The Vantage LV #18

Good morning, Vegas! Another week, another batch of festivals—and we’re barely getting started. From now through summer, this city’s going to be a nonstop carousel of food, music, art, and moments that remind you why we live here. So grab your shades, clear your calendar, and get comfortable with the idea that there’s always something going on. The momentum isn’t slowing down—it’s kicking into high gear.

💸 One price, endless flavor.
🍺 Downtown turns into one giant beer garden.
🎤 Two rock icons. One powerful stage.

Here’s what’s worth your time this week:

THE $10 EXPERIENCE
📍 Sunday, the 6th @ Sunset Park
​A new kind of food festival lands in Vegas this weekend—free to enter, with every dish priced at a clean $10. No cash, no cards—just simple vouchers and a seriously diverse spread of bites from local vendors. There’s more than food, too: live game shows, art installations, carnival rides, and a clever little upcycling zone called the Blitz Exchange. If you're looking for a day out with big flavor and low commitment, this one's got range.

Great Vegas Festival of Beer
📍 Saturday, the 5th @ DLVEC
​400+ beers. 100+ breweries. One massive day in the heart of the Arts District. The Great Vegas Festival of Beer returns with unlimited tastings, a stellar mix of local and national brewers, and a laid-back block party vibe that’s all about community and craft. Add in some good food, live music, and a sun-soaked street festival setting, and you’ve got one of the best beer events in the West.

Aviation Nation 2025
📍 Sat the 5th, & Sun the 6th @ Nellis Air Force Base
Step behind the gates of Nellis for one of the country’s largest air shows—complete with high-flying demos, vintage warbirds, and grounded exhibits of today’s most advanced aircraft. The Thunderbirds headline, but the real magic is seeing it all up close. Whether you're into history, horsepower, or just looking to be wowed, this one delivers sky-high spectacle.

Water Lantern Festival
📍 Sunday, the 6th @Craig Ranch Regional Park
As night falls, thousands of lanterns glide across the water—each carrying a handwritten wish, message, or memory. Your ticket includes a lantern, tealight, and marker, so you can take part in the glow. It’s quiet, reflective, and surprisingly moving—a gentle way to close out the weekend under soft music and stars.

High Tea in the Sky
📍 Saturday, the 5th @ Circa Resort & Casino
Afternoon tea gets the Vegas treatment—60 floors above the city at Legacy Club. Featuring fine teas from Tea & Whisk, a menu by Chef Barry Dakake, and live music to set the tone, this elevated tea service is elegance with skyline views. Come for the vibes, stay for the clotted cream and champagne.

Manifest Academy “Uprising”
📍 Sunday, the 6th @ The Container Park
Uprising is a celebration of voice, vision, and local youth talent—told through dance, music, spoken word, and immersive visuals. Produced by Manifest Academy, the show shines a light on real stories from the next generation of Las Vegans. It’s bold, creative, and full of heart.

Touch a Truck | Saturday, the 5th
📍 Saturday, the 5th @ Downtown Summerlin
Big trucks, small hands, and the joy of climbing into something way too big for you. This hands-on event invites kids to explore firetrucks, bulldozers, and other utility vehicles—complete with horns to honk and buttons to press. It’s loud, interactive, and guaranteed to deliver some wide-eyed moments.

Food Truck Market Days – Sunday, 11-4pm
A casual Sunday hangout with rotating food trucks, local vendors, and live music—all happening in the parking lot. Come hungry, browse a bit, and discover something new with every visit.

Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival – Saturday, 10-5pm
From rhythmic taiko drums to steaming bowls of yakisoba, this springtime festival celebrates Japanese culture through food, crafts, and performance. It's a family-friendly afternoon packed with tradition and community spirit.

Market in the Alley – Saturday, 11-4pm
Market in the Alley is back, this time popping up at UnCommons with its usual blend of handmade goods, creative vendors, and that unmistakable local energy. Grab a coffee, take a stroll, and support small business with style.

Papa Roach x Rise Against @ Grand Garden Arena | Sat, 4.05
Alt-rock royalty takes over MGM for a night of high-volume catharsis. Big riffs, bigger nostalgia, and a crowd that knows every lyric by heart.

Katrina Bree @ Sand Dollar Lounge | Thurs, 4.03
Smooth vocals, jazzy vibes, and a little bit of soul in one of the city’s most beloved live music lounges. It's like a cocktail in song form.

Hello Kitty Rave @ Moonlight Karaoke Lounge | Sat, 4.05
A kawaii-fueled rave where EDM meets cosplay. Expect candy-colored chaos, hard beats, and one extremely cute dance floor.

Harry Mack - Anomaly Tour @ House of Blues | Thurs, 4.03
The king of off-the-dome freestyle returns with bars so sharp you’ll swear they were written. Interactive, electrifying, and deeply original.

Ma’am Jam @ Plaza Hotel | Fri, 4.04
A night of powerhouse women taking the stage with soul, sass, and a whole lot of talent. It’s funky, fiery, and full of heart.

Unlikely Candidates @ Backstage Bar & Billiards | Sat, 4.05
Alt-pop with a Southern edge, served up in an intimate Fremont venue. They’ve got hooks, energy, and a knack for leaving crowds impressed.

Chris Brown @ Allegiant Stadium | Sept. 19-20
Backed by dancers and decades of hits, the R&B showman returns with a stadium-sized production. Tickets are officially live.

UNITY Additional Dates @ Sphere | 9.19 - 10.18
The Tomorrowland x Insomniac mega-show at Sphere just added more nights. Expect next-level visuals, massive DJs, and an experience that’s hard to top.

Ancient Aliens Live @ Green Valley Ranch Resort | 5.24
From unexplained phenomena to some very expressive hairstyles—TV’s most out-there thinkers bring their theories to the live stage. Aliens not guaranteed, entertainment definitely is.

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