Awakening, Craftmania, V – The Ultimate Variety Show, 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: New sports and innovation hub breaks ground, county revives stalled second airport plan, and the nation’s first AI powered sneaker factory gears up — catch up here.
State-level stories: Nevada County ties trail access to forest health, an exhibit brings Avi Kwa Ame’s vistas to life, and major firms shift headquarters to Nevada — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Design and build your own drip irrigation
- Discover unique crafts and gifts
- Join a free desert gardening class
- Access utility relief for seniors at expo
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Garden: If your idea of a perfect weekend involves wandering aisles of cacti, succulents, and towering shade trees, Henderson has you covered. These plant nurseries are so good you’ll want to clear your car for a full haul.
Greens: Chasing Tiger’s first PGA win or just looking for a $28 twilight tee time? The state’s fairways deliver a round for every budget. Discover the top Nevada courses.
Money: Teaching your teen about credit cards can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. These easy credit lessons turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, The Speakeasy mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
Money: The average driver pays $175 a month on car insurance, but most of us are paying way too much. If it’s been a while since you shopped around, you’re likely part of that “most of us.” This comparison tool can save you hundreds.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🌅 Awakening @ Wynn Las Vegas | Friday (8/15) at 7:00pm – Whether you’re a skeptic or convinced you’ve seen it all, this Wynn spectacle packs music, dance, illusions, puppets, and 60 talented performers in the round on a glass stage. It’s epic, flashy, and genuinely heartfelt.
🎵 Backstreet Boys: Into the Millennium @ Sphere | Friday (8/15) at 8:00pm – Ready to relive your high school mixtape while your chair rumbles like it has FOMO? The Backstreet Boys are bouncing off Sphere walls with hi-def visuals, strobe overload, and seat haptics that’ll have you questioning gravity, all set to serenade you through every pop classic.
This weekend
🎨 Craftmania @ Silverton Veil Pavilion | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – Think boutique craft shopping without the snooty lines, hundreds of indoor and outdoor booths, free entry, and parking that doesn’t require a sherpa. Snag your free raffle ticket, maybe win something shiny, and feel saintly while helping Sir’s Rescue Rangers.
🎸 90s Rock Brunch: Brunch of Broken Dreams @ The Composers Room | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – When brunch means bottomless mimosas and grunge anthems, head to the Brunch of Broken Dreams. Singers, dancers, and acrobats crank out Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and Aerosmith in a one-hour throwback that’ll make CD collections jealous.
✈️ The Jets @ V Theater | Saturday (8/16) at 5:00pm – Who knew your middle-school mixtape could light up a stage? The Jets are back, serving Grammy-nominated grooves like Crush On You, You Got It All, and Make It Real with energy to spare, no dial-up required, kids and nostalgia nerds welcome.
👻 Haunted Brunch @ The Composers Room | Sunday (8/17) at 10:00am – Think you’ve tried every Vegas brunch? Imagine bottomless mimosas and an all-you-can-eat buffet served alongside screamingly entertaining horror performances in an immersive, spooky spectacle. It’s the one brunch where your Bloody Mary comes with a side of genuine terror and costumes earn applause.
🎲 Playful Pastimes @ The Composers Room | Sunday (8/17) at 7:00pm – Vegas locals fed up with the same old Strip acts can catch Trust in the Sun, Dead Money, and a jam by the All You Can Eat Orchestra with live painters, a silent disco, art stations, and board games. Bring yourself, or an instrument.
🎧 Vavo @ XS Nightclub | Sunday (8/17) at 10:30pm – Patio season demands something more interesting than your neighbor’s karaoke, right? Two globe-trotting DJs just crashed in town with rave beats and banjo twangs. This viral YEEDM sensation sells out global shows with punchy drops, dusty boots, and a grin that won’t quit.
Next week
🎪 V – The Ultimate Variety Show @ V Theater | Monday (8/18) at 7:00pm – Think you’ve seen all The Strip has to offer? Slide into V Theater at Miracle Mile Shops for Vegas’s most inventive variety show, with a world-famous juggler, death-defying ice skaters, and an ever-changing lineup that proves one ticket beats three.
🪂 Fly LINQ Zipline @ The LINQ Promenade | Monday (8/18) – Grab a deep breath before you launch off a 12-story tower above Las Vegas Boulevard, soaring 1,121 feet down The LINQ Promenade to the High Roller at up to 35 mph. It’s the Strip’s only zipline, promising kicks of adrenaline, bragging rights, and mild vertigo.
🎥 V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film @ Sphere | Tuesday (8/19) at 10:00pm – Imagine an immersive U2 concert film in the glowing Sphere dome, where you feel every drumbeat through your chair, as flashing lights, seat haptics, and visuals make your phone jealous. It’s not live, it’s a full-blown sensory bliss bomb. Loud, proud, unforgettable.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 DJ Konflikt @ Marquee Dayclub – 11 am
- 8/15 DJ Kittie @ Liquid Pool Lounge – 11 am
- 8/16 Alesso @ Palm Tree Beach Club – 11 am
- 8/16 Yellow Brick Road @ AMP’D Lounge – 8 pm
- 8/17 DJ Que @ Liquid Pool Lounge – 11 am
- 8/17 Chantil and the Dukes of Art @ Clark County Library – 2 pm
- 8/18 Jimmi Ellis @ The Composers Room – 6 pm
- 8/18 Miss Grand U.S.A. @ Rio Showroom – 7 pm
- 8/19 The Piano Party: Keith Thompson & Tony Arias @ The Composers Room – 6 pm
- 8/19 Raiding The Rock Vault @ Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas – 8 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: Londa R. Faber (BHHS Nevada Properties)
Single-story stunner in Blackrock with a resort-style backyard, retractable glass walls, and a pool that practically begs for cannonballs. The four-car garage comes loaded with cabinetry and an EV charger, while paid-off solar keeps the utility bills in check. Sunset, city, and mountain views steal the show from nearly every angle.
Inside, the gourmet kitchen boasts a 48-inch built-in fridge, double ovens, and a walk-in pantry big enough to hide your snack stash. Four bedrooms plus an office, whole-house water filtration, and a tankless water heater round out the list of perks. All the upgrades, zero fuss.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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