{"id":2191628,"date":"2025-12-08T22:22:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2191628"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:22:12","slug":"northern-california-casinos-pack-december-with-big-concerts-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/northern-california-casinos-pack-december-with-big-concerts-comedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern California casinos pack December with big concerts, comedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"column eleven-column byline-section\">\n<p><span class=\"author\"\/><span class=\"publication\"><span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"authors\">Dave DeMille<\/span><br \/>\n<span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"credit\">\u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"87621119007\" title=\"5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/PAPP\/86159188007-02-sublime-08.jpg?crop=2788,1568,x0,y250\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas<\/p>\n<p>Live entertainment in the Sacramento and Bay areas heats up this week with shows headlined by &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Sublime\u2019s ska-punk revival headlines Thunder Valley Casino Resort\u2019s Electric Christmas on Dec. 13, topping a mid-December lineup packed with AJR, Jamey Johnson and more across California&#8217;s tribal casinos.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>From major touring artists to nostalgic tribute acts, there&#8217;s something for everyone. Comedy lovers can enjoy free nights at Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino. Whether you&#8217;re into post-hardcore nostalgia with Chiodos or looking for tribute concerts celebrating the &#8217;80s, the next two weeks offer world-class entertainment at some of the top-rated casino venues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">HOT PICK<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Saturday, Dec. 13: Sublime reunites for ALT 94.7 Electric Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/PAPP\/86159188007-02-sublime-08.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/PAPP\/86159188007-02-sublime-08.jpg?crop=2788,2091,x0,y204 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/PAPP\/86159188007-02-sublime-08.jpg?crop=1875,2499,x278,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/15\/PAPP\/86159188007-02-sublime-08.jpg?crop=2788,1568,x0,y250 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Peter Ackerman,Asbury Park Press, Peter Ackerman, Asbury Park Press\" caption=\"Sublime performs at the Sea Hear Now surf, music, and art festival on the beach and boardwalk of Asbury Park Sept. 14, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Music:<\/strong>\u00a0The iconic ska-punk band Sublime reunites with a new lineup, featuring Jakob Nowell, son of the late Bradley Nowell. Joining them are Bad Suns and Arden Park Roots for a night of diverse music genres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a0The show starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, The Venue, in Lincoln. Ticket prices range from $95 to $544, varying by section. The event is open to guests 13 and older, but those 13\u201320 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/sublime\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/sublime\">thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/sublime<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">BEST BETS<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Thursday, Dec. 11: AJR headlines ALT 94.7 Electric Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/06\/05\/PMJS\/0a0e46cf-b2a0-4aa3-988a-5dbf6d97ccca-IMG_2888.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/06\/05\/PMJS\/0a0e46cf-b2a0-4aa3-988a-5dbf6d97ccca-IMG_2888.jpg?crop=4979,3734,x0,y10 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/06\/05\/PMJS\/0a0e46cf-b2a0-4aa3-988a-5dbf6d97ccca-IMG_2888.jpg?crop=2808,3744,x1532,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/06\/05\/PMJS\/0a0e46cf-b2a0-4aa3-988a-5dbf6d97ccca-IMG_2888.jpg?crop=5615,3158,x0,y154 16:9\" image-alt=\"AJR performs at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee on June 4, 2022.\" credit=\"Piet Levy\" caption=\"AJR performs at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee on June 4, 2022.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pop music:<\/strong>\u00a0AJR, the multi-platinum trio, headlines the first night of Electric Christmas. They will be joined by rising stars Almost Monday and Out In Front.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a0The concert starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Tickets range from $60 to $179. Guests 13\u201320 must attend with an adult 21 or older. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/ajr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/ajr\">thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/ajr<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Thursday, Dec. 11: Jamey Johnson&#8217;s Last Honky Tonk Tour<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/11\/29\/PNAS\/87517806007-opry-red-carpet-012.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/11\/29\/PNAS\/87517806007-opry-red-carpet-012.JPG?crop=3488,2616,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/11\/29\/PNAS\/87517806007-opry-red-carpet-012.JPG?crop=2851,3801,x174,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/11\/29\/PNAS\/87517806007-opry-red-carpet-012.JPG?crop=3488,1962,x0,y190 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"NICOLE HESTER \/ THE TENNESSEAN\" caption=\"Jamey Johnson stands for a photo on the red carpet during the Opry 100 celebration at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Country music:<\/strong>\u00a0Jamey Johnson, a 10-time Grammy nominee, brings his outlaw country sound to Wheatland. Known for hits like &#8220;In Color&#8221; and &#8220;High Cost of Living,&#8221; Johnson promises an authentic country music experience.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a0The concert is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento. Tickets range from $39.50 to $400. The event is for ages 21 and older. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/jamey-johnson\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/jamey-johnson\">casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/jamey-johnson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More sizzling events: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recordnet.com\/things-to-do\/events\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out our list of things to do in the greater Sacramento area<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Friday, Dec. 12: Comedy Show at Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=1823,1367,x112,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=1025,1367,x1022,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=2047,1153,x0,y107 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino\" caption=\"Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay and play:<\/strong> Laugh the night away at the LOL! Comedy Show at Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino. The comedy showcase is hosted by Andre Covington and features co-headliners Sebastian Centa, Allan Cunningham and Monique Flores. The intimate lounge setting delivers up-close comedy in a laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a0Showtime is at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Firehouse Lounge, Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino, 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold. The show is free with a Chukchansi Rewards Card. The show is for ages 21 and older. Details at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chukchansigold.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"chukchansigold.com\">chukchansigold.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Friday, Dec. 19: Chiodos celebrates 20 years<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/2008\/04\/24\/NTEG\/ghows-WT-04ab55af-53f3-4ce4-9d0c-0d3931be08e4-666ac18a.jpeg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/2008\/04\/24\/NTEG\/ghows-WT-04ab55af-53f3-4ce4-9d0c-0d3931be08e4-666ac18a.jpeg?crop=399,300,x0,y180 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/2008\/04\/24\/NTEG\/ghows-WT-04ab55af-53f3-4ce4-9d0c-0d3931be08e4-666ac18a.jpeg?crop=399,533,x0,y33 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/2008\/04\/24\/NTEG\/ghows-WT-04ab55af-53f3-4ce4-9d0c-0d3931be08e4-666ac18a.jpeg?crop=399,225,x0,y240 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Telegram &amp; Gazette\" caption=\"Post-hardcore band Chiodos will perform Dec. 19 at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento, Hard Rock Live.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rock music:<\/strong>\u00a0Post-hardcore band Chiodos celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The tour features performances by Holywatr and Big Ass Truck.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a0The show is at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento, Hard Rock Live. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $84. The event is for ages 20 and older. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/chiodos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/chiodos\">casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/chiodos<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>For more events, visit your preferred casino&#8217;s entertainment page.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: All event details are subject to change. Please verify with venues before attending. Reservations are recommended for all winery events during the holiday season.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This story was created by Dave DeMille,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/presto-suite.gannettdigital.com\/quick-view\/ddemille@gannett.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ddemille@gannett.com<\/a>, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-12-08 20:01:00.540898654 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-12-08 20:01:00.540898654 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.recordnet.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dave DeMille \u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI 5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas Live entertainment in the Sacramento and Bay areas heats up this week with shows headlined by &#8230; Sublime\u2019s ska-punk revival headlines Thunder Valley Casino Resort\u2019s Electric Christmas on Dec. 13, topping a mid-December lineup packed with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2191629,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[39915,22220,307621,23530,22691,410518,44569,307620,307623,22116,24391,239382,22005,239661,355904,23849,22846,6297,21741,22034,239348,22783,22251,410517,355903,355907,345132,345135,25632,239349,339770,381870,351393,26246,55324,24392,21739,298114,345133,239456,239462,21800,23191,23846,239343,239347,357471,357474,23759,21939,22366,340343,69477,352660,23152,312878,239342,240483,239344,48379,41691],"class_list":["post-2191628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-affiliate","tag-arts","tag-audience","tag-bars","tag-california","tag-california-gold-rush","tag-casino","tag-ccj","tag-ccj-audience","tag-christmas","tag-clubs","tag-clubs-u0026-nightlife","tag-concerts","tag-concerts-u0026-music-festivals","tag-copywriting","tag-country","tag-country-music","tag-eamotion","tag-entertainment","tag-events","tag-events-u0026-listings","tag-festivals","tag-games","tag-gold","tag-gpi-460","tag-gpi-460-copywriting-tool","tag-holiday","tag-holiday-marketplace-hub","tag-holidays","tag-holidays-u0026-seasonal-events","tag-hub","tag-jamey","tag-jamey-johnson","tag-johnson","tag-know","tag-listings","tag-local","tag-local-affiliate-arts-u0026-entertainment","tag-marketplace","tag-modular","tag-modular-story","tag-music","tag-netflix","tag-nightlife","tag-overall","tag-overall-positive","tag-poker","tag-poker-u0026-casino-games","tag-positive","tag-rock","tag-rock-music","tag-rush","tag-seasonal","tag-showtime","tag-story","tag-tool","tag-ttp","tag-ttp-what-we-know","tag-u0026","tag-we","tag-what"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Northern-California-casinos-pack-December-with-big-concerts-comedy-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2191628"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2191630,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191628\/revisions\/2191630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2191629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2191628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2191628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2191628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}