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Westgate Las Vegas celebrates its team and 55 years of iconic memories
Westgate hasn’t just changed its name through its lifetime—it has operated as at least three different kinds of casino resorts, with different identities and priorities.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas
No matter what corner of the Valley you’re in, there’s not a bad seat to be had.
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Best Production Show: Absinthe
The Gazillionaire continues his reign.
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Best Museum: The Mob Museum
This is as close to the mob as you can get, without sleepin’ with the fishes.
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Best Place to See Sparks Fly: BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon
Destruct-A-Thon takes all the gear-grinding robot carnage we’ve come to love and amplifies it.
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Best Magician: Jen Kramer
Jen Kramer has truly one of the most family-friendly productions on or off the Strip.
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Best Art Explosion: Omega Mart
It’s sometimes easy to forget that this fully imagined parallel universe is the hard work of hundreds of artists.
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Best Art Gallery: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
This Strip gallery is where art meets luxury.
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Best Bookstore: The Writer’s Block
Just past the quaint entry café, word enthusiasts are welcomed to enter a world of written magic.
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Best Comedian: Carrot Top
Carrot Top is Las Vegas; one does not exist without the other.
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Best Burlesque Show: Cauldron Noir
Cauldron Noir is standout in the Valley’s expanding, exciting burlesque scene.
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Best Headliner: Donny Osmond
No Vegas entertainer has constructed a career quite like Donny.
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Best Comedy Open Mic: Wiseguys
Anyone bold enough to brave a local open mic will tell you the place to try out new material is at Wiseguys
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Best Live Theater: A Public Fit Theatre Company
A Public Fit blazes a fearless trail in the local theater world.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 27-July 3, 2024 edition)
Reality Gays at Wiseguys Town Square, Mountain Fest at Lee Canyon, Carlos Mencia at Harrah’s and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Free Will Astrology (June 27)
Taurus, now is an excellent time to start learning a new language or to increase your proficiency in your native tongue. Or both. It’s also a favorable phase to enrich your communication skills.
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Best Music Venue: Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl keeps music lovers coming back.
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Best Rising Local Act: Sani Bronco
The band's latest EP is a refreshingly straightforward take on bedroom rock and roll.
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Best Place to Dance: Area15
Area15 has found a truly significant groove.
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Best Off-Strip Lounge: Rouge Room
The Vegas experience isn’t easily replicated off-Strip, but Rouge Room nails the ambiance, sophistication and outright glamor to a tee.
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Best Nightclub: Zouk Nightclub
The talent lineup here is as diverse as it gets, including Illenium, Kaskade, Ludacris, T-Pain, Deadmau5 and more
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Best New Patio: Cheri Rooftop
A night on a Parisian rooftop sipping cocktails is all anyone ever wants, isn’t it?
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Best New Hookah: Pine Bistro
Pine Bistro’s craft hookah program goes above and beyond.
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Best Lounge: Juliet Cocktail Room
Saying goodbye to the Dorsey was tough, but this Victorian-style beauty has softened the blow.
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Best LGBTQ Bar: The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a LGBTQ mainstay.
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Best Latin Night: Deseo Latin Sundays at Omnia
Omnia’s signature Latin party started as a monthly event, but its popularity surged so quickly, Tao Group turned it into a weekly affair.
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Best Karaoke Night: Hard Hat Lounge
Hard Hat's Wednesday night karaoke is drawing in a crowd and becoming the spot to grab a cold one.
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Best Happy Hour: WSKY Bar & Grill
What’s better than happy hour? Two happy hours.
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Best Downtown Nightlife: Commonwealth
The best bars have character and Fremont East’s Commonwealth is rich with a sophisticated and artsy persona.
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Best DJ: DJ E-Rock
We salute our readers’ fine taste in DJs.
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Best Dive Bar: The Sand Dollar Lounge
The Sand Dollar Lounge has been one of local Vegas’ favorite end-up-there spots since 1976.
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Best Dive Bar DJ: DJ Cat Stro
Wax Wednesdays and Saturday Spins are some of Berlin’s most audibly eccentric nights, thanks to DJ Cat Stro.
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Best Dayclub: Encore Beach Club
The biggest day party on the Strip somehow continues to grow.
