Las Vegas
Headliners
Dave Attell & Dane Cook
What: Comedy Central's hilarious Insomniac brings his alcohol-laced humor to Vegas
When: July 2
Where: House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $32.50 to $50; for tickets call (877) 632-7400
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Billy Idol at the Hard Rock
Robert Plant at the Las Vegas Hilton
Million Dollar Lady at Mandelay Bay
Blue Man Group at Luxor
Mystere at Treasure Island
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Billy Idol
What: One of the original punk rockers continues his comeback with the Devil's Playground Tour
When: July 3
Where: The Joint, the Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Rd.
How much: $47; for tickets call (800) HRD-ROCK
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Lance Burton
What: One of the biggest-selling magicians in town. He's also praised for his reasonably priced tickets
When: Nightly, dark Sundays and Mondays
Where: Lance Burton Theater, Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $60.45 to $65.95; call (877) 386-8224
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Celine Dion in "A New Day Has Come"
What: The Barbra Streisand of the New Millennium belts out all of her favorites in a high-end spectacular--featuring the largest LED screen in North America!
When: Ongoing after March 3. Dark Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where: The Coliseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: Tickets $87.50 to $225; call (888) 995-1555
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Danny Gans
What: Technically a comedian, this popular performer is also known as "The Man of Many Voices" (see "10 Ways Danny Gans Became Vegas' Hottest Act")
When: Nightly, dark Fridays and Mondays
Where: The Danny Gans Theater at the Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: Tickets $100; call (800) 963-9634
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Clint Holmes
What: Super-tanned, super-sexy super crooner
When: Ongoing engagement, dark Sundays
Where: Harrah's, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd.
How much: Tickets $59.95; call (800) 392-9002 ext. 5222.
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Elton John's The Red Piano
What: Decadent live production show, featuring video imagery, tons of props and an outrageous, enduring pop star
When: Nightly; dark Mondays and Thursdays
Where: Colosseum, Caesars Palace, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $100-$250; for tickets call (888) 4-ELTON-J
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Barry Manilow: Music and Passion
What: A new, long-running, vehicle-style show to compete with Elton John and Celine Dion
When: Wednesdays through Saturdays
Where: Hilton Theater, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Rd.
How much: $85-$145; for tickets call (888) 222-5361
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Ted Nugent
What: More hair-band '80s, though this speed-guitarist is known as much for his ego and his politics as for his music
When: July 30
Where: House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $37.50 to $55; for tickets call (877) 632-7400
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Robert Plant
What: The erstwhile voice of Led Zeppelin has been delving into North African sounds on his latest CD, Mighty Rearranger
When: July 16
Where: The Hilton Theater, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 S. Paradise Rd.
How much: $65 to $110 and up; for tickets call (702) 732-5111
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VH1 presents Whitesnake
What: Like we said, the '80s metal resurrection continues
When: July 1
Where: House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $30 to $40; for tickets call (877) 632-7400
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Sport Spectacles
Las Vegas Desert Classic Dart Tournament
What: Didn't think they had these, did you?
When: June 29-July 3
Where: The Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $22 to $55; for tickets call (702) 891-7777
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Million Dollar Lady: Christy Martin vs. Lucia Rijker
What: Two female prizefighters vie for a $1 million guaranteed purse, billed as the largest prize ever awarded in women's sports
When: July 30
Where: The Events Center at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: $50 to $250 for tickets call (877) 632-7400
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Spectacles
Blue Man Group
What: These three bizarre, blue-headed musicians have made jaws drop with their unique musical instruments since the late '80s-Tickets are difficult; they sell out early
When: Continuous run
Where: Luxor Theater at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: Tickets about $95; call (888) 777-0188
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Mystere
What: A darkly magical take from the Cirque du Soleil
When: Continuous run, dark Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where: Theater at Treasure Island, Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: Tickets $60 to $95; call (800) 894-7722
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What: Cirque du Soliel's water-based (as in the French eau) "tribute to the magic of the theater"--and the inspiration for the Cirque de Puree satire on The Simpsons
When: Continuous run, twice nightly, dark Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where: Bellagio, O Theater, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
How much: Tickets $99 to $150; call (888) 488-7111
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