14 acts coming to Southern California casinos in May
May is packed with notable acts coming to Southern California casinos, including several stand-up comedians, rock stars, R&B groups and more.
Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Ne-Yo
Singer, songwriter and dancer Ne-Yo is on his Champagne and Roses tour, which puts the spotlight on his catalog of hits as well as new singles, including his collaboration track with Eric Bellinger, “Sage.” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $45; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Shane Gillis
After his recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” Shane Gillis is back on tour promoting his work before the premiere of his new sitcom “Tires.” 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $59-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
98 Degrees & All 4 One
The pop group 98 Degrees and R&B group All 4 One are teaming up for a night of yearning romance. 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $50-$125. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.
Mark Normand
The standup comedian and actor featured on “Conan,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is hitting the stage for his Ya Don’t Say tour. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $35-$85. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai
Two guitar legends, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, are teaming up for the Satch Vai U.S. tour. The musicians have been playing music together since their teenage years after Vai approached Satriani for guitar lessons. 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. $54.50-$104.50. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
John Waite
John Waite, former singer of The Babys and the supergroup Bad English, is out on his solo tour that will highlight his catalog of hits of the ’80s and ’90s, such as “Missing You,” The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time,” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile.” 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $50. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Pete Davidson
Standup comedian and actor Pete Davidson is on his Wellness Check Tour with two stops at SoCal casinos. 8 p.m. Friday, May 11 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $69-$89. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com. 6 & 9 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $82. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.
Boyz II Men & Robin Thicke
The iconic R&B group Boyz II Men and Robin Thicke, known for hits “Blurred Lines,” “When I Get You Alone,” and “Lost Without U,” are teaming up for a night of slow and sensual jams. 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $80. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.
Stevie Nicks
One of the most iconic rock singers, Stevie Nicks has not only had a string of Fleetwood Mac hits but she’s also the first woman twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $200; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea, known to many for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” is also a veteran standup comedian and will be performing a handful of comedy shows. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $40-$75. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Anthony Jeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik got his comedic start as one of the first writers on the “Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon” and as a performer at Comedy Central’s roasts of folks like Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr. His latest Netflix standup special was “Fire in the Maternity Ward.” 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. $49.50-$215. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.
Moira
The 2013 winner of “The Voice of The Philippines,” Moira Della Torre, is on a string of U.S. tour stops. She’s become one of the only OPM (Original Pilipino Music) artists to be included in Spotify’s Top 200 Most Followed Artists list with 9.5 million followers. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $68-$158. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.
December Avenue
The five-piece alternative indie band based in the Philippines, December Ave, has developed an English and Tagalog fanbase for their songs focusing on love, loss, and bittersweet moments. They became one of Spotify’s Most Streamed artists in the Philippines in 2019. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $68-$158. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.
Nick Swardson
Nick Swardson, best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in “Reno 911!” and for his work with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions, is heading to Cabazon. 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $59.99. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com.