MAY

8-11

Bon Appétit Epicurean Experience: This Mother's Day weekend, Las Vegas hosts "Vegas Uncork'd: A Bon Appétit Epicurean Experience."

Gastronomic events include "Sweet Decadence," a culinary workshop at the Bellagio to create chocolate desserts; night owls can hold 'em or fold 'em with chefs and vintners at the Midnight Poker tournament at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Individual events range from $65 to $350, with comprehensive weekend packages available. www.bavegasuncorked.com.

25

Robin Williams: Academy Award-winner, Grammy winner and funny guy Robin Williams performs 8 p.m. at MGM Grand Garden Arena. $105-$236. www.ticketmaster.com.

JUNE

21

George Michael: The singer brings his "25 Live Tour" to Las Vegas on his first North American tour in 17 years. His new double CD "Twenty-Five" includes duets with Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige and a song from the hit TV series "Eli Stone." 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $183, $94.50 and $68.25. www.ticketmaster.com.

AUGUST

2

Rod Stewart: The singer performs at 8 p.m. at MGM Grand Garden Arena. $52.50, $105, $157.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

Roseanne Barr: Domestic goddess live. The Emmy award-winning comedienne Roseanne Barr performs standup, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Congo Room, Sahara Hotel and Casino. $59.50. www.saharavegas.com/shows/roseanne-barr.

Wet Republic: Las Vegas' first ultra pool opens at MGM Grand. Wet Republic has eight separate pools and spas — including two saltwater pools — and six cascading waterfalls. Adjacent to the main pool area, Wet Republic will feature an open-air ultra lounge, a bar, a sundeck that transforms into a stage, a DJ booth and eight state-of-the-art underwater speakers. The space will feature six VIP bungalows, 10 party cabanas, day beds and chaise lounges.

New exhibition hall: Premier Exhibitions with Luxor Resort & Casino will develop a new exhibition complex. The complex is slated to include a new Titanic exhibition with at least one themed bar and restaurant, a "photo op" on Titanic's soon-to-be-constructed ship's bow utilizing a moving lifeboat to gain access, the blockbuster "Bodies" exhibition, and expanded gift shops.

Bellagio: With the induction of Joseph Phillips of Sensi into the Court of Master Sommeliers, Bellagio becomes home to a record 18 sommeliers, four of whom are female. Three levels of training must be completed before pursuing the master sommelier diploma: introductory, certified and advanced sommelier. Candidates must then pass a rigorous three-part exam: written, service and blind tastings.

The Rio's seafood buffet: Las Vegas' only seafood buffet has opened at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino serving seafood from around the world. Sommeliers pair wines to bring out the best seafood flavors.