Vinyl Revelry
Celebrate the latest release from one of the greatest nu metal and shoegaze bands ever. At 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, Idyllwild record store Midnite Moon, at 54225 N. Circle Drive, Unit 1, is hosting a listening party for the brand new Deftones album, private music. Midnite Moon is one of less than 100 record stores throughout the world to be hosting a listening party for this album, and the band has provided the store with tons of free swag and limited-edition vinyl! While the new sounds and heavy jams from the iconic band are already exciting, free Deftones merch makes things even better. Shirts and a test pressing of the record will be raffled off, and there will be laminates and door-hangers available on a first come, first served basis. The event is free to attend, but the free gifts require a purchase of the LP. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/_midnitemoon_. —Matt King
Moshing Inevitable
Enjoy punk and hardcore from all over! At 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, the Sacramento hardcore group Crowd Control is set to perform at the Coachella Valley Collective, at 1030 Sixth St., Unit 8, in Coachella. Opening the show: Northwestern Oregon fight-music outfit Mad Choice; brutal punk-rockers Dawg Fight, from the East Bay of San Francisco; Bodyshot, bringing crash-out core jams from Tacoma, Wash.; and local beatdown bros Built to Break (pictured). Come support touring bands from across the West! Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit instagram.com/hotstuffbooking. —Matt King
Singing ‘Sincerely’
Two performers that appeared at Coachella are returning to the desert! At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, soul pop star Kali Uchis, and rockin’ soul-revival band Thee Sacred Souls (pictured) are set to perform at Acrisure Arena, at 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert. Experience a blissfully smooth and tight funky rock show from the Souls, before Kali Uchis, one of pop’s most soulful stars, brings her powerful voice and catchy tunes to the stage. If you didn’t catch Thee Sacred Souls at Coachella this year, or Uchis in 2023, then go witness a pair of the best modern artists tackling the charts today! Tickets start at $113.90. For tickets and more info, visit acrisurearena.com. —Matt King
Chill Out for Charity
Join the California Desert Association of Realtors’ Young Professionals Network at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, for Scoop of Support, an ice cream social that brings together fun, networking and nonprofit impact at the Cambria Gallery, at 42210 Cook St., Suite M, in Palm Desert. Enjoy complimentary ice cream and appetizers while meeting representatives of some of the Coachella Valley’s most inspiring organizations, including Bridges to Hope, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, and Guide Dogs of the Desert (who will bring adorable service puppies-in-training!). This family-friendly mixer is free to attend, although donations are strongly encouraged in support of these nonprofits. Space is limited, so be sure to register at cdaronline.org/event/scoop-of-support. —Charles Drabkin
Vote Now!
Sit, Stay, Slay
Ethylina Canne and Boozehounds, at 2080 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, are teaming up to bring you a bingo night you didn’t know you needed: Bow Wow Bingo, hosted by Ms. Canne and her sidekick pup, Joey. At 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, and then again on the last Wednesday of every month, you and your furry best friends are welcome to join the fun. This month, for the first time, you can choose your seats in advance. The games will take place inside the newly refreshed space, with room to spread out, sip and snack. Enjoy delicious food, half-off select bottles of wine, and a menu that pairs perfectly with sass, laughs and maybe a little side-eye. Each Bow Wow Bingo benefits a different local nonprofit, and this month’s event supports The Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center. Reserve your seats here. —Charles Drabkin
Tacos, Tunes and Scholarships
Join Club de Mujeres Latinas de DHS at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, for a night of tacos and karaoke at a Tacos Fundraiser! This community event will raise funds for scholarships for members of the Desert Hot Springs High School Class of 2026. Everyone is invited to enjoy delicious tacos, sing along with karaoke, and contribute to a worthy cause benefiting deserving students in Desert Hot Springs. Admission to the event, held at 10598 Cactus Drive, in Desert Hot Springs, is free, and tacos cost just $3 each, with raffle tickets for $10, so please give generously to support the worthy students. For more information, check out the Facebook group. —Charles Drabkin
Hot on the Tracks
A ’70s soul and funk group that recently experienced a viral resurgence is headed for Rancho Mirage. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, Motown legends the Commodores are set to perform at The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. The funk-stars behind the great groove of “Brick House” and the soulful soft anthem “Easy” have made music so timeless that nearly 50 years after “Easy” reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the song exploded on TikTok, exposing the R&B stylings of the Commodores to a whole new generation. Don’t miss a unification of ages and a soul-heavy musical journey! Tickets start at $38.41. For more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com. —Matt King
Get Groovy
The Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, is bringing back the Sunday matinee with a blast of peace, love and psychedelia. At 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, join the revolution for a groovy screening of Hair! Set against the tumult of the Vietnam era, this musical follows a band of free spirits who blast bongos, bare their souls and belt out hymns of rebellion like “Aquarius” and “Let the Sun Shine In.” Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of tie-dye dreams, classic Broadway bravado, and maybe a little nostalgia. Tickets are $13.64, available at www.psculturalcenter.org.—Charles Drabkin
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