Halloween tends to be October’s main focus with its spooky delights. Some of that dark and spooky energy will be present at Southern California casinos with a performance by shock rocker Alice Cooper, a showing of the uncut “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and performances by goth rockers Caifanes. If Halloween isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there are plenty of lighter things such as comedy shows and regular concerts for you to choose from.

Oct. 1-8

Silversun Pickups, the Los Angeles-based alternative rock band, will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on Saturday, Oct. 1. Some of the band’s hits include “Lazy Eye,” “Panic Switch,” and “Dots and Dashes (Enough Already).”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $40-$90. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com.

The Steve Miller Band is bringing its psychedelic blues sound to Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Sunday, Oct. 2. Some of the songs the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are known for include “Jet Air Liner,” “Abracadabra” and “The Joker.”

6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $95-$225; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.

Join Barry Bostwick, the actor who played Brad Majors in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” for the screening of the unedited film with a live shadow cast at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on Friday, Oct. 7. Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters and participate with the shadow cast. There will also be a memorabilia display with artifacts from the movie, and a costume contest.

8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $25-$75. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com.

Lebanese singer Najwa Karam will perform at Pechanga Resort Casino on Friday, Oct. 7. The singer mixes traditional Lebanese music with contemporary sounds. Some of her hits include “Maloun Abou L Echeq,” “Shou El Manea” and “Hayda Haki.”

9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $65-$225. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com.

Alice Cooper, known for his “shock rock” style and theatrical shows, will perform at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino on Friday, Oct. 7. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is known for hit songs such as “School’s Out,” “Hey Stoopid” and “Feed My Frankenstein.”

8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland. $55-$125; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050, yaamava.com

Jason Bonham, the son of Led Zeppelin’s late drummer John Bonham, will perform an evening of the band’s classic hits at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 8. Some of Led Zeppelin’s songs include “Whole Lotta Love,” “Kashmir” and “Stairway to Heaven.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway Indio. $39-$59, 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Puddle of Mudd will bring its ’90s grunge and alternative sound to Morongo Casno Resort & Spa on Saturday, Oct. 8. Some of the band’s hits include “Blurry,” “She Hates Me,” and “Control.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $29-$39. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com.

Julieta Venegas, the Grammy-award-winning multi-instrumentalist singer, will perform at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Mexican-American indie-pop artist is known for hits such as “Me Voy,” “Limón Y Sal” and “Eres Para Mí.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $45-$55; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.

Oct. 14-23

Actor and stand-up comedian Chris Tucker will perform at Spotlight 29 Casino on Friday, Oct. 14, and at Harrah’s Resort Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 15. Tucker is known for his roles in films such as “Rush Hour,” “Friday” and “Jackie Brown.”

8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $70-$140. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. $44.50-$277. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com.

Prince Royce, the Latin pop and bachata artist, is bringing his Classic Tour to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 15. Earlier this summer, Prince Royce collaborated with reggaeton stars Nicky Jam and Jay Wheeler, releasing the track “Si Te Preguntan…” Other notable songs from Prince Royce are “Darte un Beso,” “Corazón Sin Cara” and “Deja Vu.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway Indio. $49-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.

Mexican singer Pancho Barraza will perform at Spotlight 29 Casino on Saturday, Oct. 22. Barraza is known for his Mexican Regional music and collaborated with Grupo Firme last year to release the single “Música Romántica.” Other hits from Barraza include “Mi Enemigo El Amor,” “Pero La Recuerdo” and “Yo Estaba Solo.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $80-$140. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

Caifanes, from Mexico City, will perform two shows at Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23. The goth ock band started in the late ’80s and were inspired by the Cure and King Crimson. Some of Caifanes’ most notable songs include “La Célula Que Explota,” “Mátenme Por Que Me Muero” and “La Negra Tomasa.”

8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Sold out but available through third-party sellers. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com.

Oct. 28-30

Rapper and actor Ice Cube will perform two shows at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. Ice Cube is known for being part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rap group N.W.A. before he pursued a solo career and began acting. Some of Ice Cube’s hits include “It Was A Good Day,” “You Know How We Do It” and “Ain’t Got No Haters.”

8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29, 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland. $65-$125; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050, yaamava.com.

Dana Carvey, best known for his role as Garth Algar in “Wayne’s World” and “Wayne’s World 2,” is coming to Harrah’s Resort Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 29. Carvey has also appeared in the films “Tough Guys,” “The Master of Disguise” and “Little Nicky.”

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. $39.50-$287. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com.

British R&B artist Billy Ocean will perform at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Sunday, Oct. 30. Some of the singer’s greatest hits include “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” and “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run).”

8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $39-$59. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com.

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