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This weekend, Vegas has plenty of sweet and surprising goodies for your Easter basket. What's more, you won't have to hunt for them either - you can find them all here!

Friday, April 6:

• Dirty Dutch w/ Chuckie at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Mark Stylz at Rain (Palms)
• Z-Trip at Lavo (Palazzo)
• Politik at TAO (Venetian)
• LA Riots at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Larry Tee at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• "In The House Fridays" with DJ Stellar at Haze (Aria)
• Holly Madison at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)
  
  

Saturday, April 7:

• Mark Salling at Liquid (Aria)
• Pierce Fulton at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Wally Lopez at Rain (Palms)
• Eric D-Lux at TAO (Venetian)
• Markus Schulz at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Inna Live at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)
  
  

Sunday, April 8: There's no better way to end a weekend of partying in Vegas than a nice brunch, and this Easter Sunday, our restaurants are pulling out the stops with elegant meals and unbeatable specials.

• Top of the World at Stratosphere is offering a four-course brunch with a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne for $49 per person.
• Enjoy an amazing spread of springtime classics at Simon at Palms Place during an exclusive Easter brunch buffet selected by celebrity chef Kerry Simon. The spiral ham, leg of lamb and bread pudding are musts.
• If you're a little slower than others to get in gear on Sunday morning, Planet Hollywood's Strip House is featuring Easter specials later in the day, including warm goat cheese salad, roast saddle of lamb and sour cream bundt cake.
• As a finale, be sure to check out L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand for the debut of their one-of-a-kind chocolate display celebrating the spring season. More than 110 pounds of milk, dark and white chocolate, 2,000 tablespoons of sugar and 50 containers of colored cocoa butter were used to create the showcase of chocolate bunnies, hens and eggs; sugar picnic baskets, bows, flowers, shells and fish; plus, a variety of fondant bird cages filled with sweet surprises.

Sometimes we blog about things because they are relevant to Las Vegas' nonstop energy, unique activities, electric atmopshere, or because they somehow specifically relate to the city we know and love as the world's most exciting and vibrant destination.

But sometimes, we're just hungry. And in the mood for pizza.

What better place to find New York-style pizza than at New York-New York, where Il Fornaio offers some seriously tasty wood-fired flavors, and the wood-burning brick oven at LAVO inside the Palazzo always produces authentic pizza.

Pizzeria Francesco's inside Treasure Island serves hand-tossed New York-style pizzas and there are dozens of pies to choose from at Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen inside the Silverton.

Wolfgang Puck's signature Smoked Salmon Pizza with Dill Cream is just one of the delicacies on the menu at Spago inside Caesars Palace, and for those of you who are up for the challenge, try to find the hidden pizza stand inside the new Cosmopolitan hotel. It's so hidden even we're not sure where it is, but trust us, it's in there.

No matter how you slice it, there's always good pizza to be found in Las Vegas! For more pizza options -- and details about all the other foods you can enjoy in the many gourmet restaurants in town, check out our dining section at LasVegas.com!

Comedian Joan Rivers talks about why she loves Las Vegas and has enjoyed coming back over the years. Rivers is a frequent Las Vegas performer and will be returning in July for another hilarious engagement at the Venetian!

Las Vegas.com: Many people perceive Las Vegas as a place where they can do just about anything they feel and let themselves go. You're known for speaking your mind without fear. Do you see a little Las Vegas attitude in you?

Joan Rivers: "I do see myself as someone who tells it like it is, and to me that's a lot of what this city is about. You can lose you inhibitions here, have a good time, and feel more confident in this city. It's so much fun here."

LV: How has the city changed over the years and what direction do you see it heading?

JR: "I've been performing here for more than 25 years and it's fun to see the changes here and see the city grow. They are constantly bringing in new shows and the best talent in the world. Whatever you want to see, it's here. I think that it's just going to keep getting bigger and bigger and better ?? everything you want is already here and the city will continue to have that. The shopping is glorious! And the food is amazing. Every hotel in the old days had a steakhouse, an Italian restaurant and a coffee house. Now, you can take your pick from everything you can imagine and I think the city will keep getting more and more."

LV: What's your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas when you aren't performing?

JR: "I love to go to one of my favorite places in the world, Lavo, and sit outside on the terrace. I love the view and you can still see the Strip ?? that's how I relax when I come here."

LV: What separates Las Vegas audiences from other cities?

JR: "Here, you're playing to all of America, and really, all of the world. And all of the world watches the same thing now. Seinfeld reruns and Larry King are on in England. Everyone has seen the same stuff, they read the same stories. Las Vegas audiences are terrific, because it's not like you are playing to a little community. It's a big mixture of people and that makes it easy for a performer."

LV: What other impressions of Las Vegas do you have?

JR: "Anyone that comes here should have a good time. People who feel intimidated by the gorgeous girls or any of the things that you see in Las Vegas should just be themselves and have fun. Any normal person can't help but have a great time here. ?¦ One other great thing I love about this town is the Venetian, and I'm not just saying that because I am performing there. Anytime I can take a gondola ride without showing a passport, I love it."