The Vantage LV #37

Good morning, Vegas! The heat is creeping up, the monsoons are still playing hard to get, and the city’s officially shifted into summer survival mode. That means indoor pop-ups, cold drinks, and nighttime markets that don’t feel like walking on the sun. Whether you’re chasing weird, wonderful, or downright nostalgic—this week’s got a little of everything.

🎤 BINI lands at Virgin with pop, power, and sparkle
🧙‍♀️ The Sphere drops a house on the Strip—literally
🥞 Goth Brunch returns with tiki mugs and moody eyeliner

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

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The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Las Vegas just got a glow-up on its yellow Brick Road—The Wizard of Oz immersive experience has officially launched ticket sales for its grand debut on August 28 at Sphere. Ahead of the opening, the venue unveiled a giant-scale activation: a massive “squished” Wicked Witch’s legs and 22-foot ruby slippers sticking out from beneath the Sphere, parked like a wayward house from the Kansas set.

This isn’t just a movie screening, it’s a full-on sensory journey, complete with 16K visuals, wind, scent, haptic seats, and remastered score on 167,000 speakers. Tickets went live June 10 (Judy Garland’s birthday, no less), and they’re already moving fast—consider this your cue to click some heels and grab yours before they melt away.

BINI - BINIverse World Tour
📍 June 13th @ Virgin Hotels
​The Philippines’ chart‑topping P‑pop powerhouse BINI arrives at Virgin’s Theater for their first-ever Vegas headline, fresh off U.S. tour stops and the release of their international EP BINIverse. Expect bubblegum beats, choreo that hits like “Cherry on Top,” and maybe even a sneak of their new “Shagidi” single, straight from Manila to the Strip.

Nightmare on Jones Street
📍 June 13th @ Spring Valley
​Friday the 13th gets a glow‑up at Studio 21 Tattoo with $113 spooky‑flash tattoos all afternoon, perfect for taking home a badass horror souvenir. Then slide into a dark‑vibe group art show featuring local creatives pushing moody, macabre energy.

Stern Army IFPA Pinball Tournament
📍 June 13th @ Asylum Bar in Area15
​Calling all flipper fanatics—Asylum Bar is hosting the official IFPA‑sanctioned Stern Army tournament, featuring the brand‑new Stern "King Kong: Myth of Terror Island" machine.. This open-to-all showdown serves up ranking points, giveaways, and prime bragging rights in a 3-to-5 strike knockout format.

Zumiez More than Rolling
📍 June 14th @ Area15
​Zumiez is back with its More Than Rolling street-culture celebration at Area15, jam-packed with live music, skate demos, cornhole, and that DIY energy everyone loves. This free, all‑ages hangout puts the spotlight on skate and art culture, turning Area15 into a day-long community pop‑up.

Museum of Illusions
📍 The Cosmopolitan
One of the Strip’s most photogenic attractions just got a refresh—Museum of Illusions has added four brand-new exhibits to its lineup. Highlights include a Vegas-themed Building Illusion, a neon-drenched Reversed Room, and an RGB Room designed by Milan-based art collective Carnovsky.

Goth Brunch
📍 June 15th @ Golden Tiki
​Sunday gets a dark twist at Golden Tiki’s Goth Brunch, hosted by Ray Wyland and the Tiki Goth Club. Expect specialty brunch bites and spooky‑surf vibes spun by DJ Afterschool Special, who’ll be spinning darker shades of surf, exotica, punk, and goth all afternoon.

Prowl Cocktail Bar
📍 Downtown Las Vegas
​Downtown’s Arts District just got a little wilder with the arrival of Prowl, a jungle‑themed cocktail bar bringing dark, ritual‑style drinks into an immersive, shadowy habitat. Tucked into a lush, moody space; their menu reads like a bestiary—try the tamarind‑smoked Jungle Smoke or the rosemary‑kissed Predator’s Mark and feel your instincts come alive.

Khao Soi - Thai Style Noodle House
📍 Spring Valley
​A new spot that’s already winning locals over with Northern Thai classics like creamy coconut curry khao soi and fresh-tasting Tom Yum noodle soup, served up in no-frills & casual surroundings . With late-night hours (open until midnight), it’s become a go-to for late dinners and delivery crowd.

