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SUPERGUIDE
As the boys return to Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas ARMY stands ready to receive them.
COVER ART Courtesy HYBE
14 ENTERTAINING
Miss Kitty Baby shares a locally inspired gimlet recipe and tips for hosting cocktail hour at home.
38 MUSIC
Ghost Mutt Records presses vinyl right here in the Valley, plus how to have a punk rock-packed weekend.
40 THE STRIP Say hello to summer with a multitude of Memorial Day weekend pool parties, club concerts and more.
42 COMEDY Coming up on his 100th show at Wynn, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco talks fear and fulfillment.
44 FOOD & DRINK
Lotus of Siam’s flagship reopens, Resorts World introduces a new culinary experience and more dining news.
The ninth installment of the Sun Standout Awards recognizes exceptional high school athletes across the Valley.
BTS
Comeback Live Arirang concert in central Seoul, South Korea, on March 21.
(Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via AP) (Courtesy)
Hilary Duff at Voltaire, Jeezy at PH Live, a spooky short film screening at THIRD Street, mahjong at the Space and more this week.
Las Vegas finally has its Latin party— and it’s happening every Friday and Saturday on the Strip. Azúcar brings together a live banda performance, Latin DJ, and an open bar with breathtaking rooftop views of the Las Vegas Boulevard. From reggaeton to cumbia, bachata to salsa, Azúcar is the most electric Latin night in the city. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette, or just an unforgettable weekend, this is the party you’ve been waiting for. Ages 21+. azucarvegas.com
JONAS BROTHERS Thru 5/24, 8 p.m., Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.
RUSSELL DICKERSON
8 p.m., PH Live, ticketmaster.com.
JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING 8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, axs.com.
With Mike Epps, DC Young Fly, more, 8 p.m., Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.
ZARNA GARG
3 p.m., Palazzo Theatre, ticketmaster.com.
SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
7:30 & 10:30 p.m., & 5/24, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com.
CALVIN HARRIS
11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.
KYGO
11 a.m., Palm Tree Beach Club, taogroup.com.
DAVID GUETTA
11 a.m., LIV Beach, livnightclub.com.
TIËSTO
11 a.m., Omnia Dayclub, taogroup.com.
THE CHAINSMOKERS
10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.
JEEZY
8 p.m., & 5/24, PH Live, ticketmaster.com.
STEVE AOKI
10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com.
BIGXTHAPLUG
10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, taogroup.com.
FLASH GEA
10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com.
FILM: TALES OF THE
It’s Halloween night 1984, and a late-night radio host is telling the legend of the Crimson Witch … only to begin questioning whether the story is becoming reality. Such is the premise of Las Vegas-based filmmaker James Steele Haney’s short film Tales of the Macabre, which will premiere at THIRD Street. Produced by Shh Studios, the indie horror flick does a lot in a little time—developing character, building tension and sprinkling in vintage aesthetics along the way while exploring themes of isolation, obsession and the fragile line before storytelling and truth. Before the premiere, guests can expect a red carpet experience, cocktail hour, and haunting decor at Downtown’s up-and-coming theater incubator and event space. 8:25 & 9:30 p.m., free with RSVP, THIRD Street, crowdwork.com/e/ tales-of-the-macabre. –Shannon Miller
MACABRE
SUPERGUIDE
SUNDAY MAY 24
MAHJONG SOCIAL
Leave it to the Space to create a unique cultural event that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and welcomes anyone and everyone to make connections. If you’ve been wanting to try Mahjong, an ages-old Chinese game of skill and luck, here’s your chance. Local artists and hospitality folks Cheryl Daro, DJ E-Rock and Kozmoe Alonzo are producing the first Mahjong Social just west of the Strip, featuring introductory lessons, open play and a tournament, live entertainment, drink specials, food trucks and more, with proceeds benefiting the Asian Community Development Council and The Friendship Circle. 3 p.m., $25, the Space, thespacelv.com. –Brock Radke
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. COLORADO AVALANCHE
7 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.
YOUNG THE GIANT
8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, axs.com.
CIRCLE JERKS
With Gorilla Biscuits, 7 Seconds, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.
SAMMY JOHNSON 10 a.m., Palms Pool, palms.com.
THE GUS
RYAN SEAN TOUR
9:30 p.m., Wiseguys, wiseguyscomedy.com.
FISHER
11 a.m., Omnia Dayclub, taogroup.com.
DIPLO
11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.
BLOND:ISH 11 a.m., Palm Tree Beach Club, taogroup.com.
FABOLOUS 11 a.m., Marquee Dayclub, taogroup.com.
RICK ROSS
10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, taogroup.com.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
5 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com.
MONDAY MAY 25
SEPULTURA With Exodus, Biohazard, Tribal Gaze, 5:30 p.m., House of Blues, ticket master.com.
ESEX With MrMrs, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, red dwarflv.com.
9:30 p.m., & 5/27, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.
VANESSA GRADDICK
With Justin Martindale, Noah Gardenswartz, Dennis Blair, thru 5/31, 7 & 9:30 p.m., Comedy Cellar, ticketmaster.com.
PUNCHLINES AND POOR DECISIONS
8 p.m., Backspace at the Space, thespacelv.com.
FILM: YOU ARE HERE
7 p.m., Beverly Theater, the beverlytheater. com.
ROD STEWART 7:30 p.m., & 5/29-5/30, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com.
CORPORATION Catch Thievery Corporation live on May 31 as they take over Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Resort with an evening of genre-blending grooves and global sounds. Tickets on sale now. axs.com
*Spotlight events are sponsored
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Photos by Wade Vandervort
ENTERTAINING RECIPES
Miss Kitty Baby hosts cocktail parties at home— and you should, too
BY SHANNON MILLER
Since Seattle transplant Miss Kitty Baby (instagram.com/pinkpearltiki) moved to Las Vegas in 2021, one of her mantras has been to go to as many parties as she’s invited to.
“It’s a great opportunity to socialize when you’re not super equipped to be socializing out at bars, clubs and restaurants or events like that,” she says. “It’s a little more economical sometimes, and you kind of know what you’re stepping into. There are people that you don’t know, but you know the host, right?”
The aesthete—a burlesque performer and producer, and founder of a queer tiki social group—loves to host as well. And her parties are a feast for the senses, complete with themed outfits, decor and, of course, good company.
Where her ingenuity shines is in her experimentation with infused liquors and flavored simple syrups in cocktails—“crazy things that you have to let sit for six months in a dark cabinet.” Inspired by her desert surroundings, she created a lavender rosemary gimlet.
“A gimlet is gin, lime and simple syrup, and the variations of a gimlet are endless. So I asked Facebook. People who really liked gimlets and a few bartenders all chimed in as far as the ratio, whether it should be just gin or vodka, how much, and the ratio of lime juice and simple syrup,” says Kitty Baby.
For the lavender rosemary part, she made a tea with the herbs—which grow plentifully yearround in Vegas—and then combined it with sugar to make a simple syrup, good for gimlets, spritzers or lemonade.
Miss Kitty Baby advises investing in the proper barware for the drink—a shaker, a set of coupes and cocktail picks (for the garnish). If you have the time, you may be able to find vintage glassware in an antique store.
“With a small investment of time, money and space, you can elevate the experience for yourself and anybody you might be serving it to,” she says.
LAVENDER ROSEMARY SYRUP
• Lavender flowers and/or leaves
• Rosemary leaves
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup cane sugar
n Simmer lavender and rosemary in water until desired strength of tea is reached. Strain and discard herbs. After evaporation, there should be 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of tea. Add cane sugar and stir on medium heat until the sugar is melted. Store refrigerated in a glass container for up to two months.
TIP The tea and syrup will not be lavender in color, but rather a greenish-gray. If you prefer a lavender color, add a small piece of dried hibiscus flower (also known as jamaica) or butterfly pea flower (or both) to the tea. While these flowers have strong flavors, just a tiny amount will add color without impacting the flavor of the syrup.
LAVENDER ROSEMARY GIMLET
• 2 oz. gin
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 1/2 oz. lavender rosemary syrup
• Cubed ice (for shaking)
TIP For a truly regional gimlet, Mojave High Desert or Low Desert Dry gin is recommended.
n Add all ingredients over cubed ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until shaker is frosted. Strain into a cocktail coupe. (If you are using fresh lime juice, you may want to double strain your cocktail when you pour it.) Garnish with a thin slice of lime, a fresh lavender flower, a small sprig of fresh rosemary, or all three and enjoy!
LAVENDER ROSEMARY SPRITZER
alcohol-free variation
• 1 oz. lavender
rosemary syrup
• Seltzer water
• Cubed ice
n Add syrup and cubed ice to a Collins glass. Fill with seltzer water and stir.
LAVENDER ROSEMARY LEMONADE by the glass
• 1 oz. lavender
rosemary syrup
• 1 oz. fresh or bottled lemon juice
• 8 oz. water
• Cubed ice
n Stir together, adjust for taste preference and serve over ice.
For a gimlet, a cocktail coupe is preferred, but a Champagne coupe or a martini glass will also work.
Miss Kitty Baby’s lavender rosemary gimlet
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Las Vegas BTS ARMY weighs in on the boy band’s much-anticipated return to Allegiant Stadium
BY GRACE DA ROCHA
f there were any questions about BTS’ staying power after a fouryear hiatus, they were squashed by the best-selling boy band’s reunion concert in Seoul, South Korea on March 21.
The Comeback Live – Arirang concurrently with BTS’ 10th studio album release. A whopping 18.4 million streamed the event. Rolling Stone reported more than 250,000 fans attended the concert in person, shattering records for the largest public show in South Korea’s history.
After completing mandatory military service, the Bangtan Boys were back, more popular, more seasoned than ever before. Their solo projects have seen to that.
That Seoul performance set the stage for BTS’ 70-plus date Arirang World Tour, the largest of any K-pop group to date. And Las Vegas will soon be a witness to this history-making run when BTS returns to Allegiant Stadium on May 23-24 and 27-28.
For local mother and daughter Cindy and Ashley Cruz, this comeback couldn’t arrive sooner. Ashley had been introduced to BTS in 2022 through her cousin, immediately drawn in to the fanbase’s energy. She soon roped in Cindy, and now the two belong to Las Vegas’ ever-expanding BTS ARMY and the expressive, artist community the K-pop fandom fosters.
Together they run Cruz Co-op, where they sell clothes, stickers and even coasters with original designs drawn by Ashley. They’ve gotten to connect on a deeper level with ARMY (which stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth) through fan-centric K-pop events called “cupsleeves,” where vendors design a themed sleeve for drinks and gather at boba shops and cafes to sell their merchandise and engage with other fans.
The Cruzes have met people of a range of genders, ages and backgrounds through these events. But the common thread tying everyone together has always been their love for Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook—
the boys.
Cindy says she’s seen ARMY show up and show out, offering free crafts at shows, sharing snacks in long merch lines and even cleaning up stands after performances, like what was seen after BTS’ one-hour comeback concert in Seoul.
