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R&B star Brian McKnight plays Encore Theater this weekend.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 | 2 a.m.
The last-minute postponement of Adele's residency show launch certainly leaves a powerful void at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this weekend and many more weekends to come. But this is Las Vegas. They don't call us the entertainment capital of the world for nothing, and there's plenty more to see and do on and off the Strip in the coming days.
RON WHITE He's been telling jokes onstage for nearly four decades now, so it may not be surprising that Ron White recently told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he's planning to retire from stand-up at the end of the year. If he sticks with that goal, you likely only have six more weekends to catch him at the Mirage Theatre through 2022, starting with this Friday and Saturday night. January 21-22, mirage.mgmresorts.com.
KATT WILLIAMS The outspoken comedian’s World War III tour lands at Park MGM’s Dolby Live twice this weekend after ticket sales forced a second performance. Get ready for some no-holds-barred commentary on the entertainment industry and the state of the world today when Williams is on the mic. January 21-22, parkmgm.mgmresorts.com.
BRIAN MCKNIGHT The award-winning R&B singer and songwriter returns to his Strip home at Wynn’s Encore Theater for a night of romantic ballads and soulful showmanship. January 22, wynnlasvegas.com.
HIROSHIMA The groundbreaking, genre-bending jazz outfit is back on the road after pandemic delays, celebrating its 40th anniversary and the release of its first new album in more than eight years. Hiroshima brings its brilliant sounds to Myron’s at the Smith Center for two performances on Saturday. January 22, thesmithcenter.com.
TOOL The epic progressive metal band finally has the opportunity for a proper stadium tour to showcase its 2019 album “Feat Inoculum,” and reviews have described another powerful outing backed by signature stunning visual backdrops to match the music. T-Mobile Arena hosts Tool Saturday night. January 22, t-mobilearena.com.
