Sound Meets Light
Need an escape from the craziness? Well, you should know that the Sound Immersion Experience in the Light Room takes place at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at Desert Integrative Wellness, 45190 Club Drive, in Indian Wells. Hosted by The Energetic Wellness and Natural 7 Alchemy, with tickets starting at $75, the experience will include sound-immersion practitioners using singing bowls and other resonant instruments to create layers of live sound. What makes this sound bath a little different is the setting: The light room adds an immersive light environment, creating a multisensory space where participants can settle in and simply vibe. No previous experience with singing bowls, meditation or sitting quietly with your own thoughts is required. For more information or to register, click here. —Charles Drabkin
The Way We Were
Well before smartphones and social media, gay men were documenting their lives, friendships and communities. JOY’N US, a multimedia exhibition by artist Travis Hutchison, brings some of that documentation to light, and opens during the Perez Art District’s Fourth Friday Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Materias Primas, at 68895 Perez Road, Suite I-10, in Cathedral City. Timed to coincide with Greater Palm Springs Pride, the exhibition features hundreds of previously unseen photographs by Frank Diernhammer, a Hollywood photographer who documented gay male life in the 1970s. Visitors can explore vintage portraits, rare footage of the 1975 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade and issues of The Advocate from the era. The exhibition also includes a virtual-reality experience. Admission is free. The exhibition runs through Nov. 22, with regular hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday, and extended daily hours during Pride Week, Nov. 2-8. For more information, visit materiasprimas.studio. —Charles Drabkin
Momos, Mantras and Mindfulness
You don’t have to travel to Asia to explore Tibetan art and Buddhist traditions—although Borrego Springs is still a bit of a drive. Tibet Comes to Borrego: A Tibetan Healing Festival brings Tibetan Buddhist monk and contemporary artist Lama Tashi Norbu to Yellow Woman Ranch, at 302 Palm Canyon Drive, in Borrego Springs, from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Tuesday, Oct. 27, for four days of art, food, meditation and Buddhist teachings. The schedule includes a primer on Tibetan sacred tattoos, hands-on sacred calligraphy, a Buddha-painting class, and opportunities to watch Lama Tashi paint while chanting Tibetan mantras. For the complete schedule and pricing, click here. —Charles Drabkin
Fowl Play
Swan Lake is getting a circus makeover, and things are going to be ducky. Australian contemporary circus company Circa brings Duck Pond to the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, in Palm Desert, for performances at 2 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. Performers trade traditional ballet steps for acrobatics, mixing the familiar fairy tale with physical comedy and a generous helping of feathers. Director Yaron Lifschitz created the production, which brings ballet, theater and circus into the same pond. These performances mark its Southern California debut. For tickets (which start at $49 for adults, and $10 for kids) and more information, visit www.mccallumtheatre.org/productions/duck-pond. —Charles Drabkin
Alt-Rockers on the Rise
The next generation of alternative rock is here! At 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Coachella Valley grunge-revitalists Whitewater continue on their impressive rock trajectory with a headlining performance at The Dune Room, at 82707 Miles Ave., in Indio. After being praised by Kyuss vocalist John Garcia for their raw and heavy sound, Whitewater has been on a tear, packing out Pappy and Harriet’s for their debut single release show, and gaining nearly a million views and streams across social media and music platforms. Don’t miss the chance to say you saw this band before they really blew up! Energetic alt rockers S8NT ELEKTRIC and new hi-dez band mutklub will open. Tickets are $11.67 online, or $15 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit duneroomindio.com. —Matt King
Get Your Mosh On at Denny’s
More than a decade ago, a video of a hardcore punk band performing inside of a Denny’s went viral, and the lead singer’s introductory sentence—“What the f— is up Denny’s?”—became an instant meme in music culture. Now, the Coachella Valley is up next in the viral punk Denny’s legacy! At 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, catch four hard and heavy bands perform inside the Denny’s at 72244 Varner Road, in Thousand Palms. Post-hardcore pros Mella are the main entree, while the appetizers include progressive emos Lost Not Found, math rock screamers Just Let Me Go, and melodic metalcore maniacs Materia. The show is free for all ages, but arrive early, because there is a limited capacity, and no ins and outs are allowed. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/noisepile. —Matt King
Loud and Proud
Heavy, hooded rockers head to the high desert! At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, avant-garde luminaries Sunn O))) will perform a magical evening of doom and drone metal at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, at 59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Joshua Tree. Sunn O))), named after a guitar amplifier, are one of the loudest bands ever, and their live shows combine experimental, slow and genre-blending heaviness with dark cloaks and fog. The wild nature of the desert landscape is sure to enhance the already atmospheric sounds of this pioneering band. Black Mountain Duo and Leila Bordreuil are set to open. Tickets are $52.85. For tickets and more information, click here. —Matt King
Spooky Sounds
A number of local bands are getting together to celebrate Halloween (a day early)! At 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, get your spooky selves to Halloween Fest, a backyard concert happening at Julian’s House, at 47571 Luzon St., in Indio. Eight desert bands will showcase their solid sound, so on the eve of the scariest night of the year, sink your fake vampire-teeth into a great selection of local music! Gear, St. Camino (pictured), Violet Hour, South Cliff, Atomic Aim, Loungewear, Ventura and Fighting Fighters are all set to perform. The show is free to attend if you arrive in a costume, or $5 at the door without a costume. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/violet_hour_kinda. —Matt King
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