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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — A roundup of events & news in Downtown Las Vegas NV for Oct. 23-30.
NEWS
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND REOPENS
A reopening celebration for the children’s playground at Huntridge Circle Park will take place at 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the corner of Maryland Parkway & Franklin Avenue. There will be free (no cost) hot dogs & beverages.
PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT
The Regional Transportation Commission is looking for public comment on changes to transportation plans at a meeting 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 in Room 108 at 600 S. Grand Central Parkway. The plan can be viewed on www.rtcsnv.com through Nov. 5.
FRIENDS OF THE SMITH CENTER ENJOY BENEFITS AT EL CORTEZ
El Cortez Hotel & Casino welcomes friends of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts to downtown Las Vegas NV by extending on-property benefits to show-goers. Individuals who show an official “Friends of the Smith Center” card or Smith Center show tickets & stubs on the same date as a performance can receive a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour & a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez. Deets
EVENTS
3rd ANNUAL CHARITY LAW ENFORCEMENT DATE AUCTION
The 3rd annual yearly Charity Law Enforcement Date Auction is taking place Oct. 23 at The Gold Spike. The event is hosted by 98.5 KLUC’s Chet Buchanan. The event will begin at 6 p.m. In addition to the auction, butterflies will be let go in honor of specific women. Packages contain vacations & staycations, spa packages, dinners, show tickets for 2 & more. $25. Proceeds will benefit the You Got The Power Charitable Foundation. Deets
LADIES OF JAZZ
The Ladies of Jazz, featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Terri Lynn Carrington, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Smith Center for Performing Arts. $26-99. Deets
FREEWAY AT BEAUTY BAR
Cost 2 Coast Live presents Freeway at the Beauty Bar on Oct. 23. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Deets
JACKIE GAUGHAN’S BIRTHDAY
In celebration of legendary casino owner Jackie Gaughan’s 93rd birthday, El Cortez will serve free (no cost) birthday cake & champagne for all guests on Thursday, Oct. 24 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests can moreover sign a giant birthday card to celebrate one of Las Vegas’ original pioneers.
“The Vixens of Broadway” will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 3 & 7 p.m. Oct. 26 & 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Smith Center. Starring Betty Buckley. $39-$79. Deets
INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW
The International Gem & Jewelry Show will place Oct. 25-27 at Cashman Center. The show provides customers direct access to a type of gems & jewelry dealers. $6 in advance, $8 at the
door. Deets
BONEYARD BASH
One of Las Vegas’ most very popular Halloween-themed events will take place Oct. 25. The Neon Museum’s Boneyard Bash will start with a VIP reception at 7 p.m. Every guest is strongly encouraged to come dressed to thrill in undead-inspired costumes. The event will feature complimentary photos, drawings for prizes such as memorabilia from AMC’s “The Walking Dead” & the Neon Museum, live entertainment by The Phat Pack, Swamp Gospel, The All-Togethers, The Clydesdale & magician Murray Sawchuck, food & beverages. Renowned makeup artist Jonathan Seti will moreover be in attendance. Cost is $125 for the VIP reception or $75 general admission beginning at 8 p.m. Deets
NEVADAWEEN AT OLD LAS VEGAS NV FORT
The 14th annual yearly Nevadaween will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Old Las Vegas NV Fort on East Washington Avenue. There will be family activities & a soup cook-off. There will moreover be music & movies. Children ages 12 & under can compete in a costume contest. $1 general admission, free (no cost) for kids 12 & under. Deets
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
The 1st Life Is Beautiful festival is taking place Oct. 26 & 27 in downtown Las Vegas. The music, art & food festival will feature 50 musical acts, 60 chefs & restaurants, world-renowned artists & 25 speakers. Headliners contain The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Kings of Leon, Beck, Kids Meet Cougar & more. The festival will cover about 15 blocks in downtown Las Vegas. Deets
VEGAS VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL
The 12th annual yearly Vegas Valley Book Festival is taking place Oct. 30 thru Nov. 2. Most programs will take place at the downtown Historic Fifth Street School on Fourth Street. This year’s festival will present authors & events for children, young adults & adults. The Comic Book Fest will take place at the Clark-County NV Library on East Flamingo Road. Keynote speakers contain Catherine Coulter, Robert E. Hall, Walter Dean Myers, & Luis Alberto Urre. There will be panel discussions, book signings, art & vendor exhibits, interactive writing projects, readings, entertainment & much more. Deets
Weekly/Monthly Events
Free tickets to The Scintas for blood donors
During the month of October, United Blood Services of Las Vegas NV (UBS) is offering blood donors a voucher for two free (no cost) tickets to The Scintas at the D Las Vegas NV Hotel Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 877-827-4376.
Blue Beat
Blue Beat, featuring local jazz performers, takes place every Wed. at 8 p.m. at The Beat Coffeehouse on Fremont Street. Deets
Swing Dancing
Want to learn how to swing dance? No partner or experience needed. Every Friday at Aruba Hotel on Las Vegas NV Boulevard South. Deets
Downtown 3rd Farmers Market
Takes place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday on Third Street between Stewart & Ogden avenues in the old downtown transportation hub building. Deets
Happy Hour Improv
Happy Hour Improv hosts a jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. the 1st & third Wed. of every month at Theatre7 on South Third Street. Deets
Pub church at Atomic Liquors
Every Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. at Atomic Liquors on East Fremont Street. A short non-denominational church service led by Priest Buck followed by NFL football. The Hail Mary Bar will allow customers to build their own Bloody Marys. Deets
Bike Nights at 5th Ave Pub & McNastys Las Vegas
Bike night takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. every Friday at 5th Ave Pub on East Charleston Boulevard. $2 drafts & $3 wells. Deets
First Friday
Downtown’s art, music & food festival takes place the 1st Friday of every month in downtown Las Vegas. Deets
Vegas StrEATS
The food & cultural festival happens 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. every 2nd Saturday of the month in the Jackie Gaughan Plaza outside the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas. Deets
“Grand Ole Vegas Revue”
The “Grand Ole Vegas Revue” takes place at 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays in the Plaza showroom on South Main Street. Tickets are $9.95 general admission. A 15-minute sing-along takes place before each show. Deets 702-946-89347
Local bluegrass band at Arts Factory
Out of the Desert, a local bluegrass band, performs from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday at the Arts Factory Bar & Bistro on East Charleston Boulevard. This is a free (no cost) show & children are welcome.
Day & night tours available at Neon Museum
With the cooler temps, the Neon Museum on Las Vegas NV Boulevard North is now offering both daytime & nighttime tours. The daytime tours begin at 10 a.m. with the last daytime tour being offered at 4 p.m. until Nov. 2. Beginning Nov. 3, the last daytime tour will take place at 3 p.m. Night tours begin at 6:30 p.m. with last tour taking place at 8:30 p.m. until Nov. 2. Beginning Nov. 3, the night tours will begin at 5 p.m. with the last tour taking place at 7 p.m. Daytime tours are $18 & night tours are $25. Discounts available for residents, active military, veterans, students & senior citizens. Deets
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