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There’s so much to see, do and feel Are you interested in dining? nightlife? Off-roading? Climbing? Yoga? Nature? Art? The Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin communities promise boundless opportunities for visitors. For centuries, people have traveled to the desert seeking to be transformed, and today is no different. The communities of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin are rich in culture, natural wonders, and adventure. From the quirky to the profound, the modern to the ageless, if you’re looking for a place that’s different, yet as friendly as home, these communities are your place.
Inside 4 What’s Happening
A calendar of events in and around the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin.
18-23 Listings
Hiking/outdoor activities, health and wellness, art and desert finds.
24 Dining Scene
Some of the best bistros, cafés and restaurants.
32 Nightlife
The best evening entertainment.
36 Day Trips Attractions and fun trips.
38 Great Outdoors Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin preserves.
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Friends! The Musical Parado. Photo courtesy of Friends! Musical Parody.
July 5
July 12
Wannabe – A Tribute to Spice Girls at 8 p.m. With giant personalities, British accents and platform shoes, these five Toronto women deliver the ultimate 90s dance party, sharing a message of love, equality and girl power! Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival at 8 p.m. Randy Linder will have the audience rocking to the beloved hits from 1968-1972 and a few of Fogerty’s solo hits. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
Jethro Tull at 8 p.m. Celebrating the 50th year as an international recording and performing musician with a tour stop in the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
Friends! The Musical Parody The hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons tv’s Friends, celebrating the wacky misadventures of your favorite pals as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 90s Manhattan. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
July 6 Harout Balyan at 7 p.m. The Armernian pop superstar brings his hits to the desert. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
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La Septima Banda at 8 p.m. The band incorporates a variety of regional Mexican music styles – from bandas and cumbias to rancheras and narcocorridos (their specialty). Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
Summer Film Series at 6 p.m. Celebrating 50 years since the end of the ‘60s with films reflecting the climate of the time. Featuring the 1969 film “Putney Swope” directed by Robert Downey Sr. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
Don McLean at 8 p.m. One of the greatest singer-songwriters with such songs as “American Pie,” “Vincent (Starry Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air,” and “Crossroads” brings his latest tour to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
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July 26
Hotel California at 8 p.m. For more than three decades the band has been reproducing the Grammy award-winning sounds of the Eagles. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
The Queen of Soul – A Tribute to Aretha at 8 p.m. Christian “Black Diamond” Smalls and her 10 piece band will pay tribute to the late “Queen of Soul” in an evening of nostalgic, soulful melodies. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
July 19 A Tribute to Sublime at 8 p.m. Enjoy the music of Sublime performed by 40oz. to Freedom. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com The Ultimate E.L.O Experience at 8 p.m. This is your chance to experience what it would be like to be at an actual Electric Light Orchestra concert. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
July 25 Summer Film Series at 6 p.m. Celebrating 50 years since the end of the ‘60s with films reflecting the climate of the time. Featuring the 1975 film “Shampoo” directed by Hal Ashby. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
Freestyle Jam at 8 p.m. Featuring Stevie B., Trinere, Debbie Deb, Connie and Nu Shooz. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
July 27 Gerardo Ortíz at 8 p.m. Mexican singer-songwriter returns to the desert with his latest tour. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com The Ultimate Queen Celebration at 8 p.m. Featuring dozens of songs that Queen made famous including “Radio Gaga,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and more. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
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Styx. Photo courtesy of Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage.
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August 9
A Tribute to The Grateful Dead at 8 p.m. The Ghost Notes stays true-to-form to the classic music of The Gratful Dead. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. The band, One of These Nights, takes the audience on a journey through all the Eagles’ “sounds,” that highlight the Eagles’ extraordinary catalogue. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
Styx at 8 p.m. Best known for the hit songs “Lady,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Renegade,” will make a tour stop in the desert. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
August 3 Howie Mandel at 8 p.m. Mandel brings his comedic talents to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com Timelapse Film Festival Showcasing the top films in each category. Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. timelapsefilmfestival.com
August 8 Summer Film Series at 6 p.m. Celebrating 50 years since the end of the ‘60s with films reflecting the climate of the time. Featuring the 1969 film “Medium Cool” directed by Haskell Wexler. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
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August 9-11 Splash House Bringing the best in house music to three resorts in Palm Springs: Renaissance Palm Springs, The Saguaro Hotel & Pool, and Riviera Palm Springs. splashhouse.com
August 10 Mary J. Blige at 8 p.m. Grammy awardwinning vocalist is hailed as one of the defining voices of contemporary music. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
August 16 Elton – A Tribute to Elton John at 8 p.m. Featuring the best of Elton’s early music recreated in the show. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
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The California Honeydrops headline the Joshua Tree Music Festival. Photo courtesy of cahoneydrops.com.
