Here are Neon’s top picks for things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, April 10, through Thursday, April 16.
through the weekend
Tacos & Tamales Festival
The annual Tacos & Tamales Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Desert Breeze Events Center, 8455 Kids Zone Parkway. The festival features tacos and tamales from local vendors, Cerveza and spirits tastings for 21 and older, best taco and best tamale competitions, lucha libre wrestling, carnival and midway, children’s market, cooking demonstrations and more. Ticket prices vary; tacosandtamaleslv.com.
PirateFestLV
It’s billed as the largest pirate and fantasy renaissance festival in the West. PirateFestLV will offer pirate battles, gladiators, sea shanty sing-alongs, rum tastings, a pub crawl and an adults-only tavern with pirate-themed performances. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Craig Ranch Regional Park. Tickets start at $17.66 for ages 5-12 and $22.86 for adults; piratefestlv.com.
Clark County Fair & Rodeo
More than 600 of the world’s top athletes will compete during the Clark County Fair & Rodeo. Carnival rides, entertainment and exhibits are on tap each day as well. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds at 1301 Whipple Ave. in Logandale. Fair admission starts at $16.50; ccfair.com.
friday
FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs’ avant-garde electro pop hits like the musical equivalent of the goop inside a lava lamp, constantly taking new shapes. One thing does remain constant, though, through her four awesomely off-kilter studio albums: a “Predictable Girl” she will never be. See her at 8 p.m. Friday at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. Tickets start at $75; ticketmaster.com.
Samara Joy
“Linger Awhile” with jazz tour de force Samara Joy, who’s already won five Grammys at the age of 26 and will most assuredly add to that collection with her soul-, R&B- and gospel-infused repertoire. She performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Tickets start at $51.80; thesmithcenter.com.
saturday
High Tea in the Sky
From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Legacy Club, the rooftop cocktail lounge at Circa, is transformed into a garden in bloom for High Tea in the Sky. The event features tea-inspired cocktails, free-flowing bubbles, sweet and savory brunch bites, live music, and a souvenir tea cup and saucer. Floral dress is encouraged. Tickets are $125; circalasvegas.com.
sunday
Wags & Wine
Wineaux, 6887 Helen Toland St., Suite 110, is joining with Nevada SPCA to present Wags & Wine, a fundraiser for pets in need, at noon Sunday. The event features wine tastings, light bites, a DJ, complimentary pup cups, a 360 photo booth and more. Attendees will be able to meet some of the shelter’s featured dogs and schedule adoption appointments. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Tickets are $45, with proceeds benefiting Nevada SPCA. Tickets are $30, plus tax; wineauxlv.com/events.
tuesday
‘Mojave Shadows’
From 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, visit the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery (1017 S. First St., No. 190) for the reception of “Mojave Shadows,” a collaborative art and science exhibition highlighting the vital role of shade in the desert. The exhibition features photography, paintings, illustrations and essays created at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. The event is free and open to the public.
wednesday
Ethel Cain
With a dusky, dramatic songbook pulsating with ambient undertones, Ethel Cain has been likened to a Southern Gothic Lana Del Rey, though her gripping, heartfelt narratives herald a voice truly all her own. See Ethel Cain at 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Tickets start at $70; axs.com.
thursday
Home + History Las Vegas
Discover some of the city’s past during the 11th annual Home + History Las Vegas presented by the Nevada Preservation Foundation. More than 30 experiences ranging from home tours to scenic strolls will be featured during the four-day celebration. Among the highlights: “1984: Revenge of the Yuppies — A Totally Preppy Country Club Soiree” and “Coffee and Chapels,” offering a walk through Las Vegas wedding history. The event runs Thursday through April 19; nevadapreservation.org.