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On The Cover

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, Palm Springs International Short Fest, and Barenaked Ladies highlight this June.

Foodies Come Hither

Delve into our roundup of some of the valley’s best dining venues.

Curtain Time

Discover where the curtains will rise this month.

Map It Out

Need to pinpoint where you are and where you want to go?

Splash House

Annual pool party returns with fun in the sun and electronic dance music.

Things to Do

Events in the high and low desert.

Attractions

Check out this list of local attractions.

Golfer’s Guide

Public courses worth taking a swing at.

Palm Springs Power Baseball Baseball is coming in hot this June with several games and special events in store for the home crowd.

Nightlife Roundup

Festive nighttime outings unfold. Happy Hour Relax, unwind, chill-out.

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Cover Photos: Tramway photo courtesy of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week photo by Sander Dalhuisen, Barenaked Ladies courtesy of feldman-agency.com, Palm Springs International Short Fest photo by Jon Tyson.

Palm Springs

Aerial Tramway

1 Tram Way, Palm Springs

Monday - Friday

First Tram up 10 a.m.

Last Tram up 8 p.m.

Last Tram down 9:30 p.m

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

First Tram up 8 a.m.

Last Tram up 8 p.m.

Last Tram down 9:30 p.m.

Summer Pass through July 31

$85 for adults and seniors

$45 for kids ages 3-10

One-time tickets

$17.95 to $29.95

(For wilderness trail access, free day-use permits must be obtained at the ranger station)

@palmspringsaerialtramway

888-515-8726 pstramway.com

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Chill, explore and invigorate among the pines with a summer pass

During the sizzling hot desert summer, the Palm Springs Tram summer pass is the perfect escape for fresh mountain air and cool breezes. The world’s largest rotating tram cars travel over 2.5 miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon up into untouched wilderness. During the 10-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque vistas. Once at the Mountain Station, an elevation of 8,516 feet, there are two restaurants (Peaks for fine dining and Pines Café for cafeteria style snacks), Lookout Lounge for refreshing cocktails, observation decks, a natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.

The temperature at the top is approximately 30 degrees cooler than on the desert floor below. Within Mt. San Jacinto State Park, there are 14,000 acres of pristine wilderness. All trails are accessed by exiting the Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway to Long Valley, with picnic tables, a ranger station, flush toilets, trails and free guided nature walks.

First responders will receive free admission during June, and up to four of their guests will receive a 25 percent Tram fare discount. Through October 8, there will be a Class and Field Program with 24 programs covering natural history and hiking trail topics.

Hikes include the Long Valley Discovery Trail, following nature trail posts around a three-quarter mile loop, and the moderately strenuous Desert View Trail at 1.5 miles leads to scenic overlooks. The picturesque Round Valley trail leads higher up into the mountains. The truly adventurous can contemplate Wellman’s Divide with a 600-foot elevation gain as well as the big prize, San Jacinto Peak, a 5.5 mile hike one way with views of Catalina Island.

The summer pass includes unlimited Tram admissions, a 10 percent discount on additional Tram admissions (limit four per passholder), a 10 percent discount at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café and unlimited free parking.

If you listen closely, you will hear coyotes howling in the background above the cacophony of the Clark’s Nutcrackers.

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Greater Palm Springs

Restaurant Week

June 2-11

Participating restaurants listed on website

Breakfast, brunch, lunch: $35, $25 and $15 or other special offers

Dinner: $59, $49 and $39 or other special offers

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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week offers tasty prix fixe menus at even more delicious prices

For 10 days, foodies can please their palates at dozens of Coachella Valley restaurants serving up special lunch and dinner menus, including prix fixe selections and exclusive offerings.

Whether relaxing al fresco during a poolside patio lunch or indulging in a sunset dinner, participating restaurants will include 4 Saints at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, Catalan, Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Cowboy Cantina, Daniel’s Table, El Patio (Palm Springs and La Quinta), Fuzion Five, Gigi’s Restaurant + Bar, J’s Deli, June Hill’s Table, Larkspur Grill, Maleza at Drift Hotel, The Pink Ca-

bana, Pomme Frite, Si Bon, State Fare Bar & Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton, TRIO, Wildest Restaurant + Bar and over five dozen others that beckon to both visitors and residents alike.

