FEBRUARY

22-23

Dana Carvey: 8 p.m., The Orleans Showroom. $82.50, $99, $115, www.orleanscasino.com.

MARCH

27-28

Monster Jam World Finals: The country's biggest and baddest trucks converge on the Sam Boyd Stadium for the annual monster event. Gates open 5 p.m., racing begins 7:30 p.m. $82-$240. 702-895-4978.

27-29

The Osmond Brothers: The group performs at 7:30 p.m. Suncoast Hotel & Showroom. $33, $44, $55. www.suncoastcasino.com.

APRIL

3-5

Gladys Knight: 8 p.m. Orleans Showroom, $82, $99, $110, www.orleansshowroom.com.

6

George Strait: Academy of Country Music award winner performs at 7:30 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. $100, $150, www.ticketmaster.com.

24-26

Kenny Rogers: 8 p.m. Orleans Showroom, $88, $104, $120, www.orleanscasino.com.

25

Britney Spears: Circus 2009 is Spears' first arena tour in five years and will promote her new album of the same name, released this month. The 27-city North American trek with special guests The Pussycat Dolls kicks off in March in New Orleans. 8 p.m., MGM Grand. Ticket information: www.mgmgrand.com.

MAY

8-9

Dave Matthews Band returns with its first studio album in four years and a 2009 spring tour. Dave Matthews Band fans will experience the group's first-ever live performances of songs from the new album. With special guest Jason Mraz. 8 p.m., Grand Garden Arena. All tickets $69.30, www.ticketmaster.com.

9

David Foster and Friends: A celebration event to pay tribute to the 15-time Grammy winner and features Philip Bailey from the chart-topping band Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Peter Cincotti and Charice. Foster also will perform some of the hits he has written or produced during his 40-year musical career. 8 p.m. Mandalay Bay Events Center. $55, 81.75, $134.25, www.ticketmaster.com.

30

Fleetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac is embarking on their first tour in five years. "Unleashed" will include the band's greatest hits; members included on this tour are: John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood. 8 p.m. Grand Garden Arena. $55, $85, $165. www.ticketmaster.com.

COMING UP

"The Lion King": Tickets for the production of Disney's "The Lion King" go on sale at 7 a.m. Feb. 28. at Mandalay Bay box office. First guests in line will receive Lion King gifts. Online sales launch at 10 a.m. Feb. 28 at www.ticketmaster.com, www.mandalaybay.com, and at the box office, 702-632-7580, 800-745-3000.

Preview performances are April 22-May 1; the grand opening is May 2. Tickets are $53, $86 and $113.50. VIP packages, which include premium seating, souvenir program and VIP show merchandise item, are $168.50. Reservations for groups of 15 or more are available now at 877-632-7505 or LionKingSales@mandalaybay.com.

World Series of Poker, is held annually at the Rio Hotel and Casino. May through July. www.worldseriesofpoker.com.

ONGOING

Barry Manilow: Ultimate Manilow-The Hits, 8 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton. $104.50-$247, www.ticketmaster.com

Cher: The diva returns to Caesars Palace. The first series of 2009 shows include 35 performances February through May. The 90-minute concert-style spectacle is 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. $95, $140, $175, $250. 866-510-2437, www.ticketmaster.com, www.caesarspalace.com.