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14 SUMMER UNLOCKED

Escape the relentless heat by looking at cool art in local galleries and museums.

Tops in Valley dining, sports, entertainment, culture and more, chosen by Weekly readers and staff.

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*Spotlight events are sponsored

FRIDAY AUG 28 LAS VEGAS ACES VS. TORONTO TEMPO 7 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

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AKAASH SINGH 8 p.m., & 8/29, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com. BILLY IDOL 8 p.m., & 8/29, 9/2, BleauLive Theater, ticketmaster.com. ROGER DALTREY 8 p.m., & 8/29, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com. TAPE B With Boogie T, Hairitage, more, 10 p.m., Craig Ranch Amphitheater, eventim.us.

SKILLET 8 p.m., M Pavilion, ticketmaster.com. LOCAL FREQUENCY SHOWCASE With X-Flowers, No Surprises, Lunar Chain, Ghosts at the Wall, 7 p.m., the Wall at Area15, area15.com. MARCO STROUS 10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com. SUBTRONICS 10 p.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

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AZÚCAR BANDA & LATIN NIGHTS 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 at Sugar Factory. 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

PRESEASON: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 5 p.m., Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster.com.

BARRY MANILOW 7 p.m., & 8/29 (& 8/28, 8 p.m.), Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

LAS VEGAS AVIATORS VS. SUGAR LAND SPACE COWBOYS Thru 8/29, 7:05 p.m. (& 8/30, 6:05 p.m.), Las Vegas Ballpark, ticketmaster.com.

SHERANE With Buried In Sin, Sometime Tomorrow, 5 p.m., Grey Witch, dice.fm.

AKAASH SINGH Thru 8/29, 7 p.m. (& 8/28-8/29, 9:30 p.m.), Wiseguys, wiseguyscomedy.com. BACKSTREET BOYS Thru 8/29, 8 p.m., Sphere, ticketmaster.com.

SCOOCHIE BOOCHIE With Groovebox, 7 p.m., the Wall at Area15, area15.com. POST NOBLE With Stop On Green, Mad Devine, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.

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PROM NIGHT ’99 7 p.m., & 8/28, Majestic Repertory Theatre, majesticrepertory.com.

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DJS FROM MARS 10 p.m., Ghostbar, palms.com.

UNLV FOOTBALL VS. MEMPHIS 7 p.m., Allegiant Stadium, unlvtickets.com.

MONGREL With Blvckhound, 8 p.m., the Wall at Area15, area15.com.

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS VS. CHARLESTON BATTERY 7:30 p.m., Cashman Field, lasvegaslightfc.com.

NATE JACKSON 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

SHAMELESS PLUG FILM FEST 10:30 a.m., THIRD Street, eccentricartists.space. JASON LADANYE 8 p.m., the Space, thespacelv.com. WORLD’S GREATEST MAI TAI COMPETITION 2 p.m., Palms Pool, palms.com. 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER 7 p.m., PH Live, ticketmaster.com. RICK SPRINGFIELD 8 p.m., Pearl Theater, axs.com. JOSH TATOFI 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, ticketmaster.com. NONPOINT With with Spineshank, HedPE, 7 p.m., 24 Oxford, ticketmaster.com. MARK MACKAY 10 p.m., Stoney’s North Forty, tixr.com.

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ZEDD 11 a.m., Omnia Dayclub, taogroup.com. TIËSTO 11:30 a.m., LIV Beach, livnightclub.com. THE CHAINSMOKERS 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com. DARCO 9 p.m., Rouge Room, rougeroomlv.com. DIPLO With Charly Jordan, 10 p.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com. MONEYBAGG YO 10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, taogroup.com. IAN ASHER 10:30 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com. PARAISO With Hektic, Cookedbytee, IamLou, 10 p.m., Substance, eventim.us.

702 MARKET We’re in the homestretch of a brutal summer, which likely means people are looking for a reason to walk and gather—and 702 Market is the perfect excuse to get out there, shop local and support your community vendors. While this all-ages weekend operation is extraterrestrial-themed, it truly is extraordinary and goes beyond the expectations of your average market. With a plethora of vendors slinging everything from home goods to baked goods, you’ll leave with your stomach full and a heavy tote bag. Grab your kids, grab a friend or just grab a coffee and traverse this curious little planet of patronage. 6 p.m., free, Fergusons Downtown, linktr.ee/702markets. –Gabriela Rodriguez

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MAHJONG SOCIAL 3 p.m., the Space, thespacelv.com. FEA With Ratas En Zelo, The Minges, Negative Nancys, 8 p.m., the Griffin, dice.fm.

WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY 8 p.m., Vegas Theatre Company, theatre.vegas.

MR. NOBODY 7 p.m., the Underground, themobmuseum.org.

EXHIBIT: SOULFUL CREATURES Thru 9/13, daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, bellagio.com.

AFROJACK 11 a.m., Omnia Dayclub, taogroup.com. BOB MOSES Noon, Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

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REGGAETONLANDIA With DJ Luian, 2Deep, Aristeo, Krucial, noon, Palm Tree Beach Club, taogroup.com.

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MARK ELLIS With Chas Elstner, Gary Cannon, thru 9/2, 8 p.m., Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, mgmgrand.com. RETRO PARTI 7 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

CHASEWEST 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com.

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DJ SANDHU With Roberto Rodriguez, thru 9/6, 8 p.m., LA Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy.com.

DJ SOURMILK 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, taogroup.com.

SUNSET CLUB SUNDAYS WITH GREEN VELVET It’s time to really see what the new place can do when Sunset Club Sundays arrives at the Skybar rooftop at Omnia Dayclub. An earlier evening start time promises versatile vibes to complement the panoramic views and elevated bites and sips, and when the sun goes down, an LED canvas shows off some of the world’s “most iconic sunset destinations.” If the atmosphere doesn’t transport you away from the Vegas Strip, then surely the tech and acid-house sounds of Chicago legend Green Velvet will finish the job. 7 p.m., $27-$41+, Omnia Dayclub, taogroup.com. –Brock Radke

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SUPERGUIDE TUESDAY SEP 1 RICH HALL Thru 9/6, 8:30 p.m., Laugh Factory, ticketmaster.com. AURELIO VOLTAIRE 7 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, dice.fm. KEITH THOMPSON’S PIANO PARTY 6 p.m., Composers Room, thecomposersroom.com. JIMMY POWERS & THE HANG DYNASTY 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Lounge, thesanddollarlv. com.

