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Trust Us: STRFKR’s Keil Corcoran at Down & Derby, July 4 fireworks and other stuff to know about this week

    • 3 fireworks picks for 4th of July Weekend

      Patriotic pyrotechnics abound across the Valley for Independence Day.

      Patriotic pyrotechnics abound across the Valley for Independence Day.

      The heat’s sweltering; the barbecue, savory; red, white and blue plaster Las Vegas; and that cold beer never tasted better. As others scrounge for sparklers, let the pros do the work as you kick back and celebrate your American-ness.

      Caesars Palace. This three-day block party—with live music, cocktails, games and barbecue—will rage from noon to midnight starting Friday and climaxing at 9 p.m. Sunday with a 14-minute fireworks display. July 1-3.

      Mission Hills Park. Pack your favorite blanket and head to Henderson’s annual fireworks show. Cover band Loveshack performs, and local high school clubs will sell food and treats to benefit their campuses. July 4, 6-9 p.m.

      Boulder City’s Damboree Celebration. This nearly-70-year-old celebration features a pancake breakfast, a parade, festivities at local parks and, of course, a fireworks finale, at 9 p.m. July 4, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m., $10 parking at Veteran’s Park.

      Looking for more options? Find out where world-renowned Fireworks by Grucci will light up, which concert will include a patriotic display, where to celebrate just outside of town and more right here. —Rosalie Spear

    • Down & Derby with STRFKR at Gold Spike

      Down and Derby at the Gold Spike

      Down and Derby at the Gold Spike

      Forget the $500 in cash prizes for who’s got the best red-white-and-blue outfit. This 4th of July-themed version of Downtown’s roller-rama will be a must-attend because STRFKR drummer—and former Las Vegan—Keil Corcoran will be in the booth supplying the tunes (along with support DJ Nugget). July 6, 10 p.m., free. —Mike Prevatt

    • World Series of Beer Pong at Westgate

      Who will win the $65,000 grand prize at the World Series of Beer Pong?

      Who will win the $65,000 grand prize at the World Series of Beer Pong?

      Stop spilling brew with amateur games at home and head to the largest organized beer pong tournament in the world. The $65,000 prize pool won’t be the only temptation, with the rowdy July 9 party at Sapphire Pool and other events thrown into the mix. July 6-10; times vary; $175-$299 to compete; $20 per day/$50 three-day pass to watch. —Rosalie Spear

    • The Falcon at Beauty Bar

      The Falcon plays Beauty Bar July 5.

      The Falcon plays Beauty Bar July 5.

      This Chicago punk supergroup—The Lawrence Arms’ Brendan Kelly (vocals) and Neil Hennessy (drums), Alkaline Trio’s Dan Andriano (bass) and The Loved Ones’ Dave Hause (guitar)—dropped Gather Up the Chaps in March, its first album in a decade. The follow-up to Unicornography continues where that 2006 disc left off, with Kelly’s raspy vocals atop fast, emotional pop-punk anthems that beg to be paired with a bottle of whiskey. With The Copyrights, Sam Russo, Mikey Erg. July 5, 8 p.m., $12-$15. —Leslie Ventura

    • Whitney Lynn at 418 W. Mesquite Ave.

      Whitney Lynn's open house offers a look back at her experience as the Neon Museum's first national artist in residence.

      In a Downtown studio, San Francisco artist Whitney Lynn has created a wall of Biblical narratives from old masterworks, telling stories of femme fatales in neon-style line drawings. The fluid, brightly colored lines in oil pastel on drawing paper ring a familiar note even out of context with their originals (Michelangelo, Cezanne and others). Simplified, they live in the vernacular of Vegas Vic and the Hacienda’s Horse and Rider.

      Lynn, the Neon Museum’s first national artist in residence, spent the past month here, finding rich resources on Fremont Street, in the museum’s collection and archives and through skilled fabricators who’ve built this city. Her June 30 open house offers a look back at the experience. Get more info on the event here.

      “As far as visual spectacle, there is no place like Las Vegas,” Lynn says. “This is the city of fabrication. I love being around people with skills I don’t have. It’s really rich with resources.” June 30, 6 p.m., free. —Kristen Peterson

    • Dizzy Wright EP Release Party at Institution 18b

      Dizzy Wright hosts his EP release party at Institution 18b July 1.

      Boulder Highway, Sam’s Town, Crystal Palace, Budget Suites. Las Vegas’ best-known rapper name-checks local institutions by the (CAT) busload on “East Side,” Track 2 from new eight-song EP The 702. If you’re not too busy “drinkin’ Hennessy in Henderson” (another lyric from the same song), get a complete listen to the project—and pick up physical copies, plus other Dizzy merch—at a Downtown party hosted by Wright himself. Apparently Eastside Cannery was booked up that night ... July 1, 7:02 p.m., free, 918 S. Main St. —Spencer Patterson

    • Bombay Heavy at Bunkhouse Saloon

      Catch Bombay Heavy at the Bunkhouse July 2.

      It’s taken Dublin-to-Vegas transplant David Hopkins, er, Barnabus Wu, a bit longer than expected to live-launch this retro-rock project—selected as a Weekly band to watch in 2015—but the time has finally come for the group’s local stage debut. Prepare by heading to bombayheavy.bandcamp.com to check out groovy, blues/psych confections like “Non Pants” and “Your Love Is Not Enough,” but don’t go too attached to that stuff. It’s been more than two years since Bombay Heavy recorded it, after all. With The Prettiest, Jesse Pino & The Vital Signs, July 2, 9 p.m., $5. —Spencer Patterson

    • Memphis at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

      Catch Memphis at Super Summer Theatre through July 23.

      Anyone who has denied themselves the pleasure of watching Super Summer Theatre while sprawled out on a blanket, eating out of a picnic basket and sipping wine needs to rectify that shortcoming stat. This month provides the perfect excuse to do so: four-time Tony winner Memphis: The Musical, whose DJ Huey Calhoun—a white character said to be inspired by Tennessee DJ Dewey Phillips (and, to a lesser degree, Cleveland jock Alan Freed)—dares to play R&B and early rock ’n’ roll on the radio and romance talented black singer Felicia Farrell in the conservative ’50s. July 6-9, 13-16, 20-23; 8 p.m.; $13-$20. —Mike Prevatt

    • Las Vegas Weekly's Best of Vegas Party at Jewel

      Your sushi, your coffee, your neighborhood casino might not be listed in the following pages, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be the Best of Vegas. We’ll celebrate our annual awards issue at Jewel at Aria, and if you’re 21, you can be there. Just RSVP at conta.cc/28L7csV and boom, you’re the Best of Vegas, too. June 30, 8-10 p.m.

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