🎂 Las Vegas resort turns 25 years old

Its not everyday a Las Vegas Resort turns 25 years old today! And, they are celebrating with Emeril, Buddy Valastro, and a $1.5 Billion reno.

In today’s edition:

• 🎂Venetian is having a birthday & gets quite the gift

• 🎵Schedule released for free concert series

• 🪄New show at Harrah’s starting July 2

• 🚌New shuttle hits the Strip

• 🎉Usher, Janet Jackson, Snoop, & so many more

• 💨Weather forecast blows away expectations

🎂 BIRTHDAYS

The Venetian Turns 25 & Gets a $1.5 Billion Renovation

Prepare your gondola gear and a cocktail! Celebration is in the air at The Venetian Resort as it marks 25 years with one of the most impressive hotel upgrades—a staggering $1.5 billion has been invested to upgrade the facility as it celebrates a quarter-century!

Here’s just a few of the renovations:

• Suites: A complete suite makeover, Carnival-style. Coming soon: sleep like Venetian royalty.

• Gaming: High-stakes lounging and a new poker room. Feeling lucky?

• Eats and Treats: Emeril pops champagne, Buddy bakes cakes, and cocktails get an upgrade!

• Say Goodbye to Kylie: Last chance to catch Kylie Minogue at The Venetian. Sparkles guaranteed!

➡️ Check out the Full Renovation Plan & 25th Anniversary Bash

DOWNTOWN

Free Concert Series Downtown Rocks! Schedule

The popular free concert series at Fremont Street Experience, Downtown is back this summer kicking off on Memorial Day weekend.

Here’s the lineup this year:

• Sat, May 25th – Seether (3rd Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, June 8th – Hoobastank (3rd Street Stage)

• Sat, June 8th – Soul Asylum (3rd Street Stage, 8:00 PM)

• Sat, June 29th – Boys like Girls (1st Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, July 6th – Chris Janson (3rd Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, July 20th – Sebastian Bach (1st Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, Aug. 31st – Common Kings (3rd Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, Sept. 7th – Joe Nichols (1st Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, Sept. 21st – Sublime with Rome (3rd Street Stage, 9:00 PM)

• Sat, Oct. 5th – To Be Announced

• Sat, Oct. 26th – To Be Announced

SHOWS

Colin Cloud Mastermind: New Show at Harrah’s

Colin Cloud is breaking up with Shin Lim with their last performance together on July 1. Cloud has a new show over at Harrah’s starting on July 2 where he’ll take his unique illusionist comedy out on his own.

Showtimes are Tuesday through Saturday at 6:00 pm each week.

➡️ Get tickets at ticketmaster.com

TRANSPORTATION

Free Shuttle 14: Between Planet13 & Area15

We’ve found the perfect partnership between the top cannabis shop and the trippiest attraction in Las Vegas. Area 15 and Planet 13 are providing a free shuttle service on a double decker Big Bus every Thursday - Sunday between noon - 10 pm.

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Before Cinco de Mayo events on Sunday, Usher brings back one of the biggest RnB and Hip Hop festivals all year.

Music

• Lovers and Friends at Vegas Festival Grounds | May 4 | Tickets

• Kylie Minogue at Venetian | May 3-4 | Tickets

• Pepe Aguilar at MGM Grand | May 4 | Tickets

• Garth Brooks at Caesars Palace | May 2-5 | Tickets

• Duran Duran at  Wynn | May 3-4 | Tickets

• Scorpions at Planet Hollywood | May 1-3 | Tickets

• ZZ Top at Palms | May 4 | ticketmaster.com

Comedy

• Matt Rife at Cosmopolitan | May 2-4 | Tickets

• Carlos Ballarta at Palms | May 3 | ticketmaster.com

• Mike Epps at Venetian | May 3-4 | ticketmaster.com

• Ralph Barbosa at Venetian | May 5 | Tickets

Magic

• Justin Willman at Venetian | May 3-4 | ticketmaster.com

Food & Wine

• Delmonico Steakhouse at Venetian celebrating 25 year Anniversary Dinner Event with Emeril Lagasse himself | May 3

• Wine Spectator's Grand Tour at Resorts World | May 4 | rwlasvegas.com

Sports

• Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile | May 3 | ticketmaster.com

• Alvarez vs. Munguia at T-Mobile | May 4 | Tickets

• Kentucky Derby Day at Paris and Circa | May 4 | cherirooftop.com & circa.com

Arts & Theater

• First Friday Downtown at Arts District | May 3 | Free Admission

• Swan Lake at The Smith Center | May 3-4 | thesmithcenter.com

🌞 WEATHER

Weather Forecast Blows Away Expectations