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Tito Ortiz hangs out at his Punishment MMA Shop inside Hooters Casino with some of his fighter friends for a meet and greet and autograph session from noon to 3 pm. After that, they’ll head across the street to the MGM Grand for UFC 94 and the rematch between St.-Pierre and Penn.

Something for the ladies on this Super Bowl weekend….The South Point Casino Exhibit Hall is hosting their annual Las Vegas Women’s Fair tons of vendor booths and plenty to keep you busy. Thunder From Down Under beefcake will perform at noon and 2 pm. Harlem Globetrotter Wildcat makes a visit from 11 am to 1 pm and General Hospital soap stars Jason Cook (Dr. Matt Hunter) and Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine) will meet fans from noon to 3 pm. You can also take advantage of free poker lessons and see STripper 101 demonstrations all day from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.

Meet author Judi Moreo and discuss her book “You Are More Than Enough” at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf located at The District at Green Valley Ranch from noon to 2 pm.

The Tribute Band Series at Boulder Station takes place tonight in the Railhead with Aeromyth on stage from 11 pm to 1:30 am. Admission is free.

Cherry Nightclub out at Red Rock Resort celebrates Stimulus Saturday with Vestal merchandise giveaways while DJ Dig Dug provides the sounds.

Loungin’ Around

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – SuperShockShow – 4 pm-7 pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Donna Lynne – 9 pm-2:30 am
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur – Naughty Ladies Saloon – San Fernando Band – 9 pm-2:30 am
Eastside Cannery – Marilyn’s Lounge – Vibe (pop, dance, variety) – 9 pm
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – Swift Kick – 9 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – Killian’s Angels – 9 pm
Rampart Casino – Addison’s Lounge – In A Fect, 8 pm-midnight
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Marshal Reign – 5:30 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Strange Brew – 10:30 pm
Suncoast – Showroom – AZ One – 10 pm

“Shop or Die” – extreme, yes, but that’s the slogan for Tito Ortiz’s Punishment MMA Store set to open today at Hooters Casino. Ortiz is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and timed the opening of his newest store to coincide with tomorrow night’s UFC 94 at the MGM. The store will carry clothing from Punishment Athletics, TapOut and other top MMA brands.

After checking out the threads, stop by Dixie’s Dam Country Bar (also at Hooters ) for tonight’s SpyOnVegas open bar and complimentary Lotus and Fosters from 6 pm to 9 pm

Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers take their act to South Padre at Texas Station for Friday Night Blues. Hear the sounds from 9 pm to midnight. Admission is free.

Body English gives away more than $6,5000 in merchandise at tonight’s Addiction Fashion Boutique. Ladies arrive before midnight and drink free champagne.

CatHouse at the Luxor celebrates Lush Fridays with complimentary champagne and Lush Fresh Hand Made Cosmetics giveaways for the ladies. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. and DJ Audiomoe provides the sounds.

Ladies, unleash their inner beast and head on over to Ovation Lounge at Green Valley Ranch for tonight’s Naughty Safari Party. Sexiest animal costume wins $1,000 cash and there will also be prizes for 2nd-4th place. Gentleman can enter the Gnarliest Hunter Costume contest with the chance to win a $1,000 VIP booth package or a cougar plush toy. A sexy menagerie will be on hand for guest photo ops while Steel Panther rocks the stage. $5 Jungle Juice until midnight. Doors open at 10:30 pm.

Loungin’ Around

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – SuperShockShow – 4 pm-7pm
Arizona Charlie’s Boulder – Palace Grand Lounge – Donna Lynne – 9 pm-2:30 am
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur – Naughty Ladies Saloon – San Fernando Band – 9 pm-2:30 am
Eastside Cannery – Marilyn’s Lounge – Vibe (Pop, dance, variety) – 9 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band – 1 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – Volume Six – 7:30 pm
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – Swift Kick – 9 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – Killian’s Angels – 9 pm
Rampart – Addison’s Lounge – In A Fect – 8 pm-midnight
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Marshal Reign – 5:30 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Strange Brew – 10:30 pm
Suncoast – Showroom – AZ One – 10 pm

The 8th Annual Jewish Festival continues with a free showing of the 2007 film Arranged at the Cinemark Theatre inside the South Point Casino . The event will be moderated by Rabbi Tecktiel and Anthony Allison. Admission is free but seating is limited.

Stack Restaurant at the Mirage is the place for tonight’s SpyOnVegas open bar event. They’ll serve up free Heavy Water vodka cocktails from 6 p.m.

Rod Piazza takes the stage at Boulder Station from 8 pm to 11 pm for tonight’s Boulder Blues concert at the Railhead. Admission is free.

The House of Blues presents Acoustic Strip with Days No Different, Ministry of Love, Star Off Machine and Slow Children. Doors open at 9 pm and admission is free.

Reality TV star Holly Huddleston (“Sunset Tan”) hosts tonight’s Blondetourage party at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian. Local blonde ladies enjoy an open bar from 10 pm to midnight.

The Lon Bronson Band performs a free concert at Green Valley Ranch’s Ovation Lounge starting at 9 pm.

Loungin’ Around

Gold Coast – Showroom – AZ One – 7:30 pm
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Cabaret – Swift Kick – 9 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – The Lon Kruger Radio show with UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Coach Lon Kruger with hosts Jon Sandler and Glen Gonrezick – 7 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – Cash Karaoke with Jimmy Z – 8 pm
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – The Fab – 8 pm-midnight

Accompanied by the obligatory showgirls, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman joined other city officials at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign today to promote the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour campaign.

Businesses and individuals nationwide are being asked to turn of the lights for one hour on March 28 starting at 8:30 pm.

Assuming that Strip casinos sign off on the deal – not at all a done deal at this point – it will mark the 7^th time in history that the Strip has gone dark. It most recently happened on June 11, 2004 when the city’s lights were dimmed for three minutes immediately following the funeral of President Ronald Reagan.

The first time the Strip cut off the lights was in 1963 after President Kennedy’s assassination. Similar tributes occurred following the deaths of noted entertainers Dean Martin (1987), Sammy Davis, Jr. (1990), George Burns (1996) and ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra (1998).

McFadden’s at the Rio hosts the Snow Show Party tonight from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy the SpyOnVegas open bar with complimentary Red Bull and Siku Vodka plus Snow Gear giveaways.

The House of Blues Courtyard is the place to be for tonight’s Nothing But the Blues event with the Andy Walo Trio. This is an all ages event and doors open at 9 pm. Free admission for all.

Malcomb Bennett offers dice advice at the Clark County Library on E Flamingo. Bennett has conducted extensive research on the art of shooting craps including the creation of a dice launcher, which he tested in Las Vegas casinos. His research resulted his book, “A Scientific Study of Dice Control: Rolling Thunder.” Admission is free and the discussion starts at 6:30 pm.

Meet author Cyndi Targosz at the Town Square Borders at 7 pm when she’ll be on hand to discuss her new book, “Dating the Younger Man: A Complete Guide to Every Woman’s Sweetest Indulgence.”