Expert recommendations of the top events—with tips on how to best experience these celebrations.
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CineVegas Film Festival
June. Burgeoning film festival attracts Hollywood heavyweights and indie auteurs. Star-studded premiere screenings at Brenden Theatres & IMAX at the Palms casino resort. tel. +1 702 992 7979, 888 883 4278. www.cinevegas.com
UNLVino
Mid-April. A three-day epicurean event celebrating food and wine, with a grand 325-label wine tasting. Tip: Buy advance tickets starting March 1. tel. +1 702 876 4500. www.unlvino.com
Vegoose
Last weekend in October. This pre-Halloween indie music festival has performance artists, celebrity impersonators, and quickie weddings, too. tel. +1 800 594 8499. vegoose.com
World Series of Poker
Early June to mid-July. Online poker stars face off in high-stakes pro tournaments. Free public viewing. tel. +1 702 777 7777, 800 752 9746. www.worldseriesofpoker.com
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Early to mid-December. Real cowboys come to town. Annual hoedown downtown on Fremont Street. Tip: Buy same-day and “Mad Dash” rush tickets at the UNLV box office. tel. +1 702 739 3267, 866 388 3267. www.nfrexperience.com
