SMALL LAS VEGAS VENUES
(under 300 capacity)

West Side Theatre at Family Music Center in southwest LV
8125 W Sahara Ave (at Cimarron), Las Vegas NV 89117
702-360-4080
http://www.familymusic.com/site_pages/info_schedule.htm
200 to 300 capacity. The spacious auditorium is equipped with a curtained stage and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, and also offers professional video camera taping. Venue can be used for special events such as: lectures, seminars, club meetings, musician clinics, concert recitals, corporate meetings, or sales presentations.

Winchester Cultural Center Theater in southeast LV
3130 S McLeod Dr, Las Vegas NV 89121
702-455-7340
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/parks/Winchester_Theater_and_Gallery.htm
295 capacity. Comprises a small art gallery, and a performance and film theater. The center offers an extensive variety of events, including concerts from touring musicians, plays, poetry readings, film festivals, and even the occasional beauty pageant. The acoustics are warm and crisp, whether the stage is engaged by the 18-piece Nevada Jazz Orchestra, visiting talent, or a string quartet playing chamber music.

West Charleston Library Auditorium in west LV
6301 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89146
702-507-3940
http://www.lvccld.org/about/locations/westcharleston.html
276 capacity. Lecture hall with non-tower rigged stage used for drama, dance, music, film, AV presentations, and lectures. Also includes meeting rooms and an art gallery.

Royal Pavillion at the Four Queens Hotel Casino in downtown LV
129 Fremont St, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-385-4011
http://www.fourqueens.com/
150 to 275 capacity. Banquet room with 9'x15' dance floor and 8'x24' stage.

West Las Vegas Library Theater in northwest LV
951 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89106
702-507-3980
http://www.lvccld.org/about/locations/westlv.html
298 capacity. 11,666 square foot theater, with meeting room and art gallery.

Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar at Town Center in south LV
6605 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste 207, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-272-1389
http://www.lolitascantina.com/
275 capacity. 11,500 square foot Mexican restaurant and nightclub, features life-size 3D holographic images, plus a dance floor, live music stage, and DJ booth. 7/10

Reed Whipple Cultural Arts Center Theatre in northeast LV
821 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-229-6385 or 702-229-6211
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/parks_facilities.asp?id=5074
275 capacity. Multi-purpose theatre with a 45'x24' proscenium stage. Plus an 80 seat intimate studio theatre, 40'x60' dance studio with a specially-designed resilient floor, and 35'x37' art gallery with a 9' ceiling.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah's Hotel Casino on The Strip
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
800-214-9110
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/toby-keiths-i-love-this-bar-and-grill-detail.html
262 capacity. A 17,000 square foot restaurant and bar with music videos, country music memorabilia, a recording studio, dance floor, and a stage area with live bands. The centerpiece of the room is a large guitar-shaped bar with a stainless steel top. Live country and rock bands perform.

Sound Trax Lounge and Nightclub at Palace Station Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-367-2411
http://www.palacestation.com/entertainment/trax/
175 to 250 capacity. Entertainment venue and lounge featuring live rock and jazz music.

** Bunkhouse Saloon in downtown LV
124 S 11th St, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-384-4536
http://www.bunkhouselv.com/ or http://myspace.com/thebunkhouse or http://www.myspace.com/bhlocalmusic
150 to 250 capacity. 3,500 square foot, 24 hour restaurant, gaming, and live music and film venue. Books local and regional bands and DJs. 15,000 watt EV sound system, 18'x12' stage with riser and lights, fully stocked bar, and food available. 21 and over. 5/10

The Pub at Monte Carlo Hotel Casino on The Strip
3770 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-730-7777
http://www.montecarlo.com/restaurants/restaurants_the_pub.aspx
230 capacity. Formerly the Monte Carlo Brew Pub. Pub food, 50 beers and specialty drinks, and live music. 12/09

Dead Man's Hand at The Penthouse Club Las Vegas in southwest LV
3525 W Russell Rd, Las Vegas NV 89118
702-673-1700
http://www.penthouselv.com/ or http://www.ch3lv.com/dmh/index.html
200 capacity. Alice In Chain’s Jerry Cantrell's and Anthrax’s Scott Ian's new live music venue that will feature both live bands and DJs. Playground is a 40,000+ square foot venue offering multiple 24 hour rooms, including a gentlemen’s club, live music, fresh sushi, hookah lounge, and a nightclub. VIP rooms, sports bar with pool tables, and live rock bands. Revamped and redesigned with freshly painted walls, new lights, and a stage. 1/10

