Seven Nights

Thu 10

If everyday you’re hustling, then find a way to see hero of the hustle, Rick Ross, when the big, bold and bald rapper performs at the Pearl. (In the Palms, doors 9 p.m., tickets from $49, available at Ticketmaster.com.) Mama said knock you out, and tonight at Studio 54 Vegas’ hottest babes gear up to fight for the prize during MGM’s ring-girl competition offering exlusive ring girl contracts. (In MGM Grand, doors 10 p.m., men $20, women $10.) It’s gonna be a tubular time at Tao tonight during the Totally ’80s party, complete with an ’80s celebrity look-alike contest and a $10,000 prize. (In the Venetian, doors 10 p.m., men $20, women $10, locals free.)

Fri 11

We hope you’ve spent the cold and windy months in the gym because it’s finally that time of year: pool season! As the first to open, Wet Republic once again declares war on nightlife. (In the MGM, doors 10 a.m., men $40, women $20, locals free.) Head downtown to the El Cortez and brag about your brushes with rock ’n’ roll greatness as Vegas Seven once again hosts The Tell, a night of live storytelling by Las Vegans. (Doors 7 p.m., no cover.) Tonight at Jet, get down with the slow jams and Chicago rapper Twista, whose new album, The Next Day After, is set to be released later this year. (In The Mirage, doors 10 p.m., $30 cover.)

Sat 12

Receive 20 percent off Desigual’s new collection as the hip clothing store and 944 magazine host Friends and Family Night featuring yummy bites and cocktails. RSVP at FriendsandFamilyNights.com. (In Fashion Show, event 2-8 p.m.) Feed your body in all ways during Vegas StrEATS at the El Cortez, where food and DJs mash up for complete gratification. Artists Sean Rose, Air Stegosaurus with BPSS, DJs Shr3d, 19Sixty, ZO, rapper Fame and more will provide the beats while food trucks Slidin’ Thru, Fukuburger and Sloppi Jo’s are some of the many to bring the meat. (6 p.m., 18+, no cover.) Red Bull Soundclash offers what’s sure to be an electric experience: Grammy-nominated artists the Ting Tings and Cee-Lo Green facing off in a battle to showcase their innovative live performance and improvisation talents. (On Las Vegas Boulevard South across from the Luxor, doors 7 p.m. tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door, available at RedBullUSA.com/Soundclash.)

Sun 13

Enjoy an alternative kind of pool party today and dig up your hippest suit and raddest specs for Neon Reverb’s closing daytime pool party held at Royal Resort, where Vegas’ Zach Ryan & the Rouge will perform followed by Belgium band the Tellers and the Tontons from Houston. (Doors 3 p.m., no cover) Venice Beach boys Terraplane Sun surf over to Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan to show off their SoCal sounds for the next three days. (Shows at 10 p.m. and midnight, no cover.) And if the electronic scene is more your thing, close the club down with acclaimed Vegas house DJ Jordan Stevens at Ghostbar. (In the Palms, doors 10 p.m., $25, local ladies free.)

Mon 14

It’s Industry Night—meaning free local and industry admission—at nightclub faves XS (In the Encore, doors 10 p.m., men $30, women $20), Jet (In The Mirage, doors 10 p.m., $30 cover) and Marquee (In the Cosmopolitan, doors 10 p.m., $25 cover), but don’t miss Xtreme Sushi’s very own little version, offering all beer and house sake for $2 and premium drinks for $3. (8955 S. Eastern Ave., no cover.) Don’t miss out on Crown tonight because you got high; Afroman will be performing his sing-along stoner jams tonight. (In the Rio, doors 9:30 p.m., $25, complimentary tickets are available at VegasHotSpots.com.)

Tue 15

Get in on one of the hottest anniversary celebrations in town during Pure’s six-year anniversary tonight. (In Caesars Palace, doors 10 p.m., men $30, women $20, locals free.) It’s crazy! Its rowdy! It’s March Madness, and it kicks off with viewing parties and drink specials today. At PBR Rock Bar & Grill, get $3 beer from 3-6 p.m. and a free shot when you don the colors of your favorite team (In Planet Hollywood, doors 9 a.m., no cover), and hit up Cabo Wabo, which will feature the Sin City Playmates to feast your eyes on as a break from the game. (In Planet Hollywood, doors 11 a.m., no cover.) Beginning March 16, Rockhouse will host basketball battles, beer-pong competitions and food and drink specials. (Outside Imperial Palace, doors 11 a.m., no cover.)

Wed 16

It’s no wonder the M Resort receives such local love. Its latest idea: Every bar and restaurant offers a 24/7 Happy Hour menu with $5 premium drinks, $3 bottled beer and one-third-off bottled wine. At Surrender, the recent Grammy winner Afrojack is back to make you groove at his Encore residency. (Doors 10 p.m., men $40, women $30, locals free.) It’s almost time to rub shamrocks, so head to Ghostbar as Snitch gives away pots and pots of treasure during its St. Patty’s Day Eve Extravaganza. (In the Palms, doors 10 p.m., $20 cover, locals free.)