What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 20-26, 2023 edition)

Thursday, April 20

MUSIC: LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS He’s been busy lately with Wrestlemania duties and making history as the first Latino solo artist to headline Coachella. But Bad Bunny is also the leading nominee for this weekend’s Latin American Music Awards in Las Vegas, tallying 11 nods, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Trapeando. The annual celebration will be broadcast live on Univision from MGM Grand Garden Arena, featuring performances from megastars like Myke Towers, Pitbull and Chiquis, along with up-and-comers like Colombian merengue artist Ryan Castro and groundbreaking queer Latin trap artist Young Miko. 5 p.m., $68-$435, MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com. –Brock Radke

COMEDY: JOHN MULANEY Thru 4/23, 8 p.m., Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com.

ARTS: LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC SPOTLIGHT III: LATIN SEDUCTIONS 7:30 p.m., Troesh Studio Theater, thesmithcenter.com.

COMEDY: ADAM CAROLLA 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: BARRY MANILOW Thru 4/22, 7 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: MIKE PUSH With Terminal 51, 10 p.m., Commonwealth, seetickets.us.

ARTS: EMANUEL AX 7:30 p.m., Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu.

COMEDY: STONER ROB’S 420 SHOW 9 p.m., Vegas Stand Up & Rock, vegasstandupandrock.com.

MUSIC: THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 6:30 p.m., South Point Showroom, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: SINEMA With Stoned Level, 10 p.m., We All Scream, seetickets.us.

MUSIC: MICHAEL GRIMM 9 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesanddollarlv.com.

Friday, April 21

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Sam Hunt

MUSIC: SAM HUNT 8 p.m., & 4/22, Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.

MISC: OPENING: TRANSFIX Times and dates vary, Resorts World, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: THE UNDERGROUND FIFTH ANNIVERSARY 5 p.m., The Mob Museum, themobmuseum.org.

MUSIC: CROCODILES With Headwinds, 8 p.m., Artifice, seetickets.us.

PARTY: DEADMAU5 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: USHER 9 p.m., & 4/22, 4/26, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: NE-YO 11:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

COMEDY: BROOKS WHEELAN 7:30 p.m., & 4/22, Wiseguys, vegas.wiseguyscomedy.com.

SPORTS: VEGAS KNIGHT HAWKS VS. DUKE CITY GLADIATORS 7 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, axs.com.

MUSIC: WE BRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 7 p.m., & 4/22, Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

MUSIC: CUMBIA FEST 8 p.m., Veil Pavilion, silvertoncasino.com.

SPORTS: UNLV BASEBALL VS. CALIFORNIA BAPTIST Thru 4/23, times vary, Earl E. Wilson Stadium, unlvtickets.com.

SPORTS: UNLV SOFTBALL VS. SAN JOSE STATE Thru 4/23, times vary, Eller Media Stadium, unlvtickets.com.

PARTY: CLAUDE VONSTROKE With Lubelski, 530, 10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com.

MUSIC: VV 7 p.m., House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com.

PARTY: STEVE AOKI 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: GRAHAM DECHTER TRIO 7 & 8:30 p.m., & 4/22, Vic’s, vicslasvegas.com.

PARTY: MIKE ATTACK 11 a.m., Wet Republic, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: ELIZA NEALS 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesand dollarlv.com/downtown.com.

MUSIC: LOS BITCHOS You practically have to squint to spot the overlap portion of a Coachella/Levitation Venn diagram these days, but two acts apparently appeal to both festivals’ target demos in 2023: acclaimed musical chameleon Yves Tumor and rising London band Los Bitchos. Yves isn’t playing a Vegas show this month, sadly, but Los Bitchos is, and it only takes one spin through 2022 debut Let the Festivities Begin! to envision the female foursome setting off parties among vast fields of youngish pop fans in the SoCal desert and tightly packed crowds of longtime psych zealots in Austin, Texas. These predominantly instrumental tunes—which worship old-school cumbia while sprinkling in surf, Morricone and more—radiate fun, so if you feel like getting out and moving around on a Friday night Downtown, the festivities begin here. With Viaje Nahual, 8 p.m., $20-$25, the Usual Place, eventbrite.com. –Spencer Patterson

Saturday, April 22

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Sabrina Carpenter

MUSIC: SABRINA CARPENTER With Blu DeTiger, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: DIZZY WRIGHT Las Vegas hasn’t had many musical success stories as big as Dizzy Wright. So when the Vegas-bred rapper, known for his conscious flows and affinity for smoking weed, returns to his hometown for a set? We welcome him with open arms—and the directions to the nearest dispensary so he can pick up his own Dizzy OG Strain. The son of a concert promoter, Wright grew up around the music business, but even as a young rapper, he vowed to do it his way. The MC has held steady on his goals, releasing scores of independent mixtapes and LPs during as an indie artist while collaborating with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Tech N9ne and other mainstays of the hip-hop scene. The 32-year-old’s latest album, Live at Daddy Macs, layers funk over hook-filled flows to create a body of work that’s freeing, danceable and different from much of the mainstream rap on the radio right now. “You Get What You See” is a shimmering example of that experimentation, proving that Wright is in total control of his creative process at this stage of his career. 6 p.m., $4.20-$40, 4301 S. Valley View Blvd. #23, eventbrite.com. –Amber Sampson

MISC: EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 10 a.m., Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org.

