chic new world
As Sick New World keeps reminding us, nu-metal hasn't gotten old yet. The all-day heavy music marathon returns for his second year, once again headlining System of a Down and Slipknot, as well as Industrial (Front 242, Nitzereb) and rising young groups (Bad Omens, Sleep Token). A wide range of acts will perform including; ), '90s alt-rockers (Alice in Chains, Primus), an array of female-fronted bands (Jinjer, Spiritbox), deathcore sampling (Saughter to Prevail, Lorna Shore) and much more from 11am on Saturday. The song begins. At the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Tickets start at $392. chicnewworldfest.com.
Jason Bracelin
festival
Water lantern festival
Design a lantern to remember a loved one, set a personal goal, or any other reason you can think of and set it sailing during the Water Lantern Festival. The event will also feature food trucks and music. It's scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Craig Ranch Regional Park in north Las Vegas. Tickets start at $45.99. waterlanternfestival.com.
christopher lawrence
party
interest in plants
Starting at 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays, Mandalay Bay's Foundation Room features a rooftop garden featuring lush floral décor, Ketel One botanical cocktails, and a seven-course menu including seafood platters and Korean fried chicken with bao. There will be a party called Botanical Interests. A la carte prices for meals and drinks.
Jonathan L. Wright
festival
Home + History
The 9th annual Home + History Las Vegas Festival, sponsored by the Nevada Preservation Foundation, runs Friday through Sunday and features an exploration of homes and venues that played important roles in Las Vegas' history. The festival features more than 40 events, including guided tours, educational sessions, scenic drives, and cocktail parties. Ticket prices vary. nevadapreservation.org.
Jonathan L. Wright
music
Horohoro
Las Vegas is often referred to as the Ninth Island due to its large population of Hawaiian immigrants, so it makes perfect sense that the island and reggae music festival would return to the city after its debut here in 2023. I am. This year's Holo Holo lineup boasts headliners Kolohe Kai, J Boog and Common Kings, and more than a dozen other acts, starting at his Downtown Las Vegas Event Center on Friday at 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Masu. Tickets start at $105 per day, 2-day passes are $200, and 3-day passes are $300. holohorofestival.com/vegas.
Jason Bracelin
culture
Paiute Spring Festival/Ray Day Parade
Experience a little more culture than usual this week in Downtown Summerlin. The First Paiute Spring Festival will feature music and dance performances, handicraft and art sales, and art workshops for children. It is scheduled for Saturday on the lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The third annual Ray Day Parade kicks off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is scheduled for Wednesday along Park Center Drive at 6 p.m.
christopher lawrence
dance
'The lake of swan'
Love ballet but want to stick to the tried and true? There's no reason to wait for “The Nutcracker” when Nevada Ballet Theater is preparing “Swan Lake.” The piece was choreographed by Ben Stevenson and set to classical music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. He will have additional performances through May 5th at Reynolds Hall in the Smith Center on Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets start at $30.95. smithcenter.com.
christopher lawrence
Fundraising activities
Opportunity Village Events
Opportunity Village has events scheduled all day Saturday. First, Spring Fest will feature a spring market, children's activities, entertainment, rides, and carnival games in the Enchanted Forest. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Ride wristbands are available for purchase for $10. Ships and Sounds, a 90-minute wine tasting through magical forest trails and his 90-minute jazz and soul concert, is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. OpportunityVillage.org.
christopher lawrence
market
Planty pop-up
On Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., Mama Chai's (4240 Spring Mountain Road) will host a Planty pop-up in collaboration with LV Plant People. This event will feature plants, a market with vendors, and plant-themed mochi donuts and drinks.
Jonathan L. Wright
music
Phantasmagoria Las Vegas
The solar eclipse just happened, and the same goes for music this weekend as Phantasmagoria, the no-longer-black Las Vegas, hits the city. The lineup includes horror-punk Mourning Noise as the headliner, goth-rock livers Eva O, LA's doomsday The Sixth Chamber, Vampiiria Belly Dance, and dark ambient noise project Thee Law Ov Attraction. Leave the pastels in the Plaza closet on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. plazahotelcasino.com.
Jason Bracelin