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     He's starred in a Vegas commercial, and has an upcoming monthlong residency at Planet Hollywood later this summer, but this Friday night at The Mirage's 1 OAK, catch The Voice star Cee Lo Green performing live. For more live music, catch Fantasy lead vocalist Lorena Peril performing at LAX on Saturday. There are plenty of top-make music producers in town this weekend as well, including Tiesto, Sander van Doorn, Avicii, Hardwell, Lil Jon, DJ Vice and Kaskade. The complete rundown:

Friday, April 27

• Keidy at Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan)
• Cee-Lo Green at 1 OAK (Mirage)
• Sander van Doorn at TAO (Venetian)
• Avicii at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• ATB at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Chad Hugo & Daniel Biltmore at Hyde (Bellagio)
• Alie Layus at Rain (Palms)

Saturday, April 28

• Hardwell at Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan)
• Scooter & Lavelle at Liquid (ARIA)
• DJLC at 1 OAK (Mirage)
• Lil Jon at Tryst (Wynn Las Vegas)
• DJ Scooter guest DJ set at Haze (ARIA)
• Rita Ora Stereo at LAVO (Palazzo)
• Tiesto at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Ben Flajnik & Courtney Robinson at Pure (Caesars)
• Kaskade at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• DJ Vice at TAO (Venetian)
• DJ Melo D at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• Femme Fatale at Lily (Bellagio)
• Lorena Peril at LAX (Luxor)
• The Disco Fries at Rain (Palms)
• Mega Man and Josh Abrams at Artisan Hotel Boutique
• Bad Boy Bill & Joey Lawrence at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)

Sunday, April 29

• Kaskade at Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan)
• Wynter Gordon at Vanity (Hard Rock)

Downtown Las Vegas always has a rockin' weekend schedule. Free shows occur on the First and Third Street stages on Fremont Street, in addition to the overhead VivaVision shows. And the new Fremont East Entertainment district offers a variety of unique bars and clubs, including piano bars, bands, arts, arcades and more! For the latest in Vegas nightlife, go to VisitLasVegas.com.

In case you missed Cee-Lo's Escape:

Flowers, chocolates and cards are nice, but this Mother's Day, give your mom something that will last forever - memories of an amazing trip to Las Vegas!

Remember all those times she cooked and did the dishes? It's mom's turn to enjoy some great food. Fortunately, there's still time to take part in the culinary event of the year - Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit! This event features the world's greatest chefs and sommeliers, as well as 60 of Vegas' finest restaurants. Spoil her with an unforgettable Sparkling Brunch with Guy Savoy, or Italian Brunch with The Pellegrino's in Caesars Palace!

Mom deserves to be pampered, too, so set her up with a treatment from any of Las Vegas' unique, invigorating and refreshing spas.

Help her escape to Qua Baths and Spa's Arctic Ice Room at Caesars Palace, where she can relax in snowfall-like conditions in the form of mint-infused air falling from a domed ceiling at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. It's the coolest spa treatment she'll ever enjoy, and it's only in Vegas. The Palms Place Drift Spa & Hamman and the Sahra Spa & Hammam at The Cosmopolitan offer multiple treatments inspired by traditional Turkish baths.

Other refreshing and invigorating signature treatments that Mom will love can be found at The Spa at Red Rock, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian, Oleksandra Spa at Treasure Island and the Aquae Sulis Spa at the J.W. Marriott, to name a few.

Then, it's time to treat her to a real Vegas show! If Mom loves music, there are plenty of performers who will help bring back memories, like Donny & Marie at the Flamingo and Liza Minnelli for one night only at LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Castino.  For a magical experience, enjoy champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in your VIP seats at Le Rêve - The Dream at Wynn, or surround yourself in fantasy at one of six Cirque du Soleil productions.

So many ways to express your gratitude, so give Mom the Mother's Day experience of a lifetime in Vegas!

