The Wizard of Oz takes over the revolutionary Sphere with its massive wraparound screens creating an immersive journey through Munchkinland, Emerald City, and beyond—complete with multisensory effects that let you feel the tornado and smell the flowers. For provocative late-night entertainment, Absinthe at Caesars Palace delivers death-defying acrobatics and risqué comedy in an intimate spiegeltent setting, while magic lovers can catch legendary duo Penn & Teller at the Rio blending grand illusions with their trademark reveals and skeptical wit.
If you're looking for something delightfully off-beat, Zombie Burlesque at V Theater puts the undead on stage for a campy 1950s-style variety show featuring live big band music and performers who've perfected the art of being both seductive and silly. Film buffs should head to The Beverly Theater in the Arts District for a rare double feature pairing Chris Marker's experimental masterpiece La Jetée with Fellini's hallucinogenic "Toby Dammit," while country fans can catch authentic performances at Ole Red with acts like the Chris Lozano Band settling in for multiple nights in Blake Shelton's honky-tonk venue.