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

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler

Comedians and actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are on the road supporting their Restless Leg Tour. The event promises to celebrate 30 years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment. Fey and Poehler worked together on “Saturday Night Live” and were the first female co-anchors of the show’s faux news segment, “Weekend Update.” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $75; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Tony Orlando

Actor and singer Tony Orlando got his first big break at 15 as part of the doo-wop group The Five Gents. After finding success on his own with hits such as “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times” and “Candida,” he went on to star in the television variety show “Tony Orlando and Dawn,” which ran on CBS for four seasons in the ’70s. Throughout the ’80s, he also performed at Las Vegas casinos. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $25-$75. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

CeeLo Green

CeeLo Green first rose to prominence as a member of the southern hip-hop group Goodie Mob in the early ’90s. He’s since gone solo, producing hits like “I’ll Be Around,” “Kung Fu Fighting” and “Fool For You.” He’s also performed alongside Rihanna, J-Cole and Madonna. 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $25. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.

Jo Dee Messina

Country star Jo Dee Messina is wrapping up her U.S. tour where she’s unveiled new singles including “Just To Be Loved” and “He Got a Hold of Me,” a collaboration with Ben Fuller.  Other hits from Messina include “I’m Alright,” “Lesson In Leavin’” and “My Give a Damn’s Busted.” 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39-$59. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Lanco

Lanco’s Run, Run, Baby Tour is on the road supporting their new EP of the same title. The Nashville-based country act’s hits include “Greatest Love Story,” “Rival” and “Born to Love.”  8 p.m. Nov. 11, at Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. $30-$45. 951-665-1000. soboba.com.

La Sonora Santanera & La Origina Sonora de Charlie Alvarez

Two iconic Latin music ensembles, La Sonora Santanera and La Orginia Sonora de Charlie Alvarez (also known as La Sonora Dinamita), are coming together for a memorable night of cumbia music. Guests can expect an evening filled with dancing along to hits from each tropical act’s respective catalogs. 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $35. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

As a Vegas local, Slaughter saw a different side of the city that was rapidly changing, but never really saw himself performing at casinos in his hometown and beyond.

“It was green acres of lights when I was a kid, and it certainly has exploded into the big city Las Vegas is now,” Slaughter said in a recent phone interview. “When I grew up there, everybody knew everybody, and it was a small little town. I never would have imagined that we would be able to play casinos. We’ve played several places out there, including the Golden Nugget, which is the Sinatra room, and it’s kind of cool because that’s where he used to do his show every night. You realize the size of the showroom and what people were seeing, and you get a chance to sit in the dressing room and see how they did it up for him. It’s just a really cool experience coming from there.”

Slaughter is on tour with several casino stops nationwide, including Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on Saturday, Nov. 11. The band will perform as part of a Veterans Day charity event with proceeds from ticket sales benefitting U.S. Vets, a national organization that provides critical services for veterans. There will also be drawing for an autographed guitar signed by the band.

“The Indian casinos have been doing a fantastic job across the nation,” Slaughter said. “It’s funny because just a few years back, I became friends with Tony Orlando, and he told me we were going to be playing the casinos before we knew it. I was like, ‘Huh, that’s funny. He thinks we’re going to play in casinos.’ I always had a feeling that it just wasn’t my place, and now here we are doing it. So, Orlando was right. This type of music is the new music for casinos.”

In his formative years, Slaughter knew he wanted to be a performer. He taught guitar lessons and had a soprano voice that fit just about any choir. He credits the development and mastery of his voice to his late high school choir teacher, Ken Tuttle, who also worked with singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani.

“There are educators who really make such a difference in a kid’s life, and I’m sure if you talk to Gwen, she’d say the same thing,” he said of Tuttle. “These are the people that really gave you those affirmations like you’re doing a great job, and that’s what we’re losing in our schools now, and it’s so sad.”

Slaughter caught the ear of the band’s current bassist and co-founder of Slaughter, Dana Strum. They both joined the band Vinnie Vincent Invasion, but after several issues, the project disbanded, leaving Strum and Slaughter to form their own band with the help of drummer Blas Elias and the late lead guitarist Tim Kelly, who died in a car accident in 1998.

The rise of Slaughter was unique for a multitude of reasons. For one, they were a hair metal band out of Las Vegas while most of the scene was bursting out of Los Angeles in the ’80s. Strum told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that also during that time few rock bands were being booked at casinos.

