Pepe Jimenez leads Groove Culture Band every Wednesday night at Echo Taste and Sound in the Arts District, featuring Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban music with a rotating lineup of top Las Vegas musicians
Smoke and Fire, the Las Vegas BBQ spot known for its blueberry chicken sliders and comfort food, will serve its last meal on September 26 at its Russell Road location after six years.
Perez Hilton has dropped the price of his six-bedroom Las Vegas mansion by $350,000 as he moves to Miami following a family mental health crisis. The property remains listed at $3.9 million in the exclusive Prado community.
Derek Stevens’ At Par initiative drew over 120000 Canadians to Fremont Street by matching Canadian dollars to US value through August, helping downtown casinos offset a sharp drop in international tourism
Carín León will headline Sphere Las Vegas again in September 2027 with three new shows during Mexico’s Independence Day week. Presale tickets open September 15 with VIP packages at The Venetian available now
Durango Social Club in Southwest Las Vegas has named Crystina Nguyen as executive chef and shifted to a permanent Vietnamese menu. The restaurant now operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings with rotating specials and signature dishes.
Franky Perez returns to the Las Vegas Strip with The Return of the Vegas Showman at Treasure Island Theatre, offering a residency focused on classic hits, live mashups and audience connection. Select Thursday shows start at $25
Las Vegas has confirmed a packed residency schedule for 2026 and 2027, with Sphere, Caesars Palace, and other top venues hosting Backstreet Boys, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Metallica, and more. Tickets are already selling out for key dates
The Las Vegas Philharmonic is bringing film and video game scores to Reynolds Hall and Resorts World Theatre this fall, with performances featuring Studio Ghibli, Star Wars and more under new music director Rei Hotoda
Zara Larsson brings her Midnight Sun Tour to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 18 as part of a limited run of U.S. shows before heading overseas. Ticket prices on resale platforms now range from $109 to over $4500
Area15’s Interstellar Arc VR attraction has closed less than a year after opening, with its parent company Felix & Paul Studios facing financial trouble. Discussions about a possible reopening are underway but no timeline has been set
With Qantas launching nonstop flights between Sydney and Las Vegas later this year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has committed up to $1.45 million to attract Australian visitors through targeted marketing campaigns
Virginia Retirement Systems acquired a $17.8 million stake in Las Vegas Sands as the casino giant reported lower-than-expected earnings and revenue for the recent quarter
Skims is adding a new location at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, expanding its presence in the city alongside its Caesars Palace shop.
UNLV Jazz Ensemble I and the Latin Jazz Ensemble will premiere new albums at Ham Hall this Sunday at 3 p.m., kicking off the 2026–27 season with a concert featuring top student and faculty musicians. Tickets start at $11.75 in person.
Green Dispensary North is now open at 5530 N Decatur Blvd, bringing more cannabis options and services to northwest Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. The store offers daily hours and several ways to order.
The AI Governance World Conference comes back to the Flamingo Las Vegas October 12–14, bringing together OpenAI, Google, and a range of tech firms focused on AI compliance, security, and enterprise solutions.
Diner Ross and its neighboring Glitterloft and 99 Prince bars will serve their final guests at the Linq Hotel on September 26, marking another major closure for Spiegelworld following the end of DiscoShow earlier this year
Independent coffee operators in Downtown Las Vegas are transforming the city’s daytime scene with creative drinks, mobile service, and community-driven events. New concepts are drawing locals and visitors beyond the standard coffee run.
Smoke & Fire, a neighborhood barbecue spot on East Russell Road, will serve its final orders on September 26, 2026, ending a six-year run that brought loaded barbecue fries, smoked wings and brisket sandwiches to locals.
A new $8.4 million fire training center is under construction at 633 North Mojave Road in east Las Vegas, with phase one targeting a July 2027 completion and expanded emergency response training for local firefighters
Powerman 5000 and Kottonmouth Kings headlined a high-energy night at House of Blues Las Vegas, joined by Julien-K, blending electronic rock, hip-hop and nostalgia for a packed crowd on the Strip
Resorts World Las Vegas has integrated 5800 cameras and advanced analytics across its 88-acre property using Milestone Systems’ XProtect platform, aiming to boost security, gaming compliance and operational efficiency
Longstanding Las Vegas venues like Atomic Liquors and Golden Steer Steakhouse continue to draw locals and visitors with their unique stories, classic menus and decades of hospitality. Here’s what sets these enduring spots apart in a city known for constant change
Las Vegas welcomes a wave of new restaurants and bars this fall, including Villa’s Tacos at Durango Resort, Maiz Mama on Tropicana, and Alex Prime at El Cortez. Openings span the Strip, Henderson, and Summerlin with more on the way
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