“Everybody thinks, oh, it’s just like a teen-bopper kind of thing, like the typical pop-type fandom. But when you think about it, and you look at all the variations of the fans, they come from all sorts of different backgrounds,” Cindy says. “People are taking care of each other, and [there’s] not many fan communities that would do that.”
It’s a community that Tammi Sakaguchi had so little of growing up, she says. Sakaguchi, 32, was raised in Hawaii and has been listening to K-pop since 2009, but discovered BTS through its 2014 album Skool Luv Affair. She spent her childhood learning BTS songs and dances with her sister, just the two of them in their bedroom with a small laptop screen and a certainty that this music was made for them.
As a kid, having cute group members and catchy music was good enough. But as she’s grown, she’s developed a newfound respect for the band’s music production and performance. Sakaguchi, like many other BTS fans, grew up with the members.
Las Vegas and Hawaii’s ARMY fanbase share similarities, says Sakaguchi. But because Hawaii is usually left off of tour stops, she’d rarely see community-led events around the islands. In 2018, she moved to Las Vegas and gradually got more immersed in the local fandom and its community. And like many other fans, Sakaguchi found a way to turn her passion into a profession. She joined the ARMY ranks in full force in 2021 after getting pregnant with her daughter, quitting her job and starting her small business Knotty Noona, where she
makes original decals and crochet.
Now, Sakaguchi is passing her love of BTS down to her 4-year-old daughter and partner as well. They host dance parties in their living room, have posters plastered across their house and attend fandom events together.
She’s spent the last five years meeting other vendors and customers, developing a close relationship with many of them and connecting with other ARMY who were patiently waiting for their favorite band member to return from enlistment. It’s even more special when Sakaguchi meets other Hawaiian ARMY through her shop, she says.
“Growing up listening to K-pop, I almost felt like an outcast. That’s how small the community was there,” says Sakaguchi. “[But] people like them have truly become like my second family here, and being able to share the culture we had back home, as well as the K-pop culture with BTS ARMY here, it feels good. I wouldn’t have met them if it wasn’t for BTS.”
As one of K-pop’s biggest crossover successes, BTS has created a cultural breakthrough—especially in Las Vegas. Before BTS’ first major headlining performances at Allegiant Stadium in 2022, there was BigBang, a group of K-pop idols who performed at Mandalay Bay in 2015 during their Made World Tour. If BigBang cracked open a door to the K-pop wave in Las Vegas, BTS blew the hinges off, paving the way for other major artists to step through.
Popular girl groups like Blackpink
Tammi Sakaguchi
Fan photos by Christopher DeVargas
Bangtan Bomb, official lightstick
and Twice have anchored shows at Allegiant Stadium, while acts like Lucy, Big Ocean—a boy band whose members are all deaf or hard of hearing—and Kiss of Life have all booked smaller venues throughout the city. Other popular K-pop acts, including Enhypen, Dreamcatcher and Monsta X, also took the stage through the shortlived We Bridge Festival at Mandalay Bay in 2023.
This year, Dolby Live at Park MGM hosted a double-header weekend of K-pop acts with SHINee’s Taemin performing on January 16 and Exo singer Baek Hyun taking the stage a night later. Lisa of Blackpink will also stage her four-night show, Viva La Lisa, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this November—making her the first K-pop artist to perform a Las Vegas residency.
The first stop on BTS’ U.S. leg of the tour brought 180,000 fans to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida across three days, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Allegiant Stadium can hold about 65,000 people, and for the four sold-out shows BTS will be performing in May, that’ll amount to approximately 260,000 fans in total—many traveling to Las Vegas.
and lasts until May 31.
Experiences include a pop-up shop at Caesars Palace, advertising campaigns on the Las Vegas Monorail and Sphere, photo opportunities at the airport and throughout the Strip, and fireworks atop the MGM Grand on May 23— the night of the first concert.
In terms of tourism dollars, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority isn’t making any premature guesses on what that impact will look like. But it’s bound to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s hospitality industry that’s been reporting lower-than-average numbers since last year.
On April 19, Hybe, the entertainment company behind BTS, announced that it would be bringing the group’s popular citywide experience BTS the City: Arirang to Las Vegas and Busan, South Korea. The experience begins on May 20
The Strip’s most well-known attractions will also light up red along with marquees following each show, while nightclubs, restaurants and bars curate special meals and deals. If Vegas’ 2022 celebration is any indication—with its BTS-themed Bellagio Fountains production and immersive Permission to Dance experience at Area15— the festivities will deliver.
Local fans also have various events planned outside of the concert, from cupsleeves at Sunright Tea Studio in Chinatown to Downtown dance parties. The fandom has been waiting for this reunion and there’s much to look forward to.
As rapper Suga puts it on Arirang track “Aliens,” “This gon’ be the jam of the year.”
EXHIBIT: ARTE MUSEUM
X BTS THE CITY ARIRANG
May 20-June 17, lasvegas.artemuseum.com.
Justin Park
May 22, Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge, gatsbysvegas.com.
BTS Night
May 22, Brooklyn Bowl, brooklynbowl.com.
BTS Rave Tour
Backstage Bar & Billiards, May 22-24 & May 26-28, backstagebarlv.com.
Bora Bash
May 22, HyperX Arena at Luxor, hyperxarenalasvegas.com.
BTS ARMY Brunch
May 23-24 & May 27-28, Front Yard at Ellis Island, ellisislandcasino.com.
BTS The City Arirang Concert Afterparty
May 23, Jewel Nightclub, taogroup.com.
BTS Is Back cupsleeve event May 25-26, Sunright Tea Studio, snrtea.com.
ARMY Day Out
May 26, Area15, area15.com.
BT21 decals by Tammi Sakaguchi
Suga picket and a BTS-themed cupsleeve
BT21 Mang plush
Local artists sell their creations during a cupsleeve event (Sun File)
Photos by Christopher DeVargas
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Did you know there are two important elections this year? The primary election, coming up on June 9, will help determine which Democratic and Republican candidates—local, state, and U.S. Congress—will go against each other in the November 3 midterm election.
Why participate? Nevada’s primary election (which kicks off early voting May 23-June 5) will set the stage for November’s midterm election, a battle for control of local governments, the state Legislature and perhaps most importantly, U.S. Congress, where Republicans are trying desperately to hold onto a slim majority.
Nevada is a closed primary state, meaning that in the primary, voters may only vote for candidates from the political party he or she is registered with. Members of minor political parties and nonpartisans will not see Democratic or Republican candidates on their ballot, but they will see races for nonpartisan candidates, such as judges.
As one of eight states that has universal mail ballots, mail ballots are sent to all active registered voters. Check your registration status, mailing address and party affiliation at registertovote.nv.gov
Mail ballots can be dropped in the mail (officials recommend doing this promptly to avoid any delays in delivery or signature curing that might prevent the ballot from being counted) or dropped off at Election Department and City Clerk drop-off locations (see list on page 30). In-person voting during early voting and on Election Day will also be available.
You, dear reader, have the heroic task of researching candidates so you can make an informed decision, perform your civic duty and help determine our future. Luckily, Las Vegas Weekly has made that a little bit easier with this voter guide, complete with explainers, detailed endorsements and voting information.
You may be asking, “Why does voting matter?” There are many different answers, but for one, it matters for the issue of affordability—having affordable housing, health care, groceries and gas prices. We’ve taken the issue of affordable housing and broken down how elected officials at all levels of government can move the needle. Whether it’s the economy, education, immigration or democracy itself, the issues that affect you daily are impacted by who is elected. So do your research. Consult this guide. And, oh yeah—vote!
HOW YOUR VOTE FOR OFFICIALS AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT CAN IMPACT NEVADA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE
BY TYLER SCHNEIDER
Nearly every issue influencing Nevada’s June 9 primary election and beyond can be traced back to housing. From diversifying the state’s economy to bolstering its teaching and healthcare workforces, everything starts with a safe and affordable place to live.
It’s a crisis hiding in plain sight. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2026 Gap Report, only 16 affordable rental homes are available for every 100 extremely low-income households in Nevada. Statewide, there is a shortage of more than 100,000 units for those who make 50% or less of area median income
As the executive director of the Nevada Housing Coalition nonprofit, Maurice Page is all too familiar with the data.
“Men lie, women lie, but numbers don’t,” Page says. “These are your seniors and your low-income workers who are struggling to survive day-to-day. On top of that, our population continues to grow, and we’re not able to just build our way out of it. We need new solutions.”
Here is how your vote for candidates at each rung of the ladder can help move the needle.
CITYFormed in 2010 with a board of representatives from each city in the region, the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority is tasked with administering local public programs like the federally-funded housing choice voucher system (formerly known as Section 8).
With public housing considerations under the entity’s purview, Las Vegas City Councilmember and Housing Authority board chair Nancy Brune says the arrangement lets cities focus on the fundamentals—providing land, financial incentives and adjusting zoning regulations to encourage affordable development.
She points to the Heirloom at Rome affordable housing project, for which the Las Vegas City Council contributed land at no cost in conjunction with county and state funds. More than half of the complex’s 276 units—catered to senior renters making 60% of area median income or less—are already occupied.
North Las Vegas Planning Commission member and developer Xavone Charles touts his city’s “fast track” permitting process as a model for removing much of the red tape that often stalls development. North & Valley, a 105-unit development geared toward tenants making 50% to 60% of AMI, is one project that benefited from quicker approvals for “funding, drawing and permits.”
“I’ve seen projects moving forward within 60 days,” Charles says.
COUNTY
The majority of affordable housing funds funnel through the Clark County Board of Commissioners. Since 2022, its Welcome Home Community Housing Fund has notably leveraged more than $250 million to help develop 5,800 new units across 45 projects—including both Heirloom at Rome and North & Valley.
“We partner with private developers to try and patch the gap in the lasagna of funding that is affordable housing,” Clark County Commission chair Michael Naft says of the Community Housing Fund. “The funding formulas can be incredibly complex on these projects and sometimes ensuring that we can step in on the gap funding is what it takes to really get them through.”
Clark County is also pioneering the state’s first Community Land Trust, in which the county retains ownership of land and sells the homes on top of it at below-market prices to keep them affordable for future buyers while helping current owners build equity.
“How do we get people into home ownership and not just into subsidized housing? That has been something that the Community Land Trust will allow us to do in a really meaningful way,” Naft says.
However, the future of both programs depends on the county’s annual budget allocations, meaning the winners of the three commissioner races on this year’s ballot will influence their long-term impact on the affordable housing landscape.
STATE
“Everything goes from the state and trickles down,” Page explains. “And in the last six years, Nevada has put roughly a billion dollars of investment into housing.”
About half of that came when the Legislature applied $500 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to the 2022 Home Means Nevada initiative—helping build new units and renovate existing ones. But with that one-time allocation already spent, Page says Nevada officials need creative solutions to keep that momentum going with the state’s own resources.
Housing continues to be a flagship issue for both parties. Last year, legislators passed Gov. Joe Lombardo’s Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, appropriating $133 million to build more “attainable housing” units and a down payment assistance program. But with only 61 of the 1,566 initial units it funded serving extremely low-income renters, it may only add a fraction of the housing Nevada needs most.
