DISCO LINES 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com
DJ CLA 10 p.m., Ghostbar, palms.com
NICK BIKE With Neek Lopez, 10 p.m., We All Scream, tixr.com
SORRY PAPI ALL GIRL RAVE 10 p.m., Substance, seetickets.us DO IT ALL
3QUENCY
Did you give Netflix’s Building the Band a shot? I did. Kinda like The Voice or American Idol with the twist of a team-first approach, it wasn’t the smoothest flowing competition reality show. But I kept coming back to the series—and finally finished it o —because it was packed with undeniable vocal talent. The trio that took the top prize—Brianna Mazzola, Nori Moore and Wennely Quezada, aka 3Quency—deserved the win because they each displayed versatility and together they found an impressive chemistry for singers who hadn’t been performing together for long. And now they’ve joined with one of the show’s runners-up, R&B boy band Soulidified, for the Bandemonium Tour, so we can see and hear that chemistry continue to develop, live onstage. 7 p.m., $29$87, House of Blues, ticketmaster.com. –Brock Radke
Thru 12/21, times vary, Nevada State Railroad Museum, boulderrailroadmuseum.org.
JIMMY FAILLA
6 & 8 p.m., Agave Ballroom at Durango, ticketmaster.com.
CHELSEA HANDLER
8 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.
MARISELA
8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.
NATALIA JIMÉNEZ
8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, axs.com.
BRENT BARRETT
7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com.
CHRISTY MOLASKY AND THE SHOUTOUTS
7:30 & 9 p.m., Vic’s, vicslasvegas.com.
ONE LOVE FEST BENEFIT
8 p.m., the Usual Place, theusualplace.vegas.
MIDWIFE
With Amulets, 8 p.m., the Griffin, dice.fm.
YOUTH FOR YOUTH HOLIDAY CONCERT
TOKIMONSTA
6 p.m., Rouge Room, rougeroomlv.com
THE CHAINSMOKERS
10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com
DJ PAULY D
10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com
JAMES KENNEDY
10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com
VTECH
10 p.m., We All Scream, tixr.com
CLASSMATIC
10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com
Las Vegas is home to some outstanding young talent, but what impresses us most is their ingenuity and generosity. Since 2021, teens Roxy and Skai Jones have raised more than $100,000 for local organizations that focus on underserved youth. Their annual youth-organized and volunteer-led holiday concert, Youth for Youth, allows young musicians—award-winning pianists, violinists, vocalists and ensembles—to give back to their peers in need through their art. With Roxy now attending Yale University, her sister Skai steps up this year to chair the event, which aims to raise more than $30,000 for the Just One Project. “The Just One Project does incredible work helping Las Vegas families become self-sufficient, and we’re proud that every dollar we raise will support their mission,” Skai said in a statement. Expect a night of entertainment, inspiration and impact. 3 p.m., $10-$50, Clark High School Performing Arts Center, youthforyouth.vegas. –Shannon Miller DO IT ALL
JONAS BROTHERS
With Jesse McCartney, Franklin Jonas, Deleasa, 7:30 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com.
Courtesy/Deanie Chen
SUPERGUIDE
SUNDAY NOV 30
MISS RODEO AMERICA PAGEANT Thru 12/7, times vary, South Point Convention Center, ticketmaster.com.
SURF SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.
SAM BARBER With Noah Rinker, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com. DO IT ALL
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SUPPORT LAS VEGAS CHILDREN
THE CHET BUCHANAN SHOW TOY DRIVE NOW - DECEMBER 10
YOU CAN DROP OFF BIKES AND UNWRAPPED TOYS AT ANY GREAT AMERICAN PUB, LUCKY'S, PT'S, SEAN PATRICK'S, SIERRA GOLD OR SG BAR
MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED
ENTERTAINING HOLIDAYS
Tips for how to have a festive and eco-friendly holiday
BY AMBER SAMPSON
We’re full speed ahead on the holidays. Mariah has defrosted. Co ee shops have started pedaling the hot cocoa. And mistletoe and merriment are in the air. But as quickly as we can create a winter wonderland, it can also become a winter wasteland. Over the holidays, a stunning amount of waste ends up in landfills. But plenty of things can be recycled, repurposed and reused next year. Here are some tips to get you in the spirit of sustainability this holiday season.
Bright, blinking lights are essential this time of year. But not all holiday decorations are made equal—or energy-e cient. LED bulbs consume far less energy than incandescent lights. They also don’t emit as much heat, so they’ll last longer, and you won’t have to worry about that pesky section of the Christmas tree (or that 20-foot twinkle reindeer your wife begged you not to buy) burning out.
Buying a real Christmas tree is the most eco-friendly option. Tara Pike, a chair of the Southern Nevada Christmas Tree Recycling Committee (SNCTRC) and UNLV’s sustainability coordinator and manager of its recycling center, says a real tree far outweighs a plastic one because it can be recycled and returned to its natural state instead of thrown into a land ll.
“They’re sent through a chipper, and they’re turned into mulch. And mulch is really great for the landscape in that it conserves water,” Pike explains. “So, when you water, you have the mulch layer, and it prevents evaporation.”
SNCTRC coordinates a free tree recycling program December 26-January 15 with drop-o s all over town. Pike says they typically recycle more than 15,000 trees a year; the most they’ve done being just over 20,000. And that recycled mulch returns to local parks and Green Our Planet’s school gardens. You can nd your nearest tree recycling drop-o at springspreserve.org
But if you sprang for an arti cial tree this year, don’t panic. Though plastic trees aren’t recyclable, Pike says you should reuse them for eight to 10 years to minimize waste.
This one’s a sore subject because we all love the ritual of wrapping gifts. The catch is that gift-wrapping paper produces a lot of waste. A lot of gift wrap can’t be recycled if there’s glitter on it and neither can bows, Pike says. So, here’s another suggestion: reusable cloth bags.
“They come in all di erent sizes, you can put gifts inside of them and you still get the idea of unwrapping, because you open it up and you pull out the present. But then you store those with your Christmas decorations and use them every year,” Pike says. “I know of some families that have speci c ones for each child.”
It’s a pretty cost-e ective tradition, too, as gift wrap really starts to add up with a big family and friends list.
If you receive a gift in a gift bag, the tissue paper can’t be recycled but the bag can be reused.
