The UFC Comes to Lagasse's Stadium; Free Sailor Jerry

PALAZZO — Las Vegan Roy “Big Country” Nelson plans to host a UFC 148 viewing party on Saturday, July 7, at Lagasse’s Stadium. That night, former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva heads into the octagon to defend his title against Chael Sonnen while former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz fight in the rubber match. The shindig starts at 7 p.m. [EaterWire]

WESTSIDE — Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Studio 21 Tattoo plan to raise money for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital with a Where’s The Pool?...Party!!! on Sunday, July 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. Besides donating money to the nonprofit, Sailor Jerry plans to offer up free cocktails. SnOw ONO shaved ice will make special Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum shaved ice cocktails and barbecue will be on hand. The event is at 6020 W. Flamingo Road. [EaterWire]
Lagasse’s Stadium [Photo: Palazzo]