Things to Do in Las Vegas: Step Back into 1960s Chicago with Back in the Day
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February 2, 2026
If you’re looking for something deeper than the usual Vegas strip experience this March, mark your calendar for Back in the Day—a powerful 1960s Chicago musical drama coming to the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center. Presented by Lighthouse LV & S.A.V.E., in association with Black Pages International and Bronz’D Entertainment, this stage play brings soul, storytelling, and community to the Las Vegas arts scene.
About the Story: A Family Shaken by a Turning Point
Set in South Side Chicago during a decade of shifting values and rising tensions, Back in the Day follows a close-knit Black family whose world is shaken when a teen pregnancy ignites scandal, exposes long-buried secrets, and forces everyone to confront what they truly believe. It’s a story about young love, parental sacrifice, and the pressure to protect a family’s name in a world that already judges them.
Music, Dialogue, and Culture on Stage
Written by Eugene Dillanado and directed by Eugene Parker, the production blends rich dialogue with live musical moments that echo Motown-era soul, church-infused harmonies, and the sound of a community trying to hold itself together. This is the kind of night out that leaves you talking long after you’ve left your seat.
Make It an Intentional Evening in Las Vegas
If you’re building an itinerary of meaningful things to do in Las Vegas, pair this play with a visit to a Black-owned restaurant, boutique, or dessert shop you discover on BlackPagesInternational.com. Make it an intentional evening: support Black storytelling on stage and Black entrepreneurship in the city.
Location, Dates, and Contact Information
Location: Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Dr. & Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121
Dates: March 6–7 and March 12–13, 2026
Info: Eugene Parker – 708-574-6398 | Eugene Dillanado – 773-407-1470
Back in the Day is more than a show—it’s a cultural experience and a perfect “off the Strip” thing to do in Las Vegas this March.
