Omega Mart already stands as one of the premier entertainment experiences in Las Vegas, a dizzying combination of art, interactive installations, secrets, mysteries, grocery products and so much more. But this AREA15 must-visit destination gets a seriously significant upgrade for the next few months: From now until Aug. 9, as part of your ticket purchase, enjoy Phenomenomaly, an interactive performance spectacle featuring live theater, dance, puppetry and roaming character work.
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From 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday every 90 minutes, you’ll find yourself in the middle of the show: The Lil’ Bigg Miss Fits, a group of interplanetary tourists who go by the names of Domino, Plotzini, Wavelynn, George, and Lintley Foldsworth, appear at first to be guests, moving their way through each exhibition just as you are. But they soon reveal their mission: to help trigger the migration of the Flickerwerms. Along with the Keepers, an order wearing masks, the Lil’ Bigg Miss Fits “recruit” you and other guests to locate objects and complete small actions. At no point do you not feel completely like part of the action.
Everything comes together at the end in a central gathering featuring live performances and culminating in the Flickerwerm puppets emerging and leading a procession throughout the complex. Then the show repeats again, and trust us: No two shows are ever the same, meaning you might want to consider buying another ticket if you still have time while you’re in town.
Phenomenomaly was recently added to all five Meow Wolf locations across the country: Here, House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, N.M., Omega Convergence Station in Denver, The Real Unreal in Grapevine, Texas, and Radio Tave in Houston. Collaborators on this experience include costume designers Basqo Bim, Iggy & Andy, Kate Major and Monsters of the Underworld, with Sam Johnson of Colossal Collective returning as puppet project manager, designer and fabricator.
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In addition to the show itself, Phenomenomaly also features specialty cocktails and limited-edition merchandise, from apparel to collectibles.
If, for some reason, you’re not able to attend during the days Phenomenomaly is offered, fret not: Omega Mart itself still offers a one-of-a-kind experience, from the surreal grocery store where you can actually purchase products like “Crying Onion Chips,” “Tattooed Chicken” and an energy drink called “Dr. Supervisor,” to other realms hidden behind doors, tunnels and stairs.
It’s behind the scenes where the real purpose of Omega Mart reveals itself, and it’s up to you and your group of family or friends to solve the mystery. Depending on your level of commitment, this can be experienced in less than a half hour or more than three hours. Whether you solve the puzzle or not, make sure to cool down after your journey at Data Mosh, Omega Mart’s speakeasy, where you can enjoy signature libations like the Old Fashioned Spray and Happle Juice.
From memories to souvenirs to selfies, Omega Mart is the otherworldly gift that keeps on giving.
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