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A Night of Beach Boys Classics with Al Jardine: Live at the Plaza Theatre with The Pet Sounds Band
Step into a soundtrack of sunshine and nostalgia as Al Jardine takes the stage at the Plaza Theatre at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6. As a founding voice of The Beach Boys, Jardine brings decades of legendary music to life alongside The Pet Sounds Band.
This unforgettable evening features selections from the groundbreaking Pet Sounds, plus the timeless hits that helped define the California sound. From rich harmonies to feel-good favorites, every moment is packed with the music that continues to inspire generations.
Don’t miss an unforgettable night of good vibrations. Secure your tickets today at www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/beach-boy-al-jardine. (Sponsored Content)
Beauty Parlor Family
Spend an evening in Truvy’s beauty shop, where “laughter through tears” is pretty much the house rule. Steel Magnolias runs through Sunday, May 24, at Theatre 29, at 73637 Sullivan Road, in Twentynine Palms. Robert Harling’s beloved comedy-drama, directed by Lisa Hodgson, follows six very different women who gather regularly to trade gossip, wisdom, and complaints about husbands and children—with the kind of sharp, affectionate ribbing only true friends can survive. Beneath the wit is a moving story about loyalty, loss and chosen families. Performances take place at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are $20; $17.50 for seniors and military; and $15 for students with ID. For tickets or more information, visit theatre29.org. —Charles Drabkin
Clean Water, Dirty Gloves
River cleanups are not glamorous—but they are essential to keeping our planet at its best. The Wildlands Conservancy will celebrate National River Cleanup Day from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, with volunteers helping protect and preserve the Whitewater River. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. near the bridge over the river, about a half-mile south of the Whitewater Preserve parking lot at 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, in Whitewater. Volunteers should bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes, a hat, sunscreen, snacks, appropriate clothing and work gloves. The cleanup is part of the conservancy’s mission of providing free public access to its preserves while caring for the landscapes that make that access worth having. Click here for more information. —Charles Drabkin
On Board
Catch the local premiere of a new skateboarding film series! At 3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, local professional skater and pastor Eddie “El Gato” Elguera will host a screening of his new documentary series The Golden Era of Skateboarding at Champion Life Church, at 79733 Country Club Drive, in Bermuda Dunes. Elguera, a two-time world champion skateboarder and a pioneering figure of the sport, honors the ’70s and ’80s stars who helped turn skateboarding into a worldwide phenomenon in this new doc series. Expect archival footage, in-depth interviews and a true history of the trick-filled contests that revolutionized skateboarding. Tickets are $23.18. For tickets and more info, visit www.goldeneraofskateboarding.com. —Matt King
Piano Under the Stars
If you have ever been to a silent disco, then you get the concept of SoundJourneyPiano. At 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, head to Ruth Hardy Park, at 700 Tamarisk Road, in Palm Springs, where Broadway and film musician Brent Alan Huffman will sit with a white baby grand and create live original music in real time. The music is streamed through provided wireless headphones, turning an outdoor concert into a private listening room under the evening sky. There is no set list and no repeat performance. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets; park in the tennis court parking lot off North Via Miraleste. Tickets, which include headphone rentals, are $23.18 and can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Drag and Grit
At 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, UNSTOPPABLE: A Drag Spectacle takes over Oscar’s Palm Springs. Created by Dan Gore in collaboration with LaWanda Jackson, who hosts the evening, the production brings together a cast of drag performers whose careers were interrupted by serious health challenges, including stroke and Parkinson’s disease. The performers return to the stage not as polished comeback stories, but as artists continuing their work with a different perspective. The event supports ongoing efforts to keep these performers working and visible. Doors open at 5:30, and general-admission tickets are $34.95, available here. —Charles Drabkin
Good Goth
Come out of the shadows to celebrate World Goth Day on Friday, May 22, and cement the macabre occasion at 7 p.m. with Desert Death, an evening-long gathering of goths at Coachella Valley Brewing Co., at 30640 Gunther St., in Thousand Palms. Don’t miss spooky sets from Vero Muerte, Dead Stare (pictured), Nervous Grave and Psychic Sables. Devilish drag, ghoulish gogo dancers, demented DJ sets, terrifying tattoo artists and vicious vendors will keep this undead night feeling alive! Don your best goth attire for the Best Dressed Contest! Tickets are $10 online and at the door. For tickets and more information, visit www.instagram.com/desert.death.
Sail to The Show
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with some beach-music vibes! At 8 p.m., Friday, May 22, Yachtley Crew will sail into town, docking at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. The Crew are working to revitalize the yacht-rock sound, aka ’70s and ’80s soft-rock jams. With nautical attire and a knack for those smooth-sailing songs like Christopher Cross “Ride Like the Wind,” Michael McDonald’s “I Keep Forgettin’” and Toto’s “Rosanna,” the band will perform a set that’s sure to entertain—and not leave you seasick! Tickets start at $16.72. For tickets and more information, visit www.aguacalientecasinos.com. —Matt King
Money, Love, Intrigue
An operetta—a “little opera”—is coming to a stage near you. From Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, theatrics, music and dancing will combine in The Merry Widow, taking place at the Palm Canyon Theatre, at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. This romantic comedy, produced by Coachella Valley Classical Voices, tells a tale of money, love, pride and scandal through musical moments, costumes and choreography. Experience a small slice of operatic vocal performances blended in with comedic plot twists and entertaining drama! Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $46, and $20 for students with ID For tickets and more information, visit palmcanyontheatre.org. —Matt King
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