South Lake Tahoe’s Ninja Slaughterhouse playing the Hard Rock Café inside Harvey’s Casino

This is often where the big acts come; from casino lounges, to the big stage, South Shore has a variety of venues where you’re sure to find some great live entertainment.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Stateline, Nev. 800-HARRAHS
The South Shore Room has had the nation’s best performers on its stage since 1959. The weekend shows generally begin at 7:30 p.m. At 10:30 p.m. th South Shore Room is converted to the Vex nightclub. This is a young, hip crowd. Must be 21. Center State: Arthur “Arty the Party” Hervey entertains Fridays and Saturdays in to the morning hours on the casino floor.

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

55 Highway 50 Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 1-888-829-7630
If you are staying on the South Shore be sure to have a drink in the Opal Ultralounge, inside Montbleu. What makes this lounge “Ultra?”How about drink specials, go-go dancers and beat-driven music. So don’t forget your dancing shoes.

Harvey’s Resort and Casino

Stateline, Nev. 775-588-2411
Cabo Wabo Cantina’s: Nicknamed “Cabo Tahoe,” it is one of three cantinas started by Sammy Hagar, who sometimes makes a surprise appearance. Live music every night. The Hard Rock Cafe is a restaurant with music for special events, and the Tahoe Live Stag eon Fridays and Saturdays features Jesse Kalin and Cool Black Kettle.

Horizon Casino Resort

Stateline, Nev. 800-648-3322
Golden Cabaret: Intimate room offers Carnival Cabaret, the longest continuous running show at the lake starring female impersonators. Other shows are also booked. At the Aspen Lounge on the casino floor enjoy DJ Dan

Lakeside Inn and Casino

168 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev., 775-588-7777
Special events.

MontBleu Casino Resort and Spa

Stateline, Nev. 888-829-7630
MontBleu Theatre: Major national touring rock, reggae and hip-hop performers frequent the historic venue. Formerly Caesars Tahoe, it is the largest venue at the lake. Also, Blu Nightclub: Doors open at 10 p.m. Live music most nights. Touring and local bands and DJs; and Opal Ultra Lounge: Upscale club with music, body paining and special guests and events.

American Legion Post 795

2747 Young St., South Lake Tahoe, 530-541-8788
Local acts, including the Cash Only Band.

The Beacon

1900 Jameson Beach Road, 530-541-0630
Rum Runners on the beach enhance the sound & ambiance.

The Divided Sky

3200 Highway 50, Meyers, 530-577-0775
Snowboarders enjoy the vibe on the second story.

Flight Deck Bar

Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Airport Road, 530-542-3325
Longtime venue has new ownership.

Fox & Hound

237 Tramway, Stateline, 775-588-8887
Next to Heavenly on the Nevada side.

The Fresh Ketch

2435 Venice Drive, Tahoe Keys Marina, 530-541-5683
Classic locals’ restaurant with weekend music.

McP’s Pub Tahoe

4093 Lake Tahoe Blvd.; (530) 542-4435
Short walk from Casino Corridor with live music five nights a week.

Mo’s Place

3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd. 530-542-1095
New ownership in the Bijou area.

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Inside Rockwater Restaurant, 787 Emerald Bay Road, 530-544-8004
North of the “Y” intersection on Highway 89, check out the Soul Experience and Sean Cummings Celtic Jam.

Riva Grill

900 Ski Run Blvd., Suite 3, 530-542-2600
Jackie Dauzat is a longtime favorite. Venue right on the lake.

Rojos Tavern

3091 Harrison Ave., 530-541-4960
If the walls could talk … Lots of history in the downstairs Cavern.

MacDuff’s

1041 Freemont Ave., 530-541-6603
Intimate and classy.

Whiskey Dick’s Saloon

2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.; 530-544-3425
Sierra Tract neighborhood bar with punk, hip-hop, DJs and rock.

…and there’s sure to be much more musical entertainment to be scheduled throughout the winter. Visit Tahoe.com for current listings of concerts, special performances and other events in the area.