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‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ on June 17 at the Plaza Theatre
This soaring music documentary traces Gregg Allman’s journey from a childhood scarred by his father’s murder to the heights of Southern rock and late-life sobriety, exploring grief, addiction, love and the racially charged American South through his transcendent music.
Tender and unsparing, featuring electrifying performances and archival recordings, the film reveals how Gregg’s unforgettable blend of rock, country and blues mirrored the music and struggles of his soul.
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul will be screened on one night only, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at the Plaza Theatre, at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $30.40, at www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/gregg-allman. (Sponsored Content)
Four Comics Walk Into a Bagel Shop
No, that isn’t the beginning of a Henny Youngman joke. At 8 p.m., Thursday, May 28, A Night of Comedy returns to The Dune Room, at 82707 Miles Ave., in Indio, with a lineup spanning decades of experience and diverse comedic styles. Hosted by Donna Maine, the night at the Dune Room—bagel and coffee shop by day, music and comedy venue at night—features Steve Mittleman, whose résumé include appearances on The Tonight Show; Ace Guillen (pictured), a rocker-turned-comedian known for energetic sets; and Juan Garcia, a favorite on the Southern California comedy circuit known for his relaxed delivery and personal storytelling. The show starts at Admission is $10; get tickets and find out more at duneroomindio.com. —Charles Drabkin
Ten Days, Many Restaurants
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns to from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, June 7. The ten-day “week” (We’re 11 Days a Week, so we get it) features prix-fixe menus and specials from restaurants across the Coachella Valley. Almost every budget and cuisine type is well represented, including Alice B (which recently earned a mention in the Michelin Guide!), Les Filles Café and More (my current sandwich obsession—make sure you try the French Pink peppercorn potato chips if they have them in stock!), The Pink Cabana (pictured in the email header) and Peaks Restaurant (pictured above). The week gives locals a good excuse to head out to dinner now that the season is winding down, and temperatures are heating up. Every reservation made through dineGPS.com sends $1 to FIND Food Bank. For menus, participating restaurants and reservations, click here. —Charles Drabkin
The Human Form
One of the most important celebrity photographers lives here in the Coachella Valley—but the Michael Childers Nude Yoga Series, on display at the gallery at 401 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, shows off a different side of Childers’ work. From 6 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, this fundraiser for Urban Yoga spotlights Childers’ tasteful nude photography and figure studies. The photography is sculptural, playing with light and human form in ways that are both beautiful and surprising. Guests will have the chance to meet Childers and purchase signed, framed and sleeved prints while hearing stories from a fascinating career. For more information, visit instagram.com/urbanyogapalmsprings. —Charles Drabkin
Happy Birthday, Ming Bob!
Celebrate the birthday of a longtime events promoter and scene supporter. You’re invited to Ming Bob’s Birthday Bash, hosted at Bart Lounge, at 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Unit 124, in Cathedral City, at 8 p.m., Friday, May 29. Ming Bob has been a pillar of the local arts and music scene for decades, performing in the group MingTran, and booking bands like Guttermouth, Loaded (featuring Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses), Voodoo Glow Skulls and others. He still supports the scene today, using his social-media platforms to plug local shows and businesses. Midnight Circuit, Lord$ of Dog Town, The Hellions and Fever Dog (pictured) are all set to perform; there will be smash burgers served by The Early Bird Seven Sixty, and pop-ups from Dale’s Records, Damaged Goods and Peach Whiskers Goods! The show is free, but you must be 21+. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/mingbobvibes. —Matt King
Laughs of a Certain Age
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, it is time to change out of your comfy sweats and set your VCR to record the shows you are going to miss, because Gen X: The Takeover Comedy Tour is coming to The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive, 8 p.m., Friday, May 29. The show features four online creators, all of whom I just happen to follow (*cough*): The Real Slim Sherri, Jon Wellington (“Dadbod Veteran”), Nick Harrison and Kelly Manno, comics who have turned parenting without Google, MTV-era culture and the indignities of middle age into a traveling show with standup comedy, storytelling and live music. Tickets start at $29.59. For more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/gen-x-the-takeover-comedy-tour. —Charles Drabkin
Noise by Locals
Hi-dez inhabitants are making some noise at the hottest spot in town! At 9 p.m., Friday, May 29, catch a triple-threat of local bands at Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. Enjoy blues-rock bliss from Karma Dealers, fascinating folk ballads from The Kearns Family (pictured) and real-deal rock ’n’ roll, mixed with a set of Black Sabbath tunes, from Hammer of the Ozz. As local music haunts dwindle, let’s hold tight to this Mojave music mecca! Tickets are $26.68. For tickets and more info, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
Marilyn Slept Here
As part of the local celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, comedian Shann Carr is hosting Marilyn’s Morning After SNARKitecture Bus TOUR on Sunday, May 31. The 90-minute comedy bus tour mixes local history, celebrity gossip, queer culture and what Carr describes as “tea with sugar and shade.” The tours start in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum at 10 a.m. and noon. Carr—a Palm Springs resident for nearly three decades, a longtime fixture on the queer comedy circuit, and a good friend of mine—blends actual history with delightfully questionable storytelling skills sharpened over 40 years of standup, cruises, conventions and gigs around the world. Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit Palm Springs Pride. Tickets, which start at $116.09, and more information are available at shanncarr.com. —Charles Drabkin
Sunday Evening Art
Artists from New York and the high desert are joining forces for a pop-up event. At 5 p.m., Sunday, May 31, Here Till Sunday will be hosted at Más o Menos, at 66031 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Joshua Tree. New York artist Jonathan Greene (poetry) and local creatives Carol King (writer/graphic designer) and David Selib (oil paintings) will showcase selected paintings, books of poetry and art prints. Check out bold, vivid and immersive artistic creations inspired by our desert and beyond! The event is free. For more information, visit www.here-till-sunday.com. —Matt King
Songs and Suds
Earlier, we mentioned that local music venues are dwindling—but some spaces are helping fill the gap. At 6 p.m., Saturday, June 6, two local rock acts will perform at Indio Brewing, at 82900 Avenue 42, Unit G111, in Indio. Gritty garage rockers St. Camino (pictured) will open the evening at 7 p.m. before local Latin rock/blues legends Giselle Woo and the Night Owls share their charming, addictive sound. Indio Brewing has stepped up to support local arts and music, offering a home for live music by desert bands—and food and drinks will be available all night long! The all-ages event is free. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/st.camino. —Matt King
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