Happy February! Everything here was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as we went to press, but events are still being postponed or canceled due to the omicron surge, so it’s best to double-check things before heading out. Oh, and keep your fingers crossed that this is the last month we have to include this disclaimer!
Fantasy Springs has a busy lineup in February. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, comedian Bill Burr will bring his profane humor to the stage; this show was originally scheduled for Jan. 22, and then pushed ahead two weeks. Tickets start at $59. (Il Divo, which was originally scheduled for Feb. 5, was rescheduled for Sept. 16.) One of the most successful pop duos ever, the Righteous Brothers, will grace the stage at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $29 to $69. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, rock icons Toto are headed for Indio. Tickets are $39 to $69. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio; 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Spotlight 29 is increasingly raising its entertainment game. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, comedian/podcast host Andrew Schulz brings his “INFAMOUS Tour” to town. Tickets range from $55 to $100. Country singer Jimmie Allen will be in Coachella at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $45 to $150. Latin Grammy winner Ricardo Montaner and his 50 years of hits are coming at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19. Tickets range from $79 to $110. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; 760-775-5566; www.spotlight29.com.
The McCallum Theatre is ready for a rather busy month. McCallum fave The Ten Tenors are slated to return to Palm Desert for seven shows across six days! Catch their greatest hits from Wednesday, Feb. 9, through Monday, Feb. 14. Tickets range from $50 to $100. At 3 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, former Tonight Show host Jay Leno will perform his much-loved stand-up comedy. Tickets are $65 to $115. Grammy winner Steve Tyrell brings his pop standards crafted for a modern audience at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24. Tickets range from $40 to $80. From Friday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, Feb. 27, five performances of the hit musical Jersey Boys will occur on the McCallum stage. Tickets range from $65 to $135. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert; 760-340-2787; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage has a stacked February lineup. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, Johnny Mathis is coming to town. He’s 86, so don’t miss your chance to hear “The Voice of Romance.” Tickets range from $95 to $120. Norteño group Bronco will make you dance at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11. Tickets range from $45 to $75. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, soft-rock duo Air Supply will bring decades of hit singles to The Show. Tickets range from $40 to $60. Heavy-hitting country rockers ZZ Top will bring grit and groove to the desert at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $90 to $120. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.hotwatercasino.com.
Caliente Comedy and Jazzville roll on at Agua Caliente in Palm Springs. Caliente Comedy is set bring the laughs each Friday with Chad Kroger and J.T. Parr (Feb. 4), Adam Hunter (Feb. 11), Nicole Aimee Schreiber (Feb. 18) and Bobby Miyamoto (Feb. 25). You must be 21 to attend, and tickets start at $19.99 at www.eventspalmsprings.com/caliente-comedy. Jazzville takes place every Thursday, starting off with a fourth-anniversary celebration at the All-Star Anniversary Show featuring Barbara Morrison (Feb. 3). February continues with the six-piece Alpha Rhythm Kings (Feb. 10), pianist Michael Ragonese and his quartet (Feb. 17) and a special Billie Holiday tribute show by Orgone vocalist Adryon de León (Feb. 24). Shows take place 7 p.m., and tickets start at $10, available at jazzvillepalmsprings.com. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 888-999-1995; www.sparesortcasino.com.
There were only a few tickets left for these shows at Morongo as of our deadline, so you’d better act fast! Singer/actor Ginuwine will grace the stage at 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4. Tickets range from $29 to $59. At 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, El Coyote y Su Banda is offering Spanish jams ideal for an evening of dancing. Tickets range from $39 to $59. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499; www.morongocasinoresort.com.
Among many sold-out shows, Pappy and Harriet’s still had a few performances on the schedule with tickets left as of this writing. Veteran indie/alternative rockers Built to Spill are heading to the desert for a performance at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $40 in advance. At 9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11.,New Zealand indie band The Beths will perform a special show with The Linda Lindas, an all-female four-piece ranging in age from 11 to 17. Tickets are $20. Indie folk band The Microphones are set to perform at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17. Tickets are $25. After rescheduling a previous show, Gary Numan is back in the dust bowl at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $35 in advance. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-365-5956; www.pappyandharriets.com.
The Purple Room in Palm Springs is set to host some top-notch entertainment. Award winning singer/songwriter Jake Simpson will perform a night of unique takes on American Songbook standards at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $30 to $35. While song covers are cool, vocal impressions can be way more entertaining, and those are the specialty of Jimmy James. Catch his performance at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $30 to $35. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, legendary showman Jim Caruso is set to host his Cast Party, “a hilariously impromptu variety show/open mic where showbiz superstars and up-and-comers deliver jaw-dropping musical performances and razzle-dazzle.” Tickets are $40 to $45. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; 760-322-4422; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
Oscar’s Palm Springs continues to offer a variety of unique shows. At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, Canadian rock ’n’ rollers The Dreamboats are coming to Palm Springs. Tickets are $30. After performing in New York and Chicago, Broadway regular Robin Lyon brings Been There, Done That, Now What? to town, alongside Michael Orland, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tickets are $30. Singer/actor Lisa Donahey is set to grace Oscar’s stage at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. Tickets are $30. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760-325-1188; oscars-palm-springs.ticketleap.com.
Coachella Valley Brewing Co. always brings the local music, so go support both local musicians and local business! At 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, enjoy some Taproom Grooves with Mario Quintero and Alien DNA. Ready to rock? Brew House Rock has got you covered at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, with performances by Matt Davin, Mikey Reyes and Delta Fuzz. Wish taproom manager Wesley Gainey a very happy birthday at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 at “Wes’ BDay Beer Garden Bash Bonanza” featuring Tim and Val, Adam Gainey, Nick Hales, Kelsey Manning and Uncle Ben’s Thrice. All shows are free and all ages! Coachella Valley Brewing Company, 30640 Gunther St., Thousand Palms; 760-343-5973.