Updated: What’s open in Las Vegas under Phase Two?
To our readers:
We’re gathering essential information to help you as Las Vegas continues reopening after months of coronavirus shutdown.
Nevada is staying in Phase Two of reopening until the end of July as cases have risen in the past few weeks.
Wearing face masks in Nevada is mandatory in nearly all public spaces as the state seeks to slow, then reverse a resurging spread of infection. Here’s what to know.
Find the latest COVID-19 impact on Nevada on our updating data page.
What you need to know:
Nevada vastly expanded its COVID-19 testing and contact tracing abilities under a framework announced June 1 by Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Some Nevada hospitals have resumed patient visitation with new safety measures in place, the state hospital association said.
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine reopened its clinics to existing patients but will not see new patients until fall.
The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock in June. On June 5, the national park dropped restrictions on the hours.
Entertainment
Nightclubs, movies, shows, dining
Find the latest restaurant news here.
Lounges are driving the entertainment scene.
“The Hunger Games: The Exhibition” at the MGM Grand opened June 4.
Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. at Treasure Island opened June 4.
Bellagio, Mayfair led the Las Vegas Strip entertainment return.
Fremont Street Experience has opened the pedestrian mall and access to some hotel-casinos and stores.
For the latest restaurant openings, go here.
Las Vegas movie theaters have delayed reopenings until later in July.
The Smith Center announced it would remain dark indefinitely.
Museums and Attractions
The Neon Museum has new summer hours starting July 1 through Sept. 15. There are new safety protocols in place.
Discovery Children’s Museum opens to the public July 2.
Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum in Las Vegas is back up and running.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum is open.
The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas is open.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has reopened most of its libraries. Regular library hours will be reinstated with varying and limited services available at 24 of the 25 branches. There are new social distancing and safety guidelines. Find more information here.
Henderson
Henderson announced playgrounds, skateparks, splash pads and basketball courts reopened in May. However, spokeswoman Kathleen Richards said playground opening may be delayed based on guidance from the governor’s office. Check the Henderson parks and recreation department’s web page for updated information. Henderson plans to open fitness centers and walking tracks within the next month, according to its announcement. Recreation centers are still closed.
Summerlin
Trails, Vistas and Willows pools in Summerlin have opened under a modified schedule and with added precautions this summer.
The Summerlin July 4th parade will be virtual this year. The streaming of the parade is scheduled for 9 a.m.
Fitness
The state allowed gyms to reopen with capacity limits, social distancing and their locker rooms and communal spaces closed.
Business/conventions
Las Vegas Women’s Day Out Expo has been rescheduled for Oct. 24, 2020 at Santa Fe Station’s Centennial Ballroom.
Nightclub and Bar Show has been postponed to October 19-21, 2020.
Security industry conference ISC West has been rescheduled to Oct. 5-8, 2020 at Sands Expo.
Oracle NetSuite is postponing SuiteWorld20 until August 10-13, 2020 at The Venetian and the Sands Expo Convention Center.
The Licensing Expo is now scheduled for August 11-13, 2020.
International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has moved to Aug. 24-28, 2020
The National Hardware Show has been rescheduled for Sept. 1-3, 2020.
Digital Signage Expo is rescheduled for Sept. 15-18, 2020.
ShopTalk rescheduled to Sept. 14-17, 2020.
World Game Protection Conference is rescheduled for Oct. 5-8, 2020.
Yale Robbins Real Estate Expo has moved to Nov. 17 , 2020.
Rhonda Prast is the Projects and Investigations Editor at the Review-Journal. Contact her at rprast@reviewjournal.com
