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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On this week's cover: ⚡️Metallica⚡️storms the Sphere for one of the biggest residencies to hit Las Vegas! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/oc...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Here's what to do this week in Las Vegas: Jack White at BleauLive Theater, Wiz Khalifa at Hakkasan, Brandon Flowers at Encore Theater, Emo Night at Fremont Street Experience, Marinelli Bros. Circus at Cheyenne Sports Complex. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: October 1-7
Jack White at BleauLive Theater, Wu-Tang Clan at T-Mobile Arena, NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Wiz Khalifa at Hakkasan, Brandon Flowers at Encore Theater and more.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What do you miss when you drive past Downtown instead of walking it? Consider going on a photo walk to experience one of the best ways to explore our city. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A University of Copenhagen study ranks Nevada first in the U.S. for the Dark Factor of Personality, a tendency to prioritize self-interest, sometimes at others' expense. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Big hair, bigger riffs. Ikons of Rock brings the genre's legends back to life at the Strat Theater, Tuesday through Sunday. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A'ja Wilson has to be unstoppable, and the Aces know it. Here's why their shot at a fourth WNBA championship comes down to her when the playoffs start September 27. lasvegassun.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A Las Vegas pub legend just got a second life. The old Crown & Anchor space near UNLV is back open, this time as The Irish Spot. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
No slow-burn this time. Las Vegas rapper Wave MMLZ built his new album in just 90 days, a sharp turn from his usual habit of whittling analog-heavy recordings into shape. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Life Is Sh-- Festival is now one of the longest running indie festivals in town. It returns for its 14th edition September 26 at the Dive Bar, led by Same Sex Mary's Tsvetelina Stefanova and James Howard Adams. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The High Stakes Festival brings a two-night lineup of hitmakers and local DJs to Area15's A-Lot on September 25 and 26. Here are five artists worth catching. lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/20...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On this week's cover: Women Inspiring Nevada 2026: Trailblazing with care and compassion! Pick up a copy on stands now or read online: vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/202...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A gallery isn't the only place art can live. Scrambled Eggs has been proving that since 2022, turning libraries, studios and community spaces into exhibitions for emerging artists. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Carolina's Mexican Kitchen serves scratch-made comfort food built on family recipes, from chef Carolina Alvarado, who got her start in her mother's kitchen. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Three organizations, one system of care. The Center is merging with AFAN and Golden Rainbow to expand healthcare, housing and financial support for LGBTQ Nevadans. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stanley Cup Final hangover or fresh motivation? The Golden Knights open training camp September 16 heading into Year 10, and these are the four questions that matter most. lasvegassun.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats brought fuzzed-out doom metal to Area15 on September 18. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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5 Thoughts: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats at the Portal at Area15
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats brought fuzzed-out doom metal to Area15 on September 18.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
on this week's cover: How The Writer’s Block and the Beverly Theater form and sustain the center of a cultural community. Pick up a copy on stands now or read online: lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Oasis has announced the Oasis Live '27 tour, including three shows at Allegiant Stadium on August 20, 21 and 24, 2027. Fans must register at oasisinet.com before September 17 for a chance at an access code and sale window. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Southern Nevada now has hundreds of Flock license plate cameras running through LVMPD, Henderson and CCSD, logging millions of vehicle passes a month. State lawmakers are weighing new rules for 2027, but for now, there's no law on the books. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Korean BBQ, handmade tortillas and a new steakhouse from an El Cortez legend. This week's Vegas dining news has a little of everything, starting with Master Kim's Wagyu House at Palace Station. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Chef Crystina Nguyen has taken over Durango Social Club, shifting the space from a guest-chef pop-up into a permanent Vietnamese restaurant. Standouts include coconut-braised pork belly, crispy turkey spring rolls and Mama's Goi salad. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Franky Perez wants to be on a first-name basis with his audience, the way Vegas showmen used to be. Inside his new Treasure Island residency, that means feathers, horns and a setlist that refuses to sit still. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Local collective ISI Group has spent 15 years connecting Las Vegas artists with the city's biggest venues, from Brenden Theatres to Formula 1. Its new nonprofit, Art Everywhere, kicks off October 17 with a mural festival in Downtown's DT-Alley. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Flying trapeze, aerial silks, a 78-year-old student who won't quit. The Las Vegas Circus Center trains everyone from total beginners to working pros and Saturday's Circus Experience class gets you in the air for 90 minutes. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On this week's cover: Raiders season preview! Fernando Mendoza won’t start at QB but his time will come. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Much like Bob Ross, Perry Porter is soft-spoken, drawn to greenery, and quick to embrace what the legendary oil painter famously called “happy accidents.” He loves to paint live, adding that the pressure and the thrill of performance are a driving factor. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/...
