City Cast Las Vegas
🏀 An NBA arena at Resorts World?
June 26, 2025 · — Rob Kachelriess
🎰 Hey there!
We’re less than a week from 702 Day, a brand-new holiday we've just made up (because why not?) dedicated to the place we call home. Don’t forget to share your favorite idea for having the most “Vegas” day ever 😀
What's CITY Talking About?
🔥 Passenger Jet On Fire Over Vegas
An American Airlines jet returned to Harry Reid International Airport after an engine caught fire after takeoff. Nobody was hurt and we got some cool videos out of it — from both inside and outside the aircraft. [KLAS]
- Wetlands Park was on fire again too, but that’s starting to feel less like news and more of a regular thing now. [KVVU]
🖥️ Is Vegas Prepared for a Cyberattack?
As the on-again, off-again violence in the Middle East continues, the Department of Homeland Security says Iran could target high-profile U.S. cities for cyberattacks in response to last weekend’s bombing by U.S. forces — and yep, Vegas should be on alert. [KSNV]
- Thanks to everyone who participated in Tuesday’s survey. Here are the results so far …
🏀 A Basketball Arena at Resorts World?
It’s only a matter of time before Vegas gets an NBA arena. The only question is — where? Resorts World appears to be exploring the idea of building one on its undeveloped property to lure an expansion team. [Casino.org]
👠 Crazy Girls Come to Fremont Street
The infamous bare-bottomed statue from the Riviera’s Crazy Girls revue has a new home at Circa. It was paraded through Downtown and will become part of the furnishings at the Legacy Club cocktail lounge. [Circa/Instagram]
- The mom of a Las Vegas rock star was one of the real-life dancers who inspired the statue. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
🌎 Off to Smell the Wizard
The Sphere is releasing new details on what to expect in the venue’s upcoming “Wizard of Oz” film presentation, including custom scents, new technology to emit audio effects through seats, and a complete re-recording of the original score by more than 80 musicians to better match the enhancements. [Las Vegas Sun]
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What To Do
Thursday, June 26
- 👊 Stage Combat Fundamentals Masterclass at Vegas Theatre Company | 1 p.m. | $21.94+ | Arts District
- 🍷 Granriviera Launch Party at Eataly | 3 - 6 p.m. | Free | Park MGM
- 🇫🇷 A Taste of Burgundy at Eiffel Tower Restaurant | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | $49 | Paris
- 🎞️ Piecing It Together: M3GAN 2.0 (movie & live podcast) at Downtown Cinemas | 6 p.m. | $15 | Downtown
- 📚 Booking Signing: The Amalfi Coast Author Sarah Penner at Sahara West Library | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Free | Sahara & Grand Canyon
- 🍹 Pride Month Mixology Competition at Rosina | 8 p.m. | No cover | Venetian
- 🌵 The Way Way West at Myron’s | 6:30 p.m. | $63.30 | Smith Center
- 🏆 Las Vegas Weekly Best Of Vegas 2025 at Zouk Nightclub | 7 - 9 p.m. | $25.27 | Resorts World
- 🖤 Emo Night at the Las Vegas Ballpark | 7:05 p.m. | $19.99+ | Downtown Summerlin
- 🎞️ Oasis Cinema Club: Toy Story at Oasis Pool | 8 p.m. | $10+ | Fontainebleau
- 🍿 Movies on the Lawn: Big Hero 6 at Downtown Container Park | 8:15 p.m. | No cover | Fremont East
Friday, June 27
- 🍷 Summer Festa at Eataly | 1 - 3 p.m. | $38.29 | Park MGM
- ☀️ Summer Community Open House at Lakeside Village | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | Desert Shores
- 🎤 We Art Here: Youth Open Mic Night at Centennial Hills Community Center | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free tickets | Centennial Hills
- ⚓ Yachtzilla! at Citrus Pool | 8 p.m. | $33.85 | Downtown Grand
- 🎞️ Dive-In Movie Nights: The Wizard of Oz at M Pool | 7:30 p.m. | $10 | The M Resort
- 👊 Karate Karaoke Fridays at Pub 365 | 10 p.m. | Free | Tuscany Suites
- 🤡 1230 Clowns at Vegas Theatre Company | 11:59 p.m. | $21.94 | Arts District
🐘 And yes, the Great Elephant Migration made it to Vegas.
Thanks to all the readers who sent in photos!
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