Entertainment best bets
If you’re looking to catch up with your sweetie the weekend after Valentine’s Day for a little post-holiday celebration, or take your single self out with some friends for a laugh or an evening of dancing, there’s plenty going on inside Southern California casinos.
Whether it’s a comedy show, a country music concert or 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
The comic and actor 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. Feb. 16, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. $35-$55, 21 or older only. 909-8645050, yaamava.com.
Bill Burr
Burr has become one of the most prolific comedians of the past decade. His approach to comedy can be described as blunt and perhaps even a little uninformed, 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 darkcomedy 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.
Colter Wall
The Canadian singer, songwriter and musician will stop at Harrah’s as part of his Little Songs Tour supporting his album of that name. Wall is known for his deep, gruff baritone 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, 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, the group’s original members — 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 is known for hits such as “Anniversary” and “Let’s Get Down.”
Alicia Villarreal
The Mexican singer is out on her Donde Todo Comenzó (Where it All Began) Tour, which 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 recently released ”Duelo Romántico,” a collaboration album with Tejano/Latin pop singer Jessica Peña. 8p.m. Feb. 18, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $49-$69. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.