SEPTEMBER

15

16th Annual International Mariachi Festival: In the longest-running Hispanic event in Las Vegas, the top mariachis and entertainers from Mexico and the U.S. convene each year, dressed in their traditional wide-brimmed hats and studded charro suits. Their songs speak about machismo, love, betrayal, death, politics and revolutionary heroes. 8 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton. $62-$117. 800-222-5361, www.lvhilton.com.

22

Frozen Fury X: The National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings return to Las Vegas for "Frozen Fury X" when they host an NHL pre-season game against the Colorado Avalanche, Grand Garden Arena. 7:30 p.m., Grand Garden Arena. Tickets $26, $36, $68, $210. www.ticketmaster.com.

22,23

Ray Romano: The star of "Everybody Loves Raymond" entertains live at 10:30 p.m., Danny Gans Theatre at The Mirage. (Suitable for over 16, parental discretion advised, $90. 800-963-9634.

OCTOBER

20, 27

Jimmy Buffet: Parrotheads and land sharks can experience Margaritaville Vegas style when the Bama Breeze 2007 tour comes to town with Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer band, 8 p.m., Grand Garden Arena. $69, $106, and $211. www.ticketmaster.com.

NOVEMBER

4

Professional Bull Riders World Championships: Rodeo cowboys convene in Las Vegas each fall. The contest brings together 45 of the toughest dudes to ride some of the wildest bulls in a showdown that also includes blackjack and golf tournaments, a fashion show, live entertainment, shopping and Fan Zone activities. Thursday to Sunday, Mandalay Bay Events Center, Thomas & Mack Arena, $30 to $160. www.pbrworldfinals.com.

Fine dining: Las Vegas ranks second in Forbes.com's 10 Top Cities for Foodies, right behind New York City. That's according to Forbes writer Shivani Vora, who gives nods to Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace and Firefly on Paradise. Not surprising with world-famous chefs opening restaurants up and down the Strip. www.forbes.com/forbeslife/travel.