Happy November! Here’s to cooler temperatures—and a fantastic selection of Coachella Valley events.
At Acrisure Arena, Firebirds hockey is back, alongside sports, music and more! At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, the legendary makeup-wearing glam-rock force Kiss adds a Palm Desert date to their never-ending farewell tour. Tickets start at $124.75 if you wanna “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Enjoy another farewell tour, this time from Argentine singer and composer Leo Dan, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4. Celebrate 60 years of Nueva Ola (Latin American new wave) with tickets starting at $65. Tickets are moving fast to see viral sensation Pentatonix perform a capella versions of Christmas hits at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14. Tickets start at $39.50. At 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, bring out the kids to see Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza, featuring singing, dancing, acrobatics and a huge costume dance party. Tickets start at $29.95. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, Regional Mexican quintet Fuerza Regida, from San Bernardino, will visit our local arena. Tickets as of this writing start at $200. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert; 888-695-8778; www.acrisurearena.com.
The McCallum Theatre is back in full swing this month. At 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, Michael Childers is presenting One Night Only—Las Vegas: The Golden Age 1950-1970, an evening of Broadway and Hollywood performers donating their time and talents to perform. Tickets start at $85, and the proceeds will go to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. The Palm Desert Choreography Festival returns again this year, happening at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11,and 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12. The Saturday date will feature performances by professional dance companies, while the Sunday date will feature pre-professional companies. Tickets start at $20. At 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 1960s harmonizers The Lettermen head to the Coachella Valley. Tickets start at $35. McCallum favorite Jeffrey Siegel returns for Keyboard Conversations at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20, this time focusing on the music of Chopin and Liszt. Tickets start at $25. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert; 760-340-2787; www.mccallumtheatre.com
Fantasy Springs is featuring music—and a powwow. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, get your classic rock fix with Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Tickets start at $59. Grammy Award-nominated country star Jo Dee Messina visits the desert on her Heads Carolina, Tails California tour, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets start at $39. Immerse yourself in Native American culture at the 40th annual Cabazon Indio Powwow, starting at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24; and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26. Admission is free. At 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, Latin singer/songwriter Natalia LaFourcade will perform in Indio. Tickets start at $59. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio; 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com.
Spotlight 29 Casino is hosting two group music events. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, get a double dose of Latin tunes with Sonora Santanera and Sonora de Charlie Alvarez. Tickets start at $35. If you’re missing the music from, say, 30 years ago, the I Love the ’90s tour has got you covered. At 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Color Me Badd will perform. Tickets start at $35. You must be 21 or older to attend Spotlight 29 shows. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; 760-775-5566; www.spotlight29.com.
Morongo Casino has music aplenty! At 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, Latin act El Coyote Y Su Banda will light up the high desert. Tickets start at $83. CeeLo Green, the unique voice behind hits like “Crazy” and “Fuck You,” will perform an intimate show at 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10. Tickets are $25. Tickets are almost gone to see iconic performer Dionne Warwick’s special Morongo show at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Available tickets started at $107 as of this writing. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, Taiwanese singer Michelle Pan will visit the valley. Tickets start at $68. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499; www.morongocasinoresort.com.
Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage features some hot entertainment. At 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, enjoy a triple-threat of fantastic voices from Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Lou Christie. Tickets start at $30. Top-selling recording artist, songwriter, actor and author Tony Orlando will share his talents on The Show stage at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10. Tickets start at $25. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, the original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli, heads to town with the Four Seasons. Tickets start at $85. It’s been more than four decades since British post-punkers Echo and the Bunnymen began, and now they’ll head to the 760 at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, for a special local performance. Tickets start at $25. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, get into the holiday spirit with electric violinist Lindsey Stirling and the Snow Waltz tour. Tickets start at $65. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
Agua Caliente in Palm Springs offers blues, jazz and laughs, as always. Desert Blues Revival Wednesdays bring the fiery guitar of Laurie Morvan Band (Nov. 1), the Chicago blues of The Gand Band (Nov. 8), a benefit for a local synagogue in the form of Jews Do the Blues (Nov. 15), Palm Desert rockers Crimson Crow (Nov. 22) and the country blues of Emily Rose and the Rounders (Nov. 29). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $10 to $25, available at eventspalmsprings.com. Jazzville Thursdays intend to soothe the soul with sounds from the pianist-led Yuko Mabuchi Trio (Nov. 2), the dynamic vocal presence of Allan Harris and His Soul Jazz Quintet (Nov. 9), vintage jazz from U.K.-born Alex Mendham and His Orchestra (Nov. 16), and a Sweet Soul Christmas by Greg Adams and East Bay Soul (Nov. 30). Shows take place at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $15, available at jazzvillepalmsprings.com. Caliente Comedy Fridays feature a double serving of Rene Vaca (with 8 and 10 p.m. shows on Nov. 3), Shapel Lacey (Nov. 10), Rachel Wolfson (Nov. 17) and the LGBTQ Showcase hosted by Shann Carr (Nov. 24). Shows are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted, and tickets start at $19.99, available at www.eventspalmsprings.com. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 888-999-1995; www.sparesortcasino.com.
Pappy and Harriet’s mixes cold desert nights with some sizzling shows. Alt-country rockers Drive-By Truckers are setting up camp in Pioneertown for HeAthens Homecoming West, a weekend of performances happening Friday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 5. Tickets are $50. At 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, the indoor Pappy’s stage gets soulful with performances by Thee Sinseers and The Altons. Tickets start at $40. At 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, enjoy an Emo Orchestra pre-party with Hawthorne Heights performing a DJ set before heading to the McCallum Theatre the next evening. Tickets start at $25. Enjoy two days of Jerry Garcia tributes from Jerry’s Middle Finger, happening at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets are $26, or $46 for both days. At 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, American singer-songwriter, model and actress Sky Ferreira heads to Pappy’s. Tickets start at $40. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-228-2222; www.pappyandharriets.com.
Oscar’s in Palm Springs some drag shows and intimate concerts for Greater Palm Springs Pride and beyond. At 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, celebrate PS Pride ’80s style with ultimate theater queen Paige Turner. Remaining tickets are $35. Only a few tickets remain for the 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. performances on Friday, Nov. 3, featuring drag celebrity Varla Jean Merman and the fun of Deven Green and Handsome Ned. Tickets start at $29.95. At 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, enjoy an evening with Broadway performer and movie star Pia Zadora. Tickets start at $39.95. Pay tribute to soft-rock legends on Carpenters Tribute Night at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10. Tickets start at $34.95. At 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte brings her sassy style and swinging arrangements to Palm Springs. Tickets start at $34.95. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760-325-1188; oscarspalmsprings.com/events.
The Purple Room features multiple opportunities to catch great performers. At 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, renowned pianist and singer Billy Stritch shares songs and stories. Tickets start at $55. At 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, vintage pop and cabaret performer Carole J. Bufford will grace the stage. Tickets start at $40. At 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18; and 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, Purple Room favorite Marilyn Maye will sing the paint off the walls. Tickets start at $79. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; 760-322-4422; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