     It's officially pool season in Vegas, which means you can enjoy great concerts and DJs day and night. This weekend, check out Steve Angello at XS, Avicii at Marquee, Pitbull at Hard Rock and more:

Friday, April 20

• Dragonette at Paradise Beach (Hard Rock)
• Keidy at Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan)
• Martin Solveig at TAO (Venetian)
• John Dahlback at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Gareth Emery at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• DJ Fresh One at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• DJ 19SIXTY, DJ CAPTN20 & D4N13L at Hyde (Bellagio)
• Kelis at Rain (Palms)
• Shaynes Pamas and Menno De Jong at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)

Saturday, April 21

• Nectar Music Festival at Paradise Beach (Hard Rock)
• California Love feat. Star Killers at Palms Pool & Bungalows (Palms)
• Avicii at Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan)
• Dirt Nasty at Liquid (ARIA)
• Fitz and the Tantrums poolside stage (Hard Rock)
• Steve Angello at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Black Cards at PURE (Caesars)
• Arty & Madeon at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• DJ Vice at TAO (Venetian)
• DJ Pauly D at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• Stereo Saturdays with Rye Rye at LAVO (Palazzo)
• Jace One & Frank Rempe at Hyde (Bellagio)
• Zen Freeman at Rain (Palms)
• Questlove at Moon (Palms)

Sunday, April 22

• Pitbull at Rehab pool (Hard Rock)
• EC Twins at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Nectar Music Festival at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• Kevin Brown at Ghostbar (Palms)

Downtown Las Vegas always has a rockin' weekend schedule.  Free shows occur on the 1st and 3rd street stages on Fremont Street, in addition to the overhead VivaVision shows.  And the new Fremont East Entertainment district offers a variety of unique bars and clubs, including piano bars, bands, arts, arcades, and more!  For the latest in Vegas nightlife, go to VisitLasVegas.com.

Enjoy the view from the two-story outdoor rooftop deck at VooDoo Lounge at the Rio (51 stories above the action of the Strip), or experience one of three open-air clubs at Wynn/Encore Las Vegas;  Surrender at Encore offers plush banquettes and go-go dancers, while XS turns up the heat poolside!  Whether you're hanging out on the North or South Patio, or dancing on the outdoor dance floor, at Tryst you'll be just feet from your own private waterfall - exclusively for nightclub patrons!

Join A-list celebs at the Palms' Ghostbar and have a drink on the outdoor sky deck offering a 360-degree view of the city and a see-thru floor (not for the faint of heart)!  Palms' Moon Nightclub has color-changing glass tiles and eye-catching imagery and a retractable roof designed specifically for our clear summer nights! Step outside TAO Nightclub at The Venetian's 40-foot-long, European-style terrace for outstanding views of the Strip.

Downtown's Gold Diggers Nightclub at the Golden Nugget has an outdoor terrace perched high above the Fremont Street Experience and its million lights of Viva Vision - the most spectacular light show in the world!  And under the Eiffel Tower and the lights of Paris, check out the exclusive Butterfly hidden high above Chateau Nightclub. 

If someone tells you to meet them at the Foundation Room - don't think twice!  Join them high atop Mandalay Bay for a private club experience with an unprecedented view of the city!  With so many options, it's hard to choose just one.  Just make sure to include celebrity-owned PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace.  With an outdoor patio overlooking the center of the city, and celebrity hosted birthdays almost nightly, it's a hot spot that always draws the A crowd!

See you on the dance floor - in Vegas!

     April Fools' Day is this Sunday, but the lineup of celebrities and top musicians in Las Vegas this weekend is nothing to joke about. From birthday celebrations for Fergie and Perez Hilton to performances by Tyga, Trey Songz and Tiesto, there's no shortage of nightclub excitement. Toss in some pool parties and Sunday's 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand, and you've got a recipe for an amazing weekend in Vegas!

Friday, March 30:

• Fergie birthday celebration at 1 OAK (Mirage)
• Perez Hilton birthday bash at TAO (Venetian)
• Cazzette at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Bob Sinclar Disco Crash at Haze (ARIA)
• Manuel de la Mare at Vanity (Hard Rock)
• DJ Politik at Lavo (Palazzo)
• Skylar Grey at Rain (Palms)
• Ghostbar Day Club party with Sex Panther and Mark Stylz at Palms Pool

Saturday, March 31

• Ryan Sheckler at Wet Republic pool (MGM Grand)
• Tiesto at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Tyga at Lavo (Palazzo)
• Trey Songz at TAO (Venetian)
• Mix Master Mike at LAX (Luxor)
• Dev album release party at Pure (Caesars Palace)
• Simon Patterson at Rain (Palms)
• Paul Oakenfold at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Bazaar with Serge Devant at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)
• Sex Panther at Moon (Palms)
• J.Cole at Haze (ARIA)

Sunday, April 1

• Bob Sinclar at Wet Republic pool (MGM Grand)
• Danny Coker at Ghostbar (Palms)

For the latest in Vegas nightlife, go to VisitLasVegas.com.

