JANUARY

29-FEB. 1

Drew Carey: Comedian hosts the Improv All-Stars Line Up: Kathy Kinney, Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Sean Masterson, Jeff Davis, Chip Esten, Julie Larson and Laura Hall on piano. 9 p.m. nightly at Hollywood Theater, MGM Grand Garden Hotel & Resort. All seats $89. 702-891-1111.

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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime. The West Coast reggae band honors Sublime at 6:30 p.m. at House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. $20, $22. 702-632-7600, 877-632-7000.

FEBRUARY

6-7

Motley Crue: The '80s hair/metal band performs at 8 p.m., The Joint, Hard Rock hotel & Casino. $97, 702-693-5000.

6-8

Fighter Pilot Day: Air Combat USA offers air combat training experiences for civilians. Guest pilots fly real military fighters alongside licensed fighter pilots in the cockpit. All aircraft are outfitted with high-end digital multi camera systems to capture the fighter pilot experience. No pilot's license is required for the guest. A three-hour basic maneuvers tour with one mission is $1,395 per person. A day-long Top Gun challenge is $13,950 for 10 people. www.aircombat.com.

7

LeAnn Rimes: Country singer performs 8 p.m. at Buffalo Bill's Star of the Desert Arena. $43.95, $71.45. 702-386-7867.

11

Harlem Globetrotters: Basketball's legendary showmen have been entertaining fans for more than 80 years. The current team of "trotters" takes the court at 7 p.m. at the Orleans Hotel & Casino arena. $18-$103. 702-365-7111, 800-675-3267. www.orleansarena.com.

13-15

Chris Isaak: Rock/country singer performs at 8 p.m. Orleans Hotel and Casino. $34.95-$59.95. 702-365-7111, 800-675-3267.

24

Blondie: Pop/rock icons of the 1970s fronted by Deborah Harry perform at 8 p.m. Buffalo Bill's Star of the Desert Arena. $32.95-$43.95. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

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Dweezil Zappa: Dweezil Zappa plays the music of his father, Frank Zappa. 8 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Resort. $37-$65, 702-632-7600, 877-632-7000.

MARCH

7

Chicago: One of America's most successful bands performs 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena. $43.95-$71.45. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

7

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde and her band take the stage at 8.30 p.m. House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Resort. $43.50-$65.50. 702-632-7600, 877-632-7000.

13-15

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

14

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 Rd. 702-507-5700, 866-999-4899

MAY

23

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.