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August 30
Sebastian Maniscalco at 8 p.m. One of four comedians featured in Vince Vaughn’s “Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights” brings his latest comedy tour, “Stay Hungry” to the desert. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at 8 p.m. Mirage captures the look and sound of the legendary superstar band. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
August 17
Brian Wilson and The Zombies at 8 p.m. Two pop music legends of the 60s are bringing their shimmering vocals and classic hits to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
Lance Burton Masters Magicians & Friends at 8 p.m. Considered by his peers to be the greatest stage magician of the past century, brings his magic touch to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
August 22 Summer Film Series at 6 p.m. Celebrating 50 years since the end of the ‘60s with films reflecting the climate of the time. Featuring the 1969 film “The Rain People” directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
August 23 Space Oddity – The Bowie Tribute at 8 p.m. The amazing band delivers a stunning note-fornote theatrical concert event…transporting audiences back in time through Bowie’s greatest hits. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com Boz Scaggs at 8 p.m. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter brings more than 50 years of soulful hits to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
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September 5 Summer Film Series at 6 p.m. Celebrating 50 years since the end of the ‘60s with films reflecting the climate of the time. Featuring the 1970 film “Zabriskie Point” directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
September 14 The Doobie Brothers at 8 p.m. One of the most successful bands in rock history, bring more than five decades of classic hits to the Coachella Valley. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
September 14-15 Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition Featuring art exhibition, awards reception, art market, art demonstrations, live music, festive food, La Quinta beer truck and more. Oasis of Mara, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms. jtnparts.org
What’s Happening September 20-29 Peter Pan The classic J.M. Barrie tale of a young boy who refuses to grow up. On a quest to find stories with which to entertain his young cohorts in Neverland -- an island refuge for “Lost Boys” -Peter returns to the real world. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. palmcanyontheatre.org
September 21 Rob Thomas at 8 p.m. One of the most distinctive artists of this or any other era – a gifted vocalist, spellbinding performer and acclaimed songwriter. The charismatic performer brings his “Chip Tooth Tour” to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com Steely Dan at 8 p.m. The legendary band brings its hits to the desert. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com Brian Wilson. Photo courtesy of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
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Bhakti Fest. Photo courtesy of The Bhakti Fest Group.
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October 2-6
Night Sky Festival The event will include a Star Party with at least 20 telescopes, music, constellation tours and sky stories. Daytime activities will include astronomy lectures, photo booth, educational tables and youth crafts and more. 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms. nightskyfestival.org
The Sportman’s Club Annual Gem and Mineral Show Exhibitors from around the Southwest offers a huge selection of quality jewelry of all kinds including loose colored gemstones, fine finished and fashion jewelry, beads and more. 6225 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree. jtsportsmansclub.com
September 25-30
October 4-6
Bhakti Fest Celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirta (sacred music), and meditation. Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree. bhaktifest.com
Wanderlust Wellspring A first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies. wanderlust.com/wellspring
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October 6-7
Banda MS at 8 p.m. The most listened to Mexican music group in the world. They will bring their latest tour to the Coachella Valley. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
Orchid Festival The festival features greenhouse tours, judged orchid show, orchid classes, music, live entertainment, wine and cheese tasting, food and shopping. Gubler Orchids, 2200 Belfield Blvd., Landers. gublers.com/orchidfestival
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October 10-13
Diana Krall at 8 p.m. Multiple Grammy awardwinning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer brings her latest tour to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
Joshua Tree Music Festival Featuring music by North Mississippi All Stars, The California Honeydrops, Yak Attack, Elektric Voodoo and many more. Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree. joshuatreemusicfestival.com
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What’s Happening October 10-13 The Crucible In the insular, Puritan community of 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, a group of young girls are found dancing in the woods, and immediately fall ill. When no earthly cause can be determined, the citizens of Salem suspect that some more sinister force may be at hand. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. palmcanyontheatre.org
October 11 Experience Hendrix at 8 p.m. Featuring Hendrix’s own legendary bassist Billy Cox, along with guitar wizard Joe Satriani, the experience celebrates the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
October 12 We Will Rock You at 8 p.m. A sci-fi epic set to the music of Queen and Ben Elton, comes to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
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Pioneer Days. Photo courtesy of Hi-Desert Star.
October 12
October 23
Tyler Henry at 8 p.m. The star of “Hollywood Medium” will discuss his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life with live audience reading and audience Q&A. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
Joe Bonamassa at 8 p.m. One of the biggest names in blues rock brings his latest tour to the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
Eighth Annual Family Fun Day at 3 p.m. The day brings a 200 year-old British tradition to the desert – The Panto! It’s participatory theater and it’s fun for all ages. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
October 17-20 Pioneer Days A weekend of family fun with a parade, preceded by a Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. Other events include honorary judge and sheriff and little miss & master contests, outhouse races, BBQs, carnival, vendors, food and community booths, music, beer garden, arm wrestling tournament and more. Twentynine Palms, visit29.org
October 25 J Balvin at 8 p.m. He’s been declared as “Reggaeton’s Global Ambassador” by The New York Times, J Balvin is now one of the top streaming artists in the world, regardless of language. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com
October 25-November 17 Priscilla Queen of the Desert Based on the smash-hit movie, the musical is the heartwarming adventure of three friends, who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. palmcanyontheatre.org
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October 27
Climb Smart Join the Friends of Joshua Tree as they kick off rock climbing season with a fun and amazing experience of climbling in Joshua Tree. Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree. joshuatreemusicfestival.com
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Experience the spectacular color, pageantry and fun as scores of whimsically decorated golf carts and bands march down Palm Desert’s El Paseo Shopping District. golfcartparade.com
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Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. Photo courtesy of City of Palm Springs.
