Friday, June 19

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

Aliante Station – Access Showroom – Queen Nation (Queen tribute band), 10 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Johnny Potash, 4 pm-7 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Sidro’s Armada, 9 pm-2:30 am
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur – Naughty Ladies Saloon – Jerry Tiffe (swing), 4 pm-7 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur – Naughty Ladies Saloon – D Force, 9 pm-2:30 am
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Billy Tragresser, 4:15 pm-8:30 pm
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Ray Glover, 8:45 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – FUSE, 6 pm-9:30 pm
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Dian Diaz, 10 pm-1:30 am
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Marta, 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Bob Millard, 3 pm-12:45 am
Caesars Palace – Cleopatra’s Barge – Odyssey, 9 pm
Eastside Cannery – Marilyn’s Lounge – The Happenings, 8 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band, 1 pm-6:40 pm
Jerry’s Nugget – Royal Street Theater – Sylk, Satin and Lace, 10 pm-2 am ($5 + 2-drink minimum)
Las Vegas Hilton – Shimmer Showroom – Sin City Heat, 10:15 pm
Las Vegas Hilton – Tempo Lounge – More & Gendel, 8 pm-midnight
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – The Crush, 9 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – Pete Contino Band, 9 pm
Palace Station – Jack’s Roadhouse – Nuff Said, 9 pm-1 am
Palms – The Lounge – Zowie Bowie – 10 pm & midnight (2 drink minimum)
Red Rock Resort – Lucky Bar – DJ Tony T, 9 pm-2 am
Red Rock Resort – Rocks Lounge – Dr. Zhivegas, doors at 10 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Scotty Anderson, 5:30 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Phoenix, 10:30 pm
Suncoast – Showroom – San Fernando Band, 10:30 pm
Sunset Station – Club Madrid – Envy, Doors at 9 pm

Pool parties are big business in Las Vegas and following the lead of the wildly popular Ditch Friday event at the Palms Pool & Bungalows, several other properties are offering ways for you to get an early start on the weekend party scene.

Celebrity hosts and musical guests draw around 3,000 people per week to Ditch where the brand new solar-powered DJ booth is manned by some of the best sound technicians in the business.

Ditch gets officially underway at high noon but those wanting to snag a free lounge chair will need to arrive early. Cabanas and daybed rentals typically sell out a week in advance, so again, you’ll need to plan ahead. Today’s festivities include The Ditch Dating Game hosted by 107.9 FM and special guest DJ Cubeechee.

Wet Republic at the MGM Grand declared itself the city’s first “ultra pool” when it debuted last year and now it’s the home of the weekly Hot 100 model search soiree presented by SpyOnVegas. Local lovelies are vying for $50,000 in cash and prizes and they’ll be more than happy to strut their stuff to get your vote.

M Resort is the new kid on the pool party block this season and promoters Steve Saunders and Damon D’Amato have jumped into the deep end with Wet Grooves every Friday at Daydream Pool Club. The party starts at 11 am (a full hour early than granddaddy Ditch) and promises “groovy beats and sexy treats” as well as Happy Hour specials from 4-7 pm.

To beat the heat and experience a bit more refined atmosphere, Red Rock Resort offers their weekly Free Jazz Fridays get together from 7-10 pm at The Sandbar. Tonight’s live entertainment will be provided by Robezz and the Jazz Train and different performers will be featured every week.

2009 Friday Pool Parties

Ditch Fridays
Palms Pool & Bungalows
Noon until 6 pm
$20 for men/free for ladies

Upcoming events:

June 19 – The Ditch Dating Game
June 26 – Playboy Club Bunny Hunt

Free Jazz Fridays
The Sandbar
Red Rock Resort
7 pm-10 pm
Free admission.

Hot 100 Voting Party
Wet Republic
MGM Grand
RSVP for free entry

June 20 – Mel B celebrates her birthday

Wet Grooves
Daydream Pool Club
M Resort
11 am-7 pm
Free admission for local ladies

Love ‘em or hate ‘em it’s National Flip Flop Day and Tropical Smoothie locations around the country are celebrating by giving away one free Jetty Punch Smoothie to the first 500 customers (per store location) who show up wearing ‘em. Click here to find a store near you.

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Artbeat at the Henderson Events Plaza features an interactive sing-a-long with dueling piano accompaniment starting at 8 pm. Art demonstrations begin at 7 pm.

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The Club at The Cannery presents a concert by John Earl and the Boogie Men at 8 pm. Admission is free.

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Sin City Sinners invite Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister to the stage at the Railhead inside Boulder Station. Admission is free and the show starts at 10 pm.

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The District at Green Valley Ranch has free entertainment in the form of all-female quartet, Phat Strad, a classical instrumental band playing classic and modern rock in the Courtyard from 6 pm until 10 pm. On the green you can catch The Muppet Movie. Show time is 8 pm and don’t forget your free popcorn on the way in.

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Robezz and the Jazz Train provide the live music for tonight’s Free Jazz Friday party poolside at Red Rock Resort. Enjoy the tunes from 7-10 pm. Admission is free.

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The Classic Rock Series at MonteLago Village presents Billy Joel Tribute on the Events Lawn from 7 pm until 9 pm. Admission is free.

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The 9th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival starts today at Sammy Davis Jr. Plaza in Lorenzi Park. Entertainment, BBQ and soul food, special guest appearances and exhibitor area. Special appearances will be made by George Wallace, cast members from Stomp Out Loud and Skip Martin, lead singer of Kool & The Gang. The festival takes place from 4-9 pm and admission is free.

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It’s Ladies Night Out at Déjà vu Love Boutique (3247 Industrial Rd) where the ladies will be treated to the hottest all male fashion show in the city (or so they claim). The evening will feature Hustler apparel and unspecified surprises as well as games, giveaways, door prizes and vendor demos. The festivities begin at 7 pm.