Cheers to Inclusion
Raise a glass to representation—and flavor! The third annual Palm Springs Equality Wine and Food Fest returns from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 7, bringing wine, food and inclusion under one roof at the Hyatt Palm Springs, at 285 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Founded to spotlight wineries and culinary businesses owned by LGBTQ+, BIPOC and women entrepreneurs, this Pride Month event is all about community, visibility and enjoying exceptional wine and food, of course. Although VIP tickets are sold out, tickets to the Grand Tasting are still available for $110.40, giving you unlimited wine tastings and delicious bites of food. Your ticket price benefits the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Brothers of the Desert, and the Human Rights Campaign. Find out more at equalitywinefest.com. —Charles Drabkin
A Celebration of First Responders
Palm Springs continues to heal following the IVF clinic bombing, and this is a great time to show our gratitude by supporting the people who keep us safe every day. From 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 7, head to Ruth Hardy Park, at 700 Tamarisk Road, for the 92nd Annual Palm Springs Firefighters Fish Fry. For just $15, enjoy a meal of rainbow trout, burgers or hot dogs served with corn on the cob, watermelon, coleslaw, rolls and a cold drink. You can also get homemade desserts, do some country line dancing, and participate in a raffle, all in support of our first responders! Call 760-323-8181 with questions, or peruse the Fire Department Facebook page for updates. —Charles Drabkin
Party With Desert Rock Legends
Say “Happy Birthday!” to a local music icon. At 6 p.m., Saturday, June 7, Dave Catching (owner of Rancho De La Luna recording studio) is celebrating another trip around the sun with a very special concert at Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. Not only will Catching’s bands earthings? and Gnarltones perform; other desert legends (Alain Johannes, Fatso Jetson) and friends of Catching (CocoVera, Concept 1, Futuristic Past Heroes Band, Queen for a Day) are set to take the stage. The show will feature the bands on both the indoor and outdoor stages. Tickets for both stages are $54.14; get them and more info at pappyandharriets.com. To read my recent interview with Dave Catching regarding the show, click here. —Matt King
Metalcore Mayhem
Add some heaviness to your Thursday with a sampling of local and touring metal acts. At 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 12, Reno rockers No One Good make a pitstop in Indio on their tour. Local moving metalcore project He Films the Clouds (pictured) and the submerging sounds of Shark Fin will show what the Coachella Valley’s metalcore scene is all about. The show will also feature out-of-town tunes from Hollow Heart. Tickets are $10.87 presale, and $15 at the door. For tickets and more info, visit TickPick. —Matt King
Dance Jams en Español
Latin music kings are heading to town for an evening of Spanish dance jams! At 8 p.m., Friday, June 13, the Tigers of the North, Los Tigres del Norte, are set to perform at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. Active since 1968, these stars of the norteño music space combine political and romantic lyrics with driving big-band rhythms. Don’t miss your chance to see these living legends of the Mexican music scene! Tickets start at $89.50. For tickets and more info, visit aguacalientecasinos.com. —Matt King
A Saucy Celebration
Many cities host Pride festivals in June, since it’s Pride Month. But here in the Coachella Valley … well, it tends to be hot in June, and as a result, Greater Palm Springs Pride takes place in November, when it’s (usually) not so hot. But June is still Pride Month—and a couple of years ago, the powers that be decided there should be a local event to celebrate the occasion, triple-digit temps be damned. Thus, the Big Gay BBQ was born. The third year of the event will take place on Arenas Road in downtown Palm Springs from 3 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 14; and 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 15. All are welcome to enjoy live DJ music, performances by the Radio Ready band, and food for purchase from barbecue, gelato and beverage vendors—and admission is free! Learn more at www.pspride.org/biggaybbq. —Jimmy Boegle
Happy Times in Downtown Indio
Enjoy a summer evening with feel-good music. At 6 p.m., Saturday, June 14, locally loved indie rock outfit Brosquitos are set to take Center Stage, at 82881 Miles Ave., in Indio, as part of the city’s Second Saturdays series. Fresh off of the release of their sophomore album Sorry, It’s Been Awhile, the anthemic-pop hitmakers who dabble in electronic, alternative and more will play a long, memorable set in beautiful downtown Indio. The event is free for all ages! For more information, visit instagram.com/cityofindio. —Matt King
The Broadcast That Terrified America—Now With Jokes
Aliens are landing in Indio … and it’s hilarious. At 2 p.m., Sunday, June 15, Desert TheatreWorks invites you to the Indio Performing Arts Center, at 45175 Fargo St., in Indio, to experience the mayhem of The War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, a radio show-style performance with vintage flair, onstage sound effects, and fun! The show is based on the legendary 1938 Orson Welles broadcast that (accidentally) convinced some that the nation was under attack; think golden age radio meets screwball comedy, with a dash of sci-fi hysteria. This performance is a benefit for Desert TheatreWorks. Learn more and get tickets, which are $40, here. —Charles Drabkin
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