Arts & Culture

The cast of “Scream’d: An Unauthorized Musical” performs at the Majestic R ...

Guide to arts and culture events happening in Las Vegas this week

Las Vegas is full of culture, with thriving music, art and theater scenes. Check out our selection of arts and culture events this week and every week.

“Threads of Expression,” an exhibition celebrating creativity through quilting, fiber art a ...

What’s on display at Las Vegas art galleries this week

Here’s what’s on display at Las Vegas art galleries right now.

Briefs: Art, music and more, Nov. 22-28

MUSIC: Winchester hosts plenty of pianists: Six pianists, 60 fingers, 88 keys. That’s the formula for “60 in the 88s,” a Saturday concert presented at the Winchester Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Jazz Society.

Las Vegas Philharmonic will mark 50th anniversary of Kennedy assassination

The program’s the same, but the conductor on the podium has changed for the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Saturday Masterworks concert, themed “Love of Country.”

Prison play starts with bang, then falls flat

Peter DeAnda’s play “Ladies in Waiting,” written in 1968, could be an inspired treatise on prison overcrowding, segregation, deplorable conditions of prison life, and how incarceration changes a person. With permission, or done by the playwright (in attendance opening night), the script has been restructured for this joint effort by the Off Strip and TwoCan production companies. It could remain relevant today in all aspects except for the forced segregation. But, under the direction of Audrei-Kairen, it doesn’t.

‘Of Mice and Men’ stands tall amid grim setting

“Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck’s tragic 1937 tale about the illusory nature of the American Dream, is classic because its idea of the fragility of human existence remains a universal truth which repeats itself time and again. Las Vegas Academy Theatre gives the play an atmospheric presentation which is as good, if not better, than any professional company could provide.

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i_1	I'm staying on the Strip. What's a must-see attraction?	The Las Vegas Strip is full of iconic sights. We narrowed down the list to a handful that you can check out for free or at a (relatively) low cost. The attractions range from a free, 14,000-square-foot garden at Bellagio to riding a gondola through the Venetian, as well as The High Roller, Shark Reef, Sphere Experience, rides at the Strat and The Fountains of Bellagio. Check out the attractions.
i_2	Where should I grab a drink in downtown Las Vegas?	As the downtown Arts District has grown in recent years, so has its bar scene. We highlight five of the best spots to grab a cold one or a high-end cocktail. This list has something for everyone, including a punk rock dive bar, a hidden experimental cocktail bar, locals' favorites and many more. Stop by Liquid Diet, Velveteen Rabbit, Berlin Bar, Rebar, Garagiste and others. Check it out.
i_3	What are the most unique experiences in Las Vegas?	Plenty of gems throughout the Silver State await those who are willing to wander outside of the Las Vegas Valley. For those with desert wanderlust — or who would enjoy a skydiving free fall with views of Hoover Dam at 120 mph — the list is fodder for bucket lists and exploration. It also includes a hot spring in ghost town Gold Point, mining Nevada's state gemstone, climbing Mount Whitney near Reno, zip-lining the Fremont Street Experience and clear-boat canoeing on Lake Tahoe. Read the guide.
i_4	What are some family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas?	The first day of school is fast approaching for K-12 students, but there’s still time for summer fun. Whether the family wants to get up close and personal with wildlife, explore nature, experience immersive art or cool off in a nice pool, Las Vegas offers something for everyone before school bells toll again Aug. 12. This includes seeing big cats at Lion Habitat Ranch, the Flamingo wildlife habitat, the "origins of Las Vegas" at Springs Preserve and more. See our guide.
i_5	Which resort pools admit Las Vegas locals?	As the sun beats hotter and hotter on the Las Vegas Valley throughout the summer, locals without an easy way to cool down may find themselves jealous of the tourists relaxing on their poolside lounge chairs. But there’s no need for bad vibes. Several resorts around the Las Vegas Valley allow area residents into their resort pool areas — some even for free, like Palms and Park MGM. Get your swim on.
i_6	I want to hit the club but don't know where to start. Where should I go?	Twenty-thousand-pound chandeliers, lighting rigs designed to look like spacecraft and $40,000 bottle service. No, there’s nothing quite like the nightlife scene in Las Vegas. But with so many high-end clubs vying for your dollar (dollars by the thousand, to be more accurate), where to begin? Right here with this guide to some of the biggest and best spots on the Strip: Drai's, Hakkasan, Marquee, Omnia and others.