Kelly Clarkson launches her first-ever Las Vegas residency with "Chemistry" at Bakkt Theater inside Planet Hollywood. The intimate concert series is named after the inaugural American Idol winner's latest album, her first release of all-new original material in six years. The shows run from late July to mid-August with a mix of new songs and classic hits like "Since You've Been Gone," "Stronger" and "Because of You."
Learn more.Soccer (or to be correct, football) is the biggest sport outside the United States. See a showcase of two elite European teams when Italy's AC Milan faces off against Spain's FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday, August 1. The game is part of the Soccer Champions Tour with iconic teams taking the field throughout the summer in major U.S. cities.
Learn more.First Friday is an art walk that takes place in the up-and-coming 18b Downtown Arts District on the first Friday of every month. Most of the action is near the Arts Factory and Art Square galleries with dozens of artists showcases their works at booths in the surrounding streets. The event, which runs 5-11 p.m., always includes food trucks, live entertainment and a beer garden. Entry is free. Some of the businesses throughout the Arts District often take part with specials of their own.
Learn more.The Las Vegas Raiders are back! The team takes the field at Allegiant Stadium on August 13 for Week 1 of preseason play against the San Francisco 49ers. Even if the game "doesn't count," it's still a great way to see how the Raiders are shaping up for the 2023-2024 season with new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and enjoy some of the best stadium snacks in the country. Kickoff is 1 p.m.
Learn more.The House of Vegas Pride Festival is a weekend series of events featuring top DJs and a celebration of LGBT culture. It begins Friday Aug. 18 at 10 p.m. with a White Party at the Echelon Event Center with Boss Britt and DJ Exel and continues with House of Frequency Saturday Aug. 19 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) at AREA15 featuring Azjah, a fashion show, DJ battles and more. The weekend wraps up with Culture Ball Sunday Aug. 20 at AREA15 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Learn more.Global superstar Beyonce comes to Las Vegas as part of the singer's massive Renaissance World Tour, her first solo outing in more than six years. Beyonce performs two nights at Allegiant Stadium, showcasing new material from her 2022 Renaissance album as well as "Crazy in Love" and other chart-topping hits her fans know all the words to. The concerts take place Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27.
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