FEBRUARY

13-15

Chris Isaak: 8 p.m. The Orleans Showroom. $59.95. www.orleanscasino.com.

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Billy Joel: In July, Joel became the only artist to perform and sell out three of New York's outdoor sporting venues, including Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium and Giants Stadium. He performs 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $78.75, $131.25, $183.75. www.ticketmaster.com.

22-23

Dana Carvey: 8 p.m. The Orleans Showroom. $82.50, $99, $115. www.orleanscasino.com.

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Zappa plays Zappa at 7 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Bay, $37, $55, $65. www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH

13-15

Kenny Loggins: Singer, songwriter and guitarist performs 8 p.m. at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa. $45-$65. 702-617-7777.

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Jewel: Contemporary folk singer with a crystalline voice entertains at 8 p.m., Boulder Station Hotel-Casino. $39-$69. 702-432-7777, 800-683-7777.

APRIL

17-19

Pure Aloha Concert & Festival: Music food and all things Hawaiian at the annual Hawai'i fest with night entertainment at 8 p.m., the Cannery Casino & Resort, 2121 E Craig Road. 702-507-5700, 866-999-4899

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Britney Spears: Circus 2009 is Spears' first arena tour in five years and will promote her new album of the same name. The 27-city North American trek with special guests The Pussycat Dolls kicks off in March in New Orleans. 8 p.m. MGM Grand. Ticket information www.mgmgrand.com.

MAY

8-9

Dave Matthews Band returns with its first studio album in four years and a 2009 spring tour. Dave Matthews Band fans will experience the group's first-ever live performances of songs from the new album. With special guest Jason Mraz. 8 p.m., Grand Garden Arena. All tickets $69.30, www.ticketmaster.com.

9

David Foster and Friends: A celebration event to pay tribute to the 15-time Grammy winner and features Philip Bailey from the chart-topping band Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Peter Cincotti and Charice. Foster also will perform some of the hits he has written or produced during his 40-year musical career. 8 p.m. Mandalay Bay Events Center. $55, 81.75, $134.25, www.ticketmaster.com.

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Smokey Robinson: R&B and jazz legend performs 8 p.m., Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino Star of the Desert Arena. Call venue for ticket prices. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

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Fleetwood Mac: The band embarks on its first tour in five years on May 1 in Pittsburgh. The tour, "Unleashed," will include the band's greatest hits. Band members included on this tour are: John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood. $55, $165, www.ticketmaster.com.