Good morning, Las Vegas. We’re going to have a great Juneteenth and Father’s day weekend. If you’re still mourning the Knights Stanley Cup loss know that you’re not alone. On the bright side there’s plenty more professional sports happening this week to help console you.

In today's Northwest Digest:

Your weekend’s waiting…

- Marlin Mack

There are many ways to judge whether a coffee shop is good, my personal favorite? Do you have a mid-size group of semi-retirees that sit down at a reserved table on a set weekly schedule.

It’s specific but it shows that the coffee, food, and environment must be pretty darn good. Convo Coffee located at the top of Cheyenne and 215 is just that. This 3-generation run coffee shop specializes in that homely feel that is all so forgotten in the uptight corporate driven coffee scene in Las Vegas

It starts in the morning when grandpa comes in at 2 am to make the pastries fresh every morning (except Wednesdays, they’re closed.) Mom comes in the wee hours before she teaches to get everything set up then the kids (adults) and their friends run the store.

It’s called Convo Coffee because that’s the emphasis. There is no wifi or public outlets. You come here to sit and have a conversation. Even if you’re by yourself the owners will come up to you, if you’re open to it, and have a chat.

There is a large collection of board games and puzzles suitable for all ages to enjoy from a quick game of tic tac toe to Risk for those with an entire morning to kill. There’s even a dedicated kid zone so you can have a meetup with your friends without your kid impatiently sitting bored out of their mind.

The walls are adorned with the artwork of patrons and the shelves are full of coffee related adornments with random crafts like you would find in any lived in home. You get the sense that this place is loved.

It’s for all of these reasons that I whole-heartedly believe that when you have a moment for a slow morning over coffee you should enjoy it here at Convo Coffee

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🌄 Red Rock Canyon History Hike | 8-10 AM | Red Rock Canyon NCA
A ranger-guided 3-mile hike for ages 12+. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and real footwear to this 3-mile hike.

📚 Midsummer Celebration: Summer Challenge | 2 PM | Summerlin Library
The Library District marks the halfway point of Summer Challenge with an indoor family stop for kids who need something cooler than the sidewalk.

🏠 MYVEGAS Real Estate Mixer | 6-8 PM | Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino Resort
A west-side networking stop for realtors, brokers, lenders, investors, and other real estate professionals, hosted by HomeSmart Encore and MyVegas Magazine.

💼 Cigars & Real Estate Networking Night | 7-10 PM | BESO Restaurant, 4435 S. Buffalo Dr.
A free real estate networking night built around cigars, casual conversation, and local industry connections.

⚾ Las Vegas Aviators vs. Round Rock | 7:05 PM | Las Vegas Ballpark
Thursday night keeps the homestand rolling at Las Vegas Ballpark. Bonus, $2 Beer night.

🔔 Neon City Rhythms | Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School
Handbell musicians gather in Summerlin for the Area 12 conference, with classes, massed ringing, and a final concert open to the public. Check the event page for the public-facing concert timing before heading over.

🇺🇸 Team USA Pep Rally | 9 AM-12 PM | Fremont Street Experience Main Street Stage
A free downtown rally before the USA vs. Australia watch parties, with a live DJ, fan extras, and match-day energy if you want to make a bigger day of it.

⚽ USA vs. Australia Watch Party | 12 PM | PKWY Tavern Decatur
Las Vegas Lights FC is tied into this midday watch party, which makes it an easy indoor sports option before the weekend heat peaks.

🎤 Open Mic Night | 6-8 p.m. | Rooting For You
Poets, spoken-word artists, singers, rappers, and musicians get a Friday night stage at Rooting For You. It is built as a safe space for first-timers and regular performers alike.

🍔 Skye Canyon Food Truck Friday | Skye Fitness Lot | June 19th, 5-9 p.m.
Skye Canyon's first Food Truck Friday brings BBQ, bold flavors, sweet treats, and an easy dinner-plan setup. Just be sure to grab napkins.

🧩 Board Games at Panera | 6-9 p.m. | Panera Bread
Get your game on this Friday game night. This meetup group has a strong following of regulars and plenty of games to share, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own.

