Juneteenth Festival 2025
Saturday, June 21, 4 to 9 p.m.
The Expo at World Market Center
435 S. Grand Central Parkway
Sponsored by Ward 5 and Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong
Celebrate freedom and culture at the 24th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival! Bring the whole family to honor the end of slavery in the United States through a day filled with live entertainment, delicious food, art exhibits, local vendors, educational workshops and fun activities for all ages. This free event also offers free parking! Don't miss this meaningful and festive community celebration!
Creativity Is A New Formula for Life
Artists' Reception
Wednesday, June 18, 5 to 7 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School Mayor's Gallery
401 S. Fourth St.
Free and open to the public.
You're invited to the opening of Creativity Is a New Formula for Life—a free exhibition showcasing 32 visionary artists, thinkers and creators from around the globe. Together, they explore the dynamic intersections of art, technology and community.
Meet the creators, including lead curator Zoë Camper, and join conversations that challenge ideas and spark inspiration. Can’t attend in person? Explore the exhibition anywhere via immersive virtual reality galleries. The exhibition will be displayed June 16-Sept. 12, 2025.
DjangoVegas!
Saturday, June 28 | 6 to 10 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. Fourth St.
This air-conditioned concert is an annual celebration of the Manouche jazz tradition made popular by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. DjangoVegas! features various performers from around the world who pay tribute to Django by continuing the tradition of “hot club-style” Manouche jazz. This year’s headliners include two internationally acclaimed guitarists, Joscho Stephan of Germany and Paulus Schäfer of The Netherlands, as well as The Hot Club of Las Vegas.
Big Dog’s Brewing Company will offer beers, fine wines and top-shelf spirits for sale at the event. Local food trailer, “Good, Bad, Delicious,” will sell from a unique seasonal menu outside the air-conditioned venue. Convenient parking is available across the street in the city garage at 455 S. Third St. (garage entrance is on Third Street). Parking at the Fifth Street School also is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gallery Exhibits
Las Vegas City Hall
495 S. Main St.
Free and open to the public.
Las Vegas City Hall is currently hosting a vibrant mix of free public art. Featured exhibitions include People of Color, curated by Brent Holmes in recognition of African American Heritage Month, and THE NEON LAKE, a striking window installation by Bailey Anderson as part of the Windows on First series.
The Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas has been extended in the Grand Gallery. Presented in partnership with The Neon Museum, this immersive exhibit offers a behind-the-scenes look at Cirque’s iconic Las Vegas productions, featuring costumes, makeup and rare artifacts. Admission is free and open to all.
Visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Gallery-Exhibitions for days, hours and length of exhibitions.
DLUX Puppets Presents Neverland
Saturday, July 12, 2 and 6 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 Brush St.
Tickets: $10
DLUX Puppets presents their updated adaptation of Peter Pan, Neverland. Follow Wendy, Michael, John and Tinkerbell into Neverland where they meet Peter Pan and battle Captain James Hook! Using state-of-the-art digitally projected scenery, high-quality life-sized puppetry, actors and popular songs from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s, DLUX Puppets’ shows are visually stunning and highly entertaining for families of all ages!
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