Steve Martin & Martin Short
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 2 a.m.
This could be the sunniest, longest weekend of 2022 so far, considering our post-solstice position and warm forecast. Definitely take advantage of this part of the summer with some outdoor activity, but you won’t want to miss some supercharged comedy events and lively concerts taking place in Las Vegas in the next few days.
JEFF ROSS The comedian known best for his brutal lines on Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts will be targeting you, or the person next to you, during two shows at Virgin Hotel’s comfy 24 Oxford space Friday night. Don’t take it personal. June 24, virginhotelslv.com.
JON B It’s called the Cuffing Season R&B Live Tour, and if that requires translation, just thing about summertime romance. It’s time to lockdown the one you love and take them to the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay for an evening of smooth, soulful jams from singer and songwriter Jon B, the voice behind “Someone to Love,” “Pretty Girl” and “They Don’t Know.” June 24, hob.com.
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT Two of the most influential comedic talents of any generation are teaming up once again for this new “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today?” touring show that lands at Wynn’s Encore Theater for two nights. If you’ve been watching their hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” you definitely need to see them live and in person. June 24-25, wynnlasvegas.com.
WILD ‘N OUT LIVE Nick Cannon’s hip-hop-flavored, comedy-improv show on MTV is back on the road and finally lands in Las Vegas (after a few delays) this weekend at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Expect the unexpected when this troupe gets onstage. June 25, mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com.
MELISSA MANCHESTER The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter hasn’t seen the Vegas stage in a while and is ready to make up for it with two concerts Saturday night at the Smith Center’s intimate space Myron’s. June 25, thesmithcenter.com.
FERRARI POLO CLASSIC Two days of parties, fashion, flashy cars and other fun will culminate in a rarely-seen-in-Vegas professional arena polo match on Saturday at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center’s Priefert Pavilion. June 25, poloamerica.com.
JUSTIN YOUNG Up-and-coming sax phenom Justin Young takes the stage at downtown’s Notoriety Live Sunday along with local singer D Train for a rollicking performance spanning multiple musical genres. June 26, notorietylive.com.