PARTY: GANJA WHITE NIGHT With Wreckno, Smoakland, Notixx & more, 7:30 p.m., Area15 A-Lot & Portal, area15.com.

MUSIC: SCOTTY MCCREERY 8 p.m., Sunset Station Amphitheater, ticketmaster.com.

ARTS: NEVADA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: ROMEO & JULIET 6 p.m., Solista Park, nevada shakespearefestival.com.

PARTY: DIPLO 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: DAVID GUETTA 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: TIËSTO 11 a.m., Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MISC: POWWOW FOR THE PLANET 11 a.m., UNLV Chem Lawn, unlv.edu.

MUSIC: UNLV CHORAL ENSEMBLES: SPRING CONCERT 7:30 p.m., Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu.

MUSIC: DEMON HUNTER With Opponent, 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us.

PARTY: ILLENIUM 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR. & THE NEW STYLISTICS 7 p.m., Sam’s Town Live, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: PURE SPORT With Damaged Savage, Second Echo, 9 p.m., Vegas Stand Up & Rock, vegasstandupandrock.com.

PARTY: ZEDD 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: PRETTY BOY FLOYD With Jet Black Romance, 8 p.m., Count’s Vamp’d, vampdvegas.com.

MUSIC: THE FLAMETRICK SUBS With The Tragic Radicals, 77, The Finger Guns, 10 p.m., Double Down Saloon, doubledownsaloon.com.

FOOD & DRINK: PEACE LOVE & HOPPINESS Big Dog’s Brewing Company’s annual spring beer and music festival is ready to set you up for summer a little early with all the hop-forward beers and barbecue bites you can handle at its northwest headquarters. More than 45 selections from local and independent breweries curated by the Big Dog’s crew await, and the home team’s signature suds samples will be available—along with a special collaboration with 595 Craft & Kitchen—at the Satellite Beer Trailer. Shore things up with grilled tri-tip or pulled chicken sandwiches among other eats from local vendors, and round out the experience with live music. Plus, you can feel good about doubling up on your favorite Double IPA, because a portion of proceeds will benefit local charities. 3-8 p.m., $34-$60, 4543 N. Rancho Drive, bigdogsbrews.com. –Brock Radke

Sunday, April 23

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Mastodon

MUSIC: GOJIRA & MASTODON With Lorna Shore, 7 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: BAILTERSPACE With The Acid Sisters, Orange Eats Creeps, 8 p.m., Artifice, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: NELLY With Justin Credible, 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: RICH HOMIE QUAN Noon, Daylight Beach Club, tixr.com.

MUSIC: THIS IS A MAN’S WORLD…BUTTT 3 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com.

PARTY: DJ PAULY D 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

Monday, April 24

Body Lvnguage

MUSIC: BODY LVNGUAGE 7 p.m., the Wall, area15.com.

PARTY: DJ SOURMILK 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: BEYOND THE SONGBOOK Featuring the music of Henry Krieger, 8 p.m., the Space, thespacelv.com.

COMEDY: ERICA SPERA With Greer Barnes, Michael Yo, John Joseph, 7 & 9:30 p.m., thru 4/29, Comedy Cellar, comedycellar.com.

COMEDY: TRIXX 8 p.m., thru 4/30, LA Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy.com.

MUSIC: RYAN BAKER 7 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

MUSIC: DJ CROMM 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesanddollarlv.com.

Tuesday, April 25

Las Vegas Aviators vs. Tacoma Rainiers

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS AVIATORS VS. TACOMA RAINIERS 4/25-4/29, 7 p.m.; 4/30, noon; Las Vegas Ballpark; ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: FIXON With Badbeat, Naum, Yo Khed, 10 p.m., La Mona Rosa, dice.fm.

MUSIC: STRUCK NERVE With Acid Teeth, Gob Patrol, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.

ARTS: JUDITH KLAUSNER: (DE)COMPOSED Thru 7/3 (Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sun, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.); Windmill Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

PARTY: JUSTIN CREDIBLE 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

Wednesday, April 26

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Shanda’s Viva Vegas Showcase

MUSIC: SHANDA’S VIVA VEGAS SHOWCASE 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Lounge, thesanddollarlv.com.

PARTY: ACRAZE 10:30 p.m., EBC at Night, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: DYING FETUS & SUICIDE SILENCE With Slay Squad, Crown Magnetar, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Born of Osiris, 4 p.m., House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com.

SPORTS: USA OPEN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 a.m., 4/26-4/30, South Point Arena, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: LEMA 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: EXTREME MEASURES 7 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

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