SEPTEMBER

5-7

Alice Cooper: Shock-rock pioneer performs as part of his PsychoDrama tour at 8 p.m. at the Orleans Hotel & Casino showroom; 21 and older; $55; www.ticketmaster.com.

19

Janet Jackson: The music diva returns to the touring circuit after a seven-year break with her Rock Witchu Tour, 8 p.m. at Mandalay Bay Events Center; $55.75, $100.75, $150.75; www.mandalaybay.com.

19-21

Boyz II Men: R&B soul singers perform at 8 p.m. at the Orleans Hotel & Casino showroom; $38, $55, $66; www.orleanscasino.com.

OCTOBER

2-4, 6-11, 13-15

Chicago: One of the most successful U.S. groups in rock history, Chicago has sold more than 122 million records, scoring 21 Top 10 singles and five consecutive No. 1 albums throughout the band's career. 8 p.m. at Hollywood Theatre, MGM Grand Hotel & Resort; $75, $100; www.ticketmaster.com.

4

Santana: Guitar virtuoso's Live Your Light: 2008 World Tour will rock Las Vegas for one night, 8 p.m. at MGM Grand Garden Arena; $45, $75, 100; www.ticketmaster.com.

17

Mary J. Blige: Songstress performs at 8 p.m. at Pearl Theatre at The Palms Hotel & Resort; $100, $125, $200; www.ticketmaster.com.

NOVEMBER

21-23

Bill Maher: 8 p.m. at the Orleans Hotel & Casino showroom; $55, $70, $88. www.orleanscasino.com.

ONGOING

Rita Rudnor: The comedian launches straight into 75 minutes of standup that is 97 percent clean humor (no profanity; the rest being some semi-racy innuendo), 8:30 p.m. nightly (dark Sundays) at Harrah's Showroom; $59, $99; 702-369-5222.

The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino will stage "The Real Deal!" audience-participation show that combines elements of a game show with comedy and celebrities, revolving around the poker game Texas hold 'em. Prizes include the chance for an audience member to win $1 million.

The 90-minute poker tournament will feature players such as Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. About 10 pros have been signed up. And every audience member can play along, because each theater seat will be equipped with a wireless, hand-held touch-screen device.

At each show, six audience members will be chosen to sit at the poker table on stage with two pros. Each audience member becomes the virtual ninth player, as every person in the theater is electronically dealt a unique hand on the hand-held device, to go along with the cards dealt onstage. Big-screen monitors help everyone keep track of the action.

At the end of each show, a $1 million jackpot will be up for grabs when selected audience members are dealt a royal flush. The shows are at 4 and 7 p.m. starting Oct. 14 in the Venetian Showroom. $75 at 4 p.m. and $85 at 7 p.m. A limited number of $125 VIP tickets are available to meet poker pro. For 21 or older. www.therealdeallv.com.