September 2022

 

We always feel the changes that happen between August and September—the weather changes dramatically, and because of that, business and conventions come back to town.  Las Vegas gets busy in September.  School is back in session.  Headliners are storming back to the city.  Football is back!  We also have Labor Day, Mexican Independence, and the 21st anniversary of September 11th, (I’ll be flying my flag and taking time to remember the heroes, the horror, the evil, and the strength that was brought about because of all of those events.) It’s also time to change the watering schedule for the yard.

 

September (from Latin septem, "seven") was originally the seventh of ten months in the oldest known Roman calendar.   After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day.

 

The autumnal equinox—also called the September or fall equinox—is the astronomical start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and the spring season in the Southern Hemisphere.  It will be on September 22nd.  The word “equinox” comes from Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, “night.” On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in terms of length. During the equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator”—an imaginary extension into space of Earth’s equator line. The equinox occurs precisely when the Sun’s center passes through this line. When the Sun crosses the equator from north to south, this marks the autumnal equinox; when it crosses from south to north, this marks the vernal equinox.

 

There are some very fascinating national designations for September…I’ll highlight a few that I find the most interesting…

 

September 1st is National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day. The First Friday in September is National Lazy Mom’s Day.  International Bacon Day is the Saturday before Labor Day, and September 15th is National Linguine Day, National Double Cheeseburger Day, and Google.com Day.  Interestingly, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day (just a few days after Double Cheeseburger day.)  September 20th is National Punch Day and Wife Appreciation Day…is that just bad taste?  September 22nd is Hobbit Day, and the 23rd is Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day.  In spite of bad press the 26th is National Shamu the Whale Day and the 27th is National Corned Beef Hash Day.  And one of my favorites…September 30th is Blasphemy Day.

 

Élia Beach Club located at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, closes out the summer season with splashy performances during Labor Day Weekend, Friday, September 2 – Sunday, September 4.  Best known for his singles "YA NO" with Seven Kayne and "Illuminati" featuring Ski Mask the Slump God and Lil Yachty, guests will enjoy sounds of Diablo, prepared to headline on Friday, September 2. Élia Beach Club has prepared a special performance from Flosstradamus, Good Times Ahead, and Faed set to elevate the crowd on Saturday, September 3.

 

Stroll amongst villages and guilds, converse with royalty and show your true knighthood as Clark County Parks and Recreation presents the 28th Annual Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival at Sunset Park Oct. 7-9, 2022.  For more than two decades, the three-day outdoor festival has brought more than 35,000+ locals and visitors together for a weekend full of authentic medieval fun as Sunset Park is transformed into a magical wonderland. The Age of Chivalry will immerse visitors in the Renaissance era with numerous villages and different guilds, activities, historical reenactments, live performances and an array of authentic period foods and beverages – truly an event that is fun for the entire family. The festival boasts more than 100 artisans from throughout the U.S. and Canada including gold and silver smiths, stained glass designers, costume makers, wood workers, toy makers, leather workers, perfume blenders, potters, armor makers and many more.

 

SANTA FE STATION
The Marshall Tucker Band
Friday, September 9, 2022 at 8 p.m.
The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972 and they've been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small across the globe ever since. The band's mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. Lead singer Doug Gray sees no end to the road that lies ahead for The Marshall Tucker Band, whose legacy is being carried forward by the man himself and his current bandmates, drummer B.B. Borden; bassist and vocalist Ryan Ware; keyboardist, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Marcus James Henderson; guitarist and vocalist Chris Hicks; and guitarist and vocalist Rick Willis.

 

 

