Entertainment in Las Vegas
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Luxor Imax Theatre
Luxor's theater projects onto a seven-story, wall-mounted - rather than curved overhead - screen, but the images are 10 times more detailed than conventional cinemas, not to mention the 15,000-watt digital surround-sound system.
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Rouge
Inside this wall-hugging lounge, which looks like a glowing blossom turned inside out, a massive wall of liquor bottles with flashing backlit images and the red leather and slick chrome seating enhance the mod design vibe.
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Frankie's Tiki Room
At the only round-the-clock tiki bar in the US, the drinks are rated in strength by skulls and the top tiki sculptors and painters in the world have their work on display. After a couple of mai tais in the dim light you might be transported to the South Seas.
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United Artists Showcase 8
It’s the only place to see first-run films on the Strip, which means it’s always packed. Although it’s hardly Vegas’ most modern cinema, stadium seating and digital sound bring it up to date.
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Drop
Linger at this drop-dead gorgeous casino bar long enough to at least appreciate the snowflake-style chandeliers, ambient chill-out tunes and white leather chairs. DJs spin on Thursday night for a thirtysomething crowd.
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The Improv
The Vegas franchise of this NYC-based chain has that signature Big Apple brick backdrop. The spotlight is on many of the touring stand-up headliners of the moment, often polished by recent late-night TV appearances.
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World's Greatest Magic Show
Two big advantages here: you're not stuck with one performer for the whole 90-minute show, and it's family friendly. Expect a fast-paced merry-go-round of up to a dozen different magicians at this low-roller casino.
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Lax
Strut your stuff inside this vaguely gothic nightclub. VIP tables border the dance floor that’s like an airport runway between two giant bars. Nights hosted by Hollywood A-listers and socialites are pulse-pounding.
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Tao Beach
Traveling DJs play for loungers tanning themselves on day beds and in high-tech cabanas outfitted with amenities like Xboxes and iPods. Pro athletes are among the moneyed crowd bypassing the velvet rope here.
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American Storm
At Polly Esther’s, VH1’s award-winning American Storm male revue takes it off almost nightly. Female fans can usually snap a photo with the boys after these mainstream shows.
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Bar at Times Square
Baby boomers will dig the sing-along vibe at this dueling piano bar. Show up early or risk waiting outside in Greenwich Village, where latecomers strain to catch a glimpse of the drunken festivities inside.
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Carnaval Court
Flair bartenders juggle fire for raucous crowds for whom spring break never ended. Live pop and rock cover bands tear up the stage at night, but all eyes are on the hot bods at the bar. Party on, dudes.
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O'Sheas
Luckily for the thirsty among us, O'Sheas has a 24-hour happy hour and 'bottle service' that gets you a bottle of Jack Daniel's or Smirnoff vodka and a mixer for $45.
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West Wind Las Vegas 5 Drive-in
One of Nevada’s last remaining drive-ins, this old-fashioned place screens up to five double features daily. Bring your buddies, grab some popcorn and put your feet up on the dashboard – ah, heaven.
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Big Dog’s
Ask for the award-winning Holy Cow! IPA, mixed with Red Hydrant Ale in the ‘38 Special.’ The Black Lab Stout mascot appears on logo pint glasses. Other locations around the city.
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Pirahna
The lesbigay universe of the Fruit Loop orbits this two-story club, designed with aquariums, waterfalls and fireplaces. For sexy tête-à-têtes, slip inside 8½ Ultra Lounge.
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Gilley’s
Yee-haw! Bring on the line-dancing cowboys and bikini-clad mechanical-bull-riding cowgirls at this country-and-western theme bar, dance hall (live bands or DJs) and Southern barbecue joint.
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Bare
A smaller VIP pool club with ‘European-style’ (ie topless) sunbathing, mod chaise lounges and palm trees waving overhead. Fruit smoothies and tapas plates enhance the flirtatious atmosphere.
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Tangerine
TI turns up the heat with its orange-flavored ultra lounge featuring a showy open-air Stripside patio. DJs spin pop, house and hip-hop, while burlesque dancers shimmy on the bartop hourly.
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Suede
Decked out in purple-velvet banquettes and crystal chandeliers, this restaurant and lounge is a mellow spot where amateur drag shows, gay karaoke and live music often take to the stage.
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Rehab
A-list celebs, rock stars and costumed partiers are among the hoards lounging poolside. It’s nearly impossible to get in without being famous or lining up just after sunrise.
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Buffalo
Levi’s- and leather-clad boyz hang out at this cruisy biker bar with pool tables, beer busts and plenty of tough-looking, but laid-back fellows letting the good times roll.
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Mandalay Bay Events Center
Here 12,000 spectators watch boxing, ultimate fighting and even sumo wrestling. If you’re lucky, catch fighters weighing in on the afternoon of the fight inside M-Bay’s casino.
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Venus Pool Club
Topless sunbathing is the cherry on top of this chill poolside lounge, where frozen towels, Evian misters and spa attendants to apply your suntan lotion define indulgence.
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Ditch Fridays
The idea of skipping school (or more likely, work) has never been so seductive. VIP bungalows for MTV stars and frozen cocktails enhance the anything-goes fun-in-the-sun.
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