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Actor/comedian Harland Williams hits the Inland area with shows at the Pechanga Comedy Club Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13.

Williams first caught everyone's attention one of the goofball crew members in "Down Periscope." He followed that up with a role in the cult classic "Half Baked," "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Robots."

Recently he has done voiceover work for "Kick Buttowski: Surburban Daredevil," "Robot Chicken" and "Robot and Monster."

Williams is just one of a lineup that includes many familiar faces and local favorites.

Upcoming shows at Comedy Club:
May 17-18 Brad Williams
May 24-25 April Macie
May 31-June 1 Ace Guillen
June 7-8 Ocean Galpion
June 14-15 The Greg Wilson
June 21-22 Chris Mata
June 28-29 Christian Finnegan
July 12-13 Harland Williams

There are 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows each night.

Tickets are $22 with a two drink minimum and are available by phone 1-877-711-2946, on site kiosks, the Pechanga box office and www.pechanga.com.

Rocker Chris Isaak is bringing his unique sound to Pechanga Resort and Casino Sunday, Aug. 11.

Isaak burst on the scene with the hit "Wicked Game" and has been a mainstay of pop and country radio stations since.

His blend of rockabilly, country, blues and traditional rock makes him one of music's most creative artists.

He is also an accomplished actor who has appeared in the films "That Thing You Do," "Grace of My Heart," and the TV series "The Chris Isaak Show," "From the Earth to the Moon," "American Dad!" and "The Cleveland Show."

Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are on sale Friday, May 17 at the Pechanga box office, by phone at 1-877-711-2946 and www.pechanga.com for $50, $60 and $70.

There's plenty of entertainment at Inland casinos this weekend. Here's a few of the best of the weekend's headliners.

Thursday, May 2:

Aziz Ansari at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30, $40 Location: San Manuel

Friday, May 3:

Ron White at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $75, $85, $199 Location: Pechanga

Saturday, May 4:

PBR at 2 p.m. Tickets:$28, $48, $58 Location: Pala

Gabriel Iglesias at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75 Location: Agua Caliente

Pepe Aguilar at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39, $59, $79 Location: Fantasy Springs

Jo Jo Jorge Falcon at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 Location: Spotlight 29

Mayweather vs. Guerrero at 6 p.m. Location: Broadcast at most casinos

Sunday, May 5:

PBR at 2 p.m. Tickets:$28, $48, $58 Location: Pala

Mariachi Divas at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 Location: Morongo

Gabriel Iglesias at 6 p.m. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75 Location: Agua Caliente

Conjunto Primavera at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40, $50, $65 Location: Pechanga

Motown legend Diana Ross has added a stop on her tour through the Inland area. She will perform at Pechanga Resort and Casino Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.

Ross previously announced a show at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino Saturday, Aug. 3.

Ross is of course famous as the lead singer of The Supremes, who then went solo and became an even bigger star.

Her hits include "Baby Love," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Love Hangover," "Upside Down" and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand."

One of her most famous live shows came when she performed in the rain in Central Park in 1983.

She is also an accomplished actress, receiving an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in "Lady SIngs the Blues."

Tickets for the Pechanga show are on sale Friday, May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Pechanga box office and www.pechanga.com for $90, $100 and $115.

Seriously no one loves performing in the Inland area more than Brian Regan.

After a show at Pala last August, and playing the Fox Performing Arts Center and Spotlight 29 in April he is returning to perform at Pechanga Resort and Casino Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28.

Regan has appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" over 20 times and is also a frequent guest on "Conan."

His clean comedy has made his stand up specials some of the most popular on Comedy Central.

Tickets are available at the Pechanga box office and www.pechanga.com for $60, $65, $70.

Pechanga Resort and Casino's 5th Annual Microbrew and Chili Cookoff is back Saturday, July 13.

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

Tickets are $45 and include a souvenir two ounce glass for unlimited beer tastings and chili tastings from Pechanga's restaurants. There is also a $25 designated driver ticket that does not include alcohol tastings.

There will be entertainment from a live band.

Tickets are available at the Pechanga box office or www.pechanga.com.

As part of its celebration of Filipino Independence Day popular Filipino actress/singer Anne Curtis is performing at Pechanga Resort and Casino Saturday, June 15.

