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🏎️ Like It or Not, Vegas Is Hooked on F1

The Clark County Commission will vote today on approving the existence of the Las Vegas Grand Prix through at least 2037. It’s an ambitious move, considering enthusiasm peaked with year one — but not a surprise since a giant paddock building was constructed for it. [LVSportsBiz]

• City Cast Las Vegas has some thoughts on this during the latest Tuesday news roundup, which also includes a discussion on the rough winds and how well those all-inclusive hotel deals are doing. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🚧 New Vegas Loop Line Makes Progress

Elon Musk’s Boring Company, which continues to dig Tesla tunnels underneath our city, should have its new Vegas Loop extension done in time for — you guessed it — the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The University Center Loop will follow Paradise between the Convention Center and Tropicana with stops near Virgin Hotels, UNLV, and not quite, but almost close to the airport. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• No more environmental violations, please 🙏 [City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]

🍔 R.I.P. Heart Attack Grill

The Heart Attack Grill gasped its last breath after 15 years of Quadruple Bypass Burgers on Fremont Street. Time of death: 9 a.m. Monday, May 18. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🍼 Nevada’s Most Popular Baby Names

According to Social Security data, the most popular baby names in Nevada are Liam, Mateo, and Noah for the boys and Olivia, Mia, Emma for the girls. Considering my fascination with the r/tragedeigh subreddit, I’m happy just to see some normal, simple spellings here 👍 [Reno Gazette Journal/USA Today]

Las Vegas is entering those months when outdoor fun is better — and more tolerable — after dark. So it’s no surprise that the valley has a wide variety of outdoor movie experiences during spring and summer. Some are by the pool. A few are free. And no matter which flicks float your boat, it’s better than doomscrolling on the couch.

🍿 Oasis Cinema Club at Fontainebleau

The Oasis Cinema Club is back in time for pool season at the Fontainebleau. Admission is $15 (or free for hotel guests). Doors open at 7 p.m. and movies start at 8 p.m. with the full lineup below:

“Finding Nemo” (May 24), “Luca” (May 31), “Jurassic World Rebirth” (June 7), “Frozen” (June 14), “Inside Out” (June 21), “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025) (June 28), “Captain America: The First Avenger” (July 3), “Finding Dory” (July 5), “The Secret Life of Pets” (July 12), “Lilo & Stitch” (2025) (July 19), “The Bad Guys 2” (July 26), “Zootopia 2” (Aug. 2), “Black Panther” (Aug. 9), “Frozen 2” (Sept. 6), and “Super Mario Galaxy” (Sept. 24).

🏊 Dive In Movies at the Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan continues its annual Dive In Movies tradition on Monday nights at the rooftop Boulevard Pool with the Strip skyline in the background. Admission is $10 for locals, free for hotel guests, military, and first responders — and $15 for everyone else. Movies are shown on the hotel’s marquee at 8 p.m. with plenty of food and drink available. The schedule:

“A Minecraft Movie” (June 8), “The Mighty Ducks” (June 15), “Clueless” (June 22), “Rush Hour” (June 29), “Talladega Nights” (July 6), “Space Jam” (July 13), “How to Train Your Dragon” (live action) (July 20), “Superman” (2025) (July 27), “Super Mario Galaxy” (Aug. 3), “Ocean’s 11” (Aug. 10), and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (Aug. 17).

🌳 Movies on The Green at Green Valley Ranch

The District at Green Valley Ranch hosts free movie nights on The Green (next to Whole Foods) concurrently with Makers Hive Market. Bring a chair or blanket. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m., and is first come, first served. The season kicked off last weekend with “The Wizard of Oz” (the old one, not this one) and continues with “Jurassic Park” (May 23). Expect additional dates to be announced.

💧 Dive In Movies at The M Resort

The M Resort has its own version of Dive-in Movie Nights, every other Friday at the M Pool. Admission is $10 and movies are shown on a 800-square-foot LED screen at 7:30 p.m. See the following films under the stars:

“Luca” (May 22), “Inside Out 2” (June 5), “Big Hero 6” (June 19), “Captain America: The First Avenger” (July 3), and “Wonka” (July 17).

🚘 West Wind All Digital Drive-In

The West Wind Drive-In movie theater has first-run feature films throughout the summer season in North Las Vegas. General admission begins at $9 for adults. Check out the opening dates for the following Hollywood releases:

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” (May 22), “Passenger” (May 22), “I Love Boosters” (May 22), “Backrooms” (May 29), “Pressure” (May 29), “The Breadwinner” (May 29), “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” (June 4), “Scary Movie” (June 5), “Power Ballad” (June 5), “Masters of the Universe” (June 5), “Disclosure Day” (June 12), “Toy Story 5” (June 19), “Jackass: Best and Last” (June 26), and “Supergirl” (June 26).