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Charity register THE COLOR RUN A worldwide program with more than 300 events in over 50 countries, the Color Run returns to Vegas as part of a philanthropic partnership with local food bank Three Square. This year, partici- pants will experience the raucous 5K celebration's theme, Tropicolor, by being sprayed with neon paint while passing through a leisurely course accented by palms trees and tropical music, then celebrate completing the challenge at an island-style dance party. When: Saturday, February 27, at 8 am Where: Downtown Las Vegas Contact: thecolorrun.com WaLk fOR WisHEs In conjunction with Caesars Foundation, Make-a-Wish Southern Nevada once again will stage its annual Walk for Wishes fundraiser at Town Square. Hosted by Dana and Kim Wagner of Wake Up With the Wagners, the event includes a 1-mile walk and a 5K race. When: Saturday, March 12, at 7 am Where: Town Square Contact: snv.wish.org ONE NiGHT fOR ONE DROP This evening of spectacular showmanshi. features a series of dazzling vignettes starring performers from the Strip's eight Cirque du Soleil shows, all in support of the creation of new pathways to water access in developing countries. When: Friday, March 18, at 5:30 pm Where: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Contact: onedrop.org/onenight PhotograPhy by Kobby Dagan/ShutterStocK.com skYfaLL LOUNGE Adjacent to Alain Ducassse's Rivea, this Strip-facing lounge appears straight out of a James Bond film. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7575; delanolasvegas.com VELVETEEN RaBBiT This craft-cocktail hot spot offers an ever-evolving selection of inventive elixirs. 1218 S. Main St., 702-685- 9645; velveteenrabbitlv.com ViCE VERsa PaTiO & LOUNGE Vdara's fireside patio bar is a perfect place for cocktails and light bites before a night on the town. Vdara, 702-590- 2312; vdara.com VisTa COCkTaiL LOUNGE Caesars' newest glittery cocktail lounge showcases a rotating display of cityscapes from around the world. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7852; caesars.com culture/ clubs BELLaGiO GaLLERY Of fiNE aRT Exhibitions at Bellagio's on- site gallery have focused on everything from the decora- tive art of Fabergé to Pablo Picasso's early lithographs. Bellagio, 702-693-7871; bellagio.com BROOkLYN BOWL This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a concert venue and restaurant. The Linq, 702- 862-2695; thelinq.com DRai's NiGHTCLUB The cherry on top of the Cromwell, Drai's attracts top-tier hip-hop talent and boasts the Strip's only rooftop pool deck. The THE NEON MUsEUM The restored La Concha Motel now serves as the entry point to this must-see collection of some of Vegas's most iconic neon signs. 770 N. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-387-6366; neonmuseum.org OMNia NiGHTCLUB The Strip's newest megaclub brings with it a talent roster topped by Calvin Harris and 75,000 square feet of dance floor. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6200; caesars.com THE saYERs CLUB Alternative rock meets old-school jazz inside this laid-back lounge on the ground floor of SLS Las Vegas. SLS Las Vegas, 702- 761-7618; slslasvegas.com THE sMiTH CENTER Downtown's performing arts center is home to the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and dedicated Broadway and Cabaret Jazz programs. 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000; thesmithcenter.com sPRiNGs PREsERVE A 180-acre nature preserve complete with botanical gardens, a seasonal butterfly habitat, and the Nevada State Museum. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700; springspreserve.org TaO NiGHTCLUB After more than 10 years in the game, Venetian's Asian-inspired nightclub Tao continues to appeal to the celebrity set. Venetian, 702-388-8588; venetian.com Xs NiGHTCLUB Top-ranked DJs (Alesso, Zedd) headline the festivities at this gold- drenched club with a spectacular poolside patio. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770- 0097; wynnlasvegas.com Cromwell, 702-777-3800; thecromwell.com HakkasaN NiGHTCLUB A playground for EDM heavyweights from Steve Aoki to Tiësto, Hakkasan features both an Asian-inspired restaurant and lounge in addition to a nightclub. MGM Grand, 702-891-3838; mgmgrand.com HYDE BELLaGiO Perched on the banks of Bellagio's famous lake, this Philippe Starck-designed nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace. Bellagio, 702-693-8700; bellagio.com MaRJORiE BaRRiCk MUsEUM This jewel of a gallery hosts both retrospectives and showings of Las Vegas- based artists' work. 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., 702-895- 3381; unlv.edu/barrickmuseum MaRQUEE NiGHTCLUB The venue that kick-started Vegas's nightclub boom remains one of the most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com THE MOB MUsEUM Housed in a historic Downtown building, The Mob Museum explores the impact of organized crime on Las Vegas's history. 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734; themobmuseum.org NaTiONaL aTOMiC TEsTiNG MUsEUM This Smithsonian-affiliated museum provides a compelling account of Nevada's relationship with nuclear testing. 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151; national atomictestingmuseum.org vegasmagazine.com 63