The Fremont Street Experience is goin’ country this weekend in honor of the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Catch free concerts Friday and Saturday night on two stages by superstars in the industry.

Admission is always free and all ages are welcome to come on down.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, April 1

1st Street Stage

6:15 pm-6:35 pm      : Sarah Darling
7:00 pm-7:20 pm   : Casey James
7:45 pm-8:15 pm     : Brett Eldredge
9:35 pm-10:25 pm  : Lee Brice

3rd Street Stage

8:30 pm-9:20 pm       : Brett Eldredge
10:45 pm-midnight  : Sara Evans

Saturday, April 2

1st Street Stage

6:15 pm-6:35 pm     : Thompson Square
7:00 pm-7:20 pm   : The JaneDear Girls
7:45 pm-8:15 pm     : Steel Magnolia
9:35 pm-10:25 pm  : Easton Corbin

3rd Street Stage

9:00 pm-9:40 pm     : Randy Houser
10:45 pm-midnight : Ronnie Dunn

Today’s Freebies

Catch Tennis at Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan. Performances at 10 pm and midnight. Admission is free.

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Jubilee performs at the Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan. Admission is free.

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See Lance Herbstrong at Bond inside the Cosmopolitan. Admission is free.

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Acoustic Jam featuring Peter Love, Jeau James and Dave Ritz perform unplugged rock at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort.  Doors open at 8 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Admission is free.

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The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay presents Acoustic Strip in the Courtyard at 8 pm. Hosted by Michael Soli. Admission is free.

Cheap Drinks

Silverton Casino presents “You Call It” Pub Crawl. $1 drinks – any liquor or beer at Mermaid (7 pm-8 pm), Flare Bare (8 pm-9 pm), Mi Casa (9 pm-10 pm) and Shady Grove (10 pm-11 pm). Live entertainment from 9 pm-midnight.

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Tonight’s Rock ‘n Roll Wine Lounge returns takes place at Vdara inside CityCenter with samples of The Grotto, and whit blend “Rhapsody” from 6 pm-8 pm. $8 appetizer specials. A DJ spins alternative, indie, reggae and hip-hop. Click here for RSVP (required to attend). Check in with host upon arrival for wrist band.

Special Nightlife Events

The MGM Grand is looking for a few good Ring Girls so Studio 54 is hosting the finals for the Knockout Ring Girl Competition.

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Eve Nightclub at CityCenter presents House of Eve with Scooter & Lavelle and closing set by Joey Mazzola.

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Industry Thursday at Tryst presents The Affair with Big Dee.

Today’s Freebies

March Hoops 2011 continues on Fremont Street with Hardwood Hotties performing on the 1st Street Stage at 8:10 pm, 9:10 pm and 10:10 pm. Admission is free.

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Franky Perez performs live modern and classic rock hits at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort.  Doors open at 8 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Admission is free.

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Catch Tennis at Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan. Performances at 10 pm and midnight. Admission is free.

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Jubilee performs at the Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan. Admission is free.

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See Lance Herbstrong at Bond inside the Cosmopolitan. Admission is free.

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Head over to Blue Martini at Town Square for Ladies Night with Odyssey. House Party on the Patio with Jeff Retro and Vibe 94.5. Open martini bar for the ladies from 10 pm until midnight.

Special Nightlife Events

Eve Nightclub at CityCenter presents Money Shot with $5,000 in cash dropped on the crowd. Free admission for locals with valid ID.