More leftovers wind up in land lls than we want to admit around the holidays, which is why it’s important to have a plan. Before you toss all the excess food after a big feast, consider calling Viva La Compost (vivalacompost.com), a local year-round food scraps pickup service. With a paid membership, you can deposit plant-based leftovers and organic material into a compost bucket that’ll be picked up weekly, bi-weekly or once a month and taken to a composting facility. Pike says the membership could even make a great gift.
If you’re planning to host a holiday dinner, here’s another tip: avoid using plastic cutlery, cups or plates. “You cannot recycle plastic utensils or plastic plates or paper plates. Anything that has food residue on it cannot go in the recycle bin,” Pike says. “They would all have to be land lled. So, using washable is always optimal.”
Shutterstock/Photo Illustration
If you can stomach your extended family, it’s always best to carpool together to the holiday feast. Less cars on the road means less emissions in the air. Just go easy on the Mariah
Christmas playlist.
HOLIDAY CHEER. ADVENTURES NEAR.
SHOP COOL GIFTS HERE.
‘Tis the season for anything-but-ordinary gifts and uncommon experiences you’ll only find in the Silver State. From self-care specialties, custom cowboy boots, hot springs retreats, foodie tours, and even a ghost town map, you’ll find more than 100 unique goods for everyone on your list.
Scan to browse the Nevada Gift Guide
Partake in the joy of shopping at these festive outdoor malls
Downtown Summerlin has more than 125 shops to help you nd the perfect gifts for your loved ones—and some fun and merriment along the way. Best to go on a Saturday so you can catch the 6 p.m. holiday parade. Start your shopping itinerary with a co ee and pastry at Mothership Co ee Roasters. There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with a maple eggnog latte. And you can pick up some wholesale bags for
the co ee snobs on your gift list. Check o your youngest giftees rst by shopping at Lovebug Baby & Kids. With a rotating and seasonal inventory, the boutique store for children ages 6 and younger carries sustainable, high-quality products designed to last and is sorted by children’s interests (outer space, art, etc.). Next, nd what you need for your home chefs at Sur La Table, which not only carries every kitch-
en gadget you can imagine (the silicone garlic peeler changed my life), but also has a pantry section with di erent specialty teas, spices, chocolate, baking mixes, cookbooks and more. This is your one-stop shop for your food and wine lover. And for your own sake, don’t leave without the store brand traditional buttermilk pancake mix and a bottle of barrel-aged maple syrup for the slow mornings you’ll inevitably have this season.
Take a moment to stop by The Giving Machine, a vending machine which works in reverse by allowing the user to purchase a variety of needed items for local and global charities. Then reward your generosity with a sel e at one of the many fun Lights for Flights activations—giant, lit words that say LOVE, JOY, HOPE, PEACE and more—scattered throughout the mall to raise awareness for Miracle Flights, the nonpro t that
Summerlin by Christopher DeVargas
Taste of Las Vegas milk or dark chocolate trio, $19
provides free commercial ights for children to reach life-changing medical care.
Make your way over to Ethel M Chocolates for multipacks of dark and milk chocolate bars made in Las Vegas—a special, luxurious gift especially for out-of-towners. Just be sure you keep these stockings stu ers away from the roaring re. And top those stockings o with incredibly useful and cost-e ective items like pencil bags, school and
Ace 2-in-1 Sit and Stand scooter (for ages 4-6), $108
Tivoli Village has evolved quite a bit since rst arriving on the edge of Summerlin in 2011. It’s not an outdoor mega-mall like Downtown Summerlin, and instead of traditional big-box retailers as anchors, local restaurant favorites Al Solito Posto, Echo & Rig and El Dorado Cantina ll that role. With its towering, stone façade buildings, golden hues and Old World European charm, it certainly doesn’t look like any other retail center.
It’s just a beautiful place to be. It almost seems as if Tivoli Village was created speci cally for lazy strolls and window shopping, maybe touring through the Restoration Hardware Gallery to dream up home decor strategies, then pausing at La Casa cigar lounge to catch some music.
Are you going to nd great gift ideas? Yes, all year round, but Tivoli really cranks up the holiday spirit with elegant decor, seasonal entertainment, giveaways, horse-drawn carriage rides and the Nutcracker Night Market on the rst three Thursdays in December. Shoppers can purchase adorable paper stars at di erent stores with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Nevada to help local children battling critical illnesses, and join forces with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the Toys for Tots Fill the Truck drive on December 12. You’re already enjoying yourself at this local gem, might as well do something that’ll get you on the nice list. –Brock Radke
art supplies, and Lego-like building block kits, all found at Daiso
Watch the clock, as you’ll want to set up a chair along Park Centre Drive to catch Downtown Summerlin’s holiday parade with music, snow, Santa and more than 100 young performers and dancers. And if you’re not totally wiped out from knocking out your shopping list, lace up some ice skates and enjoy the mall’s Rock Rink ice skating rink. – Shannon Miller
TIVOLI VILLAGE
$25-$80+
Courtesy
Every annual holiday shopping crawl should begin at Town Square. In fact, whenever you spend $100 or more at a Town Square retailer on Fridays, you’ll receive a $20 TSLV gift card through December 19.
The plaza’s giant Christmas tree surrounded by snowfall is a dazzling sight, something straight out of Rockefeller Center in both magic and feel. And you can make those memories last with a photo with Santa through December 24, or bring your pet for a Paws and Claws photo-op through December 17.
Guitar Center remains one of the best places to play early on in your crawl. Exploring aisles of instruments never gets old, and it’s especially fun to try them out. Maybe you’ll leave with something to add to your own wish list. As you make your way toward the central square, perk up with a cup of hot cocoa from the Co ee Bean & Tea Leaf
The gems at I Love Crystals make beautiful jewelry and keepsakes for the holistically minded. Browse the products at Bath & Body Works (those mini hand sanitizers make good stocking stu ers). Also keep an eye out for their holiday promotions.
