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  • Friday, July 24, 2009

    Big Tony Esposito has been cranking out the jokes since his days as the big kid on the playground. He'll bring his Southern and Italian-inspired humor to Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station this weekend.

  • Monday, July 20, 2009

    Breathing some fresh air into the local improv scene, Matt Donnelly's Celebrity Tarot Lounge will blend comedy with celebrity secrets via tarot card readings leading to hilarious improvised scenes.

  • television

    Sunday, July 19, 2009

    Can I buy a vowel? Vanna White and crew are in Vegas taping for Wheel of Fortune, and we got the glamorous co-host to spill on wardrobe malfunctions, doing Playboy and her favorite guest of all time.

  • Sunday, July 19, 2009

    On Saturday, a specially modified Boeing 727 taking off from McCarran International Airport left Vegas and gravity behind.

  • As We See It

    Thursday, July 16, 2009

    What's a "volutneer"?

  • Sunday, July 12, 2009

    With UFC 100 behind her and her husband, Jennifer Mir has a message for Brock Lesnar.

  • Sunday, July 12, 2009

    From Blur to Sara Brightman, UFC 100's walk in music spanned an interesting melodic range.

  • Friday, July 10, 2009

    Somehow, we've resisted the urge to copy edit the Doggfather's less than stellar grammar. Primm, Dre and the Laker Mobile, straight from the Dogg's mouth.

  • Friday, July 10, 2009

    Predictions from Randy Couture and Lyoto Machida and tech savvy jock straps mark the first day of UFC's fan expo.

  • Friday, July 10, 2009

    On the eve of the historic UFC 100, Tuff-N-Uff presents Tuff Girls, an all-female MMA card at the Orleans Arena. This ladies night won't involve cosmos or manicures.

  • UFC

    Thursday, July 9, 2009

    Black eyes. Bruises. Bloody noses. That’s just another day at the office for the UFC’s interim heavyweight belt holder Frank Mir. Still sporting a shiner, Mir is hitting the gym a few weeks before the fight of his lifetime.

  • Monday, July 6, 2009

    Several of poker's biggest names won't get the chance to play in this year's WSOP Main Event because the event has reached capacity.

  • Monday, July 6, 2009

    It may have been America's birthday, but at the MGM Grand Saturday night belonged to a Canadian with a killer voice.

  • Thursday, July 2, 2009

    If you're missing My Name is Earl, come see Officer Hoyne, better known as comedian Billy Gardell, perform live this weekend at Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station.

  • Comedy

    Thursday, July 2, 2009

    Second City alums and other local actors and comedians have breathed some life into the local improv scene with their new Whose Line-esque venture at The Shear Madness Theater, Free Beer! The Improv Show.

  • Sunday, June 21, 2009

    The Ultimate Fighter's season nine finale included two fights that literally soaked the Octagon mat.

  • Friday, June 19, 2009

    This weekend will crown two new Ultimate Fighter champs at The Pearl at The Palms. The Weekly checks in with the sole American contender, DaMarques Johnson.

  • Saturday, June 13, 2009

    So far I am three for three. I’ve been volunteering and working at the CineVegas Film Festival for the past three years and each year I have had a celebrity sighting psych out.

  • Thursday, June 11, 2009

    Tony Fredianelli got his start in the local Las Vegas music scene and is now returning for a poolside show at the Hard Rock with his band, Third Eye Blind.

  • Poker

    Thursday, June 11, 2009

    Throughout the 2009 world Series of Poker, players and fans will get the chance to learn from the pros, including Mike “Mad Genius” Caro and legend Doyle Brunson.

  • Friday, June 5, 2009

    The Irish Comedy Tour is stopping over at Bonkerz Comedy Club this weekend. Prepare for some drinking, laughs and most importantly: laughs about drinking!

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2009

    The CineVegas film festival, June 10-15, brings out the celebrity hound in all of us with Hollywood stars and top-notch actors descending upon Las Vegas for a week of parties, premieres and award presentations. This year, the festival will honor two actors, two directors and two video game design pioneers.

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2009

    Their first hits may have been written way before you were born, but The Allman Brothers still have what it takes to put on a great rock show, 40 years later.

  • Sunday, May 24, 2009

    A flash knockout, questionable reffing decisions and a new champ: UFC 98 was anything but boring.

