Las Vegas Arts District Finds Its After-Dark Rhythm
Independent galleries and locally owned restaurants line this walkable downtown corridor. After dark or during monthly First Friday, the neighborhood’s street life comes into sharper focus.
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Detroit Chili Dogs Fuel Fremont Street All Night
Under the escalator at The D Las Vegas, American Coney Island keeps Detroit chili dogs coming 24 hours a day. Hungry crowds find comfort food and quick service at prices that rarely top twenty dollars per person.
Almond & Oat bets on plant-based coffee in Las Vegas Arts District
Almond & Oat has landed at shareDOWNTOWN in the Arts District, rolling out a vegan-focused menu built around oat milk and scratch syrups. The 1,400-square-foot café runs daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Las Vegas Halloween Weekend Turns City Into Costume Playground
Halloween hits Saturday in Las Vegas, stretching the party across four days. The Strip and downtown fill up with strict costume parties, immersive bars, and adults-only events.
Las Vegas Launches 74-Bed Recuperative Care Center Downtown
A new 74-bed facility opens this November near Main and Owens, giving unhoused Las Vegas residents a place to recover after illness or injury and avoid a return to the streets.
Las Vegas Greenlights Massive Tree Planting to Cool Hottest Streets
City leaders have signed off on a plan to plant 60,000 drought-tolerant trees, targeting neighborhoods where heat and bare pavement push temperatures to punishing highs.
Alex Prime Steakhouse opens after $8.5 million El Cortez overhaul
El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas has launched Alex Prime Steakhouse for dinner after an $8.5 million renovation, serving USDA Prime steaks and classic cocktails in a 1940s-inspired space.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission hosts 24 hour bench conversation on homelessness
Las Vegas Rescue Mission will represent the city in a 24 hour livestream event tackling homelessness, addiction and mental health on October 8 9, joining a national network of unscripted conversations
Hogs & Heifers Saloon Breaks Ground on Permanent Downtown Las Vegas Home
Hogs & Heifers Saloon has started construction on its first-ever owned location at 307 and 319 Main Street in downtown Las Vegas, with a March 1 opening planned after years of operating in temporary spaces
Las Vegas Community Gathers at Healing Garden for 1 October Remembrance
Hundreds gathered at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden on October 1 to mark nine years since the Route 91 Harvest tragedy, with new details emerging on the planned 'Forever One' memorial near the original concert site
Downtown Las Vegas Casino Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
A civil rights lawsuit in Clark County accuses a downtown Las Vegas casino of racial profiling and unlawful ejection. The case seeks damages and policy changes that could affect Nevada’s gaming industry.
Coach Coffee Shop brings New York diner style to Las Vegas Outlets
Coach is opening its first Nevada coffee shop inside Las Vegas North Premium Outlets this fall. Expect specialty drinks, snacks, and exclusive merchandise in a New York-inspired setting.
Las Vegas Museum of Art breaks ground on Grand Central Galleries
Construction has started on Grand Central Galleries at Symphony Park, marking the first physical step toward the Las Vegas Museum of Art. The preview venue will open in April 2027 ahead of the museum’s planned 2029 debut.
Las Vegas Arts District and Indie Venues Draw Hipster Crowds
Las Vegas offers more than casinos and neon with the Arts District, indie music venues, and unique coffee shops creating a thriving scene for locals and visitors seeking authentic culture
Corey Taylor returns to Las Vegas for rare solo concert at Fremont Country Club
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor will headline Fremont Country Club on October 18, marking his first solo show in over a year and bringing his signature mix of solo and band material to downtown Las Vegas
Sylvester Stallone brings Carbonadi vodka event to downtown Las Vegas
Sylvester Stallone visited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and hosted a Carbonadi vodka tasting for Las Vegas liquor professionals. The event included a tour and a VIP lunch scheduled at Carbone Riviera overlooking Lake Bellagio.
Circa Resort Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Religious Discrimination Claim
Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after a cashier was allegedly fired for refusing to remove her religious headscarf. The case highlights workplace accommodation issues at Nevada resorts.
Las Vegas Community Healing Garden: A living memorial nine years after tragedy
Nearly nine years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden is still a place where people remember, reflect, and care for the memory of each victim. Fifty-eight trees stand for the lives lost, and the community keeps their stories alive.
Viral Fremont Street video puts spotlight on racial stereotypes faced by visitors
A travel vlogger from Haryana was hit with racist taunts while filming on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. The video, now viral, has sparked debate about the stereotypes some visitors still face in the city’s entertainment districts.
Melissa Diette takes the helm at Symphony Park dual hotel project
Melissa Diette is now general manager for the AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, overseeing 441 rooms in downtown Las Vegas. The dual-branded property opened in September 2025.
Francis Kéré Unveils Plans for Las Vegas Museum of Art
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré will design the $200 million Las Vegas Museum of Art, set to open in Symphony Park in 2029. His approach draws on desert traditions and community needs.
Las Vegas Wine Bars Adapt as Younger Drinkers Shift Preferences
Wine consumption has dropped nationwide for five years, but Las Vegas wine bars and importers are rethinking their approach with new tasting rooms and creative menus aimed at younger visitors and locals.
El Cortez to open Siegel’s 1941 and Alex Prime Steakhouse in downtown Las Vegas
El Cortez Hotel and Casino will soon add two new restaurants to its lineup: Siegel’s 1941 for breakfast and lunch, and Alex Prime Steakhouse for dinner.
Las Vegas Welcomes New Restaurants, Food Halls, and Entertainment as Others Close
Las Vegas is seeing a wave of new restaurant openings, food hall launches, and entertainment events this fall, while some venues prepare to close or change hands. Here’s what locals and visitors should know about the latest changes across the city.
Golden Gate Casino Opens High-Limit Slot Room in Downtown Las Vegas
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino is opening a new high-limit slot room as part of its shift toward slots and electronic gaming. The space launches with a ribbon-cutting Friday and follows a year of major changes to the casino floor.
Las Vegas Coffee Shops Redefine Daytime Social Life Downtown
Independent coffee operators in Downtown Las Vegas are transforming the city’s daytime scene with creative drinks, mobile service, and community-driven events. New concepts are drawing locals and visitors beyond the standard coffee run.
Downtown Las Vegas Sees Canadian Visitor Surge After At Par Program
Derek Stevens’ At Par initiative drew over 120000 Canadians to Fremont Street by matching Canadian dollars to US value through August, helping downtown casinos offset a sharp drop in international tourism
Las Vegas Bars and Restaurants That Define the City’s History
Longstanding Las Vegas venues like Atomic Liquors and Golden Steer Steakhouse continue to draw locals and visitors with their unique stories, classic menus and decades of hospitality. Here’s what sets these enduring spots apart in a city known for constant change
Visions Park Opens 99 Affordable Units for Blind Residents Near Downtown Las Vegas
Visions Park, a $40 million affordable housing project with 99 units for blind and visually impaired residents, has officially opened near the Blind Center of Nevada’s main campus at 950 Visions Park Lane
Las Vegas Coffee Scene Shifts as DIY Cafes Redefine Daytime Culture
Las Vegas is seeing a new wave of coffee concepts, from Griffin Cafe’s bar-turned-cafe in Fremont East to mobile and pop-up experiences, offering locals and visitors fresh ways to connect beyond nightlife.