Next stop is , where an endless in Dungeons & Dragons
Knight & Day Games selection of board games, specialty dice and trading cards o er a bit of everything for the social gamer in your life. Picture that: cozying up by the re with the family, crushing your partner in Monopoly or embarking on adventures –Amber Sampson
MEINL Sonic Energy Mini Steel
GUITAR
Pink Opal on pyrite with chrysocolla gem tree, $175
Roland a Compact T-8 Beat Machine, $250 Tongue Drum, $40 Aira
Aura quartz Tree of Life necklace, $30
Town Square (Photos by Christopher DeVargas)
Blue Agate
7-set Stone
Dice by Misty
FERGUSONS DOWNTOWN
KNIGHT & DAY GAMES knightanddaygames.com
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Borderlands starter set, $43 Mountain Gaming, $99
A maker hive located in a converted motel, Fergusons Downtown o ers a variety of one-of-a-kind gift options imbued with local vibe. LV Plant Collective is a perfect example: Why not give a gift that’s literally homegrown? They o er 4-inch plants and pots from $40-$50, which you can pair with great stocking-stu ers like $22 tins of Dilo incense cones. (Sesame is our favorite scent, with Cactus Flower a close second.)
A couple doors down, Black-owned Tofu Tees combines social awareness with wearable charm. We love the “Racism is Trash,” “I Read Banned Books” and “Social Issues are Not Trends” T-shirts ($27-$30). And the selection of multicultural, community-focused children’s books—from Hazar Elbayya’s My Olive Tree to Chana Ginelle Ewing’s An ABC of Equality is packed with healthy treats for young minds. Finally, meet Vegas’ growing epidemic of skate fever— we’re soon to be home to three permanent roller rinks and who knows how many pop-ups—with a gift of custom-built rollerskates from Fresa’s Skate Shop. This enduring gift is a great value for the money, at $200-$400 from boots to wheels. And Fresa’s has every accessory and wardrobe item a new roll-bounce devotee could want, from colorful socks to booty shorts to $35 “F—k ICE” crop tees. –Geo Carter
Owner Amanda “Fresa” Quintanilla at Fresa’s Skate Shop (Photo by Christopher DeVargas)
You admittedly haven’t been a very proactive holiday shopper in recent years, but as you stroll through The District at Green Valley Ranch, taking in glistening holiday decor with fellow last-minute shoppers, you can pat yourself on the back for getting it done early, or at all.
Start your gift hunt at Home Means Nevada, where Frank Massaro is happy to give background on any of their wares—90% of which is sourced directly from in-state artists and craftspeople. Grab a handful of Silver State stickers, a pair of Battle Born socks and a Nevada trivia game to use
as stocking stu ers before making your way over to the sprawling outdoor recreation retailer, REI Your favorite uncle just took up hiking, so sta members help you nd the ideal backpack and canteen combo to send him o on the right foot.
Next, venture over to Anthropologie to nd something for the cozy homebodies among your family and friends. The pug and cat mugs and adjacent shelves of home goods are enticing, but you spend the bulk of your time here sni ng dozens of candles before making the perfect selections.
For a mid-shop snack, cross Green Valley
Parkway for some pizza and drinks at Settebello. The local running store, Red Rock Running Company, is just across the street, and it seems like the right place to nd something for dad, who’s planning to run his rst half marathon early next year but is too stubborn to replace his beat-up trainers himself.
Elated at checking everyone o your list in one fell swoop, you head home to wrap everything. Even if half of it ends up getting shoved into gift bags late on Christmas Eve, at least you bought it. Revel in your progress! –Tyler Schneider
The District at Green Valley Ranch (Photo by Christopher DeVargas)
You can’t really put the words “Las Vegas” and “experience” together without considering the sprawling, wildly creative opportunities at Area15. And gift cards, which you can easily purchase online, are valid at its live entertainment venues as well as Asylum Bar & Arcade, Museum Fiasco, Oddwood Bar, The Beast gastropub, Particle Quest, the Lifto ride and many more. area15.com
The Smith Center has a new holiday campaign dubbed Give a Gift, Get a Gift. When you buy a $100 gift card that can be used for a future ticket purchase, you’ll get a $20 account credit for your own next Smith Center experience. thesmithcenter.com
Las Vegas is great but you can always transport your friends to some of the planet’s most amazing places thanks to Flyover, the immersive theater experience on the Strip next to the Hard Rock Café. The Black Friday sale starting November 28 o ers $20 tickets, and the 12 Days of Christmas celebration December 14-25 o ers specials like 20% discounts, free photo packages and more. yoverlasvegas.com
Annual individual or family memberships at the Valley’s myriad museums are truly the gifts that keep on giving, granting full access to key local culture for the recipient and supporting the institutions that make the community special. Check it out at the Mob Museum ($110-$205, themobmuseum.org), the Neon Museum ($99-$325, neon museum.org), the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum ($40-$88, lvnhm.org), the Atomic Museum ($50$500, atomicmuseum.vegas) and Discovery Children’s Museum ($95-$500, discoverykidslv.org). –Brock Radke
Flyover Las Vegas (Courtesy)
Buy a home on November 28, 29 or 30 and pay no HOA assessments* for one year!
*Homebuyers must (i) sign a new home contract and make any builder-required deposit for a new home within Cadence on November 28, 29, or 30 of 2025 between 10 am and 6 pm, and (ii) close on that home in accordance with that new home contract.
Promotion is limited to the first 30 buyers to sign a contract and pay the required deposit over the course of the three-day promotion. Cadence Residential Community Master Association (Cadence HOA) assessments are currently $75 a month, for a total of $900 during the 12-month period following the purchase of the home. The LandWell Company, L.P., developer of Cadence, will pay the assessments directly to the Cadence HOA. Other sub-association, neighborhood, specific, and/or insurance assessments, as well as all assessments due following the first 12 months after closing, must still be paid by the homeowner.
IN THE NEWS
JIMMY KIMMEL FUNDRAISER IN HONOR OF LATE BANDLEADER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ANIMALS
A fundraiser that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel started for The Animal Foundation in memory of his bandleader and lifelong friend raised more than $30,000 in less than a week.
An Animal Foundation spokeswoman said donors had given $30,548.26 as of November 20 in honor of Cleto Escobedo III. Escobedo grew up in Las Vegas with Kimmel and had led the Jimmy Kimmel Live house band, Cleto and the Cletones, since the show premiered in 2003.
“Every donation made in his name will help save the lives of countless animals in need throughout the Las Vegas Valley,” spokeswoman Kelsey Pizzi said. Escobedo died November 11. He was 59.
