JUNE

1-30

Wayne Brady: Making It Up: Emmy-award-winning comedian and improvisational genius. 9 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, The Venetian Showroom. $49, $69, $89 and $149 VIP tickets, which include a front-row seat and a chance to meet Brady after the show. 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469. www.venetian.com.

12-21

10th Annual Cinevegas Film Festival: The 10-day festival kicks off with the world premiere of "The Rocker," starring Rainn Wilson and Christina Applegate, and closes with "The Great Buck Howard," starring John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt and Tom Hanks. Brenden Theatres, The Palms Casino & Resort. Film schedule, passes and ticket packages at www.cinevegas.com, 888-883-4278.

20

Lizard life: On its 8th anniversary at Mandalay Bay, Shark Reef Aquarium welcomes the Komodo dragon, which will join the more than 2,000 dangerous animals already at Shark Reef.

21

Anita Baker: Romantic, blues and jazz songstress. 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena, Buffalo Bill's. $55, $83. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

25

Snoop Dogg: Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur and actor. 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena, Buffalo Bill's. $55. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

JULY

19

Coldplay: English rock band's "Viva La Vida" North American tour comes to MGM Grand Hotel, 8 p.m., $55-$99. www.ticketmaster.com.

26

Ringo Starr: Ex-Beatles drummer and solo artist. 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena, Buffalo Bill's. $49.50. 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.

Eddie Izzard performs as part of his U.S. tour "Stripped" at 9 p.m. The Pearl at Palms Casino & Resort. $55, $65 and $75, www.ticketmaster.com, 702-474-4000.

AUGUST

8-9

Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian, 7:30 p.m. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, $75-$150. 702-474-4000. www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPTEMBER

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. Tickets not yet on sale. 702-365-7075, 800-675-3267.

13

Al Green: Soul singer. 8 p.m., Star of the Desert Arena, Buffalo Bill's. $35, 702-386-7867, 800-386-7867.