If you’re looking to catch up with your sweetie the weekend after Valentine’s Day for a little post-holiday celebration or take your single self out with some friends for a laugh or an evening of dancing, there’s plenty going on inside Southern California casinos.
Whether it’s a comedy show, a country music concert of a night of slow dancing to some sultry R&B, we’ve got you covered.
Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Eddie Griffin
Stand-up comedian and actor Eddie Griffin got his start talking his way into comedy gigs in Los Angeles, including at The Comedy Store. One of his go-to bits was poking fun at comic Andrew Dice Clay, who heard about it and invited Griffin to open for him. Griffin has six comedy specials under his belt and has been featured in films such as “Scary Movie 3,” “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo” and “Norbit.” 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. $35-$55; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Bill Burr
Bill Burr has become one of the most prolific comedians in the last decade. His approach to comedy can be described as blunt and perhaps even a little bit uniformed, but if you ever see him live his authenticity and funny explanations of everyday subjects make sense even to the most reserved haters. Burr has six Netflix comedy specials and stars in the Roku dark-comedy anthology series “Immoral Compass,” which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He’s also hosted his “Monday Morning Podcast” since 2007 and co-founded the All Things Comedy network in 2012. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $125-$300. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Colter Wall
Canadian singer, songwriter and musician Colter Wall will stop at Harrah’s as part of his Little Songs Tour supporting his studio album of the same title. Wall is known for his deep, gruff baritone voice and his songwriting. His influences include Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie and Willie Nelson and can be heard throughout his catalog. His hits include “Sleeping on the Blacktop,” “The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie” and “Cowpoke,” all of which encompass country, folk and Western styles. 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center. Tickets start at $99. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
Tony! Toni! Tone!
Last year, Tony! Toni! Tone!’s original lineup comprising of D’Wayne Wiggins, Timothy Christian Rile and Raphael Saadiq announced they would be reuniting as a trio after nearly 30 years apart. During their break, Wiggins produced and helped establish young artists such as Zendaya, H.E.R., Kehlani and Destiny’s Child, while Saadiq flew solo. The R&B and soul group out of Oakland, California is known for hits such as “Anniversary,” “Whatever You Want” and “Let’s Get Down.” 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $49-$79. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.
Alicia Villarreal
Mexican singer Alicia Villarreal is out on her “Donde Todo Comenzó (Where it All Began)” Tour that will revisit the roots of her musical legacy and some of her most recent hits. Villarreal got her big break as the lead singer of Grupo Límite in the mid ’90s before pursing a solo career. The singer known for songs such as “Insensible a Ti (Me Pone a Mil),” “Te Quedó Grande La Yegua” and “Yo Sin Tu Amor/El Príncipe,” also released,”Duelo Romántico,” a collaboration album with Tejano/Latin pop singer Jessica Peña, earlier this year. 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $49-$69. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
