ANNE FISHBEIN
There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting April 30.
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April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
April 30, 2026
At Nevada State Museum, LV
- How might the Live Nation monopoly ruling impact the Las Vegas Strip?
- New UNLV program helps more Indigenous students get into graduate programs
- Henderson behavioral health pilot, Athletics stadium construction and Raiders draft grades
- Remembering Marydean Martin: Librarian and Community Builder
- Spring hiking is for everyone
- Infant vaccination push, Clark County air quality and Shelley Berkley address
- Raiders pin their hopes on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft
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ANNE FISHBEIN
There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting April 30.
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