Will He Wear a Kerosene Hat?
While notable rock acts Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven invade Pappy and Harriet’s for a weekend-long excursion, the frontman of both bands is set to perform a free, intimate, record-store show. At noon, Saturday, Sept. 13, David Lowery will do an acoustic set of tunes from Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven and more at The Hoodoo, at 55866 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Yucca Valley. On Lowery’s Facebook page, he says he’ll have some of his bands’ records for sale, as well as handwritten lyrics to songs from his repertoire. Trade the electric sets for a free, intimate acoustic show—and the event is free to attend! For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
Labor Leader Legend
A new downtown Indio space is hosting a documentary screening. At 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, catch a showing of DOLORES, a documentary showcasing the life, times, troubles and victories of activist Dolores Huerta, at The Place, at 45145 Oasis St. The Place is a new indoor community marketplace featuring activations and booths from local, regional and international businesses. Check out Indio’s newest businesses, and learn more about one of the pivotal members of the farmworker community. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/theplace___tobe. —Matt King
Mosh Therapy
Enjoy a mix of hardcore heaviness from touring bands, local bands and a brand new band! At 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, enjoy manic, riff-blasting punk sets from Southern California act Provoke and the noisy Apple Valley rockers Cel Damage (pictured) as they make their way to the Coachella Valley Collective, at 1030 Sixth St., Unit 8, in Coachella, on their co-headlining tour. Other raucous acts will perform, including Inland Empire bands Bound2Violence and Corrupting Our Peace, as well as Coachella Valley groups Built to Break and xRecoilx—the latter a local straight-edge band performing their very first show. Come support touring bands, and mosh your troubles away! Tickets are $10. For more information, visit instagram.com/hotstuffbooking. —Matt King
Emo Memories
An iconic emo rock act is heading to the high desert for a Monday night gig. At 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, angsty ’90s stars Sunny Day Real Estate will perform at Pappy and Harriet’s, at 53688 Pioneertown Road, in Pioneertown. The band released some top emo-rock jams throughout the ’90s, fueling the black, cold hearts of emotional teens everywhere. Over the years, the band had a few breakups, and bassist Nate Mendel went on to join Foo Fighters. Since 2022, the band has been celebrating their past, and the outdoor show at Pappy’s is set to be a nostalgia-heavy party. Tickets start at $48.96. For tickets and more information, visit pappyandharriets.com. —Matt King
History Through Local Voices
The 2025 edition of Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 18-21 and Sept. 25-28, bringing powerful storytelling to the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. This year’s films include Rank and File: A Cinema Diverse History Project, premiering at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20. Through candid interviews, Rank and File gathers stories from Palm Springs seniors who came of age between the 1940s and 1970s—a time when being openly LGBTQ was much more dangerous. The film is part of an ongoing oral history project that preserves these stories and invites community participation. Cinema Diverse continues to highlight films that challenge, inspire and celebrate LGBTQ+ experiences worldwide. Ticket prices range from $14 for a single show to $179 for an all-access pass. To see a complete list of films and get tickets, visit psculturalcenter.org/filmfest. —Charles Drabkin
Upper East Side Tales
The algorithm has recently been serving me clips of the comedian Tori Piskin, a native of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. In her new standup show, Poor Little Rich Girl, she turns her own background, designer clothes, a credit card with her dad’s name on it and more into self-aware comedy. Piskin’s style is bold, personal and full of characters from her past. Catch her at The Rock Gallery Comedy Club, at 333 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19. Get your $17.85 tickets here for this 21+ show. —Charles Drabkin
Celebrating Women Who Shaped the Blues
The Coachella Valley is about to get the blues in the best possible way. The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival presents Blues at the Woodstock, hosted at Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21, offers a powerhouse lineup celebrating the history, resilience and artistry of women in the genre. At the center is Ruthie Foster, described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear.” Fresh off her 2025 Grammy win for Best Contemporary Blues Album (Mileage), Foster brings uncompromising authenticity to the stage at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20. Joining her during the festival are Martha Redbone, Bette Smith, Habaka and Dr. Gail Jhonson With the Blues All-Stars. More than just concerts, the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival is a celebration of resilience, innovation and the voices that define American music. Find out more and get tickets here. —Charles Drabkin
Glow Up Your Game
Pickleball by daylight? Ordinary. Glow-in-the-dark pickleball with neon accessories, a live DJ, and a downtown Palm Springs backdrop? Special. That’s what will happen when the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, partners with Let’s Glo Ball to host an illuminated night of play on the hotel’s six outdoor courts, from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20. Guests are encouraged to suit up in their brightest attire for a night that blends sport and spectacle. The $65 ticket includes access to all courts, equipment and glow gear. Players can rotate between five open-play courts and one challenge court with prizes and giveaways. Space is limited, and reservations are required, so make sure you sign up here. —Charles Drabkin
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