Party On (Adult Water Slide Included)!
Celebrate the birthdays of two desert rockers with a wild evening of entertainment. At 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20, check out the Not Dead Yet Birthday Extravaganza, celebrating the birthdays of restaurant/bar designer and entrepreneur Dion Antic (turning 60), and local eclectic musician Jesika Von Rabbit (age unknown). The event will take place at Snake Bite Roadhouse, 55405 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley, and will feature performances from the Smashing Muffins, Mat Devine of Kill Hannah, Frankie Jordan of Dear Amy Band, Mark Elvis, Jesika Von Rabbit, and Mini Kiss! An “adult water slide,” fire eaters, a mechanical bull and more will also be parts of the party. For more info, visit www.instagram.com/snakebite_roadhouse. —Matt King
Summer Chef-ing
The Coachella Valley needs more Middle Eastern food! That portion of the local food scene will get a temporary boost from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, when some of the hottest Syrian cuisine being made in Los Angeles pops up at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, as part of the Taste Buds series. Nawal was founded brothers Armbay and Dotee Zakaria; they honor their mother’s recipes and their Circassian heritage by offering dishes like ful memdes, a fava-bean stew; falafel and ground beef; and lamb kebab. These special menu items will be available for lunch and dinner all three days; if not everyone in your party wants a taste of the Levant, Kings Highway’s regular menu will also be available. For more information or to make reservations, head here. —Charles Drabkin
Here’s the Story
Nostalgia meets camp at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, when the Brady Bunch Movie plays on the big screen at the Mary Pickford Is D’Place theater, 36850 Pickfair St., in Cathedral City, with one of the film’s writers, Stan Zimmerman. If you haven’t seen the movie, here’s the plot: The 1970s family finds themselves in the 1990s, where they’re even more out of place than before. A film screening and conversation will follow a 6 p.m. meet-and-greet and book-signing. Tickets for this Filmmakers’ Gallery production are $25 and can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Opera in the Cinema
Four films from The Metropolitan Opera’s series of live-cinema events are returning to theaters across the valley. The first of which, Puccini’s La Bohème, takes place at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at four cinemas, including the Century La Quinta and XD (46800 Washington St.), Century Theaters at The River and XD (71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage). Mary Pickford Is D’Place (36850 Pickfair St., Cathedral City) and the Palm Springs Courtyard Stadium 9 (789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way); the times vary between theaters. This 2018 performance of the tragic love story of a poor poet, Rodolfo, and a seamstress, Mimi, is set against the backdrop of bohemian life in Paris. For information on all the operas in the series and to purchase tickets (prices vary), click here. —Charles Drabkin
Jazz and Latin in an Italian Restaurant
A classic Italian restaurant in Palm Springs is hosting live music by a killer local jazz band. At 8 p.m., Thursday, July 25, jazz trio Black Market Jazz will perform at Cipolline Osteria, 1260 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Enjoy some delicious food and drink; watch a tremendous group of jazz cats blast their way through standards, and jam with some jazz fusion. The three musicians are also a part of the cumbia band Cálmala, so there’s a chance you may hear some Latin jams as well. For more info, visit cipollineps.com —Matt King
Next-Level Relaxation
It has been a bit toasty lately—and here is your opportunity to enjoy a selection of six summertime wines, pizza, chef-paired bites and charcuterie, while soaking in the rejuvenating mineral spas at The Good House Hotel and Spa, 12885 Eliseo Drive, in Desert Hot Springs. Join Palm Springs Wine Tasting from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 27, for an evening of relaxation and great vibes in a beautiful location. The event is 21 and over, and don’t forget your bathing suit. Tickets, which are $49.87, and more information can be found here. —Charles Drabkin
Abi Meets Acrisure
Downtown Indio was packed tight for a hometown visit from American Idol’s Abi Carter (before she even won!)—and now our biggest local indoor venue is hosting a full concert from the Idol champ At 7 p.m., Saturday, July 27, Indio native Abi Carter will perform at Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, in what is sure to be a homecoming event you can’t miss! Hear some of the singer’s original music as she embarks on her solo career. Tickets start at $30.15 for two tickets. For more information and tickets, visit acrisurearena.com.—Matt King
A Night of Techno
Two local DJs are teaming up to provide techno music all night long! At 9 p.m., Saturday, July 27, experience 444 (Techno Is Calling) presented by Lunatech Ent. (DJ Sugarfree) and Groove Tekka (DJ Femme A). Other local DJs Ahsatan and Ay-lex Song will perform, as will visiting DJs Xitets (from Los Angeles) and Xakti (from San Diego). The event will take place at Fuego Events, 383 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Early-bird tickets are currently $5; general admission tickets will be $10—and the party is scheduled to go until 2 a.m.! For tickets and more info, visit the Ticketleap link. —Matt King
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