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2026-04-24 20:30 - 2026-04-25 01:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CASBAR Lounge, 2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Discover CASBAR Lounge at SAHARA Las Vegas – where the night comes alive!

Fremont Street Bar Crawl
2026-04-24 20:30 - 2026-04-25 00:30 | Meeting Venue TBA – Check website for details, Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Fremont Street Bar Crawl gets you exclusive perks at the best bars in Old Vegas.

Broadway Rave
2026-04-24 20:30 - 2026-04-25 00:00 | The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Ct, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Back by Popular Demand! Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.

Vinnie Favorito Unfiltered
2026-04-24 20:30 - 23:59 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Las Vegas comedian Vinnie Favorito is known as a celebrity roaster. He has roasted Magic Johnson, Pat O’Brien, Jerry Springer, Larry, Flynt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stan, Winston, and many others.
He is a blue-collar comedian known for his quick wit, politically incorrect, but does it with liability. Every show is like a celebrity roast and you could be the next celebrity….. no one is safe.
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Ages: 18+
Doors at 8:00 PM
Show time at 8:30 PM
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Open COSPLAY Party!
2026-04-24 20:00 - 2026-04-25 03:00 | Millennium FANDOM BAR, 900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, #140, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
That cosplay you’ve been saving? Yeah… it’s time No rules, just vibes at Fandom Bar ✨

🎭 OPEN COSPLAY PARTY🎭
Friday, April 24th | FANDOM BAR – Las VegasDoors Open at 7PM | NO COVER | 21+ ONLY
No theme. No rules. No excuses.
This is your night to wear whatever cosplay your heart desires.
Been working on a new build and dying to debut it?Have a fan-favorite you love slipping back into?Or maybe you just want to throw something together and vibe with your people…
✨ This is your moment. ✨
From anime to fantasy, sci-fi to gaming, heroes, villains, OCs, deep cuts, closet cosplay, or full-blown masterpieces—we want to see it ALL.
💥 Come show it off📸 Strike a pose🍸 Grab a themed drink🖤 And connect with the Fandom fam
FOOD AVAILABLE:You can order from the Guerrilla Pizza Company (IG: @guerrillapizzaco) kiosk inside our entrance, and they will bring it to you since they are in our building! 😁 Enjoy their true Detroit-style pizza, thick, chewy deep-dish crusts, crispy & caramelized cheese edges, and much more!They are open from:SUN – THUR: 10:30am – 10pmFRI – SAT: 10:30am – 1am
Cosplay or not, Let’s Fandom! ✨

Robby Krieger and the Soul Savages
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Copa Room, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Legendary Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and the Soul Savages

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Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages
Live at the Copa Room at Tuscany Suites & CasinoFriday, April 24, 2026Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PMAll Ages | Free Parking | Home of Shakedown Las Vegas
🎟 Ticket Pricing

$40 – Advance tickets through April 17, 2026
$45 – Advance tickets April 18–April 23, 2026
$50 – At the door (day of show)