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Best Bakery: Freed’s Bakery
The 65-year-old bakery is a true Vegas tradition.
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Best Barbecue: SoulBelly BBQ
The only decision is whether to go with brisket, ribs, or bourbon-glazed pork belly.
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Best Bank-Breaker: Bazaar Meat By José Andrés
Bazaar Meat remains at the top of our list when we’re ready to drop some dough.
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Best Beer Garden: The Front Yard
It’s only natural that longtime locals’ fave Ellis Island Hotel and Casino could create the best place to kick back and enjoy the brews.
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Best Breakfast: Broken Yolk Cafe
Nobody does the most important meal of the day better than this neighborhood favorite.
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Best Brewery: Nevada Brew Works
The Vegas beer scene is thriving and your pick of the litter is this Downtown hot spot known for its Ariana Rye pale ale, well-spiced Hefeweizen and refreshing Golden Blonde Ale.
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Best Wine Shop: Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
On any given night, Khoury’s is the draw of the neighborhood.
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Best Brunch: La Neta Cocina y Lounge
La Neta infuses its Sunday brunch with the kind of character that gives Mexican cuisine its bold and spicy reputation.
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Best Burger: Bar Code Burgers
This unassuming tavern has evolved into a favorite UNLV sports bar and a perennial local burger favorite.
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Best Cocktail Presentation: Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge
A cocktail is great, but do you know what’s even better? A secret cocktail.
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Best Cocktails: The Cabinet of Curiosities
A curious place for curious palates, the Cabinet of Curiosities unfolds like a choose-your-own-adventure, enticing tastebuds with boozy elixirs that feel concocted from another time.
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Best Coffeehouse: Grouchy John’s Coffee
When looking for a place outside of the office or your home to grab a coffee and kick back, the friendly and flavorful Grouchy John’s is top option.
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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts
Sugar, spice, and poop emoji-themed doughnuts.
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Best Fine Dining: Oscar’s Steakhouse
The Plaza continues its interesting evolution but this classic experience remains one of the most iconic dining rooms in town.
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Best Local Chef: James Trees
James Trees is a Las Vegan first and a Beard Award-nominated chef second, and that’s exactly how he rolls.
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Consolation fight: Losing McGregor-Chandler hurts, but Pereira-Procházka sets up better for UFC 303
There’s no question fighting and a drive to be the best is the sole focus for Pereira and Procházka—the pair that now faces off in the main event of UFC 303 ...
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Best Golf Course: Shadow Creek Golf Course
Shadow Creek is a perennial favorite for players who are looking for the ultimate experience.
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Best Hometown Sports Hub: Lee’s Family Forum
This unique building is home to hockey’s Silver Knights, football’s Knight Hawks and volleyball’s Thrill.
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Best Live Sports Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Eight years in and it feels like we’re only getting started at T-Mobile.
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Best Male Athlete: Jonathan Marchessault
It’s hard to imagine the Knights without this Original Misfit on the ice.
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Best Mobile Betting App: Westgate SuperBook
Westgate has been the top choice for sports betting before it was called Westgate.
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Best Sports Bar: Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar
This place was conceived and designed as the ultimate sports bar experience.
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Best Sportsbook: Circa Sportsbook
Circa takes a fourth-straight championship in this category.
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Best Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Our readers are steadfast in their dedication to the first major league squad in Southern Nevada.
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Best Vegas Fandom: Vegas Golden Knights
VGK played to 103% capacity last season on the way to winning the Stanley Cup and repeated that attendance figure in 2023-24.
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Best Watch Party Spot: Stadium Swim
There’s never been a pool party in Las Vegas or anywhere else quite like Circa’s 4,000-capacity, rooftop dynamo.
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Best Afterhours: Drai’s After Hours
Drai’s has set the pace for more than 25 years at the heart of the Strip.
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Best Female Athlete: A’ja Wilson
It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas choosing anyone other than A’ja for this honor.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 27-July 3, 2024 edition)
Reality Gays at Wiseguys Town Square, Mountain Fest at Lee Canyon, Carlos Mencia at Harrah’s and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Free Will Astrology (June 27)
Taurus, now is an excellent time to start learning a new language or to increase your proficiency in your native tongue. Or both. It’s also a favorable phase to enrich your communication skills.
