Forty Writers in One Library
The Rancho Mirage Library, at 71100 Highway 111, will become a storytelling haven from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, when the Palm Springs Writers Guild Book Festival brings in 40 local authors for a day of meeting readers, signing books and reading work aloud. The setup feels a bit like wandering through a lively literary neighborhood: a reading circle with live excerpts, a conference room packed with panel discussions, and a closing workshop for anyone looking to sharpen their own writing. Admission is free, and the day is both a celebration of the valley’s writing community and a chance to support local scribes during the holiday season. For more information, visit palmspringswritersguild.org/2025-December-Book-Festival. —Charles Drabkin
Holiday Faves in Downtown Indio
Get ready for the holidays with a free concert! At 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, the city of Indio is hosting a holiday concert at Center Stage, at 82881 Miles Avenue. Radio Ready, one of the nation’s top cover bands, will fill your heart with Christmas cheer as they pour 100% of their musical energy into those holiday tunes you know and love! While supplies last, grab a Santa hat handed out by the city, and if you’re one of the first 100 guests, enjoy a free burger from Indio favorite Papa Headz! Get jolly with big holiday hits on one of the biggest local stages! The event is free. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
New Music on Vinyl
Celebrate the release of new vinyl singles from local soul bands—and a brand-new local supergroup! At 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, Coachella Valley soul act Café Canela will host a release party for their latest 7” single, “Secret Admirer”/“When You’re Here,” at Rosemary HiFi, at 45120 Oasis St., in Indio. This soulful duo have been making waves across the desert and beyond, as their mix of desert sounds and classic soul have gone viral online. Café Canela will be DJing vinyl and selling copies of their new record—and they will be joined by Burgundy Blues, another desert band with a soul vibe. The evening also serves as a release party for the latest 7” single from Burgundy Blues, “Dream of You,” which, on the B-side, features a collaboration track from both bands under the name Thee Hi Lifes. Come enjoy some vinyl jams; support local music on wax; and enjoy the soulful vibe! The event is free, but you must be 21+ to attend. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/rosemary.hifi. —Matt King
Surf Celebration
Catch a wave all the way to the high desert! At 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, enjoy an evening of reverb rock and surfy sounds at the Desert Beach Party, hosted at Mojave Gold, 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. The Jimmy Dale Trio are set to headline; Jimmy will be honoring the iconic surf rock sound made famous by his father, the king of surf guitar, Dick Dale! Expect some Dick Dale classics, some fresh takes on the surf sound, and some washed-out guitar madness. Local punks Hot Patooties are set to open the show. Tickets are $17.41. For tickets and more information, visit mojavegolddesert.com. —Matt King
Geometry, Landscape and Light
Seven Feathers Gallery, a showcase of the talent of the Coachella Valley located in the Augustine Casino, 84001 Avenue 54, in Coachella, is featuring local artist Terry Hastings, starting with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17. The show highlights his newest work, shaped by the Joshua Tree landscape, as well as digital pieces and abstract photography that bend color and geometry—and offer the occasional mystery. Guests can nibble on complimentary appetizers, talk with the artist and see his floating-frame canvases and archival prints. Admission is free, but space at the reception is limited, and RSVPs to lgrant@augustinecasino.com are required. The exhibition runs through Jan. 5. For more information, visit augustinecasino.com/seven-feathers-gallery or instagram.com/mr_terry_hastings. —Charles Drabkin
A Little Soul on a December Night
Need a little break from Christmas? Head to the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Palm Springs, at 401 E. Amado Road, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, for the latest edition of Jews Do the Blues. Deanna Bogart leads the night; she’s won five Blues Music Awards for Horn Instrumentalist of the Year, thanks to her genre-hopping style that ranges from blues to jazz to boogie woogie. She’s shared stages with legends like B.B. King and Ray Charles, so a lounge show in Palm Springs should feel like an intimate treat. Rabbi David Lazar joins her with vocals, sax and easy banter. The performance supports Or Hamidbar, a local hub for progressive Jewish spirituality. Tickets start at $28.52, and the event is 21 and over. For more information, visit orhamidbar.org/jews-do-the-blues. —Charles Drabkin
Holiday Blooms—and Brunch!
If your dining table could use some seasonal magic, a morning spent with flowers and a mimosa might do the trick. At 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, the Palm Springs Surf Club, at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, is hosting a holiday centerpiece workshop led by Enchanted Floral Design. The $75 ticket price covers everything: supplies, instruction, a brunch buffet and a welcome mimosa—and you’ll walk out with a handmade centerpiece. It is an easy way to add a little calm to the December rush, and a pleasant excuse to linger over brunch while doing something creative. For more information and reserve your seat, visit palmspringssurfclub.com/news. —Charles Drabkin
Fab Four Holidays
Get festive with a tribute to famous friends from across the pond! At 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles will bring a holiday show to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, at 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, in Indio. On top of the usual acclaimed tribute to the iconic moptops—from the songs and voices to the costumes and hair—this Beatles celebration will include a dash of Christmas fun, as the group will play some of the holiday tunes made famous by members of the Fab Four. Have a “Wonderful Christmastime” or a “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” Tickets start at $52.50. For tickets and more information, visit www.fantasyspringsresort.com. —Matt King
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