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New ‘Wizard’ at Sphere flies higher, sharper and smells better↗

We had expected upgraded monkey effects in “Wizard of Oz at Sphere.” But the new scene caught us off guard. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Circus Circus Shows Its Cards: Seven Food Court Concepts Announced, Sorta↗

Ever since the Circus Circus food court was shut down, we’ve been waiting with bated breath for what’s next. Now, we know. Honestly, we were getting a little tired of our breath being bated. French kissing was definitely off the table. The… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Smith Center books a show that’s (almost) too hot to handle↗

“Oh, Mary!” is inspired by Mary Todd Lincoln, but takes great creative license with her story. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Carrot Top returns to Las Vegas home a week after hospitalization↗

Carrot Top has returned home after seven days in the hospital following a suicide attempt. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Film legend scores a KO in downtown Las Vegas event↗

Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer, made a boffo appearance at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health on Friday afternoon. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Carrot Top Is Coming Back to Luxor, Everybody Should Show Up↗

Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) is headed back to the stage at Luxor on Oct. 19, 2026, on the heels of a suicide attempt in response to an alleged extortion scheme. It’s a lot, especially if you haven’t been paying attention to the… · at Vital Vegas ↗

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Bojangles With Full Bar Sets Opening Date for Linq Promenade↗

There is a surprising level of interest in a new Bojangles coming to Linq Promenade. Which is why we’re happy to exploit that interest by sharing  that Bojangles will open to the public at the Linq Promenade on Oct. 7, 2026, at 5:00 a.m.… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Events, pop-ups announced for Metallica’s residency at Sphere↗

Metallica’s “Life Burns Faster” is a residency show, and more, much more, at Sphere and beyond. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Rock star, NBA legend help kick off lavish culinary festival in Las Vegas — PHOTOS↗

The event kicked off with a gala tasting led by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten with special guests Sammy Hagar and Shaquille O’Neal. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Every concert, show announced in Las Vegas this week↗

With dozens of concert venues in Las Vegas, it can be hard to keep up with all the shows coming to town. Don’t fret, we’ve got you. On Fridays, we’ll share a list of all the new shows announced that week. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Jason Bracelin staff writer

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Off the Las Vegas Strip, this young chef is building a hospitality empire↗

His portfolio encompasses bars, restaurants, packaged goods and a commitment to traditional Mexican foodways. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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New rock production brings its own legends lineup↗

“Ikons of Rock” has moved into The Strat Theater, where it is getting loud. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Go time: Off-Strip resort opens wide-open, free concert series↗

A live-music series is taking over Rio’s former production-show space. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Carrot Top sets October relaunch of Luxor residency↗

The announcement of the show’s return is less than a week after the comic reportedly attempted suicide. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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A Las Vegas Dolly impressionist gets her day on ‘9 to 5’↗

Kelly Vohnn, whose photo was mistaken for Dolly Parton after Parton’s death, has been honored by Clark County. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Iconic handbag brand to open coffee shop in Las Vegas↗

The menu features hot and cold brews, matcha drinks, oat milk drinks, and sweet and savory items. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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‘Dirty soda’ shop opens 3rd Las Vegas Valley location with free drinks↗

The shop gained national attention when it was featured on a reality TV show about Mormon wives. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Shuttered Las Vegas coffee house finds new home down the road↗

Espresso Urbano by Sambalatte is now pouring inside a west valley Pkwy Tavern location. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Restaurant lauded as Las Vegas’ best sushi spot to close↗

The restaurant has been open more than a decade, providing a showcase for the chef-owner’s knife skills and his sourcing of pristine fish from Japanese waters. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Pattinson great as ‘Predator’ host in pursuit of ‘Primetime’ ratings↗

The script, by Ajon Singh, is based on a 2009 Esquire article by Luke Dittrich that detailed the 2006 incident that led to the show’s cancellation. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

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The best things you can do (for free!) in Vegas this week↗

See “Up” live in concert with an orchestra, check out The Hot Wheels Legends Tour and more this weekend in Las Vegas for zero dollars. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Jason Bracelin staff writer

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Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week↗

Eat like a Greek, support local bands, take in a … strange ballgame, drink for a cause or get your hands dirty at a local park and more this week. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

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Take your shot: Stroll through Downtown Vegas on a photography tour↗

Take your shot: Stroll through Downtown Vegas on a photography tour · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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Las Vegas rapper Wave MMLZ on a new album and hometown pride↗

Las Vegas rapper Wave MMLZ on a new album and hometown pride · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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'Ikons of Rock' shakes the genre’s legends alive with exceptional live musicianship and stage presence↗

'Ikons of Rock' shakes the genre’s legends alive with exceptional live musicianship and stage presence · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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Las Vegas punk, metal and rock festival founders look to the future↗

Las Vegas punk, metal and rock festival founders look to the future · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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An iconic Las Vegas pub is reborn as The Irish Spot↗

An iconic Las Vegas pub is reborn as The Irish Spot · at Las Vegas Weekly Stories: Dining ↗

