SAHARA LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES NEW DISHES, ENTERTAINMENT, MORE IN MAY

Las Vegas (May 2024)
 
SAHARA Las Vegas announces its roster of events and promotions for May, including its lineup of DJs and reggae performances at AZILO Ultra Pool. Additional happenings include Cinco de Mayo specials, new happy hour offers, Mother’s Day promotions and more. The complete list of happenings follows.
 
UFC 301, MAY 4
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
On Saturday, May 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., Chickie’s & Pete’s will host the ultimate closed-circuit viewing party for UFC 301. Fans can enjoy reserved VIP seating and a $95 food and beverage credit for fight-day fare, drinks and bottle service. To purchase tickets, click here.
 
CINCO DE MAYO, MAY 5
AZILO Ultra Pool
All day long, AZILO will offer complimentary pool entry for property guests. The destination will also feature a specialty menu of tempting dishes, including tacos, street corn and nachos for purchase.
 
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, guests can indulge with the chimichanga special for $25 at Uno Más. Additionally, a live Mariachi band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.
 
STAND-UP COMEDY SENSATION ROGELIO RAMOS, MAY 11
SAHARA Theatre
Stand-up comedy sensation Rogelio Ramos will perform inside the SAHARA Theatre on Saturday, May 11. Celebrating over 35 years in the entertainment industry, both in Mexico and internationally, Ramos has become a beloved figure in stand-up comedy. His SAHARA Las Vegas performance will include an engaging and witty blend of laughter, imitations and impersonations, touching on relatable topics such as weddings, father-son relationships, divorce and the everyday joys and challenges of life. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and showtime will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $49 to $99 per person, plus taxes and fees. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
 
MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 12
Amina Spa
This Mother’s Day weekend, guests can enjoy complimentary cookies with any service on Saturday, May 11 or Sunday, May 12. To make an appointment online, click here.
 
Balla Italian Soul
Guests are invited to celebrate mom with a specialty menu of Italian favorites. The family-style Mother’s Day menu includes Colorado rack of lamb, Lobster Fra Diavolo and a divine vegan lasagna with tomato basil motz.
 
WORLD WHISKY DAY, MAY 18
The Tangier
Offering more than 200 brown spirits, guests are invited to say cheers to World Whisky Day with 50% off all whisky.
 
AN EVENING WITH MAYER HAWTHORNE, MAY 26
AZILO Ultra Pool
Guests are invited to an unforgettable evening under the stars at AZILO Ultra Pool with Mayer Hawthorne, the soul sensation from Ann Arbor, Michigan, whose music has captivated audiences worldwide. With accolades from GQ, Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone as well as performances on prime shows such as “Conan” and “TODAY,” Hawthorne’s influence on the music scene is undeniable. Tickets start at $55, plus taxes and fees. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 16. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
 
SUMMER DJ SERIES
AZILO Ultra Pool
Beginning on Friday, May 3, AZILO Ultra Pool will host an array of talented DJs as they spin tunes for guests every Friday through Monday. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the weekly lineup this summer includes DJ Quira on Fridays, DJ Sara on Saturdays, DJ SupaJames on Sundays and Necco on Mondays.
 
REGGAE POOL NIGHTS
AZILO Ultra Pool
This summer, Reggae Pool Nights will heat up the iconic AZILO Ultra Pool. The vibrant seasonal music series promises a stellar lineup of both reggae legends and fresh talent.
 
The first Reggae Pool Night will kick off with King Schascha & The Sin City Rockers as the Festival Grounds After-Party for Lovers & Friends on Saturday, May 4. On Saturday, May 25, Sister Nancy will also perform. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets to Reggae Pool Nights begin at $27, plus taxes and fees. VIP tables are also available. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
 
BRAND-NEW HAPPY HOUR
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
Every day from 2 to 5 p.m., Uno Más offers an array of tempting beverages and dishes during its new happy hour. Drink specials include $5 beers, $10 bartender features and $10 wines by the glass. Cocktail lovers can also rejoice with 50% off all draft cocktails and $12 specialty cocktails.
 
