Mojave Desert venues are packed with live shows for the next two weeks

Mojave Desert venues are packed with live shows for the next two weeks

Mojave Desert venues and event spaces roll out a broad slate of live entertainment from late March through mid-April, with concerts, sports events and free community events spread across Southern California.

From Oro Grande to Temecula, the calendar ranges from Latin pop headliners and alternative rock favorites to boxing, tribute shows and local DJs spinning at Route 66 car shows.

Taken together, the two-week lineup highlights the depth and variety of entertainment in the Mojave Desert and beyond.

Wednesday, April 1: Sin Bandera at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Latin pop concert: Latin Grammy Award-winning group Sin Bandera returns to the stage for a full night of their signature romantic balladry at Yaamava' Theater. The group's catalog of heart-wrenching hits like "A Pesar de Todo," "Que Llore" and "Que Me Alcance la Vida" has made them icons of Spanish-language pop, and their reunion shows have sold out venues across Latin America and the U.S.

This Wednesday night concert is the premier Latin event in the region— a must-see for fans of sophisticated, melodic pop en español.

If you go: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Doors at 7 p.m. Yaamava' Theater, 777 San Manuel Blvd. in Highland (San Bernardino County). Tickets start at $75; ages 21 and older. For details, visit yaamava.com.

Friday, April 3: Manny Pacquiao Promotions at Pechanga Resort Casino

Boxing/Sports event: Eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will be a special guest at the Taduran vs. Perez fight at Pechanga's Summit arena. The event brings the raw intensity of championship-level prizefighting to the heart of Temecula, where ringside tickets and close-in floor seating give fans a proximity to the action rarely found at a casino event.

If you go: 6 p.m. Friday, April 3. Doors at 5 p.m. Summit at Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pala Road in Temecula (Riverside County/San Diego County border). Tickets start at $140. For details, visit pechanga.com.

Saturday, April 4: Community Art Walk at Richardson Park, Adelanto

Live music/ art demonstrations: Celebrate the creativity and connection of Adelanto at this year's first Community Art Walk at the Park. Stroll through art displays, live demonstrations and interactive installations. This event will also feature live music from Adelanto local Diana Holte, interactive Art Stations, live art demonstrations, spoken word and poetry throughout the day and local food trucks for a full day of Adelanto fun.

Volunteers are also welcome to help with setup, cleanup, and event coordination. To volunteer or register for a booth or display space, contact Diana Esmeralda at 909-456-9087 or weloveadelanto@gmail.com.

If you go: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at Richardson Park. Free admission.

Friday, April 10: Wilbury Super Group (Traveling Wilburys Tribute) at Soboba Casino Resort

Rock tribute concert: The Wilbury Super Group brings to life the concert that should have happened — performing the greatest hits of Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne in a single remarkable evening.

The band features dedicated tribute artists who have perfected the individual hits of each member, from "Free Fallin': to "Here Comes the Sun" and "Oh, Pretty Woman." This is a unique, culturally rich offering tucked inside Soboba's intimate Cabaret Lounge in San Jacinto (San Bernardino County).

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, April 10. Doors at 7 p.m. Cabaret Lounge, Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road in San Jacinto (San Bernardino County). Tickets vary; contact box office for pricing. For details, visit soboba.com.

Saturday, April 11: Oro Grande Round-Up at Cross Eyed Cow Pizza

Community car show and live DJ: Saddle up, High Desert, the next car show is coming to town. The Oro Grande Round-Up community car show and event returns to Cross Eyed Cow Pizza with vendors, Western burlesque dancers, Cowboy gun shows and an all-day local DJ.

Route 66 comes alive when the community shows up.

If you go: Free event, on Saturday, April 11, at 19242 National Trails Highway, Oro Grande.

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