The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the September 2022 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Comedy Cellar performances are held nightly at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (SHOWCASE):
Joe Praino, Jeff Leach, Rob Little, Marsha Warfield, Michael Yo and Mark Cohen 
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (SHOWCASE):
Joe Praino, Jeff Leach, Rob Little, Marsha Warfield and Mark Cohen 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (SHOWCASE):
Nathan Macintosh, Monique Marvez, John Joseph, Michael Yo and Mark Cohen 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (SHOWCASE):
Nathan Macintosh, Monique Marvez, John Joseph, Michael Yo and Kathleen Dunbar
Comedy Festival)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (SHOWCASE):
Nathan Macintosh, Monique Marvez, John Joseph, Michael Yo and Mark Cohen
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (SHOWCASE):
Nathan Macintosh, Monique Marvez, John Joseph, Dennis Blair and Mark Cohen 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 THROUGH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (SHOWCASE):
Dan Naturman, Landry, Jackie Fabulous, Michael Yo and Mark Cohen
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (SHOWCASE):
Dan Naturman, Landry, Jackie Fabulous, Nikki Carr and Mark Cohen
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (SHOWCASE):
Allan Havey, Jeff Arcuri, Marsha Warfield, Michael Yo and Ty Barnett
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (SHOWCASE):
Allan Havey, Jeff Arcuri, Marsha Warfield, Mark Pitta and Ty Barnett
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (SHOWCASE):
Jason Cheny, Quinn Dahle, Kathleen Dunbar, Michael Yo and Mark Cohen

T-Mobile Arena

Friday, Sept. 2:  Swedish House Mafia 

Friday, Sept. 9:  Kendrick Lamar

Saturday, Sept. 10:  UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz

Saturday, Sept. 17:  Canelo vs. GGG III

September 23 – 24:  iHeartRadio Music Festival 

Saturday, Oct. 1:  Roger Waters 

Wednesday, Oct. 5:  NBA Pre-Season Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

Thursday, Oct. 6:  NBA Pre-Season Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Friday, Oct. 7:  My Chemical Romance 

Friday, Oct. 14:  Karol G 

Friday, Oct. 21:  Panic! At The Disco

Wednesday, Oct. 26:  Elevation Nights 

Saturday, Oct. 29:  2022 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game 

North Dakota vs. Arizona State 

November 4 – 6:  Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series Championship 

Friday, Nov. 11:  Post Malone  

November 18 & 20:  Main Event 

Baylor vs. Virginia; UCLA vs. Illinois 

Saturday, Nov. 19:  Jo Koy 

December 2 – 3:  George Strait

March 23 – 25, 2023:  NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball West Regional

Vegas Golden Knights 2022-2023 Pre-Season Schedule

All games are subject to change

Monday, Sept. 26:  VGK vs. Los Angeles Kings

Wednesday, Sept. 28:  VGK vs. Colorado Avalanche

Friday, Sept. 30:  VGK vs. San Jose Sharks

Tuesday, Oct. 4:  VGK vs. Arizona Coyotes

Vegas Golden Knights 2022-2023 Regular Season Schedule

All games are subject to change

Thursday, Oct. 13:  VGK vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Thursday, Oct. 20:  VGK vs. Winnipeg Jets

Saturday, Oct. 22:  VGK vs. Colorado Avalanche

Monday, Oct. 24:  VGK vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Friday, Oct. 28:  VGK vs. Anaheim Ducks

Sunday, Oct. 30:  VGK vs. Winnipeg Jets

Saturday, Nov. 12:  VGK vs. St. Louis Blues

Tuesday, Nov. 15:  VGK vs. San Jose Sharks

Thursday, Nov. 17:  VGK vs. Arizona Coyotes

Wednesday, Nov. 23:  VGK vs. Ottawa Senators

Friday, Nov. 25:  VGK vs. Seattle Kraken

Saturday, Nov. 26:  VGK vs. Vancouver Canucks

Wednesday, Dec. 7:  VGK vs. New York Rangers

Friday, Dec. 9:  VGK vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Sunday, Dec. 11:  VGK vs. Boston Bruins

Saturday, Dec. 17:  VGK vs. New York Islanders

Monday, Dec. 19:  VGK vs. Buffalo Sabres

Wednesday, Dec. 21:  VGK vs. Arizona Coyotes

Friday, Dec. 23:  VGK vs. St. Louis Blues

Saturday, Dec. 31:  VGK vs. Nashville Predators

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023:  VGK vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023:  VGK vs. Los Angeles Kings

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023:  VGK vs. Florida Panthers

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023:  VGK vs. Edmonton Oilers

Monday, Jan. 16, 2023:  VGK vs. Dallas Stars

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023:  VGK vs. Detroit Red Wings

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023:  VGK vs. Washington Capitals

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023:  VGK vs. Anaheim Ducks

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023:  VGK vs. San Jose Sharks

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023:  VGK vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023:  VGK vs. Calgary Flames

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023:  VGK vs. Dallas Stars

Wednesday, March 1, 2023:  VGK vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Friday, March 3, 2023:  VGK vs. New Jersey Devils