  • Saturday, May 23, 2009

    When the UFC rolls into town you can expect bloodshed, sports betting and a whole lot of parting. Here's where to watch...

  • Thursday, May 21, 2009

    Local UFC Fighter Dave Kaplan hopes to beat down fellow reality show alum George Roop this Saturday. Either way, their joint afterparty is a sure bet.

  • Monday, May 18, 2009

    Plan the perfect three-day weekend, no sunburn required.

  • Sunday, May 17, 2009

    Local ten-piece band Rhyme N Rhythm celebrates the release of their new CD, Hello Groove tonight at Wasted Space. Get a sneak peak at their new tracks.

  • Thursday, May 14, 2009

    Staind is performing at Sunset Station- get the lowdown on their new album before you go to the show.

  • Music

    Wednesday, May 13, 2009

    Leopold and His Fiction, the San Francisco three-pieced who thrilled crowds at Neon Reverb, is back for two Las Vegas shows.

  • Monday, May 11, 2009

    Hallmark holidays are just plain silly but gratuitous food holidays always make sense.

  • Friday, May 8, 2009

    If you were just going to go with an e-card for Mother's Day- you might want to re-think that. Here are some better options to put a smile on mom's face.

  • Friday, May 1, 2009

    Make your Cinco de Mayo a memorable (and flu-free) night right here in Vegas.

  • Thursday, April 30, 2009

    Few people can claim they created a music genre, but Michael Winslow, the “Man of 10,000 sound effects” is credited with developing beatboxing.

  • Thursday, April 23, 2009

    Drop your burrito and get your butt to tonight's spicy local showcase.

  • Thursday, April 16, 2009

    If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food on a budget, try the Loaded Tater Tots during happy hour at Town Square's Bar Louie.

  • Monday, April 13, 2009

    Pink, gold, fur-lined and pampered, the Viva Las Vegas car show put vintage fins, rims and grills in the spotlight this weekend.

  • Music

    Thursday, April 9, 2009

    Spring is officially here: The temperature is rising, pollen is all over our cars, and local CD releases are popping up like wildflowers.

  • Wednesday, April 1, 2009

    A pair of tickets is up for grabs to see the pop-punk foursome at the Pearl this weekend.

  • Monday, March 30, 2009

    It seems strangely appropriate that upon entering the gates at Desert Breeze Skate Park for Extreme Thing ’09, my flip-flop clad foot was promptly run over by a skateboard.

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2009

    Ever wonder how they came up with the crazy idea for a film like Napoleon Dynamite? Or where big screen masterminds like George Lucas got their start? In short films, which will be screening at UNLV this Thursday.

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2009

    Enter for your chance to win a pairs of tickets to see Lil' Wayne at the Pearl, courtesy of Las Vegas Weekly and Citi Private Pass.

  • Saturday, March 21, 2009

    It seemed like a 1970s version of Don Rickles, who was full of piss and vinegar and tried-and-true material.

  • Monday, March 16, 2009

    It's time to put an O' in front of your last name and drink obnoxious amounts of booze the color of mouthwash. Here's where to get rowdy:

  • Sunday, March 15, 2009

    As usual, One Pin Short answers the bell best

  • Saturday, March 14, 2009

    Color costumes at the Aruba Hotel

  • Friday, March 13, 2009

    Halloween Town frontman Ryan Pardey has reorganized his “group of revolving musicians” as he is preparing to release Halloween Town’s next album.

  • Friday, March 13, 2009

    Leather jackets, pearl snap shirts, cowboy hats and sweater dresses - the Bunkhouse's de facto dress code was optional during the Lazystars show last night, music appreciation was not.

  • Friday, Feb. 27, 2009

    In the wake of Jillian’s closure, new music venues seem to be coming out of the woodwork. The 305 Club opened and restaurants like Casa di Amore have been hosting live shows. While we appreciate local musicians’ willingness to cram onto a tiny stage while waiters ferry pasta dishes past and restaurants’ willingness to allow said bands onto their stages, it’s high time Vegas had a dedicated all-ages venue that is all about the music. Tracy Rader hopes his new venue, The Farm, will be the answer to the underage crowd’s prayers.

  • Friday, Feb. 27, 2009

    Time's ticking down to the deadline for CineVegas 2009 submissions. Read more about how to have your film considered here.