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.

If you’re planning to commemorate the actual day on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the casinos are offering several dining specials, gaming promotions and spa treatments. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is also offering a Galantine’s Day special if celebrating with the girls is more your jam.

Now, If the weekend before works better for your schedule, be sure to check out the live entertainment programming the properties have planned, which includes some special Valentine’s Day shows.

All dining specials included below are for Feb. 14 only unless otherwise noted. Reservations should be made in advance.

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

360 Sports (Cathedral City/Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage): An everything bagel and lox pizza with cream cheese, dill, red onion and fried capers ($20) and coconut mojito made with muddled mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, Malibu rum and topped with Sprite soda ($10). Noon-11 p.m.

Café One Eleven: Multi-course menu with a starter of rolls and butter; two entrée choices of filet mignon, Australian lobster tail, roasted spinach stuffed chicken or pan-seared salmon; two side choices of mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, house salad, cilantro rice, or sautéed garden vegetables;  chocolate ganache cake for dessert. 3-9 p.m. $140 per person. Reservations recommended.

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com.

The Steakhouse: A multi-course meal for two with sharable salmon Crudo, a starter choice of tomato bisque soup or candied rose petal salad; the entrée is a 24-ounce Porterhouse steak and seared lobster tail served with roasted broccolini and whipped Yukon potatoes; strawberry trifle flourless chocolate torte for dessert. 5-10 p.m. for $235. Reservations recommended.

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com.

Pivat Cigar Lounge: Enjoy a cigar, a cheese platter and the drink of the month, the “Leap Year,” a mix of mezcal, lime, firewater bitters, pineapple juice, and peppercorn flakes. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. $45.

The Steakhouse: A choice of king crab Coachella corn chowder or strawberry and arugula salad to start; the main course is a 5-ounce Kobe striploin and pan seared Alaskan halibut over lobster gnocchi served with grilled white and purple asparagus; dessert is chocolate and caramel cake. 5-10 p.m. $250. Reservations recommended.

Waters Café: A three-course meal with a starter choice of shrimp bisque or strawberry salad; an entrée choice of butcher steak or roasted sea-bass; dessert is a cherry glazed red velvet cake with salted chocolate. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. $50.

SunStone Spa: The Rancho Mirage Spa is offering a citrus rose sugar scrub throughout February. Pure sugar cane is whipped together with aromatic oils to create a natural exfoliator that gently rubs away dullness, revealing hydrating, glowing, and silky-smooth skin. The special scrub is available for couples or individuals and the experience lasts 45 minutes. $165 for individuals and $330 for couples. Reservations required.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio. 760-345-2450. fantasyspringsresort.com.

In addition to dining specials, the Indio casino will offer up to $150 in free play to players who earn 40 slot points or $100 Theo at tables games. Players that earn the points will get a chance to spin a wheel on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 that will award them a chocolate bar which will contain a sleeve insert of different prizes. Participants can enter up to three times on each promotion day from noon to 8 p.m.

The Bistro: Enjoy specialty dishes such as a half a dozen oysters on the half shell ($18), an 18-ounce prime rib served with truffle scalloped potatoes and green beans ($65). Dessert is a strawberry white chocolate mousse tower ($14). 5-11 p.m.

Fresh Grill Buffet: The all-you-can-eat buffet will have options such a stuffed leg of lamb with feta cheese, dates and spinach, crispy tempura fried shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce, Korean braised beef bone-in short ribs, prime roast rib and maple roasted turkey breast, among other dishes with a dessert station serving cookies, cakes and a chocolate foundation. Available 4-9 p.m. $49.99 for adults; $34.99 for kids; children three and younger are free.

POM: The Valentine’s Day meal includes an 8-ounce fillet mignon served with sautéed jumbo lump crab, aged cheddar whipped potatoes, sautéed Asparagus ($56) and a strawberry white chocolate mouse tower ($14) for dessert. Available 5-11 p.m.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.

Romantic room addition: The “Funner’s For Lovers” room package includes a preset room with heart-shaped balloons, felt rose petals, Hershey’s chocolate and a towel origami arrangement. A late checkout of 1 p.m. is also part of the $50 deal. Guests can also enjoy a hot pink “Hibiscus Kiss” jalapeño margarita for $14.

Pala Casino, Spa & Resort

11154 Highway 76, Pala. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.

Bar Meets Grill: A three-course meal with a salad starter and an entreé choice of beef Wellington or butter poached lobster tail. Dessert is a chocolate chestnut mousse cake. Available 7 a.m.- 2 a.m. $75.