** Dive Bar in southeast LV
3035 E Tropicana Blvd, Ste E, Las Vegas NV 89121
702-579-4707 or 702-806-8207
http://www.myspace.com/divebar
200 capacity. A dining and drinking establishment (between Pecos and McLeod) featuring entertainment seven nights a week with a stage, PA, and lights. 5/10

** Freakin' Frog Beer & Wine Cafe in southeast LV
4700 S Maryland Pkwy, Unit 8, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-597-9702 or 702-597-3237
http://www.freakinfrog.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/freakinfrog
200 capacity. 4,500 square foot University showroom and beer bar carries 900 varieties of bottled beer plus 15 drafts. There are over 300 Tequilas upstairs in the Whiskey Attic (along with 500 wines and 500 whiskey selections). The Frog also offers a selection of bar bites, movies, and live music on a 150 square foot stage with professional sound and lighting, and with a soundman on premises. Hot venue for emerging bands.

Goodtimes Nightclub at the Liberace Plaza in southeast LV
1775 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-736-9494
http://www.goodtimeslv.com/
200 capacity. 24 hour, 4,500 square foot gay bar.

Las Vegas Rocks Café at Neonopolis in downtown LV
450 Fremont St, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-227-5872
http://www.lasvegasrockscafe.com/
200 capacity.  20,000 square foot property (formerly Jillian's). The main dining room includes a stage, bar, video screens showing vintage footage, and seating for 200. The Marquee Room seats 100 and has a retail shop with Las Vegas Rocks Café logo items. The Marquee Room is perfect for groups and special shows like on New Year’s Eve when Lena Prima headlines. 5/10

Le Bistro Theatre at Riviera Hotel Casino on The Strip
2901 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-734-5110
http://www.rivierahotel.com/entertainment_lebistro.asp
200 capacity. Offers intimate shows with headliner entertainment.

One Six Sky Lounge at Eastside Cannery in southeast LV
5255 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas NV 89122
702-856-5457 or 702-856-5300
http://www.onesixlv.com/ or http://www.eastsidecannery.com/
200 capacity. 11,000 sq ft night club on the 16th floor with a 1,700 sq ft 3-sided balcony.  Occasional live music.

* Sand Dollar Blues Room Nightclub & Lounge just west of The Strip
3355 Spring Mountain Rd #30, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-485-5401
http://www.sanddollar.us/
200 capacity. 3,500 square foot, 24 hour lounge features live rhythm and blues music and has hosted blues legends such as BB King, George Thorogood, and Jeff Healey. Newly renovated stage lighting and sound system.

Turk's Bar & Lounge in southeast LV
1487 E Flamingo, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-737-1994 Cell: 702-372-2873
http://www.turkslounge.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/turkslounge
200 capacity. Rock club lounge for entertainment, enjoy all types of music, beverages, gambling, TV for lounging, and even a dance floor to have a great time. This oldschool bar and lounge has 2 rooms for you to relax in booths or sit at tables and just take in the great atmosphere. We offer the best sound and lighting. 1/10

Viaggio Italian Cuisine & Wine Shop in Henderson
11261 S Eastern Ave, Henderson NV 89052
702-492-6900
http://www.viaggio.net/
200 capacity. Wine, dine, and enjoy the view of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Whitney Library Concert Hall in southeast LV
5175 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89122
702-507-4010
http://www.lvccld.org/about/locations/whitney.html
198 capacity. Concert hall, with meeting rooms and an art gallery.

Havana Grill in southeast LV
8878 S Eastern, Ste 100, Las Vegas NV 89123
702-932-9310
http://www.havanagrillcuban.com/
186 capacity. Cuban restaurant and bar with live music.

Second City Theater at the Flamingo Hotel Casino on The Strip
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-733-3111 or 888-669-3840
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/flamingo-las-vegas/flv-meeting-specialvenues.html
150 to 180 capacity. Raised stage and cocktail tables.

