Next week’s live entertainment at Southern California casinos includes a comedian and actress with roots in Southern California, a rock band whose lead singer got their start on “American Idol,” two rock bands from the ’70s and ’80s and a comedian who participated in a televised roast of Donald Trump.
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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.
