Seven Las Vegas Hotels Keep Indoor Smoking Out
Six hotels keep indoor hotel spaces smoke-free; Park MGM extends the ban to its casino. Fees and parking charges vary, and Four Seasons guests can still encounter smoke at Mandalay Bay.
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Storm Forces Age of Chivalry Festival to Close Early
Dangerous winds closed Sunset Park on Sunday, ending the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival a day early. Las Vegas matched its October daily rainfall record as showers continued to threaten the valley.
Glaser and Spade Extend Caesars Residency Into 2027
Four 8 p.m. performances are set for January and April 2027. General ticket sales opened October 2, with a 20-ticket limit per performance.
Harry Reid Gains 15 Points, Holds Fifth-Place Rank
Harry Reid International Airport held fifth place among mega airports in J.D. Power’s 2026 study. Its score rose 15 points while construction continued.
Metallica Opens Its Sphere Residency With Two Different Sets
The 24-show Las Vegas run opened October 1 and 3 with separate setlists and songs returning after years away. It continues through March 13, 2027.
Flash Flooding Closes Las Vegas Routes as Crashes Are Reported
A flash flood warning covered Las Vegas and nearby communities Sunday. Rainfall reached as much as 3 inches in parts of the warned area, disrupting travel.
United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge
United Airlines will run three round-trip flights between Tokyo/Narita and Las Vegas in January 2027 for CES, with departures set before and after the tech show. The move targets a spike in international demand.
Kapuso stars electrify Pinoy Festival at Gold Coast Las Vegas
Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Boobay, Tekla, and AiAi delas Alas drew crowds to the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for the Pinoy Festival Las Vegas, running October 9 to 11.
Smoke Grounds Southwest Flight at Las Vegas Airport
A Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 was sidelined at Harry Reid International after smoke billowed from its right main landing gear, forcing a long delay and a last-minute aircraft swap for Chicago passengers.
Barry Manilow pulls plug on Westgate Las Vegas shows after bronchitis
Barry Manilow canceled his Saturday show at Westgate Las Vegas after bronchitis flared up, just days after stepping back on stage following a six-week lung cancer recovery.
Julie Anne San Jose hits Las Vegas before Pinoy Festival show
Julie Anne San Jose arrives in Las Vegas for the Pinoy Festival, taking in the city with Rayver Cruz and Alden Richards ahead of her performance. The trio mixes sightseeing with festival prep on the Strip.
Toca Madera rolls out Dia de los Muertos menu at Crystals
Toca Madera inside The Shops at Crystals is pouring Dia de los Muertos cocktails and serving a themed dessert through November 2. The limited run targets Las Vegas diners chasing seasonal menus and one-off experiences.
New Kids on the Block set October 2026 Las Vegas run
The Boston pop group will play The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM, with four confirmed dates in October 2026. Every show stays at one Strip venue, locking in a single location for the residency.
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Eight Spring Mountain Restaurants Las Vegas Locals Keep Returning To
Spring Mountain Road’s Chinatown includes late-night pho at Phở Kim Long and weekend dim sum at longtime neighborhood restaurants. These eight stops range from quick meals to dinners that require reservations.
Tyler Vorce Opens Lilli in Las Vegas Chinatown
Lilli opened on Spring Mountain Road with four- and eight-course menus priced at $98 and $188 per person. Chef Tyler Vorce brings experience from The French Laundry and kitchens in France to Las Vegas Chinatown.
Las Vegas Brings Shakespeare to Its Fall Calendar
Boys Town Nevada will mark 35 years of service at an Oct. 23 Henderson gala. Fall programming also brings Shakespeare to local stages, with a recycled-art contest deadline approaching.
Raiders Bring Cancer Event to West Las Vegas Library
After severe weather canceled the 27th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Las Vegas walk, the Raiders and American Cancer Society held a free event Oct. 13 at West Las Vegas Library.
Bravo Insider Offers Four Nights at the Vanderpump Hotel
The prize pairs a four-night stay at The Vanderpump Hotel with roundtrip airfare. It also includes a $500 restaurant credit and a Soleia Beach daybed for two, ahead of the limited-series premiere.
Why Hawaiians Made Las Vegas Their Ninth Island
High housing costs have pushed some Hawaii residents to Southern Nevada. Island-owned eateries and local events have helped build a major Hawaiian community hub.
The Palazzo Adds 275 Milano Luxury Suites
Milano ranges from 720-square-foot Luxury King and Queen suites to Signature Suites reaching 8,000 square feet. Every guest gets concierge service; Signature Suite guests also receive butler service.
Las Vegas Residencies Turn Concerts Into Resort Revenue
U2 grossed $244.5 million across 40 Sphere concerts, according to Pollstar. The ticket total shows the scale of a residency, but reported artist fees are not take-home pay.
Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Costumes Head to Fort Worth
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will open its new Icons Gallery on November 7, 2026, with Lambert’s residency costumes as its first exhibition. The opening coincides with the Fort Worth museum’s expansion.
Ras Al Khaimah Looks to Las Vegas Before Wynn Resort Opens
A Ras Al Khaimah delegation met Las Vegas tourism and city leaders during a wider U.S. visit. The emirate is preparing for Wynn Al Marjan Island’s scheduled September 2027 opening.
North Las Vegas Opens Regional Fire Training Center
The North Las Vegas Fire Department has dedicated a regional training center featuring Southern Nevada’s only integrated ambulance simulator. Its first 13 recruits are scheduled to start academy training on October 19.
Four Seasons Towers Top Out as Sales Reach $950 Million
The Henderson towers have topped out, with glass installation underway. Prices start at $5.15 million, and the project targets completion in Q4 2027.
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