CARLOS MENCIA 9:30 p.m., & 9/3, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

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GOOD TERMS With Stateside, Worseforwear, Pure Sport, 6 p.m., Grey Witch, dice.fm. CLAIRE SOULIER 8 p.m., the BackSpace, thespacelv.com. JAZZ VEGAS ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m., Notoriety Live, notorietylive.com. LOUD LUXURY 10:30 p.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

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Art by Georges Rousse at Cosmopolitan

Local galleries, museums and even casinos have cool art to spare BY

GEOFF CARTER

The museum isn’t ready. Not the museum you may be thinking of, anyway. The opening of the Las Vegas Museum of Art—a standalone museum in Symphony Park, designed by Pritzker award-winning architect Francis Kéré and featuring works from the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art—is still a few years away, so we can’t go there to evade the heat and expand our minds. But that’s perfectly fine because the Las Vegas Valley has dozens upon dozens of art galleries, some proper art museums and a surprising number of works by world-renowned “blue chip” artists all but hidden away off casino floors. If your exposure to museums and galleries is limited to the Instagram variety (and I’m not throwing shade; the Museum of Ice Cream, Arte Museum and Museum of Illusions are great, dazzling fun), you may not fully appreciate the contemplative pleasures of looking at art with intention. Your phone mostly stays in your pocket, except to mark a work you want to remember or to capture an unexpected detail. It’s just you and your eyes, standing just far enough away from (or, alternately, a bit too close to) a piece of art, trying to get inside of it—which is, of course, really about the art

getting into your head, figuring you out. If you lean into that exchange of information, between you and the art, you can easily spend an hour or even an entire day trying to understand art, getting upset by art, flirting with art, letting cool art wash over your hot brain. Good art has lots of entry points; great art has all those entrances and only one exit, and your mind won’t rest until you’ve figured out where it is. Maybe you should snap a photo, take it home and examine the work in overtime. Our Valley has a proper art museum at UNLV, the Marjorie Barrick. It has an Arts District, anchored by an Arts Factory and an Art Square. It has galleries in its libraries, including one at the Sahara West Library that rivals museums for size. It has an entire museum devoted to the work of just one artist, Rita Deanin Abbey. And several Strip properties—most notably CityCenter, the Cosmopolitan, Fontainebleau and Bellagio—boast artworks that any museum in the world wouldn’t mind getting their hands on. Pick any one of these, engage your most critical, receptive and imaginative state of mind, and commit yourself to art for an afternoon.

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Visit ThirtyThree Gallery (thirtythreegallery.com), Left of Center Gallery (leftofcenterart.org) and Nuwu Art & Activism Studios (nuwuart.com/studios) to see art that provokes and inspires. The galleries of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (thelibrarydistrict. org/gallery-exhibits/) offer outstanding showcases of local artists, both established and upcoming. And the Arts District has a bunch of great galleries, such as Recycled Propaganda (recycledpropaganda.com), within walking distance of each other.

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The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV (unlv.edu/barrickmuseum) is the place to appreciate art while engaging with the communities that make artists. The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum (ritadeaninabbeymuseum.org) presents its namesake almost in her entirety: paintings, sculptures and mixed media works. And while technically not a gallery, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (bellagio.mgmresorts.com) presents touring museum shows year-round.

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Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum

CityCenter (the Aria resort campus) boasts works by Jenny Holzer, Maya Lin, Claes Oldenburg and more. (It used to have a hidden James Turrell light installation; hope it comes back.) Works by Marilyn Minter, Alex Da Corte and others hang throughout the Cosmopolitan, and the Starbucks there is built around a site-specific work by Georges Rousse. Fontainebleau’s blue-chip collection includes Urs Fischer, Gonzalo Lebrija, Richard Prince and others.

Art by Richard Prince at Fontainebleau

GET OUT, GET ART S O M E G A L L E RY S H OWS YO U N E E D TO S E E Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt Thru September 13, daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $29, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, bellagio.com.

The Las Vegas Artists Guild: A New Day, A New Dawn Thru September 15, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Whitney Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

Perry Porter: The Renaissance Man Thru September 22, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

Desert Pools Thru October 8, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, clarkcountynv.gov.

Valentine Vox: Ventriloquism Thru November 1, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

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READERS’ CHOICE

Best Bakery

Freed’s Bakery

As if this beloved company needed to be sweeter, Freed’s partnered with a homebuilder last year for a program helping locals fighting against foreclosure. Established in 1959, this bakery is a community cornerstone, helping us celebrate special occasions and create memories with its delectable desserts—now available at multiple Valley locations. freedsbakery.com Best Barbecue

SMKD BBQ

This new Henderson gem has mastered a mix of barbecue classics, dishing up caramelized brisket bites, St. Louis ribs and coarsegrained Andouille sausage with a side of Southern hospitality. 10895 Eastern Ave., smkdbbq.com. Best Breakfast

Early Birds

The early bird gets the … breakfast? This concept from the hospitality experts behind La Neta and Juliet Cocktail Room does it like none other with morning cocktails, a full-page menu of innovative pancakes and savory delights. 5025 Blue Diamond Road #101, earlybirdseat.com. Best Brewery

Able Baker Brewing

Winner of two World Beer Cup gold medals, this Valley mainstay is still the face of a growing local brewing scene—especially with its recent Centennial Hills expansion offering a spacious hang for those who prefer their ducks atomic and their patos locos. 1510 S. Main St., ablebakerbrewing.com.

