Next week’s entertainment at Southern California casinos includes a soul and R&B singer, an English rock band that got famous during the grunge era, an Argentine rock band that pioneered Spanish rock in the ’80s and ’90s, a Vietnamese musical variety show and an Irish-British stand-up comedian.
Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Jeffrey Osborne is an R&B and soul singer who was the drummer for L.T.D. before stepping out alone. Some of Osborne’s greatest hits include “Stay With Me Tonight,” “Only Human” and “On The Wings of Love.” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $30; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
English rock band Bush is out on its Nowhere To Go But Everywhere Tour in support of new music, but also in celebration of the 30th anniversary of its debut album “Sixteen Stone.” The band also released the compilation album “Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023” earlier this month, which includes the band’s most notable songs like “Glycerine,” “Machinehead” and “Comedown.” 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $59-$79. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Last year, fans at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage of the Argentine trio Los Enanitos Verdes (The Little Green Men) were issued refunds after Marciano Cantero, lead singer and bassist, died of a kidney condition. The band played for the first time without Cantero at the Bésame Mucho Festival at Dodger Stadium last year, having guest singers like Rubén Albarrán of Café Tacvba, David Summers of Hombres G and Noel Schajris of Sin Bandera to help fill in as frontmen during their set. The band, known for hits such as “Lamento Boliviano,” “Luz De Dia,” and “La Muralla Verde,” are on tour and returning to the Bésame Mucho Festival this year. The band is expected to invite surprise singers on stage again, while guitarist Felipe Staiti will also sing some of their songs. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $65-$125. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Jimmy Carr is an Irish-British stand-up comedian and television host that has been performing since the late ’90s. He’s hosted British comedy shows such as “8 Out of 10 Cats,” ” A Comedy Roast” and the American Comedy Central series “Roast Battle.” 8 p.m. Dec. 9, at Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. $35-$65. 951-665-1000. soboba.com.
The Vietnamese musical variety show is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The show was created by Tô Văn Lai, a Vietnamese immigrant who left his country for Paris, France. In 1983, he released “Paris By Night,” a show with a mix of Las Vegas and pre-war nostalgia to fill the cultural void felt by Vietnamese refugees living in France. Shortly after, the show’s production company moved to Orange County, California. The show will include musical performances by modern pop stars, traditional folk songs, one-act plays and sketch comedy. 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10, at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $180-$450. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.
