Mel Brooks takes the stage at Encore Theater.
Friday, April 27, 2018 | midnight
The Vegas Golden Knights are back at T-Mobile Arena for a Saturday night Stanley Cup Playoff game and ticket prices have never been higher. Fortunately the Vegas Valley offers plenty other entertainment options this weekend with music, comedy and more.
CARLY PEARCE This Kentucky-born, rising country music star has been touring with Brett Young, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and Rascal Flatts and has been hailed as one of the most expressive songwriters of her generation. Catch Carly Pearce in the intimate environment of the Foundry music hall at SLS on Friday night. April 27, info at slslasvegas.com.
THE BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET While the Tony Award-winning “The Color Purple” revival finishes its run (through Sunday) in Reynolds Hall, take a peek at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz to catch two shows from this versatile group lead by jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s sons Chris and Dan. Funk, blues and world music drips into this foursome’s approachable and upbeat sound. April 27-28, info at thesmithcenter.com.
MEL BROOKS "The comedy writer is like the conscience of the king," the 91-year-old icon said in a recent interview. "He's got to tell him the truth. And that's my job: To make terrible things entertaining." Brooks returns to the stage at Encore Theater for two one-man shows this weekend that combine storytelling, stand-up and clips from his beloved films. April 27-28, info at wynnlasvegas.com.
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND The acclaimed actor you know so well from “24,” “A Few Good Men,” “Stand By Me” and many more films and TV shows shows off a different talent at Red Rock Resort’s Rocks Lounge. He released his debut album “Down in a Hole” on his own Ironworks label almost two years ago and will bring his country-Americana sounds to the Summerlin stage Saturday night. April 28, info at stationcasinoslive.com.
LAS VEGAS ROCK & ROLL ORCHESTRA Some truly unique concerts have been rolling through the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and this one is definitely something different: Under the direction of Lon Bronson, a handful of local vocalists will take turns leading a 30-piece orchestra and full rock band to perform favorite hits by The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bruno Mars, Led Zeppelin and more. Downtown is gonna get loud Saturday night. April 28, info at dlvec.com.
