Stories by Las Vegas Weekly Staff

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 28-October 4, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023

Derek Hough, Ali Wong, Morris Day & The Time, a new comedy opera and more in this week's Superguide.

Costumed critters at Life Is Beautiful 2023

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Recapping Las Vegas' 2023 Life Is Beautiful festival

Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

This years' iteration, the festival's 10th, once again suffused Downtown Las Vegas in music, light and energy ... and a few surprises.

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Las Vegas music and arts festival Life Is Beautiful celebrates with 10th Downtown installment

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

On October 26, 2013, 20 city blocks became one of the most unique festival spaces ever.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 21-27, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023

Barry Manilow, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, San Gennaro Feast, MSSV and more in this week's Superguide.

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Get Involved! Here are a few ways to improve your community—and yourself

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023

How to clean up trails, officiate youth sports, become an election worker, engage in the arts, foster a pet and more.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 14-20, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023

Maná, RBD, Swedish House Mafia, Flo Rida, a film about Syd Barrett and more in this week's Superguide.

Taste

Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop is the first full-service restaurant to open at UnCommons.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (September 7-13, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

The Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, Sylvan Esso, the AFAN Black & White Party and more in this week's Superguide.

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Your 2023 Las Vegas fall arts & entertainment guide

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

Music, comedy, theater, art, food and more.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 31-September 6, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023

Lady Gaga, LL Cool J, Weezer, Cupcakke, Erika Jayne and more in this week's Superguide.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 24-30, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

Beyoncé, Beetlejuice, The Knocks, Lamb of God and more in this week's Superguide.

Nightlife

Las Vegas Club Notes: Art of the Wild, Golden Tiki, Juliet Cocktail Room and more

Monday, Aug. 21, 2023

The Golden Tiki is celebrating eight years this week.

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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 17-23, 2023 edition)

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

Blackpink, Zach Bryan, Deadmau5, Glorilla, the House of Pride Festival and more in this week's Superguide.

Taste

Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

Leoncity, a modern Mexican restaurant, is coming soon to Red Rock Resort.

Noise

Metalachi takes the Vegas stage at Silver Sevens

Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

Tickets are priced at $37 and can be purchased at the gift shop.

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Best Pop Up: Istorya Origins

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

We can’t wait to be served another installation of this brilliantly designed dinner series celebrating the vibrancy of Filipino food and its evolution through time.

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Best Magician: David Blaine

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The mystifying illusionist cheated death on a nightly basis during his first magic residency.

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Best Headliner: Barry Manilow

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Barry Manilow is a rare breed of entertainer.

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Best New Italian: Balla Italian Soul

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Shawn McClain’s Southern Italian concept at the re-stylized Sahara is a banger.

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Best Dispensary: Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

A dispensary is only as good as the service it offers, and Jardín’s service is exceptional.

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Best Music Venue: Brooklyn Bowl

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Another year, another win for the Bowl!

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Best Vintage Vegas Restaurant: Golden Steer Steakhouse

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Your old-Vegas experience begins at this storied steakhouse, a landmark since 1958.

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Best Wine Bar: Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Pull up a chair and taste away.

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Best Place to Take the Kids: Silverton Aquarium

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

This 117,000-gallon aquarium, set amid a Vegas casino, draws families to watch thousands of tropical fish swim about—not to mention regular mermaid appearances.

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Best Breakfast Spot: Egg Works

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Egg Works always hits the spot.

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Best Performing Arts Space: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The stately Downtown venue is the primo place to catch a ballet, Broadway show, classy jazz performance or symphony.

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Best Variety Show: Absinthe

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Today, we live in a Vegas that Absinthe made.

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Best Web Series: The Sweets Spot

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

This hilarious web series serves it up fresh and hot.

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Best Secret Tacos: Vesta Coffee Roasters

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Eggs, crispy potatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapeño and tajin crema piled atop two fresh tortillas ... We could come back for these every day of the week.

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Best Salon: Layla Social

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Treating yourself to a cut, color or professional styling has rarely been so luxurious.

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Best Latin Party: Neon Vibra

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

This new nighttime swim party at Daylight Beach Club is making some seriously fun waves.

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Best Band: Marissa & The Hollenbacks

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The howls of the wolf pack—as this group’s loyal fans are known—have been heard and counted.

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Best R&B Act to Watch: Tatum the Dreamer

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Tatum the Dreamer tenderly explores what it is to be a lover and a friend.

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Best Art Gallery: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The Library District offers 14 gallery exhibits running at any given time.

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Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Remarkable geology and vibrant plant and wildlife make it Las Vegas’ favorite escape from the urban din.

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Best Reason to Embrace Esports: Vegas Inferno

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The squad has been recognized as the official esports team of Las Vegas,

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Best New Ice Cream: Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Fresh ingredients make a big difference in ice cream, and this buzzy shop uses the good stuff.

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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Pinkbox treats taste as good as they look.

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Best Nightclub: Zouk Nightclub

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

We liked your club pick so much this year, we decided to throw a party there.

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Best Taco Shop: Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Más Por Favor is home to a badass speakeasy, but the tacos always come first.

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Best Dive Bar: Double Down Saloon

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Double Down Saloon could well be the best bar of its kind in the world.

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Best Theater Company: Majestic Repertory Theatre

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Downtown’s Majestic Rep delivers wonder, shock and awe.

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Best Male Athlete: Mark Stone

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

No. 61 become the first player in team history to lift the Stanley Cup over his head.

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Best Men’s Clothing Store: Stitched

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Stitched has a staff of tailors and stylists who will send you out into the world in bespoke threads that feel like a second skin—and look like a million bucks.