Future, Pro Bowl Games, Paranormal Cirque this week in Las Vegas
MUSIC
future
His voice is often fuzzy at the edges with auto-tune, but Future’s message is crystal clear: He’s got way, way cooler stuff than you. Including: a $2 million Jet, a Rolex watch, just as much costs like a Corvette, a pair of $9,000 shoes. The Atlanta Rapper Chronicles offered a bounty for the very first song off his latest chart-topping album I Never Liked You. Find out how much better his life is than yours on February 9th at 8pm at Thomas & Center. Tickets start at $55; unlvtickets.com.
Jason Bracelin
SPORTS
Pro Bowl Games
This year, the NFL’s Pro Bowl was transformed into a series of contests between NFC and AFC stars, including the Gridiron Gauntlet, a side-by-side relay race, and Kick Tac Toe, in which each team’s kicker, punter, and long play snapper Battle in a giant tic-tac-toe competition. Games begin at noon on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets start at $30; ticketmaster.com.
Jason Bracelin
THEATRE
Paranormal Circus
There’s a new cirque in town. Promising a “crazy but fun fusion of circus, theater and cabaret,” as well as adult language and content, the traveling Paranormal Cirque is set for the Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet, 1717 S. Decatur, under an orange-striped big top on Blvd. See it there Thursday through February 13 before moving to Craig Ranch Regional Park in north Las Vegas February 16 through February 20. Tickets start at $20; paranormalcirque.com.
Christopher Laurent
SPORTS
Celebrity Basketball
You may have seen Maxx Crosby’s hoop skills on social media. Now they are to be displayed in a more formal setting as part of the It’s Me Brands Celebrity All-Star basketball game. Team captains Floyd Mayweather and Trevon Diggs and coaches Dennis Rodman and Gary Payton will oversee the action. Watch it Saturday at 5:15 p.m. at the Cox Pavilion on UNLV. Tickets start at $35; unlvtickets.com.
Christopher Laurent
COMEDY
Nick Swardon
In comedy, you have to be pretty smart to be successful at being stupid. Yes, Nick Swardson consistently sounds like a flashy surfer dude, but his often childish, party-centric stand-up is sophisticated in his stupidity. Catch him at the Mirage Theater on Saturday at 10pm. Tickets start at $29.99; ticketmaster.com.
Jason Bracelin
FOOD
Half pizza
On February 9th, to celebrate National Pizza Day, Trattoria Reggiano in Summerlin is offering 50 percent off all pizzas. Favorites on the menu include sausage, bufala mozzarella, and San Marzano tomato pie, as well as prosciutto, Bosc pear, and gorgonzola pie. Details: trattoria-reggiano.com.
Johnathan L Wright
MUSIC
kodo
Kodo, the taiko performing arts ensemble, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with its One Earth Tour, albeit two years late after COVID thwarted its plans. The percussion collective presents “Dyu-Ha” – a piece gifted to Kodo by the late Maki Ishii to celebrate the ensemble’s debut in 1981 – for the first time in North America since 1989. See Kodo’s combination of drums, dance and vocals at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center. Tickets start at $29; thesmithcenter.com.
Christopher Laurent
EAT DRINK
drinks and plates
The Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse at the Fashion Show Mall offers draft beer for $8, wines by the glass for $10-11, cocktails and spirits for $10 (including caipirinha), and 20% off a la carte during happy hour from 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Only offers good bar seating.
Johnathan L Wright
FAMILYS
‘PAW Patrol Live!’
When Ryder and his team of pirate pups rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cave, they find a map and set off in search of pirate treasure for Mayor Goodway’s Pirate Day celebrations. If you were able to follow that, grab your kids and take them to PAW Patrol Live! See it on February 9th at 6pm with additional shows through February 11th at Orleans Arena. Tickets start at $30; ticketmaster.com.
Christopher Laurent
FOOD
$10 pizzas
February 9-11, PT’s Taverns are doing their part to mark National Pizza Day by offering classic 16-inch pepperoni pies for $10. Offer suitable for dining only. For pizza pairings, PT’s daily happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m
Johnathan L Wright
