{"id":2309833,"date":"2026-03-03T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2309833"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:00:09","slug":"central-valley-casinos-host-comedy-mma-and-nightlife-in-early-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/central-valley-casinos-host-comedy-mma-and-nightlife-in-early-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Valley casinos host comedy MMA and nightlife in early March"},"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 Visalia Times-Delta<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"88946491007\" title=\"5 live shows to see in the Central Valley this March\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/11\/07\/NOKL\/71484689007-thunder-43.jpg?crop=4193,2359,x0,y0\" 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 Central Valley this March<\/p>\n<p>Live entertainment in the Central Valley heats up this week with shows headlined by Chris Tucker, Peso Pluma and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Comedy, combat sports and late\u2011night casino nightlife headline the first half of March across the Central Valley.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Together, these events reflect the region\u2019s entertainment mix: headline talent, experiential ticketed events and reliable weekend nightlife options spread across several counties, offering flexibility whether you&#8217;re planning a big night out or a low\u2011commitment evening close to home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">HOT PICK<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">March 14: Chris Tucker at Table Mountain Casino Resort<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/11\/07\/NOKL\/71484689007-thunder-43.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/11\/07\/NOKL\/71484689007-thunder-43.jpg?crop=3727,2795,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/11\/07\/NOKL\/71484689007-thunder-43.jpg?crop=2097,2795,x1467,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/11\/07\/NOKL\/71484689007-thunder-43.jpg?crop=4193,2359,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"NATHAN J. FISH\/THE OKLAHOMAN\" caption=\"Chris Tucker attends an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comedy: <\/strong>One of the most recognizable stand\u2011up comedians of his generation, Chris Tucker brings mainstream star power to Table Mountain Casino Resort for a single Saturday night performance. With broad cross\u2011audience appeal and instant name recognition, this booking stands as the most talked\u2011about entertainment option in the region during the March 2\u201315 window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at Table Mountain Casino Resort in Friant. Ticket prices vary; age restrictions not listed. For details, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tablemountaincasino.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"tablemountaincasino.com\">tablemountaincasino.com<\/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\">March 6: 559 Fights #122 at Eagle Mountain Casino<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sports: <\/strong>This full\u2011scale live MMA event delivers a long, action\u2011packed evening inside Eagle Mountain Casino\u2019s event center. A consistent Central Valley draw, it\u2019s ideal for readers looking for a high\u2011energy alternative to concerts or DJ nights.<\/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> 3\u20139:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 at Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville. Ticketed; prices vary. Ages not listed. Details at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eaglemtncasino.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"eaglemtncasino.com\">eaglemtncasino.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">March 6: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner at Visalia Fox Theatre<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Queen of rock:<\/strong> A tribute celebrating the music and legacy of Tina Turner is coming to downtown Visalia. Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at the Visalia Fox Theatre, featuring a live performance of some of Turner\u2019s most iconic songs, including \u201cProud Mary,\u201d \u201cThe Best\u201d and \u201cWhat\u2019s Love Got to Do With It.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 8-10 p.m. Friday, March 6 at Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/75472704\/proud-tinathe-ultimate-tribute-to-tina-turner-visalia-visalia-fox-theatre\">Tickets<\/a> start at $30.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">March 7: Tim Allen makes a stop in Fresno<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/05\/USAT\/88035325007-179643-1545.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/05\/USAT\/88035325007-179643-1545.jpg?crop=2223,1666,x229,y1 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/05\/USAT\/88035325007-179643-1545.jpg?crop=1250,1666,x659,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/05\/USAT\/88035325007-179643-1545.jpg?crop=2487,1399,x2,y31 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Raymond Liu \/ Disney\" caption=\"Tim Allen on Season 2 of &quot;Shifting Gears.&quot;\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laughs:<\/strong> Comedian and actor Tim Allen is bringing his national stand\u2011up tour to downtown Fresno. Allen is scheduled to appear Saturday, March 7, at the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, where he will perform an adults\u2011only set drawing on his long career in comedy, television and film.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Warnors Center, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/1C00637A64843887\">Tickets<\/a> start at $62.<\/p>\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.visaliatimesdelta.com\/things-to-do\/events\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out our list of things to do in the Visalia area<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">March 10: Peso Pluma at Save Mart Center<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/10\/13\/NRCD\/71165467007-peso-pluma-006-a.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/10\/13\/NRCD\/71165467007-peso-pluma-006-a.JPG?crop=1777,1332,x111,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/10\/13\/NRCD\/71165467007-peso-pluma-006-a.JPG?crop=999,1332,x500,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/10\/13\/NRCD\/71165467007-peso-pluma-006-a.JPG?crop=1999,1126,x0,y103 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"CLIFFORD OTO\/THE STOCKTON RECORD\" caption=\"Mexican pop star Peso Pluma performs a concert to a packed house at the Stockton Arena in downtown Stockton on Oct. 12, 2023.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sing along: <\/strong>Peso Pluma brings his Dinast\u00eda Tour to Fresno, delivering one of the most anticipated Latin music shows of the year. The chart\u2011topping Mexican artist is set to perform Tuesday, March 10, at the Save Mart Center. The Fresno stop is part of Pluma\u2019s 2026 Dinast\u00eda Tour, featuring collaborations with Tito Double P<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/dinastia-tour-by-peso-pluma-tito-fresno-california-03-10-2026\/event\/1C00642ED79F5C5E?_gl=1*1185jbb*_ga*ODcwMzkwMzQ2LjE3NzIyMjQ4OTg.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NzIyMzQ2ODAkbzMkZzAkdDE3NzIyMzQ4OTYkajYwJGwwJGgw\">Tickets<\/a> start at $102.<\/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). 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