A Big Date for Dates
One of the valley’s most beloved establishments is celebrating a century of existence! At 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, Shields Date Garden, at 80225 Highway 111, in Indio, is celebrating 100 years of world-famous dates. The event will feature a special ceremony, refreshments (make sure you get a date shake!) and more. Check out one of the desert’s most notable, and historic, locations on this special anniversary. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
Cabaret Christmas
Hooray for cabaret! At 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, cabaret performer and jazzy vocalist Jack Donahue will enchant audiences at Oscar’s Palm Springs, at 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Broadway songs, Christmas classics and other great tunes will be presented in elegant, charming styles thanks to Donahue’s vocal talent. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner/drink service, and there is a $25 food/drink minimum per guest. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit oscarspalmsprings.com. —Matt King
Wind-Powered Holiday
If you have ever wondered how wind power affects us in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs Windmill Tours, at 62950 20th Ave., is here to explain. Starting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, join them for the Windmill Tours Family Event. The director of education will explain how renewable energy gets to the grid, how many homes each turbine can support, where the power goes, and so much more. They are offering 50% off on all self-driving tours; use code HOLIDAY50 when signing up. Prices normally start at $50 per car. They also offer walk-in only golf cart tours once an hour from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Learn more at windmilltours.com. —Charles Drabkin
Wacky Vinyl Extravaganza
Brian and Joanne O’Connell are figures in the Palm Springs volunteer community who help whenever they are able. They are also huge fans of vinyl. At 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, join them for Santa’s Holly Jolly Wacky Tacky Vinyl Listen-Along, an evening of offbeat holiday tunes in the upstairs VIP Lounge of the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. This is your chance to bring LPs with your favorite quirky holiday tunes to share, while listening and learning about new ones. This all-ages event is free, but seating is limited; reserve your spot here. —Charles Drabkin
Rockabilly Legends
Rockabilly stars are descending upon the desert. At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, sleazy and bluesy rockers The Beat Farmers will rock Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. The outlaw outfit shined in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and has played scattered shows since 1995. Don’t miss their wildly entertaining mix of country, rock, blues and so much more. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
Here Kitty Kitty
Getting a pet for someone as a Christmas present is a VERY BAD idea, because a new pet is a commitment to that animal for the rest of its life. That being said, even during the holiday season, animals need homes, and the folks at Desert Catopia would like to help you Adopt a Friend from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Dec. 22. They will have cats and kittens available at the Spiritual Center of the Desert, at 45630 Portola Ave., in Palm Desert. If you need a new furball in your life, this is the purrrfect opportunity to give them the gift of a “fur-ever” home. The adoption fee is $65, which includes spay/neuter, vaccines and microchipping. Check out the Facebook event page for more information: —Charles Drabkin
A Very Klezmer Hanukkah
At 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, in the Cascade Lounge at the Agua Caliente Palm Springs, at 401 E. Amado Road, enjoy “A Klezmer Hanukkah Barry Sisters Tribute.” Acclaimed musician Skip Keller has assembled musicians and singers who will bring to life the rich sounds of Hanukkah and the beloved songs of the Barry Sisters, renowned for their captivating Yiddish and Hebrew renditions of popular tunes. Tickets for this 21-and-over concert range start at $17.85. Get more information and purchase your tickets here. —Charles Drabkin
Comedy Cool
A beloved comedian and host is making his way to Indio. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, funnyman Howie Mandel will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, at 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, in Indio. Whether you know the long-time standup comedian from his hosting gig on Deal or No Deal, his judging on America’s Got Talent, or his role as the voice of Gizmo in Gremlins, you know that this will be a night of laughter. Tickets start at $52.50. For more information, visit www.fantasyspringsresort.com —Matt King
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