Punk Rock Bowling
Downtown Las Vegas
Live musical performances by punk bands old and new, pool parties, movies, poker, club shows
and, yes, bowling, highlight the 20 th anniversary of this eclectic festival of all things punk rock.
Visit www.punkrockbowling.com for info. Times vary
14th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge
Bicentennial Park, Boulder City
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Boulder City’s annual competition BBQ and Rotary Club
fundraiser. Up to 41 barbecue teams will compete for $12,000 in cash prizes, and guests can
sample all the tasty cue and fixins they can handle. Visit www.bestdambarbecue.com for info.
Fri. 4-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Last Friday “Just Add Water” Art Festival
Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St.
Celebrate the arts with friends and neighbors at Henderson’s Last Friday festival, where food,
community, arts, music, crafts and community collide. Visit www.cityofhenderson.com for info.
6-10 p.m.
Desert Chorale: Annual Memorial Day Concert
Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall @ UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
The Desert Chorale, a 60-voice, non-profit community chorus made up of Las Vegas residents,
presents this patriotic celebration of our country. Visit www.unlv.edu/pac for info. 7:30 p.m.
2018 Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival
Lake Las Vegas Marina
This spirited 2-day competition features a 2K Exhibition Race and more racing action all to help
raise money for the fight against breast cancer, children’s cancer and to support cancer services
and the blind/visually impaired while bringing awareness to the rowing sport. Visit
www.dragonboatnv.com for details. Sat. @ 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. @ 9 a.m.
Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk
Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd.
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to help those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and
other diseases causing inflammation of the intestines. Activities include live music, food, kids
entertainment, vendor booths, educational materials and more. Visit www.cctakesteps.org for
information. 8 a.m.
The Las Vegas Philharmonic Season Finale
Reynolds Hall @ The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave.
In honor of internationally beloved American Composer Leonard Bernstein’s 100 th birthday and
to mark the second year of the ensemble’s American German Cultural Exchange Fellowship, the
LV Phil will perform Bernstein’s Fancy Free: Three Dance Variations, followed by selections
from Beethoven and Prokofiev. Visit www.thesmithcenter.com for tickets. 7:30 p.m.
Brews & Blues Festival
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are both on tap at this festive beer tasting and blues concert.
Tickets include unlimited beer samples and a commemorative mug, with tasty food available for
purchase. Visit www.springspreserve.org for info. 4-8 p.m.
Safe Nest 7th Annual Spring High Tea
Mandarin Oriental, 3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Join Safe Nest of Las Vegas for a silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by a high tea
and entertainment. Monies raised help Safe Nest protect and assist victims of domestic violence
through confidential shelter, advocacy, counseling and preventive education. Visit
www.safenest.org for tickets and more information. 1-4 p.m.
Electric Daisy Carnival
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
When the sun goes down, the otherworldly experience begins, filled with neon dreamscapes,
pulsating music, vibrant art, carnival rides, eclectic performances and more. Visit
www.electricdaisycarnival.com for tickets and info.