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La Neta Cocina y Lounge

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From inventive yet authentic Mexican dishes to farm-to-glass margaritas, this Summerlin hot spot delivers flavor along with the perfect backdrop for your group’s post-brunch selfie. 1770 Festival Plaza Drive #200, lanetacocina.com. Best Buffet

The Buffet at Wynn

Wynn transforms all-you-can-eat dining into a luxury experience. With premium seafood, expertly carved meats and beautifully prepared dishes, every visit feels indulgent, offering exceptional variety and value in one of the Strip’s most celebrated buffets. Wynn, wynnlasvegas.com. Best Burger

With Love, Always

A lacy-edged smashburger and Wagyu beef tallow fries on the patio of With Love, Always’ original Centennial Hills space is a real treat, but one can also now try these delicacies at new locations at the Bend and Red Rock Resort. eatwithlovealways.com

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Best Cocktails

The Library Restaurant

Late in 2025, MGM Resorts rebranded the NoMad Hotel (within Park MGM) to the Reserve. Its exquisite fine dining restaurant is now known simply as The Library, but you already know that because you voted for this acclaimed Strip establishment’s creative and classic cocktails—some of which are also available at the adjacent Reserve Bar if you can’t get a dinner reservation. Park MGM, thereserveatparkmgm.com. Best Coffeehouse

Mothership Coffee Roasters

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With Love, Always

With six Valley locations, Mothership’s chill vibes, ethically-sourced fresh-roasted coffee, tasty sandwiches and pastries, free wi-fi, friendly baristas, easy mobile ordering and dog-friendly patios are never far away. Their nitro cold brew should be piped directly into homes. It’s a life-giving brew. mothershipcoffee.com Best Doughnuts

Pinkbox Doughnuts

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Pinkbox Doughnuts

Mothership Coffee Roasters

With traditional favorites including the Chocolate Ol’ Fashioned, Pink Rainbow Ring and classic glazed, and wildcards like Ube Crumble Cake, Banana Puddin’ and Mama’s Tres Leches, Pinkbox Doughnuts is practically a shoo-in for the winner’s circle. pinkboxdoughnuts.com

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Best Fine Dining

Ocean Prime

Perched four stories above Las Vegas Boulevard at 63 CityCenter, Ocean Prime never ceases to amaze, offering jaw-dropping views, first-rate service and fresh catches flown in daily. 3716 Las Vegas Blvd. South #401, ocean-prime.com. Best Late-Night Eats

WSKY Bar & Grill

Many of our local hospitality workers like to take advantage of the $7 chicken lettuce wraps, potstickers or pizza at WSKY during reverse happy hour. We tend to go for one of the Valley’s best Philly cheesesteaks, with a side of Churro Donut Holes. It’s late, don’t judge. wskybarandgrill.com Best Local Chef

Alex Reznik

After honing his fine-dining skills in French kitchens like Lutèce and besting Bobby Flay at his own Food Network TV show, the Kyiv-born chef has conquered Henderson with new breakout concepts Hayworth and SMKD BBQ under his Ogden Hospitality Group. Best Meatless Menu

Tacotarian

Going plant-based is easy with delicious Mexican-inspired favorites at this homegrown vegan franchise, which has notched Best of Vegas awards at least three times prior to this year. The proof is in the tacos. eattacotarian.com Best Mocktails

Velveteen Rabbit

Velveteen Rabbit’s handcrafted mocktails might resemble fairytale elixirs, but they’re just as magical to sip. Take The Midnight Idol, a flavorful fusion of verjus and fig, paired with coconut milk, thyme and aquafaba to take a zero-proof experience to the next level. 1218 S. Main St., velveteenrabbitlv.com. Best Pasta

La Strega

The housemade pasta dishes at this Summerlin gem change with the seasons, which can be sad if you’ve designated a favorite. But don’t worry, something rich and beautiful is ready to replace it, like spicy troffie alla vodka, oricchiette with chili and maitake mushrooms, or braised rabbit over basil pappardelle with oxtail dashi. 3555 S. Town Center Drive #105, lastregalv.com.

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Best Pizza

Pizza Rock

What a wonderful time to be alive in Las Vegas, where the pizza is so great all over town that this hotly contested award is never a given. Multiple time winner Pizza Rock surely deserves a hall of fame induction due to its commitment to quality and versatile menu of many styles of our favorite food, available Downtown and at Green Valley Ranch Resort. pizzarocklasvegas.com Best Sandwich

Big B’s Texas BBQ

We’ll check the archives to confirm, but this appears to be the first time a barbecue joint has claimed top sandwich honors. And it’s not a surprise, because no matter your meat choice (pulled pork to hot link to tri-tip to turkey, plus more), Big B’s is going to get the job done, at Henderson and Summerlin stores. bigbztexasbbq.com

Abuela’s Tacos

Best Steakhouse

Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar

This Chicago transplant has been quietly making a case for steakhouse supremacy for nearly a decade, an understated venue in the spectrum of Strip sizzle. Clearly, its charms have won over readers, as have its spectacular martinis, dry-aged ribeyes, seafood towers and double Wagyu cheeseburgers. Park MGM, bavettessteakhouse.com. Best Sushi

Sushi Roku

Sushi has come a long way in Las Vegas, which now has a multitude of experiences available in this singular dining genre. But the catch-all approach of this Forum Shops legend is still in high demand, thanks to menu signatures like hanabi crispy rice with spicy tuna and the baked crab hand roll. Forum Shops at Caesars, sushiroku.com.

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Abuela’s Tacos

Abuela’s owner Leslie Valdes inherited a love of good food from her grandmother. She shares that love daily in the form of yummy burritos, quesadillas, gorditas and, naturally, tacos, loaded with asada, barbacoa, lengua, pollo and chicharron verde. Don’t miss the weekend pozole. 4225 E. Sahara Ave., abuelastacos.com. Best Wine Bar

Crush Pad Wine Bar

A glass of wine can be a transportive experience if you let it, and they know this well at Crush Pad. From private tastings to casual sips and snacks, this revered neighborhood hang has a lot to offer. 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #105, crushpadwinebar.com.

