Las Vegas calendar for April and May 2010

Through May 9

Nature’s Busiest Season

Where: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Highlights: Giant ants up to 24 feet long. No, they’re not from a sci-fi flick; they’re part of a free floral festival celebrating spring.

Info: (888) 987-6667, https://www.bellagiolasvegas.com.

April 8-10

UNLVino

Where: Various locations on and near the Strip

Highlights: “Take a sip for scholarship” is the catchphrase of this popular fundraiser, with more than 700 wines available for tasting.

Info: (702) 876-4500, https://www.unlvino.com

April 9

Alicia Keys

Where: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Highlights: Winner of 12 Grammy awards, the mellow Keys will be joined onstage by Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona.

Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mandalaybay.com

April 10

Holyfield versus Botha

Where: Thomas & Mack Center (UNLV)

Highlights: Evander Holyfield and Francois Botha duke it out for the WBF heavyweight belt.

Info: (702) 739-3267, https://www.unlvtickets.com

April 15-18

Stiletto Spy School

Where: Trump Las Vegas

Highlights: The fairer sex becomes the fiercer sex as ladies plunk down nearly $4,000 each to learn hand-to-hand combat and how to handle an Uzi. “Bond, Jamie Bond.”

Info: (888) 779-1905, https://www.stilettospyschool.com/lasvegas

April 18

Academy of Country Music Awards

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Highlights: It’s country’s night to shine as the genre’s biggest stars gather for the ACM awards presentation, hosted by Reba McEntire.

Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mgmgrand.com

April 23

Keith Urban

Where: The Joint (Hard Rock Hotel)

Highlights: Urban may have more ACM kudos — he’s nominated in two categories — by the time he reaches the Hard Rock. “ American Idol’s” Kris Allen opens.

Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.ticketmaster.com

April 24

City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival

Where: The Amphitheater at Clark County (downtown Las Vegas)

Highlights: Will Downing, Euge Groove and Karen Briggs’ Soulchestra are among the headliners at this outdoor event under the stars.

Info: (800) 969-8342, https://www.ticketswest.com

April 30

Joel McHale

Where: Mandalay Bay Theatre

Highlights: The actor and TV host will deliver the irreverent humor for which he’s well-known from E!’s “The Soup.”

Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mandalaybay.com

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