Meanwhile, according to a March report from the UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate, business entities bought more than 17% of all single-family homes in Clark County between 2015 and 2025. While the Nevada Legislature has sought to curb this trend’s impact on an already strained housing supply, a bipartisan bill that would limit corporate homebuying fell one vote short of passing in November’s special session. Depending on who is elected this year, the bill could return to the Legislature.
For Page, the Nevada Transferable Housing Tax Credit, which provides up to $10 million annually to help developers finance affordable projects, is another key component. State legislators expanded it in 2025 by raising its lifetime cap from $40 million to $100 million, but he’d like to see it go even further in 2027.
These efforts will hinge on the incoming members of the Nevada Legislature, who will need to make up for the loss of several “housing champions” who have either termed out or are pursuing another role, Page says.
FEDERAL
Nearly every affordable housing project in Nevada relies on some combination of federal tools, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, housing choice vouchers, Community Development Block Grant funds and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance programs.
“Developers talk about that as a capital stack, where you can stack them up so that you can essentially buy down the cost of housing,” says Marissa Brown, vice chair of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority board.
The problem is that the stack is getting shorter. Some federal voucher programs have already been phased out under the Trump administration, which has also proposed at least $3.8 billion in HUD budget cuts—a vital component of most affordable housing project capital stacks.
But Nevada’s congressional delegation hasn’t folded in the wake of that adversity. In April, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., announced that she helped secure $695,000 in federal funding to help bolster the state’s affordable housing pipeline through a pair of local nonprofits—Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada and Nevada HAND.
Nevada representatives have also been keen on opening some of the 88% of Clark County land that’s currently federally owned and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for development. One successful effort, led by U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., is the Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act. Signed into law in early 2025, it cuts federal red tape by accelerating the process of selling public land for housing development. Lee and fellow U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., have also pushed to use the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act to further expedite that process.
In February, the House passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act. If the House approves the Senate alterations, it could impact Nevada by expanding private bank capital available for Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects, streamlining the federal inspection process that often delays voucher holders from getting into housing and restricting large investors from buying single family properties.
From city council members to federal Congressional representatives, Brown says equitable affordable housing reform starts at the ballot box.
“This is where people’s votes matter,” Brown says. “It’s important that voters elect policymakers who support the use of those kinds of tools.”
In this age of internet misinformation and AI, it can be difficult to know what sources of information you can trust. Yet as voters consider their choices for everything from local school board and city council to representatives in Congress, having access to trustworthy information is more important than ever.
That’s why we have teamed up with our partners on the Las Vegas Sun editorial team to offer our recommendations in select races (not all races include an endorsement), with clear explanations of our standards and rationale where necessary.
While not an exhaustive list, in general we considered candidates who: (1) Acted with integrity and human decency in the public sphere—being honest, consistent and forthright about their beliefs while rejecting calls for political violence and intimidation; (2) Displayed a knowledge of issues affecting Nevadans and solutions that went beyond vague platitudes such as “defend freedom,” “promote jobs” or “improve safety”; (3) Had experience, expertise or education in the skills needed to be effective in the office they were seeking; and (4) Demonstrated at least some willingness to think independently and challenge their own political party and/or the status quo of political leadership in the U.S., in Nevada and/or in their local community.
Take note—we did not need to agree with all aspects of what a candidate might propose in order to consider them for endorsement. We did, however, need to believe that they take the responsibility of governance and the idea of verifiable or scientific fact seriously. We needed to know that they understood that their decisions could impact the entire state of Nevada or indeed the nation as a whole. And we needed to be able to identify some form of experience, education, or expertise that would lead us to believe they could be successful on day one, because Nevada cannot afford to have leaders in training.
The goal of a primary is to identify the most qualified candidates in a given race to articulate their views on what we need to do with a given office or scope of endeavor. That dialogue will arm the voters to make the final selection in the general election.
District 1
Democratic primary
Titus, Dina*
Cornejo, Gabriel Hoover, Joy Paniagua, Luis
n Dina Titus has spent more than three decades fighting for working families and is among the most effective legislators at delivering real results for Nevada. She understands the challenges facing our communities because she has always stayed connected to the people she serves, frequently traveling between Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. to attend community events in person. In short, Titus’ accessibility, independence and long record of public service continue to make her a trusted and effective representative for Southern Nevada families and businesses alike. She has earned the respect and support of her colleagues and of this magazine.
District 1
Republican primary No endorsement
Arnold, Marie Encar Blockey, Jim Boris, Michael Buck, Carrie Ann Saga, Rick “Indicted”
n It’s a sad commentary on the state of the Republican Party, but none of the GOP candidates for Congressional District 1 met even our most basic requirements to be considered for an endorsement.
District 3
Democratic primary
Lee, Susie*
Lally, James A. Robinson, Terrill West, Brandon
n We weren’t thrilled with Lee’s recent decision to drop F-bombs all over her social media accounts. But of all the bombs being dropped by American political leaders these days, Lee’s are the least dangerous. Moreover, her unfortunate choice of language doesn’t change the fact that Lee is the type of moderate consensus builder that can get things done even when the opposition party has unified control of Congress, the White House and the courts. Her simultaneous membership in the pro-business New Democratic Coalition and the pro-social justice Equality Caucus provide a road map for a new generation of Democrats.
District 3
Republican primary Nagy, Aury Anderson, Tera Gunter, Jeff O’Donnell, Marty
n Dr. Aury Nagy is a neurosurgeon, small business owner and the founder of the White Coat Party, a bipartisan group of researchers, doctors and other health care professionals committed to advocating for legislation that values patients over profits and improves healthcare in Nevada. He also founded the Nevada Nutrition Coalition, a nonprofit focused on improving nutrition in Nevada’s schools by providing access to delicious foods designed by expert
chefs using fresh ingredients. He supports the social dignity and legal rights of LGBTQ+ people and believes it may be necessary to raise certain taxes to help fund Medicaid. While there are many things we don’t agree with him on, we believe his devotion to science, his willingness to challenge the party line, and his seemingly genuine desire to improve the lives of Nevadans is admirable and worthy of our endorsement.
District 4
Republican primary
No endorsement Whipple, Cody K. Kennedy, Ronda Snowden, Anthony D.
n We had originally planned to endorse Cody Whipple, a rancher, conservationist and entrepreneur who appears to bear the brand of an older, more nuanced style of conservativism that we have said we would like to see more often. Unfortunately, he and his family live in Summerlin, but he changed his voter registration and filed for his candidacy as a resident of Hiko, where his weekend ranch is located. While not illegal, these types of residency games make us question Whipple’s honesty and integrity.
Governor Democratic primary Ford, Aaron D.
• Arterburn, Sunshine
• Bayfield, Miqehl
• Bouari, Emile
• Cooper, James
• Hill, Alexis
n As Nevada’s Attorney General and former State Senate Majority Leader, Aaron Ford has built a strong record of protecting working families, strengthening public safety and standing up for consumers. He has led efforts to combat opioid abuse, fight fraud and organized retail theft, and to defend reproductive rights and voting rights. He is a steady, experienced leader who can deliver results, protect Nevada’s future, and continue building an economy that works for all Nevadans.
Governor Republican primary Lombardo, Joseph*
• Beaudry, Jr., Donald J. “Donald Jr.”
• Hansen, Irina
• Hawkins, M. Kameron
• Winterhawk, Matthew R.
• Zelaya, Jose M.
• Zilberberg, Barak
n In the past, we have criticized Joe Lombardo for lying to survivors of the October 1, 2017 massacre on the Strip. He told them that he would support basic regulations on weapons of war, only to turn his back and veto reasonable bills that were directly tied to preventing a repeat of that tragedy. The gun control measures were among the 162 bills that Lombardo has vetoed—a record for a single Nevada governor’s term. Given this history, we continue to have concerns that he is too calculating and willing to bend to conservative dogma. And
yet, we must give credit where credit is due. Lombardo has also demonstrated that he is a competent leader who is both willing and able to work across party lines and who takes the responsibilities of governance seriously. In this regard he has not only allayed the worst of our fears but has established himself as a candidate worthy of serious consideration.
n After a decade in the State Assembly, Jauregui has proven to be one of Nevada’s most effective advocates for public safety and a stronger, more diversified economy. These are important qualities for a candidate for Lt. Governor, a role that sits on the Board of Economic Development, the Executive Branch Audit Committee and the Commission on Homeland Security, as well as chairing the Commission on Tourism and the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation. With that said, one of Jauregui’s opponents, Bridget “BridgieNix” Scheiner, is carrying the torch for an important and too often overlooked constituency in Nevada—the thousands of entertainers, performers, artists, production experts and technicians who, along with hospitality workers, create the truly unique experiences that define so much of Nevada’s tourism sector. While we do not believe Scheiner is the best choice for Lt. Governor, we hope that her message, policy insights, and constituency will not be forgotten in Carson City.
Secretary of State Republican primary Folkins-Roberts,
Shirley A.
• Angle, Sharron
• Keenan, Socorro
• Marchant, Jim
n Shirley Folkins-Roberts is the only candidate in this race who appears to care about good governance and administering fair elections. In fact, many of her policy proposals echo the Democratic incumbent, Cisco Aguilar.
Attorney General Democratic primary Conine, Zach
• Cannizzaro, Nicole Jeanette
n It is unfortunate that Nevada has two really good candidates in this race and so many unqualified people in so many others. As the first woman to serve as Majority Leader of the Nevada State Senate, there is no question that Nicole Cannizzaro is an effective leader who is committed to serving the people of Nevada. However, her opponent, Zach Conine, is among the most intelligent, thoughtful and capable leaders we have encountered. As treasurer, Conine was objectively good at his job, leading Nevada to its highest credit rating in state history. Moreover, Conine’s excitement doesn’t seem to come from his personal success, it comes from seeing his relentless advocacy transform the lives of Nevadans for the better. For these reasons we believe he will find even more success as Attorney General, and we offer him our strongest possible endorsement.
Attorney General
Republican primary No Endorsement
• Guzmán Fralick, Adriana
• Tarkanian, Danny
n There was a time when Danny Tarkanian could have been described as an independent thinker who was willing to challenge the party line, but no more. Both candidates have endorsed morally bankrupt and discriminatory policies that actively violate civil rights—positions that are disqualifying for any candidate for the office of Attorney General.
Controller
Democratic primary
Blackstock, Robert K. “Bob”
• MacDougall, Michael
• Tolle, Robert “Bob”
State Treasurer
Democratic primary Mathis-Coleman, Tya
• Dalia, Joe
• Maharjan, Jay
n Mathis-Coleman has served as Deputy State Treasurer for years. She knows the job and has proven that she can do it, earning the respect and endorsement of the outgoing Treasurer, Zach Conine.
State Treasurer
Republican primary Carter, Jeff
• Johnson, Drew
n Carter understands that the role of Treasurer “is inherently nonpartisan—it’s about finance, not politics.” His opponent, on the other hand, proudly touts divisive endorsements from partisan extremists.
