Fall is in full effect, and Southern California casinos are gearing up to end 2025 with excellent entertainment. November is stacked with live shows, including rock and roll icons, R&B staples, comedy and more.
Be sure to check each casino’s official website for the most up-to-date event information.
Ozomatli
The Los Angeles band Ozomatli is celebrating 30 years this year in their blending of genres of Latin, hip-hop, rock, and world music. Ozomatli’s impact in the local music scene has captured many, including Hollywood A-lister Drew Barrymore, who offered them a chance to be part of her 1999 romantic comedy, “Never Been Kissed.”
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.
Where: Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella.
Tickets: $28.50-$69.70. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.
Public Enemy
One of the more prolific acts in hip-hop is Public Enemy, formed by Chuck D and Flavor Flav in the mid-’80s in New York. Public Enemy quickly made a name for itself with their unapologetic political messages, which tackled racism and critiqued the American media. The group also helped take the rock-and-rap crossover movement to the next level with their collaboration on “Bring tha Noise” with thrash metal band Anthrax, which was experimenting with hip-hop on its EP “I’m the Man.”
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio.
Tickets: $62.50-$152.50. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Vietnamese Concert: Cay
The event, put on by Majestic Entertainment Inc., will present a Vietnamese-focused event, “CAY,” showcasing artists and performers to celebrate music, unity, and cultural connection. The curated programming will blend classic and contemporary voices, with high-quality production, to bring together several generations of Vietnamese music lovers.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.
Where: Pala Casino Spa Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala.
Tickets: $60-$110; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.
TLC and Shaggy
The iconic R&B/soul trio TLC is teaming up with the Jamaican dancehall reggae star Shaggy for a night of throwback hits. While TLC hasn’t released new music since 2017, the “No Scrubs” group will bring the heat alongside other ’90s hits, while Shaggy mixes in staples such as “It Wasn’t Me” with some of his new material, including “Til A Mawnin,” a recent collaboration with Sting.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.
Where: Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula.
Tickets: $76-$116. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com.
Bret Michaels
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has been flying solo in his musical career for several years, but has had to slow down in recent months due to his ongoing fight with diabetes. Over the summer, he posted on social media that he was going to change his approach to his “insane” run of tour stops after experiencing a diabetes scare. If you’re a hair metal and Michaels fan, you’ll want to catch him at one of his shows before he fully presses the brakes on his career.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.
Where: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon.
Tickets: Starting at $99.50-1$52. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com.
Robert Plant’s Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian with Rosie Flores
The English Singer known for fronting Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, has a new project out on their first US Tour. The new band, Robert Plant’s Saving Grace, features a lineup of distinguished musicians, including vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. Their sound plays on the rich harmonies between Plant and Dian, and blends blues, folk, gospel, and country.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23.
Where: Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center.
Tickets: Admission starts at $118.65. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com.
Pitbull
Grammy Award-winning artist Pitbull, aka Mr. Worldwide, will be heading out next year on his “I’m Back Tour” and will close out one of the nights at the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Before he goes on tour, fans will get a chance to see him for an intimate performance at the Yaamava’ Theater.
When: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
Where: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland.
Tickets: Starting at $345; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Felipe Esparza
Stand-up comedian and actor Felipe Esparza is taking his jokes on the road with his At My Leisure tour after his fifth Netflix special, “Raging Fool,” premiered earlier this year. Esparza got his first big break after winning NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010. He’s since starred in recurring roles on hit TV shows “Superstore,” “The Eric Andre Show,” “Gentefied,” and “Victor and Valentino.”
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.
Where: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
Tickets: $49.95-$99.95 at aguacalientecasinos.com.