Sunday, March 5, 2023:  VGK vs. Montreal Canadians

Thursday, March 16, 2023:  VGK vs. Calgary Flames

Sunday, March 19, 2023:  VGK vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Tuesday, March 28, 2023:  VGK vs. Edmonton Oilers

Saturday, April 1, 2023:  VGK vs. Minnesota Wild

Thursday, April 6, 2023:  VGK vs. Los Angeles Kings

Tuesday, April 11, 2023:  VGK vs. Seattle Kraken

MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand  

September 15 & 17:  Alejandro Fernández 

Friday, Sept. 16:  A Las Vegas Comedy Fest 

Sunday, Sept. 18:  Christian Nodal 

Saturday, Oct. 1:  Shaquille O’Neal Foundation ‘The Event’

October 8 & 15:  Jimmy Buffett  

Saturday, Nov. 5:  Pepe Aguilar 

Friday, Nov. 11:  Ozuna 

Friday, Nov. 18:  Wisin y Yandel 

Friday, Nov. 25:  The Millennium Tour

Saturday, Dec. 3:  Andrea Bocelli 

Saturday, Dec. 10:  Las Vegas Clash

December 17 – 18:  Boost Mobile Chris Paul HBCU Challenge 

Featuring Norfolk St. University, Hampton University, Texas Southern University and North Carolina A&T State University

Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay 

Thursday, Sept.15:  Carin León 

Friday, Sept.16:  Gloria Trevi 

Saturday, Sept. 17:  Los Angeles Azules  

Sunday, Sept.18:  Banda MS and Eden Muñoz

Saturday, Oct. 8:  Mary J. Blige

Friday, Oct.21:  Scorpions

Thursday, Oct.27:  Marc Anthony

Friday, Oct. 28:FuerzaRegida

Thursday, Nov. 17:  23rd AnnualLatin GRAMMY Awards

Friday, Dec. 9:  Cody Johnson

Saturday, Dec. 17:  Five Finger Death Punch& Brantley Gilbert

Concerts on The Beach Series at Mandalay Bay 

Sunday, Sept.4:  Travis Tritt and Randy Houser 

September 10 – 11: Caifanes 

Friday, Sept.16:  Matute 

Sunday, Sept.25:  Flogging Molly & The Interrupters 

House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

Sunday, Sept. 11:  Gospel Brunch 

Saturday, Oct. 1:  Steve Vai 

Friday, Oct. 28:  W.A.S.P.  

Carlos Santana  

September 14; 16 – 18; 21; 23 – 25

November 2; 4 – 6; 9; 11 – 13  

Dolby Live at Park MGM 

Friday, Oct. 7:  Eddie Vedder

November 4 – 5:  The Who 

November 10 – 12:  Jonas Brothers

Usher: 

September 3 – 4; 7; 9 – 10

October 12; 14 – 15; 21 – 22; 26; 28 – 29  

Aerosmith: 

September 14; 17; 20; 23; 26; 29

October 2& 5

November 19; 23; 26; 29

December 2; 5; 8; 11 

The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Friday, Sept. 9:  Kehlani

Saturday, Sept. 10:  Sebastián Yatra

September 23 – 24:  Sam Hunt

December 2 – 3:  Cody Jinks

Saturday, Dec. 24:Moein and Shadmehr

Sunday, Dec. 25:Googoosh

Billy Idol

November 11 – 12; 16; 18 – 19

David Copperfield Theater 

December 8 – 10:  Rodney Carrington

David Copperfield 

Dates & Times:  Sunday – Friday | 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 

A 4 p.m. matinee performance is scheduled November 23 – 27 and December 22 – 31

The Mirage Theatre  

Shin Lim 

Dates & Time:  Monday, Thursday – Sunday | 7:30 p.m.  

Additional Show Date:  Tuesday, Dec. 27

Additional Dark Dates:  October 6 – 10; 27 – 31; December 1 – 12 

Additional Performances:  A 5 p.m. matinee performance is scheduled November 24 – 26 and December 22 – 26

Aces of Comedy Series 

Guests 16 – 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older).

Guests under 16 are not permitted.  

