Neighborhood cookout brings cops and families closer, the new immersive Van Gogh, rainforest adventure, and more.
Happy Friday, Henderson. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Henderson Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Neighborhood cookout brings cops and families closer, Henderson dominates valley home purchases, and a GOP hopeful sets sights on a Democratic district — catch up here.
State-level stories: Veterans exposed at Nevada test range finally chase healthcare claims, the governor pushes to unlock huge solar farms, and lawmakers vow to keep Tahoe pristine — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Walk to end drunk and drugged driving
- Prep your garden for cool-season success
- Earn your Nevada concealed carry permit
- Discover Nevada’s prehistoric fossils with family
- Renew your Nevada concealed carry permit Saturday
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Food: Think you’ve tried every slice in Henderson? Neighborhood joints and award-winning modern spots are hiding seriously drool-worthy pizza spots.
Gardening: Does your soil laugh at fertilizer while seedlings wilt under a sun hotter than your dashboard? Turn your alkaline yard into a thriving oasis with desert gardening tips.
Declutter: Tired of lining up matching containers only to watch chaos sneak back a few weeks later? Real-life hacks for your messy beautiful life prove sustainable organization tips really work.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Beautiful Bouquet Florist arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🛶 Kayak & Paddleboard Under the Sturgeon Moon| Friday (8/8) at 4:00pm – This moonlit paddle on the Colorado River turns your kayak into a floating disco ball, just don’t forget your LED lights. We launch from Willow Beach, scoot over to Emerald Cave, and swap campfire stories by moonlight. Bugs optional, bravery required.
This weekend
🖼️ The New Immersive Van Gogh: The Next Chapter @ Lighthouse Artspace | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – Whether you ended up chasing fireworks on the Strip or just need a break from slot machines, this next-chapter immersive Van Gogh show wraps you in sunflowers, starry nights, and swirling skies. It’s like stepping into a painting without losing your keys.
👗 Back 2 School Fashion Show @ Galleria at Sunset | Saturday (8/9) at 1:00pm – At Galleria at Sunset, the food court gets a chic makeover into a back-to-school runway, featuring this season’s sharpest looks for kids, teens, and that uncle who thinks fringe is timeless. It’s free, sponsored by Macy’s, with exclusive deals, giveaways, and local flair.
👑 The King Comes Home @ Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00pm – Craving a little old-school Vegas glamour? This tribute to Elvis covers everything from his Sun Studio scrappiness to the ’68 comeback special, with all the hip swivels and crooning you remember. Grab a limited VIP pass for a behind-the-velvet-ropes peek at the International Theater.
🐒 Rainforest Adventure @ Las Vegas Natural History Museum | Sunday (8/10) at 9:00am – Dive headfirst into a tropical maze that plants you smack in the middle of the jungle canopy. Swing like a spider monkey, tiptoe through the understory, and marvel at giant rodents and super-strong beetles that are more impressive than your morning espresso. This hands-on exhibit by Minotaur Mazes turns conservation into a wild quest, spotlighting why rainforests keep our planet breathing.
🎸 Rick Springfield’s I Want My 80s Tour @ Lee’s Family Forum | Sunday (8/10) at 7:00pm – Relive the glory days of your high school mixtapes with a night of 80s rock nostalgia featuring Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. Expect power chords, questionable hairdos, and enough nostalgia to keep your neighbors guessing. Bonus if you own leg warmers.
🧠 Criss Angel Mindfreak @ Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood | Sunday (8/10) at 7:00pm – Ditch the usual Vegas shuffle and wander into the revamped Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood for Mindfreak, a 75-minute live, tech-packed spectacle featuring 75 signature illusions and a few fresh tricks to make even your poker face crack. Magic never looked so high-tech.
Next week
🕺 Jabbawockeez @ Jabbawockeez Theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino | Monday (8/11) at 5:30pm – Prepare for a silent storm of moves as the masked marvels of Jabbawockeez take over the MGM Grand. Their gravity-defying choreography and signature white masks turn every step into a jaw-dropping spectacle. Rally your crew and stake your spot early—this is high-octane dance theatre Vegas was made for.
🌍 The International Theater Tour @ Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Tuesday (8/12) at 7:00pm – Get the full backstage swagger with this VIP pass that has you retracing Elvis’s moves and standing on the stage that echoed his voice every night. You’ll snag cheesy selfies with our King impersonator, flex your inner rock legend, and impress friends.
🎵 A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical @ The Smith Center | Tuesday (8/12) at 7:30pm – This Neil Diamond musical memoir traces a Brooklyn kid’s rise to outsell Elvis, belt out “Sweet Caroline” in sold-out arenas, and snag a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Expect toe-tapping classics, high-octane nostalgia, and that suspicious urge to start clapping in the aisles.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Dine ‘N’ Drag @ Hamburger Mary’s – 8 pm
- 8/9 Alesso @ The Venetian TAO Beach Dayclub – 11 am
- 8/9 Chris Lake @ The Cosmopolitan Marquee Dayclub – 11 am
- 8/10 Haunted Brunch: Bottomless Mimosas & Frighteningly Good Fun @ The Composers Room – 10 am
- 8/10 Eric Remy @ Aria Liquid Pool Lounge – 11 am
- 8/10 Steve Aoki @ The Venetian TAO Beach Dayclub – 11 am
- 8/11 The Hang @ The Composers Room – 6 pm
- 8/11 Paul Ogata and more @ Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club – 8 pm
- 8/12 Julian Miranda’s Unplugged Vocal Jam @ The Composers Room – 6 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Henderson edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Zar A. Zanganeh (The Agency Las Vegas)
A custom estate with 28-foot ceilings, double appliances, and a spa-like primary suite that hides out on its own wing. The main house offers six en-suite bedrooms, eight baths, and a detached two-bedroom guest house for extra privacy or party overflow. Covered patios, balconies, and decks keep the mountain and sunset views in play from every angle.
The backyard feels like a private resort, complete with a pool, 12-person spa, waterfall, and room for horses or a future pickleball court. Eight garage bays, gated entry, and no HOA, all tucked into Henderson’s rural preservation zone just minutes from the Strip.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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