Ocean Prime, Alex Reznik, La Strega, Bavette’s, Big B’s Texas BBQ and Velveteen Rabbit courtesy; Abuela’s Tacos by Wade Vandervort

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Tucker St. John

Director of beverage for Esther’s Kitchen, Tucker St. John makes space for the industry Downtown with the Night Shift cocktail competitions. Given ingredients like serrano chiles and apple cider vinegar, local mixologists showcase their talents and mingle with other late-night professionals at these social events. Best Coffee Remix

Vesta Coffee

Vesta Coffee Roasters turned a beloved dessert into the year’s most unforgettable latte. The seasonal Mango Sticky Rice Latte layers espresso, mango coconut, coconut cold foam and black sesame in a beverage worth crossing town for. 6915 S. Durango Drive, vestacoffee.com.

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Best Food Hall

Via Via Food Hall

Via Via’s roster of nationally recognized restaurants is the answer to our food hall fatigue. Turkey and the Wolf serves up sensational sandwiches. Scarr’s Pizza has its Sicilian slices down to a science. And LA’s Howlin’ Ray’s is a tasty take on Nashville hot chicken. Dig in. Venetian, venetianlasvegas.com. Best Foodie Comeback

Guerrilla Pizza Company

The wait was worth it. Guerrilla Pizza Company made its highly anticipated return earlier this year, serving up Robby Cunningham’s Detroit-style pizza that earned a cult following. Now with a permanent Downtown home to call its own, this comeback is worth celebrating. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South #120, guerrillapizza.com. Best French Twist

Braseria by Edo

This operator’s claim to fame is showcasing exemplary cuisine and stellar service, so when Braseria by Edo opened earlier this year, we knew the French-influenced brasserie would reward all our senses and leave us eager to come back for more. 3900 Paradise Road #Z, braseriabyedo.com.

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Golden Boy Market & Deli

The brainchild of former Downtown chefs Scott Arn and Ramtin Yashar, Golden Boy sets a new standard for artisanal sandwiches. They’re hearty, loaded with fire-roasted beef or cured salami, with parmesan and drizzled oil enhancing each flavorful bite. 10960 S. Eastern Ave. #103, goldenboymarket.com. Best New Strip Bite

Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi

Chef Kwame Onwuachi puts fire-roasted flavor first and his Afro-Caribbean steakhouse has it all: smoky jerk roasts, rum-aged steaks, crawfish mashed potatoes, braised oxtails and more spice than a Dune film. Sahara, saharalasvegas.com. Best Pop-up

In Limbo Burgers

Chef Stephen Lee makes his smashburgers, fries and hot dogs in borrowed kitchens, but their quality stands completely apart. Charred to perfection, served on a springy bun and topped with your choice of pickles, grilled onions or chili, these burgers are worth chasing down. instagram.com/chefinlimbo Best Sweet Invention

Moignet – A Social Cafe

A beignet made with mochi dough and stuffed with mochi filling, powdered with matcha sugar? They can’t do that, can they? Thanks to pastry chef Yuka Takamizawa, formerly of Sweets Raku, Moignet can do exactly that—and you’re gonna want to devour them by the bag. 3500 S. Wynn Road, moignetcafe.com. Best Thai on Wheels

Nattie’s Thai Kitchen

This food truck maintains a small menu—quality over quantity is the philosophy. Our favorite? Pad thai noodles and scrambled egg perfectly coated in just the right amount of savory tamarind sauce and served with fresh scallions, crunchy bean sprouts, a wedge of lime and dusting of chili powder. instagram.com/nattiesthai In Limbo Burgers

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Maroon, In LImbo Burgers by Wade Vandervort; Golden Boy by Steve Marcus

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Best Art Gallery Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum A true hidden gem, the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum celebrates the late artist’s extraordinary legacy while creating a vibrant space for events, workshops and discovery. This must-visit destination is where art, history and inspiration come together beautifully. 5850 North Park St., rdamuseum.org.

Best Bookstore The Writer’s Block It’s more than a book shop, though The Writer’s Block excels on that score: Its shelves burst with new fiction and nonfiction titles, practically begging to be brought home in stacks. But it’s community that makes this place—folks from across the Valley, talking, browsing, in thrall to the printed word. 519 S. 6th St. #100, thewritersblock.org.

Best Burlesque Show Fantasy Old-school burlesque is meant to be performed up-close on catwalks or dark, intimate bars. But Fantasy is something else entirely—one that mixes the stage presence of the showgirls of Vegas yore with high-energy choreography and raunchy comedy from emcee Lorena Peril. Luxor, fantasyluxor.com.

Best Comedian Carrot Top Las Vegas’ comedy king since 2005, Carrot Top recently extended his iconic Luxor residency through 2030—at which point he’ll have spent a quarter century as the Strip’s most visible funnyman. carrottop.com

Best Headliner Bruno Mars Bruno Mars has become one of the Strip’s greatest showmen. The global superstar has held down one of the most successful residencies in Vegas history at Park MGM— and he didn’t get there by hits alone. Mars is a showstopper, a true king of modern entertainment.

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum by Steve Marcus; The Writer’s Block by Wade Vandevort; Fantasy courtesy/Bryan Steffy

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READERS’ CHOICE Best Live Theater A Public Fit Theatre Company Known for staging provocative plays that linger long after curtain call, A Public Fit strives to keep local theater alive and exciting. Now in its 13th season, the company goes bigger and bolder with Eureka Day, Waiting for Godot and more productions planned. apublicfit.org Best Lounge Act The Twins Dueling Piano Show We received plenty of feedback requesting the return of this iconic Best of Vegas category. You wanted it and you got it, and you voted for electric sister act Kim and Tam, who always keep their audience on its feet at the Strip-front Harrah’s Piano Bar and other Vegas venues. thetwins.vegas

Best Magician Jen Kramer Now in residency at Westgate for eight years, Jen Kramer designs and evolves her show with a child-like sense of wonder. That’s probably why her magical efforts have persevered and evoked a similar sense of enjoyment in audiences of all ages. jenkramermagic.com Best Movie Theater The Beverly Theater You wanna see the latest A24 release? It’s there. An international film you’ve only read about? It’s there. A classic film you’ve never seen on a big screen, beautifully restored? Horror movies every day for a month? Director Q&As? It’s at the Beverly Theater, ‘cuz the Bev rules. 515 S. 6th St., thebeverlytheater.com.

