There’s something for every Barbie and “Bobby” out there right here in Sin City.
Las Vegas may not have an IMAX 70 millimetre screen for viewingOppenheimerin anoptimum style , but it ’s still a perfect place to watch and celebrate Christopher Nolan ’s nuclear - power chef-d’oeuvre , which is already being call themost important film of the century . Barbiecan’t be too far behind , right ? Both picture debut in dramaturgy this weekend , precede to a phenomenon called " Barbenheimer , " a meme come to life that encourages moviegoers to tailor-make their own double - feature . You ca n’t have steak without internal-combustion engine cream .
In their own respective ways , the films could n’t be easily suited for Las Vegas . One ’s a life in credit card ( it ’s fantastic ) , while the other tap into the irregular air of the Atomic Age , which helped shape Southern Nevada . Looking for a movie theater near you ? Hit the Google political machine . Here in Las Vegas , the Barbenheimer phenomenon is more than bare amusement . It ’s instigate brunch , weddings , political party , and more , whether you ’re transfixed with Margot Robbie ’s interpretation of a miniature dame or J. Robert Oppenheimer ’s persona as the father of the nuclear bomb calorimeter . In other Good Book , you ’re pilot the right Libra between Barbie and " Bobby " in Las Vegas .
And while we ’ve separated the two below , feel loose to flux and gibe the activities to your liking . Do n’t worry ; we wo n’t tell anyone if your itinerary become out more Oppenbarbie than Barbenheimer .
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Ada’s Food +Wine
One full brunch deserves another . Ada ’s Food + Wineis already one of thebest places for a sip of vino in Vegas , but the Tivoli Village hot spot is taking the playfulness up a notch with a Barbie Brunch 12 noon on Sunday , July 30 . In gain to the even fare , node can order theme dishes with pink wine , bubble , and orange wine quick to run along with a special Barbie Spritz . Feel free to show up in costume as your favorite Barbie .
ALDO
ALDOis capitalise on the Barbiecore fashion furore with a limited - variant Barbie X ALDO collection inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood . surf the footwear retailer for hot pinkish stiletto ticker , glammed out gym shoe , and tiny jewel purses that any doll would be proud to dribble around .
Brooklyn Bowl
The LINQGuests are encourage to decorate up like their favorite toy doll and trip the light fantastic the nighttime forth atBarbie Raveon August 5 at Brooklyn Bowl with door opening at 9 post-mortem examination . The 18 - and - over event is presented by CandiPop , who ’s tell on similar events in metropolis throughout the country . A disc jockey will take the leg and play your favorite " fictile hits , " which based on aSpotify playlistwill include the like of Britney Spears , Blackpink , Miley Cyrus , and other pop princess . ticket are $ 15 .
Circa
DowntownBarbie is more powerful than Oprah right now . take proof ? TheCircaresort , the tallest building in Downtown Vegas , is hosting an officialBarbietakeover , transmute into a " Dream House " any doll would love between Tuesday , July 18 and Sunday , July 23 . The outside of the hotel tower will be illuminated in pink along with the rooftop Stadium Swim pool deck , which will have Barbie - themed photo station and bottle military service demonstration . Be on the lookout for shots of Pink Whitney pinko lemonade vodka . Bars throughout the belongings will have bound variation peculiarity cocktails , include the beachy Malibu Sunshine ( fueled with Absolut Elyx ) at the Legacy Club and a quick-frozen Dream Daiquiri at Circa Bar .
Founders Coffee
Spring Valley & HendersonFounders Coffeehas a " Come On Barbie , lease ’s Get Coffee " flight at both locations through Sunday , July 23 . A serving includes small glasses of Malibu Barbie ( Strawberry Coconut Latte with Pink Coconut Whip Cream and sprinkles ) , Disco Barbie ( Raspberry Butterfly Palmer with a sparkle flange and candy skewer ) , Baker Barbie ( Pink Frosted Sugar Cookie Latte ) , and Tropical Ken Doll ( Iced Vanilla Latte topped with Banana Cold foam and an edible efflorescence ) .
La Neta Cocina y Lounge
Pregame forBarbieat the Regal Cinemas in Downtown Summerlin with a special themed brunch atLa Neta Cocina y Loungeon Sunday , July 23 . The restaurant will take on a dreaming house motif from 11 am to 3 pm with pink interior decoration , playful surprise , and a life - size Barbie doll box for an Instagram - worthy exposure op . Choose between Barbie ( pink lemonade ) or Ken ( orange juice ) mimosa or sip on cocktail special like the sparkling Barbiestyle combining of prosecco , sparkle , and cotton candy . Finish thing off with by dipping Barbie ’s Beach Bod ( red velvet churros ) into a side of cream cheese frosting .
Little Vegas Wedding Chapel
DowntownWith Barbie madness sweeping the country ( at least for a week or two ) , theLittle Vegas Wedding Chapeljust introduced a unexampled Pink Dream software for $ 599 . Anyone in Vegas for a quickie wedding can walk a pink carpet and tie the knot with Barbie - prompt euphony , bouquet , and officiant inside the Imperial Chapel . You even get a lot of pink sunglass to look your Barbie - est for a photoshoot with a pink Cadillac . Up to 24 guest are tolerate . Call 702 - 385 - 5683 to book a mental reservation . Any couple who buys the package will receive a free appetizer and two glare Barbie cocktails when buying tag for theBarbiemovie at theArt Houztheater .
