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  • New Years

    Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010

    Is it midnight yet? Is the open bar over? And where the heck is our midnight kiss?

  • Nightlife

    Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009

    Check out these James Bond-like party safety products to keep us going strong and safe into the New Year.

  • Nightlife

    Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009

    Tiësto, Pete Tong, Eddie Halliwell and more sound off about their most precious equipment—their ears—and what clubbers should do to prevent deafness.

  • Nightlife

    Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009

    Getting dolled up for the clubs doesn’t have to mean looking like the 10-year-old who got into Mommy’s cosmetics.

  • Entertainment

    Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009

    Ladies, get your pasties on quickly for your chance to be the next burlesque champion.

  • Nightlife

    Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009

    Pure Nightclub and its resident DJ and music director Hollywood have parted ways.

  • adult

    Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009

    Sexy. Sticky. And with sprinkles in places where the sun doesn't shine. Sundays just got tasty.

  • Nightlife

    Monday, Dec. 14, 2009

    Shopping for the socialite who has everything just got easier.

  • Dance

    Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

    Mix contemporary music, classic poetry, modern dance, ladders, high school students and frozen peas.

  • Music

    Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009

    They played all their hits with perfection, but one thing about the night was amiss.

  • Nightlife

    Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

    Apparently, there is a beer pong universe. And you’re running out of time to be a part of it.

  • Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

    A love/hate relationship with Playboy models makes one Weekly writer attempt to join them.

  • Music

    Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009

    Four professionals weigh in on a game that’s got the DJing world nervous.

  • Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

    Two tasty alternatives to megaclubs kicked off last week—plus some hot photo booth action!

  • Music

    Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

    The LA-based hip-hop B-boy turned producer, DJ and, surprisingly, yogi, is bringing his unique brand of worldly music to Las Vegas.

  • Nightlife

    Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

    First Food & Bar is already a destination for dinner or post-party grubbing—but with two new parties, now you’ll never have to leave.

  • Music

    Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

    Take some great local bands, a radio station and a taco shop and you've got two upcoming shows aiming to raise money for Shade Tree and Invisible Children.

  • Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

    Could the sexy blanket with sleeves be the new trend in nightclub wear?

  • Music

    Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

    In your face with some drum n bass! It’s been “ten f—king years” (their words, not ours) since Planet of the Drums formed and now they're coming to Vegas.

  • Dining

    Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

    One tequila, two tequila, three tequila—oooh! Sammy Hagar! The Red Rocker is bringing Vegas its own outpost of his famous Cabo Wabo Cantina complete with, you guessed it, plentiful amounts of Cabo Wabo Tequila.

  • television

    Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

    Las Vegas Academy grad talks "True Blood" orgy scenes, bowling and heading home for Halloween.

  • Music

    Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

    Some people have a closet full of Christmas sweaters. Some folks get worked up over turkey and stuffing. For DJ P, it’s the spooky spectacular that rocks his world. The veteran DJ is bringing his love for Halloween to Rain tonight.

  • Nightlife

    Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

    What’s blue and purple, nearly naked and doesn’t move for five hours? Weekly writer Deanna Rilling undergoing an otherworldly transformation.

  • Music

    Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

    You might think a DJ would consider hanging up his headphones as he approaches 50, but Tong shows no signs of stopping.

  • Nightlife

    Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

    Experience Devil's Night XII through the eyes of a raving veteran and first timer.

  • Music

    Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

    The drum n bass trio of Evol Intent chats about sad elephants and red-headed stepchildren before coming to Vegas for a live set at Devil's Night this weekend.

  • Nightlife

    Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

    When it comes to Vegas nightclubs, remixed Top 40 is the norm—and tourists love it. Lately, boundaries are being pushed and there's an increasing importance in keeping locals interested. Can Z-Trip help revolutionize the sound?

  • Culture

    Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

    Hello Kitty is turning 35 on October 21, and in honor of the occasion, Last Chance Tattoo is celebrating with special deals on ink.

