#1. No idea

#2. Lots, but it depends on what you like.

#3. The best rates for shows & most activities in town are reserved for those who gamble heavily.  If that doesn't fit your plans, the second best rates are often set aside for locals.  That typically requires an id card (license, etc) with a Nevada address.  Perhaps someone would go with you and use their id when it's time to pay.

While having an 'O' is always a plus, seeing the show 'O' by Cirque will blow you away.  Sit as close as you can if you get a ticket.  It's the best.

the Blue Men show at the Venetian.  It's just a super extravaganza.  Don't sit in the first three rows.

Try Vegas.com.  they have info, on all of the shows.
My fav is Mystire, at TI.  Also, 'O', at Bellagio.

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The NASCAR races are in town this weekend.  Both the Sams Town 300 (Nationwide Series race) on Saturday and the Shelby 400 (Sprint Cup race) on Sunday.

Kenny Wayne Sheppard is at the Orleans and Emerson Drive is at the South Point.  (Country music acts to go along with a NASCAR theme.)

Wayne Newton (Mr. Las Vegas) is at the MGM Grand.  (Does anyone else know that the official street address for McCarran Airport is 5757 Wayne Newton Dr?)

Cher is at the Coliseum at Caesar's Palace.

Ron White (best known for being part of the Blue Collar Comedy tour) is at the Mirage.

On Saturday Feb. 28 only, Big Head Todd & the Monsters will be at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.  (They had a big hit with "Bittersweet" back in the early '90's.)

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Lots of great shows here, and tix shouldn't be too much of a problem. I would suggest Zumanity at NYNY. It is a tremendously sexy show. If you can get a couch seat, thats great. Some fun things that aren't too expensive are the Dueling Pianos shows, at either NYNY, or Harrahs. Both  will get you singing. Usually a five or ten dollar cover charge for those two on the weekend. If you want some fun things to do, check out vegas dot com for other things. Also, it's Nascar weekend here, so there will be a convert at Sams Town, with Little Big Town. (though Sams Town is out on Boulder Highway, and isn't too close to the strip.) Fine dining is all around the strip, and you can get anything you liket to eat just about anywhere. My faves are Mesa Grill, in Caesars, stripsteak, in Mandalay Bay, Daniel Bouloud's restaurant in Wynn, Mon Ami Gabi, in Paris. Hope this helps, and have a great time while your here.

B.