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Artists Council Presents ‘Wrap It Up!’ Holiday Art Show and Sale
Art enthusiasts and holiday shoppers are in for a treat at the upcoming Wrap It Up! Show and Sale. This event features an exquisite collection of 2-D and 3-D artworks, specifically curated to include smaller items perfect for gift-giving. The Wrap It Up! show highlights the talent of local Coachella Valley artists with a diverse range of artwork that fits neatly into a suitcase. “This show is all about celebrating our local artists while providing a unique shopping experience,” said a customer. “With beautifully crafted pieces that are easy to travel with, it’s the perfect opportunity to find that special holiday gift. Wrap It Up! offers something for everyone.” Purchases support the operation and educational programming of the Artists Council. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Artists Center, at 72567 Highway 111, in Palm Desert. The public is invited to attend this special free event! Email info@artistscouncil.com with questions, or visit www.artistscouncil.com for more information. (Sponsored Content)
A Familiar Face on The Bent’s Stage
A local one-act play features an acting legend! Beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, check out The Bent theater company’s latest show, I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers, featuring Cathy Moriarty, whom you may know from films like Raging Bull, Kindergarten Cop, and Casper. It takes place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, in Palm Springs. Moriarty will play the role of Sue Mengers, one of Hollywood’s first female super-agents and talent managers. Performances run on weekends through Dec. 22, and tickets are $75. For tickets or more information, visit thebent.org.—Matt King
A Food Lover’s Dream
Four local food purveyors are popping up in the first-of-its-kind Palm Springs Food Court. Join Papa’s BBQ, Lola Sally’s Kusina, Secret Poke and Palm Springs Charcuterie from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at their shared commercial kitchen, at 19345 N. Indian Canyon Drive, No. 2A. Choose from various à la carte options; there will also be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited, but all items can be taken to-go. Questions? Email adam@palmspringscharcuterie.com. —Charles Drabkin
Celebrate Palm Springs’ Historic Inns
From 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, boutique hotels in Palm Springs will open their doors for a family-friendly and dog-friendly, free self-guided Walk of the Inns. This annual Palm Springs Small Hotels event is eagerly anticipated by locals and visitors all year. The Palm Springs Art Museum, at 101 Museum Drive, serves as a jumping-off point where you can pick up a free map and flashlight (while supplies last) for the self-guided tour of hotels between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way. Everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Well in the Desert, an organization that supports local families in need. Visit www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/walk-of-the-inns-2024 to learn more. —Charles Drabkin
An Opportunity for Generosity
The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, at 71905 Highway 111, Suite H, invites everyone to visit their offices for their annual Open House: Cookie Drive for Nurses and LifeStream Blood Drive. Bring a batch of your favorite cookies to donate to local hospitals, or unwrapped toys for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and/or give blood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. It is hard to think of a better “one-stop-shop” for making a difference this season. For more information, check out the Facebook event page. —Charles Drabkin
Spread Joy Via the Blues
The blues are coming to Indio … for a good cause. At 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, local guitar repair shop “World Famous” Repairland is hosting A Blue’s Christmas at Little Street Music Hall, 82707 Miles Ave., in Indio. Blues rockers Delta Fuzz and other Coachella Valley blues-ers will perform, while guests will be treated to drinks, and a meal from Beautiful Day Farm to Table Restaurant and Wine Bar, a new place coming to Indio in 2025. Proceeds from the event will go toward Repairland’s instrument drive, sponsored by Honda and Toyota of the Desert, where the wizard Jayce Levi will be fixing up busted and broken donated instruments before giving them to students. Tickets start at $55.80. For tickets or more information, visit the Fanimal page.—Matt King
Viral Sketch Comedy Queens
Michael Henry and Tim Murray’s viral sketch comedies and YouTube videos are some of my favorite things on the internet, and their new TV show, produced by Trixie Mattel, is sure to be hilarious. Catch them live at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, for Michael Henry and Tim Murray’s Homosexual Comedy Explosion. Tickets are $25 plus fees and can be purchased here. Toucan’s is a bar, so you must be 21 or older to attend. —Charles Drabkin
Get Festive in DHS
Turn up the holiday magic in Desert Hot Springs! At 5:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, the city of Desert Hot Springs will host the Parade of Lights and Holiday Festival, starting at Palm Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard, and ending at Palm and Second Street. Floats, displays, music and cheer will all be present for the parade, and the holiday festival, at Palm and Pierson Boulevard, is set to include a tree-lighting, photos with Santa, and so much more! The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.cityofdhs.org/event/2024-holiday-parade-and-festival. —Matt King
Alt-Holiday Revelry
Enjoy a free performance from some big artists. At 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, local radio station ALT 101.5 is hosting the ALT-imate Acoustic Christmas Show, taking place at the Agave Caliente Terraza at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, at 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive. Performers include alternative-rock bands Weathers, Jakobs Castle, Sports Team and The Ramona Flowers. The event is free to attend, but you must be 21+. For more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/the-alt-imate-acoustic-christmas-show. —Matt King
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