Vegas Mix Tape

If there’s a theme to this “mixtape,” it’s about the pursuit of pleasure, for which there are many exciting roads to go down in Vegas. Enjoy Hawaii street food delights, mochi donuts, and a Tokyo-style Italian restaurant in Chinatown.

A buzzy pizza spot in Chinatown, an ‘80s musical extravaganza, a modern neighborhood restaurant in the Arts District, and more light up this “mixtape.”

Where to dine after midnight? Head to Krung Siam Thai Restaurant & Bar and Casa de Raku in Chinatown, two of the tracks on this “mixtape.” For live music, the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino offers top live enterta...

The Tropicana and Mirage are already sadly missed, but that’s Vegas for you; it’s the city of constant change. At the same time, its ongoing growth is astounding—so much so that it’s hard to believe the incredibly captivating Sphere is less than one year...

In a city that’s always evolving with new places, it’s important to salute what is classic. For this “mixtape,” I dined at well-established Lemongrass, Piero’s Italian Cuisine, and Carson Kitchen and enjoyed shows by veteran musical artists like Dead &amp...

Diverse and vibrant, Las Vegas continues to evolve on and off the Strip. Take a good look, and you might find something new, like the intriguingly named Queen Cultivation. It’s one of the “tracks” in this “mixtape” spotlighting live music, food, spiritual...

Taking advantage of the warmer temps, “Las Vegas Mixtape” headed to “Sammy’s Island” at the Palms Pool and the outdoor Punk Rock Bowling music festival at Downtown Events Center. It was also rewarding to wander around the bustling Arts District during EDC...

After what has felt like the longest Vegas winter, “Las Vegas Mixtape” enjoyed the warm weather all over town, hitting Red Rock Canyon, the Palms Pool, and Fine Company’s outdoor patio in downtown Summerlin.

Keeping it fresh, whether it’s going someplace new or classic—that’s the aim of the “Las Vegas Mixtape” column. In these five “tracks,” I saw a comedic master at an iconic venue, stopped into a store for winners and losers, attended a wild Halloween-in-Ap...

There’s so much to see and do in Las Vegas, even without venturing to The Strip. In these five “tracks,” I experience food theatrics at a Mexican restaurant, the timelessness of a touring Broadway musical, aisles of treasures at an antique mall, a classic...

The thrills keep coming in Vegas. For this “mixtape,” I experienced a supersonic drag show, went down a sweet new rabbit hole in Chinatown, found spirituality in a shopping plaza, saw a classic rock band who keep the fire burning, and dined at a master Ve...

For this “mixtape,” I experienced night fever, nuclear war paranoia, and a new Asian food hall in the unlikely area of Spring Valley Ranch. I was also in the presence of a titanic rock band railing against addiction and depression and returned to my favor...

From The Strip to the Arts District and beyond, five “tracks” spotlight cultural life in Las Vegas. Every mixtape needs a classic track, and this one closes with the long-running creative hub, The Arts Factory.

“From the sublime to the ridiculous…that’s our job this evening,” U2 frontman Bono said on January 30 from the stage at the Sphere. The Irish band’s groundbreaking residency began last September and ends on March 2. “If you’re gonna run away with the circ...

In the mood to surround yourself with over-the-top opulence? Visit the mansion of a legendary pianist who was once the highest-paid entertainer in the world — Liberace. The late, glammed-out performer once said, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful,” an...

There are no limits to what Las Vegas has to offer. Let this “mixtape” guide you to a museum dedicated to vintage neon signs and a sacred place that’s a shrine to punk rock history. Maybe you’re in the mood for a posh steakhouse with an outstanding Vegan...