Diners will also receive a Summer Eats Pass which provides mobile dining discounts. Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity. Most restaurants will also offer regular menu choices at regular prices. Guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance.

As summer begins, this is the chance to experience new eateries and support the local community.

Palm Springs International Short Fest screens thematic films on love, life and culture

Palm Springs

International

Short Fest

June 20 – 26

Camelot Theatres

2300 E. Baristo Road

Palm Springs

General admission $15, members $12. Passes $75 - $500. Visit website for other ticket options.

760-322-2930 psfilmfest.org

“Last Summer on Earth 2023”

Saturday, June 24

7:30 p.m

Fantasy Springs

Resort Casino

84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Tickets $89, $79 and $59

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760-342-5000 fantasyspringsresort.com

One of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world will again feature in-person film screenings at the Camelot Theatres along with the ShortFest Forum that includes panels by industry representatives and special guests.

Each ShortFest screening is comprised of a program with four to nine short films. Films vary in genre, subject and style, and question and answer sessions with attending filmmakers occur after each program. Most films are less than 30 minutes long.

Film titles and schedules will be announced in early June. In 2022, highlighted films included “Wild Card”

(USA), “The Voice Actress” (Japan/ USA), “The Great Abandonment” (India/UK) and dozens of other works.

“Foreign Uncle” took the Best Student U.S. Short (China/USA), about Sining, who brings his American boyfriend, Patrick, back to China when he visits his family. Everyone’s attitude towards Patrick changes once Sining inadvertently comes out, except for that of his seven-yearold nephew, Naonao.

Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000, including five Academy Award-qualifying awards, will be announced on Sunday, June 25. The Best of the Fest shorts will screen on the final day, Monday, June 26.

Barenaked Ladies deliver indie tunes with on-stage banter

The fun–loving rockers in Barenaked Ladies return to the stage for the “Last Summer on Earth 2023” tour. Having started in Canada in 1988, the band has a style has that’s evolved from exclusively acoustic to encompassing a mixture of pop, rock, hip hop and rap.

Their live performances feature comedic banter and free-style rapping between songs. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for two Grammy Awards. The group has sold over 15 million albums and singles, and they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in March 2018.

Fans can likely expect to hear hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “Brian Wilson,” “The Old Apartment,” “It’s All Been Done,” “Call and Answer,” “Pinch Me,” “Lookin’ Up,” and “Bringing It Home.” Their 13th album, “Detour de Force,” was released in July 2021, aided by the singles “Flip,” “Good Life,” and “New Disaster.”

Band members have grown up a lot since establishing themselves as indie trailblazers, but they are still known for being a “bunch of guys having a good time playing music [and] singing harmony,” per singer/ guitarist Ed Robertson.

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Desert Dish

Valley cuisine to relish

Cathedral City

Bangkok Noodles

Thai: Lunch and dinner.

Experience the authentic taste of pho, pad thai, curry and vegetarian dishes. The menu also includes entrees like ginger mushroom, garlic pepper, and hot chili paste with your choice of protein. 35911 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-324-3533, bangkok-noodles.com

Bubba’s Bones & Brews

BBQ: Lunch and dinner.

An American BBQ gastropub, where locals go to enjoy food, craft beers, spirits, wine and happy hour in a lively atmosphere. 68525 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. 760-699-7231, bubbasbonesandbrews.com.

La Tablita Restaurant

Mexican: Lunch and dinner.

Featuring traditional dishes from the Los Altos region, like slow-cooked shredded lamb and traditional enchiladas suizas. 68369 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5935, latablita.menutoeat.com

Coachella

Andy’s No. 5 Burgers

Diner: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Known for its wide selection of burgers the menu also features sandwiches, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, chili fries, and more. 49950 Highway 111, Coachella. 760-398-2933

C’los Restaurant

Diner: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The family-owned restaurant serves a variety of food such as huevos rancheros, Mexican skillet breakfast, sopes, salads, soups, pupusas, burgers, sandwiches, and more. 51335 Harrison Street, Coachella. 760-391-5055

Jalisco Restaurant

Mexican: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The first Mexican restaurant in Coachella since 1971. Try the famous tortas, birria, and chavelas, as well as the tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. 1605 6th Street, Coachella. 760-398-7113, quierojalisco.com

Desert Hot Springs

Casa Blanca

Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The menu features over thirty dishes such as enchilada breakfast, huevos con jamon, carnitas, enchiladas suizas, fajitas, tortas, burgers and sandwiches, a wide selection of seafood dishes. 66370 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-5922, casablancamenu.com

The Cottage Too

American: Breakfast and lunch.

