Food & drink · Chinatown
Sonic Speed Cafe opens a temporary Chinatown location
The themed restaurant takes over the former One Piece Cafe space on Spring Mountain Road, with opening-weekend hours announced for October 17–18.
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Las Vegas forecast: dry through Thursday, then rain chances and cooler weather
The October 28 NWS outlook keeps Las Vegas dry through Thursday; rain chances return Friday, with a wetter and cooler weekend possible.
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Things to do · Las Vegas
Día de Muertos returns to Springs Preserve November 6–8
Three evenings of altars, mariachi and cultural activities require advance tickets; some Saturday tickets are already sold out.
Things to do · Las Vegas
Nevada residents get free Springs Preserve admission on October 30
Bring Nevada identification for the Nevada Day celebration; reservations are not required.
Food & drink · Paradise
Sip Sip Wok opens October 15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The resort confirms the opening date and lists weekend food service until midnight, with the bar staying open an hour later.
Food & drink · Chinatown
Lilli opens a permanent Chinatown dining room with tasting menus and a walk-in lounge
Chef Tyler Vorce’s Spring Mountain Road restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday; its small lounge offers a separate way to visit.
Food & drink · Historic Westside
Stew’s Stix Café celebrates its Historic Westside grand opening
An October 13 ribbon-cutting adds a new milestone for the café already listing breakfast and lunch service on Washington Avenue.
Food & drink · Las Vegas Strip
Bojangles opens at LINQ Promenade with a full-service bar
The Las Vegas Strip restaurant began welcoming customers October 7 with a covered patio, televisions and a stage for live music.
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Nevada launches a public dashboard for 2026 election activity
The VIVID site brings statewide turnout, mail-ballot and in-person voting data into one public view; individual voters still use the separate MyBallot tracker.
Local news · Paradise
Waymo begins airport trips for current Las Vegas riders
Pickups and dropoffs use dedicated autonomous-vehicle zones on the Ground Zero level at terminals 1 and 3; access is expanding gradually rather than opening to everyone at once.
Food & drink · Las Vegas Strip
Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse plans an early 2027 move to MGM Grand
MGM says the Taylor Sheridan-backed concept will take over the former Crush American Grill space with a new menu and reworked setting; an exact opening date is still pending.
Public safety · Clark County
Clark County sets Quinton Baker fact-finding review for October 28
The public review begins at 9 a.m. in the County Government Center commission chambers, with live television and online coverage available.
Food & drink · Las Vegas Strip
Taco Bell plans a standalone Live Más Café beside its Strip Cantina
The beverage-focused shop is slated for later this fall at Harmon Corner, but the operator has not announced an exact opening date.
Growth & development · North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas asks residents to help shape its first urban forestry plan
A new community survey asks how residents feel about local trees as the city develops its first urban forestry plan.
Local news · Henderson
Henderson schedules free medication take-back for October 24
Unneeded medications can be brought to the Police Central Substation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for secure disposal.
Public safety · Henderson
Henderson police projects 911 call demand will rise 12.4% in 2026
The department’s City Council update projects 121,518 emergency calls this year, compared with 108,108 in 2025.
Things to do · Boulder City
Boulder City Airport Day offers free aircraft displays November 7
The four-hour airport open house includes free admission and parking, with aircraft, pilots, food and music on the city’s published schedule.
Local news · Las Vegas
SafeNest’s One Safe Place brings survivor services together on Meadows Lane
The new family justice center connects advocacy, legal help and community partners; confirm individual service arrangements before visiting.
Sports & entertainment · Paradise
UNLV’s free NEXTET concert returns November 2 with contemporary chamber music
The 7:30 p.m. program in Rando-Grillot Recital Hall needs no ticket; the published lineup ranges from solo percussion to a wind ensemble.
Things to do · Paradise
Camelot honors Jerry Schefcik at UNLV, with an October 23 Art Walk reception
The free Donna Beam Gallery exhibition brings together 26 camel-inspired works; Friday’s reception runs 5–9 p.m.