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Step Into the Emerald City for an Unforgettable Evening!
Join the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Saturday, April 19, for UNLIMITED: A Wickedly Wonderful Celebration of Oz, a spectacular benefit concert supporting the continued development of live performance spaces at the Cultural Center.
This magical, one-night-only event brings together an incredible lineup of performers, headlined by Broadway star Julie Garnyé (Wicked, Come From Away, Cats). The concert will feature beloved music from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz and Wicked, all performed by a dazzling cast known as The OzDust Players.
The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with an Emerald City-themed pre-show celebration, complete with live DJ sets by Tina Turntables, Oz-inspired cocktails, a Build-a-Wand craft station, and interactive photo ops. Costumes are encouraged—get into the spirit and even receive your own Oz name upon arrival!
At 7 p.m., the curtain rises for a big-screen immersive concert experience that blends stunning visuals with powerhouse performances.
Don’t miss this extraordinary night of music, magic and community, all in support of local artists and live-arts programming. The Palm Springs Cultural Center is located at 2300 E. Baristo Road, in Palm Springs. Tickets start at just $37.92; get them here. (Sponsored content)
Helping Wild Animals
Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies (formerly the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter) is opening the Desert Wildlife Center. At 2 p.m., Thursday, April 10, Dr. Tianna Grant, a veterinarian for the organizations, will present “Caring for Wildlife: The Desert Wildlife Center’s Mission and How You Can Help” at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, at 71100 Highway 111. Learn why wildlife rehabilitation is essential for protecting biodiversity; about the role education plays in fostering coexistence with wildlife; and about the organization’s plans for providing care to ill, injured and orphaned animals. With baby-bird season in full swing, this program will provide timely tips on how we can support them and other wildlife. Learn more about this free talk here. —Charles Drabkin
Desert Country
A country star and recent Stagecoach performer is heading to Palm Springs for a free show. Doors open at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10, for an intimate show by twangy-pop sensation Maren Morris at The Saguaro, at 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. This is a rare chance to see a big star up close and personal in Palm Springs. The event is free, but you must RSVP at www.whiteclaw.com/musicrsvp. Admission is subject to capacity. —Matt King
Festival-Season Wellness
Get your mind right during Coachella Weekend 1! At 9 a.m., Saturday, April 12, the city of Indio is hosting Echo Lounge at Center Stage, at 82881 Miles Ave. The event, which runs until 9 p.m., will feature yoga sessions, DJs, a sound bath, a screening of the Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert documentary and a projection of the Coachella livestream. The event is free to attend! For more information, visit www.instagram.com/cityofindio. —Matt King
Party Down on a Wednesday
Enjoy a Coachella in-betweener event like no other. At 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, Goldenvoice’s local-friendly experience Chella returns to downtown Indio, at Center Stage, 82881 Miles Ave. Coachella performer and Mexico City reggaeton artist El Malilla is set to headline, with support from DJ Bolo, and local DJs Dxsko, J Patron, Lizz Castles and Bass Moves. The event is free for all ages. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/cityofindio. —Matt King
Locals in the Spotlight
Support local artists in between Coachella weekends. At 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, high desert gritty blues rockers Karma Dealers, heavy riff makers (((LEMMO))) and cosmic country folk outfit The Kearns Family will invade Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. This group of desert denizens will grace the legendary indoor stage during an unforgettable evening! Tickets are $13.73. For more information, visit www.pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
Wine Dinner With a View
At 5 p.m., Thursday, April 17, head to 4 Saints at the Kimpton Rowan, at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, in Palm Springs, for the Hundred Acre Wine Pairing Tasting Menu. This five-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by executive chef Richard Crespin looks fantastic and includes a dry-aged ribeye chop paired with Hundred Acre’s ARK Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. Although it is not a cheap ticket at $228 per person, it promises to be an elegant and unforgettable evening. Make your reservations and find out more here. —Charles Drabkin
Musical in Two Acts
One of my husband’s favorite musicals, Falsettos, is coming to Dezart Performs at the Pearl McManus Theater, at 314 S. Cahuilla Road, in Palm Springs. The company’s last show of the season is both hilarious and heartbreaking—a Tony Award-winning play that tells a story of family, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. The show runs at 7 p.m., Friday; and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, from April 18-27. Shows tend to sell out quickly, although they assure me that they can add seating at times. Tickets are $57 and can be purchased at dezartperforms.org. —Charles Drabkin
Support Your Public Lands
Celebrate Earth Day a little early at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, at 51500 Highway 74, in Palm Desert, from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19. Help the Friends of the Desert Mountains trim overgrown vegetation, clear out invasive weeds, and hand-water some of this year’s newly planted native species. Plan to get a little dirty, and come prepared with a hat, closed-toe shoes, and at least two liters of water per person. Instructions and all necessary equipment/tools will be provided. It’s free to attend, but they ask attendees to pre-register so they have a better idea of how much they can accomplish; do so and learn more here. —Charles Drabkin
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