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Beauty is abound in Las Vegas this weekend, from the contestants vying to become Miss USA 2013 at Planet Hollywood to the beautiful sounds of some of the top musical artists and DJs performing all over town. Here's a list of who's where and when:

Friday, June 14

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Jay Leno at The Mirage
• Jeff Dunham at Caesars Palace
• DL Hughley at The Orleans

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring B.O.B. at Palms Pool and Bungalows

NIGHTCLUBS

• World Series of Fighting Afterparty at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• Zedd with Steve Powers at Light Nightclub (Mandalay Bay)
• Mario performs at 1 OAK (The Mirage)
• Bingo Players at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Flosstradamus and Sidney Samson at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, June 15

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Pitbull & Ke$ha at Mandalay Bay
• Fall Out Boy at House of Blues
• Cheap Trick and Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo at Palms
• Celine Dion at Caesars Palace
• Seth Meyers at The Mirage
• DL Hughley at The Orleans
• Dennis Quaid & The Sharks at The Cannery

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Saturday featuring Mark Stylz at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Scooter & Lavelle at Liquid (ARIA)

• Bassjackers at Daylight Beach Club (Mandalay Bay)
• DJ Bamboozle at Bare (The Mirage)
• Bingo Players at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Morgan Page at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Fabolous at Gallery (Planet Hollywood)
• R3hab at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Bassjackers with Steve Powers at Light Nightclub (Mandalay Bay)
• Eric Prydz at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, June 16

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Miss USA 2013 at Planet Hollywood
• Celine Dion at Caesars Palace

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Eric D-Lux at Daylight Beach Club (Mandalay Bay)
• Nervo at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Lil Jon at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Bambi at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)

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Some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas tend to have one thing that's always on the menu: a great view.

Nothing pairs better with a great cuisine than a veritable feast for the eyes. The Strip is a spectacular place, and the restaurants, naturally, do their level best to fit right in. See for yourself from the unique vantage points at Comme Ca at The Cosmopolitan; Diablo's Cantina at Monte Carlo
and Mix Lounge at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay.Or get up close with patio views from PBR Rock Bar & Grill and Cabo Wabo Cantina, both at Planet Hollywood.

But fantastic restaurants with a view go beyond the Strip. The views are spectacular because the city has skillfully made itself spectacular. Las Vegas, of course, is world-renowned for its shimmering, neon-lit nights. After nightfall, terra cotta buildings and pale blue skies give way to a diamond-encrusted darkness.

See the city like you never have before from high above at the Top of the World at the Stratosphere or the Eiffel Tower restaurant at Paris Las Vegas.

For more astonishing views, dine at Wynn Las Vegas' Lakeside with its breathtaking backdrop of pine-topped mountains and sweeping views of the picturesque Lake of Dreams, or step into the beautiful life at San Marco inside The Venetian at Otta Enoteca Pizzeria.

Take a trip downtown and see a breathtaking view of the heart of downtown, the Fremont Street Experience, while you indulge at Oscar's inside the Plaza. The romantic Hugo's Cellar in the basement of the Four Queens hotel may not have a view, but it sure gives you a glimpse into the historic past of Las Vegas!

Check out all of the exciting and award-winning restaurants with a view in Vegas!

This weekend, order up some great music with a side of arts, culture and delicious food in Vegas! At The Venetian, Sammy Hagar performs while Emeril Lagasse serves up dishes at the Tiki Party. Downtown, soak in some arts and culture at First Friday and enjoy a free show with Hinder on Saturday.