October 31-November 11
November 16
HITS Coachella Desert Circuit Horse Show Enjoy high-quality, international-level hunter/ jumper horse shows. Desert Horse Park, 85555 Airport Boulevard, Thermal. hitsshows.com
Opening Night Benefit Concert at 6 p.m. A star of stage and screen, Raúl Esparza takes the stage for one incredible night. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
November 2
Mandy Patinkin at 8 p.m. The acclaimed actor, singer, storyteller will perform in a passionate evening of song. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
Joshua Tree Half Marathon at 6:15 p.m. This will be a sunset and evening run – a unique experience within the marathon series. runsignup.com
November 2-3 Greater Palm Springs LGBT Pride Rainbow flags and glitter will fill the streets as the everpresent Mount San Jacinto Mountains star in the most scenic pride parade and festival in the world. Various locations in Palm Springs. pspride.org
November 9-10 Palm Desert Choreography Festival Exciting original dances in a number of styles are performed by companies from across the nation with winners announced at the conclusion of each performance. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
November 14 Melissa Etheridge at 8 p.m. One of rock’s great female icons brings her memorable songs to the desert. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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November 16-17 11th Annual Gourd Art Festival Featuring artists showcasing their creative creations. Visit yuccavalley.org for location and times.
November 17 The Kingston Trio at 3p.m. In celebration of 60 years of music, the iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the “Keep The Music Playing” tour. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
November 22 Paul Anka at 8 p.m. Anka Sings Sinatra will honor a great artist who has influenced his career. It will also feature the hits that have spanned his career. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com Mariachi Flor De Toloache and the Villalobos Brothers at 8 p.m. Their music is an edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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November 29
Classic Albums Live at 8 p.m. A group of Canada’s most acclaimed musicians will come together to re-create Tom Petty’s “Damn The Torpedoes.” McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at 3 and 8 p.m. Featuring beloved Christmas music along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival Includes dozens of local craft breweries, live music, food vendors and flight exhibitions. Must be 21 and older. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com
November 29-December 22 The King & I It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his children and wives. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. palmcanyontheatre.org
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November 30
The Highwaymen at 3 p.m. A musical tribute to Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
John Tesh: Acoustic Christmas at 8 p.m. Celebrate the season with this extraordinary performer. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
November 26-27
December 1
A Christmas Story The Musical Brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
The Beach Boys at 3 and 7 p.m. Their songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Photo courtesy of Desert Symphony.
December 2 Rhythmic Circus at 7 p.m. The percussivedance phenomenon that electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire, sidesplitting humor and finger-snapping tunes. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
December 3 Mosco Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Featuring over-the-top production and world class Russian artists. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
December 6-8 Waitress Tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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December 7-8 Indio International Tamale Festival More than 300 vendors will be featured plus a tamale eating contest, five stages of live entertainment, wine and beer gardens. Attendees will be able to sample a wide variety of tamales, from traditional recipes to vegan and vegetarian options. tamalefestival.net
December 9-11 Andrea Burns A star of the stage brings her talents to the stage for three performances. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
December 12
Spencer Day at 8 p.m. The singer-songwriter and piano player is best known for his hit single “Till You Come Back to Me,” and will be debuting his sixth album for the audience. Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade at 5:45 p.m. Over the past 26 years, the parade has featured a host of marching bands, performing groups, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. Yet more than anything else, it is the parade’s signature floats adorned in thousands of colorful holiday lights and huge Macy’s-style balloons that keeps the crowds coming back for more. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. psfestivaloflights.com
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Michael Andrew at 8 p.m. Andrew will usher in the most wonderful time of the year with holiday favorites and entertaining surprises. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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January 9, 2020
Colors of Christmas at 8 p.m. Featuring holiday music by Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Ben Vereen and Jody Watley. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute at 8 p.m. The group covers all of the great hits and leaves no stone unturned in replicating the music of one of the world’s best-loved and top-selling bands. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
December 14 The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal at 8 p.m. Storm Large will stun the audience with her vocals during the holiday season. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
December 16 Voctave at 7 p.m. An 11-member acappella ensemble known for its gorgeous performances of Disney and Broadway hits. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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January 17-February 9, 2020 Camelot King Arthur is tested when his lovely queen falls in love with a young knight and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. palmcanyontheatre.org For greater Palm Springs events, visit desertentertainer.com. For high desert event happenings, visit hidesertstar.com. Don’t forget to like the Desert Entertainer and Hi-Desert Star on Facebook!
Dave Koz and Friends at 8 p.m. Bringing together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
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Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Hannah Schwalbe, courtesy of National Park Service.
Hiking/Outdoor Activities Joshua Tree National Park Characterized by its huge rock formations and immense Joshua tree forest, the national park lies where the Mojave Desert meets the low Colorado Desert. Hike through the trails that weave through the Hidden Valley, travel to Keys View and look out over the Coachella Valley or bring your rock climbing equipment and scale some of the most interesting geological formations in the California desert. nps.gov/jotr South Lykken Trail 4.4 miles with an elevation of just over 1,000 feet. This is considered strenuous and the north end of the trail starts at the west end of Mesquite Road, just south of downtown Palm Springs off South Palm Canyon Drive. There is no parking at the trailhead, but street parking is available. The hike is pretty strenuous for the first mile or so and then it levels off and one gets a great view of the Indian Canyons golf courses and South Palm Canyon communities. It is a beautiful hike and ends along South Palm Canyon Drive towards Indian Canyon. You will need to have vehicles at both ends. Museum Trail 2 miles round trip with an elevation change of around 1,000 feet. This hike is quite strenuous because of the rapid incline. The trailhead is just behind the museum off Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs. Turn around at the picnic tables.