Senate District 2
Democratic primary Barron, Isaac
• Flores, Edgar*
n Edgar Flores has served the second district admirably for more than a decade, but a recent DUI has shaken our confidence in him. Isaac Barron, a North Las Vegas city councilman since 2013, has no such clouds hanging over his candidacy.
Senate District 8
Republican primary
No endorsement
• Chavez, Laz
• Harris, George E.
Senate District 21
Democratic primary James Ohrenschall*
• Romero, Junior
Assembly District 1
Democratic primary Cato, Jo
• DeSalvio, Louis “Big Lou”
• Esparza, Alexis Elizabeth
• Fennell, Jr., James
• Gledhill, Millan “Mack”
n Jo Cato has a proven track record of success in almost everything she does. The self-made CEO and Southern Nevada chapter president of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Cato is a giant in the world of business advocacy.
Assembly District 2
Democratic primary
Bywaters, Kamilah & Kung, Mike (dual endorsement)
n Bywaters is a prominent and outspoken advocate for youth and education—a voice that is sorely needed in the legislature of a state that consistently ranks near the bottom in K-12
public education. Kung is a retired FBI agent whose knowledge of human trafficking, drug trafficking, gang violence and other complex challenges that plague Nevada is without equal. Both would be tremendous assets in Carson City.
Assembly District 3
Republican primary No endorsement
• Erbacher, Harold
• Silvestri, Joseph P.
Assembly District 5
Republican primary No endorsement
• Dowden, Joshua
• Quinn, Kelly
Assembly District 6
Democratic primary Jackson, Jovan Alexander*
• Candido, Douglas
n In his freshman term, Jackson proved that he is a serious policymaker. Five of the eight bills he primarily sponsored made it to the governor’s desk.
Assembly District 8
Democratic primary Nguyen, Duy*
• Cook, Sr., Paul John
Assembly District 8
Republican primary Charafi, Joseph “Joey”
• Farrakhan, David
Assembly District 9
Democratic primary Hampton, Ryan
• Hank, Maria Teresa
Assembly District 9
Republican primary No endorsement
• Neely, Erica Alejandra
• Orozco, Cristhian
Assembly District 10
Democratic primary Karris, Venise L.*
• Thomason, Val
Assembly District 15
Democratic primary Watts, Howard* & Davila, Miguel (dual endorsement)
n Howard Watts is an outstanding legislator who has done nothing to deserve to lose his seat in the Assembly. With that said, Miguel Davila is a rare example of a candidate who has found a balance between big ideas fueled by youthful optimism and a grounded sense of pragmatism. We hope that they will find a way to work together to advocate for the people of District 15 and the state of Nevada, regardless of who wins.
Assembly District 16
Democratic primary González, Cecelia*
• Chase, Eva Olivia
Assembly District 17
Democratic primary Hunt, Linda F.*
• Smith, Robert “RC”
Assembly District 18
Democratic primary Considine, Venicia*
• Brown, Antario “Iron Tiger”
Assembly District 20
Democratic primary Orentlicher, David*
• Smith, Tony T.
Assembly District 22
Democratic primary Booth, Shenea
• Hernandez, Dionisio C. “Daniel”
• Taylor, Tamara N.
Assembly District 29
Democratic primary Combs, Brad
• Delobel, Ashley R.
• Pereszlenyi, Alex J.
Assembly District 3
Democratic primary Nadeem, Hanadi*
• Navarro, Shaun R.
Assembly District 41
Democratic primary Spotleson, Vinny
• Ridenour, Spencer L.
• Wyett, Gabriela
Assembly District 41
Republican primary Alofipo, Tofuola “Tofu”
• Chapman, Kelly
Assembly District 42
Democratic primary Brown-May, Tracy*
• Vasquez, Dayton
Assembly District 42
Republican primary
No endorsement
• Brandlin, Christopher
• Ivanoff, Katrin “Mrs. Fix it”
Assembly District 19
Republican primary Patchett, Jason*
• Groves, Amy
Board of Regents, Nevada
System of Higher Education (nonpartisan)
District 2
Villa, Patrick L
• McGrath, Jennifer*
• Cain, Hunter
• Chambers, Dylan L.
n Governor Lombardo should be ashamed and embarrassed for appointing MAGA lawyer Jennifer McGrath to fill the seat of such a staunch education advocate like Lois Tarkanian. Voters can correct that error by advancing Patrick Villa. A professor of mathematics at the College of Southern Nevada for more than twenty years, Villa has held several leadership roles and has an insider’s understanding of the changing face of college campuses.
District 5
Denis, Moises “Mo”
& Molina, Stephanie (dual endorsement)
• Boylan, Patrick J.*
• Cavalaro, Kathleen
• DeLorenzo, Tyler
• Garcia, Ashley K.
n As the former Nevada Senate Pro Tem, Mo Denis has extensive knowledge and experience in the state budgeting process and the politics surrounding higher education funding streams. Stephanie Molina has experience working in higher education and workforce development—a critical need among NSHE graduates. Both would be a vast improvement on Boylan, who should have resigned two years ago after referring to transgender people as “men, masquerading as women.” If that weren’t bad enough, he admitted that he knew so little about the topic that he wasn’t even familiar with the term “transgender.”
Publicly commenting on a topic you know nothing about is the antithesis of what education is supposed to be about—questioning assumptions and engaging in rigorous study before coming to a conclusion.
District 8
Goicoechea, Pete* & Talib-deen, K. (dual endorsement)
• Lane, Lori
• Miller, Karmen La’Shaun
n Goicoechea is an experienced leader and self-described “conventional” Republican. He has extensive knowledge of Nevada’s higher education system and the state’s budgeting process. Talib-deen would bring experience that is unique among the Regents but is familiar to many of the system’s students— the journey from wayward teen to successful adult. Both candidates would be an asset to NSHE and we hope that both of their voices will be welcomed regardless of who is ultimately victorious.
Clark County Commission
District E
Democratic primary Segerblom, “Tick” *
• Hernandez, Marco
District E
Republican primary Kess, Manny
• Hamilton, Eduardo “EeeTee”
• Rose, Randolph
District F
Democratic primary Yan, Minja
• Crawford, Sebastian
• Hovanessian, Lenna
• Kumar, Serena
• Lieberknecht, Justin D.
• Lloyd, Minddie
• Wall, Michael Robert
n Minja Yan is a rare candidate who demonstrates an impressive understanding of not only the issues facing Clark County but also the actual power she will have as a commissioner to address them. Her knowledge, maturity and nuance help explain her sprawling and diverse collection of endorsements.
District F
Republican primary Mack, Albert
• Kasama, Heidi
n While we question whether Albert Mack understands that government is not a for-profit business, does not have the same goals as a for-profit business, and thus cannot simply be “run like a business,” we believe he is genuinely focused on good governance that effectively and efficiently serves the people of Nevada. This stands in sharp contrast to his opponent, who has abandoned a once-laudable record of independent thinking and good governance in favor of pathetic efforts to prove that she is conservative enough for the era of Donald Trump.
District G
Democratic primary Gibson, Jim*
• Solomon, Christian
District
G
Republican primary Henderson, Leo “The Diesel”
• Maxham, Jon
n Leo Henderson is a rare Republican that appreciates the value of collective bargaining and supports the rights of labor unions. While we may not agree with all his policy positions, he is a welcome voice in the GOP and deserving of our endorsement.
Clark County Partisan Offices
County Assessor Democratic primary Martinet, Melissa
• Washington, Tamicka N.
County Assessor Republican primary No endorsement
• Child, Kevin L.
• Joe, Judy
County Clerk Democratic primary Goya, Lynn Marie*
• Miller, Jeff
County Recorder Democratic primary Flanagan, Tanya
• Berry Burress, Skye
• Perez, Anna L.
County Recorder Republican primary No endorsement
• Saeed, Rana
• Young, Bill
Public Administrator Democratic primary
Itkin-Goodman, Stephanie
• Ivy, M.J.
• Velazquez, Edgar
n If even a small percentage of the accusations levied against M.J. Ivy are true, then we question his judgment and fitness for public
office. Similarly, Edgar Velazquez’s suspension last year—from serving as the administrator of some two dozen estates over accusations of self-dealing—are inexcusable.
Fortunately, Stephanie Itkin-Goodman has a flawless record as a deputy attorney general in Nevada and Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, New York. As a licensed attorney, she has the experience, legal expertise and professional judgment needed to negotiate complex estates and significant financial assets in manner that conveys trust, clarity professionalism and compassion during a time of loss.
Public Administrator Republican primary Murphy, Michael
• Salazar, Donald
• Sprinkle, Mark J. n Michael Murphy is a former law enforcement officer and Clark County Coroner, so he is no stranger to working with families who are dealing with the death of a loved one. He also has significant experience in the Public Administrator’s office, having stepped in to fill the role of Administrator for 11 months following the arrest of Robert Telles on murder charges. He is eminently qualified.
Board of Trustees
Clark County School District
(nonpartisan)
Much like Nevada’s educational system, the board of the Clark County School District needs an overhaul. Too often, the current board has been marred by conflict, turmoil, and a lack of professionalism that is unacceptable and unjustified—even during a pandemic. The endorsements below reflect our desire to return to a functioning school board with greater competence, professionalism, and empathy.
District F Bustamante Adams, Irene* & Hutchinson, Robert E. (dual endorsement)
• Neely, Laurence M.
n Irene Bustamante Adams is an incumbent who has performed beyond expectations and earned our respect and the respect of her colleagues. She has brought a greater sense of peace and efficiency within the school board while building stronger relationships with the stakeholders including parents and teacher organizations.
With that said, CCSD still has a long way to go.
As CCSD’s Director of Facilities, Robert Hutchinson brings an insider’s perspective into one of the most complex and expensive aspects of the district’s operations: its facilities. Add to that his steadfast advocacy for education in the trades and we believe Hutchinson should advance to general election with Bustamante Adams, giving each of them a greater opportunity to differentiate themselves and share their vision for CCSD’s future.
City races
(nonpartisan)
Las Vegas City Council
Ward 2
Booker, Marilyn
• McCarthy, Luke
• Nordstrom, Shannon
Las Vegas City Council Ward 6
Brune, Nancy
• Grammas, Steve
• Marlon, David
City of Henderson
Mayor
Romero, Michelle* & Price, Adam (dual endorsement)
• Chadwick, Hollie
• Ramirez, Andrew “Your Boy Rue”
• Scorsetti, Angeles
Henderson City Council
Ward III
Atlas, Jennifer & Owens, Annette Dawson (dual endorsement)
• Cox, Carrie
• Hood, Leroy
City of North Las Vegas
Mayor
Monroe-Moreno, Daniele
• Black, Scott
• Bouchard, Gary
• Langdon, Zaire
• Thorns, Henry
North Las Vegas
City Council Ward 1 Villeda, Esmeralda
• Ramirez, Diana
• Strothers, Sherry
North Las Vegas
City Council Ward 3
Zeiler, Ida
• Robinson II, William E.
Long-term early voting sites / Mail ballot drop-off locations
MAY 23-JUNE 5
Arroyo Market Square
Parking lot near Men's Wearhouse, 7225 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy., near CC215/S. Rainbow Blvd.
