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Dining Out for Life Is Thursday, April 23
Dining Out for Life Greater Palm Springs returns on Thursday, April 23, and DAP Health is inviting our community to Dine Out. Give Back. and help strengthen access to care across the Coachella Valley.
The concept is simple: Local restaurants, bars and coffee shops donate a generous percentage of their sales to DAP Health—and our community shows up to dine out and do good.
The proceeds support whole-person HIV care at DAP Health, including primary care, mental health support, and specialized programs and services—because caring for someone means caring for the whole person.
Making a positive impact in our community has never been easier.
Greater Palm Springs may be one of the smallest participating areas in this national campaign, but thanks to the commitment of local businesses and diners, we’ve been a top-three fundraiser nationwide for the last three years—a level of community support few markets can match.
View the full list of participating locations and make your plan to dine out and do good at daphealth.org/dofl-participating-locations. (Sponsored Content)
Get Into the Groove
Punk-rock icon Henry Rollins famously said, “Yes, yes, y’all, it’s not hipster, elitist hype—vinyl sounds better. Much better. There is actual music in those grooves.” Don’t believe Rollins? Head to Vintage Vinyl Thursdays, happening at 8 p.m., every Thursday, inside the Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs, at 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive. Every week, a different DJ or performer will share deep cuts and crowd favorites, all on wax. As the streaming era persists, it’s important to cherish the physical! The event is free to attend. Most Ace Hotel events are 21+. For more information, visit acehotel.com/palm-springs. —Matt King
Over the Wall
The desert is being blessed with a production of a deeply moving musical. From Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 26, experience the dark, dramatic and transformative show Kiss of the Spider Woman, running at Palm Canyon Theatre, at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. The show, set in a Latin American prison, explores societal, emotional and political themes through the relationship shared between a gay window dresser and a political revolutionary who wind up as cellmates. Tickets start at $46 for adults/seniors, and $20 for children and students with ID. For tickets and more information, visit palmcanyontheatre.net. —Matt King
Modern Men Presents ‘Sing Out!’
After years of extraordinary leadership, Dr. Stan Hill takes the podium for the final time as artistic director of Modern Men—a milestone moment honoring his remarkable legacy and lasting impact. This concert is both a celebration of his achievements and a tribute to the future he has helped shape.
Taking place at the historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, where Modern Men proudly serves as the ensemble-in-residence, Sing Out! is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful program featuring some of the most beautiful music ever written—from the soaring lyricism of Ennio Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe” to a radiant selection from Birds of Paradise.
Audiences will experience a dynamic blend of beloved works and bold new pieces from leading choruses across the country, along with a breathtaking male/male pas de deux performed with a live string quartet.
Join us for this unforgettable evening celebrating artistry, community, and the power of the human voice at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18; and 3 p.m., Sunday, April 19, at the Plaza Theatre, at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets start at $48.05. Get tickets at www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/modern-men-sing-out. (Sponsored Content)
A Night of Broadway
Broadway loves coming to Baristo Road—and this time, the star is Sierra Boggess, the Olivier Award-nominated singer and actor who Andrew Lloyd Webber called “the best Christine” in Phantom of the Opera. She will headline the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s 2026 Spring Gala Fundraiser Concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. The evening begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. and also includes a tribute to Dr. Tom Truhe, who is retiring after two decades of bringing Broadway talent to the desert. Tickets are $110.73; get them and more info at psculturalcenter.ticketspice.com/palm-springs-cultural-center-presents-sierra-boggess. —Charles Drabkin
Master of the Keys
Catch classical piano wizardry at an amazing local venue. At 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, dazzling pianist Yuja Wang, alongside the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, will perform at the McCallum Theatre, at 73000 Fred Waring Drive, in Palm Desert. Wang’s 30-plus years of experience behind the keys (at only 39 years old) is evident from the first few notes, and her ability to perform melancholic melodies, somber serenades and joyful jams is truly something to behold! This performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic is particularly special. She’s also known for pushing fashion boundaries in the classical world with her sparkly, vibrant dresses. Tickets start at $73. For tickets and more information, visit www.mccallumtheatre.org. —Matt King
Speaking for the Trees
In Rancho Mirage, Earth Day means tree planting; snow cones to keep you cool while you explore; and a screening of The Lorax. The city’s Sustainability Department hosts its Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, at 71100 Highway 111. The day starts outside with a tree-planting ceremony at 11 a.m., then shifts indoors for a stretch of hands-on activities from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including games, an animal presentation, and even a chance to make your own laundry soap! There will also be tree giveaways while supplies last. The afternoon winds down with a 4 p.m. screening of The Lorax, a reminder of how important it is to speak for the trees. For more information, click here. —Charles Drabkin
An Unlikely Phone Call
Back in 2014, I saw the original production of Ernest Shackleton Loves Me at the Balagan Theatre in Seattle, so I am excited to see how this musical has changed and matured over the years, when it opens at Coachella Valley Repertory with a preview on Wednesday, April 22, and runs through Sunday, May 10, at 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City. The story follows Kat, a single mom and video game composer, who ends up in a conversation across time with Sir Ernest Shackleton, who is stuck in Antarctica in the early 1900s. Running Wednesdays through Sundays with tickets ranging from $70 to $105, it is an odd little musical, and that is part of the appeal. For more information, visit www.cvrep.org. —Charles Drabkin
Smoke, Sunshine and Pride
The Big Gay BBQ returns from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 25; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, April 26, in the Arenas District of downtown Palm Springs. This fundraiser for Greater Palm Springs Pride has moved from the searing temperatures of June to the more reasonable late April, so we can enjoy the grilled meats, the music and the company without constantly looking for shade. Admission to the two-day block party is free, and there is a full lineup of barbecue vendors selling everything from brisket and ribs to sides and sweets, along with outdoor beverage lounges, live bands and DJs. For more information, visit pspride.org/biggaybbq. —Charles Drabkin
A Return to the Spotlight
A local entertainer will perform his first solo cabaret show in seven years! At 7 p.m., Sunday, April 26, Desert Ensemble Theatre’s artistic director, Jerome Elliott, will perform an emotion-evoking evening of music at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. DET is hosting its final four performances this weekend, bringing a 15-season run of local theater productions to an end. Elliott’s show, The Bridges I’m Manically Counting, will feature musical matrimony provided by pianist and music director Christopher Marlowe, and it is directed by Tim Ewing. Tickets are $37.89. For tickets and more information, visit www.psculturalcenter.org. —Matt King
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