Black Box Theatre at UNLV Performing Arts Center in southeast LV
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas NV 89154
702-895-3535
http://pac.unlv.edu/venues_blackbox.php
120 to 175 capacity. Non-fixed seats in arrangements for small recitals, lectures, dance, and other social events. The stage space (including the auditorium) is 46'1"x46'2" with perimeter aisles and masking drapes surrounding all sides. The height is 21' from the floor to the stretch wire grid. There is a second floor walkway and railing on three sides. The walkway is 14' from the stage and 8'2" wide. The balcony railing is 3'1" high.

* The Slanted Clam in southwest LV
3713 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-364-9657
http://www.myspace.com/theslantedclam
160 capacity. 24 hour. Beach themed memorabilia, video poker, pool table, 24 hour menu, sports on high-definition plasma televisions, and the Clam Diggers -- sexy ladies dressed in modern beach attire. Live music on weekends.

Las Vegas Little Theatre Mainstage in southwest LV
3920 Schiff Dr, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-362-7996
http://www.lvlt.org/
144 to 155 capacity. Also includes the small Fischer Black Box Theatre.

Origin India Restaurant just east of The Strip
4480 Paradise Rd, #1200, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-73-INDIA (4-6342)
http://www.originindiarestaurant.com/
150 capacity. Occasional live music. Vegetarian food options are available.

The Lounge at the Palms Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-942-7777 or 866-725-6768 or 866-725-6768
http://www.palms.com/nightlife_5.php or http://www.palms.com/plan_a_meetings_3.php
150 capacity. Not only a place to partake in a drink or two, The Lounge is also home to a variety of world-class entertainment. Stop in for a hilarious comedy, sensational live music, or sexy fashion shows inside this intimate cabaret venue.

The Showroom at Palace Station Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-367-2411
http://www.palacestation.com/
150 capacity.

Academy Theater Black Box at the Las Vegas Academy in downtwon LV
315 S 7th Street, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-799-7800
http://www.lvacademytheatre.org/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Academy
40 to 150 capacity. Located at Vocational Hall on the corner of 10th St. and Lewis Ave., the Black Box is a versatile and intimate space that was recently renovated, allowing it to function as a rehearsal and performance space, as well as a classroom. Features a wooden floor, a wall of mirrors, and a complete Z-bar riser system which allows for many arrangements, depending on the needs of the show at hand.

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Bourbon Street Cabaret at the Orleans Hotel Casino just west of The Strip 
4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-365-7111
http://www.orleanscasino.com/entertainment/bars-lounges.html
140 capacity. The bar's elaborate decor includes oversized replicas of grand and baby grand pianos hanging from the ceiling, and features live entertainment.

Jack's Irish Pub and Restaurant at Palace Station Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-367-2411
http://www.palacestation.com/entertainment/jacks/
140 capacity. Jack's is a very friendly 24 hour bar as evidenced each night at 6 pm, with a bagpipe parade through Palace Station to welcome guests to the pub.

Al's Garage in The District at Green Valley Ranch Hotel Casino in Henderson
2235 Village Walk Dr, Ste 147, Henderson NV 89052
702-320-5870
http://www.alsgarage.com/home.htm
130 capacity. Garage themed restaurant with occasional live music.

Porch Dogs (a.k.a. the back porch) at Hooters Hotel Casino just east of The Strip
115 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89109
866-LVHOOTS (866-584-6687)
http://www.hchvegas.com/html/eat_porch.cfm or http://www.hooterscasinohotel.com/content/view/27/14/
130 capacity. Indoor-outdoor beach club complete with a straw roof, live music, food, and cold drinks.

** Double Down Saloon just east of The Strip
4640 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas NV 89169
702-791-5775
http://www.doubledownsaloon.com/
129 capacity. 24 hour. Interplanetary abstract. Urban decay. The Anti-Vegas. A clubhouse for the lunatic fringe. Pool Tables. Pinball. Asteroids. Blondes, bums, hipsters, goth chicks, bohemians, punks, rockabilly greasers and regular joes. Touring bands and Hollywood types kicking back away from the tourists. Mostly local and regional punk and garage bands. Sometimes rawk, psychobilly, surf, lo-fi, and certain other styles they find interestingly off-center. No acoustic. No singer songwriters. No country. No metal, techno, or hip hop. Also has a new location in NYC.

Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall, and Bar-B-Que at TI Hotel Casino (formerly Treasure Island) on The Strip
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-894-7111
http://www.gilleyslasvegas.com/ or http://www.treasureisland.com/nightlife/gilleys_saloon.aspx
125 capacity. 10,000 square-foot venue features live “house band” music Thursday through Saturday each week including country western, rock, blues, folk, and other music fit for a saloon. 5/10

Bootlegger Bistro in south LV
7700 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89123
702-736-4939
http://www.bootleggerlasvegas.com/
120 capacity. 24 Hour restaurant and lounge offers a karaoke that often draws local (and sometimes national) celebrities (Sheena Easton and Clint Holmes are semi-regulars) while weekends has local entertainment and sing-a-longs that will evoke wonderful memories of the Rat Pack era.

Casbar Theater Lounge at the Sahara Hotel Casino on The Strip
2535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-737-2111
http://www.saharavegas.com/shows/casbar-lounge/
120 capacity. Live entertainment.

Crown & Anchor British Pub in southeast LV
1350 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89122
702-739-8676
http://www.crownandanchorlv.com/
118 capacity. 2-level, 24-hour British pub with beer, food, and live music on the weekends. 5/10

Addison's Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Casino in northwest LV
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89145
702-507-6029 or 702-869-7777
http://www.jwlasvegasresort.com/restaurant-las-vegas/cocktail-lounge.asp
115 capacity. Offers local musical entertainment and dancing on the weekends.

McMullan's Irish Pub in southwest LV
4650 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-247-7000
http://www.mcmullansirishpub.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/mcmullansirishpub
115 capacity. 24 hour pub with authentic Irish food and drinks, and live music.

Clark County Library Jewel Box Theater in southeast LV
1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-507-3400 or 702-507-3459
http://www.lvccld.org/about/locations/ccl.html
110 capacity. 1,512 square foot theater. A 399 capacity, 25,000 square foot thrust auditorium, with meeting rooms, and art and photographic galleries are also in this location.

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El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar in southeast LV
2797 S Maryland Pkwy, Ste 1, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-791-6988
http://www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=329408&rpid=3406 or http://www.usmenuguide.com/elpatron.html
100+ capacity. Restaurant, full bar, and outside patio, with occasional live music.

Las Palmas Mariachi Restaurant in southeast LV
953 E Sahara Ave, Ste A-27 (Commercial Center), Las Vegas NV 89104
702-732-0010
http://www.usmenuguide.com/laspalmasmariachi.htm or http://www.laspalmasmariachi.com/
100+ capacity. Mexican food, full bar, lunch specials, happy hour, mariachi band Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Tequila Cantina in southeast LV
5486 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas NV 89122
702-457-3001
http://www.tequilacantina.net/indexfront.htm
100+ capacity. Bands, DJs, and dancing.

305 Theater at Greek Isles just east of The Strip
305 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas Nv 89109
702-210-1336 or 702-952-8000
http://www.myspace.com/the305lasvegas or http://www.greekislesvegas.com/Banquets.php
100 capacity. All ages (18+) local band venue and theater with stage, lighting, and full sound system. 2/10

BackStage Theatre at CSN Performing Arts Center in northeast LV
College of Southern Nevada
3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas NV 89030
702-651-4052
http://www.ccsn.edu/about/campuslife/performingarts/index.asp
100 capacity. Featuring a flat-floor stage area with flexible seating that can accommodate various configurations. The 524 seat Nicholas J. Horn proscenium theatre is also in this location.

Octane Lounge at Excalibur Hotel Casino on The Strip
850 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-597-7777
http://www.excalibur.com/attractions/octane.aspx
Coyote Ugly meets Hogs and Heifers, a high-energy, motorcycle theme rock and roll lounge.
100 capacity. Live entertainment.

Piazza Lounge at Tuscany Suites Hotel Casino just east of The Strip
255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89169
702-893-8933
http://www.tuscanylasvegas.com/index.php?pid=CASINO
100 capacity. Dance to live musical entertainment.

Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town Hotel Casino in southeast LV
5111 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas Nevada 89122
702-456-7777
http://www.samstownlv.com/entertainment/roxys.cfm
100 capacity. Catch Las Vegas' lounge acts in an intimate setting with dance floor.