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Clara Burgess Trail 4.4 miles round trip with an elevation of 1,339 feet. The trail is the only route to the summit of Murray Hill, a prominent conical peak just south of Palm Springs. It is best seen when heading south on Gene Autry Trail and, although it is only a couple miles to the peak, it is strenuous with a steep incline. Bump and Grind Trail 3 mile loop with an elevation rise of 523 feet. This trail is probably the most popular trail in the desert and frequented by exercisers who start behind Desert Crossings shopping center on Painters Path in Palm Desert. Randall Henderson Trail 2.4 mile loop with a gently rising elevation change of 423 feet. This easy trail offers a good introduction to desert hiking for the novice. It starts and ends at the National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert on Highway 74. Check the Visitor Center for guided hikes during the winter season. Bear Creek Oasis Trail 8 miles in and out, with an elevation rise of 1,989 feet. Considered strenuous. From the Cove Oasis trailhead at the top of La Quinta Cove, follow Bear Creek Canyon to where the trail leaves the sandy wash. Follow the signs. Hikers on this trail enjoy the beautiful palm oasis at the end.
Hiking/Outdoor Activities Amboy Crater Formed of ash and cinders, the 250-foot-high Amboy Crater rises from one of the youngest volcanic fields in the United States. A hiking trail winds to the rim with rest stations along the way. If you make it to the top, you’ll see the breach where lava poured out over 24 square miles, creating a landscape of dried lava lakes, collapsed lava tubes and sinks, spatter cones and massive flows of basalt. This can be a dangerous area. Don’t venture out in the heat, bring a gallon of water per person per day, hike with a partner and always let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Crater Road eight miles off National Trails Highway. blm.gov/visit/amboy-crater Eisenhower Peak Loop 6 mile loop with an elevation gain of 700 feet. This trail is considered moderate and is part of the Living Desert preserve (admission fee required) in Palm Desert. The trail begins at the Eastern edge of the Living Desert and takes hikers toward Eisenhower Peak. The trail is a good representation of desert terrain and makes a perfect beginning to a Living Desert tour.
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Giant Rock The largest freestanding boulder in the Mojave Desert, Giant Rock covers 5,800 square feet of ground and stands seven stories high off the ground at its highest point. Native Americans once considered it sacred, and in the 1930s German immigrant Frank Critzer dug a space under the rock to live in. One of Critzer’s friends later said he was contacted by aliens there. Today, the rock is a popular tourist destination and a photo opportunity for visitors from across the globe. Past Belfield Boulevard in Landers Lake Cahuilla Just six miles from Old Town La Quinta, the 710-acre park at the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains offers a great outdoor family day with hiking, coupled with a host of recreational selections ranging from shore fishing to horseback riding. Hawk’s Landing A one-of-akind golf course, this premier facility offers two six-hole loops for players. Play the second loop twice for a whole 18-hole game or play 12 and stop in to the Roost Café for a glass of wine and a meal as the sun sets on the desert landscape. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. hawkslandinggolf.com
Health and Wellness Yoga in Coachella Valley: There are numerous yoga studios across the Coachella Valley including Power Yoga Palm Springs, Peace Love Yoga, Yoga Bliss, Yoga Center Palm Desert, Bikram Yoga, Lotus Flower Movement. Yoga in The Morongo Basin Home to many great yoga studios including Instant Karma Yoga Studio in Joshua Tree and Cedar and Sage Wellness Center in Yucca Valley. Experienced instructors can introduce new students to interesting yoga techniques from multiple disciplines or work with higher-level students on skills and technique. With some of the largest yoga retreats in the country, the teachers are advanced and will make you feel comfortable in their classes. The Integratron Built in 1959 by a ufologist, George VanTassel, who was supposedly following instructions from the planet Venus. He claimed when it was finished, the building would be
capable of rejuvenation and time travel. Today, it is used primarily for its unique acoustic qualities. The building is popular for its sound baths, which sell out weeks in advance as people from around the world travel to the area to experience the unique meditative qualities of the Integratron. 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. integratron.com Catalina Spa RV Resort Located in Desert Hot Springs, this RV resort provides affordable RV camping and is open to the public for its odorless natural hot springs. Visit the resort and get free access to many fun activities including mini golf, water sports and pickleball. 18800 Corkill Road, Desert Hot Springs. 760-3294431, catalinasparvresort.com Center for Healthy Generations The saltwater pool is kept at a comfortable 90 degrees year-round at this facility. Classes are available six days a week, with a wide range of levels to choose from. They also offer exercise classes that include stretch-andtone, aerobics, yoga and Zumba. 57121 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley. 760-365-9661, mbchg.org
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Art by Anthony James at Melissa Morgan Fine Art.
