Coming events and attractions in Las Vegas

ONGOING

Wes Winters

When, where: Through August at the Steve Wyrick Theatre (at Planet Hollywood).

Highlights: After a nearly five-year run at the Liberace Museum, self-taught pianist Winters moves his acclaimed tribute show to the Strip beginning Tuesday.

Info: (702) 777-9974.

Dinner and a movieWhere, when: Through December at the Platinum Hotel.

Highlights: As the stars come out at dusk on Friday and Saturday evenings, they also light up the outdoor silver screen on the Platinum’s fifth-floor pool deck.

Info: (702) 365-5000.

Torn From Home: My Life as a RefugeeWhere: Lied Discovery Children’s Museum (downtown).

Highlights: Visitors of all ages will be inspired by this exhibit, which focuses on the struggles faced by children in war-torn countries.

Info:www.ldcm.org.

JULY 5

American Idols Live

Where: Thomas & Mack Center on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus.

Highlights: The top 10 finalists come together onstage.

Info: (702) 739-3267.

JULY 11-20

NBA Summer League

Where: Cox Pavilion.

Highlights: Many of basketball’s biggest names turn up the heat on the UNLV campus.

Info: (702) 739-3267.

JULY 18

Kathy Griffin

Where: Mandalay Bay.

Highlights: Griffin promises to get her guests caught up on the latest Hollywood gossip -- in her own hilarious style, of course.

Info: www.mandalaybay.com.

JULY 19

Coldplay in concert

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Highlights: Britain’s biggest band comes to town with its Viva la Vida tour.

Info: www.mgmgrand.com.

JULY 26

Toby Keith in concert

Where: Mandalay Bay.

Highlights: The country legend will perform many of his fans’ favorites live.

Info:www.mandalaybay.com.

JULY 31 TO AUG. 6

Wayne Newton in concert

Where: MGM Grand Hollywood.

Highlights: The intimate, 740-seat theater provides an up-close-and-personal look at “Mr. Las Vegas.”Info:www.mgmgrand.com.