Published by chinatownvegas.com
📅 June 8, 2025

Welcome to This Week in Chinatown!

Summer’s sizzling in Chinatown, and issue 6-8 is your ticket to the action! Groove to R&B at Sand Dollar Lounge, snag deals at 99 Ranch, pamper yourself at DR SCALP HEAD SPA, and cheer the Culinary Union’s new HQ. With hotpot, pho, and karaoke spots coming, a bold rezoning reshaping the district, and guides to gaming and martial arts, Chinatown’s buzzing. Join the energy this Sunday, June 8!

Live Performance Vibes: Music and Dance

Live Performance Vibes: Music and Dance Take the Stage

Chinatown Spotlight

Shining a light on the vibrant heart of Chinatown. Stay tuned for this week’s business spotlight!

Shop Local Sunday: Savor the Savings

Shop Local Sunday: Enjoy fresh produce, meats, and more at unbeatable prices in Chinatown Las Vegas.

🔜 Coming Soon

A vibrant gateway to what’s next — Chinatown Vegas prepares to unveil its newest additions.

Chinatown’s scene is heating up with these exciting new spots on the horizon

This Week’s Weather in Chinatown

Chinatown’s heating up this week! From Sunday, June 8, to Saturday, June 14, expect sunny skies with sizzling highs around 103°F through Thursday, cooling slightly to 97°F by Saturday. Overnight lows will remain warm, at around 80°F. Slather on sunscreen, sip plenty of water, and rock your shades to enjoy Chinatown’s outdoor markets, music, and more!

Looking Back

A look back at the time of Las Vegas Chinatown

Community Corner

Highlighting the people and places that make our Chinatown special.

Chinatown Las Vegas welcomed a powerhouse neighbor on June 5, as the Culinary Union, Local 226, unveiled its new headquarters at 5241 Spring Mountain Rd. Marking 90 years of championing workers’ rights, the union relocated from its historic Downtown Las Vegas base to a modern campus in the heart of Chinatown. This milestone celebrates nearly a century of securing better wages, benefits, and dignity for 60,000 hospitality workers across Nevada. “We’re building the next century of worker power,” declared Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer. The move honors the union’s legacy, from its roots on Commerce Street to its new home, where it continues to fight for families at non-union restaurants, casinos, and entertainment venues, strengthening Chinatown’s role as a vibrant community hub.

The new Spring Mountain campus is a game-changer for both the union and Chinatown. Designed with members in mind, it features ADA accessibility, expansive meeting rooms for organizing, and hundreds of covered parking spaces, ensuring convenience for the union’s diverse membership. Strategically located between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the headquarters centralizes affiliates like the Citizenship Project, amplifying efforts to empower workers. “Our home has always been the heartbeat of the Culinary Union,” said President Diana Valles, reflecting on the move. By planting roots in Chinatown, the union boosts local energy, drawing members and visitors to nearby boba shops, noodle joints, and markets, all while complementing the district’s ongoing redevelopment, including new residential and commercial projects.

This arrival solidifies Chinatown’s status as a vibrant hub of culture, commerce, and community engagement. The Culinary Union’s presence adds a layer of social purpose to the district, blending seamlessly with its multicultural tapestry of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai influences. As Chinatown evolves with wider sidewalks, safer crosswalks, and new developments, the union’s headquarters stands as a beacon of resilience and unity. From dim sum feasts to rallying for workers’ rights, Chinatown’s spirit shines brighter than ever. Join the celebration by visiting the district, supporting local businesses, and sharing your love for this vibrant community with #ChinatownVegas. Here’s to a future where Chinatown thrives as a place of flavor, fight, and family!

Chinatown Gripes

Community Concerns – Still Driving Us Crazy!

Another week has passed, and for many in Chinatown, the familiar frustrations on our roads and streets persist. Traffic woes continue to challenge residents and visitors alike, with inefficient traffic light timers still causing unnecessary delays. From early morning dashes to late-night explorations, short windows at lights (like the 10-second timer at Tenaya before 5 AM) mean more wasted time idling.

To grasp a sense of the sheer deficiency, try this: head south on Rainbow from Spring Mountain and make a left on Twain. You might wait sometimes six, seven full minutes at a red light. Then, finally, make a left and drive down a mostly deserted, wall-lined residential street with near-zero foot traffic, only to succumb to a 30-mile-an-hour speed limit for the next three miles. Meanwhile, a block over on our bustling tourist corridor, millions of tourists flock to our Chinatown annually and dart between speeding drivers in a 45-mile-an-hour zone, navigating pothole-torn corridors as they try to find our businesses. This stark contrast highlights the urgent need for an intelligently designed traffic system.

Making left turns remains a major hurdle, especially out of bustling spots like Shanghai Plaza. Navigating these turns often bottlenecks traffic across multiple lanes, disrupting the flow for everyone. We’ve wondered if the city has assessed the impact of these turns from high-traffic commercial areas on overall congestion. For those heading to events like Las Vegas Restaurant Week or enjoying Shop Local Sunday at 168 Market and 99 Ranch, these persistent delays can truly dampen the experience.

Beyond traffic lights, other local issues demand attention. Ferocious potholes near McDonald’s leading to Lindell Road continue to jolt drivers, and a blinding, strobe-like parking lot light near One Piece Cafe still disrupts the area’s ambiance.

To enhance quality of life and improve traffic flow, solutions are needed now. Implementing intelligent sensor technology for dynamic signal recalibration, re-evaluating left-turn permissions from high-traffic plazas, and addressing those potholes and problematic lighting would make a significant difference.

We want to hear from you! Share your traffic experiences and ideas for improvement with us on social media @ChinatownVegas — let’s keep the conversation going! 🚗

Explore More Chinatown

Can’t get enough of Chinatown’s vibrant scene? Dive deeper with our online guides 🌟

Discover local gaming gems with our Chinatown Vegas Gaming Guide, from cozy video poker bars to chill sportsbooks, offering a relaxed vibe away from the Strip. Master your moves with our Perfect Places to Master Martial Arts Guide, spotlighting top dojos for Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and more, perfect for all skill levels. Uncover the district’s roots with our History of Chinatown guide, tracing its rise from humble beginnings to a cultural powerhouse.

Visit ChinatownVegas.com for these guides and more!

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Let’s Celebrate in Chinatown!

Chinatown is buzzing with summer energy! This week alone, we dove into incredible savings at 99 Ranch and 168 Market, geared up for exciting nights at the newly named Jones Station Karaoke & Bar, found tranquility at DR SCALP HEAD SPA, and explored thrilling martial arts and gaming guides. We celebrated the Culinary Union’s impactful new headquarters now firmly rooted in our district, and glimpsed the many delicious hotpot and pho spots simmering on the horizon.

There’s truly no better time to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of our community. And the excitement doesn’t stop here! Mark your calendars: next week, get ready for a truly sweet reveal as we bring you the full story on a beloved dessert shop’s long-awaited comeback after more than a year away!

Stay connected, share your love with #ChinatownVegas, and know this: What happens in Chinatown, happens here. We can’t wait to share more with you. Come experience it all! 🥟❤️