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and songwriter Robby Krieger of The Doors leads Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages, a powerhouse ensemble delivering a bold, immersive journey through melodic, psychedelic rock and deep soul.
No one plays guitar like Robby Krieger. His instantly recognizable sound comes from his signature fingerstyle (no pick), a melodic and expressive approach to electric guitar, and adventurous, jazz-influenced slide work. In addition to his legendary work with The Doors, Krieger is a multiple Grammy Award recipient with a successful career in jazz-fusion, releasing numerous solo albums since the late 1970s, including the acclaimed album Singularity.
Bassist and songwriter Kevin “Brandino” Brandon co-wrote and recorded Singularity with Krieger. A top-tier session bassist, Brandon has earned over half a dozen Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, with credits including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé. Rooted in funk and jazz, his creative bass lines form a rock-solid foundation for the band’s sound.
Keyboardist and songwriter Ed Roth, a longtime collaborator of Krieger, is known for his exclusive use of vintage organs and keyboards. A Grammy nominee, Roth’s genre-spanning style moves effortlessly between jazz, rock, and pop. His session work includes collaborations with Ringo Starr, The Brothers Johnson, Coolio, Shuggie Otis, and Annie Lennox, and his Billboard Top 100 Jazz Song of the Year “Blue” has been streamed more than one million times.
Driving the band with dynamic rhythm and youthful energy is drummer and songwriter Franklin Vanderbilt, whose credits include working with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Stanley Clarke, and touring worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. His drumming cements the band’s deep grooves and brings true savagery to the soul.
With their own signature sound, Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages boldly step beyond the boundaries of sophisticated music — blending legacy, innovation, and raw energy into an unforgettable live performance.
Venue: Copa Room at Tuscany Suites & CasinoParking: FreeAge Restriction: All Ages
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ClueX
2026-04-24 19:30 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Show description: This is the Genre-Defying Burlesque Parody of the Cult-Classic 1985 Film, “CLUE”, that will have you laughing, grooving and playing along! Each night the audience determines who committed the murder, after witnessing each of the iconic characters undressing alone, in a room, with a weapon. Brace yourself for a witty and fast-paced evening full of thunder strikes, mysterious characters and the Art of Burlesque like you’ve never seen it before! All set to the tunes of a live band! ClueX will keep you on the edge of your seat as the plot unravels, the guests undress, and the mystery unfolds. You won’t know what’s coming next…right up until the end!
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Ages: 18+
Doors at 7:00 PM
Show time at 7:30 PM
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Johnny Fabulous – Friday, April 24th
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Vegas Valley Winery, 7360 Eastgate Rd Ste 123, Henderson, NV, 89011, United States
As a singer, he is by known by many as a “bourbon-esque” crooner, to others, he is a curious oracle of jazz, soul and the blues. With his fingers dancing upon the keys of the piano, Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song.

An Evening with the Princess (ages 18+)
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
Spend an evening immersed in powerful spoken word.

Join us for a journey into the heart of poetry in a night woven together with personal stories and reflections presented by spoken word artist, Princess. Adults only, due to mature content. For more information, call 702-229-4800.

We are full on vendors for this event. Please fill out the expressed interest form to be considered as a vendor for future events: https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/vendor_application_to_provide_services

Chase Brown’s Vegas Country
2026-04-24 18:30 - 23:59 | NV
“Chase has it all. The Texas-born performer has the good looks, the tremendous talent,the awesome voice, the entertaining moves, and that indefinable something that ties it all together. No orchestra, no keyboard – just one hot sexy talented man showing what he’s got. There is nothing like a Chase Brown show!” – Dianne Davis, Splash Magazines
“Chase down Chase Brown! The biggest and best little country music show in Vegas.” – Carson Kressley
“Serving top notch country entertainment, Chase Brown is Las Vegas at its Best.” – Shangela, HBO’s “We’re Here” and “Ru Paul’s Drag Race”
“The Chase is ON!!!”- Andy Cohen, Bravo
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Ages 18+
Doors at 6:00 pm.
Show time at 6:30 pm.
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Chase Brown's Vegas Country
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | 450 Fremont St #380, 450 Fremont Street, #380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
The Singing Cowboy performs hits from every decade to get you out on the floor.

Paddock Auto Oasis
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | NV
On the last Friday of each month, Paddock Auto Club invites locals and business neighbors to immerse themselves in a premium outdoor showcase featuring:

A Curated Display of Automotive Culture: From timeless classics to modern marvels, each vehicle tells a story of craftsmanship, character, and culture.
Chill Vibes + Choice Soundtracks: Let the music set the tone as you unwind and connect.
Culinary Delights from UnCommons Restaurants: Grab a drink, share a bite, and enjoy exclusive tastes from the best restaurants in town.
Local Connections & Community Energy: Whether catching up with friends or making new ones, Auto Oasis is built to bring people together.

Your reservation is ready, so invite your friends & family to experience some of the best of Las Vegas culture, one evening at a time.

This event is FREE to attend and open to all ages; no rsvp required for the general public to attend. Parking is available in public parking areas – parking fees may apply.