With top musical groups and comedy acts in showrooms and the world's best DJs spinning inside the hottest nightclubs, there's no better place to let loose this weekend than Las Vegas! Here's a rundown:

Friday, June 7

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Ray Romano at The Mirage
• Rodney Carrington at MGM Grand
• Heather McDonald at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring Ludacris at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Nik Richie at Daylight Beach Club (Mandalay Bay)
• Sultan and Ned Shepard at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Hook N Sling at Light Nightclub (Mandalay Bay)
• Lazy Rich at Body English (Hard Rock)
• Dada Life at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Zeds Dead at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, June 8

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Mandalay Bay
• Sammy Hagar's Tiki Party at The Venetian
• Pepper at Hard Rock Pool
• Hinder at Fremont Street Experience
• Celine Dion at Caesars Palace
• Ray Romano at The Mirage

• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Rodney Carrington at MGM Grand
• Andrew Dice Clay at Hard Rock
• Bill Maher at Palms
• Heather McDonald at South Point
• Ronn Lucas at Suncoast

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Saturday featuring Taboo at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Thomas Gold at Daylight Beach Club (Mandalay Bay)
• Nectar Saturdays at Hard Rock Pool
• Dada Life at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Redfoo at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Method Man and Redman at LAX (Luxor)
• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Thomas Gold at Light Nightclub (Mandalay Bay)
• Cedric Gervais at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, June 9

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Celine Dion at Caesars Palace
• Rodney Carrington at MGM Grand
• Andrew Dice Clay at Hard Rock
• Bill Maher at Palms
• Heather McDonald at South Point
• Ronn Lucas at Suncoast

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Pepper at Rehab Las Vegas at Hard Rock Pool
• Pusha T at Daylight Beach Club (Mandalay Bay)
• Dada Life at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Diplo at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Bob Sinclar with Bambi at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)

There's plenty of excitement in downtown Las Vegas this weekend! It all starts with First Friday, the monthly art celebration featuring the work of more than 100 artists, including painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography, jewelry, textile arts and sculpture.

On Saturday, Hinder takes the Fremont Street Experience stage as part of the free Rock of Vegas summer concert series.

You can also enjoy a night of great music and food on Saturday at the 10th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival at the Cannery.

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The world's top artists and music producers are taking the stage, whether it's by the pool, in the showroom or at a Vegas nightclub! Here's who you can find and where this weekend:

Friday, May 31

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Shania Twain at Caesars Palace
• Marisela at LVH
• Wayne Brady at The Mirage

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring Mark Stylz at Palms Pool and Bungalows

NIGHTCLUBS

• Coolio at Rockhouse (The Venetian)
• Jabbawockeez at LAX (Luxor)
• Tiesto at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Dillon Francis at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, June 1

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Shania Twain at Caesars Palace
• Wayne Brady at The Mirage
• Michael Bolton at Eastside Cannery
• Scott Weiland at Palms

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Dave Aude & Gregor Salto at Hard Rock Pool
• Tiesto at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Martin Solveig at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Kaskade at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Dave Aude at Body English (Hard Rock)
• Lil Jon and Sidney Samson at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, June 2

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Kaskade at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)
• Calvin Harris at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Afrojack at Encore Beach Club

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Just back from competition on the hit ABC show "Splash," Louie Anderson is ready to take the stage again in Vegas. He's heading downtown to the historic Plaza Hotel and is ready to take the plunge each night with his audience!

"Diving is a lot like stand-up," says Anderson. "You can't go back once you're up there. There's only a shame walk. I gotta dive into the audience or dive into the pool."

You'll be laughing out loud as Louie takes you on a journey through the funny moments in his life. As one of the legendary comics working today, he shares the ups and downs of his childhood - one of 11 children makes for some great comedy! And with years of experience making people laugh, you're in for one heck of a show.

It was Johnny Carson who invited Louie to his show to make his national television debut in 1984. Ever since, he has been on most late night, daytime, and special TV shows in the past three decades. Did you know he's made guest appearances in television sitcoms as well as feature films including "Coming to America" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"? And kids may recognize him from the long-running cartoon "Life with Louie" on Saturday mornings.

And if you're looking for inspiration and self-help, check out his book, "The F Word, How to Survive Your Family." This is Louie's personal commentary and wit on how to deal with family!

You can catch Louie in the intimate casino showroom nightly (Wed - Sat) at 7pm beginning July 10th.