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Las Vegas artist, teacher and musician Perry Porter unveils his vision at West Las Vegas Library
The goal for Porter has always been to showcase Blackness in the midst of triumph, not trauma.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A decade ago architect Windom Kimsey was riding his bicycle on Water Street looking for a quick cup of joe. But he struggled to find “a true coffee shop.” That gap inspired him to open Public Works Coffee Bar in 2017. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Could a coffee scene finally be brewing on Henderson's Water Street?
Public Works remained the only dedicated coffee destination on Water Street for nine years, but this year brought two newcomers to the fold.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“A huge part of what we do at Tao Group is coming up with the next innovative, Instagrammable dessert,” Nicholas Forte says. “It’s a huge focus of ours, trying to make custom stuff and present it in a way no one has seen before.” lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Tao Group’s Nicholas Forte sculpts his way into the Pastry World Cup
The corporate pastry chef for Tao Group Hospitality’s West Coast portfolio helped his team win gold at the Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans over the summer.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“Nevada 988 has the tools to get through any situation before it becomes a crisis,” he says. “It’s someone who can help sort these emotions and feelings and connect you to other resources—a beautiful safety net.” lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Nevada advocates want to make the 988 mental health hotline as familiar as 911
The hotline offers a free, 24-hour alternative to 911 for mental health crises, connecting callers to trained counselors by phone, text or chat.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Vegas-born Summer of Ska music festival celebrates eight years! The all-ages Summer of Ska fest brings multiple acts to Red Dwarf and Grey Witch on September 5. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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Vegas-born Summer of Ska music festival celebrates eight years
The all-ages Summer of Ska fest brings multiple acts to Red Dwarf and Grey Witch on September 5.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What makes a good bartender? Some say it’s the contents of the cup. Others say it’s the flair with which they shake and make your drink. According to Lu Lopez, it’s the feeling they impart when you’re sitting at their bar. lasvegasweekly.com/dining/2026/...
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Las Vegas native Lu Lopez pours his passion for cocktails and hospitality into brilliant bar experiences
Lopez’s leadership and influence don’t stop with Arts District bars Nocturno and Cobra Clutch—he was recently tapped as creative director of mixology at Sahara Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On this week's cover: From morning fix to midday sips, DIY businesses are changing coffee culture in Las Vegas. Pick up a copy and a coffee now! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/se...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
AYU Dayclub and Zouk Nightclub are bringing three days of poolside energy, late-night celebrations and can’t-miss performances, with a full lineup of artists taking over the venues all weekend long! lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/aug/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Spend the long weekend in the shadows at Universal Horror Unleashed. Explore terrifying experiences, encounter the unexpected, and make time to eat, drink and scream your way through the holiday weekend. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/aug/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here's what to do in Las Vegas this week: Babyface at the Pearl, Ragnarok Music Festival at Area15, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Encore Theater, J. Cole at T-Mobile Arena and more in this week's Superguide! lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/sep/...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: September 3-9
Babyface at the Pearl, Ragnarok Music Festival at Area15, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Encore Theater, J. Cole at T-Mobile Arena and more.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Las Vegas readers have excellent taste — especially when it comes to doughnuts. Pinkbox Doughnuts has been voted Best Doughnuts in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations on a very sweet victory! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts is practically a shoo-in for the winner’s circle.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
There's more to explore at AREA15 this Labor Day weekend. Zone 2: The Terminals is open and buzzing, bringing a fresh mix of interactive art, rides, bold installations, and new food and beverage into the lineup. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/aug/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Common Ground Pottery has been named Best New Hobby in the #LVWBestofVegas awards! Who knew getting your hands dirty could be this fun! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best New Hobby: Common Ground Pottery
Common Ground Pottery gives people the space to reignite or hone their creativity.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Whether you're training for your next race or just trying to get a few more miles in, Red Rock Running Company has you covered. The local favorite has been named Best Running Store in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Running Store: Red Rock Running Company
Red Rock Running Company’s four Valley locations provide a network where local runners can fuel up and equip themselves for their next big challenge.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Labor Day Weekend at OMNIA Dayclub & Nightclub delivers a lineup that rivals any festival on the calendar. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2026/aug/...
