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| ⚡ Henderson Taps the Brakes on Data Centers | Henderson City Council is considering a moratorium of 180 days on new data center permit applications. The break would give the city time to study up on the environmental effects of such facilities, although Mayor Michelle Romero wants an amendment added to end the pause earlier if enough information is gathered. [Las Vegas Review-Journal] | - Michelle Romero acknowledged she fell short of the 50% vote needed to ensure reelection in last week’s primary, leading to a runoff in November with her next closest challenger, former police chief Hollie Chadwick. [Nevada Current]
| | 🏒 Knights Waste No Time, Hire a New Coach | The Vegas Golden Knights will host a news conference today to formally introduce new coach Ryan Craig, replacing temporary coach John Tortorella, who complicated things by suddenly winning games and leading the team to the Stanley Cup Finals. Craig is already in the family, so to speak. He spent three seasons in charge of the Henderson Silver Knights, a minor-league affiliate, and was an assistant coach for the Vegas Golden Knights when the team won the Stanley Cup. [KSNV] | | 💸 Floyd Mayweather’s Check Is No Good in Vegas | Floyd Mayweather's nickname is “Money,” but apparently, he doesn’t have enough of it. The boxing champ is charged with writing a bad check for $200,000 when buying a watch from Gold and Beyond near the Strip. Mayweather is also facing a challenge by the IRS to collect more than $7 million in unpaid taxes. [ESPN] | | 👄 The Sphere Shivers with Anticipation | The Sphere is still in the movie biz after the success of “The Wizard of Oz.” Up next in 2027 — “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (which feels like a value option until the Sphere decides to splurge on “Star Wars” rights). It’s a ballsy move to Sphere-ify a not-so-family-friendly, gender-bending, campy cult classic that was a notorious box office flop upon release. So you gotta give the executives who approved this credit for taking a chance 👍 [Variety] | - City Cast Las Vegas had some thoughts to share about doing “The Time Warp” on the Sphere’s steep stadium seating, plus the trouble with data centers and the latest local James Bead Award winner in today’s news roundup. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
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| 🥃 Free Stuff for Father’s Day in Las Vegas | | City Cast Las Vegas wants to wish all the dads out there — hello Wayne! 👋 — a fantastic Father’s Day this weekend. You can score a few freebies on Sunday too 👀 | | 🥃 Bottiglia at Green Valley Ranch is giving dads a free Old Fashioned. It pairs well with the 14 oz. prime ribeye, which is $58. | | 🍺 Heathstone at the Red Rock Resort is giving dads a free draft beer with the purchase of a meal. Go with the special (baby back ribs, cornbread, and baked beans for $32) and a $13 peanut butter cup cigar for dessert. | | 🔥 Bruce Kalman of SoulBelly BBQ is hosting a virtual Father’s Day grilling class at noon on Saturday, June 20. The price is $50, but you can enter a contest to win a complimentary spot by sending the direct message #pitmaster to @soulbellybbqlv on Instagram by midnight tonight (June 18). | | 🥃 The Las Vegas Distillery is welcoming all dads with a complimentary barrel-aged Old Fashioned on Father’s Day. | | 😋 Don’s Prime steakhouse is giving dads a dram of Glenlivet 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky on the house, 5-10 p.m. at the Fontainebleau (which also has free parking for locals right now). | | 🏊 Free admission for dads at the Cowabunga Bay water park in Henderson with the purchase of at least one other regular day ticket at the gate. | | 👀 Wakuda at the Venetian is giving dads a free Harajuku cocktail (which is kinda like a Manhattan and Negroni in one) and some of the restaurant’s steak seasoning to take home. If you want to splurge, a six-ounce A4 Japanese wagyu tenderloin is $150 for Father’s Day. | | 🍣 This isn’t specifically a Father’s Day deal, but it happens to fall on the holiday: Su Casa is giving everyone a free signature roll with the purchase of an entree on every Sunday in June. | |
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| | | | | - 🍣 Sushi Class at Kyara Sake Bar, 10am ($150) | Jones & Sunset
- 🎬 "GRIT" Film Screening and Q&A at Las Vegas City Hall, 11am (All Ages, Free) | Downtown
