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The upcoming lineup at Southern California casinos is a bit sparse, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still a few fun options. Casino patrons can experience a Hollywood medium, a singer who broke into regional Mexican music as a teen and a well-known country star and actor. Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Virlan Garcia
This Mexican singer-songwriter specializes in Norteño, corridos and banda with a sierreño spin. He released his debut album, “Pobre o Criminal,” in 2015 and kicked off his career at just 17 years old. Garcia has earned himself two Top 10 hits on regional Mexican airplay and has written for artists such as Gerardo Ortiz and Régulo Caro. The singer’s hits include “En Donde Esta Tu Amor,” “Sientes Lo Que Siento” and “Mi Vida Eres Tú.”
8 p.m. Aug. 4, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $39-$69. 951-849 3080, morongocasinoresort.com.
Della Ding Dang, Aaryn Cheung
Taiwan-based Chinese singer Della Ding Dang’s stage name was influenced by the popular manga character Doraemon. She began her career performing covers of popular Chinese and Taiwanese songs and later released her own music, including what became the theme songs of the Taiwanese romance drama “Autumn’s Concerto.” Hits include “I Love Him,” “Why Did You Lie” and “I’m a Little Bird.”
5 p.m. Aug. 4, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $98-$128. 951-849 3080, morongocasinoresort.com.
Tyler Henry
The psychic/medium has his own show on the E! network, “Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry.” He’s released two books and currently stars in the Netflix series “Life After Death With Tyler Henry.” He’s done celebrity readings for Ellen Degeneres, Sofia Vergara, Rupaul, Eva Longoria, Kris Jenner, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Bobby Brown and more.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $69. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com.
Trace Adkins
The country star and actor debuted in 1996 with the album “Dreamin’ Out Loud.” He has made several appearances on television, including as a panelist on game shows. He was a finalist in 2008 on “Hollywood Squares and Pyramid” and the winner of “The All-star Celebrity Apprentice” in 2014, and he played Albie Roman on “Monarch.” His hits include “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.”
6 p.m. Aug. 6, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $60. 760-7755566, spotlight29.com.