Serving a variety of food from omelets, pancakes to their famous biscuits and gravy. Lunch items include sandwiches and burgers. 66230 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-4044, thecottagetoo.com

The Spread Sandwiches: Lunch and dinner.

Featuring fresh ingredients and veggies provided by Farmer in the Dale. Menu highlights include buffalo chicken, pesto chicken, ham, and cheddar, veggie, and avocado. 66169 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 442-484-8881, spreaddhs.com

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Indian Wells

Citrus and Palms at Miramonte Resort & Spa

American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Featuring fresh local cuisine from pumpkin seed French toast to stir-fried snap peas to bluefin poké, the menu is sure to impress. 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-341-7200, miramonteresort.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

Vue Grille & Bar

American: Lunch and dinner.

Award-winning cuisine from an expert culinary team, the menu features bourbon buffalo wings, margherita flatbread, half pound turkey burger, fish and chips, crispy pork shank. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-834-3800, indianwellsgolfresort.com

Indio

Sloan’s

American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The food is done country style with many items to choose from like chorizo meatloaf breakfast, chicken fried steak, chicken and waffle, all american cheeseburger, baby back ribs and more. 81539 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-3923, sloansrestaurant.com

Soul of Mexico

Mexican: Lunch and dinner.

This family-owned and operated restaurant serves authentic MichoacanMexican dishes. Menu highlights include tamales, chicken achiote, sopes, enchiladas Michoacan and so much more dishes. 44100 Jefferson Street, Indio. 760-200-8787, soulofalmademexico.com

TKB Bakery & Deli

American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sandwich shop and deli serving cookies, scones, muffins and deli sandwiches made with freshly baked breads, crisp greens and savory meats. 45334 Golf Center Parkway, Indio. 760-775-8330, tkbbakery.com

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Saloon

American: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

This unique, one-of-a-kind Western saloon features a large variety to choose from; Southwest garden burger, flame-grilled 16 oz. bone-in ribeye and more. 61835 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. 760366-2250, joshuatreesaloon.com

Sky High Pie

Italian: Lunch and dinner.

The menu offers artisan Italian style pizza with traditional fermented and proofed overnight dough, appetizers, fresh salad, wine and craft beer. 61740 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. 760-974-1050, clover.com/online-ordering/sky-high-pie

La Quinta

The Grill on Main

American: Lunch and dinner

Chef Brett Maddock delivers an exciting new approach to American fare. Choose from a wide variety of appetizers, crisp salads, seafood, steak and pasta dishes, along with specialty sandwiches and burgers. Full bar includes microbrews and a exceptional wine list. Open daily: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-777-7773, thegrillonmainlq.com

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La Quinta

La Quinta Brewing Company

Pub: Lunch and dinner.

Enjoy pub food favorites including burgers, sandwiches, nachos, salads, soft pretzels and more. Their award-winning selection of taps has even more variety. 78100 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-972-4251, laquintabrewing.com

Main Street Coffee

Coffee Shop

Offering a delicious way to start your day with a freshly baked muffin to pair with your favorite coffee or tea beverage. Open 7 days a week: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 78100 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-289-6283, mainstreetcoffeelq.com

RD RNNR

Craft-American: Lunch and dinner

Offering craft American fare made with fresh ingredients, great value, creative cocktails, and a well-balanced selection of rotating taps in an invigorating, casual dining atmosphere. 78075 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 442-400-3255, roadrunnerlq.com

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill

Italian, American and Vegetarian: Lunch & dinner.

Popular hotspot with award-winning fresh pizza and menu, featuring 100 items including steaks, seafood and salads. Super-generous portions and friendly, energetic atmosphere. Great bar, wine-list. 78015 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-777-9989, stuftpizzabarandgrill.com

TQLAS Agave Bar & Grill

Mexican: Lunch, dinner, and happy hour

Enjoy complimentary chips and house made salsa, the newly curated fusion Mexican menu, and of course premium margaritas! Their spacious inviting patio, dining room and full bar has got exactly what you need to relax and recharge. 78015 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta. 442256-4059, tqlas.com

YES PLEASE

Cafe & Desert Shop: Breakfast and brunch.