Best Museum The Mob Museum With three floors of compelling exhibits, a robust events calendar and a distillery and proper speakeasy in its basement, this former U.S. Post Office and historic courtroom has developed a formidable presence Downtown that has won multiple Best of Vegas awards. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org. Best Music Venue Brooklyn Bowl From doom metal legends to rising rap sensations, Brooklyn Bowl’s stage has welcomed them all. The iconic concert venue continues to deliver unforgettable live shows, blending legendary acts and emerging talent into a one-of-a-kind experience that keeps us coming back. Linq Promenade, brooklynbowl.com.

Best Production Show Awakening Part Alice in Wonderland and part Electric Daisy Carnival, Awakening combines puppetry, visual effects, music and acrobatics into a spectacle that’s both technically dazzling and warmly human. And like all miracles, it’s here for a good time, not a long time; see it before it closes this October. Wynn, wynnlasvegas.com. Best Vegas Podcast City Cast Las Vegas “Here’s what Las Vegas is talking about.” So begins every episode of this compelling urban podcast, and it really does cover every water-cooler topic from politics to entertainment to traffic. And they talk about these topics as you would with neighbors and friends, voicing frustrations and sharing ideas. lasvegas.citycast.fm

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Best Board Game Brought to Life ClueX ClueX brought murderous fun to its four-month residency at Notoriety Live this year. The burlesque parody, based on the 1985 film Clue (itself based on the popular board game), blended killer costumes, humor, live music, raunchy choreography and audience interaction into theatrical magic. cluextheshow.com

Best Comedy Comeback Laugh Factory After 12-plus years at the Tropicana, Laugh Factory brought its legacy of laughter to the Horseshoe, transforming the 230-seat Imagine Showroom into a rebranded theater with new curtains, high-tech cameras and world-class comics to keep the punchlines flowing. Horseshoe, laughfactory.com.

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Best Geeky Storytellers The Other Castle Podcast Podcast hosts Andrea Carter and Tom McLaughlin turn the plot of your favorite video game into an audiobook worth losing sleep over. Episodes open with a deep dive into the game’s history, followed by a hilarious retelling that’s just as fun the second time. theothercastlepodcast.com

Best Intimate Residency Voltaire Venetian’s intimate showroom has proven to be a magnet for mega performances. Everyone from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Dita Von Teese and Leona Lewis have staged residencies here, allowing fans to witness their legacy in a theater tailor-made for it. Venetian, voltairelv.com.

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Nuwu Art Gallery & Community Center

Art has the power to expand our understanding of the world and the communities around us. Nuwu’s ethos uplifts underserved artists, creating space for new perspectives, meaningful conversations, and connections through creativity. 1331 S. Maryland Parkway, nuwuart.com. Best Local Band

Roman Candle

Since its 2022 Discount Fireworks EP, Roman Candle has been making noise in the hardcore world. With its debut album Unadulterated, this fourpiece screamo powerhouse delivers the kind of volume, vulnerability, and emotional intensity that leaves a lasting mark. linktr.ee/romancandlex

Best Music Promoter

Patrick “Pulsar” Trout

The founder of Pulsar Presents has kept concert calendars booked and busy with death metal, J-pop, emo and everything in between. Trout has a knack for spotting talent (he booked Doja Cat before “Kiss Me More” even existed) and introducing fresh and exciting acts to Vegas venues. pulsarpresents.com Best Outdoor Music Scene

The Dustland Bar

Dustland’s desert-core vibe was built for the great outdoors. Kick back under the stars, surrounded by shrubbery and cacti, while a live band soundtracks the night. It’s a welcome escape from the city just outside. 1433 S. Commerce St., thedustlandbar.com.

Best Queen

Frank Marino

We refuse to accept the apparent retirement this spring of international drag icon and irreplaceable Las Vegas headliner Frank Marino, who starred in An Evening at La Cage at the Riviera for a quarter of a century. We will simply wait patiently until he brings Joan Rivers or another decadent diva to the stage again, because Vegas isn’t Vegas without Frank. Best Sexy Variety Show

The Jiggle Room

We see the performers of The Jiggle Room from many angles—onstage, grinding up on the audience or dancing on Cheapshot’s bar. A mixture of classic and alternative burlesque, this longstanding and multidimensional monthly romp leaves no tassel unturned. Cheapshot, thejiggleroom.com.

Best Theater Arts Lab

Nevada Conservatory Theatre Last year’s A Christmas Carol 1941 knocked our socks off—the performances, the sets, the live music and choreography. We can’t get enough of the quality entertainment and educational mission of Nevada Conservatory Theatre, UNLV’s professional training program that promotes learning and experimentation. unlv.edu/nct Best Urban Art Engine

ISI Group

Short for “Industry Supporting Industry,” ISI Group is an “agency of underground arts” whose portfolio is Vegas’ buildings and alleys. Murals by this prolific collective grace the walls of Area15, the Arts Factory, Container Park, the Sahara, Evel Pie and more. They’re the makeup on the city’s face. lvmurals.com

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Best Athlete

A’ja Wilson

A’ja Wilson is indisputably the best professional athlete to ever suit up in Las Vegas, and the four-time WNBA MVP’s generational greatness is already quantified in more accolades than we can count. Still, another Best of Vegas award won’t hurt. Best Coach

Becky Hammon

After guiding the Aces to three WNBA titles in four seasons, Becky Hammon has now cemented her first three-peat as a Best of Vegas honoree. Even with her legacy already solidified, the dynasty isn’t finished yet.

Best Bowling

Red Rock Lanes

It’s absolutely bonkers that 72 bowling lanes can all be in one place, but that kind of luxurious audacity is right at home at Red Rock. Readers spared no praise in naming it the Valley’s best bowling experience. Red Rock Resort, redrockresort.com. Best Golf Course

Desert Willow Golf Course

It’s somewhat rare that our readers vote for an executive course among the brilliant local golf options, but this Henderson favorite designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash has all the scenery and challenging terrain to keep things interesting, plus one of the biggest driving ranges and practice greens in Southern Nevada. 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, desertwillowlasvegas.com.

