Elton John, Duran Duran, Phantogram, Nevada Day this week in Las Vegas
MUSIC
Elton-John
It’s really going to be “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” when Elton John brings his farewell tour to town. It’s not like the Rocket Man ran out of jet fuel. It’s just that after five decades of touring, it’s time for the all-time great piano man to call it a day. Perplexed? “I think that’s why they call it the blues.” Say goodbye Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets start at $48; ticketmaster.com.
Jason Bracelin
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT
Nevada Day Celebration
The Mob Museum is celebrating Nevada Day with a free, family-friendly community event at its new outdoor Event Plaza. Live music, games, giveaways and trick-or-treating are on the agenda. Participants can explore a Las Vegas fire and rescue truck and a municipal ambulance and see new FBI technologies. The festival takes place on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees with a Nevada ID will receive buy-one-get-one admission to the Mob Museum.
Christopher Laurent
MUSIC
Duran Duran squared
It’s not quite the “Simpsons” joke of the Moody Blues opening for a Moody Blues tribute act, but there will be a double dose of Duran Duran this weekend. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are bringing their Future Past Tour to town with shows Sunday and Monday at 8pm at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets start at $255; ticketmaster.com. To kick things off, Into Future Past – Celebrating Duran Duran is scheduled for Saturday at 8pm at 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Tickets start at $32; etix.com.
Christopher Laurent
MUSIC
phantogram
“Love Me Now,” commands dream-pop duo Phantogram on their latest album, Ceremony. It’s easy to follow thanks to the alluring atmosphere the band conjures up of trip-hop beats, oversized hooks and digital hiss. See Phantogram Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq. Tickets start at $28; ticketweb.com.
Jason Bracelin
THEATRE
‘Misery’
We’re not usually the ones to promote the idea of ​​hobbling a writer, but in this case we’re making an exception. Things take a dark turn when novelist Paul Sheldon talks about his “No. 1 fan” in “Misery”. See the production of the play based on the Stephen King novel at the Las Vegas Little Theater. It will be presented at 8pm on Friday, Saturday and November 4th and 5th, with additional shows at 2pm on Saturday, Sunday and November 6th at 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $30; lvlt.org.
Christopher Laurent
TV
‘potion master’
Alex Velez, beverage director at local Lost Spirits Distillery, is one of 12 mixologists starring in “Drink Masters,” a reality competition show that premieres Friday on Netflix. Mixologists pour, stir and blend through cocktail challenges to win a $100,000 prize and the title of Ultimate Drinks Master. Visit netflix.com/drinkmasters.
Johnathan L Wright
SPIRITS
Rare whiskey tasting
Beginning Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., the new RedTail by Zouk Lounge at Resorts World celebrates the Journeyman Distillery, the iconic Michigan outfit whose organic small-batch spirits are much appreciated. RedTail and retailer Liquor World are hosting the event, which includes a bottle of Journeyman Last Feather Rye Single Barrel for all guests, a masterclass tasting of four spirits led by Journeyman’s Grant Greiffendorf, a buffet dinner, welcome and after-dinner cocktails , Swag Bag and Free Game. Tickets are $99.99; liquorworldlv.com/events.
Johnathan L Wright
HANDMADE BEER
Pints ​​for Nevada Day
Friday through Monday, the Nevada Craft Brewers Association will be presenting their first Nevada Day pint promo. Pint glasses, designed by local artist Raven Snow, sell for $12.95 at 25 Nevada craft breweries. A special $5 beer is offered with every pint glass. Proceeds support NCBA programs. Las Vegas Entrants: Able Baker Brewing, Bad Beat Brewing, Banger Brewing, Big Dog’s Brewing, CraftHaus Brewing, Hop Nuts Brewing, HUDL Brewing, Lovelady Brewing, Las Vegas Brewing, Mojave Brewing, Nevada Brewing Works, North 5th Brewing and Tenaya Creek Brewing .
Johnathan L Wright
MUSIC
WASP
Will the flame-shooting saw blade codpiece return? One can only hope that WASP frontman Blackie Lawless dons his legendary heavy metal stage gear from a bygone era as the rockers return for their first US tour in over a decade to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Go Inside the Electric Circus again on Friday at 7pm at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Tickets start at $29.50; houseofblues.com/lasvegas.
Jason Bracelin
FESTIVAL
Celebration of the Dia de los Muertos
Honor the Day of the Dead with a family-friendly Dia de los Muertos celebration. Competitions for Ofrendas and Catrina costumes are planned, as well as activities for children, food trucks and vendors. The free festival takes place Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive.
Christopher Laurent
