Wear Shorts, View Art
The Perez Art District in Cathedral City, in the area around 68845 Perez Road, is hosting the Summer Sunset Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 28. Celebrate the diversity of the Coachella Valley art scene at this special summer edition of the popular Fourth Friday Art Walk. The galleries are testing to see if it makes sense to keep the art walk going all summer, given the changing demographics of our valley. Most galleries and studios in the district plan to be open, so grab some friends, and check out what our local artists have to offer. The event is free, but I bet there is a space on your wall for something new and fabulous. For more information, visit theperezartdistrict.com. —Charles Drabkin
Sk8r Time
Coachella Valley hardcore show promoters Hot Stuff Booking are throwing a heavy music party. At 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 29, celebrate the desert’s hardcore scene with Watch Your Head Vol. 1, a gathering featuring nine frantic bands, tons of vendors and lots of skating. An open skate, as well as games and trick competitions, will take place; in-between music sets, you can support tons of local businesses which will be vending. The show will take place at Mesh Screen Printing, 1251 Montalvo Way, Unit M, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $15. For more info, visit the Eventbrite page. —Matt King
Rock Out for Madi’s B-day
One local rocker is celebrating her birthday with a diverse night of music. At 8 p.m., Saturday, June 29, wish frontwoman Madison Ebersole a happy 30th birthday when her garage-punk and reggae group Lazuli Bones performs at The Hood Bar and Pizza, 74360 Highway 111, in Palm Desert. Openers include the psychedelic cumbia of Cálmala, and a special selection of records spun by the Desert Vinyl Club. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash only. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/_lazulibones. —Matt King
Buy Me Some Peanuts
Experience the all-American traditions of baseball, hot dogs and fireworks this Thursday, July 4, with the Palm Springs Power as they take on the Power Summer Collegiate League All-Stars at Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road. Stadium gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the first pitch is at 6 p.m.; get there early to secure a good spot. Fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m. Tickets range from $10 for general admission (with discounts) to $60 (VIP) and can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Country Music, Drones, Good Times
Festivities in downtown Indio continue with a Fourth of July party (albeit a day late)! At 5 p.m., Friday, July 5, experience the Independence Day Block Party in downtown near Indio City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive. The event will be filled with family fun, including food trucks, bounce houses, carnival games, line dancing sessions, a live performance by country artist Frank Ray at Center Stage at 7 p.m., and a patriotic drone show at 9 p.m. that is sure to take your breath away. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/CityofIndio. —Matt King
In-Car Concerts
A pastime that was popularized during the pandemic shutdowns is returning to emphasize music and nature. At sunset on Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, the Mon Petit Mojave, at 57050 Sun Mesa Drive, in Yucca Valley, is yet again hosting Drive-in Concerts, where people can enjoy beautiful music alongside a beautiful desert view. Latin rockers Giselle Woo & the Night Owls will perform on July 5, and John Stanley King will pay tribute to country icons on July 6. To attend these free concerts, you must RSVP, and each show is limited to 200 people. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.monpetitmojave.com/rsvp. —Matt King
Hanging Tough
Re-live the excitement of the 1990s with the New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff at Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert, at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 6. Known for their catchy pop tunes and synchronized dance moves, NKOTB remains a nostalgic favorite. I saw Paula Abdul perform a couple of years ago, and she certainly turns out a high-energy performance! Tickets range start at $22.25. You can get it (The Right Stuff) at acrisurearena.com/event/new-kids-on-the-block. —Charles Drabkin
Better Together
The ONE-PS Lip Sync Battle returns for its second year at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, at 3 p.m., Sunday. July 7. This year’s teams of contestants represent organizations from across the Valley. They will lip-sync for the coveted bragging rights for their organizations. Join the fabulous benefactress Shann Carr as she hosts this fun-filled afternoon that connects the valley’s organizations. “If you missed it, you heard about it, so don’t miss it again!” she said. Tickets range from $40 to $75; get more information and purchase your tickets here. —Charles Drabkin
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