Great Upcoming events
By Jen Smith
Renata Bosnjak: Portraits of Life
Starting November 5, Summerlin Library
Renata Bosnjak is an artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina specializing in traditional oil on canvas paintings. Her work has been featured in domestic and international exhibits and galleries, like the Laguna Art gallery in Mission Viejo, CA. She has also garnered widespread accolades for her work, like a special recognition award from The Healing Power of Art & Artists, a Manhattan Arts International initiative. Now living in Las Vegas, her paintings will be displayed at the Summerlin Library until January 2025. renatabosnjak.com
Back to the Future: The Musical
November 1–3 at The Smith Center
Great Scott! Grab your flux capacitor, Google the nearest clock tower and prepare for a jammin’ journey with Back to the Future: The Musical. This show won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical. The score includes original pieces by multi-GRAMMY winners Alan Silvestri (“Avengers: Endgame”) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), along with beloved hit songs from the movie, including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” Tickets start at $35. thesmithcenter.com.
Adele
November 2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–23, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Adele is closing her residency and it’s time to hear her set fire to the rain one last time. With some of the most impressive vocal cords in today’s music, Adele’s performances are absolute must-attends where you’ll hear favorites, new and old, all set against the singer’s legendary wit and charm. ticketmaster.com
ComplexCon
November 16-17, Las Vegas Convention Center
ComplexCon is a festival and exhibition at the intersection of style, sneakers, pop culture, music, art, food and innovation. Whether you’re in the industry or just an enthusiast, this is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the cutting edge of each sector—learning, experiencing and getting a glimpse of the future. Performers, including Travis Scott and Cactus Jack, will take the stage. Tickets start at $150. tickets.complexcon.com
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
November 28, Life Time Fitness Summerlin
Get the Thanksgiving workout done early with a brisk morning run. Life Time Summerlin is hosting the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5k. A one-mile-long Kids’ Race is also available, where shirts and medals will be rewarded for completing the fun. Not to be forgotten, a toy drive for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation will collect new, unopened toys near the packet collection before the race. Don’t miss the afterparty on the Life Time pool deck as well. turkeytrotlasvegas.com
Small Business Saturday Market
November 30, Fergusons Downtown
Head downtown for a Small Business Saturday collective attuned to the holiday spirit. Ferguson’s Downtown is joining forces with Shopfest Collective, a pop-up market service, to bring a one-day-only SBS market to Vegas residents. Over 30 vendors will be present to meet those festive season shopping needs. Students from School of Rock will perform live music while F the Bar mixes up holiday beverages to enjoy—which parents can sip on during photos with Santa. Event hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ferguson’s Downtown, and entrance is free to the public. fergusonsdowntown.com
Ryan Bingham
December 8, The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Ryan Bingham is performing with the Texas Gentleman for a one-night-only performance at Virgin Hotels this December, just in time for National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Country music fans can enjoy tracks from his seven albums, such as hits from “Watch Out for the Wolf and Wishbone Saloon.” The show starts at 9 p.m., and ticket prices start at $43. axs.com