Curtis appears on the variety shows "ASAP" and "It's Showtime" as a host and performer. She also starred in "No Other Woman," one of the highest grossing film in Philippines box office history.

Her debut album "Annebiyosa" has gone platinum in the Philippines.

Appearing with her will be fellow TV and movie stars Nina and Derek Ramsay.

Filipino Independence Day is Wednesday, June 12 and celebrates the Philippines declaration of independence from Spain in 1898.

Tickets are available at the Pechanga box office and www.pechanga.com for $70, $80 and $90 and currently listed as limited.

We waited a few days to tell you about this show because we wanted to make sure it was real.

Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland will perform Wednesday, June 5 at Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Weiland will focus on the band's first two albums in a show dubbed "Purple to the Core: the music of Core and Purple."

At their peak, the Grammy winning group were one of the most popular rock bands in the world. However, Weiland's struggles with substance abuse caused album and tour delays.

Earlier this year Stone Temple Pilots announced they had fired Weiland, however, he has publicly expressed his interest in recording with band again.

Despite the controversy that surrounds him Weiland is one of the most prolific lyricists of the modern rock era. When he's on, he's also a fantastic performer.

Tickets are available at the Pechanga box office and www.pechanga.com for $25, $35 and $45.

There's plenty of entertainment at Inland casinos this weekend. Here's a few of the best of the weekend's headliners.

Thursday, April 11:

King of the Cage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40, $75 Location: San Manuel

Friday, April 12:

Sheryl Crow and Easton Corbin at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25, $30, $40 Location: Pechanga

Brian Regan at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45, $55, $65 Location: Spotlight 29

Paul Rodriguez at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $20, $25 Location: Casino Pauma

Morris Day at 9 p.m. Tickets: $39 Location: Morongo

Rock, pop, jazz, Chicago does it all. They will bring their distinct sound to Pechanga Resort and Casino Friday, August 9.

With hits including "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Saturday in the Park," "If You Leave Me Now" and "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" the band will have no shortage of classics to choose from.

Chicago gained popularity in the '70s with the unique blend of Peter Cetera's vocals and the group's signature horns.

However, even after Cetera's departure the group continued its success with top 10 hits including "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love," "Look Away" and "What Kind of Man Would I Be?"

The band is extremely popular in the Inland area, as their shows always sell out quickly.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $81, $91 and $101 and available at the Pechanga box office, by phone at 1-877-711-2946 and www.pechanga.com.

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians will once again welcome spectators from all over California to the 18th Annual Pechanga Pow Wow June 28-30 at the festival grounds at Pechanga Resort and Casino.

This year's event will feature a fireworks display at dusk on Saturday, June 29 and a bonus show Saturday, July 6.

During the pow wow the highlight of the festival is the Grand Entry when Native American dancers, bird singers and drummers enter the main arena. Guests will also see drum and peon performers competing for $80,000 in prize money.

Pechanga Pow Wow schedule:

Friday, June 28:
5 p.m. Gourd Dance
6 p.m. Grand Entry, Invocation - Flag Song, Placing of the colors
11 p.m. Retire the colors

Saturday, June 29:
11 a.m. Gourd Dance
12 p.m. Grand Entry, Invocation - Flag Song, Placing of the colors
5 p.m. Dinner break
6 p.m. Gourd Dance
7 p.m. Grand Entry, Invocation - Flag Song, Placing of the colors
Dusk Fireworks
9:30 p.m. Peon games
12 a.m. Retire the colors

Sunday, June 30:
11 a.m. Gourd Dance
12 p.m. Grand Entry, Invocation - Flag Song, Placing of the colors
4:30 p.m. Retire the colors
5 p.m. Awards

Anyone who loves good barbecue (and honestly isn't that everyone) needs to head to Pechanga Resort and Casino Saturday, June 22 for the Second Annual Pro BBQ Championships.

Beginning at 10 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Grand Ballroom top barbecuers will compete for supremacy in categories like chicken, pulled pork, ribs and brisket.

BBQ tasting tickets will be available, as well as a beer and wine garden and music from the Clay Colton Band.

Additional charge for tasting tickets and alcoholic beverages.