In a lengthy, emotional monologue earlier that night, Kimmel recalled moving from Brooklyn to Las Vegas with his family in 1977, at age 9, into a house in the Spring Valley neighborhood.
That’s where he met Escobedo, who lived across the street. They became best friends, stood as the best man at each other’s weddings and, when Kimmel landed his late-night talk show, coworkers.
Escobedo was an accomplished saxophonist and singer who toured with major pop stars, was a studio musician and played local Vegas venues. Kimmel pitched an ABC studio executive on hiring Escobedo along with Escobedo’s father, Cleto Escobedo II, a saxophon-
ist who had been working at Caesars Palace at the time; he said he had to have Escobedo III as his musical partner. The elder Escobedo remains in the late-night show’s band.
On November 14, Kimmel posted to his social media platforms that he had started fundraisers at UCLA Medical Center, where Escobedo received care for an illness that Kimmel did not specify, “and to honor his love of animals, the @TheAnimalFoundation in our hometown of Las Vegas.”
“Cleto was always kind and eager to help others,” he wrote. “As we mourn his loss, we have started two fundraisers to celebrate his life and give back.”
–Hillary Davis
“Schools Over Studios is the storyline Nevada’s students and educators deserve. For the third time, lawmakers attempted to approve a $1.65 billion, economically debunked handout to Hollywood executives, and for the third time, it failed. Educators made clear that this giveaway would not solve a single issue facing public education. This proposal would have drained the General Fund, the fund that supports students and educators. Nevadans made it clear that public funds should serve the public good, not bankroll private profits.”
VEGAS PBS HOLDING PLEDGE DRIVE WITH VEGAS FLAIR
On December 4, Vegas PBS will go live with a three-hour prime-time pledge special with special guests from various corners of the Vegas entertainment industry. With the loss of federal funding, PBS faces a 12% budget shortfall it aims to tackle through fundraising.
Hosted by entertainer John Di Domenico and journalist Maria Silva, Pledge for Vegas offers appearances by the Chippendales, Fantasy, the Lon Bronson Band, Magic Mike, Murray SawChuck, Piff The Magic Dragon, the Blue Man Group and many more. Pledge for Vegas will stream across all Vegas PBS broadcast and digital platforms. A dedicated social media campaign will engage viewers in real time, feature audience shout-outs, and “viewers like me” videos. More information is available at vegaspbs.org. –Staff
MEDIA
–Dawn Etcheverry, president of the Nevada State Education Association, on the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act. The bill would have given $1.8 billion in tax credits to film studios over 15 years. It narrowly passed the Assembly and ultimately died in the state Senate during the Legislature’s special session.
HOT SHOT
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, center, celebrates another Las Vegas Grand Prix victory on November 22 with, from left, McLaren driver Lando Norris, Mercedes driver George Russell and Oracle Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.
(Photo by Steve Marcus)
WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES
NEW LOCATION
1861 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
GRAND
11:30 a.m. EVENT CENTER
Holiday Ballet Suite
Enjoy a stunning 30-minute holiday ballet suite, choreographed by Las Vegas’ own Mr. Avree Walker.
12:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m.
ADULT FLEX LAB (UPSTAIRS)
3:30 p.m.
YOUTH SERVICES DEPT. AREA
Craft the Halls
All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Seating, space, and supplies are on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information, please scan the QR code or call 702.507.3989.
OPENING DAY • Tuesday, December 9
1 p.m. EVENT CENTER
Line Dance Party
This is your chance to learn the celebratory West Las Vegas Hustle Line Dance. After the lesson, the floor stays open! Gather your friends, meet your neighbors, and step into the rhythm of your community.
2 p.m.
YOUTH SERVICES DEPT. AREA
Photos with The Grinch
Bring the whole family to snap a picture with the one and only Grinch! Even he can’t steal the joy of this Grand Opening!
3 p.m. LOBBY
Holiday Karaoke
Jonny Bird of Birdland Productions invites all to an afternoon of singing.
5 p.m. ADULT FLEX LAB (UPSTAIRS)
Holiday Candle Workshop
Learn to blend custom scents and pour your own soy wax candle.
5 p.m. EVENT CENTER
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
The Late Shift: Grand Opening Holiday Networking Mixer
Mix and mingle with fellow local professionals and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Cox Communications and KME Architects. Must be 21 and over to attend this event.
6:30 p.m. EVENT CENTER
Holiday Melodies with Chimini Yoka
Featuring smooth, silky, and soulful vocals from Chimini Yoka, take a moment to unwind after work and let the holiday spirit wash over you.
Omega Mart offers a mind-boggling interactive art experience full of portals, mystery and play
+Immersive experiences can increasingly be found across the Las Vegas Valley, but few are as captivating or as popular as Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15, west of the Las Vegas Strip. Outwardly appearing as a typical grocery store, the attraction is actually home to hidden portals, eerie laboratories and a secret bar.
Omega Mart o ers a variety of packages for locals and tourists. With something for everyone, the immersive Omega Mart experience makes for a fun family outing, an adventurous date or a bespoke birthday party.
As the holiday season approaches, packages and discounts make it an exciting and unique gift idea. Visitors can sign up for the VIP package, an Omega Quest scavenger hunt and more to get the most amusement out of their time at Omega Mart. Additionally, Nevada residents can purchase discounted tickets.
Plan your next (or rst) trip to Omega Mart using the following guide.
Explore new worlds in Omega Quest
Take being a VIP one step further by embarking on the Omega Quest. This deal gets you all the benefits of a VIP ticket, plus entry to an Omega Mart scavenger hunt that takes place daily.
Dig deep into the sprawling Omega Mart complex and explore the weirdly named grocery items lining shelves and refrigerators of the surreal world, all curated by the fictional Dram Corporation. Wander brightly lit hallways and marvel at colorful flowers and artwork to complete your list of tasks. The scavenger hunt comes with a pen, checklist and miniclipboard to accomplish your mission.
Remember that you have VIP admission at any time, so arrive before the 1 p.m. Omega Quest check-in to get a head start and scope out the venue’s virtual playground.
CREATED AND
PRESENTED
BY MEOW WOLF
Did you know?
Omega Mart isn’t just an attraction for visitors from out of state. Nevada residents get $10 off standard ticket prices. Locals can spend hours on any given day exploring the many secrets of Meow Wolf’s Las Vegas staple.
