LIGHT Nightclub reopens, George Strait performs at T-Mobile Arena and Gucci Mane celebrates his birthday at Drai's Nightclub
If this is what it’s like when the Super Bowl is not in Las Vegas, we may not be able to handle what happens a couple of years from now. L.A. may have the American football game on Sunday, but our city gets to have all the fun.
From club headliners to concert residencies, here are 21 things to do after dark this weekend.
Thursday, February 10
DANCE: Hakkasan Nightclub’s American football festivities kick off tonight with “Do It To It” artist Acraze taking his turn in the DJ booth. 10:30 p.m., $25-$40, events.taogroup.com
And DJ Vice provides the soundtrack for the industry Valentine’s celebration “Girls Don’t Cry” at Zouk Nightclub. 10:30 p.m., $20-$30, zoukgrouplv.com
Friday, February 11
THE BIG ONE: Welcome back LIGHT Nightclub. One of the most famous names in Las Vegas nightlife reopens at Mandalay Bay this weekend following a long pandemic hiatus. The grand reopening festivities will feature Wyclef Jean on Friday, followed by Sam Hunt on Saturday night. 10:30 p.m., $20-$30, thelightvegas.com
EXPERIENCE: If you need a reading, psychic medium and author Matt Fraser is at The Venetian’s Summit Showroom tonight. 8 p.m., $49, venetianlasvegas.com
GET DOWN: Shania Twain is back in Vegas. The singer’s “Let’s Go” residency resumes Friday with the first of eight February shows at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater. 8 p.m., $61+, ticketmaster.com
The Black Crowes doubled down on Las Vegas following their recent shows at House of Blues. The band is back at the venue this weekend for a pair of Friday and Saturday concerts. 8 p.m., $99.50+, houseofblues.com/lasvegas
Throw on your finest denim and polish those boots, because George Strait is back for another round of his “Strait to Vegas” show at T-Mobile Arena. He’ll be at the arena Friday and Saturday night. 8 p.m., t-mobilearena.com
Moonwalk your way to Tropicana Las Vegas for Michael Jackson tribute show MJ LIVE, which just moved into Tropicana Theater this week. 5:30 p.m., $57.50+, ticketmaster.com
Drai’s Nightclub is calling in the big guns for its Super Bowl Weekend parties. Up first, Wiz Khalifa, who brings that “Black and Yellow” energy to the club on Friday night. 10:30 p.m., $40-$60, draisgroup.com
DANCE: Kygo is coming back to Wynn’s XS Nightclub as the venue kicks off a weekend of championship-worthy headliners. 10:30 p.m., $55-$85, wynnsocial.com
Meanwhile, Tiesto takes over at Zouk Nightclub after dark. 10:30 p.m., $50-$75, zoukgrouplv.com
Saturday, February 12
GET DOWN: It’s a big night at Michelob Ultra Arena, as Tyler, The Creator brings his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour to the Strip. Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, and Teezo Touchdown will be on hand to open the show. 7 p.m., $39.50+, axs.com
We don’t have a dedicated disco club on the Strip, which is a real shame. But Brooklyn Bowl will make up for it, at least for tonight, when it hosts the “Gimme Gimme Disco” party inspired by the music of ABBA. 9 p.m., $15-$25, brooklynbowl.com
Award-winning singer Ana Gabriel plays MGM Grand Garden Arena. 8 p.m., $61+, mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
M Resort hosts a pair of iconic soul groups this weekend after dark when The Dramatics and The Delfonics arrive for an evening of classics. 8 p.m., $15, themresort.com
Meanwhile, 2 Chainz keeps the energy level up at Drai’s Nightclub. 10:30 p.m., $40-$60, draisgroup.com
If it’s been a minute since you’ve heard from Tyga, he’s back in town for an evening of drinks and dancing at ARIA’s Jewel Nightclub. 10:30 p.m., $25-$40, events.taogroup.com
DANCE: If you’re in the mood for love (and why not?), UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center is hosting the XO concert starring Jauz, Joyryde, SayMyName, Jessica Audiffred, Softest Hard, and Schade. 8 p.m., $50-$70, unlvtickets.com
And make way for Marshmello. The Vegas mainstay returns to XS Nightclub on Saturday night after dark. 10:30 p.m., $55-$85, wynnsocial.com
Sunday, February 13
GET DOWN: You don’t have to bring a present, but be prepared to serenade Gucci Mane when he hosts his “Official Birthday Celebration” at Drai’s Nightclub. Mr. Mane turns 41 on Saturday. 10:30 p.m., $40-$60, draisgroup.com
And the “Night Circus” party returns to The Cosmopolitan’s Marquee Nightclub tonight, with For Certain artist BIA serving as ringmaster. 10:30 p.m., $20-$30, tickets.taogroup.com