Art 29 Palms Creative Center and Art Gallery This creative center offers walk-in classes during business hours every day of the week for artists young and old. Paint a canvas or make your own pottery. 6847 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. 760-361-3461 Architecture and Design Center The historic Santa Fe Savings & Loan bank is the creative hub for midcentury architecture and design exploration. Featuring exhibitions, and educational and community programs, as well as research space, and a storage area for the museum’s growing architecture and design collections, and archives. 300 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-322-4897, psmuseum.org/architecture-design-center Art Cruise 29! Hit the galleries of Twentynine Palms for new art on the first Saturday of every month in Twentynine Palms. The Glass Outhouse, 29 Palms Visitors Center, Artomotive Gallery, 29 Palms Creative Center and Gallery, 29 Palms Art Gallery and Chuck Caplinger’s Desert Art Studio & Gallery are all regular participants. visit29.org Backstreet Art District Stroll through a dozen artist-owned galleries and working studios featuring exciting collections. Experience the thrill of interacting with working artists. 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs. 760-851-8421, backstreetartdistrict.com
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CODA Gallery An El Paseo landmark since 1987, CODA is a fine art gallery specializing in contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture and glass. 73400 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-4661, codagallery.com Heather James Fine Art Featuring fine artwork by premier Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary artists. 45188 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-8926, heatherjames.com Melissa Morgan Fine Art One of the premier destinations in Southern California specializing in cutting-edge international contemporary art in all media for both the savvy collector and for those newer to the art world. 73660 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-1056, melissamorganfineart.com Palm Springs Art Museum The museum is centrally located in downtown Palm Springs and encompasses three floors of inspiring and invigorating artwork in a variety of media. 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org Joshua Tree 2nd Saturdays Downtown Nights Art galleries and business throughout Joshua Tree keep their doors open late for the opening receptions of new art shows on the second Saturday of every month. Participating venues include Joshua Tree Art Gallery, Gallery 62, The Beatnik Lounge and La Matadora Gallery. Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree.
Desert Finds Antique Galleries of Palm Springs A 12,000 square-foot collective featuring vintage clothing, jewelry, home decore, furniture, art and so much more. 505 East Industrial Place, Palm Springs. 760322-8740, antiquegalleriespalmsprings.com Cactus Mart A succulents and desert plant emporium, Cactus Mart is a go-to spot for travelers. Dig up your own cacti for 59 cents and take home a little piece of the desert. 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley. The Frippery This shop represents the desert lifestyle; from poolside in Palm Springs to stargazing in Joshua Tree. The collection of vintage clothing and accessories includes mod, resort, bohemian and a little rock n roll. 664 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Spring. 760-699-5365, thefrippery.com Gypsyland Palm Springs Packed with vintage kitsch and quality finds, furnishings, art, and a drop-dead collection of big, fluffy ‘50s cocktail dresses. 2675 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. 760-641-8600 Route 62 Vintage Marketplace This salvage marketplace sells reimagined furniture and local artwork in vintage, rustic and modern styles.
Come find your next favorite piece for your house and support the artists of the Morongo Basin. 55635 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Sunny Dunes Antique Mall Home to over 40 independently owned shops, stroll through the labyrinth of rooms and satisfy your vintage and antique desires. 507 E Sunny Dunes, Palm Springs. 760-325-7200 The Station This reimagined gas station offers personalized souvenirs. Visit Big Josh, their statue mascot, and grab some snacks as you head into Joshua Tree National Park. 61943 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree.
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Fresh seafood catch and spot prawns. Photo courtesy of AC3 Restaurant + Bar.
Cathedral City AJ’s on the Green & Splash Bar American: Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Enjoy delicious omelets, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, fish, crispy pork belly sliders and dessert. Inside Date Palm Country Club, 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant Italian: Lunch and dinner. Traditional Italian restaurant with a full menu like pizza, grilled chicken, bruschetta, specialty dishes and hamburgers. 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-324-0411, nicolinos.com Tortillas Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving old-style Mexican cuisines such as carne asada, flautas, enchiladas, fajitas, including salsa bar. 32123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-324-8070, tortillasrestaurant.us
Coachella El Tranvia Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving traditional Mexican dishes including carne asada, homemade tortillas, chile relleno and more. 1221 6th Street, Coachella. 760-391-9772 Ha Ha Chinese Restaurant Chinese: Lunch and dinner. Traditional menu that includes sweet and sour pork, kung pao shrimp, egg foo young, hot and spicy chicken. 83103 Avenue 48, Coachella. 760-342-3131
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Mariscos El Capitan Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Fresh dishes prepared with traditional Mexican and seafood recipes. 52565 Harrison Street, Coachella. 760-600-7575, mariscoselcapitan.com
Desert Hot Springs Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering traditional Mexican cuisine such as mariscos, tacos, burritos, fajitas and a full bar. 11349 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-2048, laspalmasmexicancuisine.com Rocky’s New York Style Pizzeria Italian: Lunch and dinner. Serving authentic Italian cuisine; menu includes pasta, subs, hand-tossed pizza, salads, home-made bread baked daily, meatballs. 12856 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-1467, rockyspizzadhs.com
Indian Wells Café Italia Italian: Brunch, lunch and dinner. Northern Italian food creates a menu of pastas, filet mignon, while the dining room staff sings. 74901 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-773-3080, cafeitaliareservations.com Eureka! American: Dinner. Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, locally sourced produce and ultra-premium craft beer and whiskey. 74985 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-834-7700, eurekarestaurantgroup.com
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Indio The Cafe at Shields American: Breakfast and lunch. Expect to find a variety of delicious items including signature salads, sandwiches served on homemade bread and Mexican cuisine. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. 760-775-0902, shieldsdategarden.com El Mexicali Cafe II Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variey of traditional dishes featuring chile verde, tacos, enchiladas, sopes, carne asada, flautas and more. 43430 Monroe Street, Indio. 760-342-2333, elmexicalicafe2.com
Joshua Tree The Natural Sisters Café Vegetarian: Breakfast, lunch and dinner The café offers something for everyone with vegan and gluten-free options. Dine on sandwhiches, smoothies, salads and wraps as well as other daily specials. 61695 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. 760366-3600, naturalsisterscafe.com
La Quinta The Grill on Main American: Lunch and dinner. Choose from a wide variety of appetizers, crisp salads, seafood, steak and pasta dishes along with specialty sandwiches and burgers. 78065 Main St., Old Town La Quinta, 760-777-7773, thegrillonmainlq.com Old Town Tavern American - Barbecue & more: Lunch & dinner. Popular for its mouthwatering Texas barbecue ribs,
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brisket, chicken and pulled pork. Other specialties include crab cakes, St. Louis shrimp salad and key lime pie. 78015 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-296-3420, oldtowntavernlq.com Solano’s American: Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The restaurant is known for excellent fish and steak entrees and California cuisine. 78075 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-771-6655, solanosbistro.com
Palm Desert AC3 Restaurant + Bar American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu reflexs the chef’s passion for new American cuisine with unique global twists on classic dishes. 45350 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert. 760-340-6069, ac3palmdesert.com City Wok Chinese: Lunch and dinner. A contemporary yet casual restaurant offering authentic, upscale Asian cuisine using only the freshest meats, seafood and produce available. 74970 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-341-1511, citywok.com French Corner Café French: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. An authentic French bakery with unique pastries that also offers authentic dishes. 72423 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-5362, frenchcornercafe.com Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Serving a variety of chicken, beef, pork and seafood dishes including fajitas, chiles rellenos and enchiladas. 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-836-9028, freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
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Southern Benny. Photo courtesy of Rick’s Desert Grill.
