🌎 The Sphere’s gripe with Beyoncé

⚖️ A New Trial for Michele Fiore?

President Trump may have pardoned former Nevada lawmaker Michele Fiore, but the story isn’t over yet — maybe. The pardon only covers federal charges and legal experts say it wouldn’t be considered double jeopardy to take the former Las Vegas City Council member to trial on state charges — a decision in the hands of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. Fiore was convicted of misusing funds intended for a police memorial. [Reno Gazette Journal]

🌎 Beyoncé Vs. Sphere

The company behind the Sphere issued a cease-and-desist order against Beyoncé over a video that plays during the singer’s latest stadium tour (which comes to Vegas July 25-26). The imagery shows a giant-sized Beyoncé walking over the Strip while picking up the Sphere and playing with it. (Maybe she can negotiate a residency as a settlement?) [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🔎 Decoding Las Vegas Urban Legends

Did you hear the news? A man took a woman back to his Vegas hotel room and woke up in a bathtub full of ice with his organs missing 😱 We swear it happened! Well, I heard from my friend’s uncle’s girlfriend that the story is true. Maybe. City Cast Las Vegas takes a deep look at the truth behind our city’s most notorious urban legends with a pair of professional skeptics. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

May is a great month for food festivals, theater, and punk rock, but it’s also the perfect time to see a movie under the stars — and Las Vegas has plenty of outdoor movie experiences in the weeks ahead.

🍿 Oasis Cinema Club

The Oasis Cinema Club returns in time for pool season at the Fontainebleau. Admission is $10 (or free for hotel guests). Doors open at 7 p.m. and movies start at 8 p.m. with the full May lineup below:

“Barbie” (May 9), “Thor: Love and Thunder” (May 16), “Finding Nemo” (May 23), “Top Gun” (May 25), and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” (May 29).

🏊 Dive In Movies

The Cosmopolitan continues its Dive In Movies (mostly on Monday nights) at the rooftop Boulevard Pool with the Strip skyline in the background. Admission is $10 for locals (free for hotel guests and $15 for everyone else) with movies shown on the hotel’s marquee at 8 p.m. May and June includes:

“Shrek” (May 19), “Captain America: The First Avenger” (May 26), “Kung Fu Panda 4” (June 2), “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone” (June 9), “Wicked” (June 16), “The Goonies” (June 23), and “Top Gun” (June 30).

🌳 Movies on The Green

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 is first come, first served. Come see the following flicks in May:

“Wicked” (May 10), “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1” (May 17), “Despicable Me 4” (May 24), and “Moana 2” (May 31).

City Cast Las Vegas Neighbors continue to spread their love to favorite people and places …

📣 Little Avalon is a neighborhood oasis. My friends and I meet there on weekends. The coffee and food are delicious. The atmosphere is island themed. You can stay for as long as you want and not feel rushed. They have indoor and outdoor seating and dogs are welcome.

— Nancy H.

📣 Shout out to Lone Mountain Little League! From volunteer board members, coaches, score keepers, and team moms, they work tirelessly to give the kiddos a healthy, safe, and fun environment with an opportunity to learn, play, and compete.

— Amber R.