BY STEPHANIE GREEN
CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 21-27, 2019
CASINOS
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
An Evening with James Worthy
Thursday, Nov. 21 7pm
Tickets 10.00 + fees
Call 800-252-4499 or go to www.morongocasinoresort.com
In the upscale elegance, speakeasy cool of The Drum Room.
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
Mike Epps
Friday, Nov. 22 9pm
Tickets SOLD OUT. But more may become available.
Call 800-252-4499 or go to www.morongocasinoresort.com
In the upscale elegance, speakeasy cool, of The Drum Room.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Golden Boy Boxing
Saturday, Nov. 23 4:30pm
Tickets 35.00, 45.00, 55.00
Call 800-827-2946 or go to www.fantasyspringsresort.com
World champion Andrew “El Chango” Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KOs) will defend his WBA Super Featherweight title for a second time in a 12-round rematch with Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (31-8, 20 KOs)
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Smokey Robinson
Saturday, Nov. 23 8pm
Tickets 95.00, 105.00, 125.00
Call 888-999-1995 or go to www.hotwatercasino.com
William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr. is a legendary singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive and co-founder of Motown Records. Hit singles include “The Way You Do The Things You Do” and “Get Ready.”
Tortoise Rock Casino
Ladies Night
Wednesday, Nov. 27 6pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-367-9759 or go to www.tortoiserockcasino.com
Make sure you’re at Shelly’s Lounge every Wednesday night for amazing drink specials and karaoke! 50% off all well drinks. Plus $300 in Free Play Drawings! Must be 21+ to enter.
THEATRE
CVRep Playhouse
Dinner With Friends
Friday, Nov. 22 7:30pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 2pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 2pm
Tickets 58.00
Call 760-296-2966 or go to www.cvrep.org
Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1998 play about two married couples who have been friends for many years. Both couples struggle with questions of loyalty, individuality, and commitment.
Desert Theatreworks
Murder on the Orient Express
Thursday, Nov. 21 7:30pm * Friday, Nov. 22 7:30pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 7:30pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 2pm
Tickets 25.00, 30.00, 32.00
Call 760-980-1455 or go to www.dtworks.org
Brand-new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s popular tale by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig.
Annenberg Theater
Palm Springs International Jazz Festival
Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 8:30pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 11am – 8:30am
Tickets 75.00, 95.00, 250.00
Call 760-325-4490 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Day 1 Program: Arturo Sandoval, Stacey Kent, Performing Artist Reception. Day 2 Program: Marshall Hawkins Trio, Tierney Sutton, René Marie.
McCallum Theatre
A Christmas Story
Tuesday, Nov. 26 8pm * Wednesday, Nov. 27 2pm & 8pm
Tickets 65.00, 95.00, 125.00
Call 760-340-2787 or go to www.mccallumtheatre.com
The musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Nominated for three 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
COMEDY
Randy Rainbow
Palm Springs Cultural Center
Saturday, Nov. 23 5pm & 8pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 5pm & 8pm
Tickets 35.00, 55.00, 85.00
Call 760-898-5250 or go to www.outlandishps.com
The comedian, actor, singer, writer and satirist is best known for his musical parodies and political spoofs that have garnered him worldwide acclaim. Part of the Outlandish Palm Springs performance series.
Moxie Palm Springs
Foxie at Moxie
Sunday, Nov. 24 7pm
Tickets 10.00, 20.00, 25.00. FREE Standing Room is available at the door. Limited first-come, first-served basis.
Call 760-318-9900 or go to www.moxiespalmsprings.com
Join Morgan McMichaels, Delta Work, Ethylina Canne and Mayhem Miller for one fierce drag show with a rotating cast of super Queens! Local performers, national entertainers and guests from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Purple Room Supper Club
The Judy Show!
Sunday, Nov. 24 7pm
Tickets 25.00, 35.00
Call 760-322-4422 or go to www.purpleroompalmsprings.com
One of Palm Springs’ original Rat Pack hangouts. An outrageously funny parody of the 1963 CBS television show, “The Judy Garland Show.” The award-winning “The Judy Show” is one of the longest-running and most popular cabaret shows in Southern California – and regularly plays to sold-out houses throughout the US, Mexico and Europe. Starring Michael Holmes.
