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.

News

2026 Primary Election Guide: Endorsements

We have teamed up with our partners on the Las Vegas Sun editorial team to offer our recommendations in select races.

A&E

BTS is back: Exploring K-pop's ascension and fandom in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will be a witness to this history-making run when BTS returns to Allegiant Stadium on May 23-24 and 27-28.

Taste

Lotus of Siam is back, Resorts World introduces Savor Society and more Vegas dining news

A smashburger convergence: NADC has opened Downtown while Redhead Burger is open at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian.

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Things to do in Las Vegas during Memorial Day weekend 2026

Kick off summer in Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend with new AREA15 thrills, Nevada road trips, rail bike tours and museum events.

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Tales from the trenches of EDC’s 30th year

Recapping the sights, sounds and spectacle of Electric Daisy Carnival 2026.

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Controversial Enhanced Games arrive at Resorts World on May 24

Participating athletes are allowed, even encouraged, to use performance-enhancing substances.

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Tailgate Beach Club arrives as a sports oasis, just in time for an action-packed season

Las Vegas’ evolution into a “crazy sports mecca” opened up a new lane for the Mandalay Bay dayclub.

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Sartiano’s brings Manhattan steakhouse confidence and Italian indulgence to Wynn

The brainchild of legendary chef and three-time James Beard Award winner Alfred Portale, Sartiano’s exudes luxury and refinement from the moment guests arrive.

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Country pop icon Shania Twain is back in Vegas to host her first ACM Awards

Ahead of her debut hosting gig, Shania spoke with the Weekly about her love for Las Vegas and Sabrina Carpenter and the possibility of a ...

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Hospitality leader Cliff Atkinson on his exciting move to the Fremont Street Experience

Atkinson believes FSE is going through a bit of a renaissance as tourism moves through a period where visitors are really hunting for value.

Politics

Why Nevadans should care about the Supreme Court dismantling protections for fair representation of Black voters

Nevada Democratic U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, called it a “direct attack on voting rights, fair representation, and Black ...

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Honky tonkin': Las Vegas country bars connect fans to the music

In 2024, the Strip saw two celebrity owned country bars open—Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, followed by Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Bar. And by the end ...

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Wynn headliner Sebastian Maniscalco talks fear, fulfillment and 100 shows at Encore Theater

Maniscalco returns to his Las Vegas Strip home stage May 23-24.

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Miss Kitty Baby hosts cocktail parties at home, and you should, too

Inspired by her desert surroundings, she created a lavender rosemary gimlet.

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EDC to expand to two weekends in 2027 with new Dust Till Dawn experience

Returning to the Speedway in 2027, EDC will unveil a new Dusk Till Dawn concept that will span two consecutive weekends and 12 days, starting ...

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Ghost Mutt Records presses undiscovered music onto vinyl

Dustin Pike is an electrical engineer by trade, but Ghost Mutt Records is his personal crusade. Since launching the label, he’s pressed and distributed 18 ...