NBA All-Star Weekend Club Events For February 16

If you’re in Vegas early for the NBA All-Star game, here’s a quick rundown of the major club events happening this Friday, February 16:

• Body English @ Hard Rock Hotel presents and old-school hip hop showcase hosted by Nick Cannon, with special guests including Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson. Performers include Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, DJ Clue, MC Shan and many others. Cover is $40.
• Jet @ The Mirage presents an Adidas-sponsored party hosted by b-ball player Tracy McGrady and rap mogul Diddy, who will also perform.
• Light @ Bellagio presents a Sprite-sponsored party hosted by Lebron James with resident DJ David Christian. Admission is $70.
• OPM Niteclub @ Caesars Forum Shops presents the Young Moguls party with Russell Simmons, Kimora Simmons, and Magic Johnson, along with DJ Funk Master Flex spinning the tunes. Admission is $100.
• Rain @ The Palms presents Shaquille O’Neal hosting “The Welcome to Vegas All-Star Party” with special appearance by Akon. Everyone from Ludacris to Jay-Z have been invited, so this will be a hard one to get into.
• Scores Strip Club presents a double bill, first with a Dennis Rodman-hosted party, then following it up with all-star hosts Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson.
• Studio 54 @ MGM Grand, along with Play Pen Entertainment, present the always smooth LL Cool J at the special “Ladies Night Out II” event. Admission is $115 or go VIP for $220.
• Tabu @ MGM Grand presents the official Black Eyed Peas After-Party. Admission is $150. To purchase tickets, call (702) 891-7777.

**Where possible, I tried to note any cover charges/ticketed admissions that were priced more than the normal cover charge for that club.