Pala Café: The casino café will also be serving a three-course meal with a salad to start, a 6-ounce filet mignon with red wine mushroom sauce, scalloped potatoes and asparagus, followed by a chocolate mousse. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. $49.99.

Spotlight 29 Casino

46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

Taproom 29: A dinner for two special that includes a bottle of Taittinger champagne, a salad, a 6-ounce fillet lobster tail, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, and asparagus, and chocolate lava cake with chocolate covered strawberries. 5-11 p.m. $96.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. 800-359-2464. yaamava.com. 21-and-older only.

Y Lounge: The Highland property will offer a Galentine’s Day celebration (the day before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 13) that will feature wine, food, photo ops, music, and more at the Y Lounge located on the top floor of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. Admission to the event includes a welcome cocktail, a wine tasting card for up to four pours from more than 20 different options, a merchandise bag, light bites, dessert and music from DJ Bateeza. Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m. $50.

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.

The two performers will hit the stage together at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on March 16. Tickets for the event are $50-$150 at aguacalientecasinos.com. Fatone and McLean will also perform at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula on March 15 (sold out) and 17. Tickets for the March 17 show start at $60 at Ticketmaster.com.

Before becoming a member of the multi-platinum boy band known for hits like “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me” and “This I Promise You,” Fatone worked at Universal Orlando Resort in the Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue. The job would lead him to meet another theme park performer, Chris Kirkpatrick, who would join to form ‘N Sync . The pop group, which also included Justin Timberlake, quickly became one of the most iconic groups of the ’90s.

Fatone has since gone into other projects, including film, television and theater. He hosted “My Family Recipe Rocks!” on the Live Well Network from 2012-2014, highlighting the stories of cooks and their homemade specialties from around the country. He also starred in the film, “Once Upon a Time in America” alongside Robert DeNiro.

McLean made up one-fifth of the Backstreet Boys, also one of the most successful pop groups to come out of the ’90s. He joined them at the age of 14 after seeing an ad in his local newspaper looking for young men to form a musical group. After auditioning, he joined Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell to form the Backstreet Boys, releasing massive hits such as “I Want It That Way,” “As Long as You Love Me” and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”

If you want to forgo the hassle of hosting a massive Super Bowl party at home, make your way into one of Southern California casinos, which are celebrating the big game with food, souvenirs, appearances from former pro players and more.

Here’s what the casinos are up to for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11.

Agua Caliente Casinos

68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City; 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; and 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995 or aguacalientecasinos.com.

360 Sports: The 360 Sports locations in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City will offer The Big Game Package. It includes a $25 Agua Caliente food and beverage gift card, $50 in free play, priority seating and game-day giveaways. General admission is $150 after 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. early seating is $225. Advance reservations and ticket purchase is advised.

Agave Caliente Terraza’s Beerfest and The Show: Agave Caliente Terraza in Cathedral City and The Show in Rancho Mirage will also host a free watch party. The party at the Agave Caliente Terraza will offer food, free play drawings and fan giveaways beginning at 2 p.m. General admission is $25 and includes a commemorative beer stein and five tasting beer tabs. The party at The Show theater starts at 3 p.m. and starts at $25 per person. General admission includes a commemorative T-shirt, a hot dog, chips a soft drink. The event is open to children 17-years-old and younger accompanied by an adult. A private box 12-person box suite, which includes a T-shirt, a tailgate buffet, a private cash bar and premier seating is available for $600. Reservations advised.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 760-751-3100 or harrahssocal.com.

Topgolf Swing Suite and the Courtyard: To kick things off on Super Bowl Sunday the Valley Center property will hold a tailgate party in its outdoor Courtyard that will feature games, food stations with gameday signatures like nachos, soft pretzels, hot dogs, and five different beer vendors offering 4-ounce beer tasters. Tickets start at $75. The property will also offer private viewing parties at its Topgolf suites. The package includes a table for two and a bucket of beer. The game will also be shown on TVs throughout the casino and the bars, which will offer $4 beers during the game. Reservations are $150 and should be made in advance. Guests must be 21-or-older to attend.

Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa

49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-849-3080 or morongocasinoresort.com.

Morongo Grand Ballroom: The Big Game Blitz will include food, raffles, a souvenir bag, a souvenir photo and seating to view the game. Entry begins at 2 p.m. There will also be cash giveaways for rewards members playing during the game. Morongo Rewards members on the casino floor will have a chance a shot at $10,000 Big Game Bonus hot seats. Must be 18-or-older to attend. $65. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. 800-359-2464 or yaamava.com.

