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The 45-minute tour is anchored by the research of Johann Rucker, the museum’s senior manager of research and scholarships. For Rucker, a UNLV film program graduate, the project carried personal weight. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/film/2025...
Neon Museum’s new Viva Las Vegas Movies Tour explores our cinematic universe
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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December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In October, Sam Maxion—also known as DJ Slammin’ Sam—launched the DJ Museum in Las Vegas’ Filipino Town to shine a spotlight on the profession’s eclectic history.
DJ Museum now open in Las Vegas’ Filipino Town
The musuem walks visitors through pivotal moments that birthed the modern DJ as we know it, from the pioneering era of the 1950s to the golden age in the ’80s and the rave-heavy ’90s.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After 18 months of construction, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District was finally unveiling an ambitious 41,000-square-foot, $40 million project that’s poised to become an educational anchor in their community for years to come. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/de...
Las Vegas’ Historic Westside welcomes a sleek new library for the next generation
After 18 months of construction, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District finally unveiled an ambitious $40 million project poised to become an educational anchor in the community for years to…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On this week's cover: Standing the test of time: Enduring institutions in ever-changing Las Vegas.

We picked 12 places that have meant a lot to us and act as an antidote to “Vegas just tears things down.”

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December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“Not a secret, we’re looking at this market in Las Vegas. We are looking at Seattle,” Silver said before the NBA Cup final between San Antonio and New York. lasvegassun.com/news/2025/de...
Las Vegas, Seattle are front-runners if NBA expands to 32 teams
The NBA plans to make a decision regarding domestic expansion in the coming year, Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, offering the most definitive timeline since the league ....
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In this week's Superguide: Drake Bell, Earl Turner, Glowfest, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Magical Forest and more to do in Las Vegas this week! lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
What to do in Las Vegas this week: December 18-24
Drake Bell, Earl Turner, Glowfest, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Magical Forest and more in this week’s Superguide.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Located on the 50th floor of the Rio’s Masquerade Tower, High Steaks is Trees’ first major project inside a casino property, likely the first Strip corridor restaurant run by a born-and-raised local chef. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2025/...
High Steaks Vegas elevates steakhouse sizzle at the Rio
High Steaks is James Trees’ first major project inside a casino property, and likely the first Strip corridor restaurant run by a born-and-raised local chef.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The nature of the NHL’s regular-season extra period, five minutes of sudden-death 3-on-3 play followed by a shootout, is unavoidably random. A stretch like the Golden Knights’ 1-8 start to the season in overtime is all but guaranteed to regress. lasvegassun.com/news/2025/de...
Golden Knights’ overtime troubles – or turnaround – are much ado about nothing
Even with Jack Eichel having now helped drag the Golden Knights to wins in three of their last four overtime games, they’re just 4-9 in contests that have extended past regulation. ...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Las Vegas has more than earned its beef reputation. Our smashburger joints have all but taken over, and high-end gourmet burgers still shatter expectations. But Henderson’s Aztec Burgers operates in a league of its own.
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Aztec Burgers takes Mexican-American fusion to tasty new heights
The Chilaquiles Burger is basically brunch on a bun, with tortilla chips tossed in tangy salsa verde and Mexican crema.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The program—made up of various workshops that cost anywhere from $300 to $400, plus the price of materials—has already seen enough interest to warrant more in 2026. Between demonstrations, Yocono sat down with the Weekly to share some tips for aspiring woodworkers. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/de...
Cultivate your inner craftsperson with these woodworking tips
One can easily learn a thing or two from YouTube, but the social aspects of any hobby should not be underestimated.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The men of Magic Mike Live aren’t making it off of Santa’s naughty list. With more than 1.5 million fans, the saucy male revue has been the gift that keeps on giving. So what better way to embrace a little holiday magic than with the Mikes? lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
‘Magic Mike Live’ gets naughty with a holiday-themed remix at Sahara
Designers have decked the halls of the Magic Mike Live Theater with new seasonal decor like festive balcony lights and bar wreaths, and new dance and aerial numbers have been introduced.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"I worked hard to get my own spot in Las Vegas, and now I feel less like someone roaming around with no direction. There’s a sense of belonging.” lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
Jiaoying Summers nails down a Vegas comedy residency on her rise to the top
She just added January and spring dates to her monthly Vegas gig, which is picking up steam after the November release of her first special, "What Specie Are You?" on Hulu.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The nonprofit THIRD Street—a group of local arts entities that launched a fundraiser earlier this year for a theatrical incubator Downtown—has signed a lease for the 41,500-square-foot former Downtown Cinemas. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/de...