The Amigo Room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Belly Flop ft. Drennon & Frennons
Wednesday, Nov. 27 9pm – 11pm
Tickets FREE 21+
Call 760-325-9900 or go to www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
From his elaborate characters and sketches, to provocative songs, puppets and animation, Drennon has made a name for himself as one of the most innovative minds in today’s comedy scene. Recently performed on Conan.
ART/MUSEUMS
Hohmann Fine Art Gallery
Season Opening
Monday, Nov. 25 11am – 5pm * Tuesday, Nov. 26 11am – 5pm * Wednesday, Nov. 27 11am – 5pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-4243 or go to www.hohmann.art
The private Village Court Gallery is usually open by appointment only, but you can visit anytime during these hours to see the Season Opening Exhibition.
Coachella Valley History Museum
Flight Plan: The Birds of Sunnylands
Thursday, Nov. 21 10am – 4pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 4pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 1pm – 4pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-342-6651 or go to www.cvhm.org
This exhibition features birds that reside throughout the valley — or touch down along their migratory route. Over 145 species have been identified at Sunnylands. Photographed by Tim Laman (National Geographic).
Palm Springs Art Museum
Barbara Stauffacher Solomon. Breaking all the Rules.
Thursday, Nov. 21 12noon – 8pm * Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets 14.00 Adults 11.00 Seniors (62+) 6.00 Students/Teachers. Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Solomon’s iconic style of mixing Swiss Modernism with West Coast Pop pioneered a fresh, new look that came to be called California Cool and is recognized as a seminal moment in the history of graphic design.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Brave New Worlds: Explorations of Space
Thursday, Nov. 21 12noon – 8pm * Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets 14.00 Adults 11.00 Seniors (62+) 6.00 Students/Teachers. Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Brave New Worlds: Exploration of Space invites you to enter the creative universes of five contemporary artists through sculpturally immersive installations.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Contrasts: Promised Gifts from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Glass Collection
Thursday, Nov. 21 12noon – 8pm * Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets 14.00 Adults 11.00 Seniors (62+) 6.00 Students/Teachers. Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum
From the Permanent Collection: Bauhaus at 100 Years
Thursday, Nov. 21 12noon – 8pm * Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets 14.00 Adults 11.00 Seniors (62+) 6.00 Students/Teachers. Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum
Touching History: Stonewall 50
Thursday, Nov. 21 12noon – 8pm * Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets 14.00 Adults 11.00 Seniors (62+) 6.00 Students/Teachers. Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Touching History commemorates the 50th anniversary of New York’s Stonewall riots, a landmark uprising against police harassment and social injustice that sparked the gay liberation movement and the modern struggle for LGBTQ civil rights.
Palm Springs Art Museum
The Materiality of Exile with Ana Sanchez-Colberg
Thursday, Nov. 21 5pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Choreographer Ana Sanchez-Colberg will share insights into the project 1[-1], in collaboration with BoxoPROJECTS, of Joshua Tree, CA. Where: Sheffer/Scheffler Arts Education Space and Elrod Sculpture Garden.
CODA Gallery
Welcome New Artists
Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 6pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-4661 or go to www.codagallery.com
Miguel Edwards, Kathleen Hope, Ali Launer, Ken Orton, Milo Redwood, Reid Winfrey.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Spiritual Painting with Ryan Schneider
Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 3pm
Tickets 65.00 Member, 75.00 Non-Member
Call 760-325-4490 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Spiritual Painting is a class for the artist interested in exploring what lies beyond the veil of the every day. We will not be learning how to paint “people, places, and things,” but rather focus on our interior landscape, and attempt to capture what is not always seen but sensed, “in the ether” all around us. Students will learn to see with more than just our eyes, and also how the basic building blocks of painting—color, form, and texture, can be utilized to create a spiritual atmosphere in one’s work. Specific pieces on display in the museum will be discussed and serve as jumping-off points, as well as a lecture by the artist about his own painting practice.
Palm Springs Public Library – Main Atrium
Exhibit Ends: “The Legacy Wall”
Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 5pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-322-7323 or go to www.palmspringsca.gov
On display inside the library it is a one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit that features “mini-biographies” of LGBT people from every walk of life.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Haus of Sages: Communal Flower Mandala with Sherise Lee
Sunday, Nov. 24 1pm – 3pm
Tickets FREE with admission.