     St. Patrick's Day is upon us and at the end of the rainbow lies ... Las Vegas, where Irish-themed celebrations and celebrities and nightlife collide all weekend long!

     For some Vegas-style St. Patrick's Day revelry, head to O'Sheas on the Las Vegas Strip for an all-day party led by Lucky the Leprechaun from noon till 2 a.m., with food and drink specials and live entertainment. Or say one last goodbye to Fitzgerald's as the downtown hotel has become The D Las Vegas. 

     You can also celebrate the one-year anniversary of Irish pub Rí Rá Las Vegas inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place with live music, giveaways and even a parade through the resort featuring bagpipers and Irish dancers beginning at 11 a.m.

     There's plenty more to enjoy all weekend long, so check out our recent blog for more ideas.

     When the sun sets, you'll have plenty of celebrity-hosted parties, such as Rob Kardashian's birthday bash, and amazing musical acts to choose from, including Akon and LMFAO.

     Here's the lineup of unparalleled nightlife. Erin Go Bragh!

Friday, March 16:

• Dublin' Down Festival with Flogging Molly at Thomas & Mack Center
• Rob Kardashian at 1OAK (Mirage)
• Redman at LAX (Luxor)
• Boys Noize at Haze (ARIA)
• Skeet Skeet with Alie Layus and Mark Stylz at Rain (Palms)
• AN21 at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• Felix da Housecat at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Saturday, March 17

• Baller's Ball with Shaquille O'Neal at Lavo (Palazzo)
• Carmen Elektra at Chateau (Paris Las Vegas)
• Akon at The Bank (Bellagio)
• Dennis Rodman at Tabu (MGM Grand)
• Sorry for Shamrocking with LMFAO at Pure (Caesars)
• St. Patty's Day Bash at Ghostbar Dayclub (Palms)
• Erin Go Bragh at LAX (Luxor)
• Kaskade at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Common at Haze (ARIA)
• House of Pain at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Sunday, March 18

• Danger House at Artisan

Asher Roth at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Everyone knows about the celebrity-filled nightclubs, exotic cuisine and top-notch hotels in Las Vegas, but do you know about all the activities you can do during the day?

After breakfast and before dinner, there is plenty of fun to be had! Be adventurous by taking a ride atop the 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower, zip line your way over Fremont Street on Flightlinez or take a thrilling ride on the 67 mph rollercoaster at New York-New York.

Take a break for lunch by dining outside for the best people-watching views (trust us, it's worth it!). Grab a seat on the patio at Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace, catch a breathtaking view of the Bellagio fountains from Todd English's Olives, or enjoy lunch and a margarita on the patio at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Flamingo Las Vegas.

In the afternoon, wander over to the Luxor for an inside look at BODIES...The Exhibition, which showcases the human body and organs like you've never seen before; plus learn more about the epic story of the "ship of dreams" at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Get ready to be mesmerized! America's Got Talent finalist, magician Nathan Burton, performs his grand illusions in the afternoons at Flamingo Las Vegas, while Harrah's magician Mac King provides a barrel of laughs with his unique comedy magic show.

If spending time in the great outdoors is on your must-do list, head out to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area featuring more than 30 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding and picnic areas; or take a quick drive to Mt. Charleston in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for a cool afternoon hike. You could also hit a few balls at the new indoor glow-in-the-dark KISS-themed miniature golf course or challenge your friends to a quick par-3 round at the Callaway Golf Center across from Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard.

For those who like to mix it up a bit, check out Dig This, America's first and only heavy equipment playground for some fun in the dirt. Or, grab a gun for some safe and supervised shooting practice at the new Guns and Ammo Garage. Featured machine guns include an authentic Tommy gun, Uzi, AK-47 and the new Secret Service P90 gun.

There's always plenty to do in Vegas, day or night!

Have you ever dreamed that you could travel around the world, taking photos in front of ancient architecture in Egypt or famous pieces of artwork in Europe? Do it all on the Las Vegas Strip and fill up your travel passport to capture your own piece of history.

From the iconic pyramid at Luxor to the daily explosion of The Mirage volcano, Las Vegas has it all. Spend the afternoon traveling across the world on one street - Las Vegas Boulevard. Take a ride up the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas for amazing views of the Strip; then head over to Excalibur for a little medieval fun while you enjoy dinner and a show at Tournament of Kings where knights joust for the hands of fair maidens.