PADDOCK RESERVED PARKING REGISTRATION – Drivers are asked to register to enter the Paddock Reserved area using the RSVP link or visiting PaddockAutoOasis.com

Youth Jazz Showcase
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89131, United States
This night of jazz, rock and funk music includes performing ensembles from multiple CCSD schools.

All family, friends and community are invited to bring low-backed chairs and blankets to this free event at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre featuring ensembles from Arbor View High School, Cadwallader and Escobedo Middle Schools.

We are full on vendors for this event. Please fill out the expressed interest form to be considered as a vendor for future events: https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/vendor_application_to_provide_services

ZAP 20th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Sunset Park, Outdoor Amphitheater East of Lake, 2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, United States
Celebrate 20 years of the ZAP! Utility Box program with Commissioner James B. Gibson and the Clark County Public Arts Office!

The ZAP 20th Anniversary will be held on Friday, April 24, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunset Park, and will feature live painting by three local artists, art vendors, and live entertainment. Attendees will learn the history of ZAP through the pop-up ZAP museum, meet some of the past ZAP artists, and experience a performance from the Clark County Poet Laureate. Attendees can also participate in the ZAP raffle to win Clark County Public Arts memorabilia, sign up for a short bird walk with the Red Rock Audubon Society, and create mini-ZAP boxes through the workshop led by a past ZAP artist.

The Clark County Public Arts Office will also unveil the new ZAP logo, created by one of the original ZAP artists, Shan Michael Evans. Evans created the original ZAP logo back in 2005 and recently revamped it for ZAP’s 20th anniversary.

During the event, Commissioner Gibson will highlight the 12 ZAP 20 artists who recently designed and painted 13 boxes around Sunset Park this past winter.

Yari Ostovany – Paintings | Savage Mystic Gallery, Reno | April 2–25, 2026
2026-04-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Savage Mystic Gallery, 836 E. Second St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Savage Mystic Gallery in Reno, Nevada, is pleased to present “Yari Ostovany: Paintings,” a solo exhibition of works by abstract painter Yari Ostovany, on view April 2 through April 25, 2026.
Ostovany’s paintings explore the expressive possibilities of abstraction through layered color, gestural mark-making, and luminous surfaces. Drawing on influences ranging from the spiritual traditions of Persian art and poetry to the legacy of Western abstraction, his work creates contemplative visual spaces where intuition, memory, and presence converge.
Working primarily in oil on canvas, Ostovany builds his paintings through successive layers of color and texture. Forms emerge, dissolve, and reappear across the surface, suggesting shifting fields of energy, atmosphere, and light.
Ostovany studied art as an undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno, and received his Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, including exhibitions in Paris, London, Cologne, New York, Los Angeles, and Tehran.
The exhibition will conclude with an artist reception on April 25 from 6–9 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artist and view the exhibition on its final day.
Exhibition Details:
Yari Ostovany: Paintings
Savage Mystic Gallery
836 E Second Street
Reno, NV 89502
April 2 through April 25, 2026
Artist Reception: April 25, 6–9 p.m.
savagemysticart.com
775-444-4605

Marcus Rezak: Friday Afternoon Jam Session
2026-04-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Piazza Lounge, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Spend Friday afternoon with Marcus Rezak—exploratory jams and groove-driven energy from 12–5pm

Spend Friday afternoon at Tuscany Suites & Casino with Marcus Rezak live from 12:00–5:00pm. Known as a relentless road warrior playing 200+ headlining shows annually , Rezak is a commanding guitarist and bandleader whose performances blend precision, spontaneity, and fearless improvisation.
A Berklee College of Music graduate with a Master’s in Jazz Composition from DePaul University , Rezak brings both technical mastery and exploratory spirit to every set. His collaborations with GRAMMY-winning producer Paul Nelson and acclaimed musicians across the jam and rock worlds reflect a career rooted in high-level musicianship and dynamic live energy.
Expect fluid guitar work, evolving arrangements, and an extended afternoon session built for true music fans who appreciate deep improvisation and standout players.