The 909 and Pool Deck: The Big Game Viewing Party at Yaamava’ is for those 21-and-older only and will be hosted by radio station ESPNLA at the pool deck and The 909 starting at 1 p.m. The 909 features 150 LED screens around the space, and at least one TV screen is located at each food outlet. Guests will have a chance to meet and greet television personality Jay Glazer, Colts icon Reggie Wayne, and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. General admission is $150 and includes drawings, merchandise giveaways, photo activations, free play and memorabilia drawings. The pool deck party includes the same perks as The 909 party, but will also offer a buffet station included with general admission and additional food for purchase. General admission to the pool party is $50 and $400 for a VIP cabana for up to eight guests.

Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.

Night Ranger

One of the most prominent rock and roll acts of the ’80s is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a tour stop in Rancho Mirage. The San Francisco act, known for hits such as “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” and “When You Close Your Eyes,” released their latest album, “Midnight in Michigan,” in 2021. Night Ranger will be back in Southern California later this year to perform at the Los Angeles County Fair alongside Cheap Trick. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $30-$95. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

Great White & Slaughter

When it comes to glam metal in the ’80s, Great White and Slaughter have earned plenty of fanfare thanks to their heavy riff and MTV airplay. Great White has undergone some lineup changes, including hiring a 26-year-old fan from Alabama, Brett Carlisle, as their new singer. While Great White is from Los Angeles, the center of the glam scene, Slaughter came out of Las Vegas before moving to L.A. The band’s first record, “Stick It to Ya,” went gold after a single live performance and got them to open for rock giants Kiss. 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $59-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

“Bad Friends” with Andrew Santino & Bobby Lee

The co-hosts of the comedy podcast “Bad Friends,” Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, are coming together for a live casino show. Santino stars alongside Lil Dicky in FX’s “Dave” and has been involved in several other TV projects such as “Mixology,” “Game Over Man” and “I’m Dying Up Here.” Lee cut his teeth on the sketch comedy show “Mad TV.” Most recently, Lee’s appeared on “And Just Like That,” “Magnum PI” and “Reservation Dogs.”  8 p.m. Feb. 2, at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $60-$165. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.

Banda El Mexicano & Arkangel R15

Banda El Mexicano started in 1973 as a group mostly playing quebraditas, but by the ’80s, the Sinaloan band started incorporating a synthesizer and dabbling in technobanda. Some of the group’s hits such as “No Bailes by Caballito,” “Feliz, Feliz” and “Quién Piensa En Ti” crossed over into the U.S. Another pioneer in technobanda is Arkangel R15 who formed in the ’90s out of Las Varas, Mexico. Some of their hits include “Voy a Pintar Mi Raya,” “La 4 X 4” and “Recordando Una Pena.” 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $15-$70. 21-and-older only. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

Russell Peters

Russell Peters is arguably one of the first comedians to have gone global, thanks to the internet. The Canadian comic was the first to sell out Air Canada Centre in 2007. He has succeeded in other markets, including in the United States, where he hosted one of the last shows for legendary comedian George Carlin before his death. In addition to his comedy, he wrote and produced the television series “The Indian Detective” in 2017 and currently hosts his podcast, “Culturally Cancelled with Russell Peters.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. $45-$360; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Here are the acts performing the week of Jan. 22-28. Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.

Roberto Tapia

Roberto Tapia is banda and norteño singer from San Diego, but he was raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Tapia made his television debut as one of three coaches on the first two seasons of “La Voz Kids,” a Spanish-language version of “The Voice” featuring American Spanish-speaking children. Some of Tapia’s biggest hits include, “Las Edades, “El Niño De La Tuna” and “Los Amigos Del M.”  8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $39-$69. 951-849 3080.morongocasinoresort.com.

Jim Jefferies

Comedian Jim Jeffries has been one of the prominent comedians on Netflix. His last special on the service, “High N’ Dry,” was released last February. Jeffries also starred in the FX series “Legit,” which he wrote, executive produced and starred in, as well as Comedy Central’s “The Jim Jefferies Show,” which ran for three seasons from 2017-2019. He currently hosts the podcast “I Don’t Know About That.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $59-$129. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Lee Mujin

South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Mujin rose to fame after winning the South Korean music audition show “Sing Again” in 2020. Mujin blends jazz, rock and folk with heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals with songs such as “Traffic Lights,” “Rain and You” and “When it Snows.” The performance at Pechanga Resort Casino marks the 23-year-old’s first time performing in America. 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $80-$240. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.

