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Ingrid Michaelson’s Cozy Fall Trio Tour Featuring Allie Moss and Hannah Hinkler
Ease into the season with an unforgettable night of music as Ingrid Michaelson brings her Cozy Fall Trio Tour to the Plaza Theatre at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13. With her signature blend of wit, warmth and deeply relatable songwriting, Ingrid creates a live experience that feels both intimate and uplifting.
Joining her are special guests Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler, setting the tone with rich vocals and heartfelt performances that perfectly complement the evening.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking for the perfect fall night out, this show delivers all the cozy, feel-good energy the season calls for. Secure your seats now and make it a night to remember.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8. Get more information at www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/ingrid-michaelsons. (Sponsored Content)
Camp and Chaos
If you like your comedy fast, loud and just a little unhinged, the Palm Canyon Theatre, at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, has you covered. The Ritz is a 1970s farce following Gaetano Proclo, who ducks into a Manhattan gay bathhouse to escape danger—and finds himself tangled in a swirl of mistaken identities, romantic pursuits and increasingly absurd complications. Performances take place at 7 p.m., Thursday; 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17. Tickets are $46 general admission or $20 for students. I have seen the 1976 film starring Rita Moreno (who won a Tony Award for the Broadway production), so I am looking forward to the live production. For more information, visit palmcanyontheatre.org. —Charles Drabkin
The Trouble of Temptation
The Bent, Palm Springs’s LGBTQ+ theater company, is producing its first musical! A Man of No Importance is a show built around small, personal acts of courage. The musical, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and book by Terrence McNally, centers on Alfie Byrne, a Dublin bus conductor whose amateur theater troupe stirs up problems when it attempts to stage Oscar Wilde’s Salome in a church hall. The characters deal with repression, community, and the cost of honesty in a world that prefers silence. Performances take place at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 24, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E Baristo Road. Tickets are $42. For more information, visit thebent.org. —Charles Drabkin
Ja Ja Ja!
Laugh ’til you’re azul in the face! At 8 p.m., Friday, May 8, comic Sofia Niño de Rivera will bring her side-splitting Spanish-language humor to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, at 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, in Indio. A true legend in Latin American laughter, Niño de Rivera has had a career, both on Netflix series Club de Cuervos and on standup stages, that’s helped the Spanish comedy world grow! Note: Niño de Rivera’s comedy is entirely in Spanish. Tickets start at $52.50. For tickets and more information, visit www.fantasyspringsresort.com. —Matt King
Create With Creatives
Enjoy a large display of art by talented locals! On Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, the Community Art Show will be hosted at the Cathedral City Library, at 33520 Date Palm Drive. More than 50 creatives from both the Coachella Valley and the Inland Empire will showcase their works, while the space hosts hands-on art workshops. Stop by the library during business hours—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday—to partake in embroidery lessons, paint pours, pin-making, wire-wrapping and so much more! On Sunday, mothers receive free flowers! The event is free. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/cathedral_city_library. —Matt King
Asada Is Awesome
Get your grub on! At 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9, Asada Fest returns to downtown Indio at Center Stage, at 82881 Miles Ave. This evening-long celebration brings the community together using the one thing on which we can agree—food! Enjoy a selection of asada-themed items from Tacos Amar O Tierra, Eladios Pizzeria, Corner Stone Barbecue, Elowtitos and others, while jamming the night away to sets from Los Cadetes De Linares, Luna Roja and Dj Dxsko. There will be plenty of fun for the kids, too, as the Kids Zone will feature mini golf, a bounce house and more. The event is free, with food available for purchase. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
Shredding Time
A titan of loud rock is coming to one of the most notable music venues in the world. At 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, garage rocker Ty Segall will bring heavy riffs and screams to the outdoor stage at Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. In the 2010s, Ty Segall emerged as the king of psych rock, blending spacey sounds with intense guitar energy. He continues to reinvent himself and his sound, with moments of folk, glam, experimental and jazz throughout his catalogue, Segall carries with him some shred-tacular skills and grooves-galore. Tickets are $45.85, and Primitive Ring will open the show. For tickets and more information, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
A Quarter-Century of Movies
The Coachella Valley loves movies, and for many of us, a lot of that love is due to the Mary Pickford Theatre, at 38850 Pickfair St., in Cathedral City. The theater is turning 25 this year, and it is celebrating with a three-day throwback with the theme, “Where were you in 2001?” From Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, the theater is bringing back titles like Shrek, Moulin Rouge, and Monsters, Inc.—and tickets cost just 25 cents. Early birds can grab a $2.50 popcorn-and-drink combo to keep with the 2001 theme. Each film will screen once per day, with the screenings starting at 9 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, local officials and longtime supporters will participate in a rededication ceremony. For more information and a full schedule, click here. —Charles Drabkin
Gentle Setting, Not-So-Gentle Childhood Classic
Outdoor movies at Sunnylands Center and Gardens tend to feel calm, maybe even a little idyllic. But at 8 p.m., Friday, May 15, The NeverEnding Story will remove some of that calmness, when the 1984 film is shown as part of the free Films in the Gardens series. The series theme, “Growing Wild,” ties into Sunnylands’ tree-focused exhibition, but this particular film lands somewhere between wonder and emotional ambush. Watching it again under the desert sky will offers a chance to revisit both sides of that experience. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and small picnics, but no alcohol or large coolers. The series also includes Where the Wild Things Are, showing at 8 p.m., Friday, May 8. For more information, click here. —Charles Drabkin
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