5.12, 19 & 26 – Annual Jazz in the Park
Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Enjoy the soothing sounds of jazz at this FREE concert series located under the stars, complete with food and
drink vendors onsite and outstanding performances by Ghost-Note (5.12), Bill Frisell (5.19) and Diane Schuur
(5.26). Visit www.clarkcountynv.gov/parks for info.
5.13 – Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch
House of Blues, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Treat the mothers and grandmothers in your life to a special Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch, where each woman
will be recognized with flowers and sp ecial songs. Visit www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas for tickets and info.
5.18-6.3 – A Love Song for Miss Lydia
Theater in the Valley, 10 W. Pacific Ave.
Henderson’s own community theater brings you this play directed by Ronn Williams. A widow in her 70s,
Lydia Frazier decides to take in a charming boarder whom her friends are sure is up to no good. Visit
www.theatreinthevalley.org for tickets and info.
5.19 – Safe Nest 7th Annual Spring High Tea
Mandarin Oriental, 3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Join Safe Nest of Las Vegas for a silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by a high tea and entertainment.
Monies raised help Safe Nest protect and assist victims of domestic violence. Visit www.safenest.org for tickets
and more information.
5.19 – Skye and Stars
Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Dr.
Stargaze with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Includes music, family-friendly lawn games and food vendors,
but feel free to bring a picnic dinner. Telescopes are open for viewing from 8-10 p.m. Free and open to all ages.
Visit Skyecanyon.com for info.
5.19 – Brews & Blues Festival
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are both on tap at this festive beer tasting and blues concert. Tickets
include unlimited beer samples and a commemorative mug, with tasty food available for purchase. Visit
www.springspreserve.org for info.
5.19 – The Las Vegas Philharmonic Season Finale
Reynolds Hall @ The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave.
In honor of beloved American Composer Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday and to mark the second year of the
ensemble’s American German Cultural Exchange Fellowship, the LV Phil will perform Bernstein’s Fancy Free:
Three Dance Variations. Visit www.thesmithcenter.com for tickets.
5.19 – Take Steps for Crohns & Colitis Walk
Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd.
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to help those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and other diseases
causing inflammation of the intestines. Activities include live music, food, kids entertainment, vendor
5.23-26, 30-31 –
booths, educational materials and more. Visit www.cctakesteps.org for info.
Super Summer Theatre’s
5.19-20 – 2018 Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival
Big Fish
Lake Las Vegas Marina
Spring Mountain Ranch,
This spirited competition features a 2K Exhibition Race and more action all to help raise
Highway 159, Blue Diamond
money to fight against breast cancer, children’s cancer and to support cancer services and
Overflowing with heart, humor and
the blind/visually impaired while bringing awareness to the rowing sport. Visit
spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an
www.dragonboatnv.com for details.
extraordinary Broadway musical based on
5.25 – Last Friday “Just Add Water” Art Festival
the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace
Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St.
and the acclaimed film directed by
Celebrate the arts with friends and neighbors at Henderson’s Last Friday festival, where food,
Tim Burton. Visit
community, arts, music, crafts and community collide. Visit www.cityofhenderson.com for
www.supersummertheatre.org
info.
for info.
5.25-26 – 14th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge
Bicentennial Park, Boulder City
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Boulder City’s annual competition BBQ and Rotary Club fundraiser.
Up to 41 barbecue teams will compete for $12,000 in cash prizes, and guests can sample all the tasty cue and fixins
they can handle. Visit www.bestdambarbecue.com for info.
5.27 – Mandalay Bay Beach Concerts
Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Dig your feet into the sand and cool off on a hot night with a beach-side performance by J Balvin. Visit
www.mandalaybay.com for tickets and info.
5.27 – LV Craft Show
Silverton Hotel & Casino, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd.
Find something unique for your home, yourself or a friend at LV Craft Show, featuring goods from local crafters,
vendors and small businesses, raffles, giveaways, pop-up games and free swag bags while supplies last. Visit
www.lvcraftshows.com for details.
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