Las Vegas calendar for March

Opening March 5

Barry Manilow

Where: Paris Las Vegas

Highlights: No, he’s not “At the Copa,” but at the 1,500-seat Paris Theatre, where Manilow has signed on for 78 shows a year this year and next.

Info: Parislasvegas.com, (877) 603-4386

March 6

Bon Jovi

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Highlights: The ever-popular rock band headlines (hey, they weren’t born to follow) this venerable venue on tour behind its new CD, “The Circle.”

Info: (702) 891-7777, Mgmgrand.com

March 11-17

Lily Tomlin

Where: Hollywood Theatre (MGM Grand)

Highlights: She’s come a long way, baby, since playing Edith Ann on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” At age 70, she’s definitely all grown up, as is her comedy.

Info: (702) 891-7777, Mgmgrand.com

March 13 and 14

Cocktail & Cooking Class

Where: Dos Caminos (Palazzo)

Highlights: The restaurant celebrates the second anniversary of its Vegas location with interactive classes. Maybe best of all, participants get to eat — and drink — their creations.

Info: (702) 607-7777, Palazzolasvegas.com

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Where: J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub (JW Marriott Las Vegas)

Highlights: A real Irishman — from County Donegal — oversees operations, so the day-long festivities — beginning with bagpipe players at noon — promise to be the real McCoy.

Info: (702) 869-7725, JWLasVegasResort.com

March 26-28

Spring Wine & Jazz Fest

Where: Golden Nugget (downtown Las Vegas)

Highlights: Vintners from 50 wineries in California and Washington will share 200 varieties of vino during three days of reverence for the humble grape.

Info: (866) 946-5336, Goldennugget.com

March 26 and 27

Lionel Richie

Where: The Colosseum (Caesars Palace)

Highlights: With his timeless style and immediately recognizable voice, Richie will deliver hits spanning four decades.

Info: (800) 745-3000, Caesarspalace.com

March 31

MLB Exhibition Game

Where: Cashman Field (downtown Las Vegas)

Highlights: The Dodgers take on the Cincinnati Reds in this preseason matchup.

Info: (702) 386-7200, LV51.com

Ongoing

Fountains Brunch

Where: Jasmine (Bellagio)

Highlights: This sumptuous Sunday brunch is served overlooking Bellagio’s lake and its famous fountains.

Info: (866) 259-7111, Bellagiolasvegas.com/restaurants

Ongoing

Mastro’s Ocean Club

Where: Crystals

Highlights: Enjoy music in the piano lounge or people watching from the treehouse while dining at this new venue in CityCenter’s shopping district.

Info: (702) 798-7115, Mastrosrestaurants.com