Palm Desert Paradise Cove Cafe American: Breakfast and lunch. Serving pancakes, oversized omelets, burgers and more at this family-owned cafe. 44150 Town Center Way, Palm Desert. 760-779-1617, paradisecove.cafe
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Riccio’s Steak and Seafood Italian and American: Dinner. It’s an ideal spot to sip a Bellini and savor the house Lobster Martini, a chilled appetizer made of Maine lobster and mango chunks, drizzled with mango rum, served up in a martini glass and then ponder the medley of choices on Riccio’s Mediterraneanfocused menu. 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-3111, ricciossteakandseafood.com
Al dente Trattoria Toscana Italian: Lunch and dinner. A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, an extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and seafood entrées. 491 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-325-1160, aldentepalmsprings.com
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery American: Breakfast and lunch. Serving traditional breakfast and lunch with healthy alternatives. Great food with a Cuban influence at reasonable prices will satisfy everyone’s taste. 1973 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-416-0090, ricksrestaurant.biz
Nature’s Health Food and Cafe American: Breakfast and lunch. A vegan/vegetarian cafe that uses organic produce and products with over 100 items on the menu. 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 760-323-9487, natureshealthfoodcafe.com
Rick’s Desert Grill Cuban & American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a huge selection of items for all appetites. Ample beer and wine. Great food with a Cuban influence. 1596 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-2127, ricksdesertgrill.com
Oscar’s Cafe & Bar American: Dinner, weekend brunch/lunch. The chef is focused on creating a menu that offers tremendous variety, options for almost every taste and diet, as well as a few specialties. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com
TRIO Restaurant American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. An energetic, desert-casual atmosphere with great American modern food at reasonable prices. 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-864-8746, triopalmsprings.com
Peaks Restaurant American: Lunch & dinner at the top of the Tram Chef-driven, seasonal menu features natural meats and local produce from the desert. 1 Tramway Rd., Palm Springs. 760-325-4537, pstramway.com
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Woody’s Palm House American: Lunch and dinner. Gourmet burgers, fries, shakes and more. Head to the back room for dining/lounge and live entertainment. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com
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Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse American: Lunch and dinner. Babe’s menu highlights include amazing mouthwatering steaks, hickory bbq and sandwiches that rival the best gastropubs and a full bar. The River, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-346-8738, babesbbqandbrewhouse.com
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizza Pizza: Lunch and dinner Voted Best Slice of Pizza in the Morongo Basin, they puts a new spin on brick oven pizza. Try some of the house specials or order delivery. 56969 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-418-5075, 2guyspies.com
Roy’s Restaurant Asian Fusion: Lunch and dinner. The menu features sushi, Moroccan spice grilled swordfish, braised short ribs, Asian stuffed chicken breast and more. 71959 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-340-9044, roysrestaurant.com Norma’s Italian Kitchen Italian: Lunch and dinner. Experience authentic Italian cuisine with specialties entrees in poultry, veal and much more. 42418 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-834-8738, normasitaliankitchen.com
Twentynine Palms 29 Palms Inn American: Lunch and dinner This poolside restaurant specializes in seafood, steak, daily pasta specials and great vegetarian options. 73950 Inn Avenue, Twentynine Palms. 760-367-3505, 29palmsinn.com Bistro Twentynine American: Dinner The bistro offers Southern comfort food. This veteran-owned business offers online ordering, pick-up and online reservations. 73527 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. 760-910-9425, bistro29palms.com
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Frontier Café American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Locals and tourists flock to Frontier for its unique food with vegetarian and vegan choices. 55844 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-820-1360, cafefrontier.com C&S Coffee Shop American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Yucca Valley’s oldest coffee shop, known for down-home quality diner food. Stop in any day of the week to taste their home-cooked meals. 55795 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-365-9946 John’s Place American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner The menu features omelettes, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, Mexican food, salads all using the best ingredients. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. 56249 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0144, johnsplaces.com Kimi Grill Japanese Restaurant Japanese: Lunch and dinner Providing fresh sushi, teriyaki, barbecue, noodles, fried rice, beer and wine as well as hard liquor. This local Japanese restaurant was voted the best restaurant in the Morongo Basin’s Best of the Best 2017 and has also recently opened a poke bar. 54580 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-369-1122
Dining Scene Kasa Carniceria y Taqueria Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Serving old-style Mexican cuisines such as carne asada, flautas, enchiladas, fajitas and more. 56089 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-369-0701 Little Italy Italian: Lunch and dinner Voted Best New Business in 2017, this restaurant brings a little taste of Italy to the desert. Come in any day for authentic Italian food served in a family atmosphere. 55315 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-820-1268, littleitaly-yvl.com Panda Chinese Restaurant Chinese: Lunch and dinner The menu features modern interpretations of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. 56091 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-365-2898, pandachineseca.com The Roost Café American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Located at Hawk’s Landing Golf course, the Roost Café combines delicious food with beautiful views. Enjoy their early-bird breakfast buffet every morning or come in with your loved ones for a date night and finish off the evening by the fireplace. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0033