Abstractly Thinking
2026-04-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Artist Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89505, United States
Join us at the Artists Co-op for “Abstractly Thinking”

April 1-30, 2026

Guest Artist: Trina Craig

Artist of the Month: Michaele Tristram

Consignment Artist of the Month: Sharon Randall

Reception: Sunday, April 12, from noon-4 p.m.

Find out what our abstract artists are thinking and doing. There will be images you have never seen before by our talented community of creative artists. Come enjoy the art, the company, the food, and the wine.

Home Truth: Image-making in Absence, Photography by Steven Seidenberg
2026-04-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
The photographic practice of Steven Seidenberg explores a material world of the unnoticed, fixing attention on structures, environments, and landscapes often hidden in plain sight. Three photographic series are combined in this exhibition; each focuses on past and present living conditions in a different area of the world (Puglia and Rome, Italy; Kanazawa, Japan). Seidenberg’s richly detailed images capture current and former living spaces—houses, tents, outbuildings, and empty lots— providing the viewer with ideas about the lived environment, how space is used, and how humans travel through and live within the spaces they occupy under wide-ranging material conditions.
Image: Steven Seidenberg from the series, The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South, photograph, courtesy of the artist

This Just In: Recent Additions to the Lilley Museum of Art Collection
2026-04-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
An exhibition of new acquisitions to the Lilley Museum of Art
Image: Carol Cole Levin, Fortress, 1992, Clay, concrete, wire, and wood picture frame, Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, Gift of the Artist 2025.

Homeland Security: Images from the Epicenter of the Cuban Missile Crisis
2026-04-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
In October 1962, Cuba was at the center of a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Today’s history books and classes are filled with stories of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev locked in a battle of wills, but we know much less about how Cubans themselves responded to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Featuring photographs from Prensa Latina, Cuba’s revolutionary news agency, this exhibit offers a unique, intimate view of Cuban life during the crisis.
Image: Roberto Salas, A young man uses a rangefinder to watch for incoming aircraft, photograph, October 1962, courtesy of Prensa Latina.

SPRING BREAK LAS VEGAS POOL CRAWL
2026-04-24 11:30 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Strip, TBA, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best pool parties in Las Vegas this Spring Break 2026!

Las Vegas Pool Crawl
2026-04-24 11:30 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Strip, TBA, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best pool parties in Las Vegas this summer!

Three Generations of Polarized Light Art
2026-04-24 10:00 - 20:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89117
In the 1960s, a time of cross-pollination in art and science, Austine’s engagement with light and optics was shaped by her discovery of the phenomena of polarized light from her first husband, astronomer and physicist H. John Wood. In 1967, Austine developed a new light-based medium that she called Polage. By collaging clear cellophane between cross-polarizing filters, she began producing full color artworks without using any pigments or dyes.
Selecting for specific wavelengths from the prismatic spectrum of color in natural light produces her color palette. Colors plucked from light are vibrantly alive and will shift and change as the filters rotate or as the viewer moves about, making the perception of the art an active component of the work.
In 1976, Austine and her husband, David Comarow moved to the Las Vegas area. They worked together to establish a long-lasting studio practice and refined her Polage medium and methods of display, leading to many innovations and commissions over the following decades. Their first studio gallery opened in Boulder City, Nevada, in 1985.
That same year, Austine’s eldest daughter, Cara Wood Ginder, began working for Austine Studios as an art assistant, fabricator, and studio manager. This began a longtime artistic partnership with her mother, which grew into full design collaboration in later years.
In 1998, Austine’s younger daughter, Erika Wood, became part of the studio, later focusing on designing hybrid production methods that enabled Polage artworks to be created in carefully controlled multiples, comparable to traditional printmaking.
At that time, Austine Studios entered a long-term relationship with Maui Jim sunglasses, bringing the medium into dialogue with applied optics and polarized-lens technology as they secured an exclusive on Austine Studios artwork in optical boutiques worldwide.
In 2018, Cara accepted the position of full-time lead artist and studio director of Austine Studios. Her daughter, Charlotte Ginder, joined the studio in 2019; the third generation to work in the family business of Polage.
After Austine’s sudden passing in 2020, Cara, Erika, and Charlotte kept up the family legacy as the artists of Austine Studios until it closed in 2025.
Austine’s art is on view in the permanent collections of the Museum of Science, Boston; the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science; and Swarthmore College, among others, appearing in museums, hospitals, public spaces, and private collections around the world.
The nearby Spring Mountains Visitor’s Center, just outside Las Vegas on Mt. Charleston, features a 75-foot-long Polage art mural celebrating the flora and fauna of the desert that inspired so much of her work.
Today Cara and Erika have launched a new collaboration, Lightread Studios, where they continue their work together creating polarized light artworks and commissions.
On exhibit at Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada, through May 2, 2026.