Cafe California is now called YES PLEASE, serving the same great breakfast and brunch all day, and lunch starting at 11 a.m. Come in to grab a fine cup of Joshua Tree Organic Coffee that complements their housemade buttermilk biscuits, cakes, and desserts. Open Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-296-1425

Palm Desert

Billy Q’s

Pizzeria: Lunch and dinner. The restaurant only uses whole milk mozzarella, fresh ingredients on their pizza and even make salad dressings and sauces from scratch. Menu also features wings, nachos, chicken tenders, sandwiches and pasta. 36901 Cook Street, Palm Desert. 760-404-0681, billyqs.net

Casa Luna

Mexican: Lunch and dinner.

The family-owned restaurant offers a unique and regional touch to traditional Mexican cooking. The menu features huevos rancheros, tortas ahogada, pozole rojo, menudo, enchiladas, fajitas and seafood dishes. 72355 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-340-3468, casalunarestaurant.us

Gastro Grind Burger

American: Lunch and dinner.

Serving fresh, never-frozen homemade burgers like the classic backyard burger, the roma, bison and oinker burger, along with fries, drinks and milkshakes. Other menu items include salads, small plates. 73850 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-404-0300, gastrogrindburgers.com

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Palm Springs

Happy Sushi

Japanese: Lunch & dinner

Serving regular rolls, deep fried and baked rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, chef special rolls, rice bowls, ramen, and traditional Japanese dishes, as well as a selecion of sake, beer and wine. 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-318-0717, happysushipalmsprings.com

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 that include, lentil burger, veggie delight sandwich, eggplant wrap, vegan stir-fry, and more 555 S.Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 760-323-9487, natureshealthfoodcafe.com

Smokin Burgers’

American: Lunch and dinner.

The menu offers a variety of fresh salads and sandwhiches, fish and chicken tacos, chicken wings, calamari and of course handcrafted burgers that are made with 100% never-frozen Angus beef. 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-883-5999, smokinburgerslounge.com

Rancho Mirage

O’Caine’s Irish Pub

Sports Pub: Lunch and dinner.

A genuine Irish public house with a private dining room, gift shop, dart boards, live music, sports, crafted Irish cocktails and chef-prepared cuisine inspired by flavors of Ireland. 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-202-3311, ocainesirishpub.com

Shame on the Moon

American: Dinner.

This fine dining restaurant’s tantalizing menu features steaks, a diverse selection of seafood, pasta dishes and in-house made deserts. Paired with a handcrafted martini or a selection from the extensive wine list makes for a memorable date night, birthday or anniversary celebration. 69950 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-324-5515, shameonthemoon.com

Twentynine Palms

Grnd Sqrl

American: Lunch and dinner.

A desert gastropub that specializes in scratch-made eats that include pork sando, herbivore burger, dank house salad and stellar craft beer. 73471 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. 760-800-1275.

Rocky’s Pizza

Italian: Lunch and dinner.

The pizzeria serves traditional quality Italian dishes from family recipes. The menu features pizza, calzone, sandwiches, hot pasta dishes, appetizers, and cold antipasto platters. 73737 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. 760-367-9525, rockyspizza29.com

Yucca Valley

La Palapa Mexican Restaurant

Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. This authentic Mexican restaurant offers traditional dishes plus a full bar. 57173 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley. 760228-0312

The Roost at Hawk’s Landing

American: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The menu features French toast, breakfast burritos, burgers, paninis, salads, steak, fish, and more, all available to-go or dine on the patio. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0033, hawkslandinggolf.com

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Discover where the curtains will rise this month

Palm Canyon Theatre’s 2023-2024 season offers its usual eclectic productions of major musicals, comedies and dramas:

• “Brigadoon,” Sept. 15-24

• “Steel Magnolias,” Oct. 6-15

• “Rent,” Oct. 27-Nov. 12

• “Elf – The Musical,” Dec. 1-17

• “Sordid Lives,” Jan. 19-28

• “Sweeney Todd,” March 8-24

• “The Boys in the Band,” April 12-21

• “The Light in the Piazza,” May 10-26

All 10 shows: $290, any 7 shows: $217, any 6 shows: $192, any 4 shows: $132. Patrons choice $300 for 10 tickets in any combination. Individual show tickets available July 16, 2023. For more information and show dates, go to palmcanyontheatre.net or call the box office at 760-323-5123.

