Purple Heart Day Ceremony, Allstars of Magic, haunted brunch, 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: Former UNLV leader’s fund backs local startups, children’s museum hosts immersive STEAM challenges, and a sober homes nonprofit posts ninety eight percent sobriety rate — catch up here.
State-level stories: New law shields young stutterers from therapy caps, Musk’s Loop Teslas could run aboveground as airport shuttles, and a neighbor rallied with a rake — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore real human bodies preserved in 3D
- Peer through the antechamber into Tut’s tomb
- Write and connect over coffee this Tuesday
- Honor local heroes at Purple Heart ceremony
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your furball deserves more than bagged kibble. Local pet shops are loaded with gourmet treats, spa day essentials, and quirky pet finds.
Eats: Think the food scene is all about casino buffets? Hidden Basque boarding houses and neon-lit Chinatown pho spots in Las Vegas show it’s anything but. These Nevada’s best bites prove it.
Travel: Flying solo after 50 doesn’t have to be scary. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Theatre In the Valley brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎩 Allstars of Magic @ V Theater | Tuesday (8/5) at 4:00pm – Forget the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine; these globe-trotting magicians turn our cozy local theater into a playground for the mind. One minute you’re giggling at mind-reading mentalism, the next you’re still wondering how your smartphone floated above the stage. Family-approved spectacle.
🌮 Water and Taco Party @ Topaz Building | Wednesday (8/6) at 6:30pm – The Topaz building morphs into a sunscreen-splattered splash zone and taco factory for pint-sized water warriors. Expect slip-n-slides, water-balloon showdowns, and a build-your-own taco bar, guaranteed to distract kids for hours and give parents a well-earned coffee break.
💜 Purple Heart Day Ceremony @ Purple Heart Plaza | Thursday (8/7) at 8:00am – Nothing quite beats a morning at Purple Heart Plaza to honor our hometown heroes. Expect a handful of heartfelt speeches, a few flags fluttering, and enough coffee to convince yourself it’s worth the early rise. No fuss, just genuine gratitude.
🛶 Kayak & Paddleboard Under the Sturgeon Moon @ Whole Foods Market | 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
👗 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 Jets ’80s & ’90s Experience @ V Theater | Saturday (8/9) at 5:00pm – Think you’ve officially outgrown your shoulder pads? Grammy-nominated band The Jets are back with live 80s and 90s hits like Crush On You, You Got It All, and Make It Real, served up with enough nostalgia to make your old mixtapes jealous. Pure, unapologetic fun.
🎤 Danny Go! Live! @ Lee’s Family Forum | Saturday (8/9) at 5:00pm – Tired of scrolling kids’ videos at midnight? Danny Go! Live! rolls into Lee’s Family Forum with a viral mashup of music, movement, and silliness that leaves preschoolers in fits of giggles. Perfect for ages 3–7, we won’t judge you dancing along.
⏰ Morris Day & The Time with After 7 @ Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Friday night downtown means Morris Day & The Time are back, moustaches on point, serving Purple Rain nostalgia and dance-floor swagger. After 7’s smooth R&B harmonies will remind you why you loved mixtapes in the ’90s, without the cringe of bad haircut photos.
🎺 Miami Sound Revue – Tribute to Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine @ Sams Town Live | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Ready to revisit Miami’s golden Latin pop era? This Gloria Estefan tribute band brings the rhythm, the flair, and yes, those signature keytar solos. Perfect for anyone who still remembers the ’80s dance moves, or at least enjoys pretending they do.
👻 Haunted Brunch @ The Composers Room | Sunday (8/10) at 10:00am – Haunted Brunch is creeping into your Sunday with bottomless mimosas, bone-chilling performances, and a buffet that’s to die for. Slip into your best costume, summon your bravest friends, and enjoy an outrageously spooky spin on your favorite weekend ritual.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 David Copperfield @ David Copperfield Theater – 4 pm
- 8/5 Allstars of Magic @ V Theater – 4 pm
- 8/5 Barbra Streisand (tribute) @ Alexis Park – 5 pm
- 8/5 All Shook Up @ Alexis Park – 6 pm
- 8/5 Cirque du Soleil: KA @ KA Theatre – 6 pm
- 8/5 Colin Cloud Mastermind @ Harrah’s Cabaret – 6 pm
- 8/5 Comedy Cellar @ Comedy Cellar – 7 pm
- 8/5 The Best of Michael Grimm @ The Smith Center – 7 pm
- 8/5 Cirque du Soleil: Mystere @ Treasure Island – 7 pm
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