Sunset & Vines at MonteLago Village in Henderson
30 Strada Di Villaggio, Henderson NV 89011
702-382-7900
http://www.sunsetvines.com/
100 capacity. 2 level fine wine bar and restaurant with patio overlooking Lake Las Vegas.

* Tailspin Bar & Grill in southeast LV
6295 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas NV 89120
702-436-7925
http://www.sincitysaloons.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/tailspinbar
100 capacity. 24 hours. Live music with local and national rock, hard rock, and metal acts. Bar theme is airplanes and rock n roll. 5/10

Paul Harris Theatre at UNLV Performing Art Center in southeast LV
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas NV 89154
702-895-3535 or 702-895-3666
http://theatre.unlv.edu/theaters.html
99 capacity. The theatre features: A 20-foot archway, or proscenium opening. Lighting and drapes that are hung off a box truss with four chain motor drives. Lighting consists of 36 dimmers, a Strand 320 series control board, and a 50 light rep plot. Two lighting pipes, located over the house and accessible by focus tracks. Dressing rooms and a green room up a level accessed from stairways at the back of the stage.

Onyx Theater in The Rack at the Commercial Center in southeast LV
953 E Sahara Ave, Ste 101, Las Vegas NV 89104
702- 732-7225
http://www.onyxtheatre.com/
96 capacity. Alternative (socially progressive) stage theater, film, and music presentations located inside a fetish clothing store.

Don’t Tell Mama (DTM) in downtown LV
517 Fremont St, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-207-0788 or 702-598-1965
http://broadwayvegas.blogspot.com/2009/02/dont-tell-mama-las-vegas-is-in-business.html
85 to 96 capacity. 1,757 square foot piano bar with an open mic for vocalists. Music styles: Broadway show tunes, rock, pop, country, and cabaret standard. Located next to the Beauty Bar. 5/10

Cabaret Showroom Theater at the Liberace Museum in southeast LV
1775 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-798-5595
http://www.liberace.org/
75 to 86 capacity.

Casa di Amore Italian Restaurant in southeast LV
2850 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89121
702-433-4967
http://casadiamore.com/
80 capacity. A boutique stage features some of the areas finest musicians nightly.

Pogo's Tavern in northwest LV
2103 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89108
702-646-9735
http://www.vegas.com/nightlife/bars/pogos.html
80 capacity. Big band on Fridays.

Reed Whipple Cultural Arts Center Studio Theatre in northeast LV
821 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-229-6385 or 702-229-6211
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/parks_facilities.asp?id=5074
80 capacity. Facility also contains a multi-purpose 275 seat theatre with a 45'x24' proscenium stage, plus a 40'x60' dance studio with a specially-designed resilient floor, and 35'x37' art gallery with a 9' ceiling.

Shifty's Cocktail Lounge in southwest LV
3805 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89102
702-871-4952
http://lasvegas.citysearch.com/profile/7010018/las_vegas_nv/shifty_s_cocktail_lounge.html
77 capacity.

Insurgo Theater at Commercial Center's New Orleans Square in southeast LV
900 E Karen Ave, Ste D114-D122, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-369-3692
http://www.insurgotheater.org/
70 capacity. 3,000 square foot space that was formerly a ballroom dance studio. 12/09

** Garage-Ma-Hall in northwest LV
North of Ann Road and East of Highway 93/95, Las Vegas NV
richard@moonandeye.com
http://www.garagemahall.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/garage_ma_hall
60+ capacity. Hosts 8 to 10 house concerts, open mics, jams, recording sessions, and seasonal parties a year (rock, jam, pop, country, bluegrass, alternative, celtic, and folk music). The 2,400 square foot private venue has a full stage (18' x 20'), with lighting and all the "toys." It also has a large apron/patio across the front of the garage. Member of the Folk Alliance and a part of the Woodsongs Coffee house group, supporter of the Las Vegas Jam Band Society, and manage the Moon and Eye website for local acoustic shows and open mics around town.

Gold Coast Lounge at Gold Coast Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
4000 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-367-7111
http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/entertainment/lounge-schedule.html
60 capacity. Cocktail lounge with live music.

Troubadour Lounge at Jokers Wild Casino in Henderson
920 N Boulder Hwy, Henderson NV 89011
702-564-8100
http://www.jokerswildcasino.com/entertainment.cfm
50 capacity. Live entertainment on weekends.

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