The band also released their first record, “Stick It to Ya,” during the turn of the decade when grudge and alternative music were taking over the airwaves and most of the timeslots on MTV. Despite the odds, the band proved their success in the early ’90s by opening their first show for rock giants Kiss and having their first album go gold after a single live performance.

When asked about any grudge and metal rivalries, Slaughter said though there were contrasts in style and presentation, he acknowledges and respects their musical contributions.

“(During) the grunge era, there was some depressing stuff in there, and our music is a light and love and of a different mindset,” he said. “I don’t slag any of the alternative bands that came forward because they have their place and sound, and quite honestly, I enjoy them just like the next person. But, I think that life should be celebrated, which is the key point with the span of Slaughter. We’re all about the celebration, more than getting caught up with what’s wrong with the world.”

Slaughter credits the band’s longevity and resilience with being able to celebrate in moderation and their ability to stay away from substances that would veer them off course from their love of performing. They can more easily remember the big moments and while there have been many with fans throughout the years, a strange and random gig at a local Taco Bell stands out.

“At the time, I made the comment that we bought houses in Las Vegas and said we know it’s going to be a great area because there’s a Taco Bell there, and the CEO thought it was the funniest thing,” Slaughter recalled. “So we said we would do it as a charity event, and we did a tie-in where every ten cents on every drink would be donated to the Miami Drug Abuse Coalition, and we raised thousands of dollars just by doing the show.”

For Slaughter, the spirit of giving back is something that genuinely stays on his mind, and it was a big reason he wanted to perform the Veterans Day charity event at Yaamava’. His father was also a veteran who served after World War II. He said there are many challenging aspects of life that veterans deal with mentally and physically after they serve that many people may not always see or understand.

“What we really love to do is entertain and to have a good time,” he said. “For this show, we’re going to go out and entertain for the vets. We’re going to make some great memories. So come on out and have some fun with us, and in the meantime, shake somebody’s hand or hug those who have sacrificed for our country.”

Slaughter

When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11

Where: Rock & Brews at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland

Tickets: $40 at yaamava.com. This show is for those 21-and-older only.

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

Tom Segura

Stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster and author Tom Segura is on tour supporting new material. His most recent stand-up special, “Sledgehammer,” premiered on Netflix in July. The podcast host of “Your Mom’s House” and “Two Bears, One Cave” released his first book last year titled “I’d Like To Play Alone, Please.” 8 p.m. Nov. 2, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $55; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Dick Fox’s The Golden Boys

The trio consisting of Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Lou Christie have performed as The Golden Boys since 1985. Each of the singers emerged from the same South Philadelphia neighborhood and became popular teen idols in their own careers in the late ’50s and early ’60s. The show includes music from each singer and a dance contest that invites the audience to participate. 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $30-$95. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

El Coyote Y Su Banda

José Angel Ledezma Quintero, professionally known as “El Coyote,” is a Mexican banda singer who got his first big break out of Sinaloa. The singer known for songs such as “Te Soñe,” “Encerrado” and “Suspiros” visited Sinaloa in his teenage years in hopes of becoming a baseball star but quickly fell in love with the big-name Sinaloan bandas and followed suit. 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $49. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive was founded by three brothers, Randy, Robbie, Tim Bachman, and Fred Turner, in 1973. The band’s current lineup consists of Randy Bachman,Turner and Tal Bachman who continue to perform hits from the band’s catalog, such as “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Roll On Down The Highway” and “Taking Care of Business.” 8 p.m. Nov. 4, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $59-$79. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Pechanga Resort Casino will host weekly comedy shows starting Friday, Nov. 3 and continuing every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 25. The shows will consist of three comics performing each night at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Kelsey’s restaurant.

Although the casino has an entertainment venue, these shows will take place at Kelsey’s loft, which seats 150 and is located on the second floor above the restaurant, across from the Pechanga Rewards Club desk. Tickets for the events are $25 each and can be purchased at the casino’s website or by calling 877-711-2946.

Here are the comedians headlining at Pechanga throughout November. Be sure to check the casino’s website for the latest information.

Richard Villa — Nov. 3 & 4

Richatd Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up comedian and actor who draws his comedy routine from life experiences, including growing up Mexican-American in Compton. He’s landed appearances and specials on Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Comedy Central Mexico, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Televisa, Galavision and Azteca TV. Villa was the longtime Friday night host of “Refried Fridays” at the Hollywood Improv and was the first Latino host to land the gig. He has performed alongside comedy’s biggest names, including Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Russell Peters, Carlos Mencia, Mike Epps, Orlando Jones, Franco Escamilla, El Costeño and Luis de Alba.

