What’s Hot in Las Vegas: Top Events You Didn’t Know About (June 2023)

Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world, and for good reason. The city constantly buzzes with exciting events and activities catering to all interests and tastes. From world-famous shows and concerts to thrilling nightlife and outdoor adventures, there is never a dull moment in Sin City.

In this post, I’ll highlight some special events happening in Las Vegas this month or next that you might otherwise not hear about.

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there’s always something new and exciting to discover in this vibrant and dynamic city.

LINQ Promenade

LAS VEGAS (June 2023) – The LINQ Promenade, the entertainment, retail and dining district located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, announces June happenings, including Father’s Day specials, National Cheese Day offerings, summer retail promotions and more.

A full list of June promotions follows.

NATIONAL CHEESE DAY, JUNE 4
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
In celebration of the holiday, guests can enjoy a Trio Cheese Platter featuring Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese and Queso Menonita served with a baby kale epazote and cilantro pesto for $9.99.

Flour & Barley – Brick Oven Pizza
Guests purchasing one slice of pizza at Flour & Barley’s walk-up window on National Cheese Day can enjoy a second slice of cheese pizza for free. Limited to one per customer.

NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY, JUNE 10
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
To celebrate, visitors can enjoy $5 glasses of rosé.

FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNE 10
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery invites sports fans to watch the next fighting championship on Saturday, June 10 in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests can enjoy all of the fighting action with a $25 cover and two drink minimum purchase.

NATIONAL BOURBON DAY, JUNE 14
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
In honor of National Bourbon Day, Chayo invites guests to indulge with a Sazerac cocktail which includes mezcal, Bulleit Bourbon, agave and dashes of orange and angostura bitters.

NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY, JUNE 15
Flour & Barley – Brick Oven Pizza
Seafood lovers can enjoy $5 off a lobster flatbread at Flour & Barley. Limited to one flatbread per table. 

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
In celebration of the holiday, guests can savor lobster empanadas served with mango habanero sauce for $9.99.

FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 18
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
Dads can receive a free shot of Mi Campo Blanco Tequila with the purchase of a draft beer at Chayo in celebration of the holiday.

Flour & Barley – Brick Oven Pizza
On Father’s Day, all local dads can receive 20% off their total check at Flour & Barley. One promotion is allowed per table and fathers must show a valid Nevada ID to receive the offer.

Haute Doggery
All local dads can receive 20% off their total check. One promotion is allowed per table and fathers must show a valid Nevada ID to receive the offer.

Minus5° ICEBAR
With the purchase of an entry ticket, fathers can receive a free digital picture at Minus5° ICEBAR.

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Tilted Kilt will offer a free dessert to all fathers with the purchase of an entrée.

Virgil’s Real Barbecue
To celebrate Father’s Day, Virgil’s Real Barbecue will offer a savory Surf and Turf special for $99. The special includes a 28-ounce, bone-in Tomahawk steak paired with grilled shrimp and served with the choice of two sides. This offering is available for both dine-in and to-go orders.

NATIONAL MARTINI DAY, JUNE 19
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
Guests are invited to enjoy a special Tequini featuring Monte Alban Mezcal and lime juice shaken and poured into a chilled martini glass.

NATIONAL ONION RING DAY, JUNE 22
Haute Doggery
Haute Doggery will offer complimentary onion rings with the purchase of any two hot dogs.

NATIONAL CEVICHE DAY, JUNE 28
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
Visitors to The LINQ Promenade are invited to sit back and relax with Chayo’s tempting ceviche made with fresh shrimp and crab. This offering is $9.99.

SUMMER RETAIL OFFERINGS:
Honolulu Cookie Company
Honolulu Cookie Company’s Summer Collection will launch on Wednesday, May 31. Visitors are invited to try the delectable lemon and white chocolate lemon premium shortbread cookies in addition to the all-new cinnamon sugar cookie. Visitors may also purchase items from the new Honolulu Cookie x Aloha Collection, including pouches, tote bags, cookie caps, t-shirts and more. 

Nectar Bath Treats
Nectar Bath Treats unveils the Summer Zest Collection with tropical lemonade-scented bath bombs, soaps, bath salts, roll-on fragrances and more. Visitors can also enjoy all-new yogurt body peels crafted with pumice, jojoba oil and shea butter for $30.

RazerStore Las Vegas
For the month of June, guests can receive $700 off a Razer Blade with the purchase of a laptop. Made by gamers, for gamers, Razer offers the latest technology in gaming.