May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Blue Diamond Crossing
Parking lot between Target and Kohl's, 4100 Blue Diamond Rd./Hinson St. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m
Cambridge Recreation Center
3930 Cambridge St., between E. Flamingo Rd. and E. Katie Ave. May 23-June 4,
9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Craig Ranch
Regional Park
Parking lot east of Revere St., entrance from W. Craig Rd. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Rd./ S. Cimarron Rd. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Downtown Summerlin
Parking lot east of S. Pavilion Center Dr., enter on S. Spruce Goose St. South of Marketwalk
Pl. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Galleria at Sunset
Kohl's Court, first floor, 1300 W. Sunset Rd., east of N. Stephanie St.
May 23, 11 a.m.-
8 p.m.; May 24 & 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 26-30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 1-4, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Henderson City Hall
240 S. Water St./ W. Basic Rd. May 23 & 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 24 & 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 26-29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 1-5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ikea parking lot
6500 Ikea Way, near S. Durango Dr. & Rafael Rivera Way. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Las Vegas Athletic Club Decatur
Parking lot, 6050 N. Decatur Blvd./ W. Tropical Pkwy. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Las Vegas
Athletic Club
Rainbow
Parking lot, 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd., south of W. Lake Mead
Blvd. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Las Vegas City Hall
495 S. Main St./ E. Clark Ave., validated parking.
May 26-28, 8 a.m.5 p.m.; June 1-4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meadows Mall Near Round 1, first floor, 4300 Meadows Ln./S. Valley View Blvd. May 23 & 30, 11 a.m.8 p.m.; May 24 & 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 25-29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 1-4, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 11 a.m.8 p.m.
Mountain Crest Community Center 4701 N. Durango Dr., south of W. Lone Mountain Rd. May 25-29 & June 1-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mountain's Edge
Regional Park Parking lot, 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy., east of S. Durango Dr. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m. -8 p.m.
Nellis Crossing Shopping Center Parking lot near Target, 1250 S. Nellis Blvd./E. Charleston Blvd. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
North Las Vegas City Hall
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North/Civic Center Dr. May 2628, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 1-4, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Silverado Ranch Park
9855 Gilespie St./ E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Skyview Multi Generational Center
3050 E. Centennial Pkwy., between Losee Rd. & N. Pecos Rd. May 23 & 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 2529 & June 1-5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thunderbird Family Sports Complex
Parking lot, 6105 N. Durango Dr., between W. Centennial Pkwy. & W. Tropical Pkwy. May 23-June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
UNLV Lied Library
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., E. Harmon Ave., east of University Center Dr. May 26-29, 9:30 a.m.6 p.m.; June 1-5, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Walnut Recreation Center
3075 N. Walnut Rd., south of E. Cheyenne Ave. May 25-29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 1-4, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
West Flamingo Senior Center
6255 W. Flamingo Rd./S. Jones Blvd. May 26-29, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; June 1-4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sandra B. Abston Elementary School
9950 W. Tompkins Ave., east of Hualapai Way. May 23-24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Aliante Library
2400 W. Deer Springs Way, east of N. Aliante Pkwy. May 26, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 27-28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Boulder City Recreation Center
900 Arizona St./ Utah St. May 26-29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cadence Home Finding Center
1170 E. Sunset Rd., #100, Henderson/ E. Lake Mead Pkwy. May 28-29, 9 a.m.5 p.m.
Cardenas Market 4421 E. Bonanza Rd. /Lamb Blvd. May 23-25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Centennial Hills YMCA
6601 N. Buffalo Dr./ Sky Pointe Dr. May 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 1-2, 9 a.m.7 p.m.
Clark County Building Department
4701 W. Russell Rd., between S. Decatur Blvd. & Arville St. May 23-24, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Clark County Library
Short-term
early voting sites / Mail ballot drop-off locations
MAY 23-JUNE 5
1401 E. Flamingo Rd. /Escondido St. May 30-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Ln./E. Lake Mead Blvd. May 26-28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada, Henderson Campus Student Union
700 College Dr./ Heather Dr. June 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas Campus Student Union 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave./Campus Dr. June 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus Student Union
6375 W. Charleston Blvd./Community College Dr. June 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Debra March Center of Excellence
2200 Via Inspirada/ Via Nobila. June 1-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Desert Vista Community Center
10360 Sun City Blvd. /Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. June 3-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center
1950 J St./W. Lake Mead Blvd. May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 1-4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community Center
250 N. Eastern Ave./ Stewart Ave. May 26, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
East Las Vegas Library 2851 E. Bonanza Rd., east of N. Eastern Ave. May 27-28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 30, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; May 31, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; June 1-4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Enterprise Library 8310 Las Vegas Blvd. S./E. Shelbourne Ave. May 26-27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy./E. Sunset Rd. May 27-28, 10 a.m.5 p.m.
Heritage Park Senior Facility
300 S. Racetrack Rd. /Burkholder Blvd. June 3-4, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hollywood Recreation Center 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., between E. Sahara Ave. & E. Charleston Blvd. May 29-June 1, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Korea Town Plaza 6850 Spring Mountain Rd./ S. Rainbow Blvd. May 25-31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lake Las Vegas Hilton 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy./Galleria Dr. May 30-31, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Hwy. May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 31, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; June 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mesquite Jimmie
Hughes Campus
150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite. May 23-25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Moapa Valley Community Center
320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton. June 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd./ Crown Ridge Dr. May 27-28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nevada State University, Christenson
Education Building 1300 Nevada State Dr., Henderson. May 29, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Paradise Recreation and Community Center
4775 S. McLeod Dr., north of E. Tropicana Ave. June 4, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Parkdale Recreation and Senior Center 3200 Ferndale St., north of E. Desert Inn Rd. June 4-5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., south of Paseo Verde Pkwy. May 28, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; May 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pearson Community Center
1625 W. Carey Ave., west of N. Martin Luther King Blvd. May 23-29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr. /W. Cheyenne Ave. June 2-3, 10 a.m.7 p.m.
Regional Transportation Commission
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy./W. Bonneville Ave. May 23-25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club
2980 E. Robindale Rd./S. Eastern Ave. May 23-25, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Sahara West Library
9600 W. Sahara Ave. /S. Grand Canyon Dr. May 26-28, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 2931, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 1, 10:30 a.m.7 p.m.
Seafood City Market 3890 S. Maryland Pkwy./E. Katie Ave. May 24-27, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Searchlight Community Center 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight. June 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Ln./ W. Alexander Rd. June 3-4, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Somerset Academy of Las Vegas 8151 N Shaumber Rd. /W. Grand Teton Dr. May 23-24, 9 a.m6 p.m.
Stupak Community Center
251 W. Boston Ave., west of S. Industrial Rd. May 23, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Summerlin Library 1771 Inner Circle Dr./ Trails Center Dr. May 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy./ Elkhorn Rd. May 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun City Anthem Center 2450 Hampton Rd./ Anthem Pkwy. May 29-30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun City Mesquite 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr., Mesquite. June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunrise Library 5400 Harris Ave., east of N. Nellis Blvd. May 23-24, 10 a.m.5 p.m.
The After Market Building A 4337 Las Vegas Blvd. N./E. Craig Rd. May 25-27, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Torrey Pines Resource Community Center 2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr./W. Brooks Ave. June 4-5, 10 a.m.5 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Community Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr., north of Alta Dr. May 29, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 30, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; June 1-2, 9 a.m.7 p.m.
Whitney Recreation Center 5712 Missouri Ave., west of Boulder Hwy. May 25-26, 9 a.m.6 p.m.
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Dr., north of E. Desert Inn Rd. June 2-3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Windmill Library 7060 W. Windmill Ln., west of S. Rainbow Blvd. June 1-4, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; June 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Election Department and City Clerk drop-off locations
*Subject to change because of unforeseen events or circumstances. For updates, see clark countynv.gov/vote or call 702-455-VOTE (8683).
Clark County Election Department 965 Trade Dr., North Las Vegas. May 16June 8, 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.; June 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Boulder City City Hall 401 California Ave. May 18-21 & 26-28, June 1-4 & 8, 7 a.m.6 p.m.; June 9, 7 a.m.-6 pm.
Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. May 16-22, June 6-8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St., validated parking. May 18-21, June 8, 8 a.m.5 p.m.; June 9, 7 a.m.7 p.m.
Mesquite City Hall 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. May 18-21 & 26-28, June 1-4 & 8, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Las Vegas City Hall
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. N. May 18-21, June 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
For a full list of Election Day vote centers and mail ballot drop-off locations, visit clark countynv.gov/vote.
TAKE THIS PAGE WITH YOU TO THE POLLS!
KEY:
Candidates with an asterisk (*) are incumbents.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 1, Democratic primary: Titus, Dina*
District 1, Republican primary: No endorsement
District 3, Democratic primary: Lee, Susie*
District 3, Republican primary: Nagy, Aury
District 4, Republican primary: No endorsement
NEVADA LEGISLATURE
Senate District 2, Democratic primary: Barron, Isaac
Senate District 8, Republican Primary: No endorsement
Senate District 21, Democratic primary: Ohrenschall, James*
Assembly District 1, Democratic primary: Cato, Jo
Assembly District 2, Democratic primary: Bywaters, Kamilah and Kung, Mike (dual endorsement)
Assembly District 3, Republican primary: No endorsement
Assembly District 5, Republican primary: No endorsement
Assembly District 6, Democratic primary: Jackson, Jovan Alexander*
Assembly District 8, Democratic primary: Nguyen, Duy*
Assembly District 8, Republican primary: Charafi, Joseph “Joey”
Assembly District 9, Democratic primary: Hampton, Ryan
Assembly District 9, Republican primary: No endorsement
Assembly District 10, Democratic primary: Karris, Venise L.*
Assembly District 15, Democratic primary: Watts, Howard* and Davila, Miguel (dual endorsement)
Assembly District 16, Democratic primary: González, Cecelia*
Assembly District 17, Democratic primary: Hunt, Linda F.*
Assembly District 18, Democratic primary: Considine, Venicia*
Assembly District 19, Republican primary: Patchett, Jason*
Assembly District 20, Democratic primary: Orentlicher, David*
Assembly District 22, Democratic primary: Booth, Shenea
Assembly District 29, Democratic primary: Combs, Brad
Assembly District 34, Democratic primary: Nadeem, Hanadi*
Assembly District 41, Democratic primary: Spotleson, Vinny
Assembly District 41, Republican primary: Alofipo, Tofuola “Tofu”
Assembly District 42, Democratic primary: Brown-May, Tracy*
Assembly District 42, Republican primary: No endorsement
Secretary of State, Republican primary: Folkins-Roberts, Shirley A.
Attorney General, Democratic primary: Conine, Zach
Attorney General, Republican primary: No endorsement
Controller, Democratic primary: Blackstock, Robert K. “Bob”
State Treasurer, Democratic primary: Mathis-Coleman, Tya
State Treasurer, Republican primary: Carter, Jeff
NSHE BOARD OF REGENTS (nonpartisan)
District 2: Villa, Patrick L.
