Mexican Independence Day Celebrates in Vegas

Mexican Independence Day is this weekend, and there are over 40 concerts and shows to celebrate in Las Vegas, including a new modern Mexican restaurant at Town Square.

• Black Eyed Peas Announce New Residency

• Mexican Independence Day Free Concerts

• MGM Grand Closing a Breakfast/Lunch Spot

• Wahlberg Opens a New Mexican Restaurant in Vegas

• $1.6M Winner at Planet Hollywood

• Weather Outlook: 80s & 90s!

• 📸Photo of the Week: MGM Resorts 100-Megawatt Solar Array

RESIDENCIES

Black Eyed Peas Announce New Residency

The Sphere agreed to turn it down after complaints from nearby residents about noise disturbances. Since opening with a U2 concert series, the venue's music and sound effects were heard late into the night in surrounding neighborhoods.

But, the Sphere’s Exosphere (outside) audio system was on full display during the July 4 event. In response, The Sphere has agreed to cap outdoor event sound levels at 85 decibels.

This seems to be a compromise the whole neighborhood can agree to.

SHOWS

Mexican Independence Day Free Concerts

The Fremont Street Experience is gearing up for Mexican Independence Day celebration this weekend, transforming into a Latin fiesta over three days with 30 performers and more than 100 hours of continuous entertainment across four stages.

Attendees can look forward to a range of Latin music genres, including Latin pop, rock, Latin EDM, and Salsa, with headlining acts such as Outlaw Mariachi. Music lovers will also enjoy the new "Silent Disco," where they can dance to DJ-led sets through wireless headphones. The lineup of performers includes:

• Outlaw Mariachi

• Latin Breeze

• Titico

• Volume 1

• XCSO

• Havana Express

• LVADO

• Variation 5

• Sonz

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

MGM Grand Closing a Breakfast/Lunch Spot

The Avenue Cafe in MGM Grand is closing in November to make room for a new restaurant in February 2025. The cafe was known for a quick breakfast and lunch spot with basic offerings.

No details about the February replacement have been released yet.

Wahlberg Opens a New Mexican Restaurant in Vegas

Mark Wahlberg continues to expand his restaurant empire, but this time with a modern Mexican spot at Town Square. It’s called Flecha Cantina, and it opens officially on Saturday.

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💰WINNERS

$1.6M Winner at Planet Hollywood

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Music

• P!nk at Allegiant Stadium | Sept 13 | Tickets $25+

• Luis Miguel at Caesars Palace | Sept 12-15 | Tickets $205+

• Fatima 100% at Planet Hollywood | Sept 12-14 | Tickets $44+

• Gloria Trevi at Planet Hollywood | Sept 13 | Tickets $55+

• Banda MS at Mandalay Bay | Sept 13 | Tickets $81

• Franco Escamilla at MGM Grand | Sept 13 | Tickets $25

• Slaughter at Golden Nugget | Sept 13 | Tickets $57

• Matute at Venetian | Sept 13 | Tickets $151+

• Lucero y Mijares at Resorts World | Sept 13 | Tickets $110

• Peso Pluma at T-Mobile | Sept 13 | Tickets $83

• Rumbazo Music Festival at Downtown Events Center | Sept 14 | Tickets $109+

• Carín León at Mandalay Bay | Sept 14 | Tickets $208+

• Alejandro Fernández at MGM Grand | Sept 14-15 | Tickets $18+

• Emmanuel at Venetian | Sept 14-15 | Tickets $88

• Fuerza Regida at T-Mobile | Sept 15 | Tickets $84

Comedy

• Gordie Brown at Golden Nugget | Sept 12-26 | Tickets $25+

• Felipe Esparza at MGM Grand | Sept 13 | Tickets $152+

• Andrew Schulz at Fontainebleau | Sept 13 | Tickets $87

• Gabriel Iglesias at Cosmopolitan | Sept 13-14 | Tickets $131

Sports

• Noche UFC at The Sphere | Sept 14 | Tickets $780

SHOWS

Going on Sale Friday, September 13

• Black Eyed Peas at Planet Hollywood | Feb 15-May 31 | Tickets $118+

• Heart at Fontainbleau | Feb 28 | Tickets $121+

🌞WEATHER

80s & 90s!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

MGM Resorts 100-Megawatt Solar Array

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Till next week!

Jenn