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Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment and time. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs The Cascade Lounge features Flashback Fridays with DJ Chase Martinez. DJ Michael Wright on Saturday and Latin Night on Sunday. 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com AJ’s on the Green This restaurant features a relaxed setting inside Date Palm Country Club with nightly live entertainment. Stop by and find out why they’ve been voted “best venue for live entertainment.” 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Backstreet Bistro The cafe serves light bites, classic Italian eats and features live entertainment every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-6393, backstreet-bistro.com
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BluEmber This swanky eatery features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday starting at 6 p.m. Omni Hotels & Resort, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-862-4581, omnihotels.com Electric Sports Lounge The local gathering place for sports, drinks and music. Featuring DJ Ceddy Ced every Friday and Saturday night. 57564 Twentyninepalms Highway, Yucca Valley. electricsportslounge.com Gadi’s Restaurant and Bar Visit Gadi’s happy hour every day except Monday and enjoy latenight dining. Gadi’s also hosts live events. Check out their website for upcoming acts. 56193 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. Joshua Tree Saloon At the gateway of Joshua Tree National Park, JT Saloon has been the place to stop for great food, drinks and friendly staff for over 30 years. Come in before 4 p.m. with the family or stop in at night for drinks and live music. 61835 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree.
Nightlife Kokopelli’s Kantina A karaoke bar, Koko’s will have you out of your seat and singing to the ballads of your generation. If you don’t like to sing, you can also come out every Friday night to dance to the latest hits. 57154 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. Landers Brew Co. This local watering hole is located in a historic roadhouse built in 1948. The extensive beer selection highlights local breweries and they also feature live music. 1388 Golden Slipper Lane, Landers. Murphy’s Sports Bar The beer and wine flows and the jukebox is ready to play your favorites at this locals’ staple. Murphy’s is a great place to hang out and play pool. 7326 Acoma Trail, Yucca Valley. The Nest Stop by and enjoy the music of Kevin Henry and Tim Burleson seven days a week while you sip a drink at the bar. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Oscar’s Café & Bar This restaurant hosts a casual bar with a courtyard for dining and live entertainment every day of the week. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com
Pappy and Harriet’s This restaurant and music venue is a must-see in the Morongo Basin. Attracting big names like Wanda Jackson, Nikki Lane and Maren Morris, this venue is always bustling with locals and tourists alike. The full restaurant has a Tex-Mex theme. Remember to call ahead and check for availability as the music events sometime sell out. 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Pete’s Hideaway The place for locals and visitors alike. Featuring live entertainment seven days a week starting at 7:30 p.m. 665 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-6500, peteshideawayps.com Purple Room The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3224422, purpleroompalmsprings.com The Roost The restaurant, located at Hawk’s Landing Golf Course features live music every Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Call the restaurant for Jazz night information. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0033
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Swordfish Pub The nonprofit bar tucked away in the Joshua Tree Sportsman’s Club is only open Thursdays and Sundays, and serves up craft beers, trivia night, bingo, DJ music and food. You’ll find friendly faces and lots of fun, and know your money goes to great local causes. 6225 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree. Tackroom Tavern The rustic-chic bar and grill features karaoke every Thursday and live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday patio jam. 81800 51st Ave., Indio. 760-347-9985, tackroomtavern.com Tortoise Rock Casino This local casino offers live musical events, sporting events and the onsite restaurant The Oasis Grill. At the entertainment destination in Twentynine Palms, come out and play the slot machines, 30,000 square feet of gaming space, table games and live poker. 73829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. Three Sixty North Bar & Grill The restaurant features live music Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday starting at 6:30 p.m. 360 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-1773, threesixtynorthbarandgrill.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe The music lounge is flanked by dual fireplaces and centered with a 9-foot concert grand piano and built-in dance
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floor. Nightly entertainment seven days a week. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com The Village Pub This sports bar and party spot hosts nightly music featuring live bands and DJs. 266 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-323-3265, palmspringsvillagepub.com The Virginian Cocktails Coined “The V” by regulars, this bar is a local hotspot. With an outdoor patio with gas lamps and competitive drink prices, The V is a great place to hang with friends in Twentynine Palms. Come in on your next drive on Route 62 for a friendly bar experience. 73643 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms. Wine and Roses Lounge Located off of the Yucca Valley airport, this long-established bar features live music and a full bar. Stop in for a drink and play your favorite tune on the jukebox or enjoy a game at the billiard tables. 57360 Aviation Drive, Yucca Valley. Woody’s Palm House This restaurant brings the love of food and music to create the ultimate dining experience. Woody’s serves up burgers, steaks, seafood and chops with world-class live entertainment 7 nights a week. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com
