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Picks in the Zips: Weekend Picks in the Zips (11.8 – 11.11)
It’s been a long week! How about getting out this weekend and discovering fun events in your neighborhood? We’ve got your Top 10 events around town this week in our Picks in the Zips.
Friday, November 8
#1 |Live Band Latin Jazz [Green Valley]
www.fireflylv.com
- Where: Firefly in Henderson, 11261 S. Eastern Ave. #200
- When: Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- How Much: Free with meal
Get your latin on at Firefly in Henderson. Let loose with some yummy tapas, Tempranillo and tempo.
#2 |UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball [All-Play]
www.unlvrebels.com
- Where: Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- How Much: Start at $15
The Rebels play Portland State. Beer, popcorn and good college basketball. Sounds like a great Friday night to us.
Saturday, November 9
#3 |Fresh 52’s Autumn Harvest Festival [West]
www.tivolivillagelv.com
- Where: Tivoli Village, 404 S. Rampart Blvd.
- When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
Enjoy a fun-filled day of culinary delights and activities with your family to celebrate the autumn season. Activities include face painting, kid’s arts and crafts, a petting zoo, beer truck and live entertainment.
#4 |Henderson Stroll ‘N Roll [Green Valley]
www.bikehenderson.org
- Where: Paseo Verde Parkway (Valle Verde Drive to the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.)
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
Enjoy three miles of car-free fun, including activities for kids, demonstrations, fitness classes and food trucks at this inaugural street festival hosted by the City of Henderson
#5 |The Ultimate Bacon Experience [All-Play]
www.worldfoodchampionships.com
- Where: Fremont Street Experience, Fremont Street and Las Vegas Blvd.
- When: 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
- How Much: $40
A baconfest like none other, this outdoor food fest is held during the World Food Championships and features culinary creations from the Le Cordon Bleu using everything from traditional bacon to pork belly and beyond.
#6 |GlowBall Night Golf [West]
www.golfsummerlin.com
- Where: Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
- When: 3:30 Registration | Shotgun start at 5 p.m.
- How Much: $50
Golfing isn’t just for the daytime! Enjoy an evening of golf hosted by Golf Summerlin. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Three Square Food Banks “Backpacks for Kids” program.
#7 |Brew’s Best Beer Festival [Green Valley]
www.brewsbestlv.com
- Where: The Village @ Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada di Villagio
- When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- How Much: $30 at the door ($40 VIP)
Sample a wide range of top notch brews from local and regional breweries among the scenic grounds of Lake Las Vegas. Proceeds benefit New Vista, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the local disabled community.
#8 |Sesame Street LIVE! [All-Play Kid Friendly]
www.unlvtickets.com
- Where: Cox Pavilion, 4505 S. Maryland Blvd.
- When: 1 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.
- How Much: Start at $18
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their friends sing and dance their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, exercise, nutritious food and more in a quest to help rescue Super Grover.
Sunday, November 10
#9 |BikeMS Vegas Challenge [All-Play]
www.bikemsnevada.org
- Where: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo for Brain Health, 888 West Bonneville
- When: 5:15 a.m. Registration
- How Much: $35 Registration Fee | $250 Fundraising minimum
Participants may opt for one or two days of riding with routes that cover everywhere from Red Rock Canyon to the Strip. Funds raised go directly to research and services for those living with MS.
Monday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
#10 |Veteran’s Day Parade [All-Play]
www.veteransparadelv.com
- Where: 4th Street between Gass & Ogden
- When: 10 a.m.
- How Much: Free
Did you know that Las Vegas hosts the largest Veterans’ Day Parade in the country after New York? The Las Vegas Veterans’ Day Parade is the largest west of the Mississippi! Take the family out to support and thank those who have served our country.
Looking for more? Check out our Circle the Date events calendar!
