ENTERTAINMENT
Garth Brooks Announces 2024 Dates for New Las Vegas Residency Garth Brooks/Plus One at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Garth Brooks has announced 18 additional dates in 2024 for his new headlining Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, including April 18, 20-21, 25, 27-28; May 4-5; June 26, 28-29; and July 3, 5-6, 10, 12-13, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
Fremont Street Experience Announces Free DJ Series, Electric Vinyl
Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas’ leader in free entertainment, has announced Electric Vinyl, a brand-new free entertainment series. The six-block entertainment district in downtown Las Vegas adds Electric Vinyl to its free, live entertainment lineup including its Downtown Rocks Concert Series. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, fsepr@kirvindoak.com.
Earth, Wind & Fire Return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for Nine-Show Limited Engagement
The legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a nine-show limited engagement with showings Oct. 20-22, 25, 27-28 and Nov. 1, 2-4, 2023. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
Ali Wong Announces Additional Performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
Comedian Ali Wong will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with “Ali Wong: Live” for four additional shows this September 29 and 30. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
Temptation Sundays at Luxor Hotel & Casino Kicks Off the Season
The city’s hottest pool party is back as Temptation Sundays returns to Luxor Hotel and Casino for its 13th sizzling season. From May 14 to September 3, Las Vegas’ longest-running LGBTQ+ pool party will “dive into” Luxor’s North Pool every Sunday. For more information, contact Arlene Bordinhao, MGM Resorts International, arlene@mgmresorts.com or Kara Rutkin, Kirvin Doak Communications, krutkin@kirvindoak.com.
Liberace: Real and Beyond, a Retrospective Exhibit Opens at The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
The Nevada State Museum at Las Vegas is opening a new temporary exhibit on the performer and Las Vegas icon, Liberace. The exhibit, Liberace: Real and Beyond, will outline the musician’s life through his personal effects and photos. The show runs from June 24 to December 31, 2023. For more information, contact Francine Burge, Nevada State Museum Las Vegas, fburge@nevadaculture.org.
Iliza Shlesinger Announces Her Return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with Her “Hard Feelings” Tour
Award-winning comedian, actress, and author, Iliza Shlesinger will make her highly-anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with back-to-back shows of her new tour, “Hard Feelings,” on Oct. 27-28. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
AREA15 to Host Radiance Wellness Music Festival
AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces it will host the Radiance Wellness and Music Festival on Saturday, June 17. Colliding music and movement to raise vibrations and celebrate the summer solstice, the all-day festival will be a first-of-its-kind event. It will feature internationally-known yoga facilitators, celebrity speakers and transformational workshops, immersive wellness programming and world-renowned musical talent, including a headlining performance by Matisyahu. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
Taylor Tomlinson Announces Highly-Anticipated Return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with Back-to-Back Performances
Comedy’s rising star, Taylor Tomlinson, will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with “The Have It All” Tour for back-to-back performances Sept. 14-15, 2023. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
The B-52s Launch Their Ten-Night Residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
The B-52s, The World’s Greatest Party Band, turned The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas into the Love Shack with the launch of their ten-night residency. Future show dates include Aug. 25-26, 30 and Sept. 2-3. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Caesars Palace To Open Brasserie B by Bobby Flay in Late 2023
Following the success of Amalfi by Bobby Flay, the award-winning chef will introduce a new French concept at Caesars Palace. Brasserie B by Bobby Flay will offer delicious and distinct French-inspired dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner and is slated to open in late 2023. For more information, contact Kala Peterson, Caesars Entertainment, kpeterson1@caesars.com.
Highly Anticipated Return of Three Square’s Las Vegas Restaurant Week Set for June 5-16
Southern Nevada’s leading culinary event, Las Vegas Restaurant Week, will return to the valley on Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 16, uniting restauranteurs and food enthusiasts alike for a 12-day event to combat food insecurity. An estimated 200 restaurant participants across the valley are participating, offering a variety of globally inspired flavors. Each restaurant will offer assorted prix fixe menus at price points ranging from $20 to $80 with $4, $5 or $6 from each cover donated to Three Square and the one in seven Southern Nevadans who are food insecure. For more information, contact Lauren Addante, The Firm Public Relations & Marketing, laurena@thefirmpr.com.
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to Open in June
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar, a destination for sports fans and foodies, is now accepting reservations as anticipation builds toward its June 10, 2023, grand opening at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The third iteration of Carver Road Hospitality’s acclaimed Flanker brand, the 8,445-square-foot restaurant and bar offers a dynamic new viewing experience for sports fans. For more information, contact Jim Havey, LLAC, jim@llac.com or Megan Fazio, Neon PR Studios, megan@neonprstudios.com.
Wynn Las Vegas Announces Min’s Test Kitchen, a Limited Summer Pop-Up from Michelin-Recognized Executive Chef Min Kim
Wynn Las Vegas has announced Min’s Test Kitchen, a new pop-up concept from Michelin-recognized Chef Min Kim featuring innovative Asian dishes inspired by his international experiences. Located within Jardin at Wynn Las Vegas and open through late September 2023, Min’s Test Kitchen will encapsulate Chef Kim’s diverse culinary background and personal style through food, fashion, art and music for an experience never-before offered at Wynn. For more information, contact Jesse Williams, Wynn Las Vegas, jesse.williams@wynnlasvegas.com.
AREA15 Announces New Eatery, Kaia Handroll
AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces new eatery, Kaia Handroll, will open inside the district. Kaia Handroll provides a vibrant, modern take on sushi handrolls inspired by traditional Japanese flavors and techniques. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
RESORT UPDATES
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod Unveils Elevated Pool Experience with the Opening of Swim & Social
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod has unveiled a new destination to sip, swim and socialize with Swim & Social, a resort-style pool and play experience spanning 68,000 square feet on the eighth story rooftop. For more information, contact Taylor Goldberg, Wicked Creative, ge@wickedcreative.com.
The Lexi Las Vegas, Las Vegas’ First Cannabis-Inclusive Property, Set to Open in June
The Lexi Hotel plans to open its doors on June 2, 2023. The boutique hotel offers 64 newly designed rooms and suites which are cannabis-inclusive. For more information, contact Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.
YouTube Stars and Trick Shot Team, Dude Perfect, Completes the “World’s Highest Basketball Shot” from Atop The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
After nearly 900 shots spanning three days, YouTube stars Dude Perfect reclaimed the world record for the “World’s Highest Basketball Shot” from the SkyPod at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Dude Perfect member Tyler Toney made the record-breaking shot from the SkyJump platform 855-feet above the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, April 20. For more information, contact Taylor Goldberg, Wicked Creative, ge@wickedcreative.com.
SPORTS
Soccer Champions Tour Announces New U.S. Summer Series Featuring AC Milan v FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium
Soccer Champions Tour has announced the launch and schedule for a new series of games featuring six of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs to be played this summer in major markets across the United States, including Spain’s FC Barcelona facing off against Italy’s AC Milan at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. For more information, contact media@soccerchampionstour.com.