Best Live Sports Venue

T-Mobile Arena

We celebrated this landmark’s 10th birthday with a cover feature this past spring, and judging by the voting in this category, Las Vegans can’t wait to get back into the Fortress for another hockey season. 3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, t-mobilearena.com. Best Mobile Betting App

BetMGM

BetMGM keeps sweetening the deal for Nevada bettors with new technology and ease-ofaccess features that keep locals coming back even in the face of a growing array of options. Here, convenience is the house specialty. sports.betmgm.com

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Best Pickleball

Chicken N Pickle

Whether you’re looking to squash the competition at 14 pickleball courts, bring your pups to the dog park, or sample a flight of local brews in the beer garden, there’s something for everyone at Chicken N Pickle’s massive Henderson location. 3381 St. Rose Parkway, chickennpickle.com.

Best Sports Bar

General Admission

Vegas always had great sports bars—even before we had great teams—but General Admission at UnCommons elevates the standard with unique food, 37 screens at the bar and lots of local-friendly programming and watch parties. 8548 Rozita Lee Ave., generaladmissionrestaurants.com/las-vegas.

Best Sportsbook

SuperBook Westgate

Westgate’s iconic betting headquarters has managed to do the impossible—evolve and modernize while maintaining the old-school charm and reliability that have set the standard for decades. Westgate, westgateresorts.com.

Best Team

Vegas Golden Knights

The expectation of contending for a Stanley Cup championship every season is a luxury only VGK fans can afford. And while the recent loss may sting, the franchise will remain a contender in its tenth year and beyond. nhl.com/goldenknights

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Best Hope for the Future Fernando Mendoza Fernando Mendoza was famously “open to work” on LinkedIn before the Raiders selected him first in this year’s NFL Draft. With new co-workers like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, the wholesome Heisman winner will set out to reshape the team into “flippin’ champs.”

Best Push through the Pain

Brayden McNabb

The Golden Knights may have fallen a bit short in the Stanley Cup Final, but when this Original Misfit took an 87 mph slapshot to the face and got right back on the ice for Game 3, it exemplified the “Always advance, never retreat” team spirit.

Best Value

Las Vegas Aviators

Nothing beats a $2 beer night at Las Vegas Ballpark, where the Aviators host themed giveaway nights ranging from Harry Potter to emo as they duke it out to defend their 2025 Pacific Coast League championship. Las Vegas Ballpark, mlb.com/milb/las-vegas.

Best Watch Party

Stadium Swim

Circa was ahead of the curve when it combined a rooftop dayclub with a sports bar that just happens to have the biggest screen you’ve ever seen. If you’ve watched the World Cup or Super Bowl or finale of Love Island at Stadium Swim, you know there’s no place like it. Circa, circalasvegas.com.

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Best Antique Shop

Charleston Antique Mall

Getting lost at Charleston Antique Mall is a joyful part of the experience. With more than 18,000 square feet of antiques, vintage and collectibles from more than 75 vendors, it’s impossible to not walk out without a new treasure. 560 S. Decatur Blvd., charleston antiquemall.com. Best Attraction

Area15

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With Universal Horror Unleashed, a year-round haunting that’s absolute cinema, and Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, an inter-dimensional portal inside the world’s weirdest supermarket, this sprawling campus of attractions has your main and side quests covered. 3215 South Rancho Drive, area15.com. Best Cigar Shop

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Fountains of Bellagio

Puff your way through this luxurious, yet laid-back lounge. Eight Cigar prides itself on creating a welcoming space for the tobacco-curious and cigar faithful alike. With expert spirit pairings and an impressive selection of cigars, you’ll leave fully lifted. Resorts World, eightloungelv.com.

Best Community Changemaker

Three Square

Whenever the community is in need, Three Square seems to be on the case. After decades of successfully distributing millions of pounds of food across Southern Nevada, this nonprofit continues to prove that real change starts with a good meal. 4190 N. Pecos Road, threesquare.org. Best Downtown Casino

Circa Resort & Casino

The ever evolving Circa continues to lead the pack in an underrated Downtown scene. Between its three-level Stadium Swim amphitheater, innovative sportsbook and Fremont Street’s tallest tower, its roadmap blends Vegas’ classic nostalgia with new school swagger. 8 Fremont St., circalasvegas.com. Best Free Thing To Do

Fountains of Bellagio

The Strip’s most Instagram-friendly attraction predates the medium itself by 12 years, but the Fountains of Bellagio always keeps up with the times. The site of Bruno Mars’ jet ski escapade for his “24K Magic” video remains both free and iconic. 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, bellagio.com.

Circa by Christopher DeVargas; Eight Cigar Lounge by Wade Vandervort; Fountains of Bellagio by Steve Marcus

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Best Gym

EōS Fitness

With multiple locations in just about every part of the Valley, diverse classes and custom coaching, it’s easy to see why this national chain is your fave. eosfitness.com Best Law Firm

Benson & Bingham

One of the state’s leading personal injury firms is well-known for supporting organizations like Angel Wings, Catholic Charities, Project Marilyn and Green Our Planet, serving and strengthening the community. bensonbingham.com. Best Library

Sahara West Library

Sahara West has everything you could want in a library—a bookstore, study rooms and homework help. But the crown jewel is its trio of art galleries, 6,000 square feet in total, which have multiple exhibits on display at any given time. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., thelibrary district.org. BLVD

Best Local Festival

Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival

Fantasy and folly run rampant at this annual celebration. At Age of Chivalry, locals trade modern life for medieval merriment, cheering on jousters, dressing in period garb and washing down turkey legs with plenty of ale. lvrenfair.com

Age of Chivalry

Best Locals’ Casino

South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

For 20 years, the South Point has kept its promise to be fun, affordable and full of things to do. You can chase strikes at the bowling alley, dine at the buffet, catch a matinee, then end the night with a live show. No markups, only memories. 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, southpointcasino.com. Best Mall

