MAY

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"VH1 Rock Honors": Alice in Chains and Queens of the Stone Age are among artists paying tribute to the legends of rock with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" being taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Hosted by Bam Margera, the celebration will honor Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top with guest appearances by Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins. The two-hour tribute premieres May 24 on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD with spoken tributes, filmed packages, and performances as well as by the legends themselves. Tickets: $175, $125 and $75 at the Mandalay Bay box office, www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets or at (877) 632-7400 or (702) 632-7580. For VIP Tickets or for tickets to the official after-party benefiting the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, call (212) 846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. All ticket proceeds from the show and post-party will benefit VH1 Save The Music. Check www.rock.vh1.com for musician profiles.

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"In the Master's Hands: Picasso's Ceramics": Treasures from the Estate of Pablo Picasso will feature more than 30 ceramic objects by the 20th century artist. Tickets: $17; $14 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; $12 for students. Audio-guides are included in the price of admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 14 at The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777, or www.bgfa.biz and www.bellagio.com.

ONGOING

POOL PARTY

Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace has reopened, claiming a "more serene" alternative to traditional Las Vegas pool parties. The club offers cabanas, an air-conditioned bar with flat-screen TVs, cool towels, Evian face spritzers and body massages, all available poolside. DJs spin beats and guest can feast on lobster sandwiches and Spanish tapas washed down by mojitos. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, $20 (free for hotel guests from Sundays-Fridays). Charges may apply for special events. Guests must be 21 and older, beach/pool attire. Reservations: For cabana and outdoor spa reservations, (702) 650-5944. www.vegas.com/nightclubs/venus/index.html.

BOYS NIGHT OUT:

Want to "mancation" with buddies in Las Vegas? Run this by your pals.

The Ultimate Boys Night Out at the Palms Resort Casino includes: