BTS is back, and we’re here for it — and you, as well.
When the K-pop superstars return to town for their “BTS The City ARIRANG Las Vegas” takeover from May 20 to 31, their four concerts at Allegiant Stadium will only be one part of the festivities.
What to do when you’re not at the shows? Here’s what:
— BTS fanatics unite for the “by army, for army” BTS Rave Tour featuring DJs Hypegirl and DJ Chen at the “Borahaegas 2.0” six-night residency at 11 p.m. May 22-24 and May 26-28 at the Fremont Country Club, 601 E. Fremont St. Tickets are $35; 601fremont.com.
— Korean American R&B singer-songwriter Justin Park kicks out the K-pop jams with DJ Lucky Lou and DJ Eliana at 10 p.m. May 22 at Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World. Reservations can be made at gatsbysvegas.com.
— Man the frontlines at the “Army Day Out — a K-pop Fan Celebration” at 9 p.m. May 26 at The Wall at Area15, 3215 S. Rancho Drive. Tickets start at $28; area15.com.
— Trust us, cheering lustily for BTS night after night definitely conjures a mighty thirst, which fans can slake with of a trio of K-pop-inspired cocktails at Proper Bar inside Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria. Served from May 23 to 28, the themed sips, each priced at $19, include the Dynamite Fizz, blending vodka, pineapple juice and lemon, topped with sparkling wine; the Butter Bliss, a mix of rum, vanilla syrup and pineapple juice with a splash of cream; and the Starlight Sips, featuring gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice and soda.