Socks & Bottoms
Visitors can take advantage of 40% off all PSD® women’s sports bras and boy shorts. Made by and built for athletes, the PSD® underwear collection is high-quality, affordable and comfortable. 

ATTRACTIONS:
High Roller Observation Wheel Seasonal Lighting:
High Roller, the tallest observation wheel in North America, will feature dedicated colored light shows on select nights:
June 1 – Pride Month, the wheel will be lit with colors of the rainbow.
June 3 – Moms Demand Action’s Wear Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the wheel will be lit orange.
June 5 – Vegas Golden Knights home game, the wheel will be lit gold, grey and red.
June 13 – Vegas Golden Knights home game, the wheel will be lit gold, grey and red.
June 16 – Vegas Golden Knights home game, the wheel will be lit gold, grey and red.
June 19 – Juneteenth, the wheel will be lit red, gold and green.
June 28 – International Pride Day, the wheel will be lit with colors of the rainbow.

High Roller Observation Wheel Hours of Operation:
High Roller announces extended hours of operation. The wheel is now open daily from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Fly LINQ Hours of Operation:
Fly LINQ, the only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip, is open daily, 2 to 10 p.m. Beginning June 22, Fly LINQ will be open daily, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. 

Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Hours of Operation:
Eiffel Tower viewing deck is open daily from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.

RELATED: The LINQ Promenade On The Vegas Strip (The Ultimate Guide)

1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay

LAS VEGAS (May 2023) – 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay, the private, hidden and modern speakeasy, announces its roster of June events and happenings, including its popular “NOLA Nights.” The full roster of June events follows.

“NOLA Nights”
Date: Friday and Saturdays in June
Time: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Cost: General admission is complimentary.For guests who wish to revel in style, 1923 Prohibition Bar also offers VIP table seating for up to six guests. The VIP package includes two drinks per person, a digital group photo and a personal shoutout from the performer onstage. Guests may go to 1923lv.com for VIP table seating information.
Description: This summer, 1923 Prohibition Bar continues its popular “NOLA Nights” featuring live music with Troy Romzek and seductive burlesque performances by Teri London, Lola Legs and The Kendra.

National Bourbon Day
Date: Wednesday, June 14
Time: 11 a.m. to midnight.
Cost: Prices vary.
Description: To celebrate National Bourbon Day, guests are invited to explore one of the most extensive collections of rare bourbons on the Las Vegas Strip at 1923 Prohibition Bar. With a variety of hard-to-find and limited-release bourbons, visitors can enjoy bourbon flights, including favorites such as Bulleit Bourbon, Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, Angel’s Envy and Angel’s Envy Rye. 1923 also offers a curated selection of bourbon from their “vault” of rare spirits. Lastly, cocktail lovers can relish in 1923’s selection of specialty libations featuring barrel-aged bourbon.

PRIVATE EVENTS
Located adjacent to Minus5° Ice Experience, 1923 Prohibition Bar offers Fire & Ice private events. Please contact Candace Bowman at [email protected].

ABOUT 1923 PROHIBITION BAR
A private, hidden bourbon bar located at Mandalay Bay, just upstairs from House of Blues and adjacent to Minus5º ICEBAR. The speakeasy-themed 1923 Prohibition Bar offers a full bar, including renowned bourbon spirits as well as signature, barrel-aged specialty cocktails. On Friday and Saturday nights, 1923 Prohibition Bar invites guests to “NOLA Nights” featuring live musical performances accompanied by seductive burlesque dancers. 1923 Prohibition Bar at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, go to https://www.1923lv.com/ or follow on Facebook, and Instagram.

AREA15

LAS VEGAS (May 2023) – AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy an array of brand-new events, promotions and experiences this June.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN JUNE:

Friday, June 2: Chassi and FREAKY Heavyweight Tour in The Wall at 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, June 3: Signal Lounge – Church of Bass Takeover in The Wall at 9:30 p.m. Admission is complimentary. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
Saturday, June 3: Electric Feels Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party live in the A-Lot at 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, June 9: Subtle Bass featuring CHMURA in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, June 16: Frameworks with Murge and J. Handel in The Wall at 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, June 23: Shrek Rave in the A-Lot at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, June 24: YOI TOKI: A Futurefunk/Vaporwave Party in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

