St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Tasting Party at the M Resort

M RESORT — More than 70 different craft whiskeys, St. Patrick’s Day beers, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, gaming, Irish and Scottish inspired food bites, a dessert bar and a cigar terrace will be on hand for the St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Tasting Party. Beginning at 7 p.m., the March 17 event in the M Pavilion costs $50 plus tax and includes unlimited whiskey tasting. DJ Arty spins mixes and acoustic singer/songwriter Barry Black performs. For tickets, call 702-797-1878. [EaterWire]

MIRACLE MILE SHOPS — Cabo Wabo Cantina will host a viewing party for the UFC on FX mixed martial arts fight on Friday, March 2. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Sydney, Australia, fight features top welterweight fighters in the world Thiago “Pitbull” Alves and Martin “The Hitman” Kampmann. [EaterWire]
 
MANDALAY PLACE — Rí Rá Las Vegas kicks off its St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser with celebrity shavers from Fantasy. At noon, several of the dancers will serve as guest hairdressers and shave the first heads at Rí Rá to raise money and support the fight against childhood cancer. [EaterWire]

SILVERTON — Top Zumba instructors will break a sweat while coaching guests through the ways of the energetic dance at Veil Pavilion during an event to benefit Three Square Food Bank from 7-9 p.m. March 16. Guests can have fun hitting the dance floor during the two-hour Zumbathon. Cost for admission is five green canned food items per person and guests must be at least 21 years of age to join the party. [EaterWire]