Bourdain Day, $2 Tacos and Global Beatles Day

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June 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes

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Happy Tuesday Afternoon, Neighbor!

It’s Bourdain Day, a day to honor food adventurer Anthony Bourdain and all the interesting foods he tempted us to try.

The only restaurant that Bourdain ate at on his food expeditions through the city that has an outpost on this side of town is Lotus of Siam. But, of course, that was the still-shuttered OG location off of Sahara, not the one over here at Red Rock, and there’s a big difference. More on that in “Around the Valley” below.

Also in “Around the Valley,” if you have an uncollared and un-IDed pupper or kitty who gets anxious at firework time, you’ll want to make your way to The Animal Foundation over the next three days.

And it’s Global Beatles Day, so, remember, all you need is love. And maybe a $2 taco or two.

In today's Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's Happy Hours & Eats 🌮

  • Did You Know? 🐦

  • Around the Valley📍

  • Today's Events & Live Music 🎵

  • Staying In? Check Out These Awesome Things 👍

Let's get to it. See you on the other side.

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TODAY’S HAPPY HOURS & EATS 🌮

Do you indulge in Taco Tuesday? And what exactly is indulgence when it comes to tacos? Is it three? Four? It’s gotta be more than two, because if you can eat just one taco in a sitting, you’re made of stronger stuff than me.

Anyway, if you want to get your tacos in ample supply tonight, here are a couple of places you can get them for $2 - yes, $2! - along with your Happy Hour, one where they are only on special today and the other where they are a Happy Hour staple.

While they aren’t quite $2, here are a few other places you can get your tacos for a relative steal tonight.

Did You Know? 🐦

Hummingbirds once graced Europe with their tiny, but dazzling presence.

Riding out the rain right here in our backyard.

Today, these tiny avian marvels are found only in the Americas, but a surprising discovery in Germany revealed the oldest hummingbird fossil ever found, turning the scientific community's understanding of these birds on its head.

The ancient fossil - 30 million years old and affectionately nicknamed "Eurobird” - proved that these feathered tinies were once part of the European landscape where they roam no more.

Scientists are still scratching their heads over why they vanished from the European continent completely. One theory suggests climate shifts that made the environment less hospitable for these nectar-loving birds may have played a part. Another speculates that the arrival of new predators or competitors might have forced them to flee.

And they had the ability to do just that. Even today, hummingbirds make some of the most impressive journeys of any bird species, with some hummers making 5,000-mile migrations each year. And since the distance from North America to Europe is only around 2,000 miles by the shortest route, it’s not too much of a stretch to assume their ancient ancestors could cross the Atlantic with ease.

AROUND THE VALLEY📍

Here are some things Around the Valley we think might be of interest -

Lotus Sues Lotus

For those of you who were fans of the original Lotus of Siam and noticed the food at the Flamingo location starting to take a turn before they even opened the location over here at Red Rock, you might be relieved to know that you weren’t, in fact, off your rockers.

Last week, news broke that the whole Lotus of Siam expansion has been quite the debacle. The Flamingo and Red Rock locations were not opened by the original owners, but by their daughter and a friend, and now the parents are suing the daughter and her partners.

Basically, it’s Lotus vs Lotus in a battle that is definitely not what that flower is supposed to symbolize.

Keep Your Pups & Kitties Safe 🎆

Come the Fourth of July, The Animal Foundation sees a rash of runaway pets. Without a collar and ID, these pets can be hard to identify and return to their families. So, this year, The Animal Foundation is handing out free collars and pet ID tags. They’re free and there’s no limit per household, but supplies are limited.

Pickups start at 11 am tomorrow and continues on the following schedule:

  • Wednesday: 11 am- 6pm

  • Thursday: 11 am-3 pm

  • Sunday: 11 am-3 pm

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT 🏐

Want to do a little peer-group networking or feeling factual? You’ve got loads of opportunity to socialize or put your brain to the test tonight.

  • Pawsitive Difference Pet Rescue Adoption Event

    Three Dog Bakery

    2110 N Rampart Blvd

    2-6 pm

  • Sand Volleyball

    Aloha Shores Park

    7550 W Sauer Dr

    6-8 pm

    *Intermediate Play, Knowledge of Rules Required

  • Wine a Little, Laugh a Lot (Female Friends Over 45 Social Hour)

    Trattoria Reggiano

    2020 Park Centre Dr

    4-6 pm

    *This event is FULL. If you’re interested, you should check out their group for upcoming events.

  • Unity in Real Estate (LGBTQ+ & Allies)

    Frankie’s Uptown

    1770 Festival Plaza Dr

    4:30-7:30 pm

  • LGBTQ+ Movie

    Rainbow Library Meeting Room

    3150 N Buffalo Dr

    5:30-7:30 pm

  • Coed Soccer Meet-up (Adults)

    The Crossing Park

    1111 Crestdale Ln

    5:45-8 pm (TIME CHANGE!)

  • Trivia Night

    Dom DeMarco’s Patio

    9785 W Charleston Blvd

    6:30-8:30 pm

    *Purchase Required, Text (702) 670-0012 to Register Team

  • Fitness on the Lawn with Lululemon

    Downtown Summerlin Lawn

    1825 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-8 pm

    *This event is FULL. If you’re interested, you should look ahead to next week’s Fitness on the Lawn and get on the list now.

  • Run Drink Las Vegas

    Frankie’s Uptown

    1770 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-9 pm

  • Geeks Who Drink (Trivia Night)

    Aces and Ales

    2801 N Tenaya Way

    7 pm

  • Trivia Night (Theme: Inside Out)

    Slater's 50/50

    7511 W Lake Mead Blvd

    7 pm

  • Toastmasters Meeting

    Desert Spring United Methodist Church

    120 Pavilion Center Dr

    7-9 pm

    Open to Public

It's also discount day at the movies. You can get discounted tickets today at Regal Red Rock (11011 W Charleston Blvd), Regal Summerlin (2070 Park Centre Dr) or Cinemark Century Suncoast (9090 Alta Dr).

LIVE MUSIC

  • Darren Motamedy and Ronnie Rathers

    Grape Street Café

    2120 Festival Plaza Dr

    6-9 pm

  • Patrick J. Dodd

    La Casa Cigar Lounge (Tivoli Village)

    430 S Rampart Blvd

    8:30 pm

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STAYING IN TONIGHT? CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME THINGS

We like staying home too! If you’re looking for an interesting way to fill your evening, these things might do the trick.

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