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The Vantage LV #35
Theater in bars, raves in warehouses, jazz in the park. Good times everywhere.
Matthew Prindiville
June 05, 2025
Your locally curated guide to to the best brand-new eats, events, and hidden gems
[Issue #035 | June 5th, 2025]
Good morning, Vegas! This week has been a strange one—sky opening up like it’s monsoon season, then snapping right back to triple-digit heat. Still, there’s something nice about the city in this weird in-between. People are out, events are popping, and the mix of energy and unpredictability feels… well, like Vegas.
🎭 115 shows. Zero rules.
🕺 This market has a DJ—and a disco ball.
🎤 Just announced: the lineup everyone will be talking about.
Here’s what’s worth your time this week:
Downtown’s most daring festival is back. Fallout Fringe returns this month with over 115 performances across five venues—Majestic, VTC, Notoriety, Cheapshot, and Cornish Pasty—bringing three weeks of weird, wild, and wonderfully independent theater to the heart of the city. It’s artist-run, locally fueled, and designed to be explored on foot (or bike, or scooter, or however you move through a creative fever dream).
One standout: Knives Knives Knives, a one-act comedy stitched entirely from real Trump speech transcripts. Re-edited and recontextualized by writer Rohit Kumar, the dialogue is delivered by brand-new characters in absurd new settings—where it somehow makes just as much sense (or nonsense) as the original speeches. It’s sharp, strange, and seriously fun.
Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2025
📍 The Orleans Hotel & Casino | June 5–8
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend returns with its signature blend of glamour, history, and high kicks. This four-day celebration features showcases like "Movers, Shakers & Innovators," "Titans & Icons of Tease," and the prestigious "Miss Exotic World" competition. It's not just a spectacle; it's a living tribute to the art form's rich legacy. With the museum set to close in July, this year's event carries added significance.
I Am Love – Film Screening & Fundraiser
📍 The Beverly Theater | June 7
Hosted by the Love Yourself Foundation, this event brings together food, conversation, and creative activities all centered around community healing and self-worth. It’s a soft landing spot for anyone needing a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be solitary; and love, in all forms, still matters.
Millennium Dance Complex: Summer Showcase 2025
📍 Windmill Library | June 7
More than 70 dancers. Multiple styles. One seriously impressive showing. Millennium’s Summer Showcase blends high-level choreography with real local passion, spotlighting performers of all ages in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and more. If you want to see where the next wave of Vegas talent is growing, start here.
As I Am: A Night of Authenticity
📍 Fergusons Downtown | June 7
This evening of reflection and connection invites guests to drop the mask and step into real conversation. Think guided workshops, creative exercises, and a space designed to feel like a deep breath. Whether you’re working through something or just looking to feel a little more seen, this is a solid way to end the weekend.
Sploinky Rave
📍 AREA15 | June 6
This bass-forward rave inside AREA15 promises five hours of eye-popping visuals, genre-fluid DJ sets, and immersive energy from the moment you walk in. If your idea of a good night involves strobe lights, curated chaos, and at least one costume “huh?!” moment, this one’s for you.
Market in the Alley x Discoshow
📍 UnCommons | June 7, 6–10 PM
This Saturday night, Market in the Alley gets a sequin-studded remix. DISCOSHOW—the new Spiegelworld spectacle now lighting up The LINQ—will pop up at UnCommons with a mini taste of its high-glam, high-energy homage to ‘70s disco culture. Check out a live DJ set by Farika, a rooftop-ready dance party, and surprise giveaways.
Neon Night Market
📍 Mini Grand Prix Las Vegas | June 7, 5–8 PM
I ❤️ Locals is turning Mini Grand Prix into a glow-in-the-dark block party. The Neon Night Market packs in foam pits, food vendors, shopping booths, and live music—plus it's dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and Instagram-ready. Think summer carnival vibes with a local twist.
Novii Avenue World Fashion Show
📍 Taverna Costera Rooftop | June 8, 6–10 PM | 21+
Novii Avenue is throwing a rooftop runway show and market centered on art, femininity, and global expression. Live performances, curated vendors, and a fashion lineup that blends streetwear edge with cultural flair awaits.