ONGOING EVENTS, RESIDENCIES AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Dates: Wednesdays through Mondays from Thursday, June 1 to Thursday, June 15.
Times: Showtimes at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Showtimes at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
Location: The Rift
Cost: General admission tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $45. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Smokus Pocus is the dopest show in Las Vegas. Guests can witness a higher kind of magic at AREA15 in an experience packed with tricks so trippy they’ll be asking “what the f—?!” Caricatures come to life, objects vanish and reappear in impossible places, minds are read and more

Secret Garden Massive
Date: Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1
Time: Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Cost: Single day general admission is $39.95. Ticket bundles, including admission to Secret Garden and late-night entry to Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, are $60. Two-day tickets, VIP tickets and premium table packages are also available. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Visitors are invited to dance and frolic through a magical forest at Secret Garden on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. The two-day Massive will include an opulent realm filled with lavish soundscapes across multiple indoor and outdoor venues, mysterious and enticing performers, bewildering art installations, delectable cocktails, festival-style vendors, craft makers and more. From enticing fairies and lush forest sprites to enchanting woodland creatures, guests can embrace the natural beauty of the deep woods and come dressed in their most ethereal looks.

AREA15 Block Party Weekends
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays
Location: LIFTOFF Bar & Ride
Time: 7 p.m. to closing
Description: Guests are invited to enjoy the return of AREA15’s block party weekends at LIFTOFF Bar & Ride. The Block Party includes drink specials, food trucks, local vendors, outdoor games, rides on LIFTOFF and sounds provided by live DJs. Drink special features Querido tequila flights.

AREA15’S RADIANCE WELLNESS PROGRAM INSIDE THE PORTAL:
Guests are invited to explore mind, body and soul at Radiance, AREA15’s wellness program featuring a variety of ongoing programs including:

Radiance Wellness and Music Festival
Date: Saturday, June 17
Time:Day programming is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; night programming is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to midnight.
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Cost:Day tickets are $45, night tickets are $29.95 and all-day passes are currently $65. Elevated night admission with VIP perks as well as premium table packages are also available. To purchase tickets, click here. 
Description: Colliding music and movement to raise vibrations and celebrate the summer solstice, the all-day festival will be a first-of-its-kind event. It will feature internationally-known yoga facilitators, celebrity speakers and transformational workshops, immersive wellness programming and world-renowned musical talent, including a headlining performance by Matisyahu. Day festival programming invites attendees to tap into their bodies and minds with movement, meditation and speaker sessions throughout multiple venues. The night portion of the festival focuses on the transformative power of music.

Frequency Breathwork
Date: Sunday, June 25
Times: Class begins at 6 p.m. on weekends
Location: The Portal
Cost: $35 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to a guided conscious breathwork experience by Frequency Breathwork inside The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Attendees can immerse themselves in this deep psychedelic experience through the power and safety of their own oxygen supply. While practicing breathwork, guests will be surrounded by transporting visuals projected throughout the room which heighten the effect of the experience.

Yoga and Wellness with Dray
Dates: Saturday, June 10
Time:Class begins at 11 a.m. 
Location: The Portal 
Cost:$25 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.  
Description: Tap into a higher version of yourself with an immersive yoga class taught by Dray Gardner in The Portal. Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level. Enjoy a class experience like none other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelop participants during the session. Participants are required to bring their own mats.

Entheo Presented by Rooted Lounge and ReWyld Collective
Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time:Session begins at 7 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost:General admission begins at $35. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Guests are invited to Entheo – a soulful sensory journey into their own psychedelic space. This one-hour multi-sensory immersion, ceremony and sound bath includes themed visual projections, alchemical soundscapes, guided meditation, intention practice, moving mantras, breathwork, elemental rituals, live DJ, sound healing orchestra, spoken word, storytelling and more.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Expanding across 20 acres in Las Vegas, AREA15 will soon welcome even more immersive destinations, including Universal Parks & Resorts’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience inspired by its popular Halloween Horror Nights.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers” by The Times UK, “Most Innovative Venue in the USA” by Timeout, “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” as well as “Best Attraction” for two consecutive years by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

Mob Museum

LAS VEGAS (May 2023) – The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces its summer programming, including three programs spotlighting law enforcement’s important contributions toward combatting crime. In addition, The Underground speakeasy and distillery invite guests to enjoy weekly live music, cocktail specials, and more.

