The cougars are on the loose and they’re headed for the Tropicana Ballroom for Friday night’s inaugural Las Vegas Cougar Convention. [They even have their very own Cougar Convention Anthem performed by Unique Monique.]

Author Rich Gosse will deliver the keynote address, “Younger Men/Older Women: The Ideal Combination” at 7:30 pm.
DJ Jake will spin sounds for the Cougar Dance Party starting at 9 pm and at 11 pm attending Cubs will crown Miss Cougar Las Vegas. Eligibility requirements are few….single woman, 35 years or older, attracted to younger men.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

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

Aliante Station – Access Showroom – Superstar Karaoke – Sing with a live band, Doors at 7:30 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Live Music, 8 pm-midnight
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Bruce Zarka, 4:15 pm-8:30 pm
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Ray Glover, 8:45 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Dian Diaz, 10 pm-1:30 am
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Marta, 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Whitney Phoenix, 3 pm-7:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – David Osborne, 8 pm-12:45 am
Bill’s Gambling Hall – Bill’s Lounge – Peter “Big Elvis” Valee, 3 pm-5 pm-6:30 pm
Boulder Station – Kixx Bar – Van de Guzman, 7 pm-midnight
Boulder Station – Railhead – Swing Dance Party with Jerry Tiffe, 2 pm-4 pm
Eastside Cannery – Marilyn’s Lounge – San Fernando (high energy dance music), 7 pm-midnight
Gold Coast – Showroom – Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band, 1 pm-6:40 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – After Dark, 7:30 pm
New York-New York – Bar at Times Square- Dueling Pianos, 8 pm-2 am ($10 cover)
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – Volume 6, 9 pm
The Palazzo – Salute Lounge – Dueling Pianos, 5:30 pm – 1:30 am
Palace Station – Jack’s Pub – Evenflow, 7 pm-11 pm
Sam’s Town – Sam’s Town Live! – Dennis Bono Show, 2 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – In A Fect, 8 pm
Sunset Station – Club Madrid – N Demand, 3 pm-4 pm – This is a free show for Boarding Pass members but you need to plan ahead. Tickets are limited and must be picked up on Tuesday, starting at noon.
Sunset Station – Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, 6 pm-10 pm
TI – Kahunaville – Roc The Mic (Live Band Karaoke), 10 pm-2 am

More Live Music

Cover charges vary.

Blue Martini – Town Square – Noches Azul Latin Thursdays with Mundo Vacio, 9 pm-3 am
The Bunkhouse – S 11th St – The Paddle
Boat, Twin Brother, Gray Matter ‘Academy and Wall St Vampire, 10 pm
Cheyenne Saloon – N Rancho Dr – Fiasco!, Before There was Rosalyn, I am Terrified and more bands TBA, 8 pm
Déjà Vu Ultra Lounge – Arville – DJ Exodus, 4 am
Double Down Saloon – Paradise Rd – Devastating Karate, Keg, The Triple Sixes and Suicide Romance, 10 pm
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant – S Eastern Ave – Acoustic Asylum open mic hosted by Rick Duarte and Tiffany Fredianelli, 9 pm
Feelgoods Rock Bar & Grill – W Sahara – Kings of Rock, Dinner Music for the Gods and Noise Media, 9:30 pm ($5)
Hennessey’s – Fremont St & Las Vegas Blvd – Finnegan’s Wake, 10 pm
Wasted Space – Scott Russo & The Big Big Bang with Stereo High