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The impact of Drai’s rooftop nightclub will endure as Las Vegas nightlife continues to evolve

It’s the end of an era for the rooftop nightclub and beach club at the Cromwell, but not the end of Drai’s, a pioneering venue ...

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How will two teams from Oakland affect Las Vegas pro sports culture?

Now that the A’s have followed the Raiders and Warriors out of Oakland, the East Bay city of 440,000 people is without a major league ...

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​​Venetian celebrates 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip by doubling down on luxurious style

To mark this month’s anniversary, Venetian recently announced its largest and most expensive hotel renovation, a $1.5 billion project that will include a full redesign ...

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The grand spectacle of Bellagio Las Vegas is undiminished after 25 years

Bellagio is part of global pop culture, and not many casinos or hotels can make that claim.

Music

A couple of days in July might have changed Las Vegas’ residency landscape forever

With Adele captivating Vegas crowds into next year and U2’s potential arrival at MSG Sphere at the end of 2023, imagine what could come next.

Dining

Las Vegas Restaurant Week offers great deals on meals while battling food insecurity

Last year saw a record number of new participants, another demonstration of the generosity and grit embedded in Las Vegas’ restaurant community.

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The Palms welcomes Las Vegas locals back once again

Perhaps because of its just-off-the-Strip location or maybe despite it, the Palms has always been a significant property in Las Vegas.

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Get ready for Las Vegas Strip transformations at Bally’s and the Tropicana

Two well-known Strip spots that have already seen significant change through the decades are about to change again.

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BTS’ four-night stadium run and Cirque’s new show illustrate Las Vegas’ entertainment evolution

BTS is going extra big with Permission to Dance tour stops at Allegiant Stadium on April 8, 9, 15 and 16.

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Uncertainty surrounds Adele’s Las Vegas postponement

When’s the last time you saw a superstar on Adele’s level say they felt embarrassed? It just doesn’t happen.

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Resorts World Las Vegas’ residencies are raising the stakes for production design

Visually overwhelming and stylistically suited to its star, Katy Perry’s ‘Play’ is unlike any other show we’ve seen on the Strip, ever.

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Impossibly, it’s time to say goodbye to Las Vegas Strip mainstay the Mirage

Hard Rock is a great brand, and many of us still hold fondness for its first Vegas casino, but for Vegas fans and followers of ...

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If 'supper clubs' are the future of the Las Vegas Strip, we’ll have some more, please

The common thread running through Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio, NoMad Library at Park MGM, Delilah at Wynn and Superfrico at the Cosmopolitan is an ...

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Pro sports have enhanced—not eclipsed—entertainment in Las Vegas

It’s resonating with those of us who live and work here; locals are heading to the Strip in record numbers.

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From its individual details to the overall experience, Resorts World is truly a sight to behold

The sphere and the 100,000-square-foot LED screen are next-generation attractions, but going big isn’t the underlying approach.

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Creative output: Las Vegas could be on the verge of an artistic revolution

The unprecedented downtime over the past year accelerated what feels like a budding movement, putting motion behind ideas and turning side projects into the main ...

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Las Vegas headliners prepare for their comeback, led by four new Resorts World stars

Starting in November and continuing into March, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will be performing at the brand-new, 5,000-seat Theatre at ...

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Cirque du Soleil’s June return will reunite Vegas performers with their passion

“It’s a unique job, and a lot of people are very proud to work for Cirque. So all of a sudden to have that taken ...

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Electric Daisy Carnival could be a comeback catalyst for Las Vegas in just two months

What are the chances the electronic music festival will take place May 21-23 at the Speedway as scheduled?

Election

2026 Primary Election Guide: Endorsements

We have teamed up with our partners on the Las Vegas Sun editorial team to offer our recommendations in select races.

Music

BTS is back: Exploring K-pop's ascension and fandom in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will be a witness to this history-making run when BTS returns to Allegiant Stadium on May 23-24 and 27-28.

Dining

Lotus of Siam is back, Resorts World introduces Savor Society and more Vegas dining news

A smashburger convergence: NADC has opened Downtown while Redhead Burger is open at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian.

Nightlife

Keep your Memorial Day weekend rolling with this party-packed Las Vegas itinerary

It’s bound to be a bacchanal of blowouts at Vegas dayclubs and nightclubs, and if you’re going to make the most of it, you’ll need ...

Music

Tales from the trenches of EDC’s 30th year

Recapping the sights, sounds and spectacle of Electric Daisy Carnival 2026.

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Wynn headliner Sebastian Maniscalco talks fear, fulfillment and 100 shows at Encore Theater

Maniscalco returns to his Las Vegas Strip home stage May 23-24.

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Miss Kitty Baby hosts cocktail parties at home, and you should, too

Inspired by her desert surroundings, she created a lavender rosemary gimlet.

Music

Ghost Mutt Records presses undiscovered music onto vinyl

Dustin Pike is an electrical engineer by trade, but Ghost Mutt Records is his personal crusade. Since launching the label, he’s pressed and distributed 18 ...

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EDC to expand to two weekends in 2027 with new Dust Till Dawn experience

Returning to the Speedway in 2027, EDC will unveil a new Dusk Till Dawn concept that will span two consecutive weekends and 12 days, starting ...

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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 21-27

Hilary Duff at Voltaire, Flavor Flav at Ghostbar, Jeezy at PH Live, Zarna Garg at Palazzo Theatre, Mahjong Social at the Space and more.

Music

No Punk Rock Bowling? No problem: Mosh it out in Vegas during Memorial Day weekend

PRB might be taking a smoke break this year, but Las Vegas still has enough volume to rattle your fillings loose all weekend long.

Election

2026 Primary Election Guide: Voting sites

Check out this list of long-term and short-term voting sites and mail ballot drop-off locations.

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Southern Nevada confronts a challenging future after water cuts further deplete Lake Mead

This month, the Bureau of Reclamation released a study projecting Lake Mead could plummet to 1,021 feet by summer 2027, shattering its record low by ...

Election

2026 Primary Election Guide: How your vote can impact Nevada’s affordable housing shortage

From diversifying the state’s economy to bolstering its teaching and healthcare workforces, everything starts with a safe and affordable place to live.