Big Dog’s hosting beer, music festival

Big Dog Brewing Co.'s third annual Peace, Love & Hoppy-Ness Beer & Music Festival is from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Big Dog's Draft House, 4543 N. Rancho Drive. It will showcase more than 35 beers from local and regional breweries, live music and food options. Big Dog's Tangerine Wit will be tapped, with $1 from every pint sold benefitting the Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation. Admission is free; the commemorative pint glass required for tastings will be available for $5 on-site. ...

The Kentucky Derby will be the theme of the next Whisk(e)y Wednesday from 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday at Andre's at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Woodford Reserve, the official sponsor of this year's Derby, will be featured, and the most festively attired guest will win a prize. The unlimited tasting is $25 in advance or $35 at the door; call 798-7151. ...

A cocktail party to benefit Camp K'helah, the Jewish Community Center's Camp, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 3 at Origin India, 4480 Paradise Road. It's $25 per person and will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail. For reservations, call 327-5074 or email Desiree DeCastro at decastro.desiree@gmail.com. ...

A dinner with a menu prepared by chef Alex Stratta and wines by Staglin Family Vineyards is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive. With an entree of red-wine-braised veal, the four-course dinner is $109, plus tax and tip. For reservations, call 804-8008. ...

Steve Martorano will celebrate the fifth anniversary of his eponymous restaurant at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, with a dinner at 6 p.m. May 18 for the benefit of Keep Memory Alive. With an entree trio of veal chop Marsala, Chicken Downtown and broccoli rabe, it's $150 per person. For reservations, call (888) 746-7784. ...

Carlos 'n Charlie's has opened at the Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with Mexican cuisine, flair bartenders and lots of entertainment. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Call 733-3111. ...

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