CVRep Summer Cabaret

Coachella Valley Rep (CVRep) continues its 2023 Summer Cabaret Series in June. All shows at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased by calling 760-296-2966, ext.115.

June 8 Teri Ralston & Alix Korey, Teri Ralston has been a force in musical theatre since her debut in “The Fantasticks,” followed by such hits as Sondheim’s “Company” and “A Little Night Music.” She has taken her cabaret act around the world and has soloed with Michael Feinstein and the LA Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl.

Alix Korey is a veteran of eight Broadway shows, including “All Shook Up,” “Chicago,” “Triumph of Love,” “Pirates of Penzance” and Neil Simon’s “45 Seconds from Broadway.”

June 15 “Broadway Showstoppers” with Glenn Rosenblum, Jackie Joseph and Alix Korey. Rosenblum shares his vast knowledge of musical theatre to tell his own story through songs and fun anecdotes, celebrating the music from “Peter Pan,” “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” “Funny Girl,” “Zorba,” and “The Roar of the Greasepaint , the Smell of the Crowd.” He has been called “The New Prince of Los Angeles Cabaret.”

Actress and writer Jackie Joseph starred in the original version of “Gremlins” 1 and 2, “Police Academy” 2 and 4 and “Josie and the Pussycats.”

June 22 Broadway star and concert artist Christiane Noll has been nominated for a Tony and Drama Desk awards and received the Helen Hayes Award for the revival of “Ragtime.” She starred in the national tour of “Dear Evan Hansen” and starred in “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Chaplin” on Broadway. Some of her other starring roles include “The Sound of Music Live” on NBC, “Elf,” “The Mambo Kings,” “Grease,” “Miss Saigon” and “City of Angels.”

Curtain Time: CVRep, Tickets are $45 and may be purchased by calling 760-296-2966, ext.115 or visiting cvrep.org. 68510 East Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City.

PCT’s Summer Camp

More than a dozen theatre professionals will mentor youth in performing and stagecraft for Palm Canyon Theatre’s annual Summer Theatre Kid’s Camp June 12-July 21, MondayFriday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $150 per week

The camp includes instruction in acting, singing, dancing, makeup, set design, props, costuming, stage combat, improv and more.

PCT summer kids camp is for young artists, ages 6-17 for six weeks, Monday through Friday from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will be divided into age-specific groups. Each week has a special theme, including Western, Halloween, Princess, Super Heroes and more.

For more information or to register, call the Palm Canyon Theatre box office at 760-3235123, or download the registration information online at palmcanyontheatre.org.

PSIPC winner wows New York

Audience at Carnegie-Weill Hall

Redlands born pianist Jonathan Mamora continued his winning streak in New York City when he performed at Carnegie-Weill Hall, his performance prize for winning the Palm

Springs International Piano Competition’s 2022 Solo Prize. New York concert reviewer Rorianne Schrade wrote Mamora “possesses a technique so solid that it seemed at times that he couldn’t play a wrong note if he tried. On top of that solidity, he dazzles, with lightning-fast fingers and an encyclopedic array of dynamics and articulations….One looks forward to more from this outstanding pianist.

Local desert residents will have the opportunity to hear Mamora live in March of 2024 when the Palm Springs International Piano Competition will present Mamora in concert. For more information about the Palm Springs International Piano Competition, visit psipc.org.

DTW Musical Camp

Desert TheatreWorks, in partnership with Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD), presents the annual KidsWorks Summer Musical Theatre Camp Program free of charge for current DSUSD students, grades TK-8, and extended leadership opportunities for high school students.

Camp will be held daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 12-23 or July 10-21, at IPAC, and families who do not qualify for free camp may opt to purchase camp for their student. Payment plans are available.

Curtain Time: “KidsWorks Summer Musical Theatre Camp, June 12-23 or July 10-21, Desert TheatreWorks, Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC), 45175 Fargo St., Indio. dtw.org. or 760-980-1455 x102.

