NOVEMBER

21

Usher: 8 p.m. at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort; $86, $101, $176. www.palmspearl.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

21-23

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

29

Jonas Brothers: Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas won six Teen Choice Awards and were nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards this year. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena; $45, $65, $89. www.ticketmaster.com.

29

Smashing Pumpkins: 8 p.m. Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort; $78, $88, $113. www.ticketmaster.com.

DECEMBER

6

Oasis: With guests Ryan Adams and the Cardinals 8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort; $88, $99, $153. www.ticketmaster.com.

29

"Dancing With the Stars": "The Dancing With the Stars" tour features a new ensemble of the most popular competitors from the hit ABC show, including celebrities Lance Bass, Toni Braxton and Maurice Greene from Season 7, as well as Marlee Matlin from Season 6. Joining the celebrities on tour will be dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Fabien Sanchez. 7:30 p.m. Orleans Arena; $52.50, $68, $98, $128; reserved floor tables, $225. www.dancingwiththestarsontour.com.

JANUARY

2

Neil Diamond: Singer-songwriter. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena; $52.50, $105, $183.75. www.mgmgrand.com.

2-3

Mike Epps: Comedian entertains at 8 p.m., The Orleans Showroom; www.orleanscasino.com.

23-25

Kenny G: 8 p.m. The Orleans Showroom; $82, $99, $110. www.ticketmaster.com.

FEBRUARY

11

The Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. Orleans Arena; $18, $30, $51, $71, $103. 702-284-7777.

13-15

Chris Isaak: 8 p.m. The Orleans Showroom; $59.95. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. www.orleanscasino.com.

14

Billy Joel: Since his return to the stage in 2006, more than 1 million people have seen Joel delivering more than two hours of hits at each performance. In July 2008, he became the only artist to perform and sell out three of New York's outdoor sporting venues: Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium and Giants Stadium. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena; $78, $131, $183. www.ticketmaster.com.

22-23

Dana Carvey: 8 p.m., The Orleans Showroom; tickets from $74.95 (on sale beginning Nov. 24). www.orleanscasino.com.

ONGOING

Jay Leno: 10 p.m., Danny Gans Theater, Mirage; $90. 702-792-7777, 800-963-9634, www.mirage.com.