Happy August! Stay cool; stay safe; and enjoy what our local entertainment scene has to offer.
Acrisure Arena features a stacked calendar this month. At 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, one of the most prominent pop-rock voices of the ’90s, Alanis Morissette, is set to perform a stellar show with openers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade. Tickets start at $63.70. Catch what’s being billed as the final tour by Latin sensations Los Temerarios at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9. Tickets start at $123.76 as of this writing. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, regional Mexican outfit Grupo Marca Registrada, from Sinaloa, will visit the desert. Tickets start at $59.05. Alternative-rock titans from the ’00s Kings of Leon are teaming up with opener Phantogram to present an unforgettable night at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23. Tickets start at $62.01 as of this writing. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, catch Jeff Lynne’s ELO for the final time, as their date in Palm Desert will begin a farewell tour for the poppy ’70s rockers. Tickets start at $184.50. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert; 888-695-8778; www.acrisurearena.com.
Fantasy Springs has a handful of intriguing music offerings. Diamond-certified songwriter and multi-platinum artist Chase Rice brings his country sounds to Indio at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2. Tickets start at $52. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, Latin icons Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys team up for a night of Grammy Award-winning songs. Tickets start at $52. Country rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are visiting the valley on their farewell tour, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets start at $52. At 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, enjoy some engaging Korean music from Kim Jong-Seo and So Chan-Whee. Tickets start at $73. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio; 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Things are heating up at Spotlight 29! At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, corrido singer/songwriter Gerardo Coronel, “El Jerry,” will perform. Tickets start at $32. The world-famous male strippers’ group, the Chippendales, will take it off at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets start at $26.85. At 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, ’70s funk band Average White Band, responsible for the hit “Pick Up the Pieces,” will fire through some groovy tunes. Tickets start at $32. R&B singer and actor Mario will visit the valley at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24. Tickets start at $47.45. At 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, experience a set of soft-rock ballads from guitar virtuoso Christopher Cross and pop-rock band Pablo Cruise. Tickets start at $47.45. The legendary Kevin Hart will perform an intimate evening of comedy at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31. Tickets start at $160.35. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; 760-775-5566; www.spotlight29.com.
Morongo is mixing up music and comedy this month. At 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, comedian Michael Blaustein will bring the laughs to Cabazon. Tickets start at $46.50. Experience a double dose of Latin jams at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9 with Los Nuevos Rebeldes and Las Voces del Rancho. Tickets start at $68.25. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, funk and rock-fusion outfit Grand Funk Railroad will bring the ’70s to 2024. Tickets start at $46.50. Hong Kong actor and singer Ruco Chan will perform at 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11. Tickets start at $88.25. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499; www.morongocasinoresort.com.
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage has some great excuses to leave your house this August. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, fresh off of the Tom Brady roast, Nikki Glaser is coming to tear the house down with laughter. Tickets start at $55. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, witness the one-of-a-kind magic and spectacle of iconic magician Lance Burton. Tickets start at $25. A double dose of new wave will be on full display when Boy George and English rock band Squeeze unite for a performance in Rancho Mirage at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23. Tickets start at $110. Hear hits like “Africa,” “Rosanna” and “Hold the Line” when Toto visits the desert at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31. Tickets start at $65. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
Agua Caliente in Palm Springs has residencies and more! Desert Blues Revival Wednesdays feature the harmonica and soul of Shakin’ Ground Blues Band (Aug. 7), 1950s rock time capsule The Dreamboats (Aug. 14), local rock jams from Brad Mercer and the Profile (Aug. 21) and rock and dance from Crimson Crow (Aug. 28). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85, available at eventspalmsprings.com. Carousel Thursdays showcase a tribute to Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan from Jason Fabus and Sal Lozano (Aug. 1), the swingin’ sounds of Eva and the Vagabond Tales (Aug. 8), a journey through time, jazz and burlesque with Ginger Collins (Aug. 15), the smooth vocals of Dan Olivo (Aug. 22) and the jazz-guitar stylings of Will Brahm (Aug. 29). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85, available at eventspalmsprings.com. For some big comedy names: Actor/comedian Kevin Pollak will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, and actor/comedian Ron Funches will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24. Tickets for both shows start at $40. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
Pappy and Harriet’s features a diverse August lineup. Here are just a few shows: At 9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, witness the combination of bluegrass and Satan from Johnny Lawhorn and the Pentagram String Band, with folk songs about the devil; Joe Buck Yourself will also perform. Tickets start at $10. Punk-rock stars from the ’80s FEAR will bring hardcore to the high desert at 9:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23. Tickets start at $40. At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, a group led by the legendary drummer for Nirvana and Melvins—and he’s Coachella Valley resident!—the Dale Crover Band will grace the Pioneertown Palace. Tickets start at $20. Surf punks The Frights head to the desert at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31. Tickets start at $35. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-228-2222; www.pappyandharriets.com.
Oscar’s has one event on the schedule aside from the usual residencies: At 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, Deven and Ned will host a charity event for Bloom in the Desert Ministries, complete with digital bingo, music, comedy, prizes and more! Tickets are $25 with a food/drink minimum. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760-325-1188; oscarspalmsprings.com/events.