District 5: Denis, Moises “Mo” and Molina, Stephanie (dual endorsement)
District 8: Goicoechea, Pete* and Talib-deen, K. (dual endorsement)
LOCAL RACES
Clark County Commission
District E, Democratic primary: Segerblom, “Tick”*
District E, Republican primary: Kess, Manny
District F, Democratic primary: Yan, Minja
District F, Republican primary: Mack, Albert
District G, Democratic primary: Gibson, Jim*
District G, Republican primary: Henderson, Leo “The Diesel”
Clark County partisan offices
County Assessor, Democratic primary: Martinet, Melissa
County Assessor, Republican primary: No endorsement
County Clerk, Democratic primary: Goya, Lynn Marie*
County Recorder, Democratic primary: Flanagan, Tanya
County Recorder, Republican primary: No endorsement
Public Administrator, Democratic primary: Itkin-Goodman, Stephanie
Public Administrator, Republican primary: Murphy, Michael
Board of Trustees, Clark County School District (nonpartisan)
District F: Bustamante Adams, Irene* and Hutchinson, Robert E. (dual endorsement)
City Races (nonpartisan)
Las Vegas City Council Ward 2: Booker, Marilyn
Las Vegas City Council Ward 6: Brune, Nancy
Henderson Mayor: Romero, Michelle* and Price, Adam (dual endorsement)
Henderson City Council Ward III: Atlas, Jennifer and Owens, Annette Dawson (dual endorsement)
North Las Vegas Mayor: Monroe-Moreno, Daniele
North Las Vegas City Council Ward 1: Villeda, Esmeralda
North Las Vegas City Council Ward 3: Zeiler, Ida
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Buckets N Boards
A hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, and inventive instrumentation.
Tuesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Whitney Library
Tuesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
West Charleston Library
All Ages
Dreamcatcher by Leland Faulkner
Traditional tales will be brought to life through modern storytelling.
Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Sahara West Library
Friday, June 26 at 11 a.m.
East Las Vegas Library
Ages 5 – 11
Anime Your Way with Carlos Nieto* Learn how to create unique characters!
Multiple dates & locations in June Ages 12 – 17
Paige in Full with Paige Hernandez*
Move your body in this beat-filled visual mixtape that blends poetry, dance, media, and music.
Tuesday, July 14 at 4 p.m.
West Charleston Library Ages 12 – 17
Scan here for event details
The Filharmonic Workshop & Live Performance*
This LA-based a cappella group of Filipino- Americans was featured in NBC’s “The Sing-Off.”
Vocal Workshop
Friday, May 29 at 11 a.m. Spring Valley Library Concert
Saturday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Windmill Library
Lori Tapahonso* – Lecture
Learn the history of oral storytelling and teaching customs in Indigenous communities.
June 24 at 11 a.m.
June 24 at 4:30 p.m.
IN THE NEWS
Women’s pro hockey landing in Las Vegas this year
Las Vegas has received another professional sports franchise. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced last week its latest expansion teams will play in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and in Las Vegas, set to open play for the 2026-27 season.
The local squad comes with support from the Vegas Golden Knights and will train at the NHL team’s America First Center in Henderson and play its home games at T-Mobile Arena.
“From the staggering growth of youth hockey participation to the passionate support for the Golden Knights and Aces, the Las Vegas community has enthusiastically embraced both hockey and women’s sports,” Amy Scheer, PWHL executive vice president, business operations, said in a statement.
“While professional women’s hockey may be new to the market, we know Las Vegas is ready to welcome and champion a PWHL team of its
own. This new team will be Las Vegas Valley-born and reflect the identity of its bold, welcoming, and resilient community, with athletes ready to put on a show.”
The team name and logo has yet to be revealed, but PWHL Las Vegas has announced its official team colors will be green and gold, and preliminary merchandise is available at thePWHL.com/shop . Updated information will be available at lasvegaspwhl.com –Brock Radke
Newly transformed Tailgate Beach Club celebrates opening
Mandalay Bay’s new Tailgate Beach Club couldn’t fly under the radar if it tried. The new sports-themed dayclub celebrated its grand opening on May 16 with a raft of A-list celebrities in tow, including skateboard legend Tony Hawk, reality TV stars from Love Island and athletes from the San Francisco 49ers. Rapper Snoop Dogg kicked off the celebration with a live performance by the pool. The sun-soaked party marks one of many Tailgate will host as it aims to become a sports destination on the Strip. In addition to NBA and NHL playoff viewing parties, the dayclub will soon welcome Fat Joe on May 23 and the reggaeton bash Perreoland on May 24. –Amber Sampson
“Over the last several years, the public has made it abundantly clear: Public lands are not for sale.
The confirmation of Steve Pearce is out of step with public sentiment, and in voting to confirm Mr. Pearce, the Senate chose to ignore months of pushback from across the country.”
–Olivia Tanager, executive director of the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter, in a statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce as the director of the Bureau of Land Management
SCIENTIFIC LEAPS
Male South African Clawed frogs, some albino, rest in a tank at the UNLV College of Sciences Tseng Lab, where students research the frogs’ regenerative abilities. Read the full story at lasvegassun.com.
SUMMER FIREWORKS SHOWS TO RESUME AT THE PLAZA
For a third year in a row, the Plaza Hotel will put on fireworks shows from its rooftop every Friday from June 5 to September 4 at 9:10 p.m. “We are excited to bring the summer fireworks shows back again … as a free and memorable experience for the whole community—visitors and residents alike,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza.
A portion of Main Street in front of the hotel will be closed to vehicular traffic during the shows. Each will be accompanied by a rooftop pool party, where a special guest will start the TNT ignitor. –Staff
DOWNTOWN
(Wade Vandervort/Staff)
Locally
run Ghost Mutt Records presses overlooked artists onto vinyl through its DIY label operation
BY GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ
Most people spend their nights scrolling through streaming apps half-asleep, letting the algorithm shove the same dead-eyed sludge into their headphones. Dustin Pike spends his digging through Bandcamp like a man possessed, hunting for records that still have blood in them. That hobby became Ghost Mutt Records, a DIY vinyl label Pike launched in 2022 from a refusal to let undiscovered music disappear into the digital void.
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 releases, including albums from San Francisco alt-rockers Black Lab, Swedish melodic death metalists Marionette and prog-metal outfit Disperse. Now, Pike has turned his attention to Las Vegas’ multifaceted music scene, working with local shoegaze emo band Same Sun Here on its debut EP, Good Grief.
“You’ve gotta have the music sound good on vinyl,” Pike says. “That’s paramount. You’ve got to pay the artists because I’m using their music, and just do justice to everything and not cut corners, but also try not to overspend on everything.”
The process is intense. Pike gathers master files from bands, gets the music mastered specifically for vinyl, works with artists on packaging, and coordinates production through plants like Pirates Press, Dunk!, Mobineko and Precision Record Pressing. The startup costs alone land somewhere between $7,000 and $8,000, all out of Pike’s own pocket. His daughter also designed the label’s logo, giving the operation another layer of handmade spirit.
For Pike, every record starts with a personal connection: “I have to like the music,” he says. “I feel like these are all for me.”
That devotion keeps him searching for artists outside the algorithm, and he has high hopes of supporting even more local artists down the line.
Same Sun Here’s EP will be available on vinyl at the band’s release show at local game shop Shall We Play on May 23. Pick one up and tune into one of the scene’s most dynamic up-and-coming projects, or order another album from the label directly at ghostmuttrecords.com.
No Punk Rock Bowling? No problem. Where to mosh it out during Memorial Day weekend
BY GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ
Punk Rock Bowling might be taking a smoke break this year, but Las Vegas still has enough volume to rattle your fillings loose all Memorial Day weekend long. So, wipe away the tears with a bar rag and consider this your Plan B through E for getting properly wrecked by rock ’n’ roll.
Start early Saturday with a matinee bash at Double Down Saloon (doubledown saloon.com). Vegas punk degenerates Mondo Vermin, Happy Campers and Punk’n Country will pile onto the stage while DJs keep momentum pumping between sets.
Next, drive out to Henderson—and hear us out before you groan—where Spiritworld brings its death-western thrash apocalypse to Grey Witch (grey witchlv.com). The hometown wrecking crew just wrapped up a tour, and it’s closing it out in the most sensible way—with local hardcore heroes Roman Candle and Bay Area crushers Doomsday.
Sunday belongs to the pit rats. Catch punk and hardcore royalty Circle Jerks and Gorilla Biscuits at Brooklyn Bowl (brook lynbowl.com) where middle-aged moshers will prove they still have health insurance for a reason. Or slide into something moodier with post-punkers Provoker at American Legion Post 8 (post8lv.com).
By Monday, Sepultura hits House of Blues ( lasvegas.houseofblues.com ) with Biohazard , Exodus and Tribal Gaze . If you somehow crawl out of there without ringing ears and the vague sense you survived a small riot, you didn’t do it right.
SAME SUN HERE EP RELEASE SHOW May 23, 6 p.m., free. 750 E. Dorrell Lane, #150.
Spiritworld (Jasmine Garcia/Courtesy)
Photo by Christopher DeVagas
BY AMBER SAMPSON
Ahhh, we can see Memorial Day weekend from here. All the epic, sun-dappled pool parties. All the late-night club concerts with artists people would drop a car payment to see perform. It’s bound to be a bacchanal of blowouts, and if you’re going to make the most of it, you’ll need this guide.
Keep your Memorial Day weekend rolling with this party-packed itinerary
FRIDAY, MAY 22 It’s the calm before the storm. Ease into the weekend with future house maestro Tchami at Marquee Dayclub (taogroup.com). The Parisian producer and DJ is typically a creature of the night, so to see him partying by the pool is a rare sight. Over at the new Omnia Dayclub, Chris Lake fires up the crowd, with kinetic house beats by Benny Benassi at Tao Beach capping off a wild afternoon of dayclubbing (taogroup.com). Towel off and sleep it off because your Friday has just begun. As the evening rages on, rapper Swae Lee takes the stage at Zouk Nightclub (zouk grouplv.com) and Mustard’s on the beat at Marquee Nightclub (taogroup.com). Dance music heavy hitters have also come out to play: Catch Zedd at Omnia Nightclub (taogroup.com); Marshmello at XS (wynnsocial.com) and John Summit at LIV Nightclub spinning all your favorites. Switch up the vibe by bouncing Downtown to Discopussy (discopussydtlv.com) for a groove-packed set by Jai Wolf, or catch a nostalgic night of rhymes with Flavor Flav at Ghostbar (palms.com).
SATURDAY, MAY 23 All right weekend warriors, it’s time to show this city what you’re made of. Pop on over to the pools, starting with Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club (wynnsocial.com). The mega DJ just released his summer single “Satisfy,” so expect the dance floor to be packed. If you’re still chasing that daytime high, Kygo at Palm Tree Beach Club (taogroup.com) and dance legends David Guetta at LIV Beach (fontainebleaulas vegas.com) and Tiësto at Omnia Dayclub (taogroup.com) should hit the spot. Turn up with a heavy rotation of hip-hop, from Fat Joe at Tailgate Beach Club (tailgate beachclub.com) to Tyga at Marquee Dayclub (taogroup.com) and DJ Kid Conrad spinning his open format for a crowdful of fans at Liquid Pool (taogroup.com). Rap star BigXthaPlug sets it off at Hakkasan Nightclub (taogroup.com) with his new album, 6WA. And if you’re really ready to move, surrender to the Latin beats of Yo Yolie at Jewel Nightclub (taogroup.com).