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
“Mandala” is a Sanskrit word translated literally as a “circle.” In various cultural and spiritual traditions, mandalas are practiced as a method to bring focus, guidance, meditation, and trance, as well as creating a sacred space.
HEALTH/FITNESS
Sunnylands
Yoga on the Great Lawn
Friday, Nov. 22 10am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-202-2222 or go to www.sunnylands.org
The 60-minute session is open to all ages and experience levels. All participants should bring yoga mats and dress comfortably. Sun protection and water are suggested. No reservations are required.
Wellness Center
Friday Night Dance
Friday, Nov. 22 6pm – 7:30pm
Tickets 10.00
Call 760-564-0096 or go to www.playinlaquinta.com
Think of this event as a practice party for ballroom dancers – or anybody who enjoys partner dancing. Open to the public. Your DJ and instructor is Teresa Shiry. Please wear shoes that allow you to slide and move easily.
Free Outdoor Yoga
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Wednesday, Nov. 27 9am – 10am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-5600 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Experience the unique combination of art and yoga. Participants will be able to rejuvenate their soul in the serene setting of the museum’s Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden during the complimentary one-hour class by certified instructor Fernando Alvarez from Pranin Yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
COMMUNITY
GVC Small Business Expo
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Thursday, Nov. 21 3pm – 7pm
Tickets 5.00
Call 760-347-0676 or go to www.gcvcc.org
Presented by the City of Indio. Attendees will enjoy local flavors and food samples while learning about products and services, networking with other industry professionals, and connecting first-hand with merchants.
Palm Springs Historical Society
Let’s Talk – Hollywood at Home in Palm Springs
Thursday, Nov. 21 6pm – 7pm
Tickets 10.00 Members 20 Non-Members
Call or go to www.pshistoricalsociety.org
The celebrity stories behind the doors of iconic Palm Springs architecture – a collection of highlights from the Historical Society’s guided tours. Hollywood has been at home in Palm Springs for over a century. The guided tour will cover a little history, a lotta celebrity, and a bunch of connections with plenty of surprises, unique film montages, and rarely heard stories. The histories of Hollywood and Palm Springs are reflected not only by the stars’ homes, but also by their timelines. Explore big names such as Valentino, Sinatra, Hope, Thomas Edison, Nellie Coffman, Dinah Shore, and Kirk Douglas.
Rancho Mirage Public Library & Observatory
Stargazing
Thursday, Nov. 21 7:30pm – 9pm * Friday, Nov. 22 7:30pm – 9pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 7:30pm – 9pm * Monday, Nov. 25 7:30pm – 9pm * Tuesday, Nov. 26 7:30pm – 9pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-341-7372 or go to www.ranchomiragelibrary.org
The program generally consists of an introduction to the observatory and its capabilities and a “tour of the night sky.” Led by the City Astronomer, Observatory Coordinator, or a trained docent.
Sunnylands
Guided Bird Walk
Friday, Nov. 22 8:45am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-202-2234 or go to www.sunnylands.org
Conducted by knowledgeable birders, this free 60-minute guided walk introduces guests to local and migratory bird species in the Sunnylands gardens. No reservations required. Water, sun protection, comfortable closed-toed shoes, and binoculars are recommended.
Westfield Palm Desert
Santa Photos
Friday, Nov. 22 10am – 8pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 10am – 8pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 11am – 7pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-2121 or go to www.westfield.com/palmdesert
Visit their new Winter Wonderland set!
The Street Fair
College of the Desert
Saturday, Nov. 23 7am – 2pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 7am – 2pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-636-7957 or go to www.codaastreetfair.com
While you shop, you’re also donating to a great cause and helping college students achieve their dreams. All funds raised from merchant space rentals provide annual funding and support for students attending the COD. Discover a thousand items for sale from artisans; home goods, fashion, furniture, vintage cars, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more! Merchandise and services for all ages and any budget.
