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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at The Plaza Theatre: Pre-Sale Tickets on Sale Now!
Ready for a night of pure, unscripted hilarity?
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood—the quick-witted masters from TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?—are bringing their riotously funny show Asking for Trouble to The Plaza Theatre on Jan. 23, 2026, for one night only.
Armed with nothing but their improv genius and your suggestions, this dynamic duo delivers a high-octane, completely unpredictable evening of comedy gold. No script, no safety net, just nonstop laughs and jaw-dropping spontaneity from two of the best in the business.
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Don’t miss your chance to see comedy’s most iconic tag team live onstage; this is one night of laughter you won’t want to miss!
The Plaza Theatre, where the heart of Palm Springs takes center stage. (Sponsored Content)
Juneteenth Gets Creative at the Library
The Juneteenth celebration at the Coachella Library, at 1500 Sixth St., in Coachella, goes beyond readings and reflection; this year, it’s an artful act of liberation. Artist and writer Kobina Wright brings ancestral storytelling to the desert for a special one-day art class that will explore the legacy of Juneteenth through creativity. Her art, influenced by African civilizations and lessons from the past, reflects on what was carried through the Middle Passage and what continues to bloom in today’s world. Her ink-on-paper pieces serve as celebratory expressions of Black freedom and resilience. No registration is needed for this program, from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 19; show up ready to learn, reflect and create. For more information, click here. —Charles Drabkin
One Cabaret, Many Stars
One night just isn’t enough as CVRep, at 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City, rolls out the annual Summer Cabaret Series, on Tuesday and Thursday nights through the end of July. This Thursday, June 19, features a show you can’t miss. Sally Mayes (pictured), a Tony Award-nominated Broadway and cabaret icon, will take stage with humor, heart and incredible vocals. Once you hear her, you will want to get tickets to the rest of the series. June 24 brings Alix Korey, fresh from her Broadway and national tour turns (Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago), back to her home in the Coachella Valley. June 26 celebrates the incomparable Susan Edwards Martin, with her one-woman show and trademark jazz-blues swagger. All shows kick off at 7 p.m. (with a pre-show social “grape and greet” at 6 p.m.); tickets are $60. To get tickets and see a complete list of shows, visit cvrep.org. —Charles Drabkin
The Giveaway
Enter to Win a Night at the Movies—Director’s Choice Giveaway!
Enjoy a night out at the Palm Springs Cultural Center! One lucky winner will receive tickets for two, plus popcorn, movie candy and cocktails—good for any film in the Cultural Center’s Director’s Choice summer series.
This season spotlights the masterful work of Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Postcards From the Edge) and Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve, Guys and Dolls, Suddenly, Last Summer). From sharp satire to lush musical numbers and psychological intrigue, their films shaped the golden age of cinema—and remain endlessly watchable.
Catch them as they were meant to be seen—on the big screen, with cool air-conditioning, crisp sound, and vintage pre-shows.
Visit psculturalcenter.org to view the full lineup. Enter now for your chance to win this classic cinema experience!
For a chance to win, respond to this email or write 11days@cvindependent.com by 5 p.m., Thursday, June 19! The winner will be drawn at random from all entries. (Sponsored Content)
Play With Fire in Pioneertown
A rockin’ girl trio with desert ties is set to perform in Pioneertown. At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 21, garage rock outfit L.A. Witch heads to Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road. This fuzzed-out force of musical intensity is fresh off their latest LP, DOGGOD, and the band is sure to fire through hard-hitting reverb-heavy tunes spanning their entire catalogue, including their first vinyl-release single, “Drive Your Car,” which was released by local label Ruined Vibes. Don’t miss this night of intense, twangy jams. Tickets are $26.68. For those tickets and more information, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
AI in the Desert for All
Artificial intelligence is on everyone’s minds. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 23, the Palm Springs AI and Creativity Expo 2025 takes over the Palm Springs Convention Center, at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, for a full day of discovery, conversation and connection, focusing on how artificial intelligence is shaping our lives, and how it can empower our community. Presented by the city of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, the expo offers panels, hands-on demos and access to innovators from various industries, with tracks tailored for residents, businesses, artists, educators and students. Speakers include Emmy Award-nominated storyteller, podcast host and author Baratunde Thurston, whose keynote talk, “Prompting Our Future: AI, Humanity and a Dash of Palm Springs,” will examine how we stay human as machines grow smarter; and filmmaker Rob Minkoff (pictured), director of The Lion King, who will discuss “AI and the Creative Spark.” General admission is $50; students with ID get in for free. Register and learn more at pschamber.org/event/aiexpo. —Charles Drabkin
Christen a New Venue With Headbanging
A brand-new venue in the Coachella Valley is hosting its first-ever show. At 6 p.m., Thursday, June 26, experience the debut of the Coachella Valley Collective, at 1030 Sixth St., Unit 8, in Coachella. This new space for the arts is being christened with a hardcore punk show, featuring Bronca, Jack-Knife, Hatespeech, Hyper Vigilant and Built to Break (pictured). Come and witness a new era for arts all across the desert, as this venue aims to be a safe, creative space for any and all expression. Tickets are $10, available only at the door. For more information, visit instagram.com/thecvcollective. —Matt King
Watch, Wonder and Give Back
Few films are as visually mesmerizing or as philosophically haunting as Koyaanisqatsi, the 1982 non-narrative documentary with music by Philip Glass. Now you can see it on the big screen—and help our beautiful desert at the same time. At 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 27, Nate Wyckoff of Cult and Classic Films teams up with the Friends of the Desert Mountains for a benefit screening at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. Expect hypnotic visuals, a pulsating Glass score, and a film that shows tension between humanity and the earth. Half of ticket sales will support the Friends of the Desert Mountains, the nonprofit dedicated to conserving our wild local landscapes. Tickets are $27.37, via Eventbrite. —Charles Drabkin
Get Out Your Shoulder Pads and Leg Warmers
Re-live the 1980s through music! On Saturday, June 28, the nostalgia-heavy 80s Fest hosts performances from three of the era’s best bands at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. Events start at 1 p.m., with the main show starting at 6 p.m., featuring Vixen (all-female hard rock), The Smithereens (power pop, pictured) and Loverboy (party rock) performing hits you’ll surely remember, even though they were released four decades ago! A costume contest, trivia, an ’80s cover band, photo ops and more will be featured as well! Tickets start at $48.73. For tickets and more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com. —Matt King
Hilarity Including Air Conditioning
Laugh the night away with an accomplished British-Jamaican comic. At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28, comedian Ian Edwards is set to perform at local comedy club The Rock Gallery, at 333 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 117, in Palm Springs. You may know Edwards from his many appearances across various Comedy Central shows, podcasts or his own comedy albums and specials. If you’ve ever chuckled while watching 2 Broke Girls, Black Dynamite, The Boondocks or Black-ish, you’re in for a treat, as Edwards has writing credits on all of those shows, and many others. Tickets are $28.52; get them and learn more at Eventbrite. —Matt King
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