The poet laureate of the United States, Kay Ryan will deliver the opening keynote address for this year’s Vegas Valley Book Festival downtown at theHistoric Fifth Street School from 7 pm-9 pm. Admission is free.

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Brand Steakhouse at Monte Carlo will host tonight’s SpyOnVegas open bar event with complimentary Stoli Vodka cocktails served from 6-9 pm.

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It’s another Rock’n Roll Wine Lounge at Lavo inside the Palazzo. Sample California Bubble Works Sparkling Cab from 6-9 pm. Reggae Rhapsody White Blend and The Grotto Red Blend will be poured at the open bar. DJ Robert Oleysyck spins alternative, indie, reggae and hip-hop. Admission is free. Check in with the host and mention “Rock ‘n Roll Wine” to get your wristband.

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Acoustic Strip at the House of Blues welcomes welcomes Vol 1 to the Courtyard stage starting at 9 pm. Evening hosted by Michael Stoli. Admission is free.