SUNDAY, MAY 24 Why pound caffeine when you can wake up to a world-shattering set by Diplo at Encore Beach Club (wynnsocial.com)? It’s all uphill from there, as hitmaker Martin Garrix mans the decks at Tao Beach (taogroup.com), followed by a floor-filling set by Fabolous at Marquee Dayclub (taogroup.com) and Blond:Ish’s melodic house at Palm Tree Beach Club (taogroup.com). Off-Strip, the weekend heats up with a DJ set by the drum-and-bass trio Rudimental at Rouge Room (rougeroomlv.com) and beatmaker Dansyn at Discopussy (discopussydtlv.com). The Durango’s Bel-Aire Lounge also transforms into a vibefilled dance party for Leverage House (belaire loungelv.com).
MONDAY, MAY 25 At this point, you’re spent. It’s been a busy weekend, and now you’re ready to unwind. Start at the Flamingo’s Go Pool (go poolvegas.com) with some open-format by DJ Aztech Amiri Paul at Tao Beach (taogroup.com) should reignite your dance moves before you know it. You’ll need them for one of the hottest sets of the entire weekend as Bebe Rexha dominates the dance floor at Marquee Nightclub (taogroup.com).
Courtesy Encore Beach Club
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco talks fear, fulfillment and 100 shows at Encore Theater
BY TYLER SCHNEIDER
In the past year alone, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has enjoyed the kind of success that other comics will never even sniff.
First, his latest special, It Ain’t Right, earned the No. 1 spot on Hulu shortly after it premiered last November. Then, he teamed up with Vegas-based DJ Steve Aoki to record the comedy-EDM banger, “Does Your Father Know You Dance Like That?” Now, he’s gearing up to perform his 100th show at Wynn’s Encore Theater when he returns for a two-night run on May 23 and 24.
Though the Chicago-born comic made his Wynn debut back in 2020, his admiration for the venue came years
before it even opened, when he was performing across the street at the Stardust Hotel in the early 2000s.
“I’d go on these walks and look at the Wynn being built and go, ‘Wow, that’d be a really cool place to perform one day,’” Maniscalco says. “It just feels like you’re in show business when you’re there, because the way it’s set up reminds me a little bit of an old-school type of Vegas vibe.
I feel like if Frank Sinatra was still around, he’d be hanging out at the Wynn.”
While he’s now a regular on that stage, he says fans should never expect a recycled act.
“I don’t want people coming to my show and going, ‘We
heard that last time he was here,’” Maniscalco says. “It’s definitely harder to come up with material that’s equal to or greater than what I’ve done before. But I just go to the comedy club and work things out. You can’t develop a new act sitting in your basement.”
Maniscalco also prefers to weave recent experiences into his act—especially when they’re relevant to the city he’s visiting. For Las Vegas, this might include quips about clubbing with Aoki at 52 years old.
“I really love bringing a local experience to shows, because the relatability factor is really high. So, I like to start off with, this is what happened to me last night,”
Maniscalco says. “Then, right away, you have the crowd on your side, because they think that you came up with it in the moment—which I did.”
Even in this new era, Maniscalco hasn’t let off the gas.
“I think the fact that I don’t really rest on the fact that I have, quote, unquote, ‘made it’ is what drives me to continue,” he says before a momentary pause. “Listen, I think it’s fear, to be honest with you. I’m not one of these positive guys—I draw from negativity and fear, and I think that’s what propels me to perform at a high level.”
And while he’s still touring, he’s also been completing side quests, like starring alongside Robert De Niro in 2023’s About My Father, and launching his own dedicated SiriusXM station in April.
And following a viral impersonation by Marcello Hernández on Saturday Night Live last fall, fans are clamoring for him to host the show for the first time.
Even if he gets that call, however, Maniscalco’s priorities remain firmly grounded in his stand-up.
“I’m not sitting here yearning to do something like start my own clothing line or anything like that. It’s just that I enjoy doing comedy, or whatever comes off the back of it,” Maniscalco says. “I’ll take each individual situation as they come, but if I could do stand-up for the rest of my life, I’d be perfectly content.”
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Lotus of Siam is back, Resorts World introduces Savor Society and more
BY BROCK RADKE
The first 100 guests in line at the grand opening of Nielsen’s Frozen Custard at Green Valley Ranch Resort on May 22 will receive a complimentary single scoop, starting at noon.
Diane’s Bloody Mary Brunch Party returns to Bardot Brasserie on May 23, Diane Mina’s acclaimed “community experience” serving up her signature bloody mary cocktails as well as the Long Island Egg Sandwich, spicy tomato pepper stew and more. Reservations are available at aria. mgmresorts.com
Nocturno Cocktail Bar will celebrate its first
anniversary at 5 p.m. May 29, featuring activations from Campari, Producer, Brown-Forman and others, as well as a mural unveiling, pop-up experiences, on-site flash tattoos from local artist Bri Ferguson and more. Find info at nocturnovegas.com
Pub 365 at Tuscany Suites & Casino will host the ninth annual Silver State Brewfest on July 11 at 3 p.m. at the resort’s Florentine Ballroom. Participating Nevada breweries include Able Baker, Beer Zombies, Big Dog’s, CraftHaus, Electric Eye and Revision, and some proceeds will benefit The Animal Foundation. Early
It’s back, at last. Lotus of Siam has reopened its original restaurant location at Commercial Center—established in 1999—at 953 East Sahara Avenue, serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. The landmark institution closed back in 2021 and has opened locations on Flamingo Road and at Red Rock Resort since then. “This reopening is a tribute to where we started and how far we’ve come,” said founding chef Saipin Chutima in a statement.
“We’ve reawakened the original space with new energy, from the menu to the bar, while staying true to the flavors and traditions that have long defined Lotus of Siam.”
Resorts World recently announced Savor Society, a year-round program of
events showcasing the property’s talented chefs, mixologists and restaurants as well as visiting hospitality innovators.
It launches in September with collaborative dinners featuring James Beard Award-winner Jason Atherton at Kusa Nori and Stubborn Seed, and continues with events featuring Marcus Samuelsson, Mexico City’s acclaimed Hanky Panky bar, New York’s Double Chicken Please and more. Make plans and stay tuned to rwlasvegas.com. Downtown favorite Good Pie has opened a location at the food court at Red Rock Resort, open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11
a.m. to 11 p.m.
Unique European eatery Café Breizh has just opened its second location at 9550 South Eastern Avenue in Henderson, open daily from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
NADC Burger (“Not a Damn Chance”) celebrated its grand opening Downtown on May 15 at 124 S. Sixth Street. The smashburgeria that popped at Resorts World last summer is open daily from 11:30 a.m. until midnight.
Speaking of smashies, Redhead Burger has opened at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian, a South Beach Miami hot spot serving up a special blend of beef created for “juiciness under pressure.” It’s open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.
Photos courtesy
JASON ATHERTON
MARCUS SAMUELSSON
BY LAS VEGAS SUN STAFF
Spotlighting achievement in high school athletics
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS AND WADE VANDERVORT
The Sun Standout Awards at South Point Showroom closed out another banner year for Las Vegas high school sport. The ESPY-style ceremony—hosted annually since 2016 by the Las Vegas Sun—celebrated the best of the best: a bowler who reeled off 24 consecutive strikes, a McDonald’s All-American, and a soccer player who established a Nevada mark for goals scored. This year, we are proud to pres ent exceptional recipients who set new standards for young athletes.
SUN STANDOUT AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
TAYLOR JOHNS Palo Verde softball
AALIAH SPAIGHT Bishop Gorman basketball
When Johns stepped to the plate for the Palo Verde softball team, a hit usually followed—more often than not, a home run.
Johns batted .662 while leading Palo Verde to a state championship, finishing with more home runs (21) than singles (16). The University of Georgia signee ranks second all-time in Nevada state history in home runs with 47 career home runs
Johns was one of two recipients of the Sun Standout Award of Excellence, an honor reserved for the most extraordinary feats.
“Every (at bat), I want to get a hit. I am expecting it,” she said. “Put a good swing on a good pitch.”
Spaight of Bishop Gorman was equally dominant on the basketball court.
A McDonald’s All-American and five-star recruit, Spaight averaged 21.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 5.7 steals per game. She was named Nevada’s Gato rade Player of the Year and will play collegiately at powerhouse Texas.
Some call her one of the best performers in city history—a distinction that seems to have followed her most of her life. As a sixth-grader, Spaight dominat ed while playing on an all-boys club team.
“I’m a point guard,” Spaight said. “When I need to pass the ball, I’m going to pass the ball. But when I need to score, that’s what I’ll do.”
HANK GREENSPUN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
PAM SLOAN CCSD
Sloan, the Clark County School District’s director of student athletics and activities, is retiring in June after 40 years in local prep sports. Her career—rooted in her days as a standout multi-sport athlete at Basic High— has been defined less by a job title than by a lifelong commitment to student participation.
Sloan excelled in volleyball, basketball and softball before going on to coach at Western, Valley and Silverado high schools.
It was at Silverado where veteran administrator Ray Mathis recognized her organizational talents and encouraged her to move into administration. She eventually followed Mathis to the CCSD central office, where the transition proved personally challenging.
“It was really hard because you lose that identity of being a coach,” she said. “I took a lot of pride in being a coach, and not being that was an adjustment.”
Her impact in the central office has been significant.
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GAME OF THE YEAR
BISHOP GORMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL
The stakes couldn’t have been higher for Gorman’s girls basketball team in the state championship against Democracy Prep. Ranked in the top 20 nationally, the Gaels carried the weight of expectation and the brilliance of McDonald’s All-American Aaliah Spaight.
But nobody expected a blowout—not against Democracy Prep, the same team that knocked Gorman out of the state semifinals a year ago in overtime.
What transpired was pure poetry: a back-and-forth game not decided until double overtime in Gorman’s 79-76 win.
The setting was perfect—Valley High School, a gym with brick
walls, charm and not a single empty seat.
Then the second quarter happened. Democracy Prep outscored Gorman 26-9—including 10 points in the final minute—and walked into halftime up eight. An upset was brewing. But the Gorman girls never panicked.
The lead changed hands, momentum swung and big shot after big shot kept the crowd on its feet.
Spaight finished with 23 points, and fans carried her off the floor. Junior Addysen Carr added 16. Freshman Arianna Brewer iced it with two clutch free throws with 12 seconds remaining.
MOMENT OF THE YEAR
EZEKIEL TREJO
Arbor View bowling
Trejo, a freshman at Arbor View High School, was the first bowler in nine years of the awards show to be honored.
Let’s be honest: His feat is something we’d all like to accomplish.
At the state tournament, on the way to winning a state championship, Trejo rolled 24 consecutive strikes. Back-to-back perfect games. Not a single pin left standing.
