Still a Rebel

You’ve got to hand it to Billy Idol. At 63 years old, the wild superstar can still rock those shimmering pearlescent locks. And what better place to do it than at The Pearl? Palms’ famed concert venue is home to the platinum artist for a series of heart-pounding shows early this month.

Joined by longtime guitarist Steve Stevens and the Billy Idol Band, England’s bad boy of punk will pack the 2,200-seat Pearl Theater for five nights of excitement. Expect a career retrospective from the Generation X band-era to his sizzling 1981 solo debut through a songbook of eight studio albums.

Just like the Palms’ recent rebirth, the music of MTV’s heyday has experienced a spectacular renaissance. Stars like Janet Jackson, Def Leppard and Aerosmith are top draws around the Strip and music video pioneers Duran Duran, Lionel Richie and Toto headline at the annual Life Is Beautiful festival.

But it’s Idol and his distinctive look that became synonymous with the phrase “I Want My MTV.” At the forefront of music’s second British Invasion, he swept through the States with unstoppable hits like “Rebel Yell,” “Cradle of Love,” “Mony Mony,” “Eyes Without a Face,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself” and “Flesh For Fantasy.” Crisscrossing genres of rock, glam and dance, Idol made his own rules with unapologetic sexuality.

Stevens’ sizzling guitar licks have been a big part of Idol’s distinctive sound. While co-writing songs for five of Idol’s albums, Stevens also worked with the likes of Michael Jackson and Robert Palmer. He lent his talents to the Top Gun soundtrack and then collaborated with Idol on a song for the film Speed. The duo parted ways after the ’80s explosion to focus on solo projects but returned for 2005’s Devil’s Playground. They’ve teamed up once more for a string of Vegas dates, beginning Oct. 4. Be a part of this international concert experience. –Sam Novak

The Pearl at Palms, 9 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 9 & 11-12, $34.95-$149.95 plus tax and fee. 702.944.3200

Photo by: Blackwell Studios Photography

Dine and Donate

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés offers the new Dessert Graffiti, featuring more than a dozen bites meant to be shared between four to six people. Each month, the dessert’s theme coincides with a charity. This month links up with The Bee Informed Partnership—the dessert features 15 honey-infused and honey-inspired dishes with a portion of the cost donated to increasing awareness of the honey bee. –Kiko Miyasato

Sahara Las Vegas, for more information call 702.761.7610

Photo by: Pierre Manning

It’s Gettin’ Hot

Most Cirque du Soleil shows are super family friendly, and then there’s Zumanity. This show is adults only, and man, oh man, is it one unforgettable adult adventure. Combining the athletic, acrobatic talents Cirque is well-known for with envelope-pushing, made-for-the-bedroom fantasies—it’s an evening of pure, titillating entertainment. –Kiko Miyasato

New York-New York, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Tues., starting at $69, 18+. 866.606.7111

Rolling Out the Fun

Get your sushi on! Every Friday, from 7 to 11 p.m., enjoy Sake to Me at Kumi Japanese Restaurant + Bar at Mandalay Bay. Chef Akira Back’s restaurant and lounge offer a secret menu, a new specialty cocktail and sushi roll and half-priced bottles of sake. To keep the room’s vibe lively, DJ sets soundtrack the event from beginning to end. –Kiko Miyasato

Mandalay Bay, 7-11 p.m. Friday. 702.632.7200