Las Vegas travel calendar
Jan. 5-9
Boys II Men
Where: Flamingo Showroom
Highlights: On the Boys’ 20th anniversary, Nathan, Shawn and Wayna give fans the music that’s made them the bestselling R&B band ever.
Info: (888) 902-9929, flamingolasvegas.com
Opening Jan. 8
P.J. Clarke’s
Where: Forum Shops, Caesars Palace
Highlights: The legendary New York eatery — a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s — opens its first West Coast location.
Info: https://www.pjclarkes.com
Jan. 8 and 9
A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
Where: Suncoast Hotel, Summerlin
Highlights: Author and actor Jake Ehrenreich takes a sometimes sad, sometimes funny and always poignant look at his quest for the American dream.
Info: (877) 636-7111, suncoastcasino.com
Jan. 14
Miss America Parade
Where: Arc de Triomphe, Paris Las Vegas
Highlights: A long-ago tradition returns to celebrate the pageant’s 90th anniversary. Robin Leach hosts the noon festivities.
Info: https://www.missamerica.org
Jan. 14
Smokey Robinson
Where: Eastside Cannery, off-Strip
Highlights: Smokey and the Miracles had their first hit single 50 years ago, and the R&B legend is still making sweet sounds.
Info: (866) 999-4899, https://www.eastsidecannery.com
Jan. 15
Miss America Pageant finals
Where: Theatre for the Performing Arts, Planet Hollywood
Highlights: The winner will be crowned at this celebration, which began in 1921.
Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.ticketmaster.com
Jan. 22
Tango Buenos Aires: The Fire and Passion of Tango
Where: Ham Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Highlights: The choreographed history of this Latin dance is performed by Tango Buenos Aires.
Info: (866) 388-3267, https://www.unlvtickets.com
Jan. 29
MMA Xplosion
Where: The Joint at Hard Rock
Highlights: Mixed Martial Arts teams from the U.S., Brazil, Mexico and Kazakhstan compete.
Info: (800) 473-7625, https://www.hardrockhotel.com
Through Feb. 5
Cher
Where: The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Highlights: There’ll be no turning back time once Cher ends a three-year residency to make way for Celine Dion’s return.
Info: (800) 745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Ongoing
Bar+Bistro
Where: Arts Factory, downtown Las Vegas
Highlights: In the growing Arts District, this restaurant offers seasonal gourmet cuisine amid artistic — and funky — surroundings.
Info: (702) 202-6060, https://www.barbistroaf.com
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