Pete George — Nov. 10 & 11

Pete George started his career on stage in 1985 as the guitarist for the band Separate Checks out of Cleveland, Ohio. He later took his stage banter, crafted it into a stand-up comedy routine, and booked his first role in the Oscar-nominated film “The Shawshank Redemption.” He’s also appeared on television shows, including “Family Law” and “Strong Medicine.”

Don Friesen — Nov. 17 & 18

Don Friesen’s stand-up comedy act is mostly clean and includes self-deprecating humor, often focused on his life as a suburban husband and father. His act consists of satirical scenes that spoof his daily interactions with his wife, kids, tech support, creditors, and airline pilots, mixed in with impressions, improvisation and audience interaction. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” “Comics Unleashed”  and on Los Angeles’ 95.5 KLOS “Five O-Clock Funnies.”

Manny Maldonado — Nov. 24 & 25

Manny Maldonado is a stand-up comedian based out of Modesto who has performed with comedians Dave Attell, Paul Rodriguez, Dave Chappelle and Tommy Davidson.  His work has been showcased on Comedy Central’s “Comedy Rehab,” “Comics Unleashed” and B.E.T.’s “Comic View.”

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

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper

Shock rockers Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper will bring their Halloween Hootenanny show to the casino crowd just in time for Halloween. The joint performance will evoke theatrics such as attention-grabbing imagery associated with horror. Cooper, known as the Godfather of shock rock, often features numerous props and stage illusions, including pyrotechnics, guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, reptiles, baby dolls and dueling swords. Zombie is also a huge horror fan and has directed films such as “House of 1000 Corpses,” “The Devil’s Rejects” and a remake of the classic slasher film “Halloween.” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $55; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Julieta Venegas

Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy award-winning Mexican-American singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas is on tour supporting her ninth studio album, “Tu Historia,” released last November. The singer is known for hits such as “Me Voy,” “Eres para Mí” and “Limon Y Sal,” also collaborated with Latin trap star Bad Bunny and Tainey to produce “Lo Siento BB :/,” which won a Latin Grammy for best reggaeton performance. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $65-$200. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

Daryl Hall

Daryl Hall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Hall & Oates, is out tour showcasing some of his solo work. Last year, Hall released “Before After,” a compilation record featuring his music independent of the duo Hall & Oates. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets start at $79. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Bronco

Hailing from  Apodaca, Mexico, Bronco has made a name for their group for their modern take on the norteño style. The group known for songs “Que No Quede Huella,” “Adoro” and “Si Te Vuelves a Enamorar” created a sound that paid tribute to the tradition of the genre while also incorporating modern instruments like electric guitars and keyboards for more of a melodic pop style. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $55-$85; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California mixologists Tiffany Ten-Napel, Alexa Arenz and Grace Skarra, casino operations manager of beverage and slots, worked together to craft this year’s spooky cocktails at the Valley Center property.

The effort resulted in three Halloween cocktail specials, including the Nightmare on Bourbon Street, La Bruja and the Forbidden Potion. The cocktails include candy eyeballs, a black salted rim and a vile of mystery liquid that changes the drink’s color. Although these specialty drinks aren’t brewed over a cauldron, altar or made with any sacrificial elements, they are still shrouded in the eeriness and style that reminds adults that Halloween is just as much their holiday as it is for the kids.

“For Halloween, we like to have our little menu because all of us here are huge Halloween fanatics,” Skarra said. “We’re all infatuated with Halloween and love taking it to the next level.”

Among this year’s spooky cocktails at Southern California casinos, other activities will include costume contests, live music, and Halloween bites and game promotions. Here are the casinos that are celebrating Halloween this year. Be sure to check the dates of the events, promotions and specials as they vary.

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 800.514.3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

Halloween Bash: The Halloween party returns at the Agave Caliente Terraza with live music from the LA Allstars on Saturday, Oct. 28. In addition, the casino will host a costume contest where winners can receive up to $1,000. Registration for the costume contest is from 7-9 p.m. The winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m., and another round of free play winners will be announced at 10 p.m. To be eligible to win, participants must be present and ACE Club members. The 21-and-older event runs from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and is free for ACE club members or $10.