Millennium Fandom
DowntownMillenium Fandom , a cocktail lounge that celebrates nerd culture , is hurl aThink Pink!party to celebrate all thing Barbie on Saturday , July 22 . Cosplay as Barbie or Ken and show up anytime between 8 pm and 3 am to get in on the fun . The Meat Wagon food for thought truck will be around to serve burgers , chicken sandwiches , and other bite with responsibly sourced meat , something Barbie would surely approve of .
Rogue Toys
Rogue Toysis a collectable workshop with three retail positioning in Las Vegas , including one Downtown on Las Vegas Blvd ( across from theGold & Silver Pawn ShopofPawn Starsfame ) . The stage business hashundreds of Barbie dolls available online , begin at $ 14.99 . On the higher closing , there ’s a Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Barbie fructify ( Who knew ? ) for $ 126.99 , a special variant Happy Holidays Barbie for $ 212.99 , and an apparently in - need Barbie Golden Dream Motor Home for $ 499.99 . The former dates back to the early ' 60s .
Side Piece
SummerlinSide Piececontinues to wave out a serial of movie - theme pizza pie to coincide with big summer premieres . The latest , known as the Barbie - Q , is available from Thursday , July 20 to Sunday , July 23 . The pizza pie is topped with BBQ volaille , red onions , and a mizzle of ranch . Look for Side Piece in the food court next to the Regal Red Rock theater inside the Red Rock Resort in Summerlin . A slice is $ 8 or $ 6 if you show a slate for aBarbiescreening .
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Able Baker Brewing Company
Able Baker Brewing , easily one of thebest breweries in Las Vegas , has an image base on Nevada ’s love affair with atomic explosions . The place even mention itself after " Able " and " Baker"—the first two atomic bombs blow up at the Nevada Test Site . The signature beer , the Atomic Duck IPA , was inspired by an unconfirmed , possibly bullshit story that a duck waddled off after surviving one of the blast . Ask for it on draft when jaw the Downtown Arts District and pick up some fun , themed merch .
Atomic Liquors
DowntownThe Fremont East territorial dominion is full of expectant legal community , but none pack the weight of account likeAtomic Liquors , the erstwhile bar in Las Vegas not attach to a casino . The place dates back to 1952 , when it was a liquor store ( and still licensed to betray booze on a takeaway basis today ) . Back in the twenty-four hour period , people would attend out on the roof to watch bombs go boom out in the desert . Now , much of the decor pays tribute to the saloon ’s role in the Atomic Age .
The Atomic Museum
Off the StripVegas has the coolest museum . TheAtomic Museum(formerly known as the National Atomic Testing Museum ) is an official Smithsonian affiliate that explore Nevada ’s history of nuclear examination , the Cold War arm race , and the legacy of popping culture in the Atomic Age . You ’ll see stuff and nonsense like a real atomic nuclear reactor and sit inside a little motion picture theater that simulate what an atomic gust is like in 4D fashion . There ’s so much to learn here .
Beverly Theater
DowntownAfter the first weekend ofOppenheimerin theatre , the Atomic Museum hosts a panel discourse with the grandchild of J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Beverly Theater on Thursday , July 27 . The evening get down with a cocktail receipt at 6 pm , followed by a Q&A at 7 pm and portrait demonstration by a local artist . It will be peculiarly interesting to hear from Dorothy Oppenheimer Vanderford , who now works at the Nevada National Security Site . Tickets are $ 35 and currently sold out , butseating may become availablecloser to the consequence .
Neon Museum
DowntownThe Stardust was the largest hotel in the earth when it opened in 1958 , a time when Atomic Tourism was in full golf shot throughout Las Vegas . It was n’t unusual for guests to receive schedule and goggles for viewing nuclear tests from the property . Typically the blasts would go off at dawn and spectators did n’t shy aside from drinking the night off ahead of the show . The Stardust was implode in 2007 and the hotel ’s iconic sign of the zodiac is now on display in the Neon Boneyard at theNeon Museum . It ’s an instance of the Googie architecture popular during the Atomic Age , although it has more of a Space Age root ( which still has a Cold Ware correlation ) .
Nevada National Security Site
Nye CountyThe Nevada Test Site , just 65 miles northwards of Las Vegas , carried out the oeuvre Robert Oppenheimer help begin with more than a thousand nuclear weapon test detonation over the years . Today , it ’s formally theNevada National Security Site , with tours available on an extremely circumscribed basis . Your next chance is August 28 , whenregistration opensfor the first six monthly tour of duty of 2024 . Do n’t waste any metre sign up . A chartered bus takes 50 people to about 250 acres of the internet site to see the monolithic Sedan Crater , home built just to see how they ’d oppose to a atomic blast , a ironic lake bottom where tests were conduct , an uninhabited townspeople that once support the operation , and other remnant of nuclear account .
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