Comedian Vicki Barbolak joins Adam Torres on Las Vegas Live to talk about her journey from starting comedy at 40 to performing in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. In this episode we also break down the Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas, including Jennifer Lopez’s residency and Peso Pluma’s arena concert.

Vicki shares how she went from running a carpet business to becoming a Comedy Store regular, appearing on America’s Got Talent, and eventually landing a residency in Las Vegas.

In the second half of the show, Adam Torres runs through the weekly Top 10 Things To Do in Las Vegas, featuring major concerts, sports events, and shows happening across the city.

Featured in this episode:

• Vicki Barbolak interview
• Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Las Vegas
• Jennifer Lopez Up All Night residency
• Peso Pluma live in Las Vegas
• Illenium at Sphere
• UFC Fight Night at UFC Apex
• Vegas Golden Knights home games
• WCC Basketball Tournament
• WAC Basketball Tournament
• HIMSS conference week in Las Vegas

If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas or looking for something new to do this week, Las Vegas Live gives you a quick breakdown of the biggest events happening in the city.

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New episodes of Las Vegas Live weekly with host Adam Torres.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:30 Starting Comedy at 40

01:08 Comedy Class and First Mics

03:00 All In on the Dream

04:06 Trailer Life Lessons

06:25 Big Break at Comedy Store

07:59 AGT Changes Everything

10:48 From AGT to Vegas Residency

11:53 Weekly Kimmel Club Party

12:58 Tickets Deals and VegasNearMe

14:14 Opportunity Village Fundraiser

14:56 Top 10 Things to Do

20:52 Wrap Up and Next Week

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Ricardo Arjona live at T-Mobile Arena, Rugby League at Allegiant Stadium, and Eagles at Sphere headline Las Vegas this week.

This week in Las Vegas features arena concerts, international sports, Broadway at The Smith Center, major conventions including IFA and WPPI, and headline residencies across the Strip.

In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down:

• Ricardo Arjona at T-Mobile Arena
• Rugby League Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium
• Eagles at Sphere
• Def Leppard at The Colosseum
• New Kids on the Block at Dolby Live
• MGM Slam
• Spamalot at The Smith Center
• The Head and The Heart
• Bob Marley Hope Road
• IFA Convention & WPPI Expo

If you're planning a Vegas trip or deciding what to do this weekend, this episode gives you a clear breakdown of dates, venues, and how to think about building your night. Get tickets and compare prices at https://www.vegasnearme.com/

New episodes weekly.

00:00 This Week in Las Vegas: Big Events, Big Choices (Feb 23–Mar 1)

00:29 Plan Smarter: Use VegasNearMe to Compare Shows, Tickets & Dates https://www.vegasnearme.com/

01:00 #10 Bob Marley: Hope Road — Immersive New Show at Mandalay Bay

01:56 #9 The Head and the Heart — One-Night Indie Folk Concert

02:35 #8 Spamalot at The Smith Center — Broadway Comedy Night Out

03:23 #7 MGM Slam Tennis — Arena-Style Tennis Under the Lights

04:06 #6 New Kids on the Block — Nostalgia Party at Dolby Live

04:52 #5 Major Conventions: IFA at Mandalay Bay + WPPI at Rio

05:58 #4 Def Leppard — Classic Rock in Caesars’ Colosseum

06:39 #3 Eagles at Sphere — The Must-See Residency Experience

07:28 #2 Rugby League Triple-Header — International Takeover at Allegiant

08:09 #1 Ricardo Arjona — The Week’s Biggest Arena Concert at T-Mobile

08:59 Wrap-Up: Full Top 10 Recap + What’s Next on Las Vegas Live

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This week on Las Vegas Live, Marc Anthony brings high-energy Latin pop to Fontainebleau, Barrios vs Garcia headlines a major boxing night at T-Mobile Arena, and the Eagles return to Sphere for one of the biggest residency experiences in the city.

We break down the true headline events shaping Las Vegas this week — from arena fights and iconic rock residencies to convention surges that are quietly shifting the energy across the Strip.

Marc Anthony takes over BleauLive Theater for a Friday night performance packed with global hits and crowd momentum. At T-Mobile Arena, Barrios vs Garcia delivers a true fight-week atmosphere in the fight capital of the world. And at Sphere, the Eagles continue their residency inside the most immersive venue in entertainment.

Plus: what MAGIC and WVC conventions mean for hotel demand, midweek buzz, and restaurant reservations.

If you're planning your week in Las Vegas — whether you're visiting or local — this is your full breakdown.

00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live + How to Use VegasNearMe https://www.vegasnearme.com/

00:43 #10 Absinthe at Caesars Palace — Intimate, Wild Variety Show

01:33 #9 The Wizard of Oz at Sphere — Classic Film, Immersive Format

02:24 #8 New Kids on the Block at Dolby Live — Nostalgia Pop Night

03:09 #7 Chicago at The Venetian — Classic Hits, No Gimmicks

03:49 #6 JAMz Nationals at Orleans Arena — Cheer Competition Week

04:29 #5 Major Convention Week: MAGIC + Western Veterinary Conference

05:23 #4 Marc Anthony at BleauLive Theater — High-Energy Salsa Concert

06:01 #3 Def Leppard Caesars Palace Residency — Big Rock Production

06:39 #2 Barrios vs Garcia at T-Mobile Arena — Saturday Fight Card

07:23 #1 Eagles Live at Sphere — The Week’s Must-See Headliner

08:12 Wrap-Up + Plan Your Week with VegasNearMe

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