đŸ± New Happy Hour Scene, HUGE Bratwurst, Meet-Ups & More!

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August 15, 2024 ‱ Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

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Happy Thursday Afternoon, Neighbor!

Well, it’s National Relaxation Day, which makes it a great day for a Happy Hour. Or for doing absolutely nothing. Your pick 😁

In today’s Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's Happy Hours & Eats (Featuring Some Happy Hour News) đŸ±

  • Did You Know? đŸ·

  • Around the Valley đŸș

  • Today’s Events & Live Music đŸŽ€

  • 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 đŸ±

If you’re looking to change things up, there’s some new stuff on the Happy Hour scene.

First up, at Fleming’s, they’ve actually added wine to their Happy Hour menu (I’m pretty sure it’s the same price as the cheapest red we typically get when we go there , but still, it’s nice to see some variety). They also have new foodstuffs, including Crispy Chicken Sliders and a Charcuterie Plate.

  • Fleming’s Steakhouse

  • Boca Park Area

  • 4 pm-6 pm

Next up, in Downtown Summerlin, Sushiloca has launched a Happy Hour. It’s from 3-5 pm, and I have no idea what’s on the menu yet, but they’re advertising sushi and sake, so I’m guessing it’s about what you’d expect.

  • Sushiloca

  • Downtown Summerlin

  • 3 pm-5 pm

More Info Coming Soon

Not quite what you’re looking for? Find more options on our Thursday Happy Hours page.

Did You Know? đŸ·

Wine is old. Like, really old. In fact, it's so ancient that it predates written history
 and a lot of other things.

So, just how long have people been sipping the fruit of the vine exactly?

Well, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that around 8,000 years ago, grapes were being grown specifically for wine in the Caucasus region, which is modern-day Georgia. That's right, long before France, Italy, or Napa Valley were even on the map, even before Jesus perfected the art of jazzing up water, ancient people were already figuring out how to turn a harvest of fruit into a really good time.

The millennia between are a blur - TOO much wine, maybe? - but we know by around 5,000 years ago, wine was becoming more than just a happy accident. This is when the ancient Egyptians started recording the process of making herbal wine. So, at least by this point, no one was just just pouring grape juice into jars and hoping for the best - wine-making was a full-scale operation with herbs, spices, and all sorts of botanicals to create medicinal concoctions. Not to mention tasty ones.

Curious as to where exactly this fits into the progress of humanity? The answer is shockingly early - 8,000-year-old wine remnants means our ancestors were dipping into the cask while they were still figuring out written language and inventing the wheel.

Priorities, am I right?

AROUND THE VALLEY 🌭

Here are some things Around the Valley (and the Olympics!) we think might be of interest -

Hankering for a HUGE Bratwurst? 🌭

Tomorrow is World Bratwurst Day, aka Bratsgiving, which is a day to honor the not-so-humble bratwurst. In honor of this delectable meaty-treat, the most German of all the German restaurants in Vegas - Hofbrauhaus - is serving up the "Gigantische Bratwurst" special. The special consists of a “16 oz. two-foot-long, cheese-filled sausage served in a baguette with green cabbage bacon salad and two pounds of French fries.” Yes, two POUNDS of French fries. Which sounds delicious, but is an absolutely bonkers amount of food. You’re gonna need a whole lot of beer to wash that puppy down.

If You Can Get Tickets
 🏀

It’s a sporting kind of Saturday over by The Strip. Earlier in the day, the Aces are getting the band
 er, team
 back together, with the team’s gold-medal Olympians returning to their home court to take on the New York Liberty. Then, later that night, it’s the Raiders pre-season home opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Both games are sold out, but you can get resale tickets, or, you know, enjoy watching from the comfort of your couch.

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT đŸŽ€

Looking to make some new friends? You’ve got loads of opportunity to meet up with like-minded people tonight.

Plus, it’s your night to go rock star at the library.

  • Pawsitive Difference Pet Rescue Adoption Event

    Three Dog Bakery

    2110 N Rampart Blvd

    2-6 pm

  • Total Wine & More Sampling Hours

    Total Wine & More

    730 S Rampart Blvd

    2-6 pm

  • Savvy Seniors Food and Libations

    Jade Asian Kitchen (JW Marriott Resort)

    221 N Rampart Blvd

    5:30-7:30 pm

    *RSVPs are closed, but check out their upcoming events!

  • Karaoke Night

    Rainbow Library

    3150 N Buffalo Dr

    5:30-7 pm

    *Registration Required; Call (702) 507-3716 to Register

  • Live DJ

    T-Bones Chophouse (Red Rock Resort)

    11011 W Charleston Blvd

    6-10 pm

  • Bitcoin Happy Hour

    SG Bar

    9580 W Flamingo Rd

    6:30-8:30 pm

  • Las Vegas Prime Timers Gay Men Meetup

    Las Vegas Ballpark

    1650 S Pavilion Center Dr

    7-10 pm

  • Vegas Best Friends

    PKWY Tavern Flamingo

    9820 W Flamingo Rd

    7-10 pm

  • DJ Matt

    Rouge Room (Red Rock Resort)

    11011 W Charleston Blvd

    11 pm-Close

LIVE MUSIC

  • Craig Canter (60s and 70s)

    Grape Street Café

    2120 Festival Plaza Dr

    5:30-8:30 pm

  • Live Music

    Lola’s

    1220 N Town Center Dr

    6 pm

  • Live Band Karaoke (ft The Busker Kings)

    Rouge Room (Red Rock Resort)

    11011 W Charleston Blvd

    8-11 pm

  • Jacqueline Zulueta

    La Casa Cigar Lounge (Tivoli Village)

    430 S Rampart Blvd

    8:30-11:30 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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