FUN IN THE SUN
The Stratosphere is heating things up with bikini blackjack at its pool area on the  8 th floor.

Bikini-clad dealers will be poolside on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. throughout the summer.

The Stratosphere is also holding regular pool volleyball, water balloon and beer pong tournaments.

Fetish Pit
The Vegas Club Hotel & Casino has livened up its casino floor with a newly unveiled fetish-themed pit.

The low-limit pit area will feature dealers dressed as a “naughty nurse, sexy school girl, risque female cop or a leather-clad biker chick while pole-dancing go-go girls shake their money makers on a raised platform.”

The fun begins at 7 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

Phantom Discount
In celebration of its third anniversary, Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular is extending its special ticket offer through Labor Day, allowing patrons who buy one ticket to purchase a second ticket for $30.

Phantom celebrated its third year at the Venetian in July with a similar promotion that was so well received that it is being extended through September 7.

Customers should use code ANNIV30 when purchasing tickets.

Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular plays at the Venetian Monday and Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Venetian Box Office at 702-414-9000 or online at www.venetian.com.

Booze for Breakfast
FIRST Food & Bar in the Shoppes at the Palazzo is now serving Sunday brunch featuring a champagne fountain and live DJ performance. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., with the live DJ set running from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

AFAN Fundraiser
AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada) is hosting its 23rd annual Black & White Party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino August 22 starting at 9 p.m.

The AFAN black and white parties started as a backyard fundraiser, but they’ve evolved into a premier Las Vegas social event.

This year, guests will be treated to preformances by Charo, the Men of X from Hooters Casino Hotel, the Flamingo’s X Burlesque and longtime AFAN supporters Penn & Teller. Food will be provided by AGO, Rare 120, BOA Steakhouse, the Cupcakery, Sushi Roku and more.

Tickets to the 23rd annual Black & White Party are $35 per person, which includes complimentary drinks and cuisine tasting. To purchase tickets and for additional event information, visit www.afanlv.org.

Super Savers
Carmine’s Little Italy is running specials taking 50 percent off of all menu items (excluding alcohol) on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice. Guests don’t have to do anything but order. No coupons, IDs, passwords or secret handshakes are required, although there is a 15 percent gratuity based on the pre-discount price automatically added to the bill. You can make up for that the next day, however, because if you take in your receipt back Tuesday or Thursday you’ll get 15 percent off your bill. This offer is only valid at Carmine’s Little Italy at 2940 S. Durango (702-243-7777).

Ladies Night
MGM Grand is offering a 2-for-1 ticket offer to all Nevada residents with proper ID for its Crazy Horse Paris revue from August 1 through September 7.

Crazy Horse Paris has been a cultural phenomenon, offering unique shows that engage the eye as much as the imagination.

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris performs Wednesday through Monday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend the show. Tickets can be purchased at MGM Grand ticketing outlets, by phone at 702-891-7777 or online at www.mgmgrand.com.

Happy Hour Heros
The center bar at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino started a seven-days-a-week happy hour that runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. During that time, guests enjoy 2-for-1 call drinks and $2 domestic beers.Dz