The top names throughout the music industry converge on Las Vegas for one incredible night when the Billboard Music Awards returns to the MGM Grand. It's all part of a weekend filled with celebrities, concerts, comics and club performances. Here's a look at who you'll find all weekend long in Vegas:

Friday, May 17

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Blues Traveler at Henderson Pavilion
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Lifehouse at Mandalay Bay

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring Taboo of Black Eyed Peas at Palms Pool and Bungalows

NIGHTCLUBS

• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Drop City Yacht Club at Lavo (The Palazzo)
• Dillon Francis at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, May 18

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Tiger Jam with Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker at Mandalay Bay
• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Shania Twain at Caesars Palace
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Robert Cray Band at The Orleans

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Saturday with Alie Layus at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Benny Benassi at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)
• Theophilus London at TAO Beach (The Venetian)
• Steve Aoki at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Above & Beyond at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Kaskade at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Jay Sean at Haze (ARIA)
• Miguel at TAO (The Venetian)
• Tiesto at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Diplo at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, May 19

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Shania Twain at Caesars Palace
• Robert Cray Band at The Orleans
• Theory of a Deadman at Fremont Street Experience

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Richard Beynon at Rehab at Hard Rock
• Kaskade at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)
• Tiesto at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Sultan & Ned Shepard at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Dada Life at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Psy performs at Lavo (The Palazzo)
• Bruno Mars performs at The Bank (Bellagio)

For some old-fashioned fun in the spirit of the Wild West, check out Helldorado Days all weekend long in downtown Las Vegas. Take part in carnivals, parades, a rodeo and more!

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The weather is perfect for exploring a side of Las Vegas you may not even know exists - the scenic beauty that surrounds the world's most exciting destination. Check out gorgeous rock canyons, majestic mountains and more!

The western edge of Las Vegas offers spectacular outdoor adventures, so start your day from the comfort of Red Rock Resort, Suncoast Hotel, or JW Marriott Resort. You'll be minutes from a beautiful hike through the gorgeous red sandstone cliffs at Red Rock Canyon. Picnic areas, cycling, hiking, climbing and horseback riding are available to enhance your experience and the visitor center contains historical and geological exhibits, a cactus garden and even a bookstore.  Enjoy the scenic 13-mile drivable loop which meanders throughout Red Rock Canyon.

Take a tour of the wondrous Hoover Dam and don't miss the photo op with the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge! Or, better yet, from the bypass parking area, climb the designated stairs to the top, and peer back down at the Hoover Dam from high atop the pedestrian walkway! It's not for the faint of heart! Be sure to stop by the Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum to see the history behind this amazing structure. Enjoy lunch and a stroll down main street of this charming small town, or spend the night at the historic Boulder Dam Hotel, Boulder Inn and Suites, Milo's Inn at Boulder, or many other charming accommodations.

If you want to take your Vegas experience to new heights, take a ride up to Mount Charleston Recreation Area and explore the Spring Mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The lower foothills are covered with pinion pine and juniper trees, and you may encounter a variety of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain elk, desert bighorn sheep, mule deer and others. There are numerous hiking trails and camping is also available.  Stop for buffalo or ostrich burgers at Mount Charleston Lodge, or enjoy lunch with a view at The Resort on Mount Charleston.

You can also go horseback riding at Bonnie Springs Ranch, enjoy train rides and even a petting zoo. There's a lot to see outdoors, so come experience Vegas in a whole new way!

Legendary artists invade Las Vegas this weekend as the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Jerry Lewis and more take the stage. The nightclub scene is also sizzling with live performances by Ne-Yo and Olly Murs, along with the world's top DJs. Here's who's where, and when, this weekend in Vegas:

Friday, May 10

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Elton John at Caesars Palace
• Ray Romano at The Mirage
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• The Osmonds at The Orleans
• Andrew Dice Clay at Hard Rock
• Jerry Lewis at South Point
• Great White at Boulder Station
• The Fabulous Thunderbirds at The Smith Center

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring Mark Stylz with Alie Layus at Palms Pool and Bungalows

NIGHTCLUBS

• Ne-Yo performs at 1 OAK (The Mirage)
• Dash Berlin at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Zeds Dead at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, May 11

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• The Rolling Stones at MGM Grand
• Gary Allan at Mandalay Bay
• Ray Romano at The Mirage
• Elton John at Caesars Palace
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage

