A La Carte: Dining events and news for Feb. 18-24, 2016

Extended happy hour: Brio Tuscan Grille is set to celebrate the ninth anniversary of its first Las Vegas location at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with an extended happy hour benefiting Opportunity Village from 3 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Twenty percent of sales are to be donated to the charity. Call 702-914-9145.

New restaurant in Red Rock Resort: Libre Mexican Cantina recently opened in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Libre is hosting Taco & Tequila Tuesdays with all-you-can-eat tacos and tequila shots for $24 and a contest to win free tacos for a year. Happy Hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. daily featuring $5 cocktails and $4 draft beers. The restaurant is open from 4 to 11 p.m. daily. Visit librelasvegas.com or call 702-797-7609.

Winter Wine Fest: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is planning the fest from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The fest is set to include a silent auction featuring roundtrip airline tickets, a Jerry Tarkanian signed basketball and a Lake Tahoe cabin rental. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit hfnv.org.

National Margarita Day: The day is Feb. 22, but Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., is planning to offer the Cabo Flip margarita for $7 Feb. 19-22. Visit cantinalaredo.com or call 702-202-4511.

Flavors of Thailand: The class is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Ferguson Enterprises, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive. Attendees can explore the unique ingredients and simple techniques of Thai cooking and take home recipes. One session is $55. The classes are offered by chef Les Kincaid through the UNLV Continuing Education January-August catalog. Register online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or call 702-895-3394 from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Farm Table: Honey Salt, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., is planning another Farm Table dinner themed late winter and offering seasonal farm fare at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Farm Table dinners are served family style and offer beverage pairings and is $45 per person. Tickets are required and can be downloaded at honeysalt.com.

Tequila dinner to benefit Junior Achievement: Cantina Laredo at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 110, and Whole Foods Market are planning a Tequila Dinner curated by executive chef Damon Workman to benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. The six-course, tapas-style menu will be paired with Patron tequila cocktails at $40 per person. Call 702-888-0511.

Prisoner Wine Dinner: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., is planning a wine dinner including a five-course menu with wines from The Prisoner Wine Company from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26. The cost is $135 per person. RSVP by calling 702-838-4774.

Taste and Learn: Ferraro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar announced the first Taste & Learn event of 2016, scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at 4480 Paradise Road. The wine and food pairing event comprises tasting pours of four wines, each accompanied by an Italian small plate prepared by Ferraro's executive chef Francesco DiCaudo. This month, Taste & Learn is presented in partnership with Tenuta San Leonardo from Italy's Trentino region. Tickets are $65 per person. Call 702-364-5300.

Tea fest: Tealet and Joy's Teaspoon, both of Las Vegas, announced the debut of the Southwest Tea Fest at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Downtown Third Farmers Market. The event is to include live music, food trucks, cuppings, samplings, tastings, a Wu Wo Tea Ceremony, a Gong Fu Tea Ceremony, a Blind Tea Tasting, a Cupping Championship and an Art Walk. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased ahead of the event at swteafest.com.

Whisky dinner: Chef Johnny Church is planning a participatory six-course dinner paired with Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky at 6:30 p.m. March 1 at Artisanal Foods, 2053 E. Pama Lane. Seats are limited and cost $125 per person. Visit tinyurl.com/whisky6feast.

Splendor in the Glass: Southern Nevada Public Television plans its 27th annual Splendor in the Glass event from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Road. The event is set to feature 60 wineries and breweries, a live wine auction, a silent auction and a jazz ensemble. Tickets cost $85 in advance or $100 at the door and will be available at Lee's Discount Liquor, Whole Foods Market, Total Wine & More and Vegas PBS in January. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit vegaspbs.org/winetasting or call 702-799-1010, ext. 5344.

Evening of Hope Art and Epicurean Event: The event is planned for 4:30 p.m. March 4 in the Worldview venue on the 16th Floor, Building B, at World Market Center, 475 S. Grand Central Parkway. Proceeds benefit the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. It includes selections from Las Vegas restaurants, children's art, silent and live auction, and prizes. This year, several of the Candlelighters youths will create a piece of art during the event, to be auctioned during the evening. There also will be a Children's Art Gallery featuring photography and modern art for sale created by Candlelighters beneficiaries, from toddlers to 21-year-olds. Additionally, the 2016 Childhood Cancer Survivor Award will be presented to 9-year-old Hannah. At age 7, she was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder and aggressive form of leukemia. Other Shine Award honorees include: Chris Parker, UNLV academic adviser and assistant professor, Volunteer of the Year; Anthony Woods, Centennial Toyota, Philanthropist of the Year; and Sarah Sauls, registered nurse, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Medical Hero of the Year. Tickets are $75 per person. A limited number of VIP tickets also can be purchased for $150 per person and include a special section with a private bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. Visit candlelightersnv.org/events/evening-of-hope-2 or contact Kelly Webb at 702-737-1919 or kwebb@candlelightersnv.org.

