48°F
weather icon Mostly Clear

Upcoming events at, and about, Fergusons Downtown

Fergusons hosts two ‘Alley’ events

Fergusons Downtown has a pair of events on the schedule this week. Its Pour in the Alley series returns Thursday night as Mezcal in the Alley. From 7-10 p.m., guests will be able to taste their way through the often-misunderstood spirit for $45. Then on Sunday, Market in the Alley returns, featuring local makers, curators, artists, musicians and culinary innovators. There will also be kids workshops, and dogs are welcome. Market in the Alley runs from noon to 4 p.m., and admission is free. 1028 Fremont St., fergusonsdowntown.com

This dance party’s under the canopy

In honor of Electric Daisy Carnival weekend, the Fremont Street Experience will host Dancernauts EDM Dance Party from 7 p.m. to just before midnight Thursday. The free party will include DJs, a laser light show, go-go-dancers, performance artists and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume. vegasexperience.com

Calling all young athletes

The Kids Camp series is back at Downtown Container Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with Sports Day. Young athletes can play baseball, football and baseball, and enjoy snacks and drinks. Tickets are $10. 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com

Presentation on Fergusons’ rebirth

The international lecture series “Creative Mornings” will present Jen Taler, the woman behind the revitalization of Fergusons Downtown, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ne10 Studio, 1001 W. Bonanza Road. Free tickets for the presentation are available at creativemornings.com.

Museum, Metro present gang forum

The Mob Museum and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will host their monthly Community Safety Forum from 2-3 p.m. Sunday. This month’s program will tackle “Gang Safety and Awareness,” offering “insight on how to protect loved ones from joining or affiliating with these criminal groups.” Free tickets, which include admission to the museum, 300 Stewart Ave., are available at themobmuseum.org.

Have an item for Downtown Lowdown? Contact Al Mancini amancini@reviewjournal.com.

amancini@reviewjournal.com
702-387-5250
@AlManciniVegas

MOST READ
Exco Sidebar
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
MORE STORIES
THE LATEST
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at 78

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.

How junk food may be feeding cancerous tumors

Junk food like potato chips, ice cream and ready-made meals have long been linked with a spate of health conditions

Cottage cheese vs. Greek yogurt: Which one’s healthier?

To help settle the score, we spoke with registered dietitians and grabbed nutrition information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central.

‘Be a champion of your own life,’ boxing star urges

“The Fire Inside” shares the inspirational story of how Claressa Shields conquered the odds with a pair of boxing gloves and a positive mindset.