MAROON 5
I deemed frontman Adam Levine and Maroon 5 my favorite Las Vegas residency in 2023 after seeing it twice. I have no doubt this return will be just as hits-filled and fantastic. Sugar? Yes, please. The May dates are 17, 18, 22, 25-26, 29 and 31, as well as June 1. And there are more in 2024! ParkMGM.com
‘JERSEY BOYS’
This is a perfect date night at The Orleans: An early, pre-show dinner at Alder & Birch for prime rib, sides and an Old Fashioned with candied maple bacon, then the terrific Tony- and Grammy-winning “Jersey Boys” at The Orleans Showroom. Oh, what a night! Closed Tuesdays (in general; check listings). JerseyBoysLV.com
‘GHOST STORIES’ WITH KENT AXELL
Ghost stories while drinking cocktails? Hell no! But this might be for others. 1923 Prohibition Bar presents “Ghost Stories” with magician and mentalist Kent Axell. Located in 1923’s Hidden Chamber. Shows are at 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in May. Seats are limited to 30 guests and sell out quickly. 1923LV.com
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Is there a more beautiful country singer with equally beautiful gowns and legs onstage? Carrie Underwood’s residency at Resorts World is also jam-packed with all her hits. I love “Blown Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs.” Underwood is indeed taking the wheel on the Las Vegas Strip. RWLasVegas.com
‘COME FROM AWAY’
“Come From Away” takes audiences into the heart of the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the Newfoundland town that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into friendships. May 14-19. TheSmithCenter.com
2024 ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
I attended the first Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2011 solo (and had trouble finding my car at, ahem, 4 a.m.) and returned the next six years. I was back in 2022, and it was like returning home. EDC is one of my favorite annual events. May 17-19. LasVegasElectricDaisyCarnival.com
