🎆 Summer officially kicks off this holiday weekend

The official start to summertime is Memorial Day weekend, and with it comes a couple free shows, great acts coming to town, new restaurants, and probably the last weekend without triple digit temps. 😎

In today’s edition:

• Fireworks kick off Downtown this weekend

• Lenny Kravitz announces a mini-residency

• $219,089 Winner at the Plaza

• New Sunset Station Sportsbook

• Two new restaurants open, and a 25 year old Picasso closing

• Lots of events this Memorial Day weekend

• 3 shows going on sale on Friday

• Triple digits start on Wednesday next week

🎆 SUMMER

Fireworks at the Plaza Every Friday Night

The Plaza Hotel has announced a special fireworks show every Friday night at 9:15pm throughout the summer.

• When? Every Friday at 9:15 p.m. from May 24 to August 30.

• Where? Fireworks viewed from the Plaza’s Carousel Bar and rooftop pool deck and Circa’s rooftop lounge, Legacy Club.

• Wanna Hit the Button? One lucky Plaza guest will be able to push the detonator button to set off the show!

• Cocktails Galore: Sip on the Frozen Firecracker and Watermelon Agua Fresca while you watch the show.

RESIDENCIES

Lenny Kravitz Mini-Residency: Five Nights in Vegas

Lenny Kravitz, at almost 60 years old, will perform five shows at Park MGM on October 18, 19, 23, 25, and 26. He'll debut his 12th album, "Blue Electric Light."

Known for blending hard rock, funk, reggae, soul, and R&B, Kravitz made history by winning the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002. Throughout his 35-year career, he's won numerous awards and sold 40 million albums.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at ticketmaster.com.

🎰 WINNERS

$219,089 Winner at the Plaza on Pai Gow Poker

Kudos to Shawn, a Las Vegas local, for turning a $200 buy-in into a 7-card straight flush in Pai Gow poker, earning a grand total of $219,089. This includes a $206,589 progressive win and a $12,500 Fortune Bonus bet.

SPORTS

New Sunset Station Sportsbook

Sunset Station's new STN Sportsbook is the ultimate game-day hangout. This 12,000 square-foot sports paradise features a whopping 150-foot LED screen wall that lets you catch every detail of multiple games at once. With tiered VIP seating, cozy lounge areas, and a buzzing bar scene, it's perfect for die-hard fans and casual viewers alike.

• Massive 150-foot LED screen wall for ultimate viewing

• VIP seating and comfy lounge spots seating 200 people

• Lively bar scene with screens everywhere

• 30 different feeds broadcast simultaneously

OPENING & CLOSINGS

New Mediterranean Grill Opens at GVR

Green Valley Ranch welcomes a new Mediterranean Grill called Ortikia featuring an open concept kitchen with a live fire grill & rotisserie. Opening day is June 3.

Parm Opens at Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria

From the chefs at Carbone, Parm opened this week in the Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria. If you’re in the mood for a Chicken Parm sandwich or a plate of pasta, come check it out!

Picasso Closing After 25 Years at Bellagio

Chef Julian Serrano, the founding chef of the award-winning restaurant Picasso at the Bellagio, will retire this August, leading to the restaurant's closure. Over its 25-year history, Picasso has earned highly respected culinary awards, including a James Beard Award nomination, two Michelin stars, and the Forbes Five-Star Award.

Known for its exceptional cuisine, authentic Picasso artwork, and stunning Bellagio fountain views, the restaurant was also featured in the film Ocean’s 11.

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Events

Music

• Babyface at Palms | May 25 | ticketmaster.com

• Maroon 5 at Park MGM | May 26-29 | Tickets

• Kool & The Gang at Westgate | May 24-25 | Tickets

• Carrie Underwood at Resorts World | May 26 - 29 | Tickets

• Ringo Starr at Venetian | May 26-29 | Tickets

• Jason Derulo at Venetian | May 24 -25 | ticketmaster.com

• Seether at Fremont St | May 25 | Free

• Lil Jon at Wet Republic | May 24 | taogroup.com

Comedy

• Sebastian Maniscalco at Wynn | May 26 | ticketmaster.com

• Andrew Schulz at Fontainebleau | May 25 | ticketmaster.com

• Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at Cosmopolitan | May 24, 25, 26 | Tickets

Theater & Dance

• Arabian Nights at Venetian | May 25 | ticketmaster.com

• From Broadway With Love at The Smith Center | May 25 | thesmithcenter.com

Fun & Games

• Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival | May 24-27 | punkrockbowling.com

• Fireworks at the Plaza | May 24 at 9:15pm | Free

🎟️ ON SALE

Going on Sale Friday May 24

• Beach Boys at Venetian | Sept 4

• Lenny Kravitz at Park MGM | Oct. 18, 19, 23, 25, and 26

• Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys at Venetian | August 2

🌞 WEATHER

Triple Digits Begin on Wednesday