Not Only in Your Dreams
Celebrate 35 years of dance-pop history! At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, Debbie Gibson will celebrate the anniversary of her hit record Electric Youth with her show “Acoustic Youth” at Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, in Palm Springs. Gibson will perform stripped-down versions of her most popular songs, and share stories from the best moments of her career. Remaining tickets are $89.95. All ticket purchases include a $25 drink/food minimum. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and drinks. For tickets and more information, visit oscarspalmsprings.com. —Matt King
Honoring the Weird
Check out 14 musicians honoring the king of weird! At 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, The Stinkfoot Orchestra will fire through a set of Frank Zappa’s best and most abstract songs at Spaghetti Western Saloon, 50048 Twentynine Palms Highway, in Morongo Valley. Zappa alumni Napoleon Murphy Brock will be performing with the band to help nail the icon’s music. Tickets are $25 presale, or $30 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit www.spaghettiwesternsaloon.com. —Matt King
They Saw the Sign
A worldwide group of desert-rock music fans is descending upon the valley for their yearly tradition. (Read more about it here.) At 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29 a Facebook group named Kyuss World, filled with fans of the Palm Desert band Kyuss, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s album Welcome to Sky Valley by taking a group photo at the Welcome to Sky Valley sign, at 76861 Dillon Road, in Desert Hot Springs. Meet fans from all over the globe who worship the legend of Coachella Valley music, and pay tribute to some local icons. The event is free to attend. For more info, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
The Friends of the Desert Mountains celebrates Tortoise Week and our region’s native desert tortoise from 8 to 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at the Tortoise Walk and Talk. This leisurely one-mile walk starts at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, in Palm Desert. You will learn about the history of a new tortoise population being studied as you search for tortoises on the trail; the event is free, but registration is required. Can’t make it Friday morning? There are tortoise-related events happening all weekend long; check out the full calendar and register at desertmountains.org/calendar. —Charles Drabkin
Ultimate Indulgence
OPULENCE, YOU OWN EVERYTHING! Or, well, things will feel like that at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at On the Mark, 111 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 155, when the shop hosts a Champagne, Caviar and Oyster Tasting. Your $81.88 ticket gets you six wine samplings, four oysters, and multiple tastings of different levels of caviar! You must be 21 or over to attend, of course, and please make sure you arrive on time to avoid missing out on anything. Buy tickets at Eventbrite.
Movie-Music Mashup
A horror classic and two musical masterpieces are merging. At 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, watch Nosferatu With Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film, screening at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road, in Palm Springs; it is also taking place at 9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at the Mary Pickford Is D’Place Theater, 36850 Pickfair St., in Cathedral City. The 1924 film Nosferatu can be viewed in a whole new way, as this screening syncs the songs of Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac to the creepy silent film. Tickets are $12, with discounts. For tickets and more info, visit psculturalcenter.org or www.dplaceentertainment.com. —Matt King
Old and Awesome
There’s a vintage market pop-up taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5! The Vintage Idiot Paradise Bazaar is coming to the historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, in Palm Springs. Discover unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story and add character to your home and wardrobe. Lessen your carbon footprint by reducing waste and giving new life to pre-loved items. For more information, check out their Facebook event page.—Charles Drabkin
Get Ready to Samba
The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District invites you to join them from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Palm Springs Air Museum, at 345 N. Gene Autry Trail, in Palm Springs for an evening celebrating Carnival! At One Night Out: Rio, enjoy live samba entertainment and delicious food, while you dance the night away with DJ Alf Alpha and Heart of Samba. Tickets start at $40, with VIP options available, and the proceeds benefiting the Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District. This is an evening you don’t want to miss—get your tickets at OneNightOut.net! —Charles Drabkin
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