Glam for Good
Make a difference by supporting a local charity. At 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire is hosting the A Life Without Limits Luncheon in the Cahuilla Ballroom at the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, at 32250 Bob Hope Drive. The local nonprofit organization raises funds for assistive services for people with cerebral palsy, such as adaptive bikes, afterschool skill-building, and family empowerment programs. Frank Sinatra tribute artist Robbie Howard will be performing, while others will share stories about uplifting our local community. Josh Heinz (pictured) and Linda Heinz, local musicians who run the yearly rock-music benefit Concert for Autism, will be awarded a Heart of Service Award. The theme is vintage Hollywood glam, so dress accordingly! Tickets start at $120, and include a champagne toast and one entree from a four-course menu. For tickets and more information, visit ucpie.org. —Matt King
Morongo Valley Rocks!
Get ready for three days of rock in the high desert! The Morongo Valley Music Festival is back, hosting both local acts and huge stars from Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19, at Covington Park, 11165 Vale Drive, in Morongo Valley. The acts run the musical gamut, with sets from iconic desert rock acts like the Sean Wheeler Trio and Waxy (pictured) on Friday, legendary world-class performers like Mike Watt (of Minutemen fame) + The Missingmen on Saturday, and the Grammy Award-nominated Tara Beier on Sunday. There’s even a punk-rock fashion show on Saturday! The event is free to attend. For more information, visit jtcitylimits.com. —Matt King
Tiny Boxes, Big Meanings
In advance of Sunnylands’ annual Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos celebration, the community is invited to honor loved ones and explore the beauty of Mexican folk art at the Miniature Nicho Workshop, from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22. Guided by local artists, participants will craft their own nicho, a small, decorated shadow box traditionally used to remember the departed or celebrate meaningful symbols. Basic materials will be provided, although participants are encouraged to bring items to personalize their creations. The workshop is a preview, of sorts, of Sunnylands’ Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos festivities (Oct. 29–Nov. 2), which include community ofrendas, aerial performances and an outdoor screening of Pixar’s Coco, presented in collaboration with Raíces Cultura and other local organizations. This workshop is $32.70, and space is limited, but admission to the festival and all displays, at 37977 Bob Hope Drive, is free. See the full Days of Los Muertos lineup here, and sign up for the Nicho workshop here. —Charles Drabkin
Cabaret Meets the Paranormal
The Roost Revue is back with a bewitching twist. At 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, The Roost Lounge, at 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, No. 203, in Cathedral City, transforms into a cabaret for its Halloween-themed show, “Haunted Hearts.” Curated and hosted by Jason Mannino (pictured), the Roost Revue is a blend of storytelling, song and connection. This month, the series embraces the darker side of love, featuring local talents Kim Schroeder Long and Bill Spera, with Chip Prince as musical director. Expect torch songs, ballads and playful numbers that weave the supernatural with the deeply human. Get your $22.25 tickets at theroostcc.com. —Charles Drabkin
Sounds, Suds, Sausages!
Enjoy rock, acoustics and craft beer! At 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, it’s time for Rocktober Fest at Coachella Valley Brewing Co., at 30640 Gunther St., in Thousand Palms. Enjoy CVB’s famous brews and enjoy some stripped-down rock from acoustic acts David Saba and The Sieve and the Saddle—and prepare yourself for the huge rock sounds of Mushroom People (pictured), a tribute to System of a Down made up of local musicians! Bring your earplugs; grab a drink; and sing along to hits like “Toxicity,” “Sugar,” “Chop Suey!” and more. The event is free to attend, and open to all ages. For more information, visit CVB’s Facebook page. —Matt King
All Tomorrow’s Parties
Pay tribute to some influential artsy-rockers. At 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, After Hours—a Velvet Underground tribute group—will conjure a set VU tunes, channeling the band’s artistic energy and expanding it into new musical territory, at Mojave Gold, at 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. These Los Angeles musicians are sharing their love for classic tunes like “Sunday Morning” and “Oh! Sweet Nuthin’” just as the original band intended—weird and trippy. Dreamy local act SoftSun is set to open the evening. Tickets are $15.31. For tickets and more information, visit mojavegolddesert.com. —Matt King
Pride Takes Root
While Greater Palm Springs Pride garners a lot of attention as one of the largest pride celebrations in the country, smaller pride events are just as vital when it comes to creating visibility, connection and safe, affirming spaces. East Coachella Valley Pride will return for its ninth year from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Coachella Library Park and Gardens, at 1500 Fourth St., in Coachella. This year’s theme, “Orgullo floreciendo sin fin” (“Pride blooming without end”), celebrates the vibrant mix of culture, identity and resilience that defines the region’s LGBTQ+ community. The free, family-friendly festival brings together local artists, live performances, community resources, food vendors and art in a space created by and for East Valley residents. If you have only gone to large pride events before, I urge you to experience the magic that smaller pride festivals create. Learn more at thecentercv.org, or follow @thecentercoachella on social media. —Charles Drabkin
Fangs, Fishnets, Frights
Grab your wigs, fangs and fiercest heels, because the spirits are rising at Mojave Gold, at 56193 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley, for Lady Chilane’s Bewitching Cabaret! At 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, the high desert’s reigning queen of glamour and mischief hosts a night of spooky seduction, drag sorcery and sinfully good fun. Joining her coven is Tatiana Banks, who brings undead elegance and killer looks; China Montclair, a Palm Springs legend with 40 years of drag experience; Freddy Retrograde, the high-voltage drag king; Madame Harlequin, a shape-shifting enchantress; Xander, described as “hotter than hellfire and sweeter than sin”; and the bone-rattling duo Les Petites-Morts. Costumes are encouraged; inhibitions are not. Tickets are $12.15, available here. —Charles Drabkin
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