Food and Drinks: Food specials at 360 Sports include Shrimp Diablo Tacos or Vampiro Birria Tacos ($18) along with Tito’s Spicy Bloody Mary, Blood Orange Sangria ($7 each) and red beer ($5). Available all day on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

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

Food and Drinks: Halloween specials on the casino floor feature Halloween Candy Old Fashioned and Purple Poison cocktails ($10 each) and festive caramel apples ($5) at Java Caliente Café. Available all day on Oct. 31.

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

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

Food and Drinks Specials: At 360 Sports, guests can purchase Halloween-themed hot wings ($19-$37) and the Wicked Rye ($8) on the casino floor. The Pívat Cigar Lounge will also offer draft beers for $4 when guests purchase a cigar. All day on Oct. 31.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Parkway Indio. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Drinks Specials: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will serve a Black Widow cocktail with Gray Goose Vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice and blue curacao for $12.  It will be served at POM, JOY, Springs Bar, LIT Lounge and Twelve now through Halloween.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: The chocolate shop will serve Halloween-inspired treats and feature several spooky chocolate-covered apples, including the Frankenstein Apple, made with a green apple dipped in green confection, candy corn buttons, and candy eyes.

Spooky Slots: Guests who earn 40 points in casino credits on Oct. 31, can enter a slot tournament to compete for their share of $5,000 in free play. Players can enter up to two times in the tournament as long as they earn 80 points on Halloween. The tournament runs from 4- 9 p.m. and is only open to those 21-and-older.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

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

Drink Specials: The Valley Center casino will serve spooky cocktails through October. Drinks include the Nightmare on Bourbon Street made with a Garrison Brothers bourbon whiskey, apple cider, garnish cinnamon, whistle pig maple syrup all served in an Old Fashioned Cup ($17), a Forbidden Potion made with Belvedere, pineapple juice, blue Curacao, garnished with a mystery “poison “ test tube consisting of capsulated charcoal infused with a sour apple shot) all served in a Martini Cup ($17), and La Bruja made with 818 Blanco tequila, agave syrup, pomegranate juice, and lime juice, with a black salt rim, garnished with a lime and candy eyeball ($14).

Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa

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

Social Media Costume Contest: The casino will host a Halloween costume photo contest on its social media, where a winner will receive a one-night stay and dinner for two at the Good Times Café. Participants can post their Halloween costume image, use the hashtag #MORONGOHALLOWEEN and tag @MorongoCasinoResort to enter to win from Oct. 25-29 and rally their votes from Oct. 25-31. A winner will be drawn from the top 10 most liked posts and announced on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Participants need to tag a friend, like, and save the Halloween costume contest post on the casino’s Instagram bio.

Casino Morongo Bingo and Costume Contest: Located next door to Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, the property will host a bingo night of 30 Games with a $1,000 prize each. In addition, a costume contest will award $500 to each contestant who dresses as the best Jack and Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” film. $500 will also be awarded to the guest with the scariest costume. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the first bingo game starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Drink Specials: Spooky cocktails through Halloween include an Autumn Punch with vodka, pineapple juice, spiced rum, and grenadine, served over ice and garnished with a cherry ($9.50) and a Zombie Shot with vodka, lemon juice, melon liquor and a splash of Starry ($9.50).

Pala Casino Spa and Resort

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

Mummy Point Multiplier: On Friday, Oct. 27, the casino will allow privileges card members who use their card in any video reel slot machine to earn 2x points from 6-7:59 p.m., 3x points 8 p.m.-9:59 p.m. and 4x points 10-11:59 p.m. This promotion excludes table games, keno, video poker and e-table games.

Pechanga Resort Casino

45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.

Halloween Bash at Kelsey’s: On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Temecula property will host a party at Kelsey’s featuring a live DJ and a costume contest that will award up to $1,000 in gift cards and prizes. Tickets for the contest are $20 on the casino’s website and $25 at the door. No mask, heavy face paint, real or simulated weapons, simulated live nudity or body paint allowed. Guests must be 21-or-older to enter.

Drink Specials: Through Halloween, the casino bars will serve the Poisoned Appletini, made with simple syrup and lemon juice, served with a cherry and grenadine float that sinks to the bottom of the martini glass ($12-14) and the Witches Brew made with vodka, rum, gin, blue curacao, chambord, homemade simple syrup, lemon and cranberry juices, all served over ice with a black rock salt rim ($14-$16).

