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Reba McEntire is doing gigs ahead of hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards in May, including an appearance at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on March 20. She’s shown during an “America’s Got Talent” event in Pasadena in 2023. Frazer Harrison — Getty Images

John Fogerty plays a concert to benefit Los Angeles County fire victims with the Black Crowes on Jan. 30 in Inglewood. His tour will stop at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on March 22. Scott Dudelson — Getty Images

Ana Bárbara will come to Pala Casino, Spa & Resort on March 16 with songs from her 10 studio albums, including mariachi, pop, banda and romantic ballads. Here, she’s onstage at the 2023 BMI Latin Awards in Beverly Hills. JC Olivera — Getty Images

Singer, songwriter and producer Babyface, shown at the 67th Grammy Awards on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles, will perform at Harrah’s Resort Casino in Valley Center on March 15. Tickets are $70.65-$200.40. Frazer Harrison — Getty Images

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By Charlie Vargas

cvargas@scng.com

Southern California casinos have a roster of entertainment for March that features stand-up comedians, country music stars, regional Mexican music icons and more.

Be sure to check each casino’s website for the most up-to-date event information.

David Spade, Dana Carvey

The “Saturday Night Live” alums and hosts of the “Fly on the Wall” weekly podcast will perform together for a night of comedy.

8 p.m. March 15, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $82-$133. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Babyface

The award winner has built a career in the music industry as a producer and R&B singer and songwriter. His most recent Grammy was for a writing credit on SZA’s “Snooze,” named the best R&B song of 2024.

8 p.m. March 15, Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center. $70.65-$200.40. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com

Alexandra Kay, Logan Crosby

Kay recently released her uptempo sing-along “Cupid’s a Cowgirl,” also the name of her co-headlining tour with Crosby.

8 p.m. March 15, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946. Tickets start at $32. pechanga.com.

Ana Bárbara

The queen of Grupero music will perform selections from her 10 studio albums spanning mariachi, pop, banda and romantic ballads. She’s also set to release a greatest hits album this year.

March 16, Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $45-$85. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com

Reba McEntire

The singer and actress is doing some shows before hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 18th time. She’s one gig behind Bob Hope as the most frequent host of any major awards show.

8 p.m. March 20, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $312.50; 21 or older only. 909-864-5050, yaamava.com

John Fogerty

The founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival is in his second year of the Celebration Tour, where he’s performing the band’s classic and original songs since regaining control over his work. Fogerty will be performing alongside his sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty.

8 p.m. March 22, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $129.50-$299.50. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Alien Ant Farm

The Riverside rock band announced on Instagram it will be hitting the road for a small batch of shows in the Midwest, but not before doing a gig closer to home.

8 p.m. March 22, Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. $40-$80. 951-665-1000, soboba.com

Latin Legends

Soul groups from the late ’60s and ’70s — El Chicano, Tierra, Thee Midniters and Malo — will be joined by ’90s hip-hop duo Lighter Shade of Brown to play feel-good Latin music that predated the aughts.

8 p.m. March 22, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $49.10-$126.40. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

Conjunto Primavera

The Mexican Norteño-sax band is bringing its signature blend of romantic ballads with electric keyboards. Based on latest single “Últimamente,” fans can also expect some boleros.

8 p.m. March 28, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $119. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com