Film

Nevada Women’s Film Festival returns with a burst of bold and inventive visions

Back for its 12th year, the Nevada Women’s Film Festival returns to UNLV March 19-22 with 72 features, documentaries and shorts.

Dam Short Film Festival skews younger and international in its 22nd year

Since the pandemic, more Las Vegans ranging from ages 35 to 49 have made Dam Short an annual tradition.

Neon Museum’s new Viva Las Vegas Movies Tour explores our cinematic universe

You’ll learn about films foundational to Las Vegas’ reputation like Martin Scorsese’s “Casino,” alongside lesser-known gems like “Cool World.”

The 'Wizard of Oz' lands solidly at Las Vegas’ Sphere

Characters who didn’t appear on screen previously are now represented: A shot that once featured only Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man now includes ...

First-time Las Vegas filmmaker Aaliyah Fafanto offers a glance into the Black female experience

“Black Butterfly” will be screened March 22 at Left of Center Gallery.

‘The Last Showgirl’ director Gia Coppola talks Pamela Anderson and Vegas camaraderie

Shot in Las Vegas over 19 days in February 2024, this indie drama is a compassionate study of families, both found and biological.

The history of community radio station Power 88 KCEP unfolds in a new documentary

The new documentary presents an opportunity to learn about “the People’s Station” that has been serving the community since 1972.

New documentary ‘Across the Tracks’ reveals essential Las Vegas history

“Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story” was screened at both the Sundance Film Festival and locally at the Plaza, and the film serves ...

Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 20 years

The screenings and events continue through February 19 at the Elaine K. Smith Building in Boulder City.

Kick off spooky season with Joe Bob’s World Drive-In Jamboree

North Las Vegas’ West Wind Drive-In will host the three-day horror film extravaganza.

The Nevada Women’s Film Festival represents female filmmakers, but it’s meant for everyone

The four-day event—running June 22-25 at UNLV’s Department of Film—illuminates the many creative possibilities for women to work both in front of and behind the ...

The Dam Short Film Festival resumes in-person screenings—at a new Boulder City venue

“We expect everything to be similar in terms of excellent projection, Q&As—all the things we normally have. [Plus,] we can actually sell concessions this year ...

A multiverse of radness: Our 2022 summer movie guide

What to expect from ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jurassic World: Domination,’ ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ and many more.

Free Will Astrology (September 9)

Dream up all the things you can do to relax and renew yourself, Gemini. It's prime time to indulge in generous acts of self-healing.

Features

Vote now for Las Vegas Weekly’s 2026 Best of Vegas Awards

It’s time for Las Vegas Weekly readers to cast their ballots and honor the community’s favorites when it comes to arts and entertainment, food and ...

A&E

What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 2-8

The Unplugged Party at Area15, Slaughter to Prevail at Brooklyn Bowl, the Punk Rock Museum's third anniversary bash, the Sin City Showdown Demolition Derby at ...

News

Congressional debate over Utah monument hits close to home for Nevadans

With President Trump back in office, the future of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument management plan is in question. and the implications worry public land ...

Taste

Bob Taylor’s Ranch House, NADC Burger, Copper Sun and more Las Vegas dining news

After a strong pop-up at Resorts World last summer, NADC Burger is set to open a permanent Las Vegas location Downtown in mid-April.

Features

Dawn of a new day: Tao Group Hospitality brings Omnia Dayclub to the Las Vegas Strip

The 46,000-square-foot Omnia Dayclub and Skybar is set to open at Caesars Palace on May 15.

A&E

Gayle Clinard of the Clark County Museum Guild helps preserve Howard Hughes' historic house

The nonprofit guild is looking to raise $4.3 million for the Heritage in Motion project, which would relocate Hughes' Green House as a museum exhibit.

A&E

Burlesque parody ‘ClueX’ unveils a murder mystery through striptease

The audience members get to submit their accusations on which suspect they think is guilty in this murder mystery production, loosely based on the 1985 ...

Taste

Chef Gene Villiatora's Ai Pono Café takes Las Vegas diners deeper into Hawaiian cuisine

The tattoo-clad founder of Ai Pono Café at Durango is confident his Hawaiian street food is the most authentic in the Valley.

Features

Your 2026 guide to Las Vegas pool and dayclubs

Around here, we take our poolside partying pretty seriously. We plan entire weekends around it, anticipating those sun-soaked afternoons beside the DJ booth or in ...

Fine Art

'Soulful Creatures' unearths a centuries-old tradition at Bellagio Gallery

In Ancient Egypt, many animals were prized pets of royal families, worshipped and sometimes buried with their owners and mummified to join them in the ...

A&E

What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 9-15

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, FKA twigs, Oklou, Tracy Morgan, MercyMe, Black Violin and more.

News

Bruno Mars to be honored with Las Vegas Strip parade and street name

The parade on April 10 begins near Bellagio on Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, and that stretch, Park Avenue, will ...