Weekend’s Best Bets
1 Lake Mead National Recreation Area will host a park ranger led hike to Majestic Canyon on Saturday. The moderate, 3-mile hike will take attendees up a colorful, winding wash that features only a few scrambles and slight elevation changes. It ends in a canyon beneath high vertical cliffs, with views of a dry waterfall. The hike will last approximately three hours. For more information or to make a reservation, call 702-293-8990.
2 Solo adult alternative artist Manny Franco will perform an all-ages show at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery, 1224 Arizona St. The Las Vegas-based pianist, vocalist and songwriter has played piano bars and venues across the country, from New York and Chicago. His soulful style breathes new life into old favorites and his original songs speak to the pain and passion of the human experience. For more information, visit https://www.bandpage.com/MannyFranco.
3 Progressive rock band The Scorched will perform a free show at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Friday evening. Based out of the Southwest, the group plays hard-hitting, alternative rock inspired by groups such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin. Music begins at 8 p.m. and all ages are welcome. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