Certified Farmers’ Market – 29 Palms
29 Palms Visitor Center
Saturday, Nov. 23 8am – 1pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-401-0028 or go to www.29chamber.org
Fresh, local, and organic produce, baked goods, great food vendors, plus arts and crafts!
Certified Farmers’ Market – Joshua Tree
Turtle Island
Saturday, Nov. 23 8am – 1pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-420-7529 or go to www.joshuatreefarmersmarket.com
Meet your local farmers and buy fresh produce for the week. Live music and local arts and crafts.
Certified Farmers’ Market – Palm Springs
Camelot Theatre Parking Lot
Saturday, Nov. 23 8am – 12:30pm
Call 844-7FARMCV or go to www.certifiedfarmersmarket.org
Only the best products are offered at the Coachella Valley Certified Farmers’ Markets!
Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
Photographing the High Desert
Saturday, Nov. 23 8am – 4:30pm
Tickets 85.00 Members, 95.00 Non-Members
Call 760-367-5535 or go to www.joshuatree.org
Intensive all-day photo shoot in Joshua Tree National Park! The class will begin with early morning light at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve followed by a mid-morning instructional program at Black Rock Canyon Visitor Center. The afternoon session will relocate to a special “photographers only” session at Keys Ranch – focusing on how to capture the buildings and historic remnants at this remarkable homestead. Instructor Craig Fucile will share tips on how to record unique rock formations and vast views of the park. Participants are encouraged to bring a tripod with their camera(s). Class size is limited to 12 participants, so sign up early!
Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center
Star Clusters and Binary Stars
Saturday, Nov. 23 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-490-9561 or go to www.skysthelimit29.org
Public star party! Prominent constellations: Perseus the Hero, Cassiopeia the Queen, Pegasus the Flying Horse, Capricornus the Sea Goat, and Aquarius the Water Bearer.
Desert Winds Freedom Band Fall Concert
Jewish Community Center
Saturday, Nov. 23 7pm
Tickets 30.00
Call 760-776-2700 or go to www.desertwindsfb.org
Their concert season will kick-off with the music of George & Ira Gershwin. This “All Gershwin!”program will feature such favorites as American in Paris, Embraceable You and selections from Porgy and Bess.
FOOD/WINE/BEER
Smoke Tree Ranch
Classic Cowboy Cookout
Saturday, Nov. 23 6pm
Tickets 125.00, 150.00
Call 760-323-8297 or go to www.pshistoricalsociety.org
Featuring smoked tri-tip, barbecue trout, barbecue free-range chicken breast, smoked pork, with all the ‘fixins’ including fruit crisp and homemade pies. Guests will be treated to dancing under the stars with the musical sounds of the Jackie Young Band. Presented by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
Brewery Tours
Saturday, Nov. 22 6:30pm * Sunday, Nov. 23 2pm, 4pm & 6pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-343-5973 or go to www.cvbco.com
Locally Crafted. With an emphasis on farm-to-table brewing, Coachella Valley Brewing Co. uses the vast diversity of the Coachella Valley as inspiration. They combine the luxury of the Palm Springs west valley with the agricultural excellence of the east valley to produce truly unique and flavorful beer. Using local citrus, herbs, honey, and spices, the brewery supports local farms and flavors. CVB believes sustainability, creativity, and passion are the key ingredients in the best craft beer.
Palm Springs Art Museum
California Wine Private Tasting
Monday, Nov. 25 5:30pm
Tickets: 75.00 (45.00 tax deduction)
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Experience the newly opened V Wine Lounge. Try the best garagiste wines from Santa Barbara and Los Angeles—offerings that cannot be found anywhere in the valley except at this mid-century lounge. Winemakers will share the fascinating stories behind the wines you will be drinking, along with artisanal chocolates.
SPORTS
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Mixers
Thursday, Nov. 21 6pm – 8pm
Tickets FREE Members, 10.00 Non-Members.
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
Mix it up Tennis Paradise style! Share the court with your desert companions and ace the competition in this weekly adult mixer.
Desert Ice Castle
Pick-Up Hockey
Friday, Nov. 22 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Tickets 15.00
Call 760-324-0400 or go to www.deserticecastle.com
Open to all levels. First-come-first-serve basis. No reservations are required
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Pickleball Clinic
Tuesday, Nov. 26 10am – 11am
Tickets 25.00 Members 35.00 Non-Members
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
Pickleball is a popular sport that combines tennis, ping pong and badminton for a fast-paced game with easy to pick up rules. Hone your skills and refine your technique to improve your game at our this clinic.
