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Fremont Street ExperienceLas Vegas
Downtown's five-block, open-air Fremont Street Experience puts on free live concerts across three stages every night, and The Canopy, the 1,375-foot LED screen overhead, plays music-and-light shows at the top of every hour from 6pm to 2am.
Verified Oct 28 · fremontstreetexperience.com
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Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
UNLV's Chamber Orchestra plays orchestral repertoire from Baroque to contemporary in the library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
East Las Vegas Library
The two-time Grammy-winning, all-female Mariachi Divas, founded by trumpeter Cindy Shea, blend traditional mariachi with jazz and pop. Seating is first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
The 18th annual comics festival fills Clark County Library with panels, workshops, an artist alley, cosplay, a vendor marketplace, a scavenger hunt and a kids' courtyard with crafts and face painting, plus a Batman 60th anniversary lineup in the Main Theater: the 'Batman & Bill' documentary at 10am, the 1966 'Batman' movie at noon and the Rayford Bros Batband at 3:30pm. Leave prop weapons at home. Vendor goods and food trucks cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
Award-winning student groups from UNLV's jazz division, the Contemporary Jazz Ensemble and the Harmon Ave Vocal Ensemble, play the library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4th Street, Downtown Las Vegas
The annual Veterans Day Parade rolls down 4th Street in downtown Las Vegas from Garces Avenue to Stewart Avenue, 10am to noon. Bring a folding chair and sit anywhere along the route; the bleachers at 4th and Clark (near the start) are open seating, while the grandstand bleachers at 4th and Ogden are reserved. It's held every November 11, whatever day of the week it falls on. Metered street parking and garages along the route.
Verified Oct 27 · veteransactiongroup.com
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Thu, Nov 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza
A lunchtime salute to veterans: The Swing It! Girls sing swing and jazz (concert at noon), T.A.P.P.S. performs Taps, and nonprofits and veteran-serving groups share resources. Veteran-owned food trucks are on hand for lunch (food costs extra; trucks may change).
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
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Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Water Street PlazaHenderson
Night one of Henderson's WinterFest: the city's tree lighting on Water Street Plaza with The Swingles and local choruses, food vendors (for purchase) and a drone show. Free parking at the Water Street garage (235 S. Water St.) and City Hall garage. No pets, coolers, glass or umbrellas. Children under 16 must be with a parent or guardian; bags are subject to search.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofhenderson.com
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Fri, Dec 4, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Water Street (Basic Rd. to Victory Rd.)Henderson
Lit-up floats, bands, cheer teams and costumes roll along historic Water Street between Basic Road and Victory Road for about 90 minutes. The route map and street closures will be posted closer to the date.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofhenderson.com
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Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza
The city's annual Tamales & Mariachi Festival moves to the Civic Center plaza this year: live mariachi performances, family activities and tamales from local vendors. Entry is free; the tamales and other refreshments are for sale. No glass or pets.
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
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Tue, Dec 8, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
Local a cappella group Vegas Voices sings festive Christmas carols in the library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Historic Fifth Street School auditoriumLas Vegas
Vegas City Opera and string players from the Las Vegas Sinfonietta perform holiday classics in the Historic Fifth Street School auditorium downtown. Free and open to all ages.
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
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Sun, Dec 13, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
The British-style Las Vegas Brass Band, playing since 1993, performs its annual holiday concert of hymns and seasonal classics in the library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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Sat, Dec 19, 2:00 PM
Centennial Hills Park AmphitheatreLas Vegas
The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas plays holiday classics and orchestral arrangements of modern favorites at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, starting at 2pm. Blankets and low-back chairs welcome; hot drinks and food are for sale. No glass or pets.
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
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Sat, Dec 26, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
West Las Vegas Theatre
The city's Kwanzaa celebration marks Umoja (unity) with performances and the graduation ceremony for the Girls' and Boys' Rite of Passage programs. Seating is first come, first served; the lobby opens an hour early. Tickets are free.
Verified Oct 27 · lasvegasnevada.gov
Catch: Free ticket required: get it through the city's event page
Thu, Jan 21, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Clark County LibraryLas Vegas
The Clark County School District's best student mariachi ensembles perform in this annual winter showcase in Clark County Library's Main Theater. Seats are first come, first served.
Verified Oct 27 · events.thelibrarydistrict.org
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