The holiday season has arrived in Las Vegas. Shop, eat, drink and be merry as you can, but save some energy for these outstanding evening entertainment options on and off the Strip.
THE COMEDY GET DOWN Recurring Vegas comedians Eddie Griffin (at SLS) and George Lopez (at the Mirage) are joined by fellow stand-up stars Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley for a nonstop night of laughs at Mandalay Bay Events Center. November 23, info at mgmresorts.com.
LANCE BURTON AND FRIENDS One of Las Vegas’ all-time favorite headliners returns to the stage along with fellow magicians Fielding West, Keith West and the Illusioneers and juggler Michael Goudeau at the Orleans Showroom. A portion of the proceeds from these two shows benefits the Variety Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada. November 23-24, info at orleanscasino.com.
ROD STEWART The inimitable rocker just dropped another original album, “Blood Red Roses,” in September and he’s been using his ongoing residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace to break in some of those new songs. November 23-34, info at thecolosseum.com.
TOURNAMENT OF KINGS: ‘TWAS THE KNIGHT Earlier this week, the family friendly favorite at the Excalibur transformed into a holiday dinner show (through December 27) complete with a special three-course feast and even some snowfall while you watch Merlin, King Arthur and all your favorite knights joust, draw swords and battle for supremacy. November 23-25, info at excalibur.com.
SNOOP DOGG’S TURKEY JAM The Doggfather himself brings a stocked lineup of West Coast hip-hop stars to the Orleans Arena Saturday for a holiday weekend rap party. Joining Snoop onstage are E-40, DJ Quik, Warren G, Kurupt, Afroman and more. November 24, info at orleansarena.com.