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Don’t Miss “I Do! I Do!” at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre presents I Do! I Do!, a charming and intimate musical that traces 50 years of marriage through the lives of one couple. Set entirely in a bedroom, the show captures the humor, heartache and enduring bond that define a life shared.
Starring Christine Tringali Nunes as Agnes and David Brooks as Michael, I Do! I Do! follows the couple from newlyweds to old age, marking major milestones through song and storytelling. The production is directed by Brooks, with musical direction by Linda Mack.
First produced on Broadway in 1966, I Do! I Do! earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical and has remained a favorite for its relatable and timeless perspective on love and commitment. The score, by Harvey Schmidt with book and lyrics by Tom Jones, blends warmth and wit with moments of genuine poignancy.
Performances at Palm Canyon Theatre are from Friday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Jan. 25. Showtimes are 7 p.m., Thursday; 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m., Sundays. Tickets, including fees, are $46 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets and additional information are available at palmcanyontheatre.org or by calling the box office at 760-323-5123. (Sponsored Content)
As She Pleases
Celebrate a new album from a modern dance-pop princess. At 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, check out the latest release from Madison Beer, as her new album Locket will be the focus of an indie record-store release party at Dale’s Records and Skate Shop, at 73754 Highway 111, Suite A, in Palm Desert. The third album from the two-time Grammy Award-nominated star will be spun front to back, while music fans discuss the new music and browse Dale’s insane collection of records, tapes and more. Show up early for giveaways and raffles! The event is free. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/dalesrecordsandskateshop. —Matt King
Ignite Again
A legendary hardcore act is set to perform in the desert—after their last scheduled local show was cancelled hours before their performance. At 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, masters of melodic punk Ignite are set to perform at Indio’s newest venue, The Dune Room, at 82707 Miles Ave. The band was set to perform in Palm Springs last year, but code enforcement showed up as the bands were loading in, and the D.I.Y. show was cancelled. Ignite is taking another chance on the desert, so come check ’em out! Berthold City (Los Angeles), Chopping Block (Seattle), Wound Up (SoCal) and XrecoilX (Coachella Valley) are set to open. Tickets are $12.51 online, or $15 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit the Eventbrite link. —Matt King
Energy in Motion
Learn to channel good energy! At 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, an Introduction to Energy Healing class will begin weekly sessions at the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, at 1301 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Professional ballet dance, yoga instructor and energy healer Joey Carman will lead the class, and utilize Chi Kung exercises to help attendees harness methods to gain energy and heal others. The course will run for six weeks, and the cost is $65 for members of the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, and $75 for nonmembers. The drop-in rate (per session) is $15 for members and $12 for non-members. You must be 18+ to participate. For tickets and more information, visit thecentercv.org/en/programs and find “Energy Healing.” —Matt King
Art All Around
The Southwest Arts Festival returns Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25, to the Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, in Indio, bringing more than 200 juried artists together for a weekend built around looking closely and taking your time. This is one of Coachella Valley’s longest-running art gatherings; expect fine and contemporary art, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glass and functional pieces that invite conversation rather than explanation. Presented by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, the festival balances national talent with a relaxed, local feel. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is free. General admission tickets are $28.52 online in advance, and $30 at the gate, with discounted senior tickets available; kids 12 and under get in free. Get tickets and learn more here. —Charles Drabkin
Birth of a Modern Hatred
Antisemitic incidents in the United States have reached record levels in recent years, with the Anti-Defamation League documenting more than 9,300 cases in 2024 alone, the highest total since tracking began. The phrase, “If we do not study history, we are doomed to repeat it,” has never been more appropiate. At 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at UC Riverside Palm Desert, at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, hosts historian Steven J. Zipperstein for a discussion of his book Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History. Zipperstein will be joined in conversation by Michael Alexander, UCR’s Maimonides Chair of Jewish Studies. The talk centers on the 1903 anti-Jewish riot in Kishinev, Moldova, an event that killed dozens, devastated a community, and reshaped global conversations about antisemitism. Drawing on newly uncovered sources from across Europe and Israel, Zipperstein brings clarity to how one local atrocity helped define a violent century—and how its reverberations still matter. The event is free to attend. Click here to learn more. —Charles Drabkin
Less Fabric, More Freedom
Prism Theater is Palm Springs’ newest live performing arts company—and it has had a bumpy road to opening its doors. At long last, though, the company is opening Camp Morning Wood, which is scheduled to open at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at a temporary location, 4704 E. Sunny Dunes Road. The show as of now is scheduled to run on weekends through March 22. Fresh off an Off-Broadway run, this West Coast premiere drops a buttoned-up city couple into a free-spirited gay nudist camp after a roadside breakdown turns into something much more revealing. What follows is a cheeky, body-positive musical full of big personalities and toe-tapping songs, and choreography that relies heavily on timing, confidence, and strategically placed props. Camp Morning Wood is for adults only, age 18 and up. Tickets are $54.95. For tickets, visit prismtheater.org. (Since the show’s opening has already been delayed at least once, we recommend watching social media and the website for possible updates.) —Charles Drabkin
Kids Meet Fire Engines
If your kid has ever expressed interest in becoming a firefighter, head to Panorama Park, at 28905 Avenida Maravilla, in Cathedral City, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, when families are invited to get up close with the vehicles and people who keep the Coachella Valley running. Hosted by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, the Touch-A-Truck: Community Safety Fair will feature emergency vehicles from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, CAL FIRE and the California Highway Patrol, along with kid-friendly activities. There will also be free car seat safety checks for parents, plus a drone display hosted by the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. RSVPs are encouraged to help organizers plan but are not required. You can show up, wander, ask questions and let curiosity do the rest. To RSVP, click here. —Charles Drabkin
Let’s Get Loud
A local musician and philanthropist is performing a rare local show with his heavy rock band. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, Josh Heinz, who runs the annual Concert for Autism, will perform with his band Dufreign at Coachella Valley Brewing Co., at 30640 Gunther St., in Thousand Palms. Since the members of the band are spread out across the U.S., Dufriegn only performs once in a while—but when they do, they bring the rock thunder! They are one of the loudest bands I’ve ever seen live, and their sound features traces of the iconic desert rock sound. Local act Joe Kidd and the Gash will open the show. The event is free! For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
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