11 Days a Week: April 17-27, 2025

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This Saturday! 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)

Pot-Chella?

Celebrate 420 this weekend! Starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, check out Roots & Dub Inna Valley, a celebration of reggae roots and vibes, at Saint Boniface Hotel, at 44925 Oasis St., in Indio. There will be two full size sound systems poolside, featuring performances from Roots One International (featuring Raztek Roots and Selecta Kojak), Jah Thunder Sound System, Love Eternal Sound System, Vasquez.Music, I Townley and Mozaiq. A dab bar, an entheogen booth and more will all be available as well. You must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $25.85, available on Eventbrite. —Matt King

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Palm Canyon Theatre Takes Place April 18-27

Palm Canyon Theatre proudly presents the powerful stage adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, based on the celebrated novel by Ken Kesey. This poignant, darkly humorous drama takes audiences deep into the heart of a mental institution, exploring the boundaries between sanity and madness, freedom and control.

After being convicted of a petty crime, the charismatic and rebellious Randle P. McMurphy (Sean Timothy Brown) attempts to avoid prison time by faking insanity. He expects a short stint in a cushy facility but quickly discovers the oppressive regime of Nurse Ratched (Erin Shull) and the harsh realities of institutional life.

The talented cast also includes Ron Coronado as Chief Bromden, Jackson Enzler as Billy Bibbit, Larry Martin as Cheswick, Tim Steele as Scanlon, Nick Edwards as Martini, Brent Anderson as Dale Harding, Alan Berry as Ruckley, Christine Michele as Candy Starr, Janet Patterson as Nurse Flinn, Timothy Rathke as Sandra, David Brooks as Aide Turkel, Bryan Kreissinger Denk as Dr. Spivey, Rob Kreisinger Denk as Aide Warren, and Kristoph Stein-Steele as Aide Williams. The production is directed by Luke Rainey with set and lighting design by J.W. Layne, projections by Nick Edwards, and props by Jackson Enzler.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest runs at Palm Canyon Theatre April 18-27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursdays; 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $41 for adults; $33 for seniors; and $20 for students (including fees). Use Promo Code “CVI” for $2 off. Call the box office at 760-323-5123 or order online at palmcanyontheatre.org. Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. (Sponsored content)

Little Artists

Schools are on break, and that means some kids need things to do. Art Major, at 78309 Highway 111, in La Quinta, is hosting Spring Break Craft Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 18; and Monday, April 21, through Friday, April 25. Art Major is a creative space where kids can explore, play and create, no matter their skill level. Every day brings a new opportunity for kids to express themselves, from painting and sculpting to collage and mixed media! The cost is $65 per day, or $275 for a one-week pass. Find out more and get kids registered at artmajorstudio.com/la-quinta-california. —Charles Drabkin

Leading Ladies, Palm Springs Style

Join the gorgeous Matthew Martin at Oscars Palm Springs, at 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, in Palm Springs, at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, for Hollywood Royalty, a cabaret experience honoring the iconic leading ladies of classic cinema. With live vocals, humor and a whole lot of camp, Martin channels legends like Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Peggy Lee in a show radiating nostalgia and wit. Martin has captivated audiences across the world and starred in drag parodies and productions like Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte and Bitch Slap. Fans of old Hollywood, live cabaret and unforgettable characters won’t want to miss this fabulous night. Tickets start at $39.95 and $59.95 and can be purchased at oscarspalmsprings.com. —Charles Drabkin

A Link Between Palm Springs and Tinseltown

At 11 a.m., Sunday, April 27, enjoy a free community presentation about a Palm Springs landmark. During “Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey,” historian Jim Cook will discuss how the Plaza Theatre helped shape the valley. Attendees will also receive updates on the progress of the restoration. The Plaza has linked Hollywood to Palm Springs since the 1930s, from major film premieres to nationally broadcast radio shows; just type “Jack Benny Radio Hour Palm Springs” into YouTube to listen for yourself. Although the event at the Palm Springs Convention Center, at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, is free, space is limited, so RSVP here. —Charles Drabkin