BLVD

BLVD opened on the Las Vegas Strip at the end of 2024, and since then it has added a slew of faves for tourists and locals alike—Adidas, Lululemon and In-N-Out Burger, to name a few. It gives the people what they want: a bit of everything. 3747 Las Vegas Blvd. South, blvdlasvegas.com. Best Park

Sunset Park

At 324 acres (214 developed), Sunset Park has no Las Vegas Valley equal. Enjoy green lawns; basketball, volleyball, tennis and pickleball courts; playgrounds; walking and jogging trails; baseball diamonds; a dog park; a disc golf course; a giant tiki head and more. Neary every type of fun is represented. 2601 E. Sunset Road

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BLVD and Age of Chivalry courtesy/Fred Morledge; South Point by Wade Vandervort

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READERS’ CHOICE Best Place to Take the Kids

The Lion Habitat Ranch

This Henderson field trip hot spot is home to rescued or surrendered lions, birds, tortoises and other animals, and is equally beloved by kids and kids at heart. 382 Bruner Ave., lionhabitatranch.org. Best Realtor

The Betten Group

This experienced, luxury-focused company is our readers’ choice when it comes to that most important purchase, probably because its team is well-versed in design, remodeling, construction and investment properties, too. bettengroup.com Best Salon

Layla Social

Sometimes a good wash, color or cut is all it takes to feel like a brand new person. The expert stylists at Layla Social know how to take your dream hair inspo and turn it into reality. 7865 West Sahara Ave. #101, laylasocial.com. Best Spa

Red Rock Spa by Well & Being

Lion Habitat Ranch

Red Rock Spa

When your body’s screaming to relax, Red Rock Spa is waiting. This Summerlin retreat offers Himalayan salt stone massages, aromatherapy treatments, specialty facials, Swedish saunas, therapeutic whirlpools and much more to help you unwind after a long week. Red Rock Resort, rr-spa.com. Best Strip Casino

Fontainebleau

A Strip opening roughly 20 years in the making, Fontainebleau has lived up to the hype. The luxury hotel-casino’s dining portfolio is incredible. Its nightlife programming rivals that of Miami. And BleauLive Theater has become a magnet for music’s biggest names. 2777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, fontainebleaulasvegas.com. Best Thrift Shop

Goodwill Thrift Stores

You never know what you truly need until you visit Goodwill. Here, a hot glue gun and random tiny wicker baskets suddenly become necessities. Much like Vegas, even if you forgot what you came for, you probably left with something better. goodwillvegas.org Goodwill

Layla Social and Red Rock Spa courtesy; Goodwill Thrift Store by Wade Vandervort; Lion Habitat Ranch by Christopher DeVargas

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Best Adult Toys Déjà Vu Adult Emporium Whether you’re looking for the latest trending toys or perhaps just some ideas and inspiration for spicing things up, Déjà Vu is still and has always been the destination. 4335 W. Tropicana Ave. Best Battle Royale PrideStyle Pro Wrestling Pro wrestling belongs to everyone, regardless of skin color, gender orientation or sexual preference. PrideStyle takes that creed (“No bigots! Bangers only!”) and runs with it, bounces it off the ropes and flips it onto the mat, or better yet, out into the crowd. Get into this wildly fun “safe space for violence.” pridestylepro.com Best Bike Shop The Vault Bicycle Shop With its bicycle museum, the Vault invites the cycling-curious and die-hards alike to check out a curated selection of bikes that date back as far as the 1930s. The shop does maintenance and comprehensive restoration, sells new and used bikes and has more than 13,000 parts and accessories for sale. 7570 Norman Rockwell Lane #140, thevaultbicycleshop.com. Best Cabana Deal Palms Hopefully you’re not just hearing about this now: Free cabanas for Nevada locals (21 and over), Sunday through Friday, all summer long, at one of the best pools anywhere in Las Vegas. 4321 W. Flamingo Road, palms.com.

Golden Nugget

Best Downtown Dip Golden Nugget With multiple levels, private cabanas and a 200,000-gallon shark tank (no, not the show—actual sharks!), Golden Nugget’s pool makes for a delightful dip in the urban jungle of Downtown. 129 E. Fremont St., goldennugget.com. Best Hair Wizard Alex Mack There’s good reason Alex Mack’s chair is in such high demand. With nearly two decades of experience as a stylist and educator, she’s mastered the art of personalized cuts and colors, earning a reputation for creating looks that are as unique as the clients who wear them. instagram.com/xelamack

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Golden Nugget courtesy/Fred Morledge, Alex Mack and Palms courtesy; Déjà Vu Adult Emporium Sun file

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Common Ground Pottery

Legacy Club Vintage and Vinyl Best New Hobby

Best Running Store

Best Tattoo Shop

There’s something instinctive about creating with your hands, and Common Ground Pottery gives people the space to reignite or hone their creativity. From hand-building courses to month-long wheel-throwing workshops, this Henderson studio is the perfect starting point for the clay-curious. 10895 S. Eastern Ave. #160, commongroundpottery.com.

From newcomers looking for the proper gear to mile-eating marathoners in need of consistent group runs, Red Rock Running Company’s four Valley locations provide a network where local runners can fuel up and equip themselves for their next big challenge. rrrc.run

This shop sets the standard for what a tattoo parlor should be. Since opening its doors in 2012, Heritage Tattoo has built a reputation for exceptional artistry, housing a crew of tattooers who blend precision, personality and passion into every piece. 3827 E. Sunset Road, heritagetattoolv.com.

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Best Vintage Market

Common Ground Pottery

Best Passport to Free Fun

LVCCLD Library Card

You know you can use it to borrow books, music and more. But your LVCC library card gets you access to thousands of craft tutorial videos, audiobooks and ebooks, online magazines, comics and graphic novels, and even two great free streaming services, Kanopy and Hoopla. thelibrarydistrict.org

Red Rock Running Company

Legacy Club

When it opened six years ago, Circa brought a new perspective on Vegas in more ways than one. This 60th-floor lounge with panoramic views and style to spare is already a hall of fame venue, as far as we’re concerned. Circa, circalasvegas.com.

