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The Plaza Theatre Community Open House
Join the festivities on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Plaza Theatre on Palm Canyon Drive for a festival-style celebration with community booths and entertainment.
Our Community Open House and Block Party will include free tours and entertainment, with appearances by several of the community arts organizations that will make the Plaza Theatre their new home. The Box Office will offer tickets for sale with no convenience fees!
The Plaza Theatre is located at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. For more information, click here. (Sponsored Content)
Get Up and Go to This Show
Have you got the beat? At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, Head Over Heels (a musical featuring songs by The Go-Go’s) premieres at Desert Theatreworks, at 45175 Fargo St., in Indio. For DTW’s 100th show, they have chosen to showcase a jukebox musical immersed in 1980s fun, as sonic gems from The Go-Go’s help drive the comedy-fantasy narrative. Come for the great music; stay for the engaging story (based on a 16th century novel) and the profound themes of freedom and identity. The production will run through Sunday, Nov. 30. Tickets are $46.50. For tickets and more information, visit www.dtworks.org. —Matt King
Power and the Crown
The Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory, at 71100 Highway 111, is kicking off a film discussion series, “All in the British Family: Royal Succession in Film,” at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, with a screening of A Man for All Seasons (1966). The film tells the story of Sir Thomas More, who refuses to betray his conscience by publicly endorsing King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn. Paul Scofield’s performance as More earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, with the film winning six total Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Local educator Bernard Epps will lead a brief introduction and guided discussion following the film, offering insight into this classic. The series continues on Nov. 21 with Elizabeth (1998) and Dec. 5 with The Lion in Winter (1968). The screenings are free! For more information on all the great programs happening at the library, click here. —Charles Drabkin
Star-Studded Weekend
A modern star of country and folk is bringing music, drag and love to the high desert! While the Saturday events have been cancelled due to the storms, on Friday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 16, Orville Peck’s Rodeo will still take place at Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. The masked, openly gay musician will join a star-studded list of other musicians with a country tinge to take over the iconic desert venue for a weekend of awesome jams. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Allison Russell, The Deslondes, Uwade and others are all set to perform across the weekend, with a special performance from Peck happening each night. A drag brunch, special food pop-ups, and more are all in store! Remaining general-admission tickets for are $163.54. For tickets and more details, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
The Next Generation
Support young Coachella Valley musicians who are chasing their musical dreams! At 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, the Academy of Musical Performance is hosting AMP Bash, a live concert celebration of the program’s current and past students, at the Indio Taphouse, at 82867 Miles Ave. (The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, but postponed due to weather.) The Academy of Musical Performance is a music-education program for desert youth, turning kids into rockstars by teaching them music, putting them in bands, and having them perform. Bands currently in the program will be performing, as will some alumni. Learn more about this long-running music education program, and check out the next generation of desert rockers. Tickets are $20, $10 for students ages 5-18, and free for children under 5. For tickets and more information, visit ampcv.org/amp-bash. —Matt King
Please, Don’t Let This Feeling End
The Desert Figure Skating Club is bringing a touch of cinematic magic to the desert with a special screening of the 1978 cult classic Ice Castles. At 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Festival Theaters, at 789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, in Palm Springs, audiences can not only revisit the poignant story of a young figure skater’s comeback, but also meet the film’s star, Lynn-Holly Johnson (pictured). Nominated for a Golden Globe in her breakout role, Johnson was a competitive figure skater before turning to acting and later becoming a Bond girl in For Your Eyes Only. She’ll take the stage following the screening for a live conversation and audience Q&A. The evening also includes a VIP reception, with proceeds supporting programs that help young skaters. Tickets range from $20 to $50, and details are available at thedesertfigureskatingclub.com/icecastles —Charles Drabkin
Cultivating Community
A new Sunday ritual is about to take root in Desert Hot Springs. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will hold a brand-new Certified Farmers’ Market at 66070 Pierson Blvd., running every other Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The first market was originally scheduled for Nov. 16, but was moved due to the anticipated rain storm.) The morning kicks off with a community ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. This new market is designed with the purpose of bringing fresh produce, pantry staples and local goods to the residents of DHS. Shoppers will find seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, handmade jams and other locally produced treats. To sweeten opening day, the Cultural Center will also host a book giveaway featuring Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil—part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read initiative. Admission is free, and parking is easy. For more information, visit certifiedfarmersmarkets.org. —Charles Drabkin
Guitar Great
A guitar god is set to shred the desert! At 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, Isaiah Mitchell will perform at Mojave Gold, at 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. Mitchell, the guitarist for the psychedelic rock band Earthless, is one of the most underrated six-string kings of the 21st century. With Earthless, Mitchell dominates lengthy rock journeys (with some songs in the 14-minute range) with intense solos, spacey sounds and blues badassery. His solo set at Mojave Gold is sure to be an expansive trip, as Mitchell’s expressive guitar-playing will blend beautifully into the endless desert landscape. Tickets are $12.15. For more information, visit mojavegolddesert.com. —Matt King
Soar, Sip, Celebrate
The Palm Springs Air Museum, at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, in Palm Springs, invites beer lovers and aviation enthusiasts to soar into the 13th Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival, taking place from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. This festival combines craft beer, live music and historic planes in a one-of-a-kind experience. Sample more than 40 craft beers from regional and national breweries while watching warbirds take off and land just beyond the tarmac. Enjoy live performances by John Stanley King and the Desert Sol Band, and enjoy food from local favorites including The Big Easy Sandwich, El Reaper, Nick’s Pizza, Party Pop and Uncle D’s Smokehouse. General admission tickets are $75 (or two for $120 online) and include unlimited tastings and commemorative glassware. For early access and food pairings, upgrade to VIP for $90 (or 2 for $160) with entry starting at noon. This event is strictly 21+. For tickets and more information, visit PSPropsHops.com. —Charles Drabkin
This was edited on Nov. 13 to update the date of the first DHS farmers’ market, and on Nov. 14 to update the date of the AMP Bash, and to note that Saturday’s events of Orville Peck’s Rodeo have been cancelled/moved.
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