MARCH

10

NASCAR Winston Cup UAW Daimler/Chrysler 400: Racing fans, don't get left in the dust. Check out this premier racing event at 1 p.m. at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stats: distance: 267 Laps (400.5 miles), track length, 1.5 miles. (702) 644-4444, www.lvms.com.

Eric Clapton: Guitar virtuoso and music legend aka Slow Hand is in concert with special guest Robert Cray. 8 p.m. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets $47, $89, $157. (702) 891-7777, www.mgmgrand.com.

17

St. Patrick's Day Parade: The Mayor presides over a series of parades and general partying in the downtown area, with plenty of green beer, sponsored by the Sons of Erin for charity. Parade begins at 10 a.m., at Water Street, from East Ocean Street to East Victory Road. www.lvsoe.com.

24

2007 Monster Jam World Finals: 10,000-pound monster trucks with names like Grave Digger and Big Foot compete for Racing World Champion and Freestyle World Champion titles. MJWF features an extreme freestyle track where every obstacle is large, and promises a multitude of crashes drawing criticism from those who dislike its destructive reputation. Visit the pre-race Pit Party, meet the drivers and get close to these massive monstrosities. See how much time and science is invested in building them to perfection. 7 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Tickets: $31.50 adults, $15.75 for 12 and younger. www.unlvtickets.com, (866) 452-6849, www.monsterjamonline.com.

APRIL

12-15

Clark County Fair and Rodeo: Las Vegas celebrates its annual regional fair of livestock, local music, amusement rides and country cooking in the town of Logandale. More than 400 rodeo contestants will compete for $250,000 in prize money in arena events. Tickets: $6, four-day pass is $18. (888) 876-3247. www.ccfair.com.

15-22

Fremont Street Mardi Gras: Catch Cajun bands and New Orleans-style partying at this annual event in the covered Fremont Street arcade. (702) 678 5777.

15-30

World Series of Poker: For a $1,000 entry fee, you can compete in a million-dollar poker competition at Benny Binion's Horseshoe in downtown which lasts an entire month and draws top name gamblers from around the U.S. (702) 382-1600.

20-21

City of Lights Jazz Festival: Jazz musicians from across the country will be at Hills Park in Summerlin for the 15th Jazz and R&B festival. The festival will be in two parts with separate tickets for the April 20 Rhythm and Blues Concert, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; and the Jazz Festival, April 21 from 1-10 p.m. Tickets: $50 for Friday and $60 for Saturday. (702) 228-3780, www.yourjazz.com.

National Pro-Am City Leagues Championship: Forty teams from across the nation participate in this basketball tournament for men, women and children sponsored by the National Pro-Am City Leagues Association. Find the action at the Chuck Minker Sports & Recreation Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-2174. Also at Doolittle Parks & Recreation Center, 1950 North J St., (702) 229-6374. (516) 292-4055, www.national-proam.com.

20-22

Arabian Horse Breeders World Cup Championships: This "international horse show" unites breeders worldwide. Judges from North America, Europe and South America will help showcase the natural beauty, nobility, excitement and uniqueness of the Arabian horse breed. At the South Point Hotel & Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. Tickets: Premium seats $50, general admission area is free. www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com

ONGOING TOURS

Neon Night On The Town Las Vegas City Tour: See the most famous sights of Las Vegas on a six-hour bus tour, including the Rio's indoor show, the Bellagio's fountain show, the Las Vegas Strip, the Stratosphere & the Fremont Street Experience. 6.30 p.m. daily except Saturdays; pick-up at most hotels. $44.99; for 13 and older. (800) 566-5868 or www.alllasvegastours.com.

Vegas Nights Helicopter Tour: Take a 15-minute nighttime tour in an Eco Star 7-passenger helicopter over the Strip and downtown areas. Tour includes complimentary beverages. No hotel pick-up. Tickets $77.95 adults, $72.95 children; $5 discounts for online reservations. (888) 888-7501 or www.lostwagestours.com

Eldorado Canyon: History of the Old West comes to life on a 4-hour morning tour via SUV or custom Jeep to Eldorado Canyon, home of the famed Techatticup mine. Scenery includes fields of teddy bear cholla, rare geologic formations, and many photo opportunities near the banks of Lake Mojave, the blue jewel of this isolated desert terrain. Snacks and bottled water provided. Free hotel pickup. $99, www.vegasguide.com

Hoover Dam Discovery Bus Tour: Travel in a comfortable SUV to Hoover Dam, a historic landmark and engineering wonder. Live presentations, visit the observation deck, and venture down to the power plant to view its massive generators. Departing at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., free hotel pickup. $74.00. (888) 539-2872835, www.lasvegas.key2travel.com.

Deluxe City Tour of Las Vegas: Various city stops for sightseeing on the Las Vegas Strip, followed by buffet lunch at a downtown hotel and casino. The tour continues through Summerlin, the once barren 25,000 acres of land purchased by Howard Hughes in the early 1950's, and now a thriving community, and finally to Red Rock Canyon and a 13-mile scenic route of Southern Nevada's popular sightseeing destination. Tours are 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Sundays; $49.99. www.vegasguide.com.

Ladies Day Out Shopping Experience: Shop at outlet malls, lunch in Chinatown, have an afternoon massage with transport via private limousine. Tour is 9.45 a.m. to 5 p.m. from most Strip hotels. Book 48 hours ahead. From $159, depending on day. www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Ladies-Day-Out-Shopping-Experience

Comedy Bus Tour: Discover Las Vegas takes visitors on a tour of the Strip, learning its history and seeing the most popular attractions, including the view from the Stratosphere Tower, the Fremont Street Experience and the Atrium at the Bellagio. Tour includes hotel pick-up, comic guide, Rio's Masquerade in the Sky, Stratosphere Tower, Fremont Street Experience, The Volcano at the Mirage, Bellagio dancing fountains and atrium, Vegas facts, Comedy Club tickets and promises "lots of fun." 6-10 p.m., Mondays and Fridays; price and availability at www.attractionguide.com/las_vegas/tours.html.

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