September 2 – 3:  George Lopez 

September 8 – 9:  Nurse Blake 

Saturday, Sept. 10:  Wayne Brady 

September 15 – 18:  Gabriel Iglesias 

September 23 – 24:  Tom Segura 

September 30 – October 1:  Ray Romano & David Spade 

October 7 – 8:  Daniel Tosh 

October 14 – 15:  IlizaShlesinger 

Saturday, Oct. 22:  Chelsea Handler 

October 28 – 29:  Tom Segura 

November 4 – 5:  Tim Allen 

November 11 – 12:  Daniel Tosh 

November 18 – 19:  Jim Jefferies  

November 25 – 26:  Bill Maher 

Thursday, Dec. 1:  Steve Treviño 

December 2 – 3:  Ron White 

Thursday, Dec. 8:  Steve Treviño 

December 9 – 10:  Ron White 

December 16 – 17:  Ray Romano & David Spade 

December 27 – 30:  Gabriel Iglesias

Luxor Theater 

America’s Got Talent (AGT) Las Vegas LIVE 

Jon Dorenbos, AGT Season 11 finalist, to guest host August 29 – September 11.

Additional Show Date:  Monday, Dec. 26 

 

Following an extensive audition process, the producers of Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, the award-winning hit production set to Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits and one of history's best-selling albums, have hand selected Travis Cormier as the coveted starring role of Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost. Cormier will take the stage at Paris Las Vegas on Sept. 27, after a long and tedious selection process filled with setbacks, hard work and ultimately triumph.  After a wide search in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas over the course of several months, the producing team headed to New York for one last round of auditions to find the perfect fit for Steinman and Meatloaf's original vision. At the very last minute, the show's casting director came across Cormier, even though he had actually just missed the New York auditions because of a misplaced passport, and were intrigued by his rock 'n' roll yet dreamy vibe. To see if the voice matched the face, the team agreed to meet him on a conference call and within the first five notes, the producing partners knew they had just found the next big star and hired him on the spot.

 

We The Beat is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the hottest Halloween music festival in Downtown Las Vegas, Freak The Beat, at Fergusons Downtown, Oct. 28 & 29. Back and bringing the funk bigger than ever, the groove-heavy, two-day lineup kicks off with a Channel Tres DJ set featuring support from Jared Jackson of Soulection on Friday, Oct. 28, and continues through the weekend with Yung Bae on Saturday, Oct. 29.  The Fergusons Downtown outdoor concert space will be transformed into a spooky Halloween party destination, with boo-zy bar setups to help you get your freak on. Concertgoers are encouraged to come dressed up to get down in their finest Halloween costumes

 

 Downtown Summerlin is pleased to announce the return of the Halloween parade "Parade of Mischief", produced by BESTAgency, this October.  The frightfully fun, family-friendly parade will fill the streets of Downtown Summerlin with mischievous mayhem every Friday and Saturday night in October starting Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Other parade nights include Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. The parade is free, open to the public and takes place along Park Centre Drive.

 

 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is thrilled to welcome world-renowned Iranian entertainers Moein and Shadmehr to The Chelsea on Saturday, Dec. 24 for an exclusive, one-night engagement.

Moein & Shadmehr
Saturday, Dec. 24

Known by Iranians worldwide as the voice of love, Nasrollah Moein has continued to produce hit after hit, releasing a staggering 26 studio albums and 32 singles. Showing no signs of stopping, Moein’s popularity has surged in recent years, leading to sold out shows in some of the world’s greatest venues including the Royal Albert Hall in London, Dubai Opera House in Dubai and now, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Singer, songwriter and composer Shadmehr Aghili is best known for his talent and versatility in music and acting. Since releasing his debut cassette album “Bahar e Man” in 1997, Shadmehr has gone on to release 11 studio albums and 44 singles including fan favorites like “Mosafer” and “Taghdir.” Shadmehr continues to touch the hearts of all his supporters worldwide, rocking the stage with the same infectious energy as when he first entered the scene, over two decades ago.

 

 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas continues to bring world-class international talent to The Chelsea stage with Iranian superstar Googoosh. Her return to The Chelsea stage on Sunday, Dec. 25 marks exactly one year since her massively successful performance in the venue.  With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Googoosh is the most successful Iranian artist of all time. Her 1966 release “Gheseye Vafa” quickly catapulted her into the limelight, making her a household name and ultimately leading her to collaborations and performances with world-renowned artists including Ray Charles, Tina Turner and Charles Aznavour.