He knew it was happening. He was aware of every frame, every strike—and yes, he was nervous. But there are moments in sports when an athlete enters a place beyond nerves, beyond pressure. He found that place that afternoon at the Orleans Lanes.
Photos by Wade Vandervort
CITIZENS OF THE YEAR
BROOKE AND BRENNA BOLLINGER Palo Verde
The Bollingers don’t just talk about giving back—they live it. The twins have volunteered countless hours at Lummis Elementary School, Summerlin Hospital and through organizations such as the Just One Project and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
They bring warmth and tireless energy to everything they do, never slowing down—even after the unexpected loss of their mother
They say their kindness is a testament to the love of service their parents instilled in them.
“It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to give back,” said Brooke, a defender on Palo Verde’s soccer team. “It’s powerful to see the impact you can make
Brenna, a golfer, echoed this mantra, saying, “we had 17 wonderful years to learn from our mom. We are keeping our smile. (Giving back) is what she wanted.”
FINALISTS
JOSHUA BENEDICT
Basic Academy
Helps organize a project to clear debris from the bike trail connecting Henderson to Boulder City. A member of the student council, Joshua is a school ambassador at feeder schools.
SOPHIA VILLATORO Mojave
The softball player volunteers at the Discovery Children’s Museum and also helps plan service projects and is part of the youth choir at her church. And when it comes to Mojave golf? Sophia is Mojave golf—the program’s one and only competitor.
UNSUNG HERO
STEVEN MULL Western
There are moments when training and instinct converge—when everything a person has prepared for crystallizes into a single, decisive act. On a December morning at Western High School, that moment belonged to physical education teacher and baseball coach Steven Mull.
A 14-year-old boy was midway through PE class when he said it felt like he was having a heart attack—and then dropped to the ground. Mull was at his side in under 30 seconds. The boy had no pulse.
Mull called for help over his radio and began chest compressions. Colleagues Samantha Hunt and Kaylee Nagle sprinted a defibrillator to the field. It took two shocks to bring him back.
Within half an hour, word came that the boy had a steady heart rhythm. He was back at school within a month.
Medics said the swift response prevented what would have been a fatal outcome. When asked about it, Mull is characteristically understated—he was just doing his job, he says, and it was a team effort.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
JAYLANI PALMER
Shadow Ridge flag football
Palmer walked into the University of Nebraska’s facilities and felt it immediately—this was home.
Palmer recently committed to play flag football for the Cornhuskers, one of the program’s founding players as the sport makes its leap to a major conference stage. Few people have done more to get it there.
She was selected for the NFL FLAG Girls High School Showcase at the Pro Bowl Games, and some consider her the best player to compete in Las Vegas since the sport launched roughly 15 years ago.
At Shadow Ridge, she was simply unstoppable—racking up 1,886 receiving yards, 30 touchdowns and a state-best 23 interceptions en route to a state championship, playing every position along the way.
Most flag football players find their collegiate homes at NAIA or Division III programs. Palmer is helping change that.
As the sport climbs to the highest levels of college athletics, it makes sense that one of its defining players would be right there at the forefront.
“(Nebraska) is an unreal opportunity,” she said in describing the facilities. “I am going to make the most out of it.”
FINALISTS
KLOE ABDALLA
Faith Lutheran soccer
The Class 5A Player of the Year led Faith Lutheran to the state championship with 17 points in 12 games. She’s committed to Kansas.
GRACE CARRINGTON
Coronado swimming
Won the 50 freestyle at the state meet and was part of two state-champion relay race teams in helping Coronado capture the team title.
DERRIAH WREN
Mojave track
Won a second straight state championship in the 100-meter hurdles in helping Mojave take second. Won three regional titles.
Jaylani Palmer by Wade Vandervort; Gavin Flicklinger by Christopher DeVargas
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
MALE
GAVIN FLICKINGER Coronado soccer
Flickinger cemented his place as the greatest goal-scorer in Nevada soccer history.
The senior was virtually unstoppable this fall, shattering his own state record with 67 goals—topping the mark of 60 he set just a year ago. He also rewrote the record books in assists, racking up 36 to establish yet another state mark.
That dominance helped fuel a Coronado squad that outscored opponents by a staggering 187-12 margin and earned a ninth-place ranking nationally, making the Cougars one of the best teams in state history.
“We have beaten every record, won state and were undefeated,” he said.
SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FEMALE
ANGELINA CARRILLO
Chaparral flag football, softball, and volleyball
Carrillo is ranked No. 1 in her graduating class with a weighted GPA of 4.925. That alone would be remarkable.
But Carrillo isn’t just a student—she’s also a three-sport athlete, competing in volleyball, flag football and softball in earning nine varsity letters.
His 127 career goals rank second all-time in Nevada, behind only Will Wolford of North Tahoe, who tallied 165 goals from 1997-2000—though that mark came in Class 3A over four years. Flickinger accomplished his feat in just two years of high school soccer.
Teams frequently tried to neutralize him with double and triple coverage, but “that would open things for other people,” he said, explaining his assists record as much as his goal-scoring. Flickinger will continue his career at Fordham.
FINALISTS
MUNIR GREIG
Coronado basketball
State Player of the Year led Coronado to its first state championship by averaging 15.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
DRAKE HOOIMAN
SLAM Nevada wrestling
Won both the state and regional titles at 150 pounds in leading SLAM to state. Finished his career with a 171-20 record will wrestle in college at Purdue.
CARTER PRATER
Somerset Academy
Sky Pointe cross country
Won the Class 5A state championship
in a course-record 15 minutes, 42 seconds on the 5K layout. Will run collegiately at Colorado.
Carrillo is a leader in the school’s Key Club, where she has organized canned food drives for Three Square, fundraisers for March of Dimes and an initiative to send sympathy cards to pediatric cancer patients.
“It’s all about time management and trying to get all of your work done in class,” she said. Carrillo will study pharmacy science at Nevada State College.
SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR MALE
TYRUS WORLEY
Basic Academy volleyball
Worley also ranks first in his graduating class with a 4.95 grade point average. He genuinely cannot remember the last time he brought home anything lower than an A.
Worley serves as the libero, or back row defender, for the Basic Academy volleyball team.
This spring, he helped lead that program to 22 wins and a playoff run.
Worley regularly gives his time to the Henderson community, choosing to invest in others even when his schedule is filled with obligations.
When asked about his success, Worley credits time management and his teachers who have pushed him to be his best.
“Our teachers challenge us,” he says. “They get the best out of you.”
Worley will attend the University of Florida.
Angelina Carrillo by Wade Vandervort; Tyrus Worley by Christopher DeVargas
COACH OF THE YEAR
RACHELLE HUXFORD Boulder City tennis
Few coaches can claim a state title in a season. Huxford claimed two.
Last fall, her Boulder City boys and girls tennis teams each captured the Class 3A crown—a feat that pushed her all-time championship count to 11, spanning four volleyball titles and seven in tennis.
It’s a legacy that traces back to 2011, when Huxford joined the school to fill a void on the girls volleyball staff. She never left—and she never stopped winning.
Her reason for coaching is simple: “It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself.”
JOSE CERRITEÑO
Las Vegas High football
The Wildcats won nine straight games to open the season and earn the top seed in the Class 5A postseason.
SEQUOIA HOLMES
Mojave basketball
Mojave’s 22 wins and conference championship represented a 14-win improvement from 2025.
FEMALE RISING
CHARLI TAYLOR
Liberty flag football and softball
Taylor lives for softball. It’s her hobby, her passion—the thing that pulls her across state lines for competition and keeps her in the batting cage long after most players have gone home.
The dedication showed during her first season at Liberty. She led the team with a .472 batting average, eight home runs, 16 doubles and 24 RBIs—numbers that would have made for a remarkable debut on their own.
But that might not have been her most impressive feat.
Taylor also quarterbacked the Patriots’ flag football team to the district semifinals, completing 70% of her pass es for 4,306 yards and 61 touchdowns. She entered the season as the backup, earned early playing time and simply never stopped finding the end zone.
Not bad for an offseason hobby.
“Football helped build my confidence,” she said. “Meeting new people and learning new les sons—all of that translates to softball.”
MALE
RISING STAR
AARON MCMORRAN II Desert Pines basketball
McMorran is obsessed with basketball, spending much of his free time watching highlights and offensive sets on social media.
MATT IGLITZ
Foothill baseball
Iglitz finished his 20th season with the Falcons—a rarity for Southern Nevada schools.
That affinity for the nuances of the game is unmistakable when he steps on the court with Desert Pines. At times, the sophomore guard looks less like a player and more like a coach—directing traffic, reading the defense and positioning teammates.
And then, of course, he scores.
McMorran led Class 5A with 23 points per game last season, rounding out his stat line with six rebounds, three assists and three steals.
His feel for the game isn’t the only thing that’s grown—he added 25 pounds of muscle since his freshman year, bulking up from 130 to 155 pounds, a physical leap that shows in how he plays.
The 6-foot-4 guard already holds scholarship offers from Murray State and Cal State Bakersfield.
“There is more to the game than scoring,” he said. “The more I understand the game, the better playmaker I can become to help my team.”
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
FINALISTS
ZYREN MENOR
Bishop Gorman football
Four-star recruit caught 22 passes for 577 yards and 14 touchdowns.
TJ OTIS Centennial baseball
Batted .433 with 42 hits, four home runs and 35 RBIs.
FINALISTS
MADISON PITTS
Faith Lutheran softball
The freshman had a 15-0 record and 0.36 earned run average, striking out 141 batters in 78 innings pitched while allowing
NICHOLE SIMMONS SLAM Nevada wrestling
The freshman went undefeated at 145 pounds to win the state and
TAYLOR TAKAHASHI
Coronado soccer
Sophomore scored with 17 goals and seven assists; Cougars took second
LUCAS RAGO
Bishop Gorman tennis
The freshman won the Class 5A singles state championship.
Charlie Taylor and Aaron McMorran II
by Wade Vandervort
TEAM OF THE YEAR
PALO VERDE SOFTBALL
Nevada’s best softball team proved it belongs among the nation’s elite—for the second year in a row.
Palo Verde captured its second consecutive state championship on May 16, closing out the season with a 24-1 record and outscoring opponents 231-57 along the way.
It mirrors what the Panthers accomplished a year ago, when they went a perfect 25-0 and outscored their competition 237-43.
The team was led by shortstop Taylor Johns, who clubbed 21 home runs and batted .662.
Senior Ava Koenig was equally dominant, hitting .561 with five home runs while overpowering hitters in the circle—striking out 81 batters across 61 innings with a stingy 0.79 ERA.
FINALISTS
CORONADO GIRLS GOLF
Most teams bring six golfers to a state tournament and count the best four. The Cougars brought four—and counted all of them. They won anyway, claiming a fourth consecutive state title.
SOMERSET ACADEMY SKY POINTE BOYS CROSS COUNTY
They put three runners in the top 10 at the state meet and finished second as a team. Their top five runners averaged 16:15 on the 5K course.
Palo Verde Softball by Wade Vanderort
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