Forget the Strip chaos for one night. Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 12, the United States Navy Jazz Band, the Commodores, plays two sets at Vic's Supper Club in Symphony Park, and there is no cover.
That is the whole pitch, and it is a good one. A 19-member big band, a cozy supper club across from The Smith Center, and dinner while the horns do the work.
Low effort, high payoff. That is my favorite kind of date math.
Tonight Only: Two Sets, and the Only No-Cover Night on This List
The Commodores play at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 12, with no cover. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and you can book through vicslasvegas.com or by calling 725-755-5299.
Here is the part most people miss. The other headline nights on Vic's November calendar carry a per-person minimum spend, and tonight does not list one.
| Night | Act | Times | Cover / minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6 and 7 | Dave Damiani | 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. | $35 minimum, then $30 minimum per person |
| Nov. 12 | U.S. Navy Jazz Band, Commodores | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | No cover |
| Nov. 13 and 14 | Michael Ross Nugent | 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. | $35 minimum, then $30 minimum per person |
Pick the 6:30 p.m. seating for a relaxed dinner pace. Pick the 8:30 p.m. seating if you want the night to feel later and a little dressier.
This Band Has Been Doing This Since 1969
The Commodores are the Navy's premier jazz ensemble. The band was founded as a standalone unit in 1969, so it has been delivering world-class jazz for more than half a century.
Its 19 members are drawn from some of the finest musicians in the world. The band has played stages such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Savannah Jazz Festival and Blues Alley.
It has also shared the stage with guest artists including James Taylor, Ray Charles and Branford Marsalis. A free supper club set from a band with that resume is not a normal Thursday.
Expect range, too. Commodores concerts mix classic big band repertoire and vocal jazz arrangements with modern works written by members of the band.
How to Do This Date Right
Vic's Supper Club is at 355 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106, in Symphony Park, directly across from the Discovery Children's Museum and The Smith Center. The room spans 8,560 square feet, with a jazz club and restaurant plus a gaming bar and sports lounge.
Vic's was voted Best Jazz Club by VEGAS Magazine, and DownBeat Magazine has named it one of the world's top jazz venues. The menu blends classic Italian and American dishes, with plates such as Veal Milanese and Porchetta Pomodoro named on the club's own site.
- Reserve first. There are only two seatings tonight, and reservations are strongly encouraged.
- Arrive for the seating you booked, not the other one. The 6:30 p.m. set pairs with a full dinner, and the 8:30 p.m. set pairs with a later night.
- Stay a little after the music. Vic's is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., with a reverse Happy Hour from midnight to 1 a.m. in the bar area.
One night, one room, and a band that has been perfecting this sound since 1969. Book the table, let the big band handle the mood, and take the easy win.
