The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga + Q&A

The Beverly Theater 515 S 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Following fairy-tales and personal memories like a trail of breadcrumbs, The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga descends into Eastern Europeโ€™s haunted woodlands to uncover the secrets and bloody histories that shape our understanding of manโ€™s place in nature. Jessica Oreckโ€™s strange and beguiling film, one of the highlights of MoMA's New Directors/New Films 2014, […]

$12

Earth Day Screening of Oyate

Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, United States

In 2016, the world turned its eyes to the people of Standing Rock as they formed a coalition of unprecedented magnitude to defend their land and water against the threat of the Dakota Access Pipeline. An inflection point for human rights and environmental justice, the #NoDAPL struggle became a rallying cry for Indigenous people everywhere […]

Free

Fantastic Fungi 5th Anniversary Tour

Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall 3680 South Maryland Parkway, #Suite 182, Las Vegas, NV, United States

In anticipation of Earth Day, celebrated filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg is thrilled to unveil an updated, digitally remastered edition of 'FANTASTIC FUNGI,' set for a nationwide premiere in Marcus Theatres and various other venues across the country. โ€œFANTASTIC FUNGI REMASTEREDโ€ offers audiences an unparalleled viewing experience with enhanced visuals and sound, allowing viewers to immerse themselves […]

Georgia O’Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers

Illuminarium 3246 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate Earth Day and Mother's Day by stepping into a realm where art and nature intertwine in an enchanting celebration of Georgia O'Keeffe's timeless masterpiece during our, Oโ€™KEEFFE: One Hundred Flowers Experience. These limited-time showings celebrate and reimagine the treasured floral stills featured in Georgia O'Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers, one of the best-selling artbooks of […]

$32.50 โ€“ $150

Then and Now โ€“ The Neon Boneyard

Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This exhibit, curated by Kelli Luchs of the Las Vegas News Bureau and Derek Weis of the Neon Museum, juxtaposes the brilliant neon signs, as they stand today in the Neon Boneyard, against their vintage images from the News Bureauโ€™s archive. These images reveal the impact of neon on Las Vegas from its early days […]

Free

Some Old Books and Their Stories

UNLV Lied Library The Goldfield Room (Third Floor) 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Old books tell stories that would be lost if not for the existence of the material artifact. Those stories are told by way of a bookโ€™s provenance, that is, its recorded history of ownership; documented readership; or sometimes through author inscriptions, or marginalia. Weโ€™ll talk about connections among authors and historical figures that come to […]

Free

West Las Vegas Library Anniversary Party

West Las Vegas Library 951 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate 50 years of the West Las Vegas Library during a special 1973-themed event featuring live music performed by Vegas Groove. The first library established on the Historic Westside was located in a storefront on โ€œDโ€ Street to serve the families of African American Hoover Dam migrant workers. The women of Operation Life led the […]

Free

Organized Crime in Philadelphia

The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Organized crime in Philadelphia is often overshadowed by underworld intrigues 100 miles up the road in New York, but the City of Brotherly Love has a rich Mob story of its own. In a program dubbed "It's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Organized Crime in the City of Brotherly Love," a panel of authors, journalists, […]

Free

Home + History

Various venues

Home + History Las Vegas organizes four days of events that celebrate Southern Nevadaโ€™s captivating iconic heritage, prominent figures, significant architecture, and built environments. These events share the stories that have shaped Las Vegas into the worldโ€™s most iconic city.   Enjoying The List? Become a member today!

Colorado River: Artfully Engineered

Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Explore the intersection of Art Deco design and public works projects through the stunning black-and-white, pinhole photography of Cody S. Brothers in Colorado River: Artfully Engineered. The 20-photo exhibition reveals the unexpected design of pivotal water facilities such as the Hoover Dam, Parker Dam, Iron Mountain, and Metropolitan Water District building. Commissioned by the Federal […]

$9.95

BioBlast

Clark County Wetlands Park 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Learn about all the plants and animals of Wetlands Park. Visit Science Stations, where guest scientists and naturalists will help you find and identify fish, bugs, plants, birds, and mammals. The Nature Center will feature lots of games and activities, too! The event includes observation of World Migratory Bird Day, coordinated annually by Environment for […]

Free
Event Series Paiute Spring Festival

Paiute Spring Festival

Downtown Summerlin 1825 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United States

In collaboration with local partner Nuwu Art, Howard Hughes will host a Paiute Spring Festival at Downtown Summerlin. Be entertained by melodic songs from Bird Singers and dancers from the Las Vegas Paiutes, Moapa Paiutes, Shivwits and other regionally connected groups, as well as dancing by Nuwu Wonumeegah, a Las Vegas Paiute dance troupe. Guests […]

Free

Then and Now โ€“ The Neon Boneyard

Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This exhibit, curated by Kelli Luchs of the Las Vegas News Bureau and Derek Weis of the Neon Museum, juxtaposes the brilliant neon signs, as they stand today in the Neon Boneyard, against their vintage images from the News Bureauโ€™s archive. These images reveal the impact of neon on Las Vegas from its early days […]

Free

Mr. Freeze Presents 40 Years of Hip Hop

The Arts Factory 107 East Charleston Boulevard, Suite 115, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Mr. Freeze, from the Rock Steady Crew, displays his personal archive and photography collection sharing his experience through 40 Years Of Hip Hop History. Featuring an immersive, interactive, experience through the elements of hip hop. Curated by Shannon Dorn.

Free

Cinco de Mayo at Vic’s

Vic's Las Vegas 355 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Cinco de Mayo at Vicโ€™s Las Vegas features food and drink specials along with live jazz influenced by the cultural tapestry of Mexico.