LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas calendar of events for July to September 2009
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
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
Where:
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
Where: University of
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
July 18
The Laughing Samoans
Where: The Pearl at the Palms
Highlights: A night of island-style comedy is guaranteed when Ete and Tofiga bring their cast of characters, Aunty Tala included, to Sin City.
Info: www.ticketmaster.com
July 23-24
Blink-182
Where: The Joint at Hard Rock
Highlights: Punk rock fans rejoiced earlier this year when the band announced it had reunited. This is the band's first tour in five years.
Info: www.hardrockhotel.com
July 30-Aug. 2
Beyoncé
Where: Encore Theater
Highlights: With less than 1,500 seats, the theater provides an intimate setting as Knowles debuts songs from her new album.
Info: www.encorelasvegas.com
Ongoing
The Krug Room
Where: Restaurant Guy Savoy (Caesars Palace)
Highlights: Separated from the main dining area by a wood-paneled corridor, the Krug Room offers guests fine Champagne and the chef's creations in an intimate setting.
Info: www.guysavoy.com
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