McCallum’s New Season

The McCallum Theatre’s 2023-2024 season again offers The Best of Broadway, a dazzling array of classic and recent productions from the Great White Way, as well as these local favorites:

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Palm Springs International Piano Competition 2022 winner Jonathan Mamora CVRep summer cabaret performer Christiane Noll

Nov. 11-12 Palm Desert Choreography Festival, Celebrating the Artists of Today, Nurturing the Artists of Tomorrow!

Dec. 12-17 Barry Manilow’s “A Gift of Love VI,” featuring five Christmas Concerts benefiting 20 special charities.

Wed. Feb. 28 Lucie Arnaz, “I Got the Job! Songs from My Musical Past” March 20 “Palm Springs Legends” starring Frank Ferrante as Groucho, Andy DiMino as Dean Martin, Raymond Michael as Elvis, Daryl Wagner as Liberace, Bill Johnson as Bob Hope, Vanessa Stewart as Keely Smith, The Les Brown Band Alumni

Curtain Time: McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Info and tickets: 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.org.

Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival announces actors

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) announced that it has selected the cast that will perform the three winning plays as staged readings at the fifth annual festival, which will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on June 4, at 12 p.m. Although tickets are free, RSVPs are required and may be reserved at psypf.org.

MANAGE, written by George Sandoval (17) of Valley View High School in Moreno Valley. In this play, a doctor tries to help a patient manage his Dissociative Identity Disorder (multiple distinct personalities) by looking to find the epicenter of why it developed. But is the doctor correct? This play will be directed by Chuck Yates, founder and former Artistic Director of Coyote StageWorks, and will be performed by actors Stephen Full of the TV show “Dog with a Blog,” and Mark Espinoza of the original “Beverly Hills, 90210” TV show.

ART, written by Arlo Topete (18), of Valley View High School in Moreno Valley. “ART” is a story about one’s journey of finally being free. Through flashbacks, Art shares his life experiences and the people who shaped him, negatively or positively, on finally coming out as trans. The play will be directed by Jerome Elliot Moskowitz, artistic director of Desert Ensemble Theatre, and will be performed by Marvel A. Rex of the “Book of Queer” TV show.

LOVE’S LABOUR’S MOTHS!, written by Xuan-Anh Ly Biggs (18), of Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside. A second-time winner, Xuan-Anh previously won in 2021 for her play, “The Homeless Rich Woman and the Playwright.” In this comedy, an actor’s love for theater shines through as he auditions and jumps through hurdles to secure the role of Moth in a production of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” Will it help if the actor is an actual moth? This play will be directed by Darin Anthony, artistic director of Moving Arts in Los Angeles, and performed by Noah Harpster, actor/producer on the TV show “Transparent,” Joel Bryant, a Desert Theatre League multiple winner, Jenapher Zheng, the lead in a Geffen Playhouse/LA production of “Man of God,” Wendle Josepher, who appeared in the film “Twister,” and Elizabeth Reilly.

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Desert TheatreWorks’ annual KidsWorks Summer Musical Theatre Camp

EV Charging Stations

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (Payment Required) 410 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs Camelot Theatre 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs Downtown Public Parking Structure 275 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Cathedral City Public Parking 68500 Avenue Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (Payment Required) 68950 Highway 111, Cathedral City Tower Market 33441 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City Walgreens 30015 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage (Payment Required) 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage Public Library 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert Palm Desert City Hall 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert Desert Crossing Shopping Center 72399 Highway 111, Palm Desert The Shops in Palm Desert 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert La Quinta Civic Center 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta La Quinta Park 79120 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta La Quinta Wellness Center 78226 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta Walmart Supercenter (Payment Required) 82491 Avenue 42, Indio Tesla Shuper Charger (Payment Required) 42100 Jackson Street, Indio Tower Market (Payment Required) 83482 Avenue 50, Coachella Coachella City Hall (Payment Required) 1515 6th Street, Coachella For more charging stations, visit plugshare.com

Splash House sizzles in the summer

be purchased separately.

The party doesn’t stop after the pools close. A combo pass includes a general admission pool pass and after hours at the Air Museum for one weekend of Splash House.

Let summer be your season with a season pass weekend warriors that make it to all three weekends. After Hours admission is included with a season pass.

At night is the time to take flight! A general admission pass to the after hours parties at the Palm Springs Air Museum under the desert stars is available for visitors to come and dance on Friday and Saturday nights.

