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Stargazing Turns Strange
Dinner parties can be awkward. In Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower, they become something else entirely. Desert Ensemble Theatre, in its final season at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, presents this surreal comedy from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 15. The story follows Corky and Norm, who invite another couple to their home outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. As the evening unfolds, their guests begin to act … oddly. The production stars David Youse, returning after last year’s DET hit God of Carnage, alongside Lizzie Sosa, Theresa Jewett and Skylar Gaines, with direction by Keith Hoffman. Performances take place Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., and tickets are $44.20. For more information, visit desertensembletheatre.org. —Charles Drabkin
Celebrating Blooms
I was recently talking to a friend and mentioned that the recent heavy rains would make for an amazing wildflower season—but he misheard me and thought I said wildfire season. Both may be true, and you can learn about it all from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 7, when Friends of the Desert Mountains hosts the annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival, at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park, at 43900 San Pablo Ave. Kids and curious adults can check out the Environmental Education Zone, and watch native planting demos with seed giveaways. Art Flying Aerial adds drama overhead, with dancers suspended above the crowd. There is also live music, local vendors, food and beverage trucks. Admission is free, and it’s a celebration of what makes our landscape both beautiful and resilient. For more information, visit DesertMountains.org/cvwf. —Charles Drabkin
These Women Rock
Celebrate International Women’s Day with some punk-rock women! At 4 p.m., Sunday, March 8, Jenny Woo brings powerful punk energy—featuring the signature, anthemic Oi! subgenre—to the Dune Room, at 82707 Miles Ave., in Indio. Rounding out the lineup are other femme-fronted raucous rockers such as the high dez’s own Hot Patooties and DHS denizens Noise Agents. Enjoy a Sunday matinee with women who truly rock … and roll! Tickets are $10, in the form of a donation at the door, benefitting Shelter from the Storm. For tickets and more information, visit duneroomindio.com. —Matt King
Fêting Fuego
The desert’s favorite feathered friend is celebrating a birthday! At 7 p.m., Friday, March 13, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will host the Ontario Reign for some fun hockey at Acrisure Arena, at 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert. While the icy temps and intense skating action are the main attractions, the Firebirds will also be celebrating the birthday of their fiery mascot, Fuego! Mascots from other National Hockey League and American Hockey League teams will be in attendance to celebrate with Fuego—and you! Come early for giveaways; stay late for birthday fun! Tickets start at $26.80. For tickets and more information, visit acrisurearena.com. —Matt King
Mountain Music
A local music venue/church is turning 5! At 7 p.m., Friday, March 13, Audiowild Studios, at 4240 Ridgeview Drive, in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, is celebrating a half-decade with a birthday party full of bands. Audiowild recently announced that the IRS is officially recognizing the space as a religious nonprofit, The Church of Divine Vibes, where music is the religion. Celebrate one of the few local music venues that have lasted this long, and set your spirit free, with sets from Dali’s Llama, Apple Sex, Stereo Purrs and Space Goats Coast 2 Coast. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 the day of. For tickets and more information, visit audiowild.studio/home. —Matt King
Not Your Mama’s Bridal Shower
A national spectacle returns to Palm Springs starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, with the annual Brides of March bar crawl, bringing thrift-store glamour and a good-natured chaos to Arenas Road. The event, which began in 1999 in San Francisco and plays off the Ides of March, is part-pub crawl, part-street theater. Festivities begin at Streetbar, at 224 E. Arenas Road, with the group drifting to other nearby venues as the afternoon unfolds. The attire leans bridal, preferably rescued from a thrift rack, though creative alternatives are welcome. Show up as a groom, a jealous bridesmaid, the mother of the bride, a horny photographer, or whatever character feels right. Last year’s event primarily featured gay male participants, but it would be great to get a diversity of folks out this year. It is a roaming reminder that community can be built with lace, tulle and a sense of humor. For more information, find the local event on Facebook, or visit bridesofmarch.org. —Charles Drabkin
Desert Denizens’ Dreams
Honor the stories of local women! At 6 p.m., Saturday, March 14, author and creative director Lisa Schyck will host a book release and exhibition for her latest work, Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2: Women of the Mojave, at Juniper Arts, at 61732 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Joshua Tree. Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2, shines a light on more than a dozen desert women and their tremendous creative output. During the exhibition, attendees can view a mixed-media presentation, including photography from the book, video interviews, desert landscape footage and more. The event is free. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/glimpsesofthejoshuatreedream. —Matt King
Murder on the Menu
You sit down for dinner, scan the room and realize anyone could be part of the plot. That is the idea behind The Dinner Detective, an interactive murder mystery dinner show at the Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club, at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail. At 6 p.m., Saturday, March 14, enjoy a multi-course buffet while a modern, true crime-inspired mystery unfolds. This performance brings the actors into the room with you; they dress like everyone else and blend into the crowd. Detectives guide the evening as clues surface, alliances form and accusations fly. By the end of the night, someone earns the title of “Top Sleuth.” Tickets including fees, taxes and gratuity are $81.84 per person. Get tickets and learn more here. —Charles Drabkin
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