Flash Back
Legend has it that Gary Lewis kept the identity of his famous father quiet when the teenage drummer and his band successfully auditioned for a gig at Disneyland. Producer Thomas “Snuff” Garrett thought differently about what was good for the son of comedian Jerry Lewis, which led to Gary Lewis coming out from behind the drums and the Playboys scoring their first hit in 1965. “This Diamond Ring” went to No. 1.
The group scored six more Top 10 hits, and made television and movie appearances such as the 1966 beach movie Out of Sight before Lewis was drafted in 1967. The time away proved fatal to Lewis’ pop chart run, but the nostalgia circuit was just around the corner. Lewis gathered a new gang of Playboys, and continues to play hits such as “Count Me In,” “Everybody Loves a Clown” and “She’s Just My Style” live for lovers of ’60s pop and fans with fond memories of listening to Lewis on the radio. –Matt Kelemen
Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. June 28, starting at $29 plus tax and fee. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster
Turmeric’s kasundi jhinga,tandoori shrimp in green mango-coconut sauce.
Spice It Up
If you’re looking to add some spice to your Vegas vacay, head into Turmeric Flavors of India. The restaurant features two cozy dining spaces, a bar, and many delightful dishes from Indian classics to inventive vegan options.
What will you find on the menu here? Samosas, tandoori chicken korma, butter chicken curry pot, vegan vindaloo curry and kasundi jhinga (shrimp in mango coconut sauce). Of course, if you’re like me, you will indulge in several kinds of bread, like aloo paratha and stuffed naan. There are also plenty of dessert options, including liquor-infused sorbets and ice cream, mango kulfi and apple-cinnamon crumble. –Nina King
700 Fremont St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 702.906.2700
Stay Awhile
It’s the center of all the action at The D, and it fills out more than 1,000 square-feet. The Longbar is reputedly the longest bar in Nevada, and offers fun both morning and night. There’s also 15 large-screen TVs playing sports around the clock, and guests can enjoy classic cocktails with a twist, or grab a beer on draft. It’s also not unusual to spot the owner of The D, Derek Stevens, mingling with the crowd. –Kiko Miyasato
The D, open 24 hours. 702.388.2400