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

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

Halloween Trivia Night: Halloween enthusiasts can test their knowledge at the 909’s trivia night on Oct. 31. First place will receive $3,000, second place will receive $1,500 in free play, and third place will receive $500 in free play. 7-9 p.m.

Halloween Haunt on the Pool Deck: The casino will host a Halloween party with music, food, prizes, and a costume contest with a chance to win up to $1,500 in free play. Tickets are $30. 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 31.

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

Ed Sheeran

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is wrapping up a leg of his North American tour supporting his latest album “Autumn Variations.” The singer reached chart-topping success with hits such as “Shape of You,” “Thinking Out Loud,” and “Perfect,” and has collaborated with stars such as Taylor Swift, J Balvin and Bring Me The Horizon. 8 p.m. Oct. 18, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $150; 21 and older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins is known for country songs such as “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “You’re Gonna Miss This,” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.” He’s also appeared on the television shows “Hollywood Squares and Pyramid,” “The All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” and “Monarch.” Adkins’ most recent album, “The Way I Wanna Go” featured collaborations with Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and Stevie Wonder. 8 p.m. Oct. 20, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $55-$95; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.

The Cult

Led by vocalist Ian Astbury, the English act has dabbled in various genres since its inception in the 1980s, including goth rock, post-punk and hard rock. When the Cult began touring in the U.S., it supported major acts such as Aerosmith and Metallica. The band is known for hits such as “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Fire Woman,” and “Rain.” 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $30-$75. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

ZZ Top

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top, known for hit songs such as “La Grange,” “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide,” and “Cheap Sunglasses,” are out on their Raw Whiskey Tour. The band is composed of drummer Frank Beard, lead guitarist-vocalist Billy Gibbons, and Elwood Francis, who took over for the late bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill. In May, ZZ Top performed at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio. 8 p.m. Oct. 21, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $69-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Brian McKnight

R&B, soul singer and Brian McKnight’s career started in the 1990s, and he was a frequent guest on the musical television variety show “Soul Train.” The singer is known for hits such as “Back at One,” “One Last Cry” and “Anytime.” He’s also made several television appearances on sitcoms and game shows, including “The Masked Dancer,” where he competed as the character “Cricket.” 8 p.m. Oct. 21, at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $49-$69. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.

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

Berlin

New wave rock stars Berlin were one of the most prominent acts on MTV about four decades ago, but they’ve since seen a resurgence. Led by vocalist Terri Nunn, the band is known for songs like “No More Words,” “The Metro” and “Take My Breath Away.” The group also played the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena for the second year in a row back in May.  8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $20-$75. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.

Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick, the power-pop and hard rock band known for hits such as “The Flame,” “Surrender” and “I Want You to Want Me” are on tour supporting their 2021 album “Another World.” Upon its release, the 20th album from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Chart. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $80. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.

3 Pop Divas

Pops Fernandez, Kuh Ledesma and Jaya are Filipino singers and actresses teaming up for a special performance. 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $50; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.

The new room takes the place of Mystique, which was once a lounge space with a stage for live music. The space now houses 170 state-of-the-art slot machines with high-limit denominations between $1-$300 and is located by the valet entrance. It also includes a new bar with tabletop poker where guests can watch various televised sporting events across six television screens. It also includes a separate smoking room with a television.

But what truly makes it unique is the smart window tint that provides guests with the ambiance and views of the mountains and privacy. It’s a feature that has yet to be seen in many Southern California casinos that often don’t use much natural light in their indoor spaces.

Simon Farmer, executive director of marketing at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, said that the location for the high-limit room was put next to the valet for convenience and that some of their high-limit players vetted the slot machine choices.

“All the way down to a personal level, we know there are games in there that they want to play, so we make sure that those games are always operational and we’re ready to serve them at a moment’s notice,” Farmer said.

The bar’s specialty menu includes a Morongo Limousine Margarita ($12), an Italian Manhattan ($11) and an Estate Mojito ($11). For small bites, the bar offers menu items such as the Angus Beef Sliders ($18), Fish Tacos ($15) and bigger eats like the Filet Mignon ($37). However, if guests in the high-limit room prefer another eatery or drink from the property, they can push the service button on the machines and a staff member will take their order.

