🦀 Monoliths, Pricey Happy Hours, Trivia & More

So many trivia spots tonight!

June 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

TODAY’S WIND DOWN BROUGHT TO YOU WITH

Happy Tuesday Afternoon, Neighbor!

A monolith was found on a trail north of Vegas over the weekend. It’s just like the one that appeared on Fremont Street back in 2020. So, apparently someone’s running the long-con prank. Or, you know… 👽

Also, it’s National Splurge Day, so treat yo’ self.

In today's Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's (And Tomorrow’s) Splurge-Worthy Happy Hours 🍷

  • Did You Know? 🦂

  • Today's Restaurant Specials 🍷

  • Today's Events & Live Music 🎵

  • Staying In? Check Out These Awesome Things đź‘Ť

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

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TODAY’S (AND TOMORROW’S) SPLURGE-WORTHY HAPPY HOURS 🦀

Well, it’s National Splurge Day, so let’s splurge.

Today, we’re talking Happy Hours with some super expensive dishes on their Happy Hour menus.

First up, at William B’s, they’ve got a pan-fried seafood tower that is in a pan and is fried, but is a loose definition of a “tower.” Still, it’s a good amount of seafood for $40. (It also happens to be what their Happy Hour, aka the“Tower Hour,” is named for.) Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed today, so if a seafood tower is your splurge of your choice, you’re going to have to postpone your celebration until tomorrow.

For a today option, just down the road at North Italia, they’ve got the Bottle & Board, which is a little pricey… or is it? Also priced at $40, the Bottle & Board consists of a pizza, a board (chef’s or farmers market), and a bottle of white or red wine. So, actually maybe not pricey? We’ll let you decide.

Along with being National Splurge Day, it’s also International Sushi Day, which can be a bit of a splurge, even at Happy Hour, so if it’s sushi you’re feeling, here’s where you can score some at Happy Hour tonight.

Did You Know? 🦂

Desert scorpions have built-in sensors they use to detect their prey.

A pic that makes scorpions look cute, because I can’t stand to look at the real thing.

Covered head-to-claw in tiny, erect hairs called trichobothria, these arachnids have the ability to detect vibrations in the air or the ground. It’s basically like having a full-body radar system.

When an unsuspecting insect buzzes nearby or a critter scurries across the sand, the vibrations cause these microscopic and sensitive hairs to twitch. The twitching sends signals to the scorpion's brain, allowing it to detect the exact location and movement of its prey.

But it gets even cooler. These hairs can detect both ground vibrations and air currents, so scorpions can sense their prey whether it's walking on the ground or flying above them. And with that direct hair-to-brain connection, they don’t even need their eyes to do it, which is what makes them such masterful hunters even in complete darkness.

Too bad they’re still super creepy.

TODAY’S RESTAURANT SPECIALS 🍷

We’ve very nearly made it to summer, and I heard “Summer Wine” on something I watched the other day, so in convergence of those two things, we’re talking wine specials. Namely, some places where you can get it for a lot less today. (Just don’t lose your spurs.)

First up, Tuesdays at JING are 80s Wine Night Tuesdays, so if you want to drink your ½ off bottles with some great tunes in a nostalgic vibe, you know where you can do it.

Or, if you’d just like some good and good-priced wine with a slice, you can get ½ off wine (glasses and bottles) or seasonal sangria at Grimaldi’s today.

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT

When it comes to tonight’s events, it’s about both brains and bodies. You can get your trivia on at several local restaurants or get your exercise on at several local meet-ups.

  • 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

  • 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 FP Movement

    Downtown Summerlin Lawn

    1825 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-8 pm

    *BYO Yoga Mat & Water

  • 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: One Piece)

    Slater's 50/50

    7511 W Lake Mead Blvd

    7 pm

  • Coed Soccer Meet-up (Adults)

    The Crossing Park

    1111 Crestdale Ln

    7:30-9:45 pm

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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