  • Art

    Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

    Frank Warren, also know as the “most trusted stranger in America” and creator of PostSecret, sat down with with Weekly during his stop in Vegas to share anonymous confessions—and many of them are in a new book that hit shelves last Tuesday.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

    A look at how Las Vegas Prom 2009 compares to Las Vegas Academy's prom 10 years ago.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

    Hey dance music fans! Tiësto’s in town! Like, right now! The Weekly just received confirmation that the Dutch DJ/producer is spinning live in Vegas tonight.

  • Music

    Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

    Z-Trip. Fridays. Rain Nightclub. The DJ born Zach Sciacca talks about how he hopes to push the boundaries of Vegas club music, artwork by Shepard Fairey, on-stage jam sessions, and the passing of his friend DJ AM.

  • Monday, Oct. 5, 2009

    Q: How do you pack the Beauty Bar and its patio to maximum capacity? It has something to do with a funky dance party and a whole lotta soul.

  • Nightlife

    Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

    Filmed in Vegas at the legendary Palomino Club, King of Clubs follows the Gentile family as they take over the only strip joint with a full-nude license and a full bar. But this isn't just a half-hour’s worth of lap dances.

  • Nightlife

    Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

    We hate to say that we told you so but...

  • Nightlife

    Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

    Coed, fully clothed parking-garage Frisbee, anyone?

  • Nightlife

    Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

    Don't ya just hate it when people in the club contribute to visual, auditory and/or general vibe pollution? Time to let them know what's up with this print-and-use citation!

  • Culture

    Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

    Ahoy, landlubbers! One of ye olde Weekly’s favorite holidays is fast approaching, mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19, and we’re here tell you about it if you’ve been wallowing as a bilge rat.

  • Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

    Who wants to play a fun game of “What the heck is Karen O wearing?”… for free?

  • Music

    Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

    Celebrating 20 years as a DJ, Dan reflects on his favorite career moments, what it takes for a successful 2x4 set, and the impostor DJ Dan.

  • Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

    Bringing one hell of a dance party to the Palms for four days, Vegas’ second Fabulous Fest was everything a club kid could ask for. A week later, the nightlife industry has finally recovered. Maybe. We have the pics and video if you missed it.

  • Music

    Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

    Paul Oakenfold kept his promise. Before Perfecto began, he told the Weekly he’d bring Vegas something different. On Perfecto’s one-year anniversary, we caught up with Oakie backstage to hear his reflections on his first year at Rain.

  • Dining

    Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

    5285 Dean Martin Drive was previously the home to 1) a Mexican restaurant, 2) a strip club, 3) a live music venue and 4) a short-lived afterhours spot, someone’s willing to take a chance on the property again. And this time, it’s got soul—soul music and food, that is. Should we give the property another chance?

  • Music

    Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

    No matter if you frequented nightclubs or not, it’s impossible to deny the impact Adam Goldstein had on the DJ world.

  • Music

    Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

    Just when you thought you had recovered from Labor Day Weekend, the America's Best DJ Awards comes to Vegas for the closing ceremony.

  • Culture

    Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009

    Beginning his career behind the turntables before most of the people packing Strip nightclubs were born, Carl Cox is a staple in the world of electronic music. The DJ/producer returns to Las Vegas this weekend.

  • Culture

    Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

    Time to experience “the Fabulous side of life.” We've got your complete schedule of all four days of partying at the Palms for Fabulous Fest.

  • Music

    Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

    Time for Las Vegas to get a dose of “deep, soulful, funk and dub-inspired dance/electronic music.” That’s what producer/DJ Miguel Migs says he’ll be bringing to the tables at Fabulous Fest.

  • Culture

    Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009

    With the news of DJ AM’s passing on August 28, the future of AM Fridays at the Palms nightclub was put into question.

  • Culture

    Monday, Aug. 31, 2009

    Famed turntabilist Mix Master Mike is best known as a producer and DJ for the Beastie Boys. He chatted with with us last week about catering to a Las Vegas crowd and the art of mixing.