Las Vegas Weekly Staff
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The confusing ethics of a $100 pay-per-view party
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 Should you ask for donations or absorb the cost yourself?
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Where to watch: a few of fight night’s most promising gathering spots
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 From the Excalibur’s Tournament of Kings Arena to Mandalay Bay Irish pub Rí Rá, several MGM sites will host the closed-circuit telecast.
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Bryan Ferry, Black & White Party, ‘The Holy Grail’ and other stuff to do this week
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 Also: Die Antwoord and Van Jones—but not together.
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The Lucky Penny’s savory, spicy, green cocktail wants your attention
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 Allow the Palms to introduce you to Abe’s Favorite Mary.
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‘Hair,’ The Sloths, a taco throwdown and more stuff to do this week
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 Plus, your last shot to catch The Who’s drummer’s other project—for free.
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Tinashe, The Chainsmokers, DJ Mustard and more big shows this week
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 DJ Diesel—aka Shaquille O’Neal—takes over at Rehab on Sunday.
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Chart destroyer Ed Sheeran lands at T-Mobile Arena
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 The English singer-songwriter is something of an unlikely pop star.
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The Official Star Trek Convention, The Who, Marvel Universe Live and more stuff you need to know about
Thursday, July 27, 2017 The Who plays the first weekend shows of its residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
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War room: Five of our staff’s favorite combat films
Thursday, July 20, 2017 Hint: Two from the ’50s, two from the ’70s and one from 1998. No, not that one.
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CeeLo, Third Thursday on 3rd, Erykah Badu and other stuff to do this week
Thursday, July 20, 2017 Also: a man who knew Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel.
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TLC returns to the stage with the I Love the ’90s Tour
Thursday, July 20, 2017 This year Chilli and T-Boz released a 12-track collection that serves as a proper farewell.
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R&B breakout Khalid sells out Brooklyn Bowl
Thursday, July 20, 2017 Single smash “Location” is certified platinum.
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Our favorite Vegas Instagrammers
Thursday, July 13, 2017 From general lifestyle to specific, nuanced topics, we’re constantly finding ourselves influenced by exciting Instagram feeds—and the unique people behind them.
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Readers' Choice—Best Buffet: Bacchanal Buffet
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Biggest doesn't always mean best, but it does for Bacchanal.
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Best Dessert Mashup: Baklava ice cream at Meráki Greek Grill
Thursday, July 13, 2017 A great pastry is an even greater ice cream dessert.
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Readers' Choice—Best Pizzeria: Pizza Rock
Thursday, July 13, 2017 So many choices, all of them delicious.
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Best Downtown Spot to Take a Suburbanite: Vesta Coffee Roasters
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Major Seattle vibes right here in Downtown Las Vegas.
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Best Vegas History Lesson: 'Out of the Neon Closet' by Dennis McBride
Thursday, July 13, 2017 This is a must-read for anyone interested in Las Vegas' sociocultural evolution.
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Best Activism Warrior: Jane Heenan at Gender Justice
Thursday, July 13, 2017 “I am an activist by nature of existing.”
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Best New Local Radio: The Rebel
Thursday, July 13, 2017 They've got everything, from hip-hop to shoegaze.
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Best Pro Team: Bishop Gorman
Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Golden Knights better muscle up if they hope to wrest this one away in 2018.
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Best Local Activist Group: Battle Born Progress
Thursday, July 13, 2017 The advocacy organization empowers Nevada voters.
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Most Inventive Local Beer: Lovelady Brewing’s Angry Red Headed Hawaiian
Thursday, July 13, 2017 A local craft beer that's sweet, sour and spicy
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Best New Art Gallery: Priscilla Fowler Fine Art
Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Denver ex-pat brings a fresh perspective to the Arts District.
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Best Brisket: Fox Smokehouse
Thursday, July 13, 2017 This meat is worth the trip to Boulder City.
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Readers' Choice—Best Vegas Chef: Chris Santos at Beauty & Essex
Thursday, July 13, 2017 He's on Chopped when he's not in the kitchen.
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Most Inventive Coffee Shop: Bad Owl
Thursday, July 13, 2017 This Henderson hangout pays homage to Harry Potter.
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Best Emerging Voice: Kaylie Foster
Thursday, July 13, 2017 She knows when to sing her heart out.
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Best Band Vegas Stole: Indigo Kidd
Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Washington ex-pats feel more like Vegas natives.
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Best Street Sandwich: Bocata Rolls from Boqueria Street
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Track down this food truck.
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Readers' Choice—Best Sushi Spot: I Love Sushi
Thursday, July 13, 2017 It's been one of the Valley's most popular sushi stops for a long time.
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Best Transplanted Regional Favorite: Giordano’s
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Vegas needed Chicago deep-dish pie.
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Readers' Choice—Best Coffeehouse: Sambalatte
Thursday, July 13, 2017 There are three locations around the Valley.
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Best Vegas Tchotchkes: Battle Born Pins
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Get the Huntridge Theatre one.
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Best New Theater Company: Majestic Repertory Theatre
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Troy Heard's latest artistic vision is shining bright.
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Best Instant Brunch: Lulu’s Bread & Breakfast
Thursday, July 13, 2017 The pulled pork-cornbread Benedict is a thing of beauty.
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Best Butcher Shop: The Butcher Block
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Forget Arby's—this place truly has all the meats.
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Best New French Escape: La Maison de Maggie
Thursday, July 13, 2017 It's a slice of southern France in the middle of the desert.
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Readers' Choice—Best Burger Joint: In-N-Out Burger
Thursday, July 13, 2017 We had a Double Double for Father's Day.
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Readers' Choice—Best Taco Shop: Roberto’s Taco Shop
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Roberto's is a Vegas institution.
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Best Nightlife Institution: Drai’s After Hours
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Twenty years on, the basement parlor remains the essential capper to a night of revelry.
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Best Concert-Promoting Force of Nature: Patrick “Pulsar” Trout
Thursday, July 13, 2017 He's a booking maelstrom.
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Best Under-the-Radar Beer Selection: Sand Dollar Lounge
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Go for the live music, stay for the eclectic beer list
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Best Hotel Pool for Locals: Silverton’s Sway Pool
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Leave those hectic Strip pools to the tourists.
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Best Place to Get Flustered by Modern Video Games: Dave & Buster's
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Live, die, stubbornly repeat.
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Best Picnic with Strip Views: Beer Park
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Enjoy a beer (or several) underneath the Eiffel Tower.
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Best Freebie: Bowling at the Nerd
Thursday, July 13, 2017 A classic Vegas promotional device lives on.
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Best Local Celebrity You’ll Probably Run Into: Nicolas Cage
Thursday, July 13, 2017 You've probably already seen him around town.