 

Comedian and radio host Jimmy Failla is returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at 8 p.m.  Jimmy Failla is a New York City Cab Driver turned Professional Stand Up Comic who appears regularly on all the biggest Fox News Shows including Gutfeld, Tucker Carlson Tonight, America's Newsroom, Outnumbered, and The Faulkner Focus. His Nationally Syndicated Talk Show, Fox Across America, airs weekdays from 12-3pm eastern on over 110 radio stations across the country. In addition to Fox News, he has made multiple appearances on "Gotham Comedy Live" on AXS TV and "The Jim Gaffigan Show" on TV Land. Failla was voted "Outstanding Male Comedian of The Year" at the 2014 New York City Nightlife Awards and he is the author of "Follow That Car; A Cabbie's Guide to Conquering Fears, Achieving Dreams, and Finding a Public Restroom." If you like reading at a 3rd grade level you're gonna LOVE this book.

 

For the first time ever, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at MGM Grand will host The Main Event of The World Series of Comedy (WSOC) for the competition's semifinal and final rounds scheduled Saturday, Sept. 17. The WSOC is an annual stand-up comedy festival that takes place in a dozen cities around North America with more than 500 comics battling to be crowned the comedy champion.  Out of the top 101 comedians competing in The Main Event, the top six will perform during the semifinals at 6 p.m., with the top three advancing to the final round at 8 p.m.

 

The Orleans Showroom at Orleans Hotel and Casino

Jeffrey Osborne

Saturday, October 1

Growing up in a musical family, Jeffrey Osborne was inspired to begin his musical career in 1969 as the drummer of the funk band L.T.D., where his singing talents led him to become the group’s lead vocalist. After more than a decade with the band, Osborne went on to pursue a solo career, producing Top 40 hits like “Don’t You Get So Mad” and “Stay with Me Tonight.” He’s also recorded chart-topping duets, including “Love Power” with Dionne Warwick and the international hit “On the Wings of Love” with James Ingram.

The Commodores

Friday, October 28

The Commodores, an American funk band, have remained a force in the music industry for five decades since their beginning at Tuskegee Institute in 1968. After being discovered by Berry Gordy and signing to Motown Records, they became the largest selling act in the 70’s and 80’s for the record label.

 

"Tournament of Kings: 'Twas the Knight," a popular holiday tradition of the longest-running dinner show on the Las Vegas Strip, will return to Excalibur Hotel & Casino November 23 – December 25 for another holiday celebration. During this limited engagement, the Tournament of Kings Arena will transform into a winter wonderland where all guests are sure to be merry.  King Arthur and his Kingdom heartily invite guests to cheer on the knights in this festive take on a tale of valor and treachery in which they will enjoy holiday-inspired music, poems and songs. Holiday costumes, banners, flags and a castle light that illuminates a festive spirit upon the lands will immerse guests as they witness the majestic Merlin summon snowfall upon the Kingdom.

 

 Due to scheduling issues, the Jeremy Piven performance originally scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 at 8 p.m. at the Red Rock Ballroom inside Red Rock Resort. All tickets previously purchased for the Sept. 9 performance will be honored for the new date. Those wishing to receive a refund should do so at original point of purchase.
 

Comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington is returning to the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino for three evenings full of guaranteed laughs. Carrington will perform December 8 – 10.  Carrington has been playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. Being a platinum-recording artist, Carrington has recorded eight major record label comedy albums, as well as three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. His album Here Comes the Truth, released in 2017, climbed to No. 3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and resulted in a Netflix special.

 

The UNLV Performing Arts Center (PAC) kicks off its 46th season on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall with renowned flamenco composer and guitar virtuoso Antonio Rey. 2020 Latin GRAMMY® Award winner for best flamenco album, "Flamenco Sin Fronteras," Rey is regarded by flamenco aficionados as among the world's top premier flamenco guitar virtuosos. He is beloved by audiences for his natural charisma, charm and for his prodigious musicality. His dazzling speed, comprehensive yet effortless flamenco vocabulary and soulful compositions combine to make for an unforgettable musical experience.

Igoshows.com is, of course, the place to read the reviews of all of the shows that are in town so that you can be better informed as to what you should expect from a certain production. The reviews are updated as needed to give you the knowledge you need to spend your entertainment dollars better.