Gods of Glam

It was in January 1973 when a crowd attending a concert at a Scotland theater bombarded the British glam-rock band The Sweet with a barrage of bottles, forcing the members to scurry offstage. Inspired by the incident, The Sweet and their songwriting team soon wrote and recorded “The Ballroom Blitz,” which would go on to chart in the top five in four different countries. While a bevy of additional hits released during their 1970s heyday would solidify The Sweet as The Godfathers of Glam Rock, “The Ballroom Blitz” stands as their most-identifiable song. It’s been covered by multiple bands in multiple genres, from heavy metal to pop, Christian rock and Japanese glam rock. Catch Sweet, with original member Steve Priest, this week. –Matt Jacob

Golden Nugget, 8 p.m., Oct. 25, starting at $29 plus tax and fee. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster

Photo by: Jon Estrada

So Many Choices

For a little taste of England, head to the Cornish Pasty Co. in Vegas’ burgeoning Arts District. The hip joint features an open kitchen, dark woods, and two separate bars—and some seriously rocking pies.

There’s an enormous variety of the stuffed pasties, from the traditional meat variety, with meat, cheese, onion and rutabaga, to a veggie cottage pie, with Quorn ground beef (a mycoprotein), peas, carrots, mashed potatoes and onions. Both are served with red wine gravy and HP sauce. The Cornish Pasty Co. makes from two to four vegan options a day, so if there’s no cottage pie left, you can feel secure you’ll find something to love.

But you’re not limited to traditional English fare, though. The pasty list goes on and on: Mexican, Reuben, lamb and mint, spicy asiago chicken, lamb vindaloo, Greek, eggplant Parmesan and a boatload more.

It’s not all pasties, though. Try baked beans, mushy peas and other sides, or get salads and Tandoori wings. And for dessert? What about sticky toffee pudding or a peanut butter and jelly pasty? Wash it all down with a craft beer and you’re ready to roll. –Nina King

10 E. Charleston Blvd., 11 a.m.-midnight Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. 702.862.4538

Photo by: Mona Shield Payne

Drink Up

Bourbon and rye cocktail connoisseurs need look no further than Oak & Ivy for some of the most delicious concoctions downtown. Try a barrel-aged masterpiece, or have the staff prepare something based on your individual tastes. Answer a few questions and you’ll soon be tasting your new favorite drink. –Ken Miller

707 Fremont St. in Container Park, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun. & Fri.-Sat., 1-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. oakandivy.com