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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!

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

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!

1. Top DJs and musical performers are bringing the party to the Las Vegas pool scene, so pull out your swimwear and head to Vegas for a weekend of fun! It's also a rare chance to see Prince in Las Vegas, and your final opportunity to see Tim & Faith's residency, so come enjoy nightlife and entertainment that only Vegas can deliver! Here's who you'll find this weekend:

Friday, April 26

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Prince at Hard Rock
• Whitney Cummings at Treasure Island
• Tim McGraw & Faith Hill at The Venetian
• Ron White at The Mirage
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Josh Wolf at South Point
• Westcare We Care Benefit: Ca$h & ZAZA, Ekoh, with special guests at House of Blues

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

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

NIGHTCLUBS

• Miguel hosts at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• Deadmau5 at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Deniz Koyu at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• DJ Homicide at Haze (ARIA)

Saturday, April 27

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Zac Brown Band at The Cosmopolitan
• Prince at Hard Rock
• Ron White at The Mirage
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Tim McGraw & Faith Hill at The Venetian
• Alkaline Trio at Fremont Country Club
• Josh Wolf at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Avicii at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)
• Nectar Saturdays at Hard Rock Pool
• Calvin Harris at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• will.i.am at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Big Boi performs live at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• Sander van Doorn at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Calvin Harris at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Taboo at Moon (Palms)
• Sean Paul at Haze (ARIA)
• Nero at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, April 28

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Trace Adkins at The Smith Center
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Easton Corbin at The Cosmopolitan
• Josh Wolf at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Aokify at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Eric Prydz at Encore Beach Club
• Justice at Rehab Pool at Hard Rock

NIGHTCLUBS

• Laidback Luke at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Vice Sundays with Mr. Mauricio at Lavo (Palazzo)

If you love jazz, Vegas is the place to catch the smooth signature sounds of some of the top jazz performers of our generation at the 21st Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival, Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater. 

Hungry for more Las Vegas weekend fun? Fuel up all weekend at Las Vegas Foodie Fest at the Silverton, where you can sample savory dishes from 40 gourmet food trucks and 15 food booths, as well as enjoy a beer garden, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more.

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

More than 80,000 square feet covering five levels - welcome to Las Vegas' newest restaurant and nightclub experience, Hakkasan at MGM Grand. Just another reason to check out the unparalleled shows, events and nightlife you'll find in Vegas every weekend! A look at who's where, and when:

Friday, April 19

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Kenny Chesney at Hard Rock
• Dropkick Murphys at Mandalay Bay
• The Postal Service at The Cosmopolitan
• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Daniel Tosh at The Mirage
• Jeff Bridges at Santa Fe Station
• Tony Orlando at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Floatopia at Palms Pool
• Steve Angello at Encore Beach Club

NIGHTCLUBS

• Lil Jon at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Hardwell at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Benny Benassi at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Common at The Bank (Bellagio)

Saturday, April 20

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Bon Jovi at MGM Grand
• Kenny Chesney at Hard Rock
• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Tim Allen at The Venetian
• Daniel Tosh at The Mirage
• Band of Horses at The Cosmopolitan
• Jeff Bridges at Red Rock Resort
• Grand Funk Railroad at The Orleans
• Tony Orlando at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Robbie Rivera at Hard Rock Pool
• Hardwell at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Steve Angello at Encore Beach Club
• Mile-High Takeover at Bare Pool (Mirage)

NIGHTCLUBS

• Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano at Marquee (The Cosmopolitan)
• Bingo Players at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)
• Bow Wow performs live at LAX (Luxor)
• Sean Paul at Haze (ARIA)
• Bassnectar at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Sunday, April 21

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Boyz II Men at The Mirage
• Grand Funk Railroad at The Orleans
• Tony Orlando at South Point

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Deadmau5 at Wet Republic (MGM Grand)
• Avicii at Encore Beach Club
• Season opening party with Sublime at Rehab Pool at Hard Rock
• Dash Berlin at Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)

NIGHTCLUBS

• Tommy Trash at Hakkasan (MGM Grand)

Enjoy some authentic Hawaiian culture all weekend long at the Pure Aloha Festival at the Rio All-Suite Hotel.

Sample amazing food - and a Hawaiian staple, shaved ice - along with nonstop entertainment, with hula dancing and live music throughout the weekend. Aloha!

