Feb 02 2009
Free Stuff in Vegas Today - 02/02/09
It’s Groundhog Day, also known as the calm after the Super Sunday storm here in Sin City.
By the way, those of us who live in Las Vegas don’t rely on Puxsutauwney Phil to signal the coming of spring. We have Mojave Max…or technically Mojave Max II.
The 65-year old male tortoise spent the final nine years of his life living in a special habitat at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Each year he would emerge from his burrow after his yearly brumation (the reptilian version of hibernation) to herald the beginning of spring and local school children competed in a contest to predict when he would wake up, usually sometime between mid-March and mid-April
Sadly, Max died of natural causes in July 2008 but in October a 10-pound, 19-year old successor was named to carry on the tradition. But this morning when Phil is pulled from his burrow and forced to look for his shadow, Mojave Max will be peacefully enjoying his final weeks of winter rest.
Now onto today’s freebies…
What could be better than faux rock and free booze? Mist Bar and Lounge at TI has both tonight as they host their weekly Almost Famous Rock Band contest and SpyOnVegas open bar. Enjoy complimentary Lotus Vodka cocktails from 6 pm to 9 pm and then unleash your inner rock star and remember why you were forced to go to college and get a real job.
Brad Cordle plays the blues in the Courtyard at the House of Blues . Admission is free for this all ages show and the doors open at 9 pm.
Locals are admitted free to CatHouse at the Luxor this evening for the weekly Madame Monday event. Ladies drink free champagne and sounds are provided by DJ Ikon. Doors open at 10:30 pm.
Loungin’ Around
Gold Coast – Showroom – Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band – 12 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – Karaoke with Jimmy Z – 8 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Latin Dance Party with Vida Nova – 9 pm
Thanks!Now if I can talk my husband into going back!!! I had the best time! Stayed at The Venetian, met Wayne Brady, loved every minute.
So glad you enjoyed your trip! The Venetian is such a beautiful place and on the “must see” list when folks visit. Was lucky enough to see Wayne Brady’s very first show in Las Vegas at Paris several years back and loved it but haven’t yet seen his permanent show. Phantom is also fantastic if you’re into that sort of thing and it’s worth the price of admission to see the theater — truly awesome!