THE MUSEUM’S JUNE/JULY PROGRAMS:

Mysteries Solved: How Tech Changed the Game for Cold Case Detectives
Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Location: Inside the historic courtroom. A live stream of the presentation will also be available on the Museum’s website. To RSVP to attend in person or for the live stream link, click here.
Description: Detectives from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s (LVMPD) Cold Case Team will discuss how advances in DNA technology and genetic genealogy have given them powerful new tools to solve crimes. Metro’s Cold Case Team has solved a number of decades-old homicide cases in recent years, bringing long-denied justice to victims and their families.​
Speakers:

• ​Retired homicide detective Terri Miller returned to LVMPD after being asked to serve as part of the Homicide Cold Case Team in 2018.
• ​LVMPD Sergeant Matt Downing serves as the Homicide Cold Case Team supervisor.
• ​A certified homicide expert, Dan Long served as a law enforcement officer for LVMPD for nearly 30 years. Before retiring in 2018, he spent 17 years as a homicide detective, personally investigating 219 homicides and assisting on more than 900. 
• ​Justin Woo is the co-founder of the Vegas Justice League, an organization committed to bringing closure to local families and solving cold cases through DNA technology.

Moderator:

• ​​ Shakala Alvaranga​, The Mob Museum’s director of public programs.

A Family Affair: Up Close and Personal with the Mob
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. followed by a book signing.
Location: Inside the historic courtroom. To RSVP, click here.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum admission.
Description: When Alan Geik was growing up, the men seated around his family’s dinner table often included some of the most feared killers and high-powered racketeers of the 20th century. He regarded these jewelry thieves, casino operators, and one-time Murder, Inc. assassins as uncles and family friends. Their names frequently made headlines, men such as George Gordon, Charlie “The Bug” Workman, Ruby Kolod and Michael “Trigger Mike” Coppola. Geik gathered their stories and reflections over several decades for his latest book, “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz.” During this intimate look at organized crime, Geik will share his memories of the cast of notorious characters and stories they told him about their criminal exploits.
Speaker:

• ​​Alan Geik, author of “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz”

Fifty Years of Fighting Crime: The Story of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Date: Wednesday, July 12
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: Inside the historic courtroom. A livestream of the presentation will also be available on the Museum’s website. To RSVP to attend in-person or for the livestream link, click here. 
Description: Mob hits, dangerous fugitives, casino robberies and the most horrific act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Over the past 50 years – since the merger of the Las Vegas Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Department – the officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have dealt with the darkest moments in the community’s history. A panel of current and retired Metro officers will share insights and stories reflecting on the triumphs and challenges the state’s largest law enforcement agency has faced over its 50-year history.
Speakers:

• LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill
• Retired LVMPD Sheriff Jerry Keller
• Retired LVMPD Sheriff Larry Ketzenberger
• Retired LVMPD Assist. Sheriff Greg McCurdy
• Retired LVMPD director of fingerprinting Francis Walker
• Retired LVMPD dispatcher Linda Vaden
• Retired LVMPD homicide detective David Groover

Moderators:

• Shakala Alvaranga, The Mob Museum’s director of public programs.
• Geoff Schumacher, The Mob Museum’s vice president of exhibits and programs.

DEA Agents and Drug Lords: The 50-Year War on Illegal Drugs
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Location: Inside the historic courtroom on the second floor. A livestream of the presentation will also be available on the Museum’s website. To RSVP to attend in-person or for the livestream link, click here.
Description: ​​Marking the 50th anniversary of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a diverse panel of former agents will share stories of undercover intrigue and dangerous operations from the agency’s tumultuous history. Former President Richard Nixon established the DEA on July 1, 1973, consolidating the drug-related work that was being done by several federal agencies. Over the past five decades, the DEA has engaged in a vast array of operations to stem the tide of drug trafficking in the United States and around the world.​
Speakers:

• ​​Frank Panessa served as a DEA agent for 28 years and held numerous undercover roles, including infiltrating the Sicilian Mafia in the infamous “Pizza Connection” case.
• ​Pete Charette spent 33 years as a police officer, undercover detective and DEA special agent throughout the United States and across the world.
• ​Javier Pena was the lead DEA investigator in the manhunt for Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
• ​Patricia Naughton was the DEA’s first undercover female agent.
• William “Bill” Bodner is the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Los Angeles Field Office.
• Anthony Ricevuto began his career with Chicago PD before joining the DEA in 1973, where he worked cases in Southern California and Latin America.
• Jim Conklin spent six years in Southeast Asia battling heroin traffickers during his 24-year DEA career.
• Craig Chretien, a DEA agent from 1973 to 1997, worked throughout South America, retiring as the agency’s chief of intelligence.
• Doug Wankel, a DEA agent from 1973 to 1996, was stationed in Detroit, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Washington, DC, where he was the agency’s chief of operations.