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

 

One of music’s top pop stars invades Vegas Friday when Rihanna performs at Mandalay Bay! It’s part of another jam-packed weekend of entertainment and nightlife. Here’s a rundown of the artists, celebrity appearances and top DJs playing in town:

Friday, April 12

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Rihanna at Mandalay Bay
• Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace
• Jay Leno at The Mirage
• Vampire Weekend at The Cosmopolitan
• Garbage at Palms

NIGHTCLUBS

• Eric Prydz at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)

Saturday, April 13

CONCERTS & EVENTS

• Power of Love: Quincy Jones & Sir Michael Caine 80th Birthday Celebration at MGM Grand
• Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace
• Jay Leno at The Mirage
• Queensryche at Santa Fe Station
• Tracy Lawrence at Silverton
• Everclear at The Cannery
• Foals at Mandalay Bay
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs at The Cosmopolitan

POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Season Opening Party at Bagatelle Beach (Tropicana)
• DJ Pauly D at Liquid (ARIA)

NIGHTCLUBS

• ASAP Rocky at TAO (Venetian)
• Vanilla Ice at LAX (Luxor)
• DJ Pauly D at Haze (ARIA)
• Bassnectar at Surrender (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Skinny Lister at Backstage Bar & Billiards

Sunday, April 14

CONCERTS & EVENTS 

• Bronx Wanderers at South Point

 POOLS/DAYCLUBS

• Avicii at Encore Beach Club
• Disco Fries at Palms
• Tommy Trash and Nervo at Wet Republic(MGM Grand)
• Sander Van Doorn at Marquee Dayclub(The Cosmopolitan)

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

Vegas is known for its lavish pools and eventful pool season, but with so many luxurious and popular pools to choose from, where do you start? Perhaps you should take the advice of your peers. We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter fans to give us their favorite Vegas pool, and soon, we were drowning in suggestions.

After wading through the responses, two popular responses were the GO Pool at the Flamingo, and the pool at the Golden Nugget, home of The Tank, where those daring can literally swim with the sharks.

A look at some of your favorite Vegas water wonderlands ...

From Facebook:

Dora in Vancover, B.C.: Mandalay Bay

Barbara in Cumming, Georgia: One word - Bellagio

Katie in New London, Iowa: Golden Nugget

Johnny in Boca Raton, Florida: Hard Rock

Doris in New Castle, Pennsylvania: Flamingo is awesome!

Maryanne in Winnipeg, Manitoba: Loved the pool at the Wynn.

Joe in West Seattle, Washington: It's not even close, The Mirage.

Juanita in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.: Palms

Tammy in Milford, Illinois: Orleans

From Twitter:

Kayleigh in Essex, United Kingdom: wave pool at Monte Carlo is one of my faves :-)

Brittany Couch: Aria, the Cosmo, Mandalay Bay and of course Rehab

Team Hi Power in Winslow, Arizona: Golden Nugget and
Mirage!

 

Let's face it -- your dad has socks. And probably a tie. This Father's Day, get him something he really needs. A trip to Las Vegas! And hey, just to make sure he has a good time and all that, maybe you should join him, to make up for all those times he helped chaperon you.

Start with a relaxing round on the links. Las Vegas has more than 55 championship golf courses crafted by some of the game's greats, such as Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd, Tom Weiskopf and Arnold Palmer.

Then, help Dad update his wardrobe with some stylish threads. You'll find everything you need to get Dad decked out in Las Vegas' amazing shopping centers.

Once he's dressed to kill, it's time to fuel up. First, dinner -- most Dads love to eat, and Las Vegas has some of the most award-winning restaurants anywhere on the globe. Treat him to a memorable steak dinner at Charlie Palmer Steak at the Four Seasons, or Cut by Wolfgang Puck at The Palazzo. If he's a seafood lover, American Fish by Michael Mina at ARIA Resort has dishes ranging from Copper River salmon to Great Lakes walleye, or treat him to fresh steamers, shrimp, lobster, crab, clam chowder and calamari at the Oyster Bar at Harrah's.

Finally, treat Dad to any of Las Vegas' unbeatable shows and you've got the perfect Father's Day gift -- a Las Vegas excursion that he'll think about fondly all year long.