American Craft Whiskey Revival: The third annual whiskey Grand Tasting event is set from 7 to 10 p.m. March 5 at The Grand Event Center at the Golden Nugget, 129 E. Fremont St. The event offers the opportunity to sample fine artisan whiskies, American craft spirits, moonshines, and barrel-aged beers from a variety of America's distilleries. In addition, live entertainment and Southern cuisine, mixology and educational classes led by distillery owners and brand ambassadors are planned. Advance tickets are $45 (plus tax and fees), and allow guests access to the Grand Tasting one hour early. Guests can also purchase tickets at the door for $49 (plus tax and fees). Call 866-946-5336. Guests must be 21 or older to attend the American Craft Whiskey Revival. Visit goldennugget.com.

Reset Project educational dinner: Create A Change Now recently announced its partnership with The Reset Project to bring continuous awareness and health education to families and the community. The pair are planning to host their first educational dinner, Inspire.Challenge.Engage, at 5:45 p.m. March 10 at Booker Elementary, 2277 Martin Luther King Blvd. The family-style dinner is set to feature celebrity chef Johnny Church and his prix fixe menu highlighting local farms and food artisans. Tickets start at $40 and are available at createachangenow.brownpapertickets.com. For more information on Create A Change Now, visit createachangenow.org. For more information on The Reset Project, visit theresetprojectlv.com.

Hoops & Hops: The three-day March College Basketball viewing experience is set to return to The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 17-19. In addition to featuring betting stations (open at 7:30 a.m. each day) and multiple televisions throughout the venue, guests can try interactive experiences, including access to a basketball court, billiards, shuffleboard, blackjack, an onsite sports book and more. An array of gourmet stadium fare and game-day snacks are planned. Three-day passes are $375 and include seating, select open bar and food and beverage offerings. The event is for those 21 or older. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

Tequila Dinner: Cantina Laredo's quarterly dinner is planned to start with cocktails at 7 p.m. March 19 at 430 S. Rampart Blvd. A four-course meal paired with cocktails is planned to start at 7:30. Seats are $49.99 per person. RSVP by calling 702-202-4511.

Beer festival: Motley Brews' sixth annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer is planned from 3 to 7 p.m. April 9 near the Fremont East Entertainment District. Early-entry tickets (2 to 7 p.m.) are $45 until Feb. 28, $50 after that until April 9 and $55 at the door. VIP Brewer's Lounge (2 to 7 p.m.) tickets are $85 until Feb. 28, $90 after that until April 9 and $95 at the door. General admission beer tasting tickets (3 to 7 p.m.) are $35 until Feb. 28, $40 after that until April 9 and $45 at the door. Visit greatvegasbeer.com.

Basketball madness: The Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering a Men's College Basketball Tournament viewing experience March 17-20. The Stratosphere Theater will once again transform into March BBall Tournament Headquarters, offering fans free admission, food and drink specials, and nine wall-to-wall screens. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are planned. Visit stratospherehotel.com or call 702-380-7777.

Buy one, get one slice: Pizza Forte is offering customers a buy one, get one free pizza slice Mondays through Thursdays at the Sunset Station location, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. daily. Visit pizza-forte.com.

Oyster restaurant special: Brigg's Oyster Co. celebrated its grand opening at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, on Nov. 23 and announced a new special: $1 Oyster Days, planned for March 4; and a set menu of $1 sake, $2 shooters and $3 sushi from 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Call 702-636-7111, ext. 5311.

February downtown dining offers: Pawn Plaza, 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is planning specials for February, including:

Inna Gadda di Pizza: A veggie or Italian salad starting at $6 with toppings available at an additional cost.

Pawn Donut & Coffee: The I Love You So Matcha green tea doughnut ($2.50), the Honey & Oats doughnut ($2.50) or a Caramel Hot Chocolate (starting at $3.50).

Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern: All-you-can-eat brisket, pork, chicken, hot links and ribs, any sides and all-you-can drink PBR for $40. On Valentine's Day, buy one craft beer, receive 50 percent off any other.

Rita's Italian Ice: Receive a regular custard cake cone for $3 plus tax.

Smoke's Poutinerie: New specialty Hangover Poutine for $10.49 plus tax.

Visit pawnplaza.com.

Vegas Uncork'd: The 10th anniversary of Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit is planned April 28 through May 1 at four Las Vegas resorts: Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, The Venetian and the Palazzo Las Vegas. Tickets are available at vegasuncorked.com.

Taste the Rock: Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, has announced Taste the Rock, a small bites tasting featuring a selection of drinks and dishes from the resort's lineup of restaurants and lounges. Taste the Rock is designed to give guests an opportunity to try a variety of signature cocktails and dishes rotating seasonally. It is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday inside each restaurant's bar area. Visit blog.stationcasinos.com/taste-the-rock.