🎆 Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks Show | 7 p.m. | Plaza Hotel & Casino
Downtown gets loud and sparkly with the Plaza's free summer fireworks night. The show is expected around 9:10 p.m., with viewing options from the rooftop pool scene to street-level Carousel Bar.

⚾ Las Vegas Aviators vs. Round Rock | 7:05 PM | Las Vegas Ballpark
Friday's game includes an Aviators Pack/Rat Pack T-shirt giveaway. These giveaways go quick so be sure to get there when gates open at 5:30.

🎤 Michelle Johnson Presents Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration | The Smith Center
This one is outside the northwest footprint, but it is a strong valleywide Juneteenth culture pick if you want music and a bigger night out.

🧘 Yoga in the Park with YogaSix Centennial Hills | 8 AM | Skye Canyon
The early start makes this the better window for an outdoor wellness stop. Bring a mat, water, and a quick exit plan if the heat feels like too much.

💼 Women-Owned Business Expo: Learn, Connect & Grow | 10 AM-1 PM | Centennial Hills YMCA
A business-growth expo for women entrepreneurs, founders, side-hustlers, and professionals, with vendor and networking opportunities in the northwest.

🐸 Red Rock Canyon Frogs and Froglets | 10-11 AM | Red Rock Canyon NCA
A nature-journaling program with a quieter pace than the big weekend events. Good fit if you want Red Rock without a long exposed hike.

🏊 Father's Day Take Me Out To The Pool Celebration | 11 AM-1 PM | Centennial Hills YMCA Pool
A free city event with a hot dog bar, games, raffles, and RSVP requirement. It is built for families who want a simple Father's Day weekend plan.

🏁 Night of Fire at The Bullring | Gates 5 PM, racing 6:15 PM | Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Championship short-track racing, on-track autographs, a Father's Day weekend giveaway while supplies last, and fireworks after the racing.

🌱 Rooting 4 U Plant N' Sip: Terrariums | 6 PM | 2380 N. Buffalo Dr. #120
A hands-on plant workshop for anyone who wants an indoor-ish creative plan before the evening calendar fills up.

⚽ Pick-up Game at Centennial Hills Park | 7-8:30 PM | Centennial Hills Park
A casual evening soccer run at the park. Bring water and plan for a warm start even after sunset.

💃 All-in Swing Saturday | 7-11 PM | Jordance Studios, 8665 W. Flamingo Rd.
West Coast swing workshops and social dancing. First-time attendees and students are listed as free, and no partner is needed.

⚾ Las Vegas Aviators vs. Round Rock | 7:05 PM | Las Vegas Ballpark
Saturday's game includes a 250th Anniversary / Independence Day jersey giveaway, so arrive early if that is the draw.

⚽ Las Vegas Lights vs. Orange County SC | 7:30 PM | Cashman Field
Celebrate World Soccer Night with the Lights. If the World Cup has you in a fever pitch, this one comes with giveaways including a signed jersey, hacky sacks, and sticker packs.

📷 Red Rock Canyon Photography Guided Hike | 6-8 AM | Red Rock Canyon NCA
This is the early-bird Red Rock option for photographers who want cooler light and cooler air.

🧘 Free Yoga Session on International Yoga Day | 8:30 a.m. | Exploration Peak Park
Bring a mat and water for a free all-levels yoga session at Exploration Peak Park. It is the better kind of Sunday reset: early enough to beat the worst heat, simple enough to actually do.

🥾 Upper Showgirl Trail: Vegas Vibes | 10 a.m. | Mt. Charleston
How about a Sunday reset in the mountains? This intermediate hike is your moment to connect with the vibiest meetup group in the valley and get above the heat for a bit.

🍔 Father's Day Weekend at Slater's 50/50 | 10 AM | Slater's 50/50 Lake Mead and Silverado Ranch
A Father's Day weekend restaurant promo with free bacon salt for dads with a qualifying purchase, while supplies last.