FESTIVALS
McCormick’s Classic Car Auction
Palm Springs Convention Center
Friday, Nov. 22 8am – 6pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 12noon – 8pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 10am – 5pm
Tickets FREE, 15.00, 25.00
Call 760-320-3290 or go to www.classic-carauction.com
One of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America. This event features over 500 classic and exotic cars. Open to the general public and dealers are also welcome.
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival
Downtown Festival Lawn
Friday, Nov. 22 7pm – 8:30pm * Saturday, Nov. 23 11am – 8pm * Sunday, Nov. 24 6am – 9am
Tickets 10.00, 12.00, 20.00, 25.00
Call 760-321-5154 or go to www.hotairballoonfest.com
The festival will bring 30+ hot air balloons from across the USA and around the world. Enjoy glows, rides, live musical entertainment, wine/beer garden, and much more! Food Truck Fiesta happens on Saturday only.
Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival
Palm Springs Air Museum
Saturday, Nov. 23 1pm – 5pm
Tickets 40.00, 50.00, 75.00
Call 760-778-6262 or go to www.palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com
Southern California’s only craft beer festival with flying vintage aircraft! Featuring over 25 craft breweries, aircraft rides, food trucks, and live music. No one under age 21 admitted to the festival!
WildLights
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Tuesday, Nov. 26 (Members Night) 6pm – 9pm * Wednesday, Nov. 27 6pm – 9pm * Friday, Nov. 29 6pm – 9pm * Saturday, Nov. 30 6pm – 9pm
Tickets 10.00, 12.00, 14.00
Call 760-346-5694 or go to www.livingdesert.org
Marvel at more than a million colorful, sparkling holiday lights! Encounter a herd of life-size, luminescent animal lanterns – including a giraffe and cheetahs. Explore newly added pathways and stroll through the popular tunnel of lights flashing to holiday music. Delicious food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
CHARITY EVENTS
First Annual Thanks4Giving
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Thursday, Nov. 21 5:30pm – 10pm
Call 800-879-4484 or go to www.lstream.org
LifeStream Blood Bank will be hosting its inaugural gala in Indian Wells. This first-class affair, presented by Blanke Schein Wealth Management, will be attended by Coachella Valley philanthropists, business partners, dedicated blood donors, and other LifeStream supporters. Legendary two-time Grammy Award winner Rita Coolidge will perform her many musical hits. The elegant evening will also include video tributes, awards, and fundraising opportunities such as silent and live auctions. Desert Oasis Healthcare will be the featured honoree. All funds raised will help LifeStream purchase state-of-the-art, eco-friendly equipment for the new Rancho Mirage blood donation center scheduled to open this fall.
Melissa Morgan Fine Art Fundraiser
Palm Springs Art Museum
Thursday, Nov. 21 6pm
Tickets 150.00 (100.00 tax deduction)
Call 760-341-1056 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Join Melissa Morgan Fine Art (MMFA) for an evening with Jesika von Rabbit who will entertain you, and Norton Wisdom who will paint for you during this fantastic affair catered by F10.
A Miracle on El Paseo
The Shops on El Paseo
Saturday, Nov. 23 5pm – 9pm
Tickets 15.00, 50.00
Call 760-610-8218 or go to www.bighornbam.net
The El Paseo shopping district is turned into a winter wonderland with a five-story Ferris wheel, family fun activities, live entertainment, pictures with Santa Claus, and 25+ restaurants/vendors offering small bites and drinks. Open to the public. BIGHORN BAM donates 100% of the proceeds to organizations throughout the Coachella Valley to help cancer patients and their families.
10th Annual Festival of Wreaths
Copper Mountain College
Sunday, Nov. 24 2pm – 4pm
Tickets 10.00
For more info go to www.cmccd.edu
Bring your friends to this holiday tradition and enjoy wine, appetizers, and fun plus a healthy dose of competition – all to raise money for Copper Mountain College Foundation students, activities, programs and facilities.
