If you've been looking for an excuse to go to Park MGM, the Jonas Brothers just gave you one. The band announced four shows at Dolby Live this May, part of what's shaping up to be a busy spring concert season. Meanwhile, the Bizarre Bar is getting ready to open at Area15 (yes, another concept at that ever-expanding complex off the 15), and the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival is making its return for anyone who's ever wondered how those songs actually get written.
The Jonas Brothers shows are May 1, 2, 3, and 6. Tickets go on sale this week, and if you've been to any big-name Vegas residency lately, you know how fast good seats disappear. Park MGM is easy to get to from pretty much anywhere in the valley, though parking can get messy on weekend nights when multiple venues are running shows. The Bizarre Bar, meanwhile, is part of Area15's ongoing effort to become the valley's weirdest entertainment destination. It's a cocktail bar with immersive installations, which in Area15 language probably means you'll be drinking while surrounded by something neon and vaguely trippy.
The Songwriters Festival is less of a spectacle and more for people genuinely interested in the craft. It brings together working musicians and writers to talk shop and perform stripped-down versions of songs you've probably heard on the radio. It's a different vibe from the usual Vegas entertainment machine.