Moderator:

• Geoff Schumacher​, The Mob Museum’s vice president of exhibits and programs.

THE UNDERGROUND’S JUNE PROGRAMMING

Live Entertainment Calendar
Date and Time:

• Friday, June 2 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: The Volsteads
• Sunday, June 4 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: The Syn-Phonics
• Saturday, June 10 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: The Syn-Phonics
• Sunday, June 11 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Colte Julian and The Sidecars
• Friday, June 16 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Michael Ross Nugent
• Saturday, June 17 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Shaun DeGraff
• Sunday, June 18 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: The Volsteads
• Saturday, June 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: The Shaun DeGraff Band
• Sunday, June 25 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Colte Julian and The Sidecars
• Friday, June 30 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Amanda King and The Prohibition Three

Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: Free
Description: Revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age with music in The Underground speakeasy. Featuring a rotating roster of talented performing artists presented in an atmosphere surrounded by Prohibition-era artifacts, The Underground offers an immersive 1920s-inspired experience like none other.

For more information on the lineup or updates regarding live entertainment, please click here.

National Moonshine Day: I’ll Be Your Huckleberry Cocktail
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 1
Cocktail Availability: Throughout June
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from noon to midnight. 
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: $14
Description: In conjunction with National Moonshine Day and the launch of The Mob Museum’s newest flavor of house distilled moonshine, The Underground will offer the I’ll Be Your Huckleberry cocktail from Thursday, June 1 through Friday, June 30. Made with The Mob Museum’s new Huckleberry Hideout Moonshine, this summery sip blends the Northwest-grown berry moonshine with Amaro Nonino, rosemary simple syrup and a splash of lemon for a sweet and aromatic libation.

Summer 2023 Giggle Water – Blackberry and Beet
Date: Throughout Summer
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from noon to midnight. 
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: $15
Description: A nickname for illegal alcohol, The Underground’s summer spin on the signature rotating Giggle Water cocktail, features a new house-infused blackberry and beet vodka amongst traditional ingredients, including Lillet Blanc, a squeeze of lemon, a dash of aromatic bourbon bitters and to top it off, sparkling Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut.

Membership Cocktail – Vesper
Date: Throughout June
Time: Available Monday through Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from noon to midnight. 
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
Cost: $14    
Description: Invented by Author Ian Fleming in his 1953 hit novel “Casino Royale,” the Vesper Martini was secret agent James Bond’s go-to cocktail, named after the character’s love interest and double agent Vesper Lynd. This Underground cocktail, rooted in literary legacy, is crafted with Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz gin, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lillet Blanc and garnished with an orange swath. Become a Member to enjoy these fun monthly specials, too.

For more information, please call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND
The Underground is an immersive Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy, distillery and private VIP room in the basement of The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. Artifacts from the 1920s and 1930s tell the intriguing story of the Prohibition era, which not only saw a proliferation of bootlegged booze and the meteoric growth of organized crime outfits but also had a profound, lasting impact on society, specifically making way for modern cocktail culture. A seasonal cocktail menu gives guests the opportunity to try contemporary takes on classic Prohibition-era cocktails. The menu and atmosphere have landed the speakeasy on several “best cocktail bars in Las Vegas” lists. Distillery tours allow participants to learn about Prohibition and its impact on a variety of spirits and drinking habits while tasting a few of the Museum’s moonshines. The distilling program has received various accolades, including Best Moonshine at the 2020 International Whiskey Competition. Complimentary entrance to The Underground is granted at the secret side door to visitors who know the password, which is published daily on Instagram Stories @MobMuseum_Underground.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
www.Facebook.com/TheUndergroundAtTheMobMuseum
www.Instagram.com/mobmuseum_underground

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines.

The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit.

The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” by its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News.

The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
www.Facebook.com/themobmuseum
www.Twitter.com/themobmuseum
www.Instagram.com/themobmuseum

Lake Mead Houseboat Hotel

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (May 2023) – Lake Mead Mohave Adventures (LMMA) announces its exclusive houseboat hotel offer is back now through Thursday, June 15. Guests are invited to enjoy two nights or more aboard LMMA’s fleet of luxury houseboats at Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina with extraordinary value pricing of just $350 per night.

