LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas calendar of events for July to September 2009

By Jay Jones
04:42 PM PDT, July 03, 2009

Through Sept. 7

Grossology

Where: Lied Discovery Children's Museum (downtown Las Vegas)

Highlights: Barf, boogers and farts are all incorporated into the fun and educational exhibit subtitled "The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body."

Info: www.ldcm.org

July 3

Kathy Griffin

Where: Mandalay Bay Theatre

Highlights: This comedian is sure to kick off the holiday weekend with a bang as she takes a satiric look at the latest Hollywood gossip.

Info: www.mandalaybay.com

July 3-5

Brooklyn Bridge Beer Bash

Where: New York-New York

Highlights: Counter the Vegas heat with a cold one at this festival featuring 20 brewers and 50 beers, plus live entertainment.

Info: www.nynyhotelcasino.com

July 4

Damboree

Where: Boulder City, Nev.

Highlights: The town next to Hoover Dam celebrates the Fourth family-style, with events including a pancake breakfast, a parade and fireworks.

Info: www.bcnv.org/damboree

July 10-19

NBA Summer League

Where: University of Nevada-Las Vegas campus

Highlights: The Lakers and the Clippers are among the 21 teams participating in this 10-day, 55-game tournament.

Info: www.unlvtickets.com

July 18

Mayweather vs. Marquez

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Highlights: The fight card climaxes with a super match-up. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is undefeated and Juan Manuel Marquez is a five-time world champion.

Info: www.mgmgrand.com

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