Via Via Food Hall
📍 The Venetian
The Strip’s newest luxury food hall just opened with a stacked lineup: Howlin’ Ray’s, Scarr’s Pizza, Ivan Ramen, All’Antico Vinaio, and more—all under one roof near the Grand Colonnade. It’s a fast-moving, flavor-loaded hit parade that brings national cult favorites to Vegas without the airfare. Come hungry.

Kick off your weekend at Fergusons with a trio of vibrant pop‑up markets this Saturday, spotlighting local creators, spooky finds, and young entrepreneurs.

Pinup Ally’s Retro Hex Market
📍 June 14th @ Gather House
A spooky‑chic vendor fair full of retro skull gear, oddities, DIY booths, and cosplayers, this Hex Market brings that irresistible vintage‑horror flair.

Holoholo Market
📍 June 14th @ Ferguson’s Downtown
​Browse a curated mix of 15+ AAPI vendors serving everything from art to snacks, all tied together with lively community energy.

Kid Starter Youth Market
📍 June 14th @ Ferguson’s Downtown
​Support pint‑sized hustlers as they showcase handmade goods and entrepreneurial spirit. This youth‑run pop‑up is packed with charm and creative flair.

“Weird Al” Yankovic
📍 June 13th+ @ The Venetian
​Vegas gets a full serving of parody gold as comedy‑music legend “Weird Al” brings his Bigger & Weirder tour to The Venetian bringing crowd‑pleasing hits, deep cuts, and special guest Puddles Pity Party working the stage.

Ball at the Wall: Cosmic Disco
📍 June 13th @ Area15
​Get transported to an interstellar dance floor at AREA15’s Cosmic Disco, where the MEGA‑SCOPES crew will light up The Wall with funky space‑age grooves and cosmic visuals.

Joyhauser
📍 June 13th @ The Portal
​Belgian techno heavyweight Joyhauser headlines The Portal for ENCODE 5.0. Expect a relentless night of driving beats and immersive light shows.

Summertime Sadness
📍 June 13th @ Brooklyn Bowl
​Club 90’s delivers all the Lana Del Rey feels at Brooklyn Bowl’s Summertime Sadness party, a sultry, nostalgic trip through her biggest hits and the perfect summer vibe.

Omalza
📍 June 13th @ Sand Dollar Lounge
​Catch Omalza’s electrifying blend of rock and blues late-night at the legendary Sand Dollar Lounge. It’s intimate, soulful, and born from a venue that’s hosted legends.

Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse Coming to Vegas
​Scott Sartiano is bringing his Neapolitan-rooted Italian steakhouse, complete with caviar cannoli and tableside tomahawk carving to Wynn Las Vegas this winter, next to the exclusive Zero Bond club.

The Hat Coming to Vegas
The cult-favorite SoCal pastrami‑dip joint The Hat is officially under construction on S. Rainbow Blvd in Spring Valley, its first location outside California.

WrestleMania 42 Confirmed for 2026 in Vegas
Vegas scored a booking hat-trick: WrestleMania 42 is locked in for April 18–19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium, making it the second consecutive WrestleMania hosted here.

F1 2026 Dates Set for Vegas
The 2026 Formula 1 season officially wraps up with the Las Vegas Grand Prix slated for November 19–21 on the Strip circuit, marking its spot in a 24-race global calendar.

Last weekend I dove into the Market in the Alley night market at UnCommons, loading up on local standouts like my favorite indulgence, the banana bread from Bananeff Bread. I also embraced my nerdier side at Omniscience Cards & Games, battling through the Final Fantasy Pre-Release and reliving my Magic the Gathering groove with friends. Nothing like casting spells in a cozy, community-driven game shop.

Midweek called for a culinary treat, so we hit the pastaRAMEN pop-up at Bar Zazu in Resorts World. That Cacio e Pepe Gyoza practically disappeared off the plate, and the Mochi Ramen Carbonara Tsukemen (with tableside pour) was one of the most inventive mash-ups I’ve slurped this year. With a busy week behind us, I’m gearing up to unwind at Prowl and Petrol Head—two brand-new spots that promise great vibes.

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