Don’t Miss It

BILLY JOEL

You loved him just the way he was. And don't worry, he still sounds great even though he looks like Vladimir Lenin. The Piano Man sings you a song or 20 at the MGM Grand Garden arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $86.75-$191.75; call 891-7777.

THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE! ON STAGE: A CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

If you don't have kids, you're not even reading this. If you have kids, you already have tickets because Thomas the Tank Engine isn't just a train to the Play-Doh set; he's the Beatles on wheels. Climb aboard at 7 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, or 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday at Cox Pavilion, Tropicana Avenue and Swenson Street. Tickets are $17-$48 for adults, $12-$26 for children 12 and younger; call 739-3267.

DOOBIE BROTHERS

Everybody's favorite cannabis-monikered fake siblings take it to the street behind the Strip at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road. If you go, ask where Michael McDonald is for us. Like he has something better to do? Tickets are $58.91-$93.50; call 732-5755.

BROKEN SPINDLES

This intriguing electronic band consists solely of multitalented Omaha, Neb., resident Joel Petersen, who also plays bass and guitar in the Faint. Catch Joel and the Afghan Raiders at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Beauty Bar, 517 Fremont St. Admission is $10; call (323) 217-9474.

Don't Miss It is compiled by Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Corey Levitan. Contact him at 383-0456 or clevitan@reviewjournal.com

RICHARD MARX

Last week, we recommended Michael Bolton. So naturally, this week, Richard Marx. The good news: Anyone who might see you attending a Richard Marx concert is also attending a Richard Marx concert. He'll be right there waiting for you at 8 p.m. Saturday at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas. Tickets are $34-$62.50; call 547-5300.