Charlie Vargas

California, United States

Casino and Entertainment Reporter at The Press-Enterprise

Features Reporter for @pressenterprise/@SocalNewsGroup. @SDSU/@NAHJ Alumni. Music Enthusiast. Opinions expressed & typos are my own.

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Zizou will celebrate its one year anniversary with a summery patio party

1 day ago | ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas

Most restaurants emphasize a curated online presence, paired with a website that showcases their cuisine, but French-Moroccan eatery Zizou isn’t taking a traditional approach. “We don’t really know what the purpose of having a website is,” said co-owner and founder Maati Zoutina in a Zoom interview. “It’s not some political stand or anything. We just don’t need it.
How Orange County’s underground punk rock and ska scenes went global

2 days ago | ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas

While Los Angeles bands like The Germs, The Go-Go’s, X, and Bad Religion drew the spotlight to Southern California’s punk rock scene, their iconic larger-than-life presence may have inadvertently cast a shadow on the suburbs of Orange County, whose teens were ready to prove that rebellion thrived outside of La La Land.
8 concerts and comedy acts coming to Southern California casinos in June

1 week ago | pressenterprise.com | Charlie Vargas

Summer is officially here, and so are the music and laughs that fill the season. Southern California casinos will be rocking with the best of the ’80s bands, an R&B pop star, stand-up comedy, and more. Be sure to check each casino’s official website for the most up-to-date event information. Los Tigres del NorteThe iconic Mexican norteño group Los Tigres del Norte has earned several Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards over its six-decade career.
The Witcher in Concert is coming to Southern California in October

1 week ago | pressenterprise.com | Charlie Vargas

A live concert celebration of the upcoming anniversary of “The Witcher 3” video game is coming to Southern California. GEA Live, CD Projekt Red, and RoadCo Entertainment have announced a concert tour that will visit the U.S. for the first time, starting Sept. 2 in Austin, Texas, and then traveling to more than 45 cities across the country. Stops in Southern California will include The Fox Theater in Riverside on Oct. 21, Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Oct.
Check out the events around the book dishing untold stories of Orange County punk

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas

A new book by Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn chronicles some of the untold stories of Orange County’s pivotal role in punk rock history. “Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World” was released on Tuesday, May 20, via Da Capo Press, and explores the trajectory of Orange County’s punk and ska groups who asserted their place in punk rock’s grander story.
Memorial Day 2025: 10 things to do this holiday weekend

2 weeks ago | sbsun.com | Holly Alvarado |Charlie Vargas

Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means that summer is just around the corner. The holiday meant to commemorate the military personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty often kicks off with parades and services across Southern California. If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate the holiday weekend, there will be additional events that are family-friendly, outdoors and stacked with live entertainment.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival returns to Dodgers Stadium in November

2 weeks ago | dailynews.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas

Attendees of Tyler, The Creator’s music festival Camp Flog Gnaw dance during a performance by Yves Tumor at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The festival returns to the stadium this year on Nov. 15 and 16.(File photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) PUBLISHED: May 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM PDTTyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is headed back to Los Angeles for its eleventh installment.
Cosplaying, artists and stars return Comic Con Revolution in Ontario

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Charlie Vargas

Comic Con Revolution returned with superhero and pop culture aficionados lining up at the Ontario Convention Center on Saturday, May 17. The first part of a two-day event featured cosplayers throughout, some of whom competed for prizes. This year also featured the return of the kids’ costume parade, where children showcased their best attempts at their favorite characters.
Foo Fighters dismiss drummer Josh Freese after two years of performances

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Charlie Vargas

Drummer Josh Freese is a Foo no more. “The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer.’ No reason was given,” Freese said in an Instagram post he published Friday afternoon. “Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band.
Dope Lemon talks new music and spirit animals ahead of Southern California tour stops

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Charlie Vargas

Angus Stone wants to help you embrace your inner spirit animal. The Dope Lemon frontman’s spirit animal manifested in the form of a “Golden Wolf,” earning the title of his fifth album, released May 2. It also features a song of the same name, which blends indie-rock with soulful psychedelic melodies. In the music video, a character with an animated golden wolf design over its face guides a character through an introspective journey of life and death.