DINING: Viewing party, benefit for Japan and more

A viewing party is scheduled for 8 to 9 tonight (April 6) at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to watch Mary Sue Milliken, a co-chef and co-owner of the restaurant, participate in Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” Drink specials will be offered. ...

A public grand-opening event for the Whopper Bar at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (April 8). The event will include food samples, prizes and entertainment and it’s free. ...

Several local bakeries will participate in “Rise Up Japan,” a benefit for disaster relief, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 9) at Brio Tuscan Grill at Town Square, 6653 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Among the participating businesses are The Cupcakery, Retro Bakery, Cupkates by Kate and Cookie Zoo, and light bites from Brio, live entertainment and more will be included. Admission is free; all proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. ...

Nove Italiano at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, has introduced a new happy hour menu, with $7 small plates and specially priced cocktails and wines from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the lounge. Dishes include prosciutto di Parma sliders, pizza Margherita and more. ...

Putter’s Gaming Group is offering “Therapy” sessions — also known as happy hour — from 2 to 7 p.m. daily at all of its valley locations. The sessions include discounted appetizers and drink specials. ...

The Rock ‘n Roll Tasting Room & Sound Bar starts at 5 p.m. every Friday in the Hostile Grape at M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It includes musically themed pairings, wine-flight showdowns and live entertainment, with acoustic and semiacoustic concerts beginning at 9:30 weekly. There is no cover charge. ...

All locations of P.F. Changs will offer a 15 percent discount on Tax Day April 18. It’s not valid on alcoholic beverages or happy-hour food and beverages.