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March 28, 2024

Best Bets: Gwen Stefani, Lifehouse, Conkarah and more for your Las Vegas weekend

Gwen Stefani

Todd Stefani

This weekend is your last chance to catch Gwen Stefani at Planet Hollywood until December.

Whether you’re into pop rock, smooth soul or righteous reggae, various musical flavors are well represented this weekend all over the Vegas Valley. There’s even a magical experience awaiting Sunday afternoon in Summerlin.

LIFEHOUSE The M Resort’s summer concert series moves poolside Friday night with 17-year-old rock outfit Lifehouse, known for hit single “Hanging by a Moment” and for selling more than 15 million records worldwide. You don’t have to hit the Strip to find a great outdoor concert this weekend. July 20, info at themresort.com.

GWEN STEFANI: JUST A GIRL New Zappos Theater resident Gwen Stefani plays the last summer shows of her Planet Hollywood production “Just a Girl” on Friday and Saturday night. If you missed her this month, you’ll have to catch her in December. July 20-21, info at caesars.com.

THROWBACK SIZZLING JAM The 9,500-seat Orleans Arena hosts a vast array of events all year long but when it comes to music, this is one of Las Vegas’ most prominent homes for R&B and soul. The latest installment of the Throwback Sizzling Jam this weekend reinforces that fact with performances by Joe, Blackstreet, 112, Sisqo, Troop, Michel’le, DJ Quik and Vegas’ very own 702, the reunited girl group behind hits like “Where My Girls At” and “Steelo.” July 21, info at orleansarena.com.

CONKARAH Crimson, the special-events-only nightclub space at the Red Rock Resort, comes alive Saturday night with reggae star Conkarah, the Jamaican-born singer known for his viral hit covers of favorite pop tracks like Adele’s “Hello” and Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect.” July 21, info at stationcasinoslive.com.

JASON BIRD: FABLE Most recently seen in Las Vegas at the ensemble production of “Masters of Illusion” at Bally’s, magician Jason Bird has created a new 80-minute solo show that incorporates emotional storytelling and a bit of comedy into his unique brand of magic. Bird performs in the Grand Ballroom at Rampart Casino Sunday at 3 p.m. July 22, info at theresortatsummerlin.com.