October is a time for spookiness, and Southern California casinos have a frighteningly good entertainment lineup for the month that includes standup comedians, an ’80s hair metal act, a chart-topping Mexican regional group and more.
Be sure to check casinos’ official websites for the latest event information.
The Cult
The English goth-rock act, The Cult, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a tour featuring music from its extensive catalog with hits such as “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Fire Woman” and “Rain.” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. Tickets start at $49. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
Bow Wow
While Ohio-based rapper Bow Wow hasn’t released a solo album since 2009, he’s still actively performing and releasing singles sporadically. In a 2021 interview with Hot 97, Bow Wow said his final album would be titled “Before 30” and highlight his career accomplishments. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $57.25-$78.25. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com.
War
Last year the Long Beach-born funk, rock, soul and Latin music influenced group War re-released their fifth album, “The World Is a Ghetto” which was the best-selling album in America in 1973 and went triple platinum. The re-release was part of a five-LP box set which included never before heard songs from the band’s studio sessions and behind-the-scenes recordings. 8 p.m. Oct. 5, at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $45-$85. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.
Grupo Firme
Grupo Firme is on its La Última Peda tour and despite the confusion the group caused with the title (which roughly translates to the “last drunk party”), it is not retiring or going anywhere. The band’s most recent hit “Chula” was a collaboration with Demi Lovato and showcases the act’s willingness to blend different genres, in this case, pop and regional Mexican music. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Yaamava Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $295; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Jay Leno
When television host, comedian, and writer Jay Leno isn’t talking about cars on “Jay Leno’s Garage,” he still enjoys getting on the road and making people laugh at his stand-up shows, but they’ve grown somewhat limited over the past couple of years. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $85-$150. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Steel Panther
The Los Angeles based group Steel Panther is carrying the torch of the ’80s hair metal scene. The group, which started in 2000, dresses in neon attire and animal print spandex, with loads of hairspray. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. $30-$40. 951-665-1000. soboba.com.
Iliza Shlesinger
Stand-up comedian and voice of the “Elder Millennials,” Iliza Shlesinger, is out on her Get Ready Tour where she’ll showcase her comedic style which often involves motherhood, character voices, and advice for Gen Z. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $95.50-$194.95. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.
Elle King
Country music star Elle King is on tour promoting her latest album “Come Get Your Wife,” that includes the hit single “Drunk (And I Don’t Want To Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert. Although both performers were at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival earlier this year, they did not join each other on stage. Instead Lambert brought out the legendary Reba McEntire. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $42-$103. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Oingo Boingo Former Members
While there are several Oingo Boingo tribute groups trying to imitate the sounds of the new wave group, Oingo Boigo Former Members are performing the original hits such as “Dead Man’s Party” with members Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, Steve Bartek, Sam “Sluggo” Phipps, Carl Graves and John Avila. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946. $76-$117. pechanga.com.
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