Here are 13 things to do this week in Las Vegas for the week of Oct. 28 through Nov. 3:
1. The National Hot Rod Association returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway through Oct. 30 for the NHRA Toyota Nationals, the final competition in the 2016 NHRA Mello yello Drag Racing Series. The event could determine the NHRA World Championships in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
2. Season 11 winner Grace VanderWaal will headline"America's Got Talent Live" through Oct. 30 at Planet Hollywood. She will be joined by the mentalist duo act The Clairvoyants and Top 10 comedic finalist Tape Face.
3. Trick Pony performs at Stoney's Rockin' Country on Oct. 28. Hit songs include "Pour Me," "On A Night Like This" and "Just What I Do." Trick Pony got its start in 1996 and quickly became one of the most talked about new acts in country music.
4. Loverboy from Canada will sing their biggest hits from the 1980s on Oct. 28 at the Golden Nugget. Hit songs include "Working for the Weekend," "Queen of the Broken Hearts" and "Heaven in Your Eyes."
5. EMMY Award-winning comedian Dennis Miller performs Oct. 28-29 at The Orleans. The Weekend Update spot on "Saturday Night Live" launched his career in 1985. He's known for his sharp wit and keen observations of topical news.
6. South Point Arena and Priefert Pavilion will host the Professional Bull Riders Fan Zone during the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals and PBR BlueDEF Tour Finals in Las Vegas Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 1-5. 10 different cowboys will spend 90 minutes each morning in the fan zone signing autographs and taking pics with fans.
7. The PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition is taking place Oct. 29 at Brooklyn Bowl. The exhibit features posters, apparel, pins and more inspired by the music of PHISH, who performs Oct. 28-31 at MGM Grand. Artists include Michael Boyer, Isadora Bullock, Ryan Kerrigan, Terry Werner, Andrew Bryant, Dayo Knight, Brian Bojo, Fred Sutter and more.
8. The Neon Museum is hosting a Nevada Day Celebration on Oct. 29. Visitors may visit the North Gallery for FREE in celebration of Nevada Day. Sponsored by Bank of George and Boyd Gaming.
9. The Fremont FrightFest through Oct. 31 features Halloween-themed entertainment by Frank & The Steins, special Viva Vision shows, the Zombie Apocalypse Shooting Gallery and Rock of Horrow Halloween Block Party on Halloween night.
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10. GRAMMY nominated recording artist Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer perform Oct. 29 in The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. McGraw rose to fame with the single "I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album "Chariot." The song became the theme song for the TV drama series "One Tree Hill."
11. Kanye West is bringing The Saint Pablo Tour to T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 29. "The Life of Pablo" is Kanye's 7th album. He has sold more than 30 million albums and has had 6 consecutive number one albums and 7 number one singles.
12. Celebrate the 152nd Nevada Day by visiting the famed Hammargren House filled with many odd and unusual items on Oct. 29 and 30. Open noon to 4 p.m. Dr. Hammargren will also be celebrating the release of his new book "neurosurgeon for the Gladiators."
13. The Shiners Hospitals for Children Open tees off Nov. 2 at TPC Summerlin. The annual charity tournament attracts the top golf players in the country. The Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am will take place Oct. 31. The 6th annual Kick Off Your Heels Luncheon is happening Nov. 1. The first round of professional competition will will begin at 7:05 a.m. Nov. 3.
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