Always back to Nevada: Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno
2026-04-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St., Elko, NV, 89801, United States
The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno proudly announces its exhibition, “Always back to Nevada” Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno”, a curatorial project opening Dec. 9, 2025, through April 26, 2026 at the Northeastern Nevada Museum. Curated by executive director and chief curator Stephanie Gibson, “Always back to Nevada” showcases the constant oscillation of styles and experimental Nevada-centric works of the university’s Sheppard Gallery founding collector, Craig Sheppard.
Image: Craig Sheppard, The Couriers, oil on canvas, n.d., collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
2026-04-24 07:00 - 17:00 | CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries, 700 College Drive, Henderson, 89002, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro, will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the Henderson campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Speaking of his life, Montenegro says, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer, and he got into some trouble, and my mother was an accountant, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood, and I was not good at math in school, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view, and how their upbringing, education, and beliefs affect that point of view.”
Regarding his work, Montenegro continues, “We live in the richest country in the world, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore, or cereal, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam.
I started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”.
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery.

Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
2026-04-24 07:00 - 17:00 | CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery, Student Union Building, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89146, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese, opened on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the Henderson campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the Charleston campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Lauren Myers Reese is an artist, educator, and arts administrator, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV, Reese worked in a variety of roles, including independent curator, arts writer, nonprofit administrator, factory worker, educator, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Estonia, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal, Art Focus Oklahoma, Southwest Contemporary, and Settlers and Nomads.
Speaking of his work, Reese states, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work, sexuality, labor rights, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood, the work layers text to create alternative narratives, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts, primary sources, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.”
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery.

Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
2026-04-24 07:00 - 17:00 | CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins, will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Originally from Illinois, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters, still lifes, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction.
Speaking of her work, Watkins states, “Most of my work comes from trial and error, a willingness to explore new methods, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting, such as still life and landscapes, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.”
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery

9pm: Get In Loser/John Wayne Is Dead/ Death Rock Collective
2026-04-24 00:00 - 23:59 | NV

Drivin the Bus: Late-Night After-Show Session
2026-04-24 00:00 - 03:00 | Copa Room, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Keep it rolling with Driving the Bus in The Copa Room—extended jams and after-hours energy from 12–3am

When the night’s main plans wind down, head to The Copa Room at Tuscany Suites & Casino for Driving the Bus from 12:00–3:00am. This late-night session leans into extended improvisation, groove-forward momentum, and a room full of night owls ready to keep the energy alive. Expect deep jams, dance-ready rhythms, and a true after-hours atmosphere built for those who aren’t quite ready to call it.

People’s Dead: Late-Night Jam Session
2026-04-24 00:00 - 03:00 | Piazza Lounge, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
After the show, People’s Dead delivers deep improvisation and extended jams in the Piazza Lounge, 12–3am

The night stretches out at Tuscany Suites & Casino with People’s Dead in the Piazza Lounge from 12:00–3:00am. This late-night set dives headfirst into long-form improvisation, open-ended transitions, and groove-heavy exploration. Expect extended passages, dynamic builds, and spontaneous interplay that rewards true jam heads. Built for those who chase the deep end, this is an after-hours session where the music breathes and the clock doesn’t matter.
