What to See Hear Do: October 8-14

By Mike Prevatt

Published October 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM PDT

Singer crowdsurfing at the Best Friends Forever festival

There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada.

Here to help us sort out our weekend plans is KNPR producer Mike Prevatt, who oversees the arts and culture beat for Nevada Public Radio.

October 11
Free to Read at Clark County Library
October 11
Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival at Water Street Plaza
Asian Lantern Festival at College of Southern Nevada, Charleston
October 10-12
Best Friends Forever Festival at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Mike Prevatt producer, State of Nevada

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Mike Prevatt

Mike has been a producer for State of Nevada since 2019. He produces — and occasionally hosts — segments covering entertainment, gaming & tourism, sports, health, Nevada’s marijuana industry, and other areas of Nevada life.

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