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PrintUNLV reading series Neon Lit brings writers to the mic, adds a bit of jazz
Thursday, March 26, 2026 The April 3 event at 11th Street Records will be themed around the beat poetry movement of the 1950s.
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TasteFirst impressions of brand-new Braseria by EDO
Thursday, March 26, 2026 This luxe eatery on Paradise Road from the acclaimed EDO Hospitality Group feels self-assured, even a touch audacious.
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StageDrag parody 'Golden Mean Girls' brings a brilliant pop-culture mashup to Majestic Repertory Theatre
Thursday, March 19, 2026 The show is written by Jamie Morris, a seasoned playwright whose past works include parody favorites like "Mommy Queerest" and "The Devil Wears Payless."
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TasteGirl dinner goes out: Minitinis, cocktails and shareable bites at Scotch 80 Prime
Thursday, March 19, 2026 At Scotch 80 Prime’s lounge inside the Palms, girl dinner trades the kitchen counter for a leather booth and a proper pour.
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A&ELas Vegas special effects designer Eva Jacqueline on transforming the surreal into the tangible
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Jacqueline has honed her artistic abilities at the Break All Productions workshop, developing skills that range from sculpting and painting to large-scale building and scenic design.
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NoiseKey 3: Las Vegas host and hip-hop dancer MP Art shares three albums that helped build his bounce
Thursday, March 19, 2026 A good emcee can make or break an event, and Arturo Cecena, better known as MP Art, understands that better than most.
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A&ERapper Snow Tha Product reflects on finishing old songs, fan loyalty and touring album ' Before I Crash Out'
Monday, March 16, 2026 On "Before I Crash Out," Snow Tha Product revisits older songs longtime listeners have been campaigning to hear finished, while also writing from a place of hard-earned clarity.
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NewsHigher ed price hikes: Nevada college tuition and fees set to rise by up to 12%
Thursday, March 12, 2026 The Board of Regents voted to approve a three-year tuition increase across the Nevada System of Higher Education that will also see community college tuition increasing by 9%.
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Concert ReviewsNine Inch Nails weaponizes spectacle in Las Vegas concert appearance
Monday, March 9, 2026 Sound, light, and image blurred together until the nearly 17,000-seat MGM Grand Garden Arena felt less like a concert and more like a peek into Trent Reznor’s restless mind.
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NightlifeFunk, fashion and emerging artists meet at Midnight Train to Vegas
Thursday, March 5, 2026 Come aboard and strut your stuff on the next Midnight Train to Vegas at StarBase on March 12, a homegrown immersive production blending "Soul Train" with "TRL."
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ComedyPunk spirit meets stand-up comedy as Shapel Lacey hits Wiseguys
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 Comedy started as a dare when someone challenged Lacey to try stand-up during his college years.
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Fine ArtSacred surroundings: Nuwu’s 'Healing the Heart' exhibit praises the undeniable power of ecology
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 The exhibit invites viewers into a layered exploration of plant ecology that’s grounded in Indigenous knowledge, community care and lived experience.
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A&EMayfair Supper Club’s new chapter blends cuisine, spectacle and late-night energy
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 It’s an unmistakably inventive version of “dinner-tainment,” one that’s sophisticated and hard to replicate.
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FeaturesRomance without the algorithm: Tips for shooting your shot IRL
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 Online dating nudges people into your path, but the real world is overflowing with opportunity if you’re paying attention.
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A&ECity of Las Vegas provides free trees to homeowners in high-heat ZIP codes
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 The initiative’s goal is to plant 60,000 trees across the Valley by the year 2050 to combat rising temperatures and improve quality of life.
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NightlifeNew jams and classics share the floor at Wax Rabbit’s U Remind Me R&B party
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 People dance without any worries about who’s watching. Their shared reverence for the genre drives those inhibitions out the door, and Wax Rabbit’s allure adds to the ambiance.
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NoiseSwan Dive reemerges in the Arts District with live music and Ugly Duckling karaoke
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 Ugly Duckling is helmed by John Brophy, founder of Portland’s cult-favorite Baby Ketten Klub, dubbed the “mastermind of America’s greatest karaoke night.”
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StageA campy Vegas classic gets the musical treatment in Majestic Rep's ‘Showgirls’ parody
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 The stars of “Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody” joined the Weekly for an in-character interview.
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A&ESmell the stress away: Aromatherapy can offer powerful relief for body and mind
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 For Michael Buckham of Mike’s Recovery, aromatherapy has been a practical, deeply physical tool for healing.
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NightlifeRouge Noir marks one year of transformation through house music
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 The weekly event is well-traveled and well-curated, built on the unspoken understanding that house music is more than just a genre—it’s a cultural contract.
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TasteGuerrilla Pizza Company’s Robby Cunningham on building a cult favorite
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 The Detroit-style pizzeria that established itself at the Hard Hat Lounge has finally opened its own shop Downtown.
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A&ELocal spin: New releases from Las Vegas artists Brett Bolton, Jae Douglass, Quinn Ayers and Rhaina Yasmin
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 Brett Bolton’s five-track EP combines his drums, touchpad and real-time AV systems to create an experience that transcends both sound and color.
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A&EWhere to get the most out of Dry January in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 Local bars and restaurants have embraced refreshing drink alternatives and the mighty mocktail with enthusiasm.
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A&EWrestling meets comedy in upcoming Roastlemania IX: Redemption at Wiseguys
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 Roastlemania is a live roast format filtered through the theatrics of professional wrestling, with comics facing off in curated pairings.