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Vintage and Vinyl

If there was a visual axis where physical media, vintage gems and community collide, it would land at Vintage and Vinyl. Hosted monthly in front of Downtown Grand along Third Street, the market attracts a dedicated crowd of vendors and shoppers. vintageandvinyl.vegas

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U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev. (second from left), and James Chrisley, director of aviation for Clark County, shake hands during a news conference at Fire Station 13 at Harry Reid International Airport on August 21. Horsford announced a federal matching grant of $850,000 that will be used to build a new fire station at the airport. (Steve Marcus/staff)

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NEVADA OPENS LAS VEGAS ROADS FOR THOUSANDS OF ROBOTAXIS The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved three autonomous vehicle companies to provide passenger transportation in driverless cars within Clark County, officials said today. Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and Aviari Services—a subsidiary of Uber—were given the green light to charge for rides around Las Vegas so long as they comply with conditions set by the authority. With the approval, vehicles from all

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three companies can traverse roads in Clark County, including at Harry Reid International Airport, though each will still need separate authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation before entering airport grounds. Tesla is being allowed a fleet of up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles during its first year, while Waymo and Aviari were each capped at 1,000 vehicles. The approvals come with requirements: Companies must provide vehicle inspection documentation,

maintain required insurance, submit rates to the NTA before offering service, share customer-facing app information for regulatory review and comply with rules on accessibility. Permits also require reporting crashes and other incidents and keeping maintenance and repair records. Operations must begin within 120 days of permits being issued, though none of the companies can start service until all requirements are met. –Grace Da Rocha

A devastating electrical fire has left two small businesses in the Arts District reeling—and they need the community’s help. An electrical fire heavily damaged four buildings in the Arts District on August 18, including Analog Dope, a local bookstore founded by couple Rachelle and Charlie Luster, and Raw Remedies, a natural beauty salon that owner Bobbie Mullins has operated for the past 16 years. According to a GoFundMe post by Mullins, employees detected the scent of smoke and heard loud popping just after 12:30 p.m. in the buildings’ courtyard. Flames erupted shortly after, leaving a wake of destruction within minutes. The fire severely charred and damaged equipment, inventory, products and the buildings themselves. Arts District bar Dustland and restaurant Echo Taste & Sound announced they will host a Chicken & Beer fundraiser for the businesses on September 3. Details, pre-orders and reservations are available at thedustlandbar.com. –Amber Sampson

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HOROSCOPES WEEK OF AUGUST 27 BY ROB BREZSNY ARIES (March 21-April 19): On the sci-fi TV show Stargate SG-1, hyper-intelligent Asgard aliens seek help from a primitive U.S. government team to defeat an enemy their sophisticated minds can’t beat. The gamble pays off when a human physicist devises an unsophisticated strategy that works wonderfully. Treat this as your parable: Put your faith in simple approaches, and don’t underestimate “beginner-level” fixes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): At Burning Man, a nonbinary prankster named Mother Very Superior, dressed as a nun, gently lashed my shoulders with a toy whip and prayed: “I absolve you of all your sins. Therefore, you are now free to commit a raucous slew of new sins.” I hope you get a similar dispensation. To fully embrace your upcoming rollicking delights, reduce your karmic debt now. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Ancient Roman sailors deliberately made their ships heavier by stowing rocks in the hull. Though it reduced cargo capacity and profitability, it kept them from capsizing during storms. Let’s use this excellent trade-off as your metaphor, Gemini. You will benefit from adding ballast right now. Seemingly burdensome elements could keep you steady. Not everything heavy holds you back; some of it keeps you strong. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi painted powerful historical women who killed tyrants, channeling her creative passion into righteous fury to transform personal trauma into psychological power. Be inspired as you reconfigure your own story, Cancer. Wouldn’t it be potent to transform how you imagine the past and future threads of your destiny? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In sourdough baking, a small portion of fermented dough called a starter is regularly refreshed. This living culture of wild yeast leavens dough to create bread with complex flavor and texture. What long-running resource can you use to create situations that will empower you to thrive in the coming months, Leo?

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The coming months could be a legendary turning point: a pivotal time when you outsmart an adversary, untangle an inheritance and pursue your true calling. Or it could be another round of “almost,” where you avoid a challenge begging for your full brilliance. Which destiny will you accomplish? Will you answer the call to adventure, or ignore it until it

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): While hiking at dusk, I lost the trail and had to feel my way forward by the sound of a creek. In that blind descent, an unbidden insight about a personal riddle emerged from the shadows. The moral: Some lessons are best learned by going down into the body, confusing feelings and the rich compost of unexplored mysteries. Your next pivotal breakthroughs are lurking in the fertile darkness, Libra. I hope you’re brave enough to descend; the treasure is buried. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1912, meteorologist Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift. Most scientists rejected his hypothesis, and he didn’t live long enough to receive his eventual vindication. I’m pleased to report your wait will be far shorter, Scorpio. Keep your faith in the novel ideas and perceptions others don’t understand quite yet. The world is almost ready for your innovations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A “sprite” is a ghostly red lightning discharge that blossoms high above thunderstorms. You may soon experience your own personal versions of this wonder, Sagittarius. Emotionally rich revelations could arrive out of nowhere. Because these moments pass quickly, notice them when they arrive to stimulate major shifts in your understanding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fertility clinics store frozen embryos suspended in a chilly pause, awaiting instructions from their creators. This accumulation of potential life on hold makes me think of you, Capricorn. If you thaw and reclaim the neglected, untouched regions of your imagination, you could become a formidable generator of creative power in the coming weeks. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some earthquakes unleash energy in violent bursts, but others unfold gradually. The way these slow quakes reorganize the Earth’s crust is a gentler metaphor for the constructive transformations underway in your life, Aquarius. You may not see spectacular evidence that change is percolating, but old structures are in subtle disarray, creating conditions for new dispensations. The rearrangement of your landscape will be healing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Sargasso Sea is the only sea without a land boundary, defined entirely by four strong Atlantic currents. Its edges are slowly shifting rivers of water. This anomalous body is a vivid symbol of your world, Pisces. Your boundaries are currents, not coastlines. You hold shape through movement. Use this potential strength with aplomb!