Water Water Everywhere
Learn about where the Coachella Valley’s water supply comes from, and how people have worked to ensure our valley stays hydrated for many generations, when the La Quinta Historical Society and the La Quinta Museum, at 77885 Avenida Montezuma, host Lorraine Gracia, the communications manager and public information officer for the Coachella Valley Water District. This free discussion of the History of Water in the Coachella Valley takes place at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, and it seems especially pertinent given the fires raging across Southern California. For more information, click here. —Charles Drabkin
The Prince of Pop
A pop superstar will pop up in Palm Desert! At 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, Justin Timberlake is set to perform at Acrisure Arena, at 75702 Varner Road. Timberlake’s decades of hits will be celebrated in full-form on this tour, and the stage design and production aspects make JT look a bit like MJ. Experience the pop phenom up close right here in the desert! Tickets start at $111. For tickets or more information, visit acrisurearena.com. —Matt King
Help Build Homes by Having a Cocktail
San Francisco-based nonprofit Home for a Home, which provides housing and support for underserved families in Guatemala, is hosting Cocktails for a Cause at the Palm Springs Surf Club, at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Learn more about the organization and how you, or your real estate agent, can invest in the futures of children and families—and do that learning as you enjoy a beverage in this beautiful space. The event is free, but they do ask that you register by clicking here. —Charles Drabkin
Upgrade Your Home While Doing Good
The Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) is a contemporary music-education program designed to enrich the lives of young musicians in the Coachella Valley through programs and workshops focused on productivity and social responsibility. At Wine and Design, taking place 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Cambria Gallery, 42210 Cook St., Suite M, in Palm Desert, you can learn more about AMP while meeting design professionals eager to help you take your home to the next level, all while enjoying some wine and munching on delicious snacks. The event at this AMP fundraiser is free, but please RSVP via their Facebook page. —Charles Drabkin
The King Sings
Enjoy dinner and some musical tributes. At 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, singer Christine Love will be joined by Elvis tribute artist James Kruk and singer-songwriter Chenza for an evening of jams and good eats at IW Live, inside the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, at 76661 Highway 111. Don’t miss classics from the American songbook, an authentic Elvis experience and some great food. There is a $10 live entertainment fee. For more information, call 760-797-8700. —Matt King
Precious Declarations
Tickets are moving fast to see a 1990s rock sensation “Shine.” At 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, catch Collective Soul fire through a number of their rock anthems at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. The band is celebrating more than 30 years of performing on a major label, and invites you to sing along and rock out to their heavy-hitting hits. Remaining tickets start at $43.62. For more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com. —Matt King
Hardcore Saturday
Don’t miss an explosion of intense hardcore bands! At 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, out-of-town riffers Knuckle Sandwich, Amulet, Marrow and Funeral Massacre will perform in Indio, with local heaviness from I Lay in Static and Built to Break opening up the show. The local love for hardcore is continuing into 2025, so go experience this high-energy form of expression that’s taking the desert by storm. Tickets are $10. Direct message instagram.com/ilayinstatic for the address of the show. —Matt King
Oh Happy Day
The Palm Springs Black History Committee invites you to experience an afternoon filled with music featuring performances by churches and choirs from across the Coachella Valley at their annual Gospel Fest. At 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, join them at the Word of Life Fellowship Center, 64565 Pierson Blvd., in Desert Hot Springs, for free performances of this truly American art form that celebrates hope and resilience. Learn more at palmspringsblackhistory.org. —Charles Drabkin
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