The Venetian's waterways are reminiscent of Venice. Take a gondola ride with your sweetheart for a romantic European getaway. Or catch a show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, featuring superstars such as Rod Stewart, Celine Dion and Shania Twain. Grab a double-decker sightseeing bus to the New York-New York hotel for a view of the city's famed skyline and stop in for a beer and a slice of New York-style pizza in the quaint Greenwich Village neighborhood food court.

Journey into Irish country at J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub inside the JW Marriott Resort. Enjoy traditional Celtic food along with classic dark beers and whiskey inside this authentic pub. You're not just stepping into any Irish pub - this place is the real thing - they shipped the entire pub direct from the Emerald Isle!

Looking for a tropical getaway? Relax on the sun-drenched shores of Mandalay Bay, where tropical vegetation surrounds you and tidal waves crash on the white sand beaches! Enjoy a South Beach-style day in the sun at the Tropicana Las Vegas, one of Las Vegas' original expansive beaches, with poolside gaming too! A legendary hotel with a one-of-a-kind pool - the Flamingo Las Vegas features a spectacular 15-acre tropical retreat with pools interconnected by lagoons and surrounding a magnificent waterfall. Oh, and don't forget to visit the flock of Chilean flamingos and various feathered friends at the enchanting wildlife habitat!

Start traveling and stamping your way through your vacation passport, right here in Las Vegas!

     NASCAR Weekend is here, and the stars are out to celebrate. Driver Denny Hamlin makes a pit stop at 1OAK; Kreayshawn hosts at TAO; you can blow out the birthday candles with Chelsea and That '70s Show star Laura Prepon at Pure; enjoy a bash with former Desperate Housewives star Jesse Metcalfe at Gallery, and more!

     A look at who's where and when this weekend in Vegas:

Friday, March 9

• Kreayshawn at TAO (Venetian)
• Laura Prepon of Chelsea at Pure (Caesars)
• Denny Hamlin and Butter NC host Race Weekend Kickoff at 1OAK (Mirage)
• Laidback Luke at Haze (ARIA)
• Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas at Rain (Palms)
• Dash Berlin & EDX at Marquee (Cosmopolitan)
• Gza with Prodigal Sun at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens (Paris Las Vegas)
• Morgan Page at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• DJ Ruckus at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Saturday, March 10

• Jesse Metcalfe at Gallery (Planet Hollywood)
• Alie Layus at Ghostbar Day Club (Palms)
• Junior Sanchez and Choo Choo at Butterfly (Paris Las Vegas)
• Ian Carey at Rain (Palms)
• DJ Homicide at Haze (ARIA)
• Alesso at XS (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
• DJ Pauly D at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Sunday, March 11

• Richard Beynon at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel)

Vegas is unique in that any time of day, whether it is six in the morning or six at night, there is always something going on, every single day of the week. It is a never-ending adventure, full of activities, excellent cuisine and great times just waiting to be had.

The best part is that you can experience Vegas the right way with fewer crowds by planning your vacation midweek. Mid-week occupancy is 13 percent lower than weekend occupancy, so you will have more options for seats at your favorite shows, more leniency in restaurant reservations and so much more!

No matter what you plan to do in Vegas, consider experiencing it all on a Tuesday or Wednesday. There are plenty of shows and events that take place mid-week. For example, this Tuesday, April 10, you could check out IMPACT-An Explosion of Magic and Music at the Clarion Hotel and Casino, see ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace for some adult entertainment or hit up Excalibur for a little Thunder from Down Under action. Check out more events here for any day of the week.

Imagine waking up bright and early in the morning to hit up Bali Hai Golf Course with the buddies, then joining your wife for a delectable breakfast at The Venetian's Bouchon. Next, relax with some serious pampering at the Encore Spa for a massage or exotic body scrub. You could then head over to the Stratosphere for a bit of adventure with SkyJump. (You'll want to have an empty stomach for this one!)

But wait, the day has just begun! After your relaxing and adventurous morning sans crowds, sit back, grab a beer and cheer on your favorite team at Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo. Then, head over to the Flamingo for Nathan Burton Comedy Magic or stop by Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage to glimpse lions and tigers and dolphins ... oh my!

Because it is midweek, it's easier to get reservations at the top restaurants in Vegas. Finish off a fantastic day with mouth-watering cuisine from Craftsteak at MGM Grand or Wolfgang Puck's Spago at Caesars Palace, open every day. Finally, head over to some of the Strip's most luxurious lounges including Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan or ARIA's Gold Lounge for a signature cocktail and fabulous people watching.

There is always something happening in Vegas, any day, any time. Book your trip mid-week to the crowds! See you soon!