Party like a VIP
The VIP package is available upon ordering tickets for Omega Mart, and offers guests a variety of perks that standard entry does not—exclusive admission at any time, a free beverage at the trendy Omega Mart bar Datamosh, a collector ticket with a lanyard, 15% off a purchase of $50 or more at the gift shop, and a souvenir pin.
BOOM OR BUST?
Construction industry looks to inspire the next generation of workers amid recent job losses in Nevada
The Bria and Capella apartment buildings are under construction at Symphony Park in Downtown Las Vegas.
Photograph by Christopher DeVargas/
photo illustration
BY TYLER SCHNEIDER
Nevada’s construction industry contributed $20.8 billion to the state’s GDP in 2024, or about 7.8% of its total output, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That share was the second largest in the U.S. behind Utah.
Today, however, many Nevada workers are too busy hunting for their next gig to celebrate that milestone. According to a September report from the Associated General Contractors of America, the Silver State led the nation in the percentage of construction jobs it lost through August, with 7,100 fewer positions marking a 6.4% year-over-year decrease. Approximately 4,400 jobs were lost between July and August alone.
Depending on who you ask, the root causes for this shift can di er. Residential homebuilders have taken a hit this year due to slower home sales that have kept properties on the market for longer periods, while commercial tradesmen are increasingly dependent on a handful of big-ticket projects like the A’s stadium and the new Hard Rock Hotel to stay a oat.
Meanwhile, adjacent developments like an ongoing tourism slump and higher material costs associated with the Trump Administration’s tari policies have permeated the entire industry.
“With supply costs, we were nally starting to see some stabilization from COVID in the last year and a half, but the tari s kind of put everything back up in the air,” Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions chief of sta Aarón Ibarra tells the Weekly.
Of the 25,000 workers from 19 local unions represented by the SNBTU, Ibarra says roughly 2,000 are out of work today, while another 1,000 are temporarily employed out of state. Although that’s less than the 4,000 members that were sidelined in 2024, Ibarra thinks it’s too early to tell when the current uncertainties will subside.
“The thing about construction is that you’re always working yourself out of a job. And the last two years have been tough because we essentially nished the Sphere, Fontainebleau and the Durango at the same time,” Ibarra says. “Now, second-tier trades like tile setters and insulators, are struggling because they come in at the end of a project. But then you also have this cycle where they’ll start
after the building is up, but iron workers start to struggle. You don’t always know when the next job is going to come around.”
On the residential side, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (SNHBA) CEO Tina Frias attributes the recent “softening” of the local housing market to a combination of higher interest rates and material costs, decreased consumer con dence and restrictive building codes.
While she expects the market to “do better” in the second half of 2026, Frias also refers to a 2022 Applied Analysis study—conducted at the request of the SNHBA—that found that Southern Nevada’s rapid population growth could lead the region to run out of land for new home construction by 2032 if policymakers don’t open up some of the 88% of Clark County’s land that’s owned and managed by the federal government. She says advocating for that expansion is paramount in the long term.
Vincent Tatum, president of the local rm Grand Canyon Development Partners, acknowledges that local job opportunities have slowed down, but remains optimistic that the numbers will “pick back up” soon.
“That cyclical nature is no di erent than this city, which is often based on transient types or tourism and more susceptible to those factors than other major markets. Construction, then, is going to follow those trends,” he says.
Still, Tatum says the eld’s aging workforce could pose a problem down the road if industry leaders can’t replenish that talent through trade schools and developmental programs. He says many local workers either left the eld altogether or relocated to out-of-state markets following major events like the Great Recession of 2008 and the pandemic, adding that more recent competition with other industries has only added to those vacancies.
“When you design a project, you’re using tools and software that are similar to what’s used to make video games. So, we’ve had people leaving the engineering and design trades to work in the lm or video game industries, and those jobs never really get back lled,” he says.
Tatum’s concerns recently led him to partner with the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)—the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating
The industry keeps evolving through new technologies and there’s a seat at the table for just about anything somebody has a desire to go into, from the architecture and planning to building and management.”
–David Behar, Nevada State Contractors Board executive o cer
At left, Kevin Yu of Jackson-Shaw Company, and center, Vincent Tatum of Grand Canyon Development Partners, lead a tour of students from Southeast and East Career & Technical Academies at Symphony Park. (Photo by Christopher DeVargas)
contractors—for its In the Field Trip event on November 17. There, he helped guide 100 local students from both the Southeast and East Career & Technical Academies through a tour of three local construction sites.
Afterwards, NSCB executive o cer David Behar moderated a Q&A session between students and a panel of industry experts. The inaugural event was spurred by the NSCB’s Commission on Construction Education, which he calls “one of the best things we do that nobody knows enough about.”
“We need to replenish an aging workforce, and this was one way for us to let students know the trades are very important and also very diverse,” Behar says. “The industry keeps evolving through new technologies, and there’s a seat at the table for just about anything somebody has a desire to go into, from the architecture and planning to building and management.”
Though Ibarra is supportive of these e orts, plus adjacent apprenticeship programs sponsored by the SNBTU, he says another key is to continue to encourage local municipalities to prioritize existing local workers, rather than hiring hands from out-of-state.
“Our local contractor preference is oftentimes overlooked because they’re usually just looking for the lowest bidder. But our unions helped build this city, including the Hoover Dam, and we keep those wages in Nevada because we have our roots here,” he says. “Water and electricity doesn’t turn on without our families who have been here since the very beginning, and we need to make sure they’re taken care of.”
Defense is once again carrying the Golden Knights despite concerns coming into the season
STILL STINGY
BY CASE KEEFER
Noah Hani n missed nearly a month of action after going down with an undisclosed injury in the Golden Knights’ season opener but had no desire to ease back into the lineup upon regaining his health.
Instead of getting reduced ice time with a gradual increase like many players in his situation, Hani n immediately logged enough minutes to rival fellow defenseman Shea Theodore as Vegas’ most proli c skater. It’s what he wanted—the 29-yearold, third-year Golden Knight felt he had a reputation to help uphold.
“Us as a team, we always take pride in playing good defensive hockey in front of whoever is in net,” Hani n said.
Defensive sharpness is a principle the Golden Knights are built on, especially under fourth-year coach Bruce Cassidy, and it hasn’t slipped now, roughly a quarter into the 2025-2026 campaign.
