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🗳️ Vote Party!
Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. (Las Vegas)
Bring your ballot, your friends and family for some patriotic fun at Las Vegas City Hall (495 S. Main St.) Enjoy food trucks, music, free ice cream, giveaways and more after you vote, or before!
Voting will be available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside City Hall.
💃 Recital de Federico García Lorca
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Las Vegas)
El Grupo Literario Comala les invita al recital Verde Que Te Quiero Verde, homenaje a Federico García Lorca entre poesía, música y danza flamenca en la East Las Vegas Library. Gratuito y abierto al público.
Thursday, June 11, 4-6 p.m. (Las Vegas)
Cambridge Recreation Center (3930 Cambridge St.) invites the community to come together for a Juneteenth Community Cookout filled with an afternoon of free food, games, dominoes, cards, music, and community fellowship as friends, families, and neighbors gather to honor freedom, joy, and togetherness.
Friday, June 12, 3-9 p.m. (North Las Vegas)
Join Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II for a Juneteenth celebration at Pearson Community Center (1625 W. Carey Ave.) , a community event with food trucks, bounce houses, splash pads, indoor activities, game shows, talent showcases, live performances, and fun for all ages.
Friday, June 12, 8:45-10:30 p.m. (Silver Springs)
Come experience the night sky over Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Enjoy a tour of our celestial neighborhood while talking about the night sky as a remarkable natural resource to be celebrated and enjoyed. Participants are encouraged to bring a red light and lawn chairs or blankets. Program is intended for adults and children 10 years of age and older. Weather dependent.
Saturday, June 13, 5-7 p.m. (Las Vegas)
Celebrate Juneteenth at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center (3130 S. McLeod Dr.) with poetry, music, and community. This event will feature local poets, a musical performance, and a reception following the program featuring mocktails and small bites, and good vibes. This event is free and open to all ages.
🥾✏️ Footsteps into Story: How Travel and Hiking Inspire Writing
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.-noon (Reno)
Join Nevada Humanities and author Laura Newman for an outdoor walk and talk about how she incorporates her travels and long-distance hikes into her fiction writing at Galena Creek Regional Park. Get inspired to use the world as your personal muse. Space for this event is limited. Online registration is required.
Saturday, June 13, 8:30-10:30 p.m. (Carson City)
The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will set up telescopes for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the night sky. Meet at the Washoe Lake State Park Maze parking lot. Attendees can expect a short, interactive astronomy presentation while the sun sets and availability for questions and discussion while viewing the sky. There’s no program fee but park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents, $10 out of state. Bring a red light flashlight that does not affect night vision and a lawn/folding chair.
June 11-13 (Reno)
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of Nevada’s rich heritage and agricultural roots at the Nevada State Fairgrounds (1350 N. Wells Ave.) in Reno. From livestock show and sale and bull riding, to carnival games, vendors, and local food vendors. Get your tickets online.
