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It’s Friday, Las Vegas! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: New guide to secret dining, Slam Fest pro wrestling marathon, and St. Patrick’s Day festival and parade + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Fresh guide to hidden haunts: Las Vegas’s secret dining scene updated for 2026, adding Nomikai and Ski Lodge and dropping Beauty & Essex and The Laundry Room, with Secret Pizza and Ghost Donkey featured — check out the full lineup.
Fresh CoStar performance snapshot: Here in Las Vegas, the hotel rebound showed up in mid February, with occupancy hitting 83.3 percent, up 20 percent year over year. New Orleans surged too, while Boston slipped — get all the details.
Fan-favorite event returns bigger: Slam Fest will bring four days of pro wrestling to Palms Casino Resort April 15 to 18, with matches from top promotions plus Mick Foley, Saraya, and the Hardy brothers — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make the backyard happen: Sin City Deck Builders transforms your sunny Las Vegas patch into livable space with custom wood or composite decks, from design through installation. They also handle repairs and maintenance, so you can host and lounge… and count “moving patio furniture” as your weekly workout.
Shuck, slurp, repeat: The Oyster Bar at Palace Station keeps it simple, with freshly shucked oysters, comforting chowders, and seafood pastas cooked right before you at the counter. When a seafood craving hits this week, expect an easy, low-key, hit-the-spot fix without the Strip fuss.
Hands-on creativity, anyone?: Clay Arts Vegas is a welcoming studio and supply shop where the public can pick up clay and tools, browse giftable gallery pieces, or dive into a pottery class or workshop. If your week needs a little zen… and maybe a fresh mug, consider this your nudge.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Spring Craft Spectacular @ The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Three days of handmade finds, cottage treats, and a sprinkle of vintage at the Expo at World Market Center, all without the strip-mall schlock. Admission is $5, kids are free, seniors and military score free Friday, and parking is blissfully free.
🛍 As They Grow Spring/Summer Pop-Up Consignment Event @ Best in the West Shopping Center | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Kids growing like desert weeds? This is the big consignment pop-up locals swear by, the largest in Vegas, with baby gear, toys, books, and boutique finds for 50–90% off. Hit the Northwest spot on Rainbow, shop early, and watch deals vanish faster than July shade.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade @ Water Street Plaza (Henderson) | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Water Street goes full emerald for the 58th St. Patrick’s bash, a free, three-day takeover with carnival rides, proper Celtic tunes, the parade, and a classic car show for those who prefer chrome to clovers. Expect Shamrock Shops, neighbors, and just enough shenanigans.
🍷 Sips & Ceramics @ Color Me Mine (Henderson, NV) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 PM – Swap Friday the 13th jump scares for Sips & Ceramics, where you paint a mug, sip what you brought, and actually relax. It is a $1 event fee plus the price of your pottery, which is math I can handle. Sign up here: https://placefull.com/sips—ceramics—march-13th—henderson
🥞 Pancakes for Patriots @ Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2672 (Henderson) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – St. Patrick’s weekend in downtown Henderson means pancakes with purpose. Tuck into a full breakfast from Chef JB and the Eagles, swap stories with our Veterans, then stroll into the 58th Annual parade, green, bagpipes, and the kind of neighborly chaos you secretly love.
🧠 Parkinson’s IQ + You @ Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa (Henderson) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If Parkinson’s is part of your world, the Michael J. Fox Foundation is hosting a free event in Henderson for patients and care partners. Expect real talk, latest research, and connections to local resources, accessible for every stage, no woo, just answers.
💧 Drip Irrigation Class @ Springs Preserve | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Trade your thirsty lawn for smarter watering at a free drip irrigation class at Springs Preserve. They’ll walk you through design, installation, components, and a hands-on model, so your plants thrive, your bill chills, and your neighbors ask for tips. Advance registration required.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Las Vegas report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 87°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
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