THIRD Street nonprofit signs lease for new Downtown arts incubator
The former Downtown Cinemas will be revitalized over the next three years into a “bustling creative campus providing a cultural and economic catalyst.”
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December 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This year, Stirling brings her Snow Waltz tour to the Venetian Theatre for a three-night run. And this holiday-themed show features all the good stuff—the dancing, the costumes, the circus-inspired aerial acrobatics and naturally, that genre-hopping violin. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
For genre-hopping violinist Lindsey Stirling, holiday music is a kick
Lindsey Stirling brings her Snow Waltz tour to the Venetian Theatre for three shows this month.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On this week's cover: Fun and festive pop-up bars abound across Las Vegas! This year brings an all-time high number of holiday pop-ups on and off the Strip. Pick up a copy on stands now or read online: bit.ly/451N4Rq
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As is tradition in Las Vegas, several restaurants are ready and waiting to serve up this feast so you don’t have to figure out how to do it at home—and in some cases, you don’t have to wait until Christmas Eve. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2025/...
Where to find the Feast of the Seven Fishes in Las Vegas
Like most Italian American food traditions, there’s usually way too much food, an epic celebration of cooking.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In this week's Superguide: Wayne Brady, Tim McGraw, The Nutcracker, Dane Cook, the Emirates NBA Cup and so much more to do this week in Las Vegas! lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
What to do in Las Vegas this week: December 11-17
Wayne Brady, Tim McGraw, The Nutcracker, Dane Cook, the Emirates NBA Cup and more in this week’s Superguide.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What if a gingerbread house could prevent a real home from going into foreclosure? That’s the idea behind a fundraiser by Freed’s Bakery and homebuilder Taylor Morrison. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/de...
Local bakery and homebuilder partner to combat surging foreclosures with fundraiser
According to an October 2025 U.S. report, Nevada ranked fifth in the country with a foreclosure filing for every 2,747 housing units.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The owner of the Huntridge Tavern for two decades, Larsh Kellogg is a mysterious figure. We grabbed one of the booths along the wood-paneled east wall and struck up a conversation about what keeps a dive alive. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/de...
The Huntridge Tavern remains a divey Downtown institution thanks to owner Larsh Kellogg
The owner of the Huntridge Tavern for two decades, Kellogg is a mysterious figure. We grabbed one of the booths along the wood-paneled east wall and struck up a conversation about what keeps a dive…
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December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
José Andrés is a prolific restaurateur with more than a half-dozen venues in the Las Vegas Valley alone. Perpetual change seems to be constant for the globe-trotting chef as in recent months, he’s seen both a shift and expansion in his local venues. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2025/...
With bright, fresh Zaytinya and a bigger Bazaar Meat, superchef José Andrés continues to thrill
Perpetual change seems to be constant for the globe-trotting chef as in recent months, he’s seen both a shift and expansion in his Las Vegas venues.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Here at the museum, we always look at different ways to approach the history and science that we discuss. And this was a really great way to make the history and pop culture from the era more accessible to folks—a way to meet them halfway.” lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
Atomic Museum’s ‘World of Fallout’ exhibit pairs the grim satire of the video game with Cold War paranoia
Set to run through 2026 and timed to coincide with the season 2 premiere of Prime’s popular “Fallout” series, the exhibit is a faithful ode to multiple pockets of nerddom.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
With three Strip restaurants, another in Lake Tahoe, and plans to transform the Cromwell into Vanderpump Hotel next year, Lisa Vanderpump is deeply invested in Las Vegas. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/dec/...
Lisa Vanderpump gets real about her soft spot for Las Vegas and taking over the Cromwell
With three Strip restaurants, another in Lake Tahoe, and plans to transform the Cromwell into Vanderpump Hotel next year, the reality TV star is deeply invested in Las Vegas.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Dvalishvili, a Las Vegas resident who trains out of Syndicate MMA, will face rival Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 on December 6 at T-Mobile. lasvegassun.com/news/2025/de...
Local champion goes for a record fourth title defense in a single year at UFC 323
UFC president Dana White hasn’t always approved of the choices made by his promotion’s current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
On this week's cover: South Point thriving after 20 years! As NFR celebrates 40 years at the Thomas & Mack Center, we’re spotlighting another local legend that’s been cowboy central all year long. Pick up a copy on stands now or read online! bit.ly/3Xxn1h4
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jabbawockeez new show FREQNCY introduced all the usual suspects of a wow-worthy Jabbawockeez production: stunts, storytelling, world-class breakdancing and more. But this time, the masked crew pushed into new territory through its music selections. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2025/nov/...
Las Vegas’ iconic Jabbawockeez dial in on the spectacle in new show
“FREQNCY” presents an opportunity for the masked dance crew to commit to hit songs from multiple genres like never before.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM