WEEKEND FOOD & FUN

The last official weekend of summer (sob). Check out these events over the holiday weekend and enjoy Monday off!Saturday, September 1st


END OF SUMMER BASH Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas; 856-5100 Featuring food, drinks, vendors, car show and live music by Gary U.S. Bonds, Booker T, Chris Montez and Bryan Highland, 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are free and available at the ticket sales counter at the Cannery’s front desk..

LABOR DAY DANCE Ballroom at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.; 229-6383 Featuring the Carl Grove Combo at 7 p.m. Saturday, $10-$12..

STRIPPERS & HUSTLERS BALL Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.; 284-7777 Featuring DJs, live music, burlesque and fetish acts and strippers competing for cash and prizes 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $69-$125 per day, $99-$175 for both days. For ages 21 and up.

MOVIES IN THE SQUARE Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 269-5005 Featuring the film "Finding Nemo" presented at sundown Thursday, free. Seating is first come, first served and attendees may bring lawn chairs or blankets..

OUTDOOR PICTURE SHOW The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2235 Village Walk Drive; 564-8595Featuring "Underdog" today and "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" Saturday. Both movies begin at 8 p.m. Attendees may bring blankets and picnic baskets. Complimentary popcorn is provided.

LAS VEGAS FARMERS MARKET Various locations; 562-2676Hours are 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.; and Thursdays at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd..

COUNTRY FRESH FARMERS MARKETHenderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St.; 579-9661Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays..

GILCREASE ORCHARD Corner of North Tenaya Way and Whispering Sands; 732-8676Hours are 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children; seniors age 60 and over admitted free with valid ID on Thursdays. Long-sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes and water are recommended for picking. For updated information on fruits and vegetables ready to be picked, call 645-1126.

Las Vegas Restaurant WeekFirst annual culinary event features speciality priced menus, celebrity chefs and late night events. See here for more details. Through September 8th

September 1-7 is Restaurant Week in Las Vegas! It’s the perfect opportunity to dine at the finest restaurants in town at a fraction of the cost. At participating locations lunch is just $25.08 per meal and all restaurants participate in dinner for just $50.08 per meal. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to help Three Square end hunger in Las Vegas. Click to view their unique Restaurant Week menus.




Wine Walk

Features a wine tasting at Village shops along the tour from 6-9 p.m. Cost: $30-$50, includes a wine glass and benefits New Vista Community. Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas Resort, 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson; (702) 564-4766.


PSCA Labor Day Nationals

This 2-day drag racing event features the fastest 220 mph nitrous-injected stock appearing race cars in the country. Through Sunday, September 2nd at the Las Vegas Speedway. Pacific Street Car Association. Call for tickets (800) 644-4444.


Las Vegas Gun Show

Through Sunday, September 2nd. Featuring firearms, gun safes, books, safety training, courses and more. At the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North; (800) 333-4867. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, $12.Sunday, September 2nd





Colgate Country Showdown

Toby Keith's: I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah's Las Vegas, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South; (800) 241-9110. .Monday, September 3rd For ages 21 and up, the qualifying competition for the national singing contest will be 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. The event is free but preregistration is required by Saturday, Sept 1st.



August 28-30 Atlanta Rhythm Section - South Point Casino, (702) 796-7111
August 28-31 Air Supply - Orleans Hotel, (702) 365-7111
August 29 Ramon Ayala - House of Blues, (702) 632-7777
August 29 KISS - Palms Concert Theatre, (702) 942-7777
August 29 Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
August 29 G. Love & Special Sauce - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
August 29 Tristan Prettyman - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
August 29 Cuisillos - Orleans Arena, (702) 284-7777
August 29 Phil Vasser - Green Valley Ranch, (702) 547-5300
August 29 3 Doors Down, Staind - Mandalay Bay, (702) 632-7777
August 29 Bill Engvall - Treasure Island Hotel, (702) 894-7722
August 29 Tyga Hosts - Jet Nightclub, (702) 792-7900
August 29 The Theatre of the Spanish Horse - South Point Casino, (702) 797-8055
August 29 Stacy Fuson Host - Privé Nightclub, (702) 523-6002
August 29-30 Chris Rock - Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110
August 29-30 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis JR - Suncoast Casino, (702) 636-7111
August 29-31 Comedian Ralphie May - South Point Casino, (702) 797-8055
August 30 Bill Cosby - Terrible's Star of the Desert Arena, (702) 386-7867
August 30 SMV - The Thunder Tour - Texas Station, (702) 631-1000
August 30 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers - House of Blues, (702) 632-7777
August 30 Ice Cube - House of Blues, (702) 632-7777
August 30 Chris Rock and Tony Rock Official After Party - Jet Nightclub, (702) 792-7900
August 30 Kourtney Kardashian Host - Privé Nightclub, (702) 523-6002
August 30-31 Pimp'n Ho The Rockstars Ball Weekend - Palms Hotel, (702) 942-7777
August 30-31 PSCA Labor Day Nationals - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, (702) 644-444
August 30-31 Lewis Black - Mirage Hotel, (702) 791-7111
August 30-31 David Spade - Planet Hollywood Resort, (702) 785-5555
August 30-31 Cher - Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110
August 30-31 Strippers And Hustlers Ball - Orleans Arena, (702) 365-7111
August 31 Toad the Wet Sprocket - House of Blues, (702) 632-7777
August 31 Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
August 31 Sugar Hill Gang Live - Lax Nightclub, (702) 262-4529
September 1 - Labor Day
September 1 Bob Dylan - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
September 1 Judas Priest - Palms Concert Theater, (702) 942-7777
September 1-October 1 David Copperfield - MGM Grand, (702) 891-1111

Headliners & ShowsFor ticket information, click here.

John Mellencamp performs Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Boulder Station Railhead Sept. 1 / Toto Sept. 2 / Paul Brown
Hard Rock Hotel Theatre Under the Stars Sept. 1 / Tool, Isis
LuxorLuxor Theatre Sept. 2-3 / Heart
Mandalay Bay Mandalay Bay Events Center Sept. 1-3 / Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
..........................House of Blues Sept. 1 / James Brown, Braille Sept. 1 / Circus Diablo, Bankgkok Five, Glitterati Sept. 2 / Tesla, Hot Pistol Sept. 3 / James Gang, JD and The Straight Shot
..........................Beach Stage Sept. 1 / Doobie BrothersTheater Sept. 1 / Ron White
MGM Grand MGM Grand Garden Arena Sept. 2 / Mary J. Blige, Jaheim and Letoya
........................Hollywood Theatre Sept. 1-4 / David Copperfield
The Mirage Danny Gans Theatre Sept. 1-2 / David Spade
The OrleansShowroom Sept. 1-3 / Air Supply
......................Orleans Arena Sept. 3 / Joan Sebastian
The Palms Pool at The Palms Sept. 2 / Papa Roach, Magna-Fi
Red Rock Resort Sand Bar Sept. 2 / Joe Cocker
Sam's Town Sam's Town Live! Sept. 3 / Esteban
SuncoastSuncoast Showroom Sept. 1-3 / Chris Bliss
................Poolside Sept. 3 / Cracker