To celebrate the opening of the new room, the casino will host several different promotions, including $10,000 in cash and a 2023 Lucid Air Pure beginning at midnight on Oct. 6 until 7:59 p.m. on Oct. 8. In addition, every Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 14 to Oct. 29, two Morongo Rewards members will be drawn every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the opportunity to win up to $2,500 in cash.

“I get that one a lot,” Leno said of the things fans ask him as he was preparing to host an in-person car giveaway at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on Monday, Oct. 2. “But, you know, I like cars and have about 200 and change.”

That evening, one lucky casino patron rode out in a 2023 Rolls Royce Ghost valued at $404,719.28, while four runner up finalists had the chance to earn $3,500-$20,000 in free play.

“I don’t have any Rolls Royce, so maybe I’ll win it,” Leno joked before making the night’s final drawing.

“Oh, I picked my own name! What are the odds,” he said. “It’s exciting because there’s so many horrible things in the world, so it’s nice to be able to see people be happy and have fun, and it’s like, when do you even get a chance to sit in a Rolls Royce let alone win one.”

As a comic, Leno made his first appearance on late night television in the late ’70s and in 1986, he became a frequent substitute host for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show.”  He replaced Carson in 1992, becoming the host for NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He left briefly in 2009 as Conan O’Brien took over, but returned a year later. He hosted his final episode on Feb. 6, 2014.

In 2021, he led the revival of the “You Bet Your Life” game show with his co-host Kevin Eubanks, who worked alongside him on “The Tonight Show.” He also produces and hosts the CNBC primetime show and web series, “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which focuses on car and motorcycle reviews.

Before Leno announced the Rolls Royce winner, he spoke to Southern California News Group about his time as a Rolls Royce employee, his views on electric vehicles, the state of comedy and more. The following conversation was edited for space and clarity.

Q: Have you ever driven a Rolls Royce?

Leno: Oh yeah, I used to work for Rolls Royce. I was like a new car prep guy. I’d put on the license plates, polish it for the guy, that sort of stuff. They used to call it a lot boy, and they’d say, ‘The guy is here. Bring the car around,’ and you’d burn rubber in the parking lot.

Q: You recently drove Raglan’s Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender. What was that like?

Leno: It was interesting. It’s quiet, has a lot of power and is faster than the stock one. It doesn’t burn any gas, so it’s fine with me.

Q: What are your thoughts about electric vehicles and the focus on them in the current car market?

Leno: To me, it’s another alternative. I mean, gas is almost $7 a gallon in California, and electric cars run you maybe 10-20 percent of that. I drove down here in a Tesla, and to come here and back, that would’ve been $120 in gas. With electricity, it’s still expensive, but nowhere near as bad.

Q: As a car enthusiast, what is it like to work on “Jay Leno’s Garage?” 

Leno: Great. We’ve done “Jay Leno’s Garage” on YouTube for 13 years, and then we had that celebrity version on broadcast TV that was like a rolling “Tonight Show.” We’d have people like George Clooney talk about what kind of car they like, go for a drive and talk about how it was the car you first made love in or whatever it would be (for each celebrity).

Q: To shift gears a bit, I know you’re on tour and have performed around the country in many places, including at casinos in Southern California and in Las Vegas. How do you feel at those casino shows performing as a comedian?

Leno: I performed here, and it’s a great room. This is Vegas, except it’s not in Vegas, which is nice. This is as nice as any casino you’d see in Vegas, and it’s cool that you don’t have to go all the way there to experience it. I’ve been doing standup for 50 years and was lucky enough to get “The Tonight Show,” but even then, I’d be on the road every weekend. You have to keep doing it. You can’t do it and stop and then suddenly do it again. If you’re carrying material around in your head, you’ve go to do it all.

Q: Do you have any favorite casino games?

Leno: I’m not a gambler. If you work at these places, you shouldn’t gamble.

Q: As a casino reporter, I can guess I can relate to that, too, right?

Leno: I rest my case.

Q: In this stage of your career, are there things you find funny now that you maybe you didn’t before?

Leno: It’s actually the other way around. It’s stuff that we found funny before that you can’t do now. But you know it’s not bad, it’s like everything else. In the old days, there were women and gay jokes, and it’s probably better we don’t do those anymore. I think you can tease and poke fun at people. It’s a classic (case of) if they’re laughing with you and you’re not laughing at them, I don’t find it that hard. Everyone likes being teased and that sense of humor. You have to know when you crossed the line, and it’s a fine line in comedy.