Drai’s Group is expanding to Dallas, Texas. Drai’s Dallas, a 15,000-square-foot complex with a restaurant, lounge and exclusive membership club, is set to debut in late 2024 in that city’s arts district, and will be a partnership with GAP Concepts (creators of Lyla, PostScript HTX and XOXO Dining Room). According to an announcement today, the venue’s design, envisioned by Victor Drai, will have influences of the original Drai’s After Hours in Las Vegas, and will be developed by architect Arnie Martinez and designer Christy Coleman. An “upscale supper club with French-inspired cuisine” and a cabaret-style stage will be at the center of the complex, with the private members lounge offering small bites and classic cocktails in a speakeasy lounge. For more information and updates, visit draisdallas.com.
Meanwhile, back on the Las Vegas Strip, Cardi B will perform at Drai’s Nightclub at the Cromwell on July 28 at 11:30 p.m. It appears to be Cardi’s first Vegas club appearance since 2019 at the former Kaos at the Palms. Get your tickets and tables now at draisgroup.com.
Travis Scott will return to his residency at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World for race weekend on November 16. Expect the Formula 1 event on the Strip to be as big as New Year’s Eve with other club bashes and concerts piling on in the coming months, but for now, reserve your spot for Scott at Zouk at zoukgrouplv.com/racing.
Asylum Bar & Arcade has opened at Area15 in the space formerly occupied by Emporium Arcade Bar. For the first time, guests under the age of 21 are now welcome on the first floor, from opening until 9 p.m. Asylum is open Sunday through Thursday from noon until midnight, and Friday and Saturday from noon until 2 a.m.
El Luchador Mexican Kitchen & Cantina recently launched La Comida Noche Latina at both locations on Blue Diamond Road and in Henderson, a bi-weekly Latin night with Puerto Rican food from guest chef Wesli Caro, specialty cocktails and live DJs. For more info, visit luchadorlv.com.
Playboy’s eighth annual Midsummer Night’s Dream party returns to Marquee Nightclub on July 22, starring DJ duo Sofi Tukker and featuring enchanted forest décor, Playboy Bunnies, giveaways, photo opportunities and specialty performers. As usual, come dressed in lingerie or sleepwear to get complimentary admission and a one-hour open bar. Tickets are available at events.taogroup.com.
If you weren’t already planning to hit the Happy Camper massive at Area15 on July 29, check the lineup. Channel Tres will headline with a DJ set at the Portal with support from Drama, Juliet Mendoza, Marieme and Neek Lopez, plus the psychedelic hip-hop puppet troupe The Fungineers will take over the Wall. For tickets and more info, visit area15.com.
Stadium Swim at Circa Resort is well-known for a different kind of Las Vegas pool party, but We the Beat willchange that on August 25. The After Dark Summer Concert will feature performances by The Knocks, Dos Lonely Boys, Z and Evan Durant and Parra that summer Friday starting at 7 p.m. Tickets to the EDM night swim party start at $15 and are available at circalasvegas.com/stadium-swim/concert-series.