• Foreigner at Sunset Station
• The Beach Boys at Cannery
• The Osmonds at The Orleans
• Andrew Dice Clay at Hard Rock
• Jerry Lewis at South Point
• Mary Wilson at Suncoast
• Molly Ringwald at The Smith Center

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Saturday with Lisa Pittman at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Avicii at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Olly Murs performs at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• DJ Vice at TAO (The Venetian)
• Bingo Players at Hakkasan (MGM Grand
• Porter Robinson at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, May 12

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• The Osmonds at The Orleans
• Andrew Dice Clay at Hard Rock
• Jerry Lewis at South Point
• Mary Wilson at Suncoast
• Molly Ringwald at The Smith Center

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Eric Prydz at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• R3hab at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Charli XCX performs at Lavo (Palazzo)

You can always book rooms and get show tickets, club passes and more at the all-new LasVegas.com!

On Cinco de Mayo weekend, you can find a fiesta everywhere you look in Las Vegas. Check out this list of scintillating shows and sizzling nightlife:

Friday, May 3

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Paramore at Hard Rock
• Carlos Mencia at Treasure Island
• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Aziz Ansari at The Mirage
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Ditch Friday featuring Busta Rhymes at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Fedde Le Grand at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Mario Lopez hosts at TAO (The Venetian)
• Tiesto at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Frankie J performs live at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• Nero at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, May 4

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Aziz Ansari at The Mirage
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• War at Eastside Cannery
• Paul Williams at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Skylar Grey at Bagatelle Beach (Tropicana)
• Armin van Buuren at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)
• Grand Opening at TAO Beach (The Venetian)
• Redman and Method Man at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Nectar Saturdays with The Disco Fries at Hard Rock Pool
• Tiesto and R3hab at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Steve Angello at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Diddy hosts post-fight party at Palms Pool and Bungalows
• Trinidad James performs at TAO (The Venetian)
• Chris Brown performs at 1 OAK (The Mirage)
• Kaskade at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Fat Joe at LAX (Luxor)
• House of Pain at Haze (ARIA)
• Lil Jon & Sidney Samson at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, May 5

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Paul Williams at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Avicii at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Tiesto at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)

Fuel up all weekend on authentic food - and enjoy a delicious margarita - at any of Las Vegas' many Mexican restaurants and hot spots. Señor Frog's at Treasure Island features steak tacos and a fajitas platter along with a yard of beer or signature drinks, with live bands and DJs to entertain. You can also have devilish fun at Diablo's Mexican Cantina at Monte Carlo or enjoy the scenic views, not to mention the chile rellenos, tacos al carbon or shrimp quesadillas, at Taqueria Cañonita at The Venetian. And for a spectacular view of the Strip, check out the red-rocker, Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina at Planet Hollywood for great food and one-of-a-kind tequila!

Wherever you choose to spend Cinco de Mayo in Vegas, you can always book rooms and get show tickets, club passes and more at the all-new LasVegas.com!

Fourth of July is the ultimate weekend of commemorating your freedom, so plan a trip to Las Vegas for some food, fun, fireworks and UFC Fight Week!

Get up close and personal with the stars of The Octagon from July 3-6 with meet and greets, autograph signings and more at the UFC Fan Expo at Mandalay Bay! Then cap off the excitement with UFC 162 at MGM Grand.

There's plenty of explosive entertainment options, too, including Garth Brooks at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Kellie Pickler at Silverton, and fittingly, the band America at the Cannery.

If you're feeling patriotic, enjoy a meal at America inside New York-New York or the All-American Bar and Grill at the Rio All-Suite Hotel. Or show your true colors with a relaxing treatment at The Spa at Red Rock, followed by a trip to check out the White Lions and Royal White Tigers at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, and then cap the night with a performance of the Blue Man Group at the Monte Carlo.

For more traditional Independence Day revelry, take a quick ride to Boulder City for the July 4th Damboree! You can enjoy everything from a pancake breakfast to a parade and midway booths, and of course, an evening fireworks show.

Don't forget the amazing pool parties all weekend long and spend your Fourth of July celebrating in Vegas!