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While the summer desert heat is still blazing, Palm Springs’ iconic supper club, Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, has announced a fall season that will bring some of the hottest stars to the valley’s coolest performance space with a roster of artists certain to sell out quickly. For tickets, visit www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
September highlights include Elvis: The Early Years With Scot Bruce (Friday, Sept. 6); Debby Holiday (Saturday, Sept. 7); Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine, “the Laurel and Hardy of drag” (The New York Times) in Battle of the Bitches: Ladies of the Eighties (Friday, Sept. 13); Purple Room favorite Jonathan Karrant with One for My Baby: The Johnny Mercer Songbook (Saturday, Sept 14); and the return of Jane Monheit for two nights only, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21.
Closing out the month will be Chuck Sweeney as Miss Peggy Lee in Peggy’s Back (Friday, Sept. 27); and Grammy Award nominee and legendary singer, songwriter and entertainer Clint Holmes, a Las Vegas institution (three-time winner of “Casino Entertainer of the Year” and “Best Singer”), showcasing the impeccable artistry he has honed in a 40-plus-year career, on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Music in the Museum
Wayne Cobham, who has four Grammy Awards to his credit, brings his trumpet every Thursday in August to the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive. Considering that Cobham performed with Lou Reed, Ray Charles, the Four Tops and numerous other greats, audiences will be in for a treat. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, local pianist Tommy Dodson will join him to perform classics. Thursday nights at the museum are free, as is this special performance, so check out some of the great exhibits the museum offers. For more information, visit www.psmuseum.org/events. —Charles Drabkin
Your Turn in the Spotlight
Enjoy local craft beer and local talent at the same time! At 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, check out Open Mic Night at Coachella Valley Brewing Company, 30640 Gunther St., in Thousand Palms. From 6 to 7 p.m., family-friendly performers will have time to share their talents; from 7 to 8 p.m., the open mic will be uncensored. All performers—from musicians to comedians and beyond—are welcome. The evening is hosted by taproom manager and standup comic Wes Gainey. The event is free to attend and happens every Thursday. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
A Hitchcock Classic
On the first Friday of each month through October, the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, is showing classic films by Alfred Hitchcock, including introductions and discussions led by Hitchcock experts Richard Edwards and Steven Smith. This month’s offering, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, is Strangers on a Train. In this classic film, a tennis star is enraged by his wife’s refusal to finalize their divorce so he can marry a senator’s daughter—and a conversation with a stranger sets in motion a deadly chain of events. Tickets are $13.65 and can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Time to Learn
Valley creatives are teaming up for some youth outreach. At 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, the Coachella Valley Youth Summit will take place at the Coachella Library, 1500 Sixth St., in Coachella. A group that includes comedians, artists, screen printers, booking agents and cultural dancers will be leading workshops that will engage and educate desert youth. (Full disclosure: I will be leading a workshop on journalism.) The event is free to attend for youth in grades 7-12, and registration is recommended via email (coachellavalleyyouthsummit@gmail.com) or an Instagram private message. A parent or guardian must sign a participation waiver upon arrival. For more information, visit instagram.com/coachellavalleyyouthsummit. —Matt King
Like Thunderdome, but With Pianos
Felix and Fingers will bring their talents to the stage for Dueling Piano Night at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the La Quinta Brewing Company, 74714 Technology Drive, in Palm Desert. The audience picks the songs, which ensures a comic and energetic night of music. Reserved seating is $10 per person with a minimum of two guests and can be purchased here—or take your chances with free seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at www.laquintabrewing.com/events. —Charles Drabkin
You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette comes to the Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, as well as Morgan Wade. The Canadian singer-songwriter is known for her raw, emotional lyrics that cut through life’s complexities, where she navigates the “Jagged Little Pills” of heartbreak. Her music often delves into the “Ironic” with poignant yet playful critiques of life’s unpredictability. Tickets start at $53.40 and can be purchased at acrisurearena.com. —Charles Drabkin
Splish, Splash, Dance
The valley’s massive summer music pool party returns this month! From Friday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 11, experience the first weekend of Splash House, an event that combines some of the world’s best DJs with a nonstop party in and around resort swimming pools. Some highlights include The Blessed Madonna, dance-music purveyors Gorgon City B2B Green Velvet, French house icon HUGEL, and so many others. Splash House takes place at three Palm Springs resorts: The Renaissance (888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way), Margaritaville (1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive) and The Saguaro (1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive), with after-hours parties at the Palm Springs Air Museum (745 N. Gene Autry Trail). Festival passes start at $269; after-hours passes start at $96; and you must be 21+ to attend. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit splashhouse.com. —Matt King
Gaze at Heavenly Bodies
Craft a deeper relationship with the beautiful desert night sky. At 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, take a trip up to Whitewater Preserve, 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, in Whitewater, for a Star Party put on by The Wildlands Conservancy. Fancy telescopes will be onsite to allow attendees to take a closer look at space, as the goal of the event, held in partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers, is to educate people about both space and the preserve. Space is limited to 50 people, so sign up ASAP! The event is free, but donations are welcomed to support The Wildlands Conservancy. For more info, visit the Eventbrite page. To learn more about the preserve, The Wildlands Conservancy and other events, visit wildlandsconservancy.org. —Matt King
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