JUNE

21-24

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. The Greatest Show on Earth brings its trapeze and high-wire artists, clowns, animals and other entertainers to the Orleans Arena for daily performances. Tickets: (702) 284-7777.

30

Gwen Stefani. Stefani's "Sweet Escape Tour" plays the MGM Grand Garden Arena for one night only, 8 p.m. June 30. Lady Sovereign is the opening act. Tickets: $152-$1,275; (702) 891-7777.

JULY

12-17

Howie Mandel. Comedian performs nightly at 9 p.m. in this Thursday-Tuesday six-night stand at MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre. Tickets: (limited availability) $230; (702) 891-1111.

28

Rush. The '80s band's "Snakes and Arrows World tour" visits Las Vegas for a single concert, 8 p.m. July 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets: $106-$1,530; (702) 891-7777.

AUGUST

4

Faith Hill & Tim McGraw. The country lovebirds' "Soul2Soul Tour" plays the MGM Grand 8 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets: $142-$1,377; (702) 891-7777.

SEPTEMBER

1-2

Heart. Duo performs a Labor Day week pair of concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton Theatre. Tickets: (702) 732-5755.

3

BB King & Al Green. Blues greats perform at 8 p.m. in the Theatre Under the Stars at the Hard Rock, Las Vegas. Tickets not yet available. Check EventChannel: (866) 206-5393 or EventChannel@ticketnetworkdirect.com.

7-9

The 2007 MTV's Video Music Awards. The 24th annual awards and musical variety show takes place over three nights at the Palms Casino Resort. Tickets: (702) 942-7777.

DECEMBER

6-8

Trace Adkins. Country-western star performs at the Las Vegas HIlton Theatre. Tickets: $230-$255; (702) 732-5755; also search online.

CONTINUING

Barry Manilow, Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Las Vegas Hilton Theatre. Manilow's "Music and Passion" show continues through December. Tickets: $95-$225; (702) 732-5755.

Hans Klok with Pamela Anderson. "The Beauty of Magic" show plays at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for Performing Arts through July 12, with shows at 7 and 10 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday; dark on Wednesday. No show June 9. Tickets: $38-$108; (877) 333-9474.

Ricci Martin, son of Dean Martin, performs a tribute to his father, "Dino: His Son Remembers," 7:30 p.m. nightly through July 1 at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Tickets: $22-$44; (877) 677-7111.