If Riesling’s your thing, then you’ll want to check out Riesling Week (May 18-24) presented by Wines of Germany and the European Union.

Eight top Las Vegas restaurants will join more than 100 other fine dining rooms in New York, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago in offering a special selection of world-class Riesling from Germany, Austria and Alsace.

The white Riesling grape comes from the Rhine region of Germany and is that country’s most popular grape variety and is regarded to be a favorite for food pairings.

Participating Las Vegas Restaurants:

Aureole at Mandalay Bay – (702) 632-7401 – Watch the Wine Angels as they glide through the wine tower in search of the perfect bottle of vino.

Japonais Las Vegas at Mirage – (702) 792-7979 – Marvel at the glass fire wall, onyx bar and signature walnut “fin” ceiling-stone columns.

Lotus of Siam (953 E Sahara) – (702) 735-3033 – This unassuming, easy-to-miss strip mall eatery is a nationally-recognized Thai restaurant that those who should know say serves up the best Thai food ever, period.

Michael Mina Bellagio – (702) 693-7223 – This restaurant was just awarded its second consecutive Michelin Guide One Star honor — and that’s no easy feat when you’re serving seafood in the desert.

Pinot Brasserie at theVenetian – (702) 414-8888 – Sure, the name sounds like it got lost on the way to Paris. But they’re trying to fit in with Blue Man Group inspired cocktails like the “Bluemantini” and the “Sparkling Blue Morning.”

Rosemary’s Restaurant (8125 W Sahara) – (702) 869-2251 n – This off-strip gem received a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” in 2008 but more recently it has become known as the place where OJ Simpson enjoyed his final cocktail (reportedly a Johnny Walker Black and Coke) in October 2008 as a free man before being found guilty on several counts for robbery, kidnapping and weapons charges. Really.

Top of the World Restaurant, Stratosphere – (702) 380-7711 – The best rotating 360 degree view of Sin City, ‘nuff said.

Vintner Grill (10100 W. Charleston) – (702) 214-5590 – This one’s way off strip – technically in Summerlin – and boasts spectacular patio dining and an extensive selection of beers from around the world in addition to its award winning wine list.

For participating restaurants in other states, visit Destination Riesling.

Sunday, May 17

Must be 21 or older. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Power Play, 4 pm-7 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Perfect Choice, 8:30 pm-2 am
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – David Osborne, 8:45 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Odyssey, 6 pm-9:30 pm
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Dian Diaz, 10 pm-1:30 am
Bellagio – Petrossian – Bruce Zarka 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian – Marta, 3 pm-7:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian – Norman Vito, 8 pm-12:45 am
Boulder Station – Kixx Bar – DJ Lato, 10 pm-3 am
Boulder Station – Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Morno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada  and DJ, 8:30 pm-2 am ($5 cover)
The Cannery – Pin-Ups Bar – Bryan Lammers, 8 pm-midnight
Excalibur – The Lounge – Klique, 9 pm-2 am
Excalibur – Octane Lounge – Stagefright, 8 pm-midnight
Gold Coast – Showroom – Ballroom Dancing with Manny, 1 pm-2 pm (lessons), 2 pm-5 pm (dancing) ($10)
Green Valley Ranch – Ovation – Dr. Zhivegas, Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm
Mandalay Bay – J-Pop Lounge – The Limit, 10 pm-2 am
New York-New York – Nine Fine Irishmen – Michael Bowman, 2 pm-6 pm
New York-New York – Nine Fine Irishmen – RI RA, 9 pm-2:30 am
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – High Rise, 9 pm
Red Rock Resort – Lucky Bar – DJ Creative, 9 pm-1 am
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Salsa Mix with DJ Leo, 9 pm
Texas Station – South Padre – Jerry Tiffe, 2 pm-4 pm

This is the last day for The Village Arts Festival set up at MonteLago Village. More 50 artists and craftsman invite you to stroll The Village and check out their creations. Art show hours are from 10 am until 5 pm and admission is free.

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Body English holds another Sunday School event with free champagne for every lady rockin’ the schoolgirl look. DJ Jack Lafleur performs DEEPER in the Parlor. Enjoy rock, hip-hop and mash-ups in the main room.

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Over at the Palms it’s Goodlife Sunday where Seb Fontaine and Noel Sanger entertain the crowd at Moon Nightclub after an opening set by Jeff Emilio. At the Playboy Club, June 2009 Playmate Candice Cassidy is the hostess with the mostest. Ladies drink free champagne until midnight. Doors open at 10 pm.