Guests can also savor an array of tacos for $5 each, including fish tacos made with beer battered cod, guacamole and cilantro lime mayo; pastor tacos crafted with marinated pork shoulder, pineapple, onion, cilantro and avocado crema; and pollo asado tacos with citrus-marinated chicken, guacamole, spicy tomatillo salsa, onions and cilantro. Additional happy hour dishes include Queso Fundido for $10, churros for $6 and chips and salsa with the choice of pico de gallo, Morita, Molcajete or spicy tomatillo salsa for $5.
 
FREE BEER DURING VEGAS HOCKEY TEAM GAMES
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
During every Vegas hockey team home or away game, including playoffs, guests wearing their team colors will receive one complimentary beer at Chickie’s & Pete’s. A food purchase is required to redeem this offer. One promo per person, per visit.
 
TEQUILA TUESDAYS
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
Uno Más invites guests to Tequila Tuesdays every Tuesday in May. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., attendees are invited to celebrate with $5 margaritas made with fine Mexican tequila prepared by expert mixologists.
 
50% OFF STEAKS EVERY TUESDAY
Balla Italian Soul
Locals and industry professionals are invited to savor Balla’s selection of premium steaks for 50% off every Tuesday. This includes the 22-ounce bone-in ribeye with roasted garlic and rosemary as well as the 16-ounce New York strip with dried tomato and salsa verde. Flat iron and other featured steaks brought in weekly will also be available. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.
 
50% OFF BOTTLES OF WINE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Balla Italian Soul
Offering an eclectic, Euro-centric wine list, locals and industry professionals can take advantage of 50% off all bottles of wine every Wednesday. Balla’s wine menu includes sommelier-selected varieties, handpicked bottles from northern, central and southern Italy and more. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.
 
MALA VIDA FRIDAYS
AZILO Ultra Pool
Mala Vida Fridays return to AZILO Ultra Pool for the summer season. Every week, visitors can enjoy the hottest Latin nights in Las Vegas with DJs Shark, !Amlou and Beto from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests can RSVP for free admission here.
 
MJ LIVE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT
SAHARA Theatre
MJ LIVE, the award-winning Michael Jackson tribute concert highlighting the talent of the legendary Michael Jackson, moves to SAHARA Las Vegas now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Nightly showtimes will take place at 7:30 p.m.
 
As the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ LIVE recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time. From iconic dance moves like the moonwalk to timeless hits like “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” and “Beat It,” the spot-on show brings all the Gloved One’s staples to life. Dance and sing along during the special Jackson 5 segment featuring classics like “I’ll Be There,” “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and more. Dazzling lighting and effects, plus the MJ LIVE dancers and a live band, make this show a truly spectacular fitting of the King of Pop.
 
Tickets are $66 (excluding tax and fees). Tickets can be purchased in person at the SAHARA Theatre box office daily from 1 to 9 p.m., except on select days when no performances are scheduled, or online at MJ LIVE – Michael Jackson Tribute Tickets, 2024 Concert Tour Dates | Ticketmaster.
 
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Chickie’s and Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Available the entire month of May, Chickie’s and Pete’s will offer the birria burger as its burger of the month. Including an 8-ounce beef patty, toasted mornay cheese, guacamole, queso fresco cheese, birria, onion and cilantro on a brioche black pepper bun, this burger will be available for $28.
 
Amina Spa Spring Specials
Now through Friday, May 31, Amina Spa will offer a selection of limited-time treatments and specials ideal for the spring season. For $55, guests can get ready for pool season with a pineapple rum pedicure. This 50-minute treatment includes an aromatic blend of pineapple, creamy vanilla and dark rum as well as a foot soak, moisturizing scrub, trim, cuticle clean up and polish of choice. Visitors searching for a refreshing and restorative treatment are invited to try the watermelon rejuvenating facial for $125. This 50-minute treatment will protect the skin from everyday environmental elements and features a hydrating, plant-based cleanser and watermelon mask rich in vitamin C. Lastly, Amina Spa will offer the coconut lime massage for $125. This 50-minute tropical experience includes a full-body exfoliation and application of lotion to seal in moisture. These specials may not be combined with other offers or discounts. An automatic 18% gratuity will also be applied.
 
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, AZILO Ultra Pool, one rooftop pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain’s Balla. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.
 
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