Free skin cancer screenings, a Neil Diamond musical, the Lego Batman Movie screening, and more.
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Henderson’s hometown cop takes charge of police, UNLV students host free skin cancer screenings at Durango Hills YMCA, and Maryland Parkway flood upgrades begin — catch up here.
State-level stories: Nevada’s arts scene surges with festivals and galleries, schools secure 6.8 billion dollars boost for next year, and creek tests point to livestock bacteria — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Experience Jason Owens’ high-energy country performance
- Unwind with coffee and silent reading
- Step inside King Tut’s lost tomb
- Experience real human anatomy in three-dimensional detail
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
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Wellness: Forget home practice and tap into studio vibes. These yoga studios in Henderson offer everything from sweaty power flows to meditative stretches.
Roadtrip: Swap straight roads for desert detours. You’ll spot alien beacons, massive art installations and other weird roadside attractions that turn your drive into an adventure.
Cleaning: Tackling the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops. This cleaning checklist breaks it into bite-sized tasks so you can conquer one room at a time.
Bakery: Whether you’re in the mood for a crusty French baguette straight from the oven, a croissant so flaky it practically stages a pastry uprising, or a fruit-studded danish drizzled with local honey, La Tropezienne French Bakery turns every carb craving into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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.
This week
🎵 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.
🤖 BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon @ BattleBots Arena Behind Horseshoe Las Vegas | Wednesday (8/13) at 6:00pm – Take a break from the slot machines and catch robots duking it out in a family-friendly demolition derby, hosted by OG BattleBots MC Bil Dwyer. Think your high school reunion, if everyone turned up as Witch Doctor, Kraken, or Mammoth with spinning blades.
🏺 Discovering King Tut’s Tomb @ Luxor Hotel & Casino | Wednesday (8/13) – Discovering King Tut’s Tomb is unrolling a splash of Egyptian bling at Luxor, letting you prod through antechamber walls and gawk at the kid king’s death mask. Audio guide channels Howard Carter himself, so you can pretend you cracked the seal without the mummy’s curse.
🎩 Jen Kramer @ Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Friday (8/15) at 5:00pm – If you thought you’d outgrown sleight-of-hand, Jen Kramer’s theatrical misdirection will embarrass your inner cynic. Yale-trained and TV-vetted, her contagious smile and jaw-dropping illusions turn the downtown playhouse into a confident playground for the impossible.
🎤 Frankly Frank: Sinatra Tribute Show @ Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park | Friday (8/15) at 7:00pm – Step into the golden age of cool with Ryan Baker’s smooth-as-silk tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. From iconic hits to hidden Sinatra gems, you’ll be snapping, swaying, and maybe even swooning. VIP, front row, or GA — whatever your seat, this is Vegas nostalgia at its finest.
This weekend
🦇 Night at the Museum: The Lego Batman Movie @ Springs Preserve | Saturday (8/16) at 5:00pm – Forget your usual Friday night reruns, grab the clan for The Lego Batman Movie in the 156-seat Big Springs Theater, then roam the museum’s Brick Planet exhibit after-hours. Advance reservations only, seats vanish faster than the Joker at a family reunion.
🐎 Run for a Million Reining Championship @ South Point Arena | Saturday (8/16) at 6:00pm – If you’ve been holding out for horses that move smoother than your morning espresso, this is it. The Million Dollar Reining Championship stars carve artful patterns in the arena, then we mosey to the Live Festival Stage for the buckle ceremony. Tickets cover both.
👑 A Tribute to the King @ The Composers Room | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Grab your rhinestone jacket and head to The Composers Room for an all-Elvis marathon, featuring surprise fan club sets, southern-inspired cocktails, and a questionable collection of blue suede shoes. Then stick around for Big Elvis himself, whose voice still outshines most of us.
😂 Off My Meds Comedy Show@ Motown Extreme Theater | Saturday (8/16) at 9:30pm – Off My Meds Comedy Show is lighting up the Strip with Aunty Wanda’s Chicago-style standup, improv, and veteran wit. Serena Monay, Navy vet turned comic, has jokes sharper than the desert nights. Hosted by Billy Bob, this one’s a local bragging right.
🎭 Brad Garrett with Paul Ogata & Jeff Leach @ Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club | Sunday (8/17) at 8:00pm – Brad Garrett is back in town with Paul Ogata and Jeff Leach delivering dry, observational wit that’ll make your recliner feel like front row. It’s 18 plus, seats unassigned by zone, so coordinate your squad and stake your claim early.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/13 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater @ V Theater – 2:30 pm
- 8/13 Mac King @ Thunderland Showroom at Excalibur – 3 pm
- 8/13 Paranormal: Frederic Da Silva @ Imagine Showroom – 4 pm
- 8/13 My Brother Elvis @ Westgate Las Vegas – 5 pm
- 8/13 Soul of Motown @ Westgate Las Vegas Resort – 5:30 pm
- 8/13 Colin Cloud Mastermind @ Harrah’s Cabaret – 6 pm
- 8/13 All Shook Up @ Alexis Park All Suite Resort – 6 pm
- 8/13 David Copperfield @ David Copperfield Theater – 7 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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Perched high above the city lights, this MacDonald Highlands stunner serves up Strip and mountain views from nearly every angle. Two primary suites with spa-worthy baths and closets that could double as dressing rooms make sharing optional, while a separate casita (with its own kitchen and laundry) keeps guests or in-laws happy and independent.
The kitchen is a culinary playground with double islands and a walk-in pantry big enough to hide your midnight snack stash. Downstairs, the game room is ready for a golf simulator, billiards, and a wet bar. Outside, a sleek pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen keep the party going long after sunset.
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