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EDC 2024: Five back-to-back sets to catch at the Speedway

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Two Chicago house and techno kings with a staggering catalog of club hits? We approve of the John Summit-Green Velvet teamup.

EDC 2024: Lady Faith talks hardstyle, Persian culture and DJ inspiration

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Lady Faith spins at the EDC Wasteland Stage on May 19.

Former Shirelles singer Ané Marshall brings a new production to Myron’s

Thursday, May 16, 2024

“It’s a Man’s World…Buttt” takes the stage at the Smith Center on May 19.

Sister rock ’n’ roll duo Dog Party barks back with a new LP and gig at Red Dwarf

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Dog Party with Sweet Gloom takes the stage May 23 at the Red Dwarf.

UNLV’s StepUp & StartUp intern program bolsters the engineering talent pool

Thursday, May 9, 2024

In its first year, the engineering program doled out 50 paid internships at 24 local startups.

Miami rap queen Trina talks about her life and career during Vegas visit

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Everyone from Ludacris and Missy Elliott to Latto and Snoop Dogg have clamored to collaborate with Trina. In the wake of the canceled Lovers & Friends Festival, she spoke about "expanding her empire."

Vegas' Lovers & Friends Festival canceled due to high winds

Saturday, May 4, 2024

The Lovers & Friends Festival, scheduled to kick off its third year at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, May 4, has been canceled due to dangerous winds predicted to last through the weekend.

How the experiential Area15 complex could become a new kind of Las Vegas theme park

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Area15 has subverted and transformed Vegas’ take on themed attractions—and it’s becoming one of our rare cultural exports.

Artist in ‘Bloom’: Vegas poet and neo-soul siren AKASHAA steps into her own identity on new album

Thursday, May 2, 2024

An introspective journey rife with texturally dynamic soundscapes, “Bloom” grows in size with every listen.

Leon Bridges wants to tend to his Texas roots in his next album

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Fort Worth-raised Grammy Award winner Leon Bridges performs at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on April 25.

Five Thoughts: Faye Webster at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (April 17)

Thursday, April 18, 2024

The indie folk-pop star brought a wealth of genre-hopping grooves to the stage.

As Gen Zers forgo alcohol at entertainment events, cannabis consumption lounges can fill a gap

Thursday, April 18, 2024

A survey conducted by cannabis research and data analyst firm New Frontier Data found that 69% of adults ages 18 to 24 prefer weed over alcohol.

Swan Dive arrives, Post NC heads to Japan and more Las Vegas music news

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Earlier this month, the highly anticipated live music venue and bar Swan Dive made its debut in the Arts District.

Durango’s Summer House brings a year-round feast of seasonal delights

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Chef Ben Goodnick is serving up a California-inspired menu focused on fresh ingredients at the new casino restaurant.

Singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin revels in her indie residency at the Beverly Theater

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Julia Jacklin performs at the Beverly Theater in Downtown Las Vegas on April 18 and 25 and May 2.

Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani Leave Their Stamp on Ole Red Las Vegas Grand Opening

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“This place is absolutely a work of art, it truly is, man,” the country singer said of his new Vegas venue Ole Red on Tuesday night. “I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’ve never seen anything built quite like this.” 

Photographic hip-hop history is on display at Vegas' Arts Factory

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

As a legendary b-boy of the Bronx-based Rock Steady Crew, Lemberger (aka Mr. Freeze) has forged a legacy with his fleet-footed moves. This Arts Factory exhibit captures them on film.

New Las Vegas Strip spot Ole Red becoming a home for local country acts

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Country star Blake Shelton’s new saloon and live music venue at Horseshoe Las Vegas is off to a fun and fast start.

Women in Vegas music: 13 innovators shaping the sound of the local scene

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Some of these talents are regarded in the community as musical veterans; others represent the next generation. Regardless, each woman highlighted here contributes something special to the scene.

Horror author, screenwriter and scholar Tananarive Due visits the Beverly Theater

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Tananarive Due stands at the forefront of Black horror and Afrofuturistic sci-fi writers who have reshaped the genre.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas celebrates 10 years as a live music mecca

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Since opening at the Linq Promenade in March 2014, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas has been a destination for some of the best and most under-appreciated names in music.

Broadway musical ‘Follies’ makes an ambitious debut with massive moments and legendary showgirls

Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Tony Award-winning musical “Follies” will take the stage at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino & Hotel for six performances starting on April 11.

Key 3: Las Vegas musician Ted Sablay on the albums that informed his point of view

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The seasoned guitarist has been a staple of the Killers’ touring band for the past 17 years.

'Barefoot Dutchman' Anton Nootenboom stops in Vegas during his walk across the U.S.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Since February, the Dutch Army veteran has been traveling barefoot across Los Angeles and the Nevada desert on an ambitious 3,100-mile journey across the U.S. to raise awareness for men’s mental health. 

