Las Vegas morning update for Saturday, April 28 — VIDEO
Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend in the Las Vegas Valley:
It’s Dia del Nino today at Springs Preserve. Children can enjoy interactive games, clowns, magicians and entertainment. The event also includes exhibits by Latino artists, cooking demonstrations and a petting zoo.
The annual City of Lights Jazz and R&B festival is set for today and tomorrow at the Clark County Government center. The West Coast Jam, Melanie Fiona, and Kem are set to perform in the center’s amphitheatre.
A Star Wars virtual reality experience opened at the Grand Canal Shoppes this week. “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire” blends the real and virtual world as participants infiltrate the Imperial base with help from some familiar characters. Tickets are $33 per person.
The musical Pippin opened an eight-performance run at UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theatre Friday. The musical about a young prince looking for happiness and fulfillment runs through next weekend. Tickets are still available.
The Knights take on the San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at 5 p.m. tonight at T-Mobile Arena. The Knights will try to keep the momentum from Thursday’s game, when they shut out the Sharks 7 to nothing. The Knights then go to San Jose for Game 3 at 7 p.m. Monday and Game 4 on 7 p.m. Wednesday. If necessary, the Knights will return to Las Vegas for Game 5 on Fri. May 4.
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