Little River Band

Little River Band officially formed in England, but its core foundation was Melbourne, Australia. The group, along with  AC/DC, INXS and Men at Work, is one of the most notable rock bands to come out of the Australia who also found shared success in the United States with their west coast harmonies. Some of the band’s biggest hits include “Reminiscing,” “Lady” and “Cool Change.” 8 p.m. Jan 27 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $20-$70. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

Ludacris

Ludacris earned his clout rising through the rap and hip-hop scene emerging out of the south in the late ’90s and early’00s. Last year, the Atlanta rapper, known for hits such as “My Chick Bad,” “Get Back” and “Act a Fool,” received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also has been featured on TV shows like “Law & Order: SVU” and in films like the “Fast & Furious” franchise. His most recent film, “Dashing Through The Snow,” was a Christmas movie with comedian Lil Rel Howery playing Santa Claus. 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. $45-$345; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

“The other day, I thought to myself, ‘You never waited to be invited into the conversation or tried to get into the conversation. You knew that was an impossibility and an improbability,’” Smith said in a recent phone call. “‘How you have proceeded throughout your entire career is you start a conversation, and whether or not that conversation is attended by many or a few, you start the conversation, so stop wondering where you fit into their conversation and do what you’ve always done.’”

For Smith, starting discussions and inviting others to be inspired by exchanging dialogue and ideas is a part of his live events, including his upcoming show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on Friday, Jan. 26. He’ll also join his longtime podcast partner Ralph Garman for “Hollywood Babble-On” live at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank on Jan. 27.

“I’ve traditionally done kind of a Q&A format,” Smith said of the evening with show. “We go wherever the audience wants to go; they pick the topic, and since I’ve been working for like 30 years across various forms of media, there are a bunch of different questions and directions it can go. It tends to be an informative evening, and I try to be as funny and entertaining as possible.”

The 53-year-old New Jersey native got his big break with his directorial debut of “Clerks,” a low-budget film set in a convenience store that drew its influence from the a-day-in-the-life structure of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.” Most of Smith’s works, such as “Mallrats,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” are also set in his hometown of New Jersey. He released the long-awaited “Clerks III” film on Sept. 12, 2022, and will follow up with a “Jay and Silent Bob” threequel later this year to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the franchise.

“I feel flabbergasted that 30 years in, it still matters,” he said. “Don’t get me wrong, I know it probably matters to me the most, but it’s still a relevant pop culture touchstone, and it’s crazy how much life it turned out to have. That has to do with the fact that in life, sooner or later, if you’re working, you’ve had a job at which you do anything but the job. With ‘Clerks,’ you don’t have to have worked in a convenience store to understand the work ethic in that movie.”

Retail jobs are a common element in Smith’s films, with the plots often centered around the characters’ jobs and their lack of enthusiasm for them. In “Clerks,” the convenience store workers get by doing the bare minimum, and in “Yoga Hosers,” the two main characters, who work at a convenience store after school, throw a party at the store when their owners leave. The stories centered around labor draw from Smith’s personal life working jobs in retail, restaurants, and landscaping and watching his father work night shifts into the early dawn for the United States Postal Service.

“Careers were not anything that was ever introduced to us when we were kids,” Smith said. “It was more of you finding a job; if you’re lucky, it’s a good job. It was just that’s the world we came from, and it didn’t mean that you were proud; it was just what you had to do. So working was part of life, but that didn’t mean you had to be good at the job or give it your all. I worked and had a work ethic, but it wasn’t a strong one. I’ve lived long enough that now I own a movie theater in New Jersey; my childhood movie theater I bought with my friends, and our staff is largely teenagers. They’re largely unmotivated, to say the least, but I can’t say anything because I made ‘Clerks.’ It’s impossible for me to tell people to work harder when my entire career is predicated on a movie about not working at all.”

Other characters created by Smith, such as Jay (played by Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (played by Smith), are still slackers, but spend most of their time selling marijuana in front of the convenience store in the “Clerks” films. When the film was released in the ’90s, marijuana was very much illegal, but has since become legalized in several states. This prompted the idea for the upcoming plot of the “Jay and Silent Bob” threequel, where the two characters must battle the legal marijuana industry.

“Those characters started life as outlaws, like they literally sold drugs, so it felt like my characters have now lived long enough that they’re not the outlaws anymore,” Smith said. “Weed sales are no longer the domain of those outside the bounds of the law, so it seemed like there’s some fun to be had with that storyline. I’ve been involved in the weed and retail business for years, and this is a retail-level story. It’s not one about hanging out behind the counter and not working, but more about trying to stay alive when the business has shifted.”

Among Smith’s new projects is the highly anticipated final installment of his comedy-horror True North trilogy. The collection includes the already released “Tusk” and “Yoga Hosers,” along with the upcoming “Moose Jaws,” a spin on Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws,” but with a moose instead of a shark. Smith, a horror fan himself, said he finds the overlap between comedy and horror a natural occurrence.

