The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race is set for October 4, 2026 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing top drivers and high-speed action to one of Nevada’s most competitive tracks
Clay Aiken is set for his debut Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Fans have a chance to win a trip to see the show, as Kiss 108 rolls out a contest for this new Strip entertainment event
Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere Las Vegas opened with a towering Cthulhu visual during “The Call of Ktulu” and a no-repeat setlist policy through March 2027
The Corner Store, a New York favorite, opens November 9 on the third floor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with exclusive Wagyu steaks and its signature martinis. Reservations are now available for this highly anticipated Strip arrival
Hogs & Heifers Saloon has started construction on its first-ever owned location at 307 and 319 Main Street in downtown Las Vegas, with a March 1 opening planned after years of operating in temporary spaces
Clark County has named September 28 as Bill Nye Day and awarded the Key to the Las Vegas Strip to the science advocate during a sold-out UNLV lecture event.
One listener will win a trip for two to see Metallica at Sphere Las Vegas in February 2027 with airfare and hotel included. Daily entries also offer chances to win Metallica vinyl before the grand prize drawing.
Long before themed megaresorts arrived, Las Vegas locals relied on a handful of breakfast diners for hearty plates and late-night comfort. These seven spots continue to serve up pancakes, omelets and local history across the valley.
Chef Gabriela Cámara’s acclaimed Mexico City seafood restaurant Contramar has launched its first U.S. location inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas, bringing signature dishes and a modern Mexican design to the Strip.
Las Vegas resorts are raising the bar for luxury. Suites like the Empathy Suite at Palms and the Colosseum Presidential Villas at Caesars Palace come with private pools, art, and butler service for guests who want more than just a bed.
Circus Circus Las Vegas is rolling out new stay and play deals with discounted rooms, gaming credits, dining specials and family entertainment options available through December 31, 2026
Category 10, the new Luke Combs venue at Flamingo Las Vegas, opens October 15 with live performances, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. The three-story space brings new nightlife and dining options to the Strip.
Caramá has replaced Lupo at Mandalay Bay, bringing Wolfgang Puck’s Northern Italian-inspired menu and a design influenced by his mother’s culinary roots. The restaurant features house-made pasta, seasonal dishes and a dramatic new bar layout
The Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will stay on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway calendar every March through 2027. This marks a decade of Pennzoil’s title sponsorship and keeps a major NASCAR weekend anchored in Southern Nevada.
Metallica’s Sphere Las Vegas residency now runs from October 1 through March 2027, with 24 shows on the calendar. Last-minute tickets are still available, including for Halloween and the band’s 'No Repeat Weekend' sets.
Taylor Swift made a quick jump from a surprise Saturday Night Live appearance and late-night party in New York to Las Vegas for the Chiefs game, showing her ongoing link to big events in the city.
Donnie Wahlberg got choked up onstage at Dolby Live at Park MGM as New Kids on the Block’s Las Vegas residency rolled on in October. The moment showed just how tight the group’s bond is with longtime fans.
Station Casinos is shutting down three original outlets inside Eat Your Heart Out food hall at Durango. New pop-ups and concepts are planned for the spaces after November 10.
A shooting during the First Friday event in the Arts District left one person dead and two injured late Friday night. The suspect fled before police arrived, prompting organizers to review future event plans.
Wynn Las Vegas will open Cliff House above its golf course in October 2026. The new two-level clubhouse will feature a rooftop tee and a restaurant with sweeping views of the course and desert.
The Goblokes, a Malaysian rockabilly band, are pushing for a debut at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. They’re recording their first album and building buzz with shows at home and abroad.
Denny Hamlin grabbed his fifth pole of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading a rare Toyota top-five sweep for Sunday’s South Point 400. The stage is set for a high-stakes Cup Series showdown.
Wetzel’s Pretzels will launch a new bakery at the Walmart Supercenter on W Craig Rd in North Las Vegas before year’s end, adding to its Las Vegas Valley lineup.
Anita Spiegel, once a Sands Hotel showgirl, now leads the Pompano Beach Rotary Club’s Pompanista Fashion Show and Lunch. The event returns October 28, raising money for local youth and families.
Jonny Bird leads a Jimmy Buffett tribute show at the Siren Poolside at Alexis Park Resort Hotel, transforming a Las Vegas pool into a tropical escape with classic songs and sunset vibes
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