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Nobody Does It Better: A Big Screen Immersive Benefit Concert
On Saturday, Nov. 30, experience an unforgettable night of Academy Award-winning hits from the ’70s, performed by Coachella Valley’s finest talents, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road! Hosted by Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford, the event features songs from iconic films like The Way We Were, Rocky and A Star Is Born. The event will also featuring performances by Melba Miller, Patrick Wallace, Daniel Stewart, Johnny Spinks, Terry Larson, Francesca Amari, Keisha D, Bonnie G, Angela Delaire, Lizzie Schmelling and Boo Rigney—backed by Alex Danson (keys), Jay Lewis (drums) and Bill Saitta (bass). All proceeds support transforming the Cultural Center’s Theatre 2 into a vibrant live performance and educational space. The event starts with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., with the concert starting at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $35, with VIP tickets, including preferred seating, at $55. Get tickets here. Can’t join us for the event? Please donate and support this vital cultural at psculturalcenter.org/donate. (Sponsored Content)
All Is Bright
The Empire Polo Club, at 81800 51st St., in Indio, is again playing host to Magic of Lights, running through Dec. 29. This festival ushers in the Christmas season with lights, a Holly Jolly Village, and an opportunity to take a free photo with Santa that includes MagicVision Selfie filters to transform the photographs into holiday-themed images. Admission is charged per vehicle, and standard cars start at $30 and go up, depending on the day of the week; buying your ticket online will save you some money, as will bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the gate. Learn more and get those tickets at magicoflights.com/locations/coachella-valley-ca. —Charles Drabkin
Travel to Spain Without Leaving the Valley
I love a communal dining experience; the opportunity to connect with strangers over a meal is rare in this country. The Del Rey at the Villa Royale, at 1620 S. Indian Trail, in Palm Springs, is looking to change that by bringing back the monthly Noche de Paella, happening next at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21. This family-style dining experience is $85 per person and features a five-course menu including a welcome bite, a glass of cava, a salad, a tapa, meat and seafood Paella, and dessert. Wine pairings, sangria and other drinks are all available for purchase. The event could sell out, so act fast; next month’s Noche de Paella is slated for Dec. 19. The Del Rey is an adults-only hotel, so this event is 21 and over. For more information, visit villaroyale.com/del-rey/paella. —Charles Drabkin
Show Off as a Showman
For several years, Among Friends has brought the community together at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road, in Palm Springs, for interactive movie nights. Attendees can dress up as their favorite characters, act out scenes, and sing along to beloved movies. On Thursday, Nov. 21, join them for a circus-themed cocktail party starting at 6 p.m., followed by a sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.53 and can be found here. —Charles Drabkin
Look Up!
Nothing makes a desert sky more beautiful than dozens of hot air balloons. From Friday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 24, experience the 10th annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival. Events will take place in multiple locations in Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage, including displays of beautiful hot air balloons (rides are available for purchase), live music, a drone show, a car show and much more. Most of the events are free, while others require tickets. For the full itinerary, visit www.hotairballoonfest.com. —Matt King
A Weekend of Youth Theater
High school theater productions are a great place to nurture young talent. Palm Springs High School, at 2401 E. Baristo Road, is mounting a black-box theater production of The Wolves, a one-act play by Sarah DeLappe. It is set in an indoor soccer field; as nine teenage players warm up before their game, they discuss teen drama, genocide, global politics and their bodies. The show runs at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23; and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24. This show contains mature content, so youth under the age of 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. General admission tickets are $8 in advance, available here. —Charles Drabkin
Surf’s Up!
It’s been more than 50 years since the release of “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and you can still see the Beach Boys! At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, catch the surf-pop ’60s stars as they swim through an ocean of hits like “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surfin’ Safari” and so many others at Agua Caliente Resort Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, in Rancho Mirage. Beachy jams still hit so hard all the way out in the desert! Remaining tickets are $74.58. For tickets and more information, visit aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/the-beach-boys. —Matt King
True Colors Shining Through
Say farewell to a pop icon. At 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” star Cyndi Lauper brings her final tour to Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert. Re-live the ’80s and celebrate one of music’s most notable and unique stars as she takes a final bow, and has fun with the girls one last time. Special guest Trixie Mattel will also take the stage. Tickets start at $47.60. For tickets and more information, visit acrisurearena.com.—Matt King
Cheers to an Anniversary
A local brewery is turning 11! At 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, celebrate a decade-plus of good brews and even better tunes at the CV Brewing 11th Anniversary Party, happening at Coachella Valley Brewing Company, 30640 Gunther St., in Thousand Palms. Adam Gainey, Desert Moons, däj trio, Machete, Fishing for Skronk, Yoves, Josh Heinz, The Sieve and the Saddle and others are all set to perform. The event is free to attend. For more info, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
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