Alt Cabaret
At 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, Hedwig and the Angry Inch director, writer and star John Cameron Mitchell brings his cabaret show to the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, in Palm Springs. Cabaret star Amber Martin will join him for what promises to be an unforgettable night of stories and songs, described by Broadway World as “truly magical, a one-of-a-kind night” and, “It’s not just great; it’s freakin’ awesome.” Tickets start at $75, and a meet-and-greet starts at 5:30 p.m. Get your tickets here. —Charles Drabkin
Growing Up in Ghana
The rhythms of Ghana will be heard in Palm Springs! At 7 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Ghanaian singer, dancer, guitarist and composer Okaidja Afroso will present his project Jaku Mumor: Ancestral Spirit at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, in Palm Springs. The multimedia and live music show will tell Afroso’s personal story through percussion, singing, guitar and more. General admission tickets start at $32.64, and proceeds go to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. For tickets and more information, click here. —Matt King
Holy Hickey
What happens when Jesus Christ is found … in a hickey? At 11 a.m., Sunday, March 2, enjoy “an enhanced stage reading” of The Love Bite, a new comedic play by Luke Yankee, at the Annenberg Theater, inside the Palm Springs Art Museum, at 101 N. Museum Drive, in Palm Springs. The story starts with a makeout session in an Irish town, and evolves into hilarity from there. Legendary actress Joyce Bulifant will be one of the featured performers! General admission tickets are $35; get them and learn more here. —Matt King
‘The Art Behind the Scarf’ at Rubine Red Gallery
Rubine Red Gallery, in collaboration with the Vera Neumann Estate, celebrates The Art Behind the Scarf, a showing and sale of Vera Neumann’s original watercolors and vintage scarves. This is your last chance to see the show, which, ends Monday, March 3.
The show spans the 1940s to 1980s and showcases Vera’s unique sense of style and color which propelled her to fashion stardom, making her a household name throughout the world.
Legendary designer and artist Vera Neumann (1907-1993) believed in art’s ability to inspire and enrich lives. An innovator and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs of her time, Vera built her company on a radical philosophy: Fine art should be accessible to everyone, not just a select few. Known for her iconic images of cheerful flowers, trendy geometrics and vibrant ladybugs, she believed people should surround themselves with beauty. (From Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon.)
Now you can, too—with Vera’s ORIGINALS! Join us in the Uptown Art District and experience the radiant spirit of Vera Neumann. Rubine Red Gallery is located at 668 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Details at rubineredgallery.com and rubineredgallery.com/shows/theartbehindthescarf. (Sponsored Content)
Be Ready for the Worst
The Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, in partnership with Sunnylands, at 37977 Bob Hope Drive, in Rancho Mirage, invites the public to a free emergency preparedness event from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 5. Learn how to plan, train and gather resources to protect lives and property during disasters. Local organizations and community groups will be on hand to help you create an emergency plan for your family and community. Being prepared ensures a faster, more effective recovery when disaster strikes. All activities, admission and parking are free, and no reservations are required. For more details, visit sunnylands.org/event/disaster-preparedness-day-2025. —Charles Drabkin
Get Your Steps; See Great Art
The opening reception for show featuring a “dynamic fusion of mediums” coincides with the monthly free First Wednesday Art Walk at the Backstreet Arts District in Palm Springs, from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 5. At Stephen Baumbach Gallery, at 4116 Matthew Drive, enjoy The Art of Three featuring the works of abstract impressionist painter Roberto Amaral, landscape photographer Kevin Burke, and “techspressionist” Reese Schroeder. (For those unfamiliar with techspressionism, it’s a term for artists who use technology to express emotional experiences.) Also take advantage of the opportunity to check out the art in all 13 galleries that comprise the district. For more information on the Art Walk, go to backstreetartdistrict.com; for more information on The Art of Three, visit stephenbaumbachgallery.com. —Charles Drabkin
Rainbow Celebration
Celebrate pride with a weekend of fun! From Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, the ninth annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days will commence! Events will take place throughout the weekend, such as the raising of the pride flag, a movie screening, a drone show, singers, DJs, trivia, and the famous bed race! The events, hosted all over downtown Cathedral City, are individually ticketed; some are 21+, and some are free. For tickets, a schedule and more information, visit www.cathedralcitylgbtdays.com. —Matt King
Victorian England Comes Alive
Desert Theatricals is bringing a production of Oliver! The Broadway Musical, to the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, at 71560 San Jacinto Drive, from Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9. Based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, the Tony Award-winning show was made into a 1968 film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This classic story follows Oliver Twist on his journey from orphan to hero. General admission tickets are $53.50, with food from Willie’s Modern Fare available for purchase inside the amphitheater, or get the dinner theater experience with a three-course meal for $155 per seat for tables of four or six. The gates open at 5:30 p.m.; these shows tend to sell out, so head to desert-theatricals.com/broadway. —Charles Drabkin
Punk-Skate Party
Don’t miss an all-day fest of skaters and punk rockers! At noon, Saturday, March 8, the local hardcore music festival Watch Your Head returns, hosted at Mesh Screen Printing, at 1251 Montalvo Way, Unit B, in Palm Springs Auditory Anguish, Baori, Big Ass Truck, Bolt Cutter, Built to Break, Desoectomy, Duck Duck Goose, Dying Breath, Forced to Suffer, Face Facts, Gemm, God Awful, It’s Always You, KILLFLOOR, Load Tha Nine, Marked for Death, and Marrow are all set to perform rousing sets of riffs and mosh pits, on top of kickflips, ollies and skate competitions. Tickets are $28.52, available on Eventbrite. —Matt King
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