Day Trips Best of the Best Tours Serving the Coachella Valley for 20 years, Best of the Best Tours offers premier entertainment and informational tour services. Tours include the Indian Canyon Tour, Rich and Famous Tour, Windmill Tour and the Bonanza Tour (a combination of the Best of the Best award-winning tours). 760-320-1365, thebestofthebesttours.com Cabot’s Pueblo Museum A unique Hopi inspired Pueblo, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is a multi-level building that includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors all crafted from found materials. The museum houses Native American pottery, 20th-century photographs and artifacts. 67616 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org Coachella Valley History Museum The Coachella Valley History Museum seeks to share the unique history of the desert, Cahuilla Indians and pioneers who forged through the difficult environment to create the community it is today. The museum features a date museum, memorial date and Japanese garden and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the Coachella Valley. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. 760-342-6651, cvhm.org General Patton Memorial Museum A desert training center in the 1940s, this museum honors the site that trained over a million soldiers for World War II. Today you can visit the historic tank yard, remembrance wall and indoor exhibits. Group tours are available anyday of the week upon reservation to show you this historic site. 62510 Chiriaco Road, Indio. 760-227-3483 The Living Desert Representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. With more than 1,200 protected acres, 450 wild animals, live animal shows, kids’ play park, tranquil gardens, model train exhibit, hiking trails, tram rides and more, visitors experience an oasis of family fun. 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve See endangered Siberian tigers, Black-Asian and Florida Panthers and Golden-Asian Panthera at this wildlife safari adventure. Several guided tour options await you. By reservation only. 760-218-1231, themagicjunglewildlifepreserve.org Moorten Botanical Garden Home to more than 3,000 desert cacti and other plants, the garden is a hidden treasure. You’ll find thousands of species of succulents and cactus growing together from all over the world. 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-6555, moortenbotanicalgarden.com
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Pioneertown. Photo by Matthew Field.
Palm Springs Air Museum Visitors can get up close to vintage World War II and Korea/Vietnam era aircrafts at the Palm Springs Air Museum. More than 40 flyable and static planes are on display inside three climate-controlled hangars totaling 65,000 square feet and outside on the tarmac. Visitors can tour the interior of a flyable B-17 and C-47 (when not flying). CNN Travel named the air museum one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world in 2014. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org Palm Springs Aerial Tramway The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-onehalf miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-4537, pstramway.com Pioneertown Hollywood investors including Gene Autry founded this town with the idea of building an Old West movie set where the actors and crew could live as well as work. More than 50 movies and TV episodes were filmed in this town in the 1940s and ’50s and today you can still visit the Old West buildings and watch mock gunfights in the street. Mane Street, Pioneertown. World Famous Crochet Museum Showcasing an unbelievable collection of the crocheted items that were commonly and lovingly made by aunts or grandmas in the 70s. 61855 Highway 62, Joshua Tree. 760-352-7474, sharielf.com/museum.html
Preserves Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Nestled among the Little San Bernardino Mountains, this desert oasis is home to one of the largest cottonwood and willow stream habitats in California. Take a hike through the canyon, hear the frogs singing and keep an eye out for the brightly colored migrant birds. 11055 East Dr, Morongo Valley. bigmorongo.org
picnic lunches, and restrooms, but most of the preserve is wildlands. Visitors are cautioned to be aware that they are alone in the desert. Three main scenic trails are available for unguided walks and docent-guided group walks can be arranged in advance. 51010 Pipes Canyon Road, Pioneertown. 760-369-7105, wildlandsconservancy.org
Mission Creek Preserve Located in a transition zone between the Sonoran and Mojave deserts, the 4760 acre preserve has a rich species composition, with flora and fauna representing both deserts. Visitors are surprised to discover the center of the preserve is a lush wetlands juxtaposed with extensively eroded painted hills and Mount San Gorgonio looming in the background. The preserve hosts deer, bear, big horn sheep and mountain lions and has spectacular displays of spring wildflowers in wet years. 60550 Mission Creek Road, Desert Hot Springs. 760-369-7105, wildlandsconservancy.org
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve Enjoy picnicking, hiking and the rustic visitor center, the “Palm House.” Nestled at the feet of the Indio Hills, the Coachella Valley Preserve is “The Old West” just minutes from Palm Springs, Indian aother desert cities. Enjoy some of the 20,000+ acres of desert wilderness, wildlife and trails. 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms.
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve Quiet and wild, the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve covers 25,500 acres owned by The Wildlands Conservancy. It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset for hiking. There is a shade structure for
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Whitewater Preserve 2,851 acres surrounded by San Gorgonio Wilderness, and includes the year-round Whitewater River. Rich riparian habitat hosts the endangered Southwest willow flycatcher and Bell’s vireo, and provides opportunity to see migrating summer tanagers and vermilion flycatchers. The canyon has a robust population of bighorn sheep, deer and bear. 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater. 760-325-7222, wildlandsconservancy.org