August has a slew of entertainment for Southern California casino goers including stand-up comedians, a drag show and a performance from the godfather of shock rock.
Be sure to check casinos’ official websites for the latest event information.
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys
The East L.A. Tex-Mex and soul band is celebrating 50 years and performing alongside their fellow Tejano act Los Lonely Boys. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $63-$83. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad’s “The Loco-Motion,” was released in 1974 after the Carole King song that was recorded by Little Eva called “The Loco-motion.” The band’s rock and roll iteration of the song is celebrating 50 years so don’t be surprised if they ask the crowd to join them in doing the dance by the same name. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $46.50. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com.
Gavin Degraw & Colbie Caillat
Gavin DeGraw, who got his first big break with the hit “I Don’t Want to Be” which was used as the “One Tree Hill” opening credit song, will perform alongside Colbie Caillat, a Malibu local whose pop music on Myspace led her to a deal with Universal Republic Records. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $69-$110. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper, aka the godfather of shock rock, is back with his signature antics involving magic tricks and horror-themed costumes. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. $60-$500. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is brining fan-favorites Angeria, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Vanessa Vanjie to perform a dazzling show inspired by the iconic reality television show. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946. $76-$282. pechanga.com.
Hannah Berner
Reality T.V. star, podcaster and viral TikToker Hannah Berner recently landed her first stand-up special on Netflix, where she pokes fun at Disney princes and touches on the issues of guns and birth control. “We Ride at Dawn” was released on July 9 and has steadily maintained its place among the streamer’s Top 10 most popular shows. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $41; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Squeeze & Boy George
Iconic English acts Squeeze and Boy George are co-headlining a series of US tour dates where each act will take turns opening up for each other. The joint tour marks the first time the two acts have collaborated together. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $110-$175. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Wayne Brady
Television host, comedian, actor, and singer Wayne Brady is getting a bit more personal with his new reality show, “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix.” The series takes viewers behind the scenes of Brady’s personal life including what it’s like to run a business with his ex-wife, who is currently married to his former backup dancer, and how they co-parent and nurture their relationship. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. $60-$90. 951-665-1000. soboba.com.
Kevin Hart
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart, known for his self-deprecating jokes regarding his insecurities and shortcomings, is headed back to Coachella. at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $143. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.
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