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Drive the Plaza Theatre Into the Future
Don’t miss this exciting chance to view more than 100 rare and vintage automobiles at the Drive the Plaza Theatre Into the Future fundraising event at 5 p.m., Friday, April 19. It will be held at The Prescott Collection Hangar in Palm Springs, where you will view an amazing collection of vintage autos ranging from award-winning restorations to extremely low-mileage original examples, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and live musical entertainment. The address of this unique destination in Palm Springs will be provided when you RSVP at tinyurl.com/CarHangar. Thanks for helping support the ongoing restoration project of the historic Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs as it returns to its original splendor and is updated to meet the access, technology and equity needs of today and tomorrow. It is projected that the restoration work will take approximately 18 months to complete, allowing the Plaza Theatre to open in 2025. (Sponsored Content)
Culture Clash
Catch the tail end of a Coachella Valley theatrical tour of Maggie Magalita, the story of a teen girl dealing with her native tongue and Hispanic roots. The final shows will take place inside the community room of the city of Coachella Library, 1500 Sixth St. The production’s theme of clashing cultures is poignant here in our diverse desert, and the play has been performed in Palm Desert and Palm Springs this month already by the Green Room Theatre Company. You can catch the production in Coachella at 6 p.m., Friday, March 29; and 1 and 6 p.m., Saturday, March 30. Tickets start at $5. For more information or tickets, visit grtccv.org. —Matt King
Pastels, Bunnies and Revelry!
Enjoy some Easter fun at La Quinta Park, at Adams Street and Blackhawk Way, with the city of La Quinta’s Easter Eggstravaganza. From 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, bring the family out for a good old-fashioned egg hunt, giveaways, surprises and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Easter baskets will be given out to the first 500 children present in-person beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is totally free! For more info, visit www.playinlaquinta.com. —Matt King
High Energy Full Contact
The Coachella Valley Derby Girls will open their season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at the Palm Springs Air Museum, at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail. For those unfamiliar with roller derby, it’s characterized by its fast pace, its physicality and strategic gameplay. Beyond its athletic aspects, it can foster a strong sense of community among its participants, and it places an emphasis on inclusivity and body positivity. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10, while kids 10 and under get in for free! Food and drink will be available for purchase, and there will be a 50-50 raffle, with the proceeds going to Lucky Bunny Rabbit Rescue. Remember to bring your own chair! Learn more at facebook.com/CVDesertDerbyGirls. —Charles Drabkin
Super Bloom!
The Desert Art Center is presenting a show dedicated to the super bloom. Member artists have been creating art inspired by cacti in bloom, dunes ablaze and wildflowers in abundance. Wear your best flowers and join the 125-plus juried members at the kickoff from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 5, or see the show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 5-7, in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery at 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Learn more at desertartcenter.org. —Charles Drabkin
Celebrating Jazz History
Jazz cats and history buffs are coming together to celebrate one of music’s most important photographs, with help from the Cathedral City Senior Center. At 10 a.m., Saturday, April 6, many Coachella Valley jazz and blues musicians will gather to take a group photograph at Cathedral City’s City Hall, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, to celebrate 66 years of the “A Great Day in Harlem” photo, which captured 57 luminaries of New York’s jazz scene back in 1958. A jam session will be hosted afterward from noon to 2 p.m. a short walk away at the Roost Lounge, 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, No. 203, in Cathedral City. Come be a part of a historical moment that will capture and document our diverse and talented local jazz scene! RSVP to attend by contacting Sue Townsley at 760-567-2866, or sue@cathedralcenter.org. For more information, click here. —Matt King
Youth in Charge
Did you know that a local youth organization runs a music and arts festival every year? Alianza Coachella Valley, a local group, focused on building a healthy community, and their Youth Organizing Council are producing The Hue, returning from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Veterans Park, 1500 Fourth St., in Coachella. Live music, art, food and vendors will be spread across the park, and you can inquire more about the Youth Organizing Council, where teens age 14-18 learn crucial leadership skills to transform the Coachella Valley. The event is free! For more info, visit www.alianzacv.org. —Matt King
Funny Fortune
Standup comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster is coming to The Show at the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 6. An alumnus of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Feimster gained attention on Chelsea Lately. was a regular on The Mindy Project and is frequently on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. If you’ve heard her show on SiriusXM or seen her Netflix specials, you know how funny she is. Tickets start at $35; click here for tickets or more information. —Charles Drabkin
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