“Those two genres come down to emotional manipulation of the audience, and most movies do, right? But predominantly comedies, you’re trying to emotionally manipulate the audience and make them do something they can only do involuntarily,” he said. “I found that if you can make a person laugh, you can also unsettle them. I can’t necessarily terrify them, but like with ‘Tusk,’ we didn’t go for terror because it is a ridiculous concept. We went for unsettling, and it’s shockingly easy if you can make a person laugh to unsettle them.”

“An Evening With Kevin Smith”

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26.

Where: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

Tickets: $25-$75 at aguacalientecasinos.com

Also: “Hollywood Babble-On” live with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman at 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Flappers Comedy Club, 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank. $30 at flapperscomedy.com.

Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.

Tiffany Haddish

Grammy and Emmy award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish is no stranger to Southern California. She was born in South Central Los Angeles and raised in the Inland Empire city of Colton. Haddish started her career in television by guest starring in several show such as “New Girl,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “That’s So Raven.” Her career got a boost after her role in the film “Girl’s Trip,” and she has since landed major and leading spots in “The Afterparty,” Tracy Morgan’s “The Last O.G.” and “The Carmichael Show.” 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. $45-$85; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Daughtry

Rock band Daughtry took off after lead singer Chris Daughtry finished in fourth place in the reality competition show “American Idol.” Upon forming the group, its members decided to take Daughtry as their moniker because of the name recognition it carried from Chris’ performance on the show. The band is known for hits like “It’s Not Over,” “Home” and “Over You,” also released new music last year including the track “Artificial.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $45-$125. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

Starship and Foghat

Two rock and roll bands, Starship and Foghat, are on tour and will share a stage with just a single Southern California tour stop. Starship, the San Francisco arena rock band known for hits such as “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “We Built This City” and “Sara,” will join the English rock band Foghat, whose hits include “Slow Ride,” “Fool For The City” and “Drivin’ Wheel.” 8 p.m. Jan, 20 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $49-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans is an actor, comedian, writer and producer who first appeared on television and in films in the late ’90s and early ’00s. Wayans has acted in television shows such as “The Wayans Bros.” and in comedy films like “Scary Movie,” “Scary Movie 2” and “White Chicks.” The comic’s most recent work includes the horror comedy film “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.” Wayans will also be a returning performer at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in May. 8 p.m. Jan. 20, at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $49-$69. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.

Anthony Jeselnik

Anthony Jeselnik got his comedic start as one of the first writers on the “Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon.” He was promoted from writer to performer for Comedy Central’s roasts of folks like Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr. His last stand-up special, “Fire in the Maternity Ward,” was released in 2019 on Netflix and highlighted the dark, humorous style that he’s known for. He currently hosts the podcast, “The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project,” where he is joined by NFL Network analyst Gregg Rosenthal, his friend of more than 20 years. 8 p.m. Jan. 20, at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $35-$75. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

The Valley Center property will invest $24 million in remodeling the 203-room Dive Inn Tower, located closest to Dive, the casino’s pool area. Renovations for the tower are expected to be wrapped up by the summer of 2024 and will include upgrades to its bathrooms, hotel rooms, and suites.

Guests can expect slightly bigger showers and new furniture and fixtures in the rooms. Appliances will also be updated, with standard room televisions upgraded to 55-inches, and the suites are expected to have even larger screens.

“Everything that guests see will be new from the hallways, the common areas of that tower to the rooms,” said Beau Swanson, vice president of marketing at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, in a recent phone interview. “It’ll be like a brand new hotel for guests.”

The first renovation for the Dive Inn was in 2007, five years after its debut in 2002, where it served as the original hotel tower for Harrah’s Rincon Casino before the property’s $160 million expansion and transition into Harrah’s Resort Southern California in 2014.

Swanson said the opportunity to redesign the resort tower was a fun process and gave the casino’s team another chance to incorporate some familiar Harrah’s themes and some that pay homage to Southern California summers.

“We wanted to lean into the Dive experience, water, and the pool, so there are a lot of connections with the design in the rooms to what we call California cool,” Swanson said. “There’s a lot of blues and nods to the beach and pools through the artwork, so it has a good connection to Southern California, its waters, and that whole experience about being on a beach or at a pool.”

Though renovations will be underway until summer, guests can still book rooms at the property’s north and south resort towers.

“This is part of our process of continually improving the resort experience that we offer our guests,” Swanson said. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve and update our amenities and make sure our guests have the best possible experience. With the redesign of the Dive Inn, I want our guests to feel that warmth you feel when you’re lounging by the pool or you’re in a cabana on the beach next to the ocean. You should feel relaxed and comfortable in these rooms.”