A first class pass to after hours at the Air Museum is also available, which includes admission and hangar access. The hangar offers a private bar, specialty drinks, air-conditioned restrooms, comfortable seating, and a reserved stage viewing area.

It will be time to celebrate when Splash House returns this summer, with fun in the sun and electronic dance music. The famous pool party is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a three-weekend event that runs from June 9-11, August 11-13 and August 18-20 at the Renaissance, Margaritaville Resort and Saguaro Palm Springs hotels with after hours programming at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

A lineup for the festivals has been announced, including Armand Van Helden, BONES, Black Loops, AYYBO, Chelina Manuhutu, The Sponges, The Knocks DJ Set, Option4, Purple Disco Machine, and many more.

One general admission wristband can be used to rule the pools. Single general admission pool pass grants visitors admission to one weekend of Splash House. After hours admission is not included with a GA pass and must

All hotel packages include a three-night stay (check in Friday, check out monday) at the Saguaro Palm Springs, Margaritaville Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs or Hilton Palm Springs, Splash House GA passes for your group and shuttle transportation between the Splash House venues. This a 21+ event and all hotel package guests must be of age to receive a Splash House wristband.

Passes and hotel packages are available at splashhouse.com.

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Upcoming events in the high and low desert

The following events are scheduled to take place as of press time. Please call or visit the venues’ website for showtime hours.

Weekly

Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that includes Michael Turner (6/2), LGBTQ Showcase (6/9), Nicole Becannon (6/16), Greg Behrendt (6/23), and Ralph Porter (6/30). 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com

Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Deanna Bogart (6/7), Jerrell Ballard Blues Band (6/14), and Jennifer Corday (6/28). 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com/blues

Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring SoCal Jazz Collective (6/1), Hot Club of Los Angeles (6/8), Love is a Drag (6/15), Dave Tull Quartet (6/22), and Benny Brydern Quartet: A Tribute to Stépham Grappelli (6/29). Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

Joshua Tree Farmers Market Support local farmers and sustainable farming practices. Get to know the farmers who grow your vine-ripened produce direct from the farm to you. Enjoy shopping for local arts and crafts. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown Joshua Tree at Turtle Island. joshuatreefarmersmarket.com

Outdoor Market/Fair in Joshua Tree Experience this unique vendor-run outdoor market, enjoy creative adult beverages or vendors’ street tacos, gourmet shrimp, crafted coffees, and more—while perusing locally handmade goods, arts, clothing, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 61231 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. mojavedesertmarkets.com

Open Air Market This night market is open every Wednesday and Saturday evening with vendors offering fresh produce and something for the entire family. Regional cuisine and snack foods are offered. 4 to 10 p.m. 46350 Arabia Avenue, Indio. maclinmarkets.com/indio.html

Palm Springs Art Museum The museum offers free admission every Thursday night to view a myriad of diverse and eclectic art. Tickets must be reserved in advance online. 5 to 7 p.m. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3224800, psmuseum.org

Palm Springs Power Baseball Watch and cheer the home team as elite college athletes display their skills for fans and professional scouts under the largest misting system in the desert. The Power takes on the OC Legends (6/2-6/3), Long Beach Legends (6/6), So. Nevada Coyotes (6/7), Inland Valley Pirates (6/9-6/10), Inland Valley Bucs (6/13), Inland Valley Pirates (6/14), Long Beach Legends (6/16-6/17), Socal Field Rats (6/20-6/21), Colton Nighthawks (6/23), San Diego Waves (6/24), San Diego Grind (6/27), SoCal Halos (6/28) and Long Beach Legends (6/30). Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-778-4487, palmspringspowerbaseball.com

Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, food, and products indoors every Saturday. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. certifiedfarmersmarkets.org

Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 7 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. villagefest.org

Poolside Jams Hang out poolside with rotating DJ every Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Drift Hotel, 284 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 888-976-4487, drifthotels.co

Saturday Pool Party Grab a cocktail and get your splash on or lounge and listen to guest DJ’s. 12 to 4 p.m. Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Screwball Sundays Take a hilarious journey through the greatest screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age, featuring wacky plots, witty dialogue, and zany characters. “His Girl Friday” starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell (6/4), “My Man Godfrey” starring Carole Lombard and William Powell (6/11), and “Ball of Fire” starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck (6/18). Camelot Theatre, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-3256565, psculturalcenter.org