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Free Will Astrology (Week of September 24)↗

Free Will Astrology (Week of September 24) · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes Takes Final Bow; Yes, It’s Vegas-Related↗

We were sorry to hear about the passing of Pete Byrne, singer and co-founder of the 1980s synth-pop duo Naked Eyes. He died Sept. 14, 2026, in L.A. at age 74 following a brief illness. Byrne’s passing hit us hard for a couple of reasons.… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Barry Diller Drops Bid to Take MGM Resorts Private↗

Barry Diller has bailed on his offer to take MGM Resorts private, so there’s no acquisition forthcoming as is the case for Caesars Entertainment (being purchased by Tilman Fertitta, pending regulatory blah blah approvals blah blah).… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Pop legend suspends tour; Encore Theater shows unchanged↗

Lionel Richie has undergone a “common” heart procedure, but is due back at Encore Theater on Oct. 14, 16 and 17. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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Take a look at Bellagio conservatory’s new fall display — PHOTOS↗

Bellagio this week unveiled a new display for fall, highlighting the season’s “warmth and retrospection.” · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Kristen Di Chiara staff writer

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Rock star rises from stage tumble in Las Vegas Strip return↗

Sammy Hagar fell backward over a monitor in his return to Dolby Live. He continued to rock, undaunted. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

John Katsilometes staff writer

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One of Las Vegas’ Top 100 restaurants to open its 5th location↗

The restaurant has long been celebrated for its modern take on the Chinese tradition of handmade noodles. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Veteran Vegas musician Ted Sablay drops stirring new solo album↗

The Killers’ touring guitarist/keyboardist and musical director for live shows delivers classic rock with a twist on “State & Motion.” · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Jason Bracelin staff writer

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Sequel revisits ‘Different World’ for new generation↗

Kadeem Hardison still hears about the impact of “A Different World” nearly four decades later. Now a sequel is premiering on Netflix. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

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What to do in Las Vegas this week: September 24-30↗

What to do in Las Vegas this week: September 24-30 · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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Caesars Entertainment Shareholders Approve Fertitta Acquisition↗

As we were the first to share, Caesars Entertainment shareholders have voted to approve Tilman Fertitta’s acquisition of the casino giant, according to sources familiar with the vote. The vote happened Sept. 22, 2026, at a special meeting… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Massive exhibit on Mojave Desert coming to Vegas children’s museum↗

The central exhibit, which is currently a 70-foot, 12-level climbing tower, will transform into “Desert to the Stars,” an immersive, multisensory journey through Southern Nevada’s natural world. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Kristen Di Chiara staff writer

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Butterfly habitat to reopen for fall at Springs Preserve↗

The Butterfly Habitat at Springs Preserve will be open to visitors again from Saturday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Nov. 23. · at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Kristen Di Chiara staff writer

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Inside one of the best restaurants to open in Las Vegas in 2026↗

The Japanese restaurant, a serene retreat for precise and pristine cooking, lies not in Chinatown Vegas, but in the southwest. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Drink Las Vegas adds new dimension to culinary festival scene↗

Drink Las Vegas adds new dimension to culinary festival scene · at Las Vegas Weekly Stories: Dining ↗

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Forgettable Bang Bar to Close at Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Food Court↗

Bang Bar at Cosmopolitan, from noted jerk and trademark bully Chef David Chang, is closing on Oct. 4, 2026. In related news, successful things don’t close in Las Vegas. “Bang” in this context is Korean (usually “ppang” or “bbang”) for… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Amici Pizzeria Opens at Resorts World, Contender for Best Slice on The Strip↗

Resorts World has wasted no time replacing Mulberry Street Pizzeria, unveiling its new in-house pizza joint, Amici New York Pizzeria. Amici is now open in The District (near Wally’s, Zouk and RedTail), about as far east as you can go in… · at Vital Vegas ↗

Scott Roeben

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Las Vegas gay bar to close after almost 40 years↗

The bar had persisted through almost four decades of evolving concepts, changes in ownership and temporary closures. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Iconic east Las Vegas Mexican restaurant to close↗

After decades of feeding top-quality Mexican fare in Las Vegas’ east side, Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant will close. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Kristen Di Chiara staff writer · Dining

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5 Thoughts: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats at the Portal at Area15↗

5 Thoughts: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats at the Portal at Area15 · A&E at Las Vegas Weekly ↗

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SoCal sushi bar brings AYCE, omakase dining with new Vegas outpost↗

The Vegas location marks the first expansion for the restaurant, which is known in SoCal for its glass-walled sushi bar in the center of the dining room. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining

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Off the chain: 8 popular Las Vegas-born restaurant chains↗

The restaurants variously offer dessert-inspired pancakes, Greek standards, Mexican specialties, piled-high nachos, doughnuts galore, pub grub and vegan tacos. · Dining at Review-Journal Neon ↗

Johnathan L. Wright staff writer · Dining