The Secrets We Keep
Coachella Valley Repertory, at 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City, presents a production of the play Other Desert Cities, Wednesdays through Sundays, until Sunday, May 4. The play, set here in the Coachella Valley, explores the emotional turmoil that unfolds when a family faces the possibility of a long-held secret being exposed. The story takes place during the Iraq War, and its themes—particularly clashes between liberal and conservative family members—feel quite relevant today. This dramedy blends humor and heartache as it examines loyalty, truth and the cost of keeping the peace. Tickets for opening night on Thursday, April 24, are $110 and include valet parking and a pre-show reception. Tickets for all other performances are $80 and can be purchased at cvrep.org. —Charles Drabkin
Spandex, Masks, Tradition
Get ready for some high-flying desert action! At 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 25, experience Rumble in the Desert, an evening of Lucha Libre wrestling galore, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, at 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, in Indio. Witness the masked stars of New Tradition Lucha Libre provide the best suplexes, flips and elbow drops in sports entertainment! Tickets start at $62; get them and learn more at www.fantasyspringsresort.com. —Matt King
Connect With the Cosmos
In celebration of International Dark Sky Week, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is hosting the final Nighttime Star Party of the season at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground Campfire Center, at 200 Palm Canyon Drive, in Borrego Springs. State park staff and volunteers will connect visitors to the cosmos with assistance from San Diego Astronomy Association members from 8 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 26. If daytime viewing is more your style, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that same day, the park will have a special filtered solar telescope so visitors can safely view the sun at the visitors’ center. A day-use fee of $10 is charged per vehicle. For more information or to see other events at the state park, click here. —Charles Drabkin
Loco at Zoso
Hardcore punk rockers are heading to the heart of downtown Palm Springs. At 6 p.m., Saturday, April 26, raucous hardcore outfit Desmadre will perform inside the Fillmore room at Hotel Zoso, at 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive. Face Facts, Auditory Anguish, Dying Breath and A Suture Kit will open up the show. Tickets are $15 plus fees online, and $20 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. —Matt King
Beach Vibes
How about some surf music as temperatures in the Coachella Valley slowly start to rise? At 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, check out Surf’s Up, an evening of surfer-rock gems performed by the locally loved Gand Band, hosted at PS Underground, at 1700 S. Camino Real, in Palm Springs. Don’t miss this evening of reverbed riffs and sunburnt jams! Tickets are $189, and include a multi-course menu of delicious food! For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. —Matt King
The Red Barn Is Back
A local haunt returns—with great bands! At 6 p.m., Sunday, April 27, live music returns to the newly renovated Red Barn, at 73290 Highway 111, in Palm Desert. A trio of alternative rockers are set to perform—don’t miss sets from Tourists, Brosquitos and Pretty Much Cousins. Check out the Red Barn’s new look, and support live music! Tickets are $10, available at the door. The show is 21+. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/kickassbooking. —Matt King
For Keisha D
One of the most beloved members of our community, Keisha D, needs some support. Because of a serious stroke, she cannot perform while she is at home recuperating. The good folks at One Eleven Bar, at 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City, with a bunch of the valley’s top talent—including Vanity Halston, Ron Pass, Billly L’Amour and Colton Ford—are coming together from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, for A Benefit Show Supporting Keisha D. Don’t miss this opportunity to give back to someone who gives so much to our community! This is not a ticketed event, and I have seen a lot of interest on social media, so arrive early—and be prepared to be generous; learn more here. If you can’t make it that evening but still want to help out, head to the GoFundMe raising money on her behalf. —Charles Drabkin
Saddle Up!
The weekend of Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4 brings a celebration of Western charm, community spirit and rodeo fun, via the Palm Springs Hot Rodeo. Dance and pool parties, as well as the awards ceremonies, are held in Palm Springs at various bars and the host hotel, while the rodeo competitions—including bull riding, roping, racing and the popular goat-dressing contest—are held at the Dysart Equestrian Park, at 2101 W. Victory Ave., in Banning. The weekend pass is $35, including general admission on Saturday and Sunday; VIP passes and single-day tickets are also available. For more information, visit psrodeo.org. —Charles Drabkin
Retro Rewind
Dust off your Walkman; grab your slap bracelets; and prepare to be transported back in time at Retro Palm Springs, taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 4, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros. This fan convention celebrates the vibrant eras of the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s, offering attendees a chance to re-live the magic of their favorite decades. Meet and greet stars from iconic TV shows like Morgan Fairchild, Mario Lopez and Tori Spelling; and shop for collectibles, fashion and memorabilia. Although this is a first-time event locally, the team behind it has 30 years of experience producing similar events in Southern California. Tickets start at $33.87; learn more at retropalmsprings.com. —Charles Drabkin
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