AUGUST

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Slightly Stoopid: With guests The Expendables and Pepper. Slightly Stoopid has registered more than a decade as a band and evolved into one of America's most successful independent touring bands. The group produces bright, mellow albums full of acoustic grooves, love for reggae and select 1970s California singer/songwriter records. 9 p.m. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. All tickets: $22, www.ticketmaster.com. www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/concerts.

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George Lopez: Standup and sit-com comedian appears at 8 p.m. Hilton Theater, Las Vegas Hilton. $60-$125, www.lvhilton.com.

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George Thorogood & Buddy Guy: George Thorogood & The Destroyers' 2004 Capitol compilation, "Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock" topped Billboard's blues chart for 60 weeks, while winning the magazine's award for blues record of the year. The opening act features Buddy Guy, the five-time Grammy Award winning American blues, rock guitarist and singer. 8 p.m., The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. $37-$64.50, www.ticketmaster.com, www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/concerts.

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Julian Marley: British reggae musician and son of Bob Marley, Julian Marley plays the keyboard, drums, bass and guitar, among other instruments. His latest album, "A Time and Place," fuses roots reggae and breezy jazz sounds with a solid foundation of traditional reggae that contain a range of influences, showcasing Julian's natural love of music. 9 p.m. Poolside at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. $20-$200, www.ticketmaster.com. www.hardrockhotel.com/las%2Dvegas/concerts.

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Hall & Oates: After more than 40 years of knowing each other, Daryl Hall and John Oates continue with favorite soul classics ranging from boy-band harmonies to neo-soul to rap-rock fusion. 8 p.m. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Resort. www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/concerts. $46.50-$122, www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPTEMBER

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Billy Idol: The 1980s punk icon's new album "The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself" proves he can still transform music without ever losing sight of that punk rock attitude. 8 p.m., The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Resort. www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/concerts. $56, www.ticketmaster.com.

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The Black Crowes, with guest Howlin Rain, perform 8 p.m., The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Resort. $46-$50. www.ticketmaster.com.

NOVEMBER

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Madonna: The Grammy Award winner performs 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $72, $167, $252, $357. www.ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar is set to open at the Bellagio on July 21.

Damon Wayans: Sitcom actor and comic performs 8 p.m. FridaysSundays at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. $66-$99, 702-284-7777, www.orleanscasino.com.

Roseanne Barr: Emmy award-winning comedian performs at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays-Wednesdays in the Congo Room, Sahara Hotel & Casino. $65, $75, $98. www.saharavegas.com/shows/roseanne-barr.