OT: Favorite show in Vegas?

jabam

Heading to Vegas Friday, for NASCAR weekend. Been doing this for years! Originally started as a guys weekend away. Golfing on Saturday, NASCAR on Sunday and a whole lot of gambling in between. 

Over the the last few years, the wives have started making the trip. Now it’s golf Saturday AM, take the women to a show on Saturday PM, race on Sunday and a lot of gambling in between. 

We prefer downtown (Fremont Street), rather than the Strip. Anyone been to a show they particularly like? We have been to many of the Cirque de Soleil shows. Looking for something a little different. 

lkapigian

Honestly I like just hanging out @ The Piano Bar @ Harrah's.......I usually stay on Fremont, missing the Races this year

jabam

That would be fine with me! But have to keep the women happy. 

lkapigian

Terry Fator is pretty funny, I got drug to Brittney Spears a few months ago and walked out.......They like Comedy Music- there is SO much there

jabam

One of the gals found a dinner show called Marriage can be Murder @ the D, downtown. Seems to have good reviews, but I don’t know anyone who has personally been to it. 

lkapigian

I Stayed @ the D a few months ago ( awesome suites) I heard the show was good, but did not see it myself......Let them go while you go down the street to Hogs and Hefers, now that is fun!

StillH2OEgger

Sounds like you've seen most of the Cirque shows, but I always recommend Love at the Mirage for anyone who's even remotely a fan of the Beatles. We always stay on the Strip, but the people watching downtown can be interesting, especially on the weekend. Let us know what you end up doing. I'll be out there with the wife at the end of March.

GATraveller

Britney Spears.....duh.

jabam

StillH2OEgger said:

Sounds like you've seen most of the Cirque shows, but I always recommend Love at the Mirage for anyone who's even remotely a fan of the Beatles. We always stay on the Strip, but the people watching downtown can be interesting, especially on the weekend. Let us know what you end up doing. I'll be out there with the wife at the end of March.

I think we may go to the show at the D, it’s a two hour show 6:30-8:30, just found out .38 Special is playing a free concert in Fremont at 9 so the timing is perfect. 

jabam

@lkapigian have never been to Hogs and Heifers, but have heard plenty about it. It is actually right around the corner from where we are staying at Main Street Station. 

lkapigian

jabam said:

@lkapigian have never been to Hogs and Heifers, but have heard plenty about it. It is actually right around the corner from where we are staying at Main Street Station. 

Yup its a short walk- Love Main Street Station I always do well @ the poker machines at the bar. Hogs and Heffer  is a bit like Coyote Ugly but more "interactive" 

FlyOverCountry

The ones with tits.

lkapigian

@jabam not sure when the last time you went, but Fremont now has an area that is all Food Trucks near the Main Street Station End of Fremont

jabam

We were there last March for the race, but we stayed at the Orleans, we didn’t make it to Freemont last year. 

jabam

@lkapigian are the food trucks actually on Freemont?

lkapigian

jabam said:

@lkapigian are the food trucks actually on Freemont?

Yes! Right where the Zip Line ends, they tore out that old Strip Club and Casino next to it. Not sure how many trucks are there now but I know they made room for plenty

BizGreenEgg

I always enjoy getting a hot dog and a beer at Container Park, or going to the Mob Museum - it's really interesting.  Have heard really good things about the show, Absinthe.

jabam

BizGreenEgg said:

I always enjoy getting a hot dog and a beer at Container Park, or going to the Mob Museum - it's really interesting.  Have heard really good things about the show, Absinthe.

The Mob Museum sounds interesting, yes I have heard good things about absinthe as well. 

Thats what I like about Vegas, I’ve been there so many times I’ve lost count, but you can still find something new to do!

lkapigian

jabam said:

BizGreenEgg said:

I always enjoy getting a hot dog and a beer at Container Park, or going to the Mob Museum - it's really interesting.  Have heard really good things about the show, Absinthe.

The Mob Museum sounds interesting, yes I have heard good things about absinthe as well. 

Thats what I like about Vegas, I’ve been there so many times I’ve lost count, but you can still find something new to do!

Mob is right there as well

stlcharcoal

Vinnie Favorito is the funniest comedian I've ever seen......used to be at the flamingo.  Don't sit in front if you don't want to be his ammo for the jokes.

nolaegghead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jou2eKN9W6k

Botch

The last time I "made my woman happy" in Vegas I was stuck, 3rd row, at "Riverdance"; dozens of men in tights tap-dancing for hours.  
I haven't been to Vegas, nor for that matter, dated, since.  

BulletGrillHouse

Saw defending the caveman at the D a couple of years ago and it was good

Vegas Eggus

If you are at Freemont, Triple George next to Hogs and Heifers has good comfort type food. Mob Museum just added some attractions. Like a simulated should you return fire police training. 
Best repeating show we've seen is Carrot Top. Laughed a lot. 
Blue Man Group and Absinthe seem to be love or hate it. We are in the hate camp for those two. BMG- if you watch the trailer at baggage claim or on TV, just multiply that for 90 minutes. Just freaking loud and stupid. Did I mention that we hated it?

Vegas Eggus

Oh, and if you guys have never played Coyote Springs it's worth the drive. Out in the middle of nowhere past the Speedway then into the desert. Nicholas designed course that is well kept. About an hour from downtown.  

Vegas Eggus

lkapigian said:

Honestly I like just hanging out @ The Piano Bar @ Harrah's.......I usually stay on Fremont, missing the Races this 

It has been remodeled recently. We used to go see Big Elvis there all the time but don't think he has a show there anymore. 

g8golfer

Vegas Eggus said:

Oh, and if you guys have never played Coyote Springs it's worth the drive. Out in the middle of nowhere past the Speedway then into the desert. Nicholas designed course that is well kept. About an hour from downtown.  

I had the pleasure of playing Shadow Creek about a month ago. It was unbelievable. Fairy expensive but cool experience. 

krobertsmsn

Just got home yesterday from Vegas.

1. Elton John was Fabulous!!!. 
2. Michael Jackson One by Cirq was good, not great. Did have SOME great moments.
3. Paranormal mind reading magic was AWESOME
4. Human Nature Jukebox-Highly rec-great, VERY talented group
5. SKIP these 2 shows for sure-Nathan Burton and Mac King comedy/magic shows-just ok

Have seen in past and greatly enjoyed Le Reve and "O" by cirq

krobertsmsn

Have seen in past and enjoyed Le Reve

jabam

Vegas Eggus said:

Oh, and if you guys have never played Coyote Springs it's worth the drive. Out in the middle of nowhere past the Speedway then into the desert. Nicholas designed course that is well kept. About an hour from downtown.  

We have tee times at Angel Park , Palm course for Saturday. But will definitely try coyote springs next time. 

bgebrent

Love. Liked even better than O. O however is amazing.