Guests can enjoy their own private houseboat located a convenient distance away from Cottonwood’s café, store and private beach area only accessible to motel and houseboat hotel guests. First-time houseboat guests can enjoy the perks of being on the water in the marina without needing to pilot the boat. Houseboats remain docked the entire time, allowing visitors to sit back and enjoy time on the lake with friends and family.

The houseboat hotel special is available for LMMA’s 50-foot Sirius houseboat, 50-foot Alpha XT houseboat, 56-foot Getaway houseboat and 59-foot Deluxe houseboat. All houseboats are available for $350 per night with a two-night minimum stay. Every houseboat includes a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, bed linens, TV and DVD player, canopied top deck and gas barbecue grill. Additional details and amenities for specific models follow:

50-Foot Sirius Houseboat

• Includes two bedrooms.
• Sleeps six guests comfortably.

50-Foot Alpha XT Houseboat

• Includes two bedrooms.
• Sleeps six guests comfortably.
• Two feet wider than the Sirius model.

56-Foot Getaway Houseboat

• Includes four bedrooms.
• Sleeps nine guests comfortably.

59-Foot Deluxe Houseboat

• Includes four bedrooms.
• Sleeps 10 guests comfortably.
• Includes a wet bar with a refrigerator.

“This houseboat offer represents an incredible value for anyone seeking a unique getaway on the lake,” said Chad Taylor, director of sales and marketing, Lake Mead Mohave Adventures. “It’s a unique opportunity to spend time directly on the lake without the added stress of piloting a massive boat if you don’t have the experience.”

For more information on LMMA or to reserve a houseboat, call (855) 918-5253. LMMA also encourages visitors to make reservations for boats ahead of the summer season due to limited availability and high demand for outdoor recreation this year. For more information, visit https://lakemeadmohaveadventures.com/.

ABOUT GUEST SERVICES
Since 1917, Guest Services, Inc. has earned the reputation as a premier hospitality management company and national and state park concessionaire that has taken great care and pride in delivering best-in-class food, lodging, retail and recreation services. The Fairfax, Virginia-based company and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,500 staff at more than 250 facilities, which welcome approximately 30 million guests annually across the United States. Guest Services, Inc. is proud to welcome visitors at Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington, several parks in the Washington, D.C. area, and state parks such as Bear Mountain in New York, in addition to Missouri’s newest state park in the Ozarks – the much anticipated Echo Bluff State Park. To learn more visit www.guestservices.com.

Punk Rock Museum

LAS VEGAS (May 2023) – The Punk Rock Museum announces June punk rock tour guides, the opening of “The Shop” tattoo parlor and other upcoming happenings.

June Tour Guides

• Efrem Schulz– Death By Stereo – June 1-2 at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Robb Flynn – Machine Head – June 2-4 at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Jennifer Finch– L7- June 7-11 at 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Jack Grisham– TSOL – June 13-14 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. and June 15 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Linh Le – Bad Cop Bad Cop – June 15-16 at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Lil Joe – RKL/Lagwagon – June 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and June 17-18th at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Monkey – Adicts – June 21-25 at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• KJ Jansen – Chixdiggit – June 22-23 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• KJ and Grant – Chixdiggit/Smugglers – June 24-25 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Ronnie Barnett – The Muffs – June 27-29 at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Marko DeSantis – Sugarcult – June 30-July 2 at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

“The Shop” Tattoo Parlor Now Open
The museum’s tattoo parlor, “The Shop,” officially opened on Monday, May 15. As the only tattoo parlor operating in a museum of this kind, “The Shop” contributes to the museum’s tactile, hands-on experience. Guests can now book tattoo appointments at www.thepunkrockmuseum.com.

As the museum moves into its second month, the Punk Collective continues to keep busy with artifact submissions and new programming added to the event calendar. The Triple Down Bar is also keeping guests hydrated by slinging drinks, including the already notorious “Fletcher” (a cocktail served in a Pringles can).

For more information or to purchase general admission or guided tour tickets, visit thepunkrockmuseum.com.

ABOUT THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM
The Punk Rock Museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild. Located in Las Vegas, it houses not only artifacts and memorabilia from across the world’s punk scene—such as handwritten lyrics, instruments, clothing, photos, flyers and artwork—but also a bar, wedding/wake chapel, tattoo parlor, punk merch shop and more. Encompassing 12,000 square feet at 1422 Western Ave., between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the museum celebrates the genre’s substantial cultural impact over the last half-century. For more information about The Punk Rock Museum, go to thepunkrockmuseum.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @thepunkrockmuseum.