Voltaire’s glam-filled ‘Belle de Nuit’ is a thrilling new take on cabaret

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Music and fashion intersect in such a cinematic way. Segments are sexily scored with a good amount of bass in mind.

Get to know K.E.W.K., an emerging band claiming its space in the Vegas music community

Thursday, March 14, 2024

With K.E.W.K.’s first single behind them, they’re working on new material and already have plenty for a record.

Local music notes: Viaje Nahual, Twist Off, Sonia Barcelona and more

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Viaje Nahual will share a stage with Interpol at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on May 10.

Las Vegas musician Daryll Borges on hitting high notes with Opportunity Village’s arts programs

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Borges spent eight years working with Opportunity Village’s disabled students, including the Elvis tribute group OV Elvi, then began to oversee the arts program.

Bruno Mars’ new Bellagio lounge The Pinky Ring delivers glam and grandiosity

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Mars’ style can be traced all over this penthouse-style party pad—he even has his Grammy awards on display.

Evolution of a favorite: Chef Dan Krohmer injects new life into the Other Mama experience

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Instead of using spectacle, Krohmer is banking on the basics—and a stylish new bar and lounge area.

Bright Eyes, Cap’ N Jazz to Play Best Friends Forever Festival in Las Vegas

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

The three-day festival is set for the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center in October.

Sleater-Kinney’s Corin Tucker talks strengthening band bonds and harnessing positivity from pain

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

The seminal indie rock duo plays Brooklyn Bowl on February 29.

Ramen Boys’ impeccable soup game makes it a strong comfort food contender

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

There’s no shortage of great ramen spots in the heart of Chinatown, but this Decatur and Twain shop is flourishing as the new kid on the block.

Las Vegas battles fentanyl-related overdose deaths with increased awareness and availability of Narcan

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

The FDA approved naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, but the emergency treatment could cost around $50.

Triumph in Las Vegas: Wu-Tang Clan smashes opening weekend of historic hip-hop residency

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

Personality precedes each verse for these hip-hop stars.

Teeing off: A look ahead at next-level venue Atomic Golf

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

The 100,000-square-foot golf range and entertainment spot started construction next to the Strat in December 2022 and should open by spring.

Left of Center Gallery continues its journey as a cultural hub and home for Black art in Las Vegas

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, Left of Center Gallery may as well be on its own island, but founder Vicki Richardson says “There’s no other place that I would rather be … other than on the fringes like we have been.”

Midnight Brunch at Downtown Cinemas provides a comfy alternative to the club

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

The new grownup sleepover party offers movies, cocktails and snacks.

Key 3: CoCo Jenkins shares three essential albums that inspire

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

The Las Vegas musician recently released her own beat tape and supported rapper Dizzy Wright on tour.

Distinct stand-up star Atsuko Okatsuka brings her biggest tour yet to the Mirage

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024

Okatsuka says she didn’t fully find her comedic voice until about five years ago.

Majestic Repertory Theatre’s hit ‘Scream’d’ is back, and it’s shining a light on the Las Vegas theater scene

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024

“All these elements have really come together to create this unique thing. I certainly hope it’s not lightning in a bottle ... or if it is, I hope it’s a really big bottle.”

Brewing kindness: Dig It! Coffee founder advocates for all abilities in the workplace

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

Taylor Gardner Chaney created the Garden Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at helping adults with disabilities learn to live their lives to the fullest.

Asteroid M Records founder Cody Leavitt mentors Las Vegas’ musical outcasts

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

“Music’s like a life raft for a lot of kids who could have gone down to gangs, drugs. It becomes this really positive thing that teaches you self-reliance.”

Qarma Nightclub at Queen Las Vegas spices up the gay club scene

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

Qarma maintains a stacked calendar to keep the “girls, gays and theys” satisfied.

Local music notes: Caravels returns, Beverly Theater lands a residency and more

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

There’s a ton of new music from 2023 you might’ve missed. Let’s get you up to speed.

Roy Choi and Jon Favreau steer The Chef Truck into Park MGM

Monday, Jan. 1, 2024

After the film Chef and the Netflix cooking series The Chef Show, this duo collaborated again to bring those big-screen dishes to life on the Las Vegas Strip.

New local concept 3 Little Chicks finds a healthy medium with flavorful favorites

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023

The women behind Café Lola and Saint Honoré have been on the cusp of creating of a fast-casual culinary empire.

Wu-Tang Clan to headline hip-hop residency at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

Four dates have been announced so far for February and March.

Mondays Dark celebrates a decade of giving back to Las Vegas

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

The twice-monthly fundraising variety show hosted by Mark Shunock takes over the Pearl Concert Theater this week for its biggest party yet.

Las Vegas’ first BravoCon proves reality TV has found a comfortable home on the Strip

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

“People come here to escape. They come here to have fun. For our shows, I think they want to capture our talent experiencing new things in a place that they feel comfortable, and I think they feel very comfortable here.”