Things to do in Las Vegas this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Hook comes to Reynolds Hall on Saturday night
By Lou P. and the Las Vegas Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
Hook gets one Saturday night at The Smith Center. On Friday, Danny Elfman's music from the Tim Burton films comes to Resorts World, and the Nevada State Museum hosts a talk on historic joss houses. The museum is also running a gingerbread house workshop for families on Saturday morning.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Hook In Concert
Hook In Concert takes over Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center on Saturday at 7:30, and it plays one night only.
Saturday at 7:30 pm · Reynolds Hall, 361 Symphony Park Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89106
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
2026 Keep Las Vegas Beautiful Recycled Art Contest Exhibition
Friday at 8 am; also Sat 8 am
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St., Las Vegas, NV, 89107
A free exhibition of original art made from recycled, reused and repurposed materials by youth and adult artists. It includes Herby, a welded salvaged-steel sculpture by Matt Blessinger, and a Nov. 20 reception honors the winners.
Music and Intertribal Dance
Thursday at 6:30 pm
West Las Vegas Library
Derrick Suwaima Davis, a seven-time Hoop Dance World Champion, and his son Sooya, a singer and champion Men's Fancy Dancer, share Hopi culture through words, music and dance. Free, for all ages, with first-come seating.
Focus Fridays: Historic Joss Houses in Nevada and Beyond
Friday at 1 pm
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S Valley Blvd, Las Vegas, 89107
A talk on Nevada's historic Joss Houses, the Chinese temples, covering their origins, their role in communities and what was kept inside. Walk-ins are welcome, with a $5 suggested donation, and it's free with museum admission.
WITH KIDSbring them
Discovery Saturday: "Gingerbread" House Workshop
Saturday at 11 am
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S Valley Blvd, Las Vegas, 89107
Drop in to the museum's Education Room to build a gingerbread house from a cardboard kit, using the room's decorating supplies or taking it home. Kits are $10, or two for $15, while supplies last. No registration needed.
Nerf Mania
Friday at 6 pm
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144, USA
A family Nerf battle royale with capture the flag plus team and individual games. Bring your own Nerf gun; the center supplies darts and goggles. It costs $5 and registration is online.
OUTSIDEfresh air
Glittering Lights Open 5pm-10pm
Friday at 5 pm; also Sat 5 pm
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, I-15 N, Exit 54. Turn Right, 1/2mi Turn Right, NV, 89115
A drive-through Christmas light show at the Speedway with over 6 million lights, running through January 3. You can watch from your car or ride the Santa Tram, which makes it an easy family outing.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Danny Elfman???s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Friday at 8 pm; also Sat 8 pm
The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
El Camino: A Musical Journey
Saturday at 5 pm
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, 5850 North Park Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89149
Classical guitarist Ricardo Cobo is joined by flutists Christina Castellanos of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Ráyo Furuta for an intimate program of tango and Latin American rhythms. General admission includes a post-concert champagne toast.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Library Tree Lane Seasonal Boutique
Friday at 10 am; also Sat 10 am
Paseo Verde Library
The Friends of Henderson Libraries sell gift baskets, book bundles and more in the Paseo Verde lobby. Chance drawing tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and all proceeds go to Henderson Libraries.
Downtown Summerlin Farmer's Market
Saturday at 9 am
The Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Dr,, Las Vegas, NV, NV, 89135
A free Saturday farmers market with fresh produce, citrus, European-style breads, pastries, nuts, pasta, cut flowers and bedding plants. It's a family-friendly way to stock up for the week.
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SAT 8 PMKATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR, MGM Grand Garden Arena
- SAT 7 PMTeddy Swims, T-Mobile Arena
- SUN 6 PMBuzzcocks - Celebrating 50 Years Of Buzzcocks, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Las Vegas, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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