Vegas calendar
Nov. 9
World Series of Poker
Where: Rio Hotel & Casino
Highlights: The starting field of 7,319 players has been narrowed to just nine finalists for the tournament’s main event, with a top prize of nearly $9 million.
Info: (866) 746-7671, https://www.wsop.com
Nov. 12
GI JAMS
Where: Cannery Casino (North Las Vegas)
Highlights: A guitar-playing Marine lieutenant colonel and a cowboy band from the Wyoming National Guard are among those performing at this tribute to veterans.
Info: (702) 507-5757, https://www.gijams.com
Nov. 12
Whoopi Goldberg
Where: Treasure Island
Highlights: Oscar-winning comedian brings her cutting-edge wit to the stage.
Info: (800) 944-7444, https://www.treasureisland.com
Nov. 13 and 14
Aviation Nation
Where: Nellis Air Force Base
Highlights: Aerial acrobatics and high-speed thrills are guaranteed in this free air show at the home of the Thunderbirds.
Info: (702) 652-7469, https://www.nellis.af.mil/aviationnation.
Nov. 19-21
Indian Finals Powwow
Where: South Point Arena
Highlights: Traditional Native American dancing and singing are among the cultural traditions to be shared by members of several tribes.
Info: (702) 797-8005, https://www.southpointeventscenter.com
Nov. 25
A French-flaired feast
Where: Alizé (The Palms)
Highlights: The Michelin-starred restaurant atop a hotel tower offers Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and trimmings including truffled potato mousseline and roasted chestnut and foie gras soup.
Info: (702) 951-7000, https://www.andrelv.com/alize
—Jay Jones
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