The blue line might have been the biggest concern coming into the season with Vegas’ longtime defensive leader and stalwart, Alex Pietrangelo, stepping away from hockey to nurse chronic hip injuries. But the unit has upheld its standard without him.
Other issues have cropped up during a relatively rough start that at one point saw the Golden Knights lose eight of 11 games
and four straight, but defense has been a consistent strength. Vegas is right back in its usual spot near the top of the league by almost all advanced defensive metrics.
“We don’t give up a lot of shots,” Cassidy said in the middle of the swoon.
The Golden Knights sat third in the league in expected goals allowed through the rst 20 games, despite sitting 11th in actual goals allowed.
That hints at more of a shortcoming with the goaltending than the defense, which should be no surprise considering starting goalie Adin Hill has been out since the sixth game of the year with a lower-body injury. He’s expected to miss at least another month according to a Sportsnet report.
Former New Jersey Devil Akira Schmid and rookie Carl Lindbom—the leading goaltending duo for the Henderson Silver Knights a year ago—have lled in with ashes of competent play. But they rate second-to-last in the NHL as a pair in high-danger save percentage.
Help could be on the way in the form of former Philadelphia Flyer Carter Hart, who is eligible to return to the NHL on December 1 after serving a suspension for his role in a sexual assault case. The Golden Knights made the controversial signing of the one-time top prospect shortly after a Canadian judge acquitted
him and four of his former Canada World Junior teammates of all charges.
Theodore, Hani n and company are out to make it as easy as possible on whomever ultimately seizes the reins in the crease as the Golden Knights chase their fth Paci c Division title and second Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Hani n has been steady since he returned, but Theodore has transcended to outstanding.
The “Original Mis t” top pairing of Theodore and Brayden McNabb leads the NHL in goals allowed per 60 minutes, according to Moneypuck.
“I’m feeling better as we go,” Theodore said recently. “It’s a little bit of a change this year with Petro being out, but I feel like I’m starting to come into my own.”
Playing a career-high in minutes, the enhanced defensive responsibilities initially appeared to cut into his typical high-level o ensive impact, but the balance is beginning to be resorted.
Theodore had a point in four of ve games spanning November 10-18, including his rst two goals of the season.
“Something’s happened there where it’s clicked with him,” Cassidy said. “We knew it would sooner or later. He’s too good of a player so I’m not surprised.”
The lofty potential of Theodore-McNabb this season was always evident, but the strong play of the primary third pairing of 2019, second-round pick Kaeden Korczak and trade-acquired Jeremy Lauzon, has been more of a revelation. Korczak and Lauzon are 15th in the NHL in the aforementioned statistic that Theodore and McNabb lead.
Lauzon is now on injured reserve, but optimism abounds that Korczak can maintain success in his rst consistent NHL action with fellow veteran Ben Hutton as his new partner.
“I’m getting more comfortable,” Korczak said. “I’m just trying to help out any way I can.”
Zach Whitecloud, who’s mostly skating alongside Hani n at the moment, is the lone defenseman who might be playing below expectation. But he’s been with the organization since the beginning, including as a valuable contributor since 2020, so there’s a comfort level that the 28-year-old will turn it around.
Defense might be the area where the Golden Knights have encountered the fewest problems over the years. That trend remains alive and well this season.
“I’ve been pretty pleased with how the whole team defended,” Cassidy said.
Noah Hanifin has been a key ingredient in the VGK defensive e orts this season.
(AP Photo/John Locher)
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS & STEVE MARCUS
CHANGING THEIR TUNE
CATCHING THE RHYTHM
Jabbawockeez tuned into the R&B station throughout the night. It started with a hip-hop-infused routine to Boyz II Men’s “Motownphilly.” At its peak, the dancers donned coatless zoot suit outfits and did a smooth routine to Usher’s unmistakable vocals in “Lovers and Friends.”
TWERK HARD, PLAY HARD
We weren’t surprised in the least when Jabbawockeez honored their hip-hop roots. But busting out bangers from Busta Rhymes, Juvenile and JID took the temperature up a notch. The dancers twerked enthusiastically to “Back That Azz Up” and stylishly maneuvered on the monster jam “Pass the Courvoisier.”
Jabbawockeez dial in on the spectacle in new show FREQNCY
BY SHANNON MILLER
I’ve seen the Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand several times, but nothing could have prepared me for their new show FREQNCY. Opening night introduced all the usual suspects of a wow-worthy Jabbawockeez production: stunts, storytelling, world-class breakdancing and more. But this time, the masked crew pushed into new territory through its music selections.
Over the last 15 years of performing on the Strip, the Jabbawockeez have dabbled in pop music, sprinkling it throughout their shows. But FREQNCY presented an opportunity to fully commit to hits like “Hollaback Girl” and “Living on a Prayer” in a way the crew has never quite done before.
But it’s not all Top 40. The Jabbawockeez reference multiple genres and eras—a “bu et of frequencies”—to connect with and excite their audiences.
“You have frequencies that can be sad, can make you happy, can make you angry, can put you in di erent moods. That’s the main concept we wanted to go on,” says Rynan Paguio, an original member and co-owner of the crew.
The experience is like being inside a living jukebox powered by mischievous men in white masks. One moment, the dancers are getting down to Fatman Scoop’s “Be Faithful”; the next they’re headbanging to “We Will Rock You.”
“There’s so many Easter eggs in there,” says co-owner and original member Joe Larot. “If you pay attention, you’ll have a lot of candy.”
Here are ve highlights from the show.
REMIXED RIFFS
The crew paid tribute to rock in a loud and lively way. To the chorus of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll,” the Jabbawockeez joined fans in the audience, standing on counters as they invoked a rallying cry for Queen’s “We Will Rock You” next. Headbanging, head spins and baby windmills kept the intense energy up through snippets of Guns N’ Roses, The White Stripes and System of a Down.
A TOUCH OF SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Watching the Jabbawockeez handle disco-era hits like Sister Sledge’s “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and Prince’s “I Wanna Be Your Lover” in fitted vests and bellbottoms blasted us to the past. And in true celebration of the ’70s genre, one Jabba even stunned the crowd with some roller skate stunts.
