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🎰 Changes coming to Durango
June 28, 2024 · Rob Kachelriess
😎 This is a great time to remind you that Lee Canyon isn’t just for skiing and snowboarding. The Mt. Charleston resort hosts Mountain Fest tomorrow with live music, food, beer, and games like axe throwing 🪓👀 You’ll also enjoy weather that’s a whole lot cooler than the triple digits expected in the valley this weekend.
What's CITY Talking About?
🎰 Durango is Gettin’ Bigger
Plans are in the works to build a second parking garage at Durango, possibly as tall as seven stories near the south end. The move comes ahead of a planned second phase for the property, which will include an additional hotel tower and new attractions. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
💰 Arizona Sports Betting Eclipses Nevada
Brace yourself. Arizona now leads Nevada in sports betting 🤯 April revenue for Arizona sportsbooks was more than $656 million in bets, compared to nearly $570 million for the Silver State. [Nevada Independent]
🌎 UFC Changes Name of Sphere Show
The UFC has a big sponsor for its September event at the Sphere during Mexican Independence Day weekend: the government of Saudi Arabia. The event formerly known as UFC 306 is now Riyadh Season Noche UFC, marking the first time a sponsor has been included in the official title of a UFC fight card. [UFC]
- The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to evolve. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
What To Do
Friday, June 28
- 🌻 Sunflower Yoga at Gilcrease Orchard | 5:30 - 9:30 a.m. | $20 | Centennial Hills
- 🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Industrial | 6 - 10 p.m. | $50+ | Industrial & Sahara
- 🔥 Around the Campfire at Mom’s Basement Theatre | 6 p.m. | $10 | Sahara & Valley View
Saturday, June 29
- 🏊 Summer Bash Pool Party at Hideaway Pool | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | Topgolf
- 🚲 StuntMasters BMX Bike Performance at East Las Vegas Library | 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Bonanza & Eastern
- 👊 UFC 303 Viewing Party at the Rouge Room | 5 p.m. | $75 | Red Rock Resort
- 🎵 Boys Like Girls at the Fremont Street Experience | 9 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Sunday, June 30
- 🛍️ Red, White & Blue Craft & Gift Show at the Veil Pavilion | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Silverton
- 🍷 Eastern European Wine Class at Yukon Pizza | 10:30 a.m. | $35+ | Huntridge
- 🎨 Market in the Alley at The District | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | No cover | Green Valley Ranch
- 🎤 Las Vegas Men’s Chorus: Color the World at Ham Concert Hall | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | $25+ | UNLV
Today on City Cast
Free F1 Tickets, Fake Electors, and Block Party B.S.
Did you watch last night’s debate on CNN? We’re in a presidential election cycle, but Nevada is still recovering from the previous one four years ago. Writer Kim Foster joins City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler and producer Layla Muhammad to discuss a court case against fake electors that was recently dismissed — plus a controversy over free F1 tickets and the questionable marketing of the Life is Beautiful block party.
McDonald’s is making a big deal about its $5 value meal 🍔 I’m more excited about the new wave of happy hours and discounts rolled out at Station Casinos properties this summer, especially the $18 bento box at Durango’s Yu Or Mi Sushi, Arazo Hour (reverse happy hour) at Green Valley Ranch’s new Ortikia, and Tequila Tuesdays at Red Rock’s Leoncito 🥂
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