Downtown Rocks: Buckcherry
📍 1st Street Stage, Fremont Street Experience | June 7
Downtown Rocks continues its free summer concert series with Buckcherry taking the stage. Known for their high-energy performances, this is a chance to enjoy live rock music under the neon lights of Fremont Street.
Jazz in the Park: Free Concert Series
📍 Clark County Amphitheater | June 7
Concluding the 35th annual Jazz in the Park series, saxophonists Jackiem Joyner and Jessy J bring smooth jazz melodies to the outdoor amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of music under the stars.
Morning Espressoul
📍 Makers & Finders, Downtown | June 6
Start your week with soulful R&B tunes and freshly brewed coffee at Morning Espressoul. This collaboration between The Culdesac and Makers & Finders offers a relaxed atmosphere to ease into your Monday.
Tokyo Machine
📍 Discopussy | June 6
Tokyo Machine brings his unique 8-bit inspired EDM to Discopussy as part of the CHOMPO Label Showcase Tour. Joined by Teminite and Boom Kitty, expect a night of high-energy performances and nostalgic beats.
Aurelio Voltaire
📍 Backstage Bar & Billiards | June 6
Dark cabaret? Comic book goth ballads? Theatrical vampire vaudeville? Yes. Voltaire’s cult-followed tour lands downtown with an evening that’s part concert, part Halloween fever dream. Show up curious, leave mildly cursed (in a fun way).
Bob Marley: Hope Road
📍 Mandalay Bay | Opens June 25
This immersive experience celebrates Bob Marley's life and music, offering a daytime walk-through and evening live performances. Set in a reimagined 1970s New York City nightclub, the show combines live music, dynamic performances, and interactive storytelling. It's a unique tribute to Marley's enduring legacy.
Tears for Fears: Songs for a Nervous Planet
📍 Fontainebleau | Select dates Sept–Oct
The iconic British duo returns to Las Vegas with their fresh residency, featuring hits like "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." Following sold-out shows, they've added six new dates this fall. Experience their timeless music live in an intimate setting.
Lainey Wilson: Wildflowers and Wild Horses
📍 T-Mobile Arena | December 7
Country music star Lainey Wilson brings her latest tour to Las Vegas, coinciding with the National Finals Rodeo. Known for her blend of classic and contemporary country, Wilson's performance promises an evening of heartfelt storytelling and dynamic music.
High Steaks Vegas
📍 Rio Hotel & Casino
Chef James Trees is set to revitalize the iconic VooDoo Steak at the Rio into High Steaks Vegas, with an anticipated opening in October. This transformation aims to blend the venue's storied past with a modern steakhouse experience, offering panoramic views and a refreshed menu.
Beast Games Season 2
📍 Near South Point Hotel
MrBeast's popular reality competition, Beast Games, is returning to Las Vegas for its second season. Filming is scheduled to commence mid-June near the South Point Hotel, featuring a massive soundstage and a $5 million prize. The production is expected to provide a significant economic boost to the area.
iHeartRadio Music Festival
📍 T-Mobile Arena | September 19–20
The lineup just dropped for one of the city’s biggest music events of the year. iHeartRadio’s 2025 edition will bring Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, and Maroon 5 to the T-Mobile Arena this fall, with more names on the way.
We’ve been trying to make the most of Restaurant Week, which continues to be one of the most feel-good ways to dine out in Vegas. With so many spots offering pre-fixe menus, it takes the guesswork out of trying something new, and knowing the proceeds go to a good cause makes it even easier to say yes to dessert.
I also finally made it to Oddyssey Noir at AREA15, and it delivered exactly what I hoped it would. Tucked inside the old Lost Spirits Distillery, the space has been reimagined as a warehouse-style rave with immersive performances, strong DJ sets, and spectacular and spooky interior remodeling. With only one more date announced, it’s unclear if it’ll become a regular thing, but I hope it does—there’s real potential there.
On the way out, we saw Avantgardey, the viral dance group from Japan, casually rehearsing outside before heading in to shoot a new piece. Check it out here to get a glimpse inside this spooky venue:
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