Weezer to rock Zappos with indie flair
HEADLINER announcements percolated — percolated, I tell you — on Monday in Vegasville. A couple of choice updates:
Straight trippin’
Weezer’s “Indie Rock Roadtrip” tour will make a pit stop at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort on Sept. 1. Spoon and White Reaper are the tour’s support acts.
This indie rock show, presented by Live Nation, might remind of the great days of the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, when that venue was the only spot on the Strip for rock bands to flourish. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster. com.
These shows are Weezer’s first since its “SZNZ” release in 2022, which produced No. 1 alt-radio singles “Records” and “A Little Bit of Love.” Weezer most recently played the Strip during the NFL draft in April. The band was also a highlighted act at the September 2021 iheartradio Music Awards at T-mobile Arena.
Berner at Encore Theater
Stand-up comic and podcast host Hannah Berner has announced her debut at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, set for May 26. Berner has delved into comedy after directing, editing and acting in videos on Instagram and writing viral tweets. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster.com.
She is a social media sensation, amassing 20 million downloads and 1.4 million followers with her Giggly Squad and Berning in Hell podcasts. Berner has advanced that fame to stand-up shows in New York and across the country.
Daylight’s reopening
DJ Jaime da Great marks the return of pool season March 10 at Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay. Opening weekend will also feature Kid Funk on March 11 and DJ Sincere on March 12. The club will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Freddie’s OK
Piero’s Italian Restaurant owner Freddie Glusman became light-headed Sunday while dining at Siegel’s Bagelmania and was taken away by ambulance. The 86-year-old Vegas hospitality legend said Monday that he will be hospitalized until Wednesday while battling a mild case of pneumonia. But the man for whom the phrase “gruff but lovable” was invented said, “I’m feeling wonderful. I’m still serving great food with great ambiance! I’m just getting a little old!”
Crazy reality
Crazy Horse 3 will be the focus of a reality show to air on Paramount+, PR rep Lindsay Feldman confirmed Monday.
The yet-untitled show begins shooting its eight- to 10-week schedule in late March. The premiere date is not yet established, but club reps hope to have it available by the end of this year or early 2024.
The series is presented as a topless club variation of the “The Real Housewives” franchise. It will focus on the club’s many dancers, relating their lifestyles and day-to-day travails.
Involving the club’s key executives seems like a natural concept. Casting reportedly is to be finalized.
Crazy Horse 3 opened in 2009 and has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation over the past two years. The club has six stages, several VIP rooms and a full dining menu. It is known for hosting “Big Game” viewing parties with upward of 50 jumbo flatscreen TVS.
The club presents hundreds of entertainers 24/7 in its 40,000-square-foot annex.
Officials are already fielding seven-figure offers for private parties during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas.
Kelce to the club
Kansas City Chiefs tight end and recent Strip party purveyor Travis Kelce joined Rick Ross’ headlining show at Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell on Saturday night. The rap star performed his hits “Stay Schemin’,” “Aston Martin Music” and “Hustlin’.”
Cool Hang Alert
Column faves Nicholas
Cole and Carmen Romano hold court at the lounge at the Italian American Club on Fridays and Saturdays. Cole is up at 6 p.m., followed by Romano at 7:30. Skilled, versatile, experienced … and try the veal, for real. Get the full scoop at Iacvegas.com.
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