🔥 Father’s Day at Hearthstone | 10 AM - 9 PM | Hearthstone
Featuring an exclusive food menu for dad including armadillo eggs featuring bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with herbed cream cheese. Dad can enjoy a free draft beer with any meal purchase.

🎁 The Resort at Summerlin Father's Day Gift Day | 11 AM-7 PM | The Resort at Summerlin
What’s the best gift for dad, something that they will really appreciate? A free gift. Stop by The Resort at Summerlin with your pops for the perfect father’s day gift.

🏀 Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries | 1 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena
Afternoon WNBA action if you want a bigger Sunday plan.

🌌 Red Rock Canyon Hike Under the Stars | 8-10 PM | Red Rock Canyon NCA
An evening guided hike where the bright stars and beautiful mountain range are sure to captivate.

🍽️ Echo & Rig Chef's Table 04 | Time to verify | Tivoli Village
Echo & Rig's next Chef's Table lands Monday with a Summer Taco Fest theme and unlimited handmade tacos teased on the restaurant page.

🎭 Mondays Dark benefiting Nevada Ballet Theatre | 8-9:30 PM | The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Ct.
The $20 variety show raises money for Nevada Ballet Theatre through a 90-minute night of music, entertainment, and local guests.

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🏒 Golden Knights coaching change: John Tortorella will not return as head coach next season after taking over late in the year and helping Vegas get within two wins of the Stanley Cup. New coach, Ryan Craig, will be formally introduced at a news conference later today.

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Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM
Skye Canyon Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM

Skye Canyon Food Truck Friday | 5 - 9 PM | Skye Fitness Lot

Gilcrease Orchard | 7 - 10 AM
Centennial Hills Farmers Market | 9 AM - 1 PM
Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin | 9 AM - 2 PM
Night Market by Market in the Alley | 6 - 10 PM | The Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin

Market in the Alley Downtown Summerlin | 10 AM - 4 PM

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T-Bones Chophouse | Live Pianist | 5 - 10 PM
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Summit Restaurant | Joe Buonanno | 6 - 8 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
Rouge Room | More Techno Less Drama | 7 PM
PKWY Tavern | Karaoke / Thirsty Thursday | 8 PM
Lucky Bar | Live DJ | 8 PM - 1 AM

4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Rouge La Plage | L-RICH | 11 AM
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
T-Bones Chophouse | Live Pianist | 6 - 11 PM
The Summit | Chyna | 6 - 10 PM
Rooting 4 U | Open Mic | 6 PM
Desert Wind Coffee Roasters | Jazz club | 6 - 10 PM
Lobby Bar (Red Rock) | Live Entertainment | 6 - 10 PM
Rouge Room | Mozes X Balagan | 7 PM
Mr. D’s | Flutterbums | 7 - 10 PM
Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight
Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
Frankie's Uptown | Avenue B The Band | 9 PM
Rocks Lounge | The Windjammers | 9 PM
Rouge Noir | Live DJ | 9 PM
Lucky Bar | DJ | 9 PM - 2 AM
Chrome Showroom | Blue String Theory | 9 PM

DTS Farmers Market | Live Music | 9 AM - 2 PM
Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon
4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Rouge La Plage | Darius | 11 AM
West Charleston Library | Let Freedom Ring / Vegas City Opera | 3 PM
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Starbright Theater | Fourever Fab | 6 PM
The Summit | Silver Trio | 6 - 8 PM
T-Bones Chophouse | Live Pianist | 6 - 11 PM
Lobby Bar (Red Rock) | Live Entertainment | 6 - 10 PM
Rouge Room | Rouge Noir - RUZE | 7 PM
Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight
Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
Rocks Lounge | Terre Grey | 9 PM
Lucky Bar | DJ | 9 PM - 2 AM

Rouge La Plage | Karasoul Takeover | 11 AM
Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon
Starbright Theatre | December 63 Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Tribute | 3 PM
T-Bones Chophouse | Live Pianist | 5 - 10 PM

PKWY Tavern | Manic Mondays / 80s music | All day
The Space | Mondays Dark benefiting Nevada Ballet Theatre | 8 PM

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