Next week’s entertainment at Southern California casinos coincides with several celebrations, including the Lunar New Year, Super Bowl LVIII, and the weekend before Valentine’s Day.
While Valentine’s Day and its celebrations are often associated with romantic partnerships, don’t forget your friends and family, who would probably love to check out one of these events with you, too.
Some of this week’s performances include an Australian romantic duo, a trio of Filipino artists’ special Valentine’s Day show, a Latin-inspired oldies lineup, and more.
Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Air Supply
If you’re looking for that romantic gesture to impress that sweetheart, you can’t go wrong with a live performance from Air Supply. The Melbourne duo have a roster of timeless classics like “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “All Out of Love” and “Even The Nights Are Better” that will set the mood for the rest of the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. It wouldn’t kill you to get some flowers and a nice dinner, either. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center. Tickets are $44.50-$148. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
Regine Rocks
Regina Velasquez is a Filipina pop singer and actress who got her first big break by winning the television talent show “Ang Bagong Kampeon” in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Last year, Velasquez announced a tour dubbed Regina Rocks after a run of shows celebrating her debut in the music business. The concert’s premise was inspired by Velasquez’s desire to perform rock music and incorporates music from artists such as Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Queen, Radiohead and the Rolling Stones. 8 p.m. Feb. 9, at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $88-$118. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.
Queensrÿche
Normally you’d find heavy metal and classic rock acts taking the stage at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, but its sister property in Cathedral City has a lineup of shows scheduled for 2024 starting with Queensrÿche. The band, known for hits such as “Silent Lucidity,” “Jet City Woman” and “Eyes of a Stranger,” toured with heavy metal godfathers Judas Priest in 2022 to promote their 16th studio album, “Digital Noise Alliance.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. $50. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Jed, Sheryn and Jona
Jed Madela, Sheryn Regis, and Jona are Filipino singers putting on a special Valentine’s Day show. Attendees can expect a night filled with soulful melodies, powerful vocals and heartwarming songs that celebrate the careers of the three artists who got their start in local Philippine singing competitions. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $38-$128. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Art Laboe Presents Latin Legends: El Chicano, Tierra, Malo and The Midniters
While the iconic radio DJ Art Laboe died in October 2022, the spirit of his work lives on through his compilations of “Oldies but Goodies” and the musicians and culture it resonated with. The radio show was no stranger to the Latino community and could often be heard blasting at car shows or Sunday night lowrider cruises in Santa Ana and other Southern California cities. If oldies are part of your love language or you’re yearning for nostalgia, you’ll want to catch this Art Laboe-inspired Latin music line-up with El Chicano, Tierra, Malo, and The Midniters. 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $35-$90. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.
