Let's go: Vegas
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For a comprehensive events listing, see www.honoluluadvertiser.com/travel.
AUGUST
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Sheryl Crow performs with guests James Blunt and Toots and the Maytals, 7 p.m. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for the Performing Arts. $59, $69, $79 and $134; www.ticketmaster.com.
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KISS: Celebrating 35 years of rock 'n' roll, KISS brings the Alive/35 World Tour to Las Vegas for one night, 8 p.m., The Pearl at the Palms Concert Theater. $150, $300; ticket master.com, www.pearlpalms.com.
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Ice Cube: Rapper performs 11:59 p.m. at House of Blues. $30, $40; www.ticketmaster.com.
SEPTEMBER
1
Judas Priest: The 1970s heavy metal band performs tracks from its new CD "Nostradamus" at 8 p.m. Pearl at the Palms Concert Theater. $58, $78; www.ticketmaster.com, www.pearlpalms.com.
5-7
Alice Cooper: Shock-rock pioneer performs as part of his Psycho-Drama tour, 8 p.m., The Showroom, The Orleans Hotel & Casino. 21 and older. $55, www.ticketmaster.com.
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Placido Domingo: International tenor performs with 65 musicians from the University of Las Vegas-Nevada Symphony Orchestra, Puerto Rican soprano singer Ana Maria Martinez, and orchestra director Eugene Kohn. The repertoire will include Spanish opera, zarzuela and for this special occasion Mexican music accompanied by mariachis. 8 p.m., Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for the Performing Arts. $99-$394; www.ticketmaster.com.
18
Jessica Simpson: In a benefit for the Rape Crisis Center of Southern Nevada, 8 p.m. Pearl at the Palms Concert Theater. $47, $60. ticket master.com, www.pearlpalms.com.
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Kid Rock performs with the Twisted Brown Trucker Band, 8 p.m. Pearl at the Palms Concert Theater. $100, $150, $200. www.ticketmaster.com, www.pearlpalms.com.
VEGAS DEAL
Flyback offer: Stay two nights at the MGM Grand and get a voucher for $300 (maximum) airfare credit for a return trip. The offer also includes $25 credit toward food or entertainment (restrictions apply), 15 percent off spa services and select retail outlets, and two free poolside cocktails. Room rates start at $100 a night midweek but can be as much as $300 per night on Saturdays. Book by Aug. 31 for travel until Sept. 30. 702-891-7777, www.mgmgrand.com.