Steak and Style
A little East Coast swagger is coming to the desert, served medium-rare. From June 13-26, the Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive, will transform into a pop-up version of Red Horse by David Burke, the acclaimed modern American steakhouse known for bold flavors, artistic presentation and whimsical takes on fine dining. This marks the launch of Raising the Steaks, a new culinary series by Agua Caliente showcasing guest chefs through immersive dining experiences. Chef David Burke is a culinary heavy hitter with 17 restaurants, a line of products, and a reputation for food that’s creative and delicious. The collaboration also brings a bit of Burke’s design flair to the space, with signature red-and-white wallpaper. The special menu will be available from 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Make your reservations here. Charles Drabkin
Eerie Folk
Experience out-of-this-world soundscapes alongside an out-of-this-world view! At 7 p.m., Saturday, June 14, a group of experimental artists will explore abstract folk music at Más o Menos, at 66031 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Joshua Tree. Oldest Sea, Brother Dragon, Kathryn Mohr and CocoVera are all set to bring their beautifully concocted musical warpings to the high desert. Widely expressive sounds sound even better when accompanying the vast and vivid night skies of Joshua Tree. Tickets are $17.85. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. —Matt King
Celebrate Monster Plush Elves
One of the hottest current collectors’ items gets its own rave night! At 10 p.m., Saturday, June 14, check out the Labubu Rave at Sirocco Bar and Lounge at Hotel Zoso, at 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. For those unaware, Labubu is the latest collectors’ craze, in the same realm as beanie babies—and the little creatures have taken over TikTok! You very well may see them hanging from keychains and purses around town. Bring your ’Bubus, and dance the night away to hit songs from today and other eras, spun by DJ duo The Heathens. Tickets are $12.51, and you must be 21+ to attend. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. —Matt King
Dads, Drinks and Design
Palm Springs knows how to throw a party—and this Father’s Day, it’s going full cannonball cool. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, June 15, head to the Shag House, at 660 Compadre Road, for Madd Men: A Father’s Day Celebration, a cheeky, retro poolside affair celebrating dads in all forms—pops, papis, zaddies, Daddies and even dog dads. Set in the Shag House, a reimagined 1958 Alexander home turned into a live-in Shag painting, the event will include brunch bites by On the Mark, with libations like old fashioneds, whiskey sours, vodka lemonades and, of course, mimosas. Bring a towel and bathing attire if you want to get wet, or dress to impress poolside. Tickets are $75, available here. —Charles Drabkin
Story, Song, Soverignty
Three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo headlines this year’s Native American Arts Festival Week, taking place Monday through Friday, June 16-20, at Idyllwild Arts, at 52500 Temecula Road, No. 38, in Idyllwild. The weeklong celebration is a tribute to living Indigenous arts, foodways, storytelling and community, curated and led by Shaliyah Ben (Diné). The festival begins on Monday, June 16, with Renegades of Art, an invitational exhibition curated by Pamela Peters (Diné), featuring works by Native artists who explore resilience through murals, mixed media and ancestral presence. An artist panel starts at 7 p.m., followed by a Native food tasting reception at 7:45. The week includes lectures, music and film screenings, and culminates with Welcoming Home the Birds, honoring the Cahuilla and Serrano peoples with a Native art market, hands-on cultural activities and bird singing at sunset. Read our interview with Joy Harjo here. For the full schedule, visit idyllwildarts.org/nativeamericanarts/festival-week. —Charles Drabkin
New Venue, Vintage Vibes
Electrifying glam rock heads to the desert’s newest venue! At 9 p.m., Friday, June 20, don’t miss an evening of high-energy rock ’n’ roll from Fever Dog, the Coachella Valley’s sparkliest ’70s-style rock tandem, at Mojave Gold, at 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. Fresh off their U.S. tour, the band is set to take the stage at the hi dez’s newest digs with guitar solos, screaming vocals and psychedelic jams. Queen Bitch is set to open the show. The show is free to attend! For more information, visit mojavegolddesert.com. —Matt King
Surf Sounds
As temps increase, it’s time for summer fun—and summer music! At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 21, surf the night away with Surf City All Stars, one of the best Beach Boys tribute bands in the world, at the Riviera Resort and Spa, at 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. With the recent passing of Beach Boys member Brian Wilson, this show is sure to pay special tribute to the iconic songwriter behind the band’s megahits. Members of this band have toured and performed alongside the original Beach Boys, making this group of tribute musicians as dedicated to those reverb-soaked guitar riffs and party harmonies as possible. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” to feel some “Good Vibrations” and have “Fun, Fun, Fun”? Tickets are $55, available on Eventbrite. —Matt King
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