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# Metallica’s Sphere Residency Adds Fan Events Across the Strip, With Downtown Impact Still Unclear

Metallica’s Sphere residency now includes fan activities at several Las Vegas venues, including a pop-up experience, select Friday events and a blood drive. The announcements show activity beyond the concert venue, but do not quantify any business or visitor impact in Downtown Las Vegas.

[Read the full article](https://vegas.extrasuperbig.com/stories/metallica-sphere-residency-fan-events-strip-downtown-impact)