There’s a lot happening here on the Ninth Island! We said goodbye to the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino last month, and the construction began the following day, with fencing and plywood being put up around the property.
This will be an ongoing project for the next couple of years before we see the awaited guitar-shaped tower and Hard Rock opening its doors.
The construction across the street at Flamingo continues as they’re in the process of three new establishments opening, including Havana, Pinky’s by Vanderpump and the second Strip location of Gordon Ramsey Burger, which is replacing the Margaritaville Casino and Bird Bar, currently under construction. The beloved Margaritaville closed after 20 years and is currently empty and untouched; however, we know this is prime real estate will be under construction soon. Rumor has it that this may be a new country-themed venue with ties to Country Star Garth Brooks.
The weather in August will be cooling off a bit from July; however, it’s still hot with average daily temperatures in the low 100’s and evening temps in the 80’s. Summer is Monsoon Season here in Vegas, which means rains and strong winds can happen, and with Vegas being a valley, flooding can happen quite quickly.
Alright let’s get into the entertainment happening here in the Entertainment Capital of the World! Of course we have all of the regular resident magic shows, comedy shows and uniquely Vegas entertainers and attractions. Here is a list of additional shows and events coming to the Ninth Island of Las Vegas during the month of August.
Music:
The nightclubs continue to be in full effect with top DJ’s spinning to the day and night club goers, including Martin Garrix, John Summit, Tiesto, Zedd, Steve Aioki and DJ Pauly D. These DJs are frequent Vegas visitors and perform multiple times throughout the month.
Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell also is welcoming Rap/Hip Hop Artists French Montana, Jeezy, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, E-40 and Wiz Khalifa. In addition, the following musicians are heading to Vegas this month:
- Dead and Company, Sphere (8/1-3, 8/8-10)
- America, Virgin Las Vegas (8/2)
- Morrissey, House of Blues (8/2)
- Joey Fatone & AJ McLean, The Venetian (8/2)
- Pat Benatar & Niel Giraldo, Palms (8/2)
- Grupo Frontera, T-Mobile Arena (8/2)
- Shaggy, Palms Pool (8/2)
- Brett Young, Resorts World Las Vegas (8/2)
- Kool And The Gang, Westgate (8/2-3)
- Mariah Carey, Dolby Live (8/2-3, 8/7, 8/9-10)
- Christina Aguilera, The Venetian (8/2-3, 8/30-31)
- Rod Stewart, Caesar’s Colosseum (8/2-3, 8/7)
- Chris Brown, T-Mobile Arena (8/3)
- Los Temerarios, Michelob Ultra Arena (8/3)
- Ne-Yo, Wynn (8/7, 8/9-10)
- Morgan Wallen, Allegiant Stadium (8/8)
- Janes Additioction, Fontainebleau (8/9)
- Sammy Hagar, MGM Grand (8/9)
- Chris Young, Resorts World Las Vegas (8/10)
- Jhene Aiko, MGM Grand (8/10)
- Wallows, Cosmopolitan (8/11)
- The Killers Caesar’s Colosseum (8/14, 8/16-17, 8/21, 8/23-24, 8/28, 8/30-9/1)
- Carrie Underwood, Resorts World Las Vegas (8/14, 8/16-17, 8/21, 8/23-24)
- Megadeath, Bakkt Theater (8/16)
- Prevail and Halestorm, Bakkt Theater (8/17)
- Rick Springfield & Richard Marx, Palms (8/17)
- Bruno Mars, Dolby Live (8/20, 8/23-24, 8/27-28, 8/31-9/1)
- Boyz II Men, Cosmopolitan (8/23-24, 8/30-31)Shania Twain, Bakkt Theater (8/23-24, 8/29, 8/31-9/1)
- Hootie and The Blowfish, Fontainebleau (8/24)
- Boy George, Virgin Las Vegas (8/24)
- Christopher Cross, Palms (8/24)
- Steel Pulse, Brooklyn Bowl (8/29)
- Future and Metro Boomin, T-Mobile Arena (8/30)
- Common Kings, Fremont Street FREE CONCERT (8/31)
- Kenny Babyface Edmonds Palms (8/31)
- Switchfoot, Blue October & Matt Nathanson, Virgin Las Vegas (8/31)
- Twenty One Pilots, MGM Grand (8/31)
Comedy:
- Brian Regan, The Venetian (8/2-3)
- Jerry Seinfeld, Caesar’s Colosseum (8/9-10)
- Love and Laughter: Toni Braxton and Cedric The Entertainer (8/9-10)
- Lewis Black, The Venetian (8/16-17)
- Taylor Tomlinson, Wynn (8/16-17)
- Dane Cook, Palms (8/30)
- Howie Mandel, Westgate (8/31)
- Theo Von, Resorts World Las Vegas (8/30-31)
- Kathleen Madigan, The Venetian (8/30-31)
Sports:
- Las Vegas Aces, Michelob Ultra Arena vs Liberty (8/17), Sparks (8/18), Lynx (8/21) and Dream (8/30)
- Las Vegas Aviators, Las Vegas Ballpark (8/2-4, 8/14-18)
- Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium, Preseason: Dallas Cowboys (8/17) and 49ers (8/23)
- Las Vegas Lights Soccer, Cashman (8/17 & 8/31)
- Abu Dhabi Combat Club (8/17-18)
As always, be sure to look into the policies for both the venue and the artist if you plan on attending a show while in Vegas. Also, events can get canceled months, days, weeks and even minutes beforehand, so be sure to stay up-to-date on the event and have a backup plan. For the most current Vegas updates, tune into our weekly live on our Ninth Island Connection YouTube Channel on Wednesdays between noon and 1 pm PST.
Whether you’re a Las Vegas Local, or just visiting the Ninth Island, be sure to get out and explore this beautiful state! For more information on each of these destinations, check out this video, or tune into Ninth Island Connection on YouTube or YurView (Channel 14) Wednesdays @ 9 PM.
