Wet Republic Opens for the Season; Jacob Lusk at HOB

MGM GRAND — Wet Republic plans to make its 2012 debut on Friday, March 9. The dayclub kicks off the pool season with five days of adults-only action. Reality star Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett, DJ Bob Sinclair, a special residency starring Sky Blu of LMFAO, the return of Hot 100 and the unveiling of a new weekly Sunday industry party get the party started for the club, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. [EaterWire]

MANDALAY BAY — Recording artist and American Idol Season 10 finalist Jacob Lusk will perform as a special guest at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch this Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lusk is joining St. Paul's Concert Choir with David Blakely on the Hammond B3 Organ, 15 vocalists and three musicians. Tickets for the event are $37 for adults and $17 for children 11 and under. For tickets, call 702-632-7600. [EaterWire]