Rolling Into the Future
A new chapter in the Coachella Valley’s story is about to begin—one through which you can bike or walk. Through Nov. 10, the long-awaited CV Link is officially opening with six days of celebrations stretching from Coachella to Palm Springs. Residents are invited to lace up their shoes, tune up their bikes or plug in their golf carts and take part in ribbon-cuttings, rides and community walks at kickoff events at access points in Indio (Nov. 6), Cathedral City (Nov. 7), Palm Springs (Nov. 7), La Quinta (Nov. 10) and Palm Desert (Nov. 10). (Poor planning on the part of this writer means you missed the city of Coachella today at 10 a.m.) Be part of the group photo, and join the inaugural ride down your segment of the trail with complimentary bike rentals, refreshments and family-friendly fun. For a complete list of times and locations, go to coachellavalleylink.com. —Charles Drabkin
Hardcore on a Thursday!
The Coachella Valley music scene is alive and well—as proven by the emergence of new bands! At 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, Inland Empire hardcore outfit Bad Mouth will kick off a tour at Coachella Valley Collective, at 1030 Sixth St., in Coachella. Supporting the heavy-punk show will be Ghost House and Beyond Reach, two raucous, noisy bands from Texas; brutal beatdown band False Witness from Orange County; and two new additions to the Coachella Valley hardcore scene, Returned (pictured) and Pay Your Way (performing their first show!). Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, visit instagram.com/hotstuffbooking.—Matt King
Book Bliss
Love to read? From Friday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 9, the Twentynine Palms Book Festival is set to take place at the Twentynine Palms Community Center, at the Freedom Plaza, 6547 Freedom Way. Book-lovers and fans of storytelling will descend upon the high desert for panels, conversations, readings and more! Don’t miss the panels on music journalism, noir, sci-fi, an all-female underground comics anthology from the ’70s, boxing (with author Gerard Gibbons, pictured) and more. The events are free to attend, and you can register on Eventbrite. For more info, visit www.29pbf.com. —Matt King
She’s All She Wants to Be
A pop star is popping up in the desert! At 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, viral dance/pop phenom Tate McRae will bring show-stopping dances and global hit songs to Acrisure Arena, at 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert. You may know her from her iconic performances on So You Think You Can Dance, or from the bouncy, moody stylings of her electronic pop songs, many of which have exploded on streaming platforms. McRae’s desert performance is set to showcase her triple-threat badass-ery, as dancing, singing and her songwriting will all be on full display. Tickets started at $80.92 as of this writing. For tickets or more information, visit acrisurearena.com. —Matt King
Comedy Cabaret
The wigs are high; the humor is higher; and the clock is ticking, because Aunt Lyla’s Desperate for Fans Tour is bringing one-woman comedy cabaret to Dietlart Gallery and Performance Space, at 4629 E. Sunny Dunes Road, in Palm Springs, at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov 10 and 17. As the story goes: After 20 years as a salon owner and two decades as a radio-advice hostess, Lyla Karug (Jeffrey Wylie) has left her South Texas hometown of Cooterville to chase a lifelong dream: becoming a “cabaret chan-toose.” Her show is part storytelling, part standup and all heart, celebrating aging, ambition and bodily mishaps. This performance is one of the final opportunities to enjoy a show in this space, as the owners have announced plans to “semi-retire” at the end of November. Get your $28.52 tickets, which include two adult beverages, via Eventbrite. —Charles Drabkin
The Desert Meets the Coast
At 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Pink Cabana at the Sands Hotel and Spa, at 44985 Province Way, in Indian Wells, is teaming up with acclaimed chef William Eick of Oceanside’s Matsu, for an extraordinary evening of fine dining. This multi-course collaboration blends California’s coastal sophistication with Japanese precision and global flair. Guests will experience a tasting menu that journeys from California sheepshead sashimi with leche de tigre and puffed rice, to A5 Wagyu picanha with Matsu sukiyaki and wasabi. A welcome reception begins the evening with canapés and sparkling rosé, setting the tone for a night of culinary artistry. Dinner is $195 per person and includes wine and sake pairings. Make your reservations via OpenTable, or call 760-321-3771. —Charles Drabkin
A Day of Flavor, Music and Culture
The Coachella Valley Filipino Festival is back, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Palm Springs Downtown Park, near the iconic Forever Marilyn statue. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join this vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, community and pride. The festival was launched in 2023 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, and after organizers took a year to regroup and expand, the festival is back—bigger, brighter and more delicious than ever, now in the heart of Palm Springs. Guests can expect food vendors, local artisans, live bands, dance troupes and interactive exhibits that showcase the Philippines’ rich heritage and modern culture. For more information, head to www.cvfilipinofest.org.
A Wonderful ‘Holiday Ordeal’
Halloween is over … so it’s time for Christmas celebrations to begin! At 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, singer, songwriter, actress and author Storm Large, who frequently performs with Pink Martini, will ring in the holiday season with a special set of festive tunes at the McCallum Theatre, at 73000 Fred Waring Drive, in Palm Desert. Even though just it’s November, Large will remind you it’s never too early for yuletide songs like “2000 Miles,” “Hallelujah,” “Sock It to Me Santa” and much more! Come for the holiday songs, and stay for the insane abilities of this modern music icon. Tickets start at $58. For tickets and more information, visit www.mccallumtheatre.org. —Matt King
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