MAY

8-11

Vegas Uncorkd: A Bon Appetit Epicurean Experience: Some of the best and most celebrated chefs in the world come together for four days of fine dining and intimate dinners, cooking seminars and demonstrations. Participating resorts include Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Hard Rock Hotel and Wynn Las Vegas. www.bavegasuncorked.com.

24-25

David Spade: The sharp-tongued comedian and actor riffs on life at 10 p.m., Stomp Out Loud Showroom, Planet Hollywood. $90; ticketmaster .com.

JUNE

International Ventriloquist Convention: Professional and amateur "vents" gather to celebrate their craft in a weekend of workshops on topics such as comedy writing, making your own dummy, and tips on how to improve an act. Attendees can buy joke books, scripts, figures and memorabilia. Open to anyone interested in the craft. $175 for nonmembers, or $100 for nonmember one-day passes. 702-737-1343, www.inquista.com.

JULY

17-23

Donny & Marie Osmond: Shows at 8 p.m., MGM Hollywood Theatre. $95; www.ticketmaster.com.

AUGUST

2

Rod Stewart: British rocker performs 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $52.50, $105, $157.50; www.ticketmaster.com.

18, 25

Jimmy Buffet: Performs with The Coral Reefer Band in the full Margaritaville experience, Vegas style, as part of his The Year Of Still Here tour. $210, $105, $65 (limit 6 tickets); www.ticketmaster.com.

TRUMP TOWER: TravelWorm.com's opening special at Trump International Hotel and Tower starts at $269 per room, per night; travelers receive Tuesday Night free with a three-night minimum stay. Trump International suites have floor-to-ceiling views of Las Vegas and are equipped with designer kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and spa tubs. The resort has a spa, a fitness center, a salon, fine dining, a heated pool, a bar, a sundeck, and a business center. Offer valid through Aug. 1. www.travelworm.com.

POOL PARTIES

Wet Republic: MGM Grand combines nightlife with the pool, creating a "daylife" scene. DJs, underwater speakers, lounge chairs, cabanas, hot tubs. For 21 years or older. Cover charges, bungalow and cabana rental costs vary. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic.

Tao Beach: Inside the pool area at The Venetian, Tao Beach lounge chairs face the pool and DJ booth with all-day music. Day beds, cabanas with 46-inch plasma televisions, Xbox, iPod hookups and a fully-stocked fridge. Bottle service and catering from Wolfgang Puck's Riva. www.taolasvegas.com.

Palms Pool: An over-21 pool party at Palms Casino Resort happens every Friday, noon-7 p.m., at three separate pools; or partygoers can reserve one of 27 VIP cabanas, with house DJs, snacks by the pool, www.vegas.com/nightclubs/palms.