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Memorial Day weekend in Vegas: Time to hit the pools!

Memorial Day weekend in Vegas: Time to hit the pools!

One of the most exciting holiday weekends of the year is coming up. Memorial Day officially honors Americans who have died while in the military service – but unofficially it’s the kickoff to summer. So what better way to celebrate than to spend an afternoon by the pool with a drink (or two!) in hand? [...]

10 tips for Vegas pool parties

10 tips for Vegas pool parties

Las Vegas is known for its raucous pool clubs. With the 2013 summer season now in full swing, you’ll discover no shortage of hot parties (both in temperature and popularity) making big splashes in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Although each one offers a slightly different experience, expect to be enveloped in an adult-oriented water [...]

Vegas illusionist Criss Angel heads downtown to make magic

Vegas illusionist Criss Angel heads downtown to make magic

You could hold the fate of a famous Las Vegas magician in your hands! Illusionist Criss Angel will perform the most dangerous demonstration he has ever attempted with a little help from the audience at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday, May 9 at 10 p.m. Angel is filming a segment for his [...]

Spoil mom with massages, candy, bling in Vegas

Spoil mom with massages, candy, bling in Vegas

Whether treating mom to spa treatments, family activities, bottomless candy baskets or expensive gifts, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 12. For suggestions on taking your mom out for a Mother’s Day meal in Las Vegas, click here. THE GIFT OF RELAXATION When in doubt, give mom what she [...]

Bagatelle Beach introduces its decadence and debauchery to Vegas

Bagatelle Beach introduces its decadence and debauchery to Vegas

Très chic, très hip, très sexy! This weekend will be a huge one, not just due to citywide celebrations for Cinco de Mayo, but because a brand new, super fashionable place to party is officially debuting in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Bagatelle Beach, aspiring to be a St. Tropez-like experience, is set to [...]

Pop-Up Wedding Chapel blazing trails for LGBT in Vegas

Pop-Up Wedding Chapel blazing trails for LGBT in Vegas

The Pop-Up Wedding Chapel at The Cosmopolitan is blazing trails this week by working alongside the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada in support of marriage equality. For three hours starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, several couples — including a number of same-sex couples — will say their “I Do’s” during [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride marking the day on May 5, 1862, when Mexican troops beat the French during the famous Battle of Puebla, defending their independence. The holiday is celebrated regionally in Mexico and throughout the United States, including Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for food and drink specials, [...]

Saddle up for fun at Kentucky Derby-watching events in Vegas

Saddle up for fun at Kentucky Derby-watching events in Vegas

The Kentucky Derby has stretched a two-minute horse race into an afternoon-long party. If you can’t head to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 4, don’t despair. Throughout Sin City events will be held where you can place bets, don fancy hats and drink mint juleps. The 139th running of America’s race will begin at approximately [...]

EDC fans, are you ready to have the time of your life in Vegas?

EDC fans, are you ready to have the time of your life in Vegas?

Update May 2, 2013: The 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival has announced its performers. Featured acts include Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Avicii, Hardwell, Dash Berlin, Above & Beyond, Afrojack and Skrillex (who will perform as Dog Blood with Boys Noize). For a complete list of performers, click here. The biggest annual celebration for electronic dance music lovers [...]

10 Neon Museum signs we love

10 Neon Museum signs we love

Trying to pick our favorite signs in the Neon Museum is a bit like trying to pick a favorite child. Sure there may be qualities you favor about each, but that doesn’t make one more special than the other. With about 120 signs in the boneyard to choose from, it’s particularly challenging to narrow it [...]

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