Closing Party
A high desert venue and restaurant is closing its doors. After just a little less than a year in business, Mojave Gold, at 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley, is hosting a final weekend of food and shows. At 9 p.m., Friday, May 1, ’90s ska outfit The Slackers will bring the horn-tastic grooves to the desert; the band is celebrating 35 years of rockin’ rhythms! If you haven’t had a chance to check out the immaculate sonic and succulent vibes at Mojave Gold, now is your last chance! Tickets are $28.96 in advance, and $34.22 on the day of the show. For tickets and more information, visit mojavegolddesert.com. —Matt King
Desert Night, Open Dance Floors
The Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms Music Series is wrapping up at Freedom Plaza, at 6547 Freedom Way, in Twentynine Palms. At 6 p.m., Saturday, May 2, Twinkle Toes Dance Company encourages kids of all ages to start moving their bodies. Then Neil Soiland, a Los Angeles–based artist, will perform cinematic, retro-inspired soundscapes with a modern twist; he will be followed by Americana mainstay Dan Navarro. Admission is free, and blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets are encouraged—as is a willingness to join in the fun! For more information, visit www.29palmsmusic.org. —Charles Drabkin
These Are the Tickets You’re Looking For
Long before “May the Fourth” became an annual excuse for (bad) puns, Star Wars changed everything. If you were in Palm Springs in 1977, the historic Camelot Theatre was the place to see the film. Today, the building is now the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, and what’s officially called Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope is returning to the screen The pre-show begins at 5 p.m., Monday, May 4, with vintage trailers, commercials and interviews. The famous intro starts rolling across the screen at 6 p.m. The evening also features an in-person conversation with John Stark, a former People senior entertainment editor who attended the original 1977 test screening—seated just behind George Lucas. General admission tickets are $13.64, with children’s tickets (12 and under) $9.42. Costumes are welcome! Learn more and get your ticket here. —Charles Drabkin
Four Voices, One Winner
After four weeks of friendly competition, Cabaret Riot at Revolution Stage Company, at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, is celebrating its finale at 7 p.m., Monday, May 4. Winners from the four weeks leading up to the finale will return to compete for local bragging rights and prizes—including their own cabaret show at RSC, a fantastic next step for anyone building a presence on the Coachella Valley cabaret scene. There will be a mix of styles, bold song choices, and plenty of fun to keep the audience engaged. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.revolutionstagecompany.com/cabaretriot. —Charles Drabkin
Music Stars of the Future
Support art by local college students! At 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, College of the Desert’s Music Club presents the C.O.D. Student Music Showcase, an afternoon of live music from students in the college’s music program, hosted at the Pollock Theater (connected to the Carol Meier Lecture Hall) at 43500 Monterey Ave., in Palm Desert. You can catch sets from The Divines and Lazuli Bones, as well as a performance by solo artist Nylea Aguilar, and the debut show from Ojos Rojos. The event is free! For more information, visit instagram.com/musicclubcod. —Matt King
Tribute to Trini
The legacy of a music legend—who was a part-time Coachella Valley resident—lives on! At 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, dynamic music-tribute duo The Gand Band presents Viva Trini Lopez at Spirit Animal, at 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite B, in Palm Springs. Trini Lopez, who lived in Palm Springs in his later years, was a prominent figure in the music world, making hits in the late ’50s and early ’60s—which earned the attention of Frank Sinatra! The Gands will honor their late friend through stories of perseverance and hilarity, alongside performances that showcase his musical genius. Tickets start at $42.39. For tickets and more information, visit the Eventbrite link. —Matt King
Big Hair, Bigger Laughs
Thursday nights are always busy in Palm Springs, and at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, that busy-ness will include four-part harmony, bluegrass instruments and wigs that need their own zip code. She Haw, a long-running country drag quartet, will bring music and mischief to Bar Valerie at the Velvet Rope Hotel, at 120 W. Veredasur. The group tells their story of looking for love in all the right places with all the wrong men, set to classic country tunes performed both a cappella and with live instrumentation. This performance also supports Home for a Home, an organization that helps the people of Guatemala with housing. For more information or to get your $37 tickets, visit www.she-haw.com. —Charles Drabkin
Big Sounds at Giant Rock
Put the rock in desert rock! At 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9, desert-rock icons Yawning Man are set to perform at one of the most iconic local landmarks, Giant Rock, in Landers. The band is truly one of the pioneers of the iconic desert music scene, cited as an inspirational band for the acts (Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age) that put our scene on the map. Yawning Man was one of the first bands to perform “generator shows,” where bands went into the remote desert to perform long jams. Decades later, the band is returning to a remote location to showcase their 40-year legacy. The band is asking for donations of $40, which includes an exclusive tote with special merch items. Giant Rock doesn’t have a physical address, but can be found on most map sites. For tickets and more information, click here. —Matt King
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