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A&EChiodos revisits the enduring weight of 'All’s Well That Ends Well' at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 Despite the band's split in 2016, this tour demonstrated Chiodos' enduring relevance, as the crowd turned out in full force to witness the revival of a cherished era.
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FilmNeon Museum’s new Viva Las Vegas Movies Tour explores our cinematic universe
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 You’ll learn about films foundational to Las Vegas’ reputation like Martin Scorsese’s “Casino,” alongside lesser-known gems like “Cool World.”
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NoiseSwan Dive makes relocation plans and more Las Vegas music notes
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Hogs & Heifers will soon pop-up in the Plaza space vacated by Sand Dollar Downtown.
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A&EMariah Carey’s holiday show at Vegas' Dolby Live unwraps the season’s biggest gift
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Mariah Carey's "Christmastime in Las Vegas" show arrived with the sparkle of a new tree ornament and the confidence of someone who knows entire economies shift when her high notes thaw radio playlists nationwide.
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NightlifeThe Cosmopolitan’s reimagined Clique Bar & Lounge ignites with a new disco-driven party
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 The new Monday Night Fever party draws inspiration from the room’s new design, a fusion of old-school glam and modern opulence.
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A&EF1 beyond the track: Culinary greats bring a taste of luxury to Las Vegas Grand Prix
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Gordon Ramsay and Papi Steak led the hospitality charge at this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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A&EF1 beyond the track: Hello Kitty, F1 Academy, T-Pain and more
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 No city does F1 quite like Las Vegas. The hospitality and entertainment offerings alone left a luxurious stamp on race week. But for all the trackside thrills we experienced, the race felt almost secondary to all the other excitement happening behind the scenes.
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FeaturesTrackside thrills: Formula 1’s Marshal Program brings locals from the stands to the frontlines
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Imagine standing so close to the famous Formula 1 track that the roar of the engines vibrates in your chest, the cars blurring past you at over 200 miles per hour.
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A&EFind your flock: A beginner’s guide to birding in Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 Apps like Merlin Bird ID can turn your phone into a field guide, helping you identify species by color, song or shape.
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NoiseLas Vegas band Abbeys Garden blends DIY energy with emotive intensity
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 Their affinity for heavier music and studio jams inject urgency into every chord.
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A&ELas Vegas' SEMA Fest hits full throttle on rock nostalgia
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 The one-day event returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 7 with a collision of drift demos, beer-soaked crowds and guitar riffage for the weekend.
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NoiseQueens of the Stone Age brings the noise back to Vegas at SEMA Fest
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 On its current tour inspired by new EP and concert film “Alive in the Catacombs,” QOTSA sounds like sonic archaeologists brushing dust from their own bones.
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A&ELeona Lewis brings a winter wonderland to the desert in new Las Vegas residency
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 The U.K. singer transported us to her favorite time of the year with a merriness unlike any other.
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FeaturesStreet royalty: Lowriders cruise Las Vegas showcasing culture and craftsmanship
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 In Vegas, the lowrider scene is alive and well, held down by families, clubs and communities who’ve made the craft their way of life.
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A&EInside the Silver Stamp’s over-the-top Halloween bar transformation in downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 Animatronics and spooky decor have transformed one of Downtown's favorite watering holes.
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A&EWhen We Were Young 2025: Big bands, bigger crowds, endless nostalgia
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 This year’s fest returned with an ambitious lineup of more than 50 bands and four stages cranking out tracks from every corner of the emo/punk universe.
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A&EWhich iconic film should headline Sphere Las Vegas next?
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 After the success of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ the LED sky feels like the limit for this Strip venue.
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A&EMindful movements: Your quick guide to pilates, from basics to benefits
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 You don’t need to commit to a studio membership to get started. Even basic mat pilates done at home with little to no equipment can offer noticeable improvements in strength, flexibility and control.
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A&EHighlights from Las Vegas’ Best Friends Forever Festival 2025
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 Downtown Las Vegas’ second annual Best Friends Forever Festival has come and gone. But the mayhem and memories we shared will live on. Seemingly nothing could rain on this parade, except monsoon levels of actual rain.
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A&EBack In Bidness: Shoreline Mafia lights up sold-out show at House of Blues Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 Shoreline Mafia— now a duo consisting of OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin—brought its Back in Bidness tour to town and easily sold out the show, despite its midweek scheduling.
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NoiseLas Vegas improv trio Post NC makes wordless music an ongoing conversation
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 Organic, real-time experimentation has become the band’s signature, a dialogue where each musician is essential, constantly pushing the boundaries of live performance.
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PrintBlack Mountain Institute celebrates 20 years of making space for writers and thinkers
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 Founded by former UNLV President Carol C. Harter, BMI quickly became a sanctuary not just for writers, but for the ideas that challenge, explore and transform.
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A&EAn expert’s approach to using hydroponics and vertical gardening at home
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 There’s a way to grow your own produce in the comfort of your home without the backache, without the endless war on pests, and without battling nature’s elements.
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NoiseRising R&B star Ravyn Lenae makes her Las Vegas debut at the inaugural Paradice Festival
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 For Lenae, music is an expression of who she is, and the genres she’s held close since childhood have deeply shaped her musical identity.
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A&ELas Vegas drag legend Frank Marino marks four decades as a headliner
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 Catch his current show “Frank Marino’s Divas, Drag & Drinks” September 19-21 at Virgin Hotels’ 24 Oxford.
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ComedyFelipe Esparza’s new comedy tour touches down at MGM Grand
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 The funnyman and prolific podcaster takes the stage September 12-13 at the David Copperfield Theater.