AUGMENTED REALITY
As the show progressed into the future, the dancers did fancy work with lasers and 3D mapping. At one point, it looked as though one Jabba had the power of the laser in the palm of his hand. At another, images projected onto a screen, turning the stage into a pixelated playground. After all these years, this world-famous crew still knows how to ratchet up our heart rates and expand on a style they’ve so perfectly finessed.
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BY GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ
Who says the party has to stop on Sunday? In a bid to reenergize the Las Vegas nightlife scene during the quieter days of the week, the Cosmopolitan and Clique Hospitality have revived Clique Bar & Lounge with a complete overhaul and a whole new party. Since reopening in August, the space has transformed into a glittering, disco-inspired haven designed to keep the good times rolling.
Marketing director Brea Moore says those groovy, disco-era accents were fully intentional. The revamped lounge, designed by award-winning visionary Peter Max Bowden, is a fusion of old-school glam and modern opulence.
Upon entering, the rst thing that grabs your attention is the bar’s sunburst backdrop, an illuminated mirror that invites you to pick your poison. The room itself is bathed in rich golds and deep hues, with velvety seating that wraps around tables for larger groups. And at the center, a massive golden disco ball casts its glittering glow.
That’s where Monday Night Fever comes in. Clique’s new weekly party draws inspiration directly from the room’s design.
“With disco being at the forefront of our Monday Night Fever party, it’s a combination of disco music mixed into some familiar hits that people are more likely to dance to,” says Moore. “We are tailoring to a crowd of all di erent types of people.”
And it works. DJs blend tracks from Durand Jones & the Indications, The Gap Band, The Weeknd and Evelyn “Champagne” King, to name a few. And as the night unfolds, groups of people crowd up to the bar, drinks in hand, laughing and dancing, as the infectious energy of the room sweeps them onto the dance oor.
“That environment sort of puts you into this atmosphere of luxury,” Moore says. “And that’s also, coincidentally, our tagline for the venue: luxury on the rocks.”
The cocktails mirror the space’s
The Cosmopolitan’s reimagined Clique Bar & Lounge ignites Mondays with a new disco-driven party
sleek, upscale vibe. Classic drinks like the French 75 ($18) and Old Fashioned ($21) are staples, but the Porn Star Martini ($20) steals the show. Made with Grey Goose vodka, Passoã, passion fruit,and a prosecco sidecar, it’s as irty as it is fancy.
For something a little more fun, the Don Sandia ($17) comes served in a hollowed-out cucumber, rimmed with tajín, and lled with Flecha Azul Tequila, Cointreau, watermelon and lemon. And the Jelloranges ($17) are a throwback to that house party classic but elevated with Ciroc vodka and orange cream and poured into orange peels then sliced into bite-sized portions.
Jelloranges
The food menu, too, is designed to complement the vibrant party atmosphere, with items like spicy tuna crispy rice ($20) and Wagyu sliders ($26) that hit the spot whether you’re dancing or just enjoying the scene. For something a little lighter, try the blistered shishito peppers ($17) or the mini Maine lobster rolls ($32).
With its sultry design, killer cocktails and vibey mix of music, Clique Bar & Lounge makes us ask ourselves, why wait for the weekend?
Cocktail photos by Christopher DeVargas
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Beef shortrib pepper fry
(Courtesy/KS Restaurants)
BY BROCK RADKE
The saturation of culinary excellence along the Las Vegas Strip might make it seem difficult to identify a true game-changer when one arrives.
It’s actually not that hard.
When it opens at Aria on December 3, Gymkhana will be the first Indian restaurant inside a Strip casino resort. Its original London location is a landmark with two Michelin stars, a recognition achieved by very few Vegas restaurants.
JKS, its parent company founded in 2008 by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi, has won seven Michelin stars across its diverse dining portfolio. The Vegas restaurant will be its first in the U.S. with its Ambassadors Clubhouse following in New York in early 2026.
“Our mission in America is the same as in the U.K.,” Karam Sethi tells the Weekly. “Indian cuisine is an adopted food in the U.K., it’s ingrained in the culture. The mission is to make Indian food a local cuisine in America as well.
“To be the first Indian restaurant in a Strip casino is a huge honor, a huge privilege, and comes with a great responsibility to deliver and really execute on how we’ve grown up experiencing hospitality.”
Excitement for the opening could be described as overwhelming; it’s currently booked through mid-January and new availability will be released on December 8.
And Gymkhana Las Vegas has been years in the making, with longtime MGM Resorts executive Ari Kastrati dining there in London and beginning discussions about a Strip location almost 10 years ago, Sethi says.
“We’re not looking to reinvent the cuisine, we’re champions of Indian culture in its purest form,” he says. “It’s a very personal take on food and beverage and service. And the Vegas guest profile is the perfect cross-section of the American public, so there’s a real opportunity to widen the exposure of Indian food across the country.”
Most Americans—and certainly most Las Vegans—are familiar with Indian food in a casual setting. Gymkhana’s standards and ambitions are elevated, but not in a pretentious way, Sethi explains: “The way we’ve built it since day one is all about conviviality, sharing, family-style, and good vibes. Everything is delivered with finesse and precision, but it’s not the typical white tablecloth, hush-hush experience. It has to be fun.”
The food is classic—tandoori masala lamb chops, chicken butter masala, venison biryani—but the Vegas version will offer beef dishes for the first time, including a Wagyu keema naan, a flaky layered malabar paratha and beef shortrib pepper fry. The sophisticated spices that define Indian flavors will be fully showcased, according to Sethi.
“The timing is right. We have carefully curated this Gymkhana for the Las Vegas market,” he says. “Hopefully what we are known for in London will collide with the fun lifestyle experience Las Vegas guests love so much.”
DINING NOTES
Pin Kaow’s anniversary, SMKD barbecue in Henderson and more
The Bellagio Conservatory holiday display is ready and waiting to bring you all the cheer you need, and for the first time, the Garden Table experience will be available during the jolliest of seasons. Set inside a gingerbread house in the heart of the Conservatory’s festive wonderland, the Garden Table offers brunch from Sadelle’s ($145) and dinner from Michael Mina Bellagio ($195). Make reservations at bellagio.com
Colorado-based chain Chili Shack has opened Downtown at 707 Carson Avenue, serving up customizable burritos, grilled tacos, enchilada plates, Southwest-inspired burgers and more. For info, visit chili-shack.com
Charcuterie concept Graze Craze has opened in Silverado Ranch Plaza at 9711 S. Eastern Ave. The store offers signature boards made with premium meats, cheeses, produce, house-made dips and more. For info, visit grazecraze.com.
