DECEMBER

5-7

Brooks & Dunn: Country stars Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have sold more than 20 million albums. The duo perform at 9 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Las Vegas Hilton. $110, $132, $145. 702-492-3960

6

Oasis: British band performs with guests Ryan Adams and the Cardinals at 8 p.m., Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort. $88, $99, $153 www.ticketmaster.com.

11-12

Bill Engvall: Comedian performs at 9 p.m. Mystere Theatre, Treasure Island, $57. 702-492-3960.

12-13

Jay Leno: Emmy Award-winning funny man escapes from behind his desk at "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to perform a 90-minute stand-up routine. 10 p.m., Danny Gans Theatre, $103, www.ticketmaster.com.

31

New Year's Eve: The Strip fills with revelers. Fireworks explode over the hotels. For a list of headliners, club parties and featured hotels, www.vegas.com/newyears.

JANUARY

1-2

Stone Temple Pilots: Band performs 8 p.m. Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Resort & Casino, $70, $80, $125. www.ticketmaster.com.

15-28

Tom Jones: 8 p.m. Hollywood Theatre MGM Grand. $92.40. www.ticketmaster.com

17

Lisa Lampanelli: Queen of Mean stand-up comedienne performs at 8 p.m. at the Pearl at the Palms Resort & Casino. $49.75. www.ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

Donny & Marie Osmond: "Donny & Marie," a high-energy 90-minute stage production. 7.30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, additional 4 p.m. show Saturdays, Flamingo Las Vegas. $97-$278. 702-733-3333.

Cher: The diva returns to Caesars Palace. The first series of 2009 shows include 35 performances February through May.

The 90-minute concert-style spectacle is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. $95, $140, $175, $250. 866-510-2437, www.ticketmaster.com, www.caesarspalace.com.