Pechanga Comedy Club To Reopen At Kelsey's Loft: See Who's Performing

TEMECULA, CA – If you loved and have missed Pechanga Resort Casino's weekly comedy shows, you are in luck. Starting in November, the comedy club returns to a new location in the resort, bringing laughs every Friday and Saturday night.

Each weekend, a total of three comics will take the stage at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for VIP seating. Tickets may be purchased through Pechanga Resort Casino’s website – Pechanga.com/entertain, at the Pechanga Box Office or at the door. Pechanga’s comedy shows are open to anyone 21 and older.

"These new comedy performances take place in Kelsey’s Loft on the second floor above Kelsey’s restaurant, across from the Pechanga Rewards Club," resort spokesperson Ciara Green said. The Kelsey’s Loft features an intimate, 150-seat venue with a stage and tableside beverage service.

Upcoming comics include:

Richard Villa - November 3 & 4

Seen On: Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Comedy Central Mexico, Netflix, Televisa, Galavision, Azteca TV, DirecTv, and more

Bio: Raised in Compton, California, Richard Villa always knew he wanted to make people laugh. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Richard felt there was something more out there in store for him. While driving home one night, the neon lights of the Irvine Improv called his name. “Hey Richard!” Seizing the moment of the improv's amateur night, Richard grabbed the microphone, went on stage, and has not stopped since

Pete George - November 10 & 11

Seen On: The Shawshank Redemption and The Majestic, as well as appearances on Family Law, Strong Medicine, Night Shift, Now That’s Comedy, and several national commercials.

Bio: Audiences have never seen anything like an exhaustingly funny Pete George performance. As he pinballs through his act, he leaves them laughing so hard they can barely catch their breath. His stage antics take us on a journey that includes hard-hitting jokes, life stories, cartoon voices and even… yes, Rock and Roll. Mark Stuplin at E! Entertainment Television says, “Pete George is spastically funny!” and according to Las Vegas booker Kevin Kearney, “Pete George, in a word...Hilarious! He really is the complete comedy package that you simply must see to believe.”

Don Friesen - November 17 & 18

Seen On: Comedy Central, Inexplicable, and Showtime one-hour special titled "Ask You Mom"

Bio: His kids think he's fun. His wife thinks he's an idiot. Audiences think he's hilarious. Don is a modern suburban dad just trying to raise his kids and get through the day with a bit of money in the bank and a scrap of dignity intact. With a unique style that can best be described as frenetic and engaging, Don captures the irony of parenting, marriage, and everyday absurdities through characters, voices, parodies, and some of the best-written routines around. He's a wanna-be geek who constantly upgrades to the latest technology but can never get it to work, leading to signature bits about tech support, Idiots Guides, texting, and passwords.

Manny Maldonado - November 24 & 25

Seen On: The Comedy Central’s Comedy Rehab, ABC’s Comics Unleashed, Comedy. TV, B.E.T. Comic View, Starz Network Stand UP, and the Dr. Phil Show as a guest panelist.

Bio: As a dare from his friends, he tried stand-up comedy. The rest was history! He had no intention of becoming a stand-up comedian. “I had hopes and dreams.” I’m a firm believer that stand-up comedy picked me! The ability to make people laugh is such a thrill. Manny’s comedic style is best described as high energy and no holding back. His unique ability to crossover to a mainstream audience is making him one of the hottest rising working comics today. Manny has worked with comedians Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, and Tommy Davidson.

Find advanced tickets at Pechanga.com/entertain, at the Pechanga Box Office or at the door. Pechanga’s comedy shows are open to anyone 21 and older.