Six the Musical
Musical Theater
March 21-May 7
My inner theater and history nerds are both infatuated with this Tony Award-winning musical about the six wives of England’s King Henry VIII. The often comical, occasionally touching play is an homage to both Henry’s wives and the music divas on which the musical is modeled. Couple that with its similarity in tone and execution to Hamilton — whose compelling music and diverse casting transformed Broadway — and you get a romp that lives up to its mantra: Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, live! (AD) Times vary, $78-138, the Venetian’s Palazzo Theatre, venetianlasvegas.com/entertainment
Soliloquy
Art Exhibit
March 9-May 12
Anthony Bondi’s “Soliloquy” breathes new life into the old art form of collage, reimagining it by incorporating analog techniques into digital pieces. One remarkable aspect of the collection is Bondi’s use of classic Vegas motifs juxtaposed with ordinary people, creating what he describes as an intersection, where exhibit visitors can explore what Vegas means to them in all its transitory, impermanent glory. (Anne Davis) Gallery times vary, free, Core Contemporary, corecontemporary.com
Viva Las Vegas
Festival
April 27-30
Set your curling irons to “victory roll” — it’s time for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, back for its 26th installment. Count on the usual classic car shows, live music and dance, vintage fashion shows, and the general retro vibe. (AD) $40-250, The Orleans Hotel and Casino, vivalasvegas.net
Tacos and Tamales Festival
Food Festival
April 29
Tacos, tamales, and all things delicious — that's how this festival helps celebrate Mexican Independence Day. A longtime fixture of the Vegas food scene, this year the festival is back with fan favorite offerings like lucha libre events and alcohol tastings (preferably in that order, for those participating). Once you’ve pre-gamed Cinco de Mayo at the Tacos and Tamales Festival, head over to the East Las Vegas Community Center on May 5 for more Mexican food, art, and entertainment. (AD) 10a-10p, free-$25, Desert Breeze Park, tacosandtamaleslv.com
Reggae in the Desert
Music Festival
May 6
The city’s biggest Reggae festival pairs hot Caribbean beats with Vegas’ warming May weather. Headliners this time around include Eek-A-Mouse, the Wailers, and Morgan Heritage. Besides music, the festival also boasts an impressive number of Carribean-inspired food, beverage, and merchandise vendors. (AD) 11a-11p, $75-204, Clark County Amphitheatre, reggaeinthedesert.com
Concert in the Skate Park
Concert
May 6
As the last of seven free concerts in the park — a series organized by the City of Las Vegas — this event caters to those who love good music but don’t fancy sitting still through an entire concert. Bust out a few salchows and toe loops while listening to music from Astroid M Records artists, or take a break to grab some grub from the various vendors so you’re fueled up for the after-dark skate sessions. (AD) 4-9p, free, Garehime Heights Skate Park, lasvegasnevada.gov
5k Prayer Run/Walk
Marathon
May 7
No cause deserves a few hours of your weekend more than domestic violence, sexual assault, and missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW). Local Indigenous organizers Her 38 Roses, Fifth Sun Project, and Green Corn are teaming up for a 5k, which will wind through the beautiful Floyd Lamb Trail. Besides the run/walk, the day will also include speakers, dancers, a cultural presentation, and a tree planting dedication for Debra BlackCrow, a local victim of MMIW violence. (Oona Robertson) 10a-1p, $20, Floyd Lamb Trail at Tule Springs, Her38roses.org