This week’s 5 best bets for music in Las Vegas

Blink-182

Blink-182 dropped “California” earlier this month, its first record with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio replacing Blink co-founder Tom DeLonge. The act plays back-to-back shows this weekend at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. Saturday’s show is sold out, but tickets for Sunday are $75.

Chase Rice

Touring in support of his latest single, “Everybody We Know Does,” rising country star Chase Rice plays Saturday at Mandalay Bay Beach with Josh Abbott Band. Tickets are $32.12, and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Barenaked Ladies

On Friday, Barenaked Ladies bring their “Last Summer on Earth” tour to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The Ladies share the bill with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Howard Jones. Tickets are $38.07 to $74.77, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Offspring

Venerable Southern California punk band the Offspring plays the Brooklyn Bowl on Sunday with the Garden and Vegas’ own Mercy Music. Tickets for the 18-and-older show are $43 to $48. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

The Art of Rap

This is an absolute must-see show for hip-hop fans. Saturday’s lineup of legends includes Public Enemy, Grandmaster’s Furious Five, Sugar Hill Gang, EPMD, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep and Kurtis Blow. Tickets are $27.98 to $87.61. The show is at 7 p.m. at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.