The Guide

Hope Means Nevada is a community-based non-profit focused on supporting youth mental health, eliminating youth suicide in the state and empowering Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. Its “Walk Across Nevada” is five-week statewide challenge running Oct. 17 to Nov. 21. Communities across the state are encouraged to log their miles using the Strava app to raise awareness for youth mental wellness.

“Walk Across Nevada” encourages teens and adults statewide to turn their everyday walks into meaningful action. Every step helps raise awareness for youth mental wellness while elevating HMN’s mission of eliminating teen suicide and empowering Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. Participation in the challenge is free, but fundraising for HMN is also encouraged.

Details at Get Tickets.

The annual event returns in a new location. This will be another mesmerizing night under the lanterns, filled with diverse traditions, tantalizing flavors, Las Vegas vendors, and captivating cultural performances. Their goal is to unite locals, tourists, and lovers of different cuisines to celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community. It was formerly known as the ACDC Asian Night Market.

Experience an unforgettable evening of Nigerian culture, cinema, and conversation in Las Vegas in this annual cultural celebration bringing Nigerian stories and global perspectives to the heart of Las Vegas.

This year's event explores Identity • Diaspora • Belonging, featuring a special screening of Gone Too Far!, the acclaimed British-Nigerian comedy adapted from Bola Agbaje's Olivier Award-winning stage play and premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. Through humor and heart, the film explores family, cultural pride, and the complexities of belonging across cultures.

The evening begins with a vibrant cocktail reception and red carpet, featuring Nigerian art, literature, fashion, delicious small chops, and light refreshments. Guests are encouraged to celebrate Nigerian and African style through their attire.

Following the screening, acclaimed Nigerian actor O.C. Ukeje, who stars in the film, will join invited panelists for a conversation exploring identity, diaspora, and belonging through artistic, scholarly, and lived perspectives.

Sam hosts a makeshift internet talk show from the basement of his father’s crumbling urban home. Upstairs, the older generations of the family struggle to coexist, barely managing to communicate despite sharing the same roof. When a long-lost uncle reappears, the fragile balance is disrupted and the men are forced to confront their past, the present, and the stark reality of their uncertain futures. Darkly comic and sharply observant, Talk Show blends humor and pathos in a portrait of one family’s desperate attempt to stay connected.

No performance on October 31.

Samantha Fish, a leading guitarist of her generation, is known for her boldness, musicianship, and emotional depth. A multi-award-winning festival headliner, she’s celebrated for explosive live shows, fearless songwriting, and artistic command. Her second Grammy nomination recognizes Paper Doll, an album of nine powerful, defiant songs.

With her upcoming live album Paper Doll Live, Fish showcases the electrifying stage presence that defines her career. “Truly, this is for the fans,” Fish says of making her first official live record. “We’ve had numerous requests over the years. Paper Doll felt so great on stage—it felt like the perfect time to showcase the band and our live show.”

Special guest will be five-time Grammy nominee Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars. Stepping out from behind the drums, Cody will take command and deliver a rare solo set on piano. Expect a masterclass in boogie-woogie, soulful gospel, and deep Hill Country blues. Do not miss the chance to see this rare performance by American roots royalty.

Duck Duck Shed is a four-day celebration of Las Vegas aesthetic. Multiple events each day highlight the city's design, architectural, cultural, and entertainment history and offerings. Presented, produced, and partly hosted by the Neon Museum, with other locations scattered across the Las Vegas valley.

For schedule and ticket info, visit here.

Christy J. Kendall’s Shining Water (A Wildlife Refuge Mystery) brings her popular murder mystery series to Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. north of Las Vegas. She will talk and sign books at at both Pahranagat and Desert National Wildlife Refuges.

Christy has a Master of Science in Wildlife degree and served for twenty-five years as a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist and Refuge Manager across the country. During those years, she worked with the employees, volunteers, and non-profit organizations who gave their support to conservation. In her mysteries she uses fictional characters to tell their stories.

She will be at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. Check her website.

Sam hosts a makeshift internet talk show from the basement of his father’s crumbling urban home. Upstairs, the older generations of the family struggle to coexist, barely managing to communicate despite sharing the same roof. When a long-lost uncle reappears, the fragile balance is disrupted and the men are forced to confront their past, the present, and the stark reality of their uncertain futures. Darkly comic and sharply observant, Talk Show blends humor and pathos in a portrait of one family’s desperate attempt to stay connected.

No performance on October 31.

Henderson singer and guitarist Bill Sanderson will play classic country and rock tunes in what promises to be a an evening of familiar favorites and a relaxed, crowd-friendly show.

Experience the holidays like never before with the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum’s annual tradition, A December to Remember. This year’s exhibition explores a powerful idea: culture and science are deeply intertwined – the food we make, the songs we sing, the decorations we choose, and the ways we adapt to winter all have scientific foundations.

This museum-curated, community-created exhibition features original artwork from local artists of all ages, cultural workshops, and weekend science exploration experiences, connecting cherished holiday traditions to the biology, chemistry, and physics hiding inside them. Come discover the real stories, traditions, and voices that make our Southern Nevada community so beautifully diverse.

The museum is looking for 2D and 3D artwork from the community inspired by how people seek light, warmth, and connection across cultures. Submissions can be made through November 13. Find out more at Get Tickets.