JULY

28

Rush's Snakes & Arrows World Tour: Rock trio Rush performs at 8 p.m., Grand Garden Arena. Tickets: $50, $70 and $125. (702) 891-7777.

AUGUST

24-26

Michael Jackson's United Nation International Fan Club hosts its second annual event in honor of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. It will feature impersonators of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, tribute artists, Jackson karaoke, dance party, MJ Pop Idol Show Contest, an award ceremony and the debut of "The King of Oz." Events begin at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Four Queens Hotel & Casino, and the Palace Station Hotel & Casino. Tickets available online only for each day: Aug. 24, $30; Aug. 25, $65 (includes buffet dinner); Aug. 26, $30. www.mjsunifc.com/mjevent2 or e-mail mjsunifc@yahoo.com, (702) 226-1868.

SEPTEMBER

3

BB King & Al Green: BB King & Al Green take the stage together, 8 p.m., The Joint. (702) 474-4000.

25-29

"Music and Passion": Croon King Barry Manilow performs 8 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton hotel. $95-$225. (800) 222-5361, www.lvhilton.com.

OCTOBER

20, 27

Jimmy Buffett: Attention Vegas-bound Parrotheads. Jimmy Buffett appears at 8 p.m. at the MGM Grand Arena for a two-night party. No word yet if Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant at the Flamingo will host Parrothead parties in the week between the two MGM Grand Arena dates. Tickets: $69, $106, $211. www.ticketmaster.com.

IN THE NEWS

Travel + Leisure Magazine released its 2007 "World's Best Lists" this month determined by readers surveys.

Good news is that three Las Vegas resorts made it on to the "Top 100 Hotels in Continental U.S. and Canada": The Bellagio at No. 35 with an overall score of 86.31. Four Seasons at No. 46, with an overall score of 85.86. And making its first appearance on the T+L list, the Wynn at No. 72, with a score of 84.97. (Tu Tu' Ton Lodge, Gold Beach, Ore., won top honors with an overall score of 92.5.)

On the downside, only three Vegas megaresorts and luxury properties made it onto the Top 100.