A three‑day pop culture con at The Orleans mixed creator signings, artist alley and elaborate cosplay. The weekend closed with a kids' costume parade.

Ticketmaster lists Rod Stewart's Friday and Saturday Colosseum shows as canceled; refunds will be issued and Caesars had not immediately commented.

A Las Vegas local turned a $5 baccarat side bet into a seven‑figure jackpot at Palms Casino Resort after hitting a rare suited hand. The resort confirmed the payout and said the player celebrated with family on the casino floor.

A touring illusion show is reportedly in talks to take over the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand; an official announcement could arrive within weeks.

The 57th WSOP lands in Las Vegas with 100 bracelet events, a $550 Mini Mystery Millions opener and an ESPN prime‑time Main Event finale. High rollers and pros have extra stakes this summer.

Insomniac is stretching EDC Las Vegas into a 12‑day Dusk Till Dawn run across two weekends in May 2027, with single‑ and two‑weekend passes and a $5 layaway option. Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon local time.

Marco Antonio Solís will play Dolby Live at Park MGM on Sept. 11–12 as part of Tour Gratitud. Citi presales begin May 19 and general tickets go on sale May 22.

Travis Pastrana surprised patrons by riding a dirt bike across Boulder Station’s gaming floor as Nitro Circus teased its 2.0 tour. Video circulated and the stunt preceded a Caesars fountain jump the same day.

Celebrity venues and big off‑Strip projects are reshaping Las Vegas' country scene, but local bars like Stoney’s and Gilley’s still keep the two‑step alive. The city now serves both tourists and longtime regulars on the same dance floors.

The Plaza is bringing back free Friday fireworks June 5–Sept. 4, pairing rooftop pool parties with downtown viewing for a summer kickoff.

Lee Brice headlines the free Downtown Rocks series this Friday at Fremont Street Experience. The all‑ages lineup runs through October with rock and country acts.

No Doubt opened an 18‑night Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a Tragic Kingdom–heavy set, rare live returns and immersive visuals.

Hyde Lounge at T‑Mobile Arena announced a permanent closure last Wednesday, ending a ten‑year run as the arena’s tower‑level VIP spot. Future plans for the space remain unannounced.