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Another award for one of Las Vegas’ biggest sports stars. A’ja Wilson has been voted Best Athlete in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations to the face of the Aces and the GOAT of the WNBA! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Athlete: A’ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is indisputably the best professional athlete to ever suit up in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New look, new 'do, new Best of Vegas award. Layla Social has been named Best Salon in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations to the stylists and entire team for making Las Vegans look even better! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Salon: Layla Social
Sometimes a good wash, color or cut is all it takes to feel like a brand new person.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tiki drinks, wild decor and enough personality to fill an entire island. The Golden Tiki has been named Best Chinatown Bar in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations to one of Las Vegas’ most delightfully over-the-top bars! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Chinatown Bar: The Golden Tiki
The Golden Tiki is Chinatown’s departure lounge.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A Las Vegas cultural gem has earned some well-deserved recognition. Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum has been named Best Art Gallery in the #LVWBestofVegas Readers' Choice awards. Congratulations! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Art Gallery: Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
This must-visit destination is where art, history and inspiration come together beautifully.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
After a decade-long hiatus, Extreme Thing has roared back to life. Festival organizers announced that the all-ages sports and music festival will return to the Events Center at Desert Breeze Park on March 20, 2027 in celebration of its 25th anniversary. lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/202...
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Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival returns to Las Vegas in 2027
Since 2001, Extreme Thing has thrown extreme sports—BMX dirt jumping, wrestling, skateboarding—into the same arena as punk, hardcore, metal and beyond.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
You went in looking for one thing. You left with a hot glue gun, three tiny wicker baskets and absolutely no regrets. Goodwill Thrift Stores has been named by our readers the Best Thrift Shop in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Thrift Shop: Goodwill Thrift Stores
You never know what you truly need until you visit Goodwill.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
There's no question who deserves the #LVWBestofVegas Best Coach award and our readers made the correct choice and selected Las Vegas Aces head coach, Becky Hammon! Congratulations! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Coach: Becky Hammon
Becky Hammon has now cemented her first three-peat as a Best of Vegas honoree.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Some things in Vegas should never be cleaned up. Double Down Saloon has been named Best Dive Bar in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Punk rock, cult movies, tattooed walls and general depravity — congratulations to a true Vegas original! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Dive Bar: Double Down Saloon
This infamous dive hasn’t ascended; it’s only dug itself deeper. And we love that.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Fresh pasta, seasonal ingredients and a whole lot of deliciousness. La Strega has been named Best Pasta in the #LVWBestofVegas awards. Congratulations on winning this Readers' Choice award! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Pasta: La Strega
he housemade pasta dishes at this Summerlin gem change with the seasons.
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Las Vegas Weekly @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of @FantasyLuxor on winning the #LVWBestofVegas Readers' Choice Best Burlesque Show! lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/au...
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Best Burlesque Show: Fantasy
Fantasy mixes the stage presence of the showgirls of Vegas yore with high-energy choreography and raunchy comedy.
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