Events
Folklife
The Corner Presents Love’s Canvas
West Las Vegas Arts Center 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesWillie “Saucey Downs” Williams III will host a forum for artists, spectators, and open mic participants. Come celebrate the love of arts & culture through poetry, music, and spoken word. The night will feature an array of literary, visual, and musical artistry offering an opportunity for everyday people to gather, to hear, and to be […]
Black Weekend 2025: Kemet In The Desert Series
West Las Vegas Library 951 W. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe 12th annual Black Weekend 2025: Kemet in the Desert Lecture Series in recognition of Black History Month is a cultural celebration of the African diaspora inclusive of dancing, music, spoken word and affirmations in afro-ritualistic traditions. KITD enlightens and awakens the community by presenting world-renowned master teachers of African & Egyptian history, culture and religion. […]
Concert in the Park: Korabo Taiko
Centennial Hills Amphitheater 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesKorabo is a Las Vegas taiko ensemble committed to learning and sharing the traditional Japanese art form of taiko. Korabo began with the goal in mind to celebrate the spirit of taiko through collaborative projects in modern channels of art and entertainment. Join us for a family friendly evening of taiko drumming under the stars!
Pineapple Music Fest
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 770 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesLas Vegas’ newest family music festival featuring a lineup of your favorite local bands, including the renowned SECOS. Experience an evening of community spirit and top-notch performances that promises to […]
A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 Brush St, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesBy José Rivera, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her house in Barstow, California, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband to return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire, her vivid imagination weaves together dreams, memories and fantasy while the Moon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s […]
Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 770 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will feature entertainment, food trucks, Kizuna cultural booths, workshops and many activities throughout the entire day at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 770 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will feature entertainment, food trucks, Kizuna cultural booths, workshops and many activities throughout the entire day at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 Brush St, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesBy José Rivera, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her house in Barstow, California, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband to return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire, her vivid imagination weaves together dreams, memories and fantasy while the Moon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s […]
Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest
Eureka Opera House 31 S. Main St., Eureka, United StatesThe Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers' Contest will be held May 16 & 17, 2025, at the Eureka Opera House in Eureka, Nevada. This event is one of many state and regional events held annually throughout the United States to preserve and promote the unique musical art form of old-time fiddling. Contestants have five minutes to perform […]
Frontier Baseball in Nevada with Bob Nylen
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesBob Nylen, retired curator with the Nevada State Museum, has researched and written about the fascinating history of frontier baseball in Nevada. His talk will highlight how the sport spread […]
Find Your Folklife Exhibit at Nevada State Museum Carson City
Nevada State Museum Carson City 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, United StatesThe Nevada Arts Council’s photographic exhibition, Find Your Folklife, will be featured in the South Gallery of the Nevada State Museum Carson City. This exhibition is highlighting the cultural identities of everyday Nevadans through a three-year case study! Featuring 22 lenticular images, the artwork shows the lives of Nevadans at work, at home and at […]
A Conversation with Brad McMullen: Folklife Specialist
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesBrad McMullen lives in Las Vegas, where he serves as the Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. Previously, he spent five years as the Programs and Gathering Manager at the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada, where he oversaw the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and other programs. What does a Folklife Specialist do? Brad […]