Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week

Here are Neon’s top picks for things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, June 12, through Thursday, June 18.

through the weekend/week

Breakaway Music Festival

Still suffering from EDC withdrawal? Get some relief at the Breakaway Music Festival, which takes over Wynn Las Vegas for three days and nights of shows beginning Friday with It’s Murph (Encore Beach Club) and Kaskade (XS Nightclub). Saturday brings Major Lazer (Encore Beach Club) and The Chainsmokers (XS), with the festivities concluding Sunday with Acraze at Encore Beach Club. Weekend passes start at $99 for women, $125 for men; breakawayfestival.com.

‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’

It’s described as a “fast-paced, irreverent, Wild West rock musical on the founding of the Democratic Party.” Directed by Troy Heard from a book by Alex Timbers with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” tackles America’s complicated relationship with its seventh president, but in a fun way. See the Majestic Repertory Theater production at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, with additional performances through July 12, at 1217 S. Main St. Tickets are $49.95; majesticrepertory.com.

friday

‘Short Notice Film Showcase: Student Edition’

Experience the next wave of local talent during “The Short Notice Film Showcase: Student Edition.” Short films by local high school and college students will be screened in conjunction with Film Nevada, Arecibo Films and the Nevada Arts Council. The presentation is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $3.

Juneteenth Celebration

This community event honoring culture, unity and freedom runs 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., in North Las Vegas. The Juneteenth Celebration will feature food trucks, bounce houses, splash pads, indoor activities, game shows, talent showcases, live performances and more. Entry and parking are free; 10DollarXP.com.

saturday

Free Adventure Day

Get outside Saturday with free entry to any of Nevada’s state parks (Spring Mountain Ranch, Ice Age Fossils, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort or Valley of Fire are all near Las Vegas), and enjoy a statewide free fishing day at other sites. No license is required for any of Nevada’s fishable waterways. Wherever the road takes you, just pack plenty of water and always be prepared.

Chrissy Chlapecka

“Welcome to Bimbo Nation, this is orientation,” singer/TikTok star Chrissy Chlapecka announces on “Girlie Pop,” the title track to her 2024 debut EP, in which she turns sexist stereotypes on their thick heads and brings “bimboism” to the dance floor. See her at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Wall at Area15, 3215 S. Rancho Drive. Tickets start at $34; area15.com.

Dayshift

If you’ve reached the age when going out on Saturday night means being miserable for most of Sunday, take heart. Dayshift is here. Promising all the fun of a nightclub with the ability to be in bed before 10 p.m., Dayshift is designed for “the 30+ generation,” but anyone over 21 is welcome. It’s scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday in The Portal at Area15. Tickets are $25; locomotivelive.com.

‘Freestyle Explosion’

“Party Your Body” with Stevie B, who headlines the ’80s and ’90s dance pop throwback bash “Freestyle Explosion” with the Cover Girls, Seduction, Connie, Johnny O, George Lamond, Lisette Melendez, J.J. Fad and more at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Orleans Arena. Tickets start at $54; ticketmaster.com.

monday

Summer in Italy

On Monday, Ferraro’s Ristorante, 4480 Paradise Road, is launching its annual Summer in Italy, a four-course prix fixe menu served daily from 4 to 10:30 p.m. for $75. The menu features six choices for first course (including zucchini blossoms with ricotta), five choices for second course (including gnocchi with pistachio pesto), six choices for third course (including eggplant Parmigiana or osso buco), and four choices for dessert (including tiramisù). Reservations: ferraroslasvegas.com.

wednesday

Bourbon Week

From Wednesday through June 21, Las Vegas Distillery, 7330 Eastgate Road, Suite 100, Henderson, is presenting its inaugural Bourbon Week featuring a limited-run 113-proof bourbon released from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20, cocktail specials and bites all week, bourbon-focused tours, spirits classes and more. For details and schedule, visit lasvegasdistillery.com.