Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace has received a One Michelin Star in the first-ever Michelin Guide Southwest, highlighting its two-decade legacy of French fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip.
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino has been honored as the top sunset rooftop venue in Las Vegas for 2026, recognized for its panoramic views from the 60th floor and its role in shaping Downtown nightlife
AREA15 will host the return of ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive on October 31, headlined by Valentino Khan and featuring multiple performers across the immersive Las Vegas entertainment district
Singer-songwriter Heather Anne Lomax will headline her first Las Vegas show at The Space on Friday, August 28, marking the release of her new album WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE. Tickets are $20 for this all-ages event.
The Escapement, a new collector-focused watch event, will debut in Las Vegas from February 5–7, 2027, featuring top watchmakers, hands-on workshops, and the inaugural Rubis Awards at T-Mobile Arena and Sphere.
A Palace Station guest claimed a $142,287 Jumbo Jackpot during the 9 a.m. bingo session on August 25, 2026, triggering additional payouts across Station Casinos bingo rooms in the Las Vegas Valley.
Aliante hotel-casino in North Las Vegas has opened a redesigned Boyd Gaming sportsbook featuring a massive video wall and upgraded seating, just in time for the upcoming football season
Golden Nugget Las Vegas is now the first casino in the city to offer 3-Dice Yahtzee, a new table game based on the classic family dice game, with unique betting options and bonus payouts available on the gaming floor.
Ciara, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Stella Lefty have been added to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup at T-Mobile Arena, with performances set for September 18 and 19. The event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and streamed live.
Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza teams up with Chef Kwame Onwuachi for a special pop-up event at Maroon inside Sahara Las Vegas on August 27, featuring exclusive pies and launching a new culinary series spotlighting Black chefs
A guest from Idaho Falls hit a $927,063 jackpot on a Dancing Drums Dragon slot at The STRAT, scoring the win in just six minutes with $3 spins early Friday morning on the north Strip.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas introduces a $199 all-inclusive deal featuring a two-night midweek stay, daily food and beverage credits, and no resort fees, available for bookings through December 28, 2026.
Hong Kong Cantopop trio Grasshopper will headline BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on November 27 and 28, marking over 40 years together. Tickets go on sale August 26 for these special Strip performances.
Esther’s Kitchen in Downtown Las Vegas has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest, marking the guide’s return to Las Vegas after 17 years. The recognition highlights the restaurant’s value-driven Italian menu and local impact.
The PBR Teams Championship is set for November 6-8 at T-Mobile Arena, but fans can catch Cort McFadden and the Las Vegas High School Rodeo team at Las Vegas Ballpark’s Country Night on August 27
Amish Jam Jelly Honey House is expanding with a new shop at Downtown Container Park, 707 E Fremont Street, Suite 1070, expected to open later this year. The specialty food retailer already operates two Las Vegas Valley locations.
Palms Casino Resort will mark the grand opening of its new 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming area on September 1, featuring a charity slot tournament benefiting 10 Southern Nevada nonprofits.
The first Michelin Guide Southwest ceremony at Fontainebleau Las Vegas recognized four Strip restaurants with stars and three local venues with Bib Gourmand honors, spotlighting the city’s evolving dining scene.
The Bavarian-style Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas building near the Strip is now for sale at $16.2 million, but the restaurant and beer hall will continue operations at its current location.
Las Vegas-based YouTube creator Vegas Matt, known for his slot machine videos, was escorted out of The Venetian in late 2023 but remains active at other Strip and downtown casinos, with a fan event set for Fontainebleau in October.
Las Vegas AC Rentals offers portable air conditioners to residents facing central AC breakdowns, with daily rentals starting at $25 per unit and flexible terms during peak summer heat in the valley.
Nevada casinos started the fiscal year strong, with Strip gaming revenue up 3.6% in July 2026, fueled by a spike in table game wagering and major entertainment events drawing visitors.
The Michelin Guide has returned to Las Vegas, awarding stars to just four restaurants in its 2026 Southwest edition. The announcement, made at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, highlights the city’s evolving fine dining scene but leaves some notable omissions.
PopUp Bagels, the Connecticut-based bagel brand known for its hot, whole bagels and rotating schmears, opens its first Nevada location in Henderson on August 28, 2026, with a morning launch event and Vegas-only menu items
Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV continues to deliver acclaimed productions and hands-on training for aspiring performers, with recent shows like A Christmas Carol 1941 drawing strong local attention
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