- 💬 Juneteenth Celebration: A Conversation with Ms. Dee at West Las Vegas Library, Noon-2pm (All Ages, Free) | Historic Westside
- 🧠 Hits, History, and Highlights: Trivia Night at James I. Gibson Library, 5pm (18+, Free) | Henderson
- 🍷 All'Antico Vinaio Apericena Experience at all'Antico Vinaio, 5:30pm (21+, $88) | UnCommons
- 🍷 Five-Course Wine Dinner at Bistecca, 6pm (21+, From $90) | Tuscany Suites
- 📸 LV Instant Photo Walk at Creative Space LV, 7pm ($10) | Highland & Desert Inn
- 🎤 Trivia at The Usual Place, 7pm | Fremont East
- 🎭 Art & Deception at Cornish Pasty Co., 7pm (All Ages, $27, through June 21) | Arts District
- 📚 The Bookie: Art Manteris on the Gritty Past and Uncertain Future of Sports Gambling in Las Vegas and Beyond at The Mob Museum, 7pm (Free with admission, from $19.95) | Downtown
- 🩸 Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson at Majestic Repertory Theatre, 7pm (All Ages, $50, through July 12) | Arts District
- 🎭 10 Lovers — World Premiere at Third Street Theatre, 7:30pm (16+, $27, through June 25) | Downtown
- 🎸 Stuntdrivers: Adventure Rock Spectacle at Bizarre Bar, 8pm (18+, $27, through June 21) | Arts District
- 😂 Off The Wall Comedy at The Wall, 8pm (18+, $13) | AREA15
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| | - 🍳 Cooking, Frank's Way at Sinatra, Noon (Ticketed) | Wynn
- 🥂 Spritz Festa at Eataly, 1–3pm (All Ages, Free) | Park MGM
- 🕵️ Murder Mystery Party at The Front Yard, 5pm & 7:30pm ($20 F&B min) | Ellis Island
- 🎵 Michelle Johnson: Freedom, a Juneteenth Celebration at Myron’s, 7pm (From $40) | Smith Center
- 🎶 F.A.I.T.H. Freedom Festival at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 6–9:30pm (All Ages, Free/donations encouraged) | North Las Vegas
- 🎤 Henderson Juneteenth Festival at the Water Street Plaza, 6–10pm (All Ages, Free) | Henderson
- 🍷 Bottle Share: Not the Top Ten at Crush Pad Wine Bar, 7pm ($30) | Sahara & Buffalo
- ⚔️ Tavern of Legends! Medieval Cosplay Party at Fandom BAR, 8pm (21+, Free) | Downtown
- 🎤 Mik Thomas Presents: Who's Coming to the Cookout? at Mom's Basement Theatre, 9pm (18+, $23) | Sahara & Valley View
- 🕺 LV 2000's Party at Gold Spike, 10pm (21+, Free before 11pm) | Downtown
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| | - 🧘 Yoga in the Park at Skye Canyon Park, 8am (All Ages, Free) | Skye Canyon
- 🥐 Bakery Pop-Up at Bar Boheme, 8–11am | Arts District
- ☕ Coffee Talk at Ice Age Fossils State Park, 9–11am (All Ages, Free) | Tule Springs
- 🏊 Father's Day Take Me Out To The Pool Celebration at Centennial Hills YMCA, 11am–1pm (All Ages, Free, RSVP required) | Buffalo & Deer Springs
- 🎨 Punk Rock Tattoo Expo at The Punk Rock Museum, Noon-8pm (All Ages, Free with admission, from $50, through June 21) | Downtown
- 🎻 Yin Violin w/ Arturo and Nicola at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, 1pm (16+, $30) | Tee Pee & El Campo Grande
- 🎭 The Magical Adventures of Mother Goose & Her Many Friends at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 2pm (All Ages, From $5) | Charleston Heights
- 💃 Noche Latina at Downtown Container Park, 4–7pm (All Ages, Free) | Fremont East
- 🏳️🌈 Stonewall Riot Rage Fest at The Center, 4–8pm (All Ages, Free) | Downtown
- 🎉 Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival at Symphony Park, 4–9pm (All Ages, Free) | Downtown
- 🍷 Taste & Learn Giro d'Italia at Ferraro's Ristorante, 5pm (21+, $150) | Paradise & Harmon
- 🍷 Taste of Excellence Scholarship Benefit at the Main Ballroom, 6pm (From $87) | Westgate
- 🌿 Garden Farms Garlic Festival and Braiding Workshop at Pumpkin Park, 6–10pm (All Ages, Free) | Henderson
- 🛍️ Night Market by Market in the Alley at The Pavilion, 6–10pm (All Ages) | Downtown Summerlin
- 🛍️ The Makers Hive Market at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 6–10pm (All Ages) | Henderson
- 💃 Diva's Diner at Denny's Las Vegas at Denny's Las Vegas, 7pm (All Ages, Free) | Fremont East
- 🌸 Summer Bloom White Party at Bel-Aire Lounge, 9pm (21+) | Durango
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| | | | Embark on a cinematic journey through the glittering streets of Las Vegas with the Movies Tour at The Neon Museum. Our guided experience invites film enthusiasts and city explorers alike to delve into the iconic backdrops and neon-lit landscapes that have graced the silver screen. |
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| | — Rob Kachelriess | Thanks to Layla Muhammad, Jacob Solis, and Lizzie Goldsmith for this week’s newsletter edits! |
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