Las Vegas calendar for May

By Jay Jones

May 2, 2010 12 AM PT

May 6-26
Girls Night: The Musical

Where: Hollywood Theatre ( MGM Grand)

Highlights: Five friends celebrate life during a wild night of karaoke.

May 8
Merle Haggard

Where: Cannery Casino & Hotel (North Las Vegas)

Highlights: He was ACM’s top new male vocalist way back in 1965 and has been revered by country music fans ever since.

May 9
Mother’s Day Brunch

Where: Dos Caminos (The Palazzo)

Highlights: The meal comes with a special treat for mom: a cooking and cocktail demonstration by the chefs.

May 15
Jazz in the Park

Where: Clark County Amphitheatre (downtown Las Vegas)

Highlights: Spyro Gyra headlines an evening of jazz under the stars, and admission’s free.

Info: (702) 455-8200

May 21-23
David Sanborn

Where: South Point Casino Hotel

Highlights: Mixing jazz and pop with his alto saxophone, Sanborn recently released his 24th album.

May 26-29
World Domino Tournament

Where: Las Vegas Hilton

Highlights: How the little black tiles with white dots are played will determine which contestants share $50,000 in prizes.

May 29
Star Wars: In Concert

Where: Orleans Arena (Orleans Hotel & Casino)

Highlights: A symphony orchestra and chorus perform John William’s memorable tunes as scenes from the Star Wars movies are screened.

May 29
Portrait of Patriotism

Where: The Art of Peter Max Gallery (Forum Shops)

Highlights: The artist unveils his newest creation: a six-foot-tall pop portrait named ‘Liberty.’

Ongoing
Nickel Beer Night

Where: Todd English P.U.B. (Crystals)

Highlights: A great reason to be in Sin City on a Tuesday night: just 5 cents buys an eight-ounce cup of Pabst Blue Ribbon.