JUNE

June 30, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Gwen Stefani. Stefani's "Sweet Escape Tour" plays the MGM Grand Garden Arena for one night only, 8 p.m. June 30. Lady Sovereign is the opening act. Tickets ($152-$1,275): (702) 891-7777.

Jay Leno, now through Nov. 10, Danny Gans Theater at the Mirage. The late-night host performs his comedy commentary at 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through the fall. Tickets (from $213): (702) 792-7777.

JULY

July 5-6, Lionel Richie, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Richie, one of the most successful male artists of the '80s, in concert at 8 p.m. for two nights only. Tickets ($95-$196): shop.vegas.com/shows.

July 12-17, Howie Mandel, MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre. Comedian performs nightly at 9 p.m. in this Thursday-Tuesday six-night stand. Tickets (limited availability; $230): (702) 891-1111.

AUGUST

Aug. 9-Nov. 25, George Carlin, The Orleans Showroom. He of the famed "Seven Words You Can't Say on TV" routine performs several nights a week. Tickets (limited availability, from $245): (702) 365-7075.

CONTINUING

Blue Man Group, 7 p.m. daily, plus 10 p.m. Saturdays, Blue Man Group Theatre. A weird trio of characters in blue perform a show that offers elements of vaudeville, Broadway, art and science. Tickets: (702) 414-1000.

"All Shook Up," 2 p.m. daily, Elvis-A-Rama Museum. Tribute show to the King features impersonator Johnny Edwards. Tickets: (702) 309-7202.

"Tournament of Kings," 6 and 8:30 p.m. daily, Excalibur Arena. Dinner show in which guests are immersed in the Medieval era of knights and kings. Tickets: (702) 597-7600.

"Ovation, the Show," 7 and 9 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Lady Luck Casino and Hotel. Show features specialty acts from around the world, suitable for families. Tickets: (702) 477-3000.

Laugh Trax, comedy shows at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, plus midnight shows Fridays-Saturdays, Gabe Kaplan's Laugh Trax Showroom. Tickets: (702) 547-5300.

Barry Manilow, Tuesdays- Saturdays at the Las Vegas Hilton Theatre. Manilow's "Music and Passion" show continues through December. Tickets ($95-$225): (702) 732-5755.

Hans Klok With Pamela Anderson. "The Beauty of Magic" show plays at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for Performing Arts, through July 12, with shows at 7 and 10 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; dark on Wednesdays. Tickets ($38-$108): (877) 333-9474.

Ricci Martin, son of Dean Martin, performs a tribute to his father, "Dino, His Son Remembers," 7:30 nightly through July 1 at Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Tickets ($22-$44): (877) 677-7111.

Reach Wanda A. Adams at wadams@honoluluadvertiser.com.