GastroPub Nisei Bar & Grill has opened in Chinatown at 3400 S. Jones Blvd., a hybrid Japanese Izakaya and American gastropub. Find info on Instagram at @gastropub_nisei.
SMKD has opened in Henderson at 10895 S. Eastern Ave., a barbecue joint from chefs Alex Reznik and Matt Meyer. Check it out at smkdbbq.com
One of the all-time Thai food greats in Las Vegas, Pin Kaow is celebrating 25 years with two different $25 anniversary menus available through the end of the year at its Rainbow Boulevard and Eastern Avenue locations. Find your favorite dishes and make plans at pinkaow.com
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House at MGM Grand is serving a special Throwback Thursday menu to celebrate 30 years on the Strip, available every Thursday through December 18. Highlights include country-style gumbo, seared ahi tuna lettuce wraps, bacon-wrapped shrimp and more.
Butcher & Thief, a neighborhood steakhouse from chef and restaurateur Cory Harwell and the Carson Kitchen team, is set to open in December at The Bend.
It’ll be a sweet new year at Station Casinos: Green Valley Ranch Resort will open a location of Nielsen’s Frozen Custard in the spring, and Red Rock Resort will add Randy’s Donuts to its food court in early 2026.
Delhi Dalgona (Courtesy/KS Restaurants)
And if you need one more Thanksgiving fix, PT’s Taverns is once again serving up the Holiday Hoagie ($16) while supplies last, a sandwich with turkey and Black Forest ham, cornbread stuffing, provolone cheese, cranberry aioli and sweet potato fries on the side. –Brock Radke
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PREMIER CROSSWORD HOROSCOPES
SINGERS”
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3 Sells work by the job, say
-- Mahal
Light -- (not heavy at all) 6 Hockey Hall of Famer Stan
First stages
22 On Ventura Blvd., e.g.
23 Singer of “Steppin’ Out Somebody’s Baby”?
26 Would-be atty.’s exam 27 Gorilla, e.g.
28 Fibber’s admission
29 Witty Bombeck
30
Syllables sung many times in “Camptown Races” 9 Freud’s “one”
Atty.’s degree
Squirrel snacks
Archer
Thick-skinned fruits
Wood cutter
1,760-yard races 16 On the edge of one’s seat
Plain of the Southwest
Made of a certain grain
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Japanese word mushin means “no mind.” It refers to the state of flow, what athletes call “the zone.” When you are in the groove of mushin, thinking stops and being takes over. Your body knows what to do before your brain catches up. Effort becomes effortless. You can enjoy this state more than you have in a long time in the coming weeks.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Salmon are your spirit creatures. They are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, then return against currents to their birthplace. They navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field and their sense of smell. Your own calling is just as vivid. In the coming weeks, you will be extra attuned to that primal signal. Trust the ancient pull back toward your soul’s home.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What if procrastination isn’t always a problem? Maybe it’s a message from your deeper self. Delay could serve as a form of protection. What if your resistance to the “should” is actually your soul’s immune system rejecting a foreign agenda? Your deeper wisdom is trying to tell you secrets about what you truly want versus what you think you should want.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Practice the art of sacred bitching. You are authorized to complain and criticize with creative zeal. The goal is not to solve problems perfectly, but simply to process the complications. Your venting is a legitimate way to achieve emotional release. Sometimes you need acknowledgment more than solutions. Say “this is hard” until it’s slightly less hard.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Chinese concept of yuanfen means that some connections are fated. Certain people were always meant to cross your path. When you meet a new person and feel instant recognition, that’s yuanfen. Leos are due for such phenomena. Some opportunities appear because you pursue them; others will arrive simply because you opened your mind and heart.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A forest’s roots are the source of all visible life, constantly communicating and sharing nourishment. You are the flowering tip of an unseen intelligence. Your own lineage works similarly. Every act of grounding—breathing deeply, resting your feet—is your body’s way of remembering its subterranean ancestry. Keep these meditations at the forefront of your awareness. Draw from your extensive roots.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are currently in a phase when it’s highly possible to become both smarter and wiser. You have a sixth sense for knowing exactly how to enhance your intellectual and emotional intelligence. Your brain is constantly growing and changing; every experience carves new neural pathways. Take full advantage of this resilience and plasticity!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is a favorable time to stand near what you want to become. Position yourself in the ecosystem of your aspirations without grasping or forcing. Your secret power is osmosis, not imitation. The transformations you desire will happen sideways, through exposure and absorption.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some seeds can remain dormant for centuries, waiting for the right conditions to germinate. The oldest successfully sprouted seed was 2,000 years old. Expect to experience metaphorical versions of this marvel in the coming weeks. Certain aspects of you have long been dormant but are about to sprout.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Orb weaver spiders make seven types of silk, each engineered for distinct purposes: sticky silk for catching prey, strong silk for the web’s frame. They don’t generate generic resources; each type is carefully tailored. Advise you to be like the orb weavers in the coming weeks. Focus your efforts on precise, tailored actions.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Benevolent gossip is the practice of speaking about people not to diminish them but to fondly wonder and try to understand them. What if talking about someone could be an act of compassionate curiosity rather than judgment? Speak about everyone as if they might overhear you—not from fear but respect.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Every 21,000 years, the Sahara Desert transforms into a lush green savanna due to increased rainfall. The last time this occurred, the Sahara supported lakes, rivers, and diverse life. Expect a comparable shift for you in the coming months, Pisces. The onset of luxuriant growth is already underway.
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DORITO DIVER | FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX | NOVEMBER 19, 2025 I used to think claw machines were rigged—that is, until I became the claw. During Formula 1 race week, Doritos unveiled a life-size version of the classic arcade game, and this brave Weekly staffer stepped right up to the task. Dorito diving is much harder than you might think. I’m no A’ja Wilson. I lack the lengthy wingspan. I scooped as many chip bags as a Claw Girl could—32 to be exact. My competitor got around 60. Needless to say, I’ve still got a chip on my shoulder about that. Read more of our F1 recap coverage at lasvegasweekly.com –Amber Sampson