Twentynine Palms Farmers Market The place to be every Saturday morning for fresh produce, live music, and local arts and crafts. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. visit29.org

June 2-11

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

The annual event returns offering residents and visitors 10 days of exquisite dining experiences throughout nine cities. Restaurants will feature prix fixe menus and exclusive offers. visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurant-week

June 2

Lizzo The global sensation and professional flutist brings her “The Special 2our” with special guest Latto to the Coachella Valley for an evening of hits, including “About Damn Time,” “Truth Hurts,” and “2 Be Loved.” 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com.

June 4

Michael Ray The country music singer and songwriter is set to perform his hits “Whiskey and Rain,” “Get to You,” and “Her World or Mine.” 5 p.m. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com

Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival The annual festival showcases three winning plays written by local students as staged readings using professional actors and directors. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. psypf.org.

June 8

Golden Boy Boxing The pride of the Coachella Valley, the undefeated Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores will headline this card as he looks to maintain his undefeated streak and dazzle his hometown. 5 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

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June 9

CNCO The Latin boy band brings their farewell tour to the desert with an evening of hits that include “Reggaetón Lento,” “Hey DJ,” and “Tan Enamorados.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-8272946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Dionne Warwick One of America’s top hitmakers throughout multiple eras, contributed classic songs one after another that include “That’s What Friends Are For,” “ I’ll Never Love This Way Again,” and “I Say A Little Prayer.” 8 p.m. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com

June 9-11

Splash House Palm Springs can’t-miss pool party of the summer, with live acts and DJ sets by Armand Van Helden, Chromeo, Cloonee, Green Velvet, Purple Disco Machine, Dennis Ferrer, Nic Fanciulli, The Knocks, and many others. After-hours festivities at the Palm Springs Air Museum featuring music by Purple Disco Machine and Gordo. The festival takes place across three resorts in Palm Springs. splashhouse.com

June 10

Diana Ross The global icon and legendary entertainer, songwriter, producer, and film, and television actress brings her “The Music Legacy Tour” to the Coachella Valley that will dazzle the audience with a lifetime of great songs. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

Maldita Vecindad The Latin rockers debuted in 1988 with their self-titled LP that earned acclaim for its fusion of rock, ska, and Mexican folk sounds that can be heard in “Kumbala,” “Querida,” and “Pachuco.” 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

Second Saturday This free community concert series for all ages features activities, local food vendors, craft beer, and live music. This month’s concert features modern and country classics by Country Nation. 7 to 10 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage

Summer Party The event will celebrate three current echibitions and the opening of “Mythopoetics: Symbols and Stories,” with a cash bar, crafted cocktails, speciality appetizers, and four DJs - DXSKO, Gingee, Olea, and Anastazja, face

painting and other surprise activities. Attire is “Summer Maximalism” and attendees are encouraged to create overthe-top and out-of-the-box, bold summer looks. 7 p.m. 21+ event. Palm Springs Art Museum. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org

June 11

Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration The special event features exhibits including an education station, African American Aviation Museum by Chauncey Spender, local vendors, artists, and music throughout the festival by Tommy Dodson and Friends and Keisha D will close out the day with a special soulful performance. 2 p.m. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. psculturalcenter.org

June 13

“Dallas Reunion” The cast of the TV series “Dallas” will reunite to talk about the “Dallas” years as well as the cast’s personal lives and careers since. Featuring cast members Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Steve Kanaly, Charlene Tilton, Audrey Landers, and Joan Van Ark. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com

June 14

Danielle Bradbery

The rising country star will perform an intimate show along with Brian Jones and the Misfit Cowboys. 6:30 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

June 16

Banda MS

The top regional Mexican musical group is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a surprise for the audience. Banda MS remains an iconic example of regional Mexican music that can be heard on tracks “Ojos Cerrados,” “La Sinvergüenza,” and “Me Bas a Extrañar.” 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. 888695-8778, acrisurearena.com

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Latin rockers Maldita Vecindad come to Spotlight 29 Casino on June 10

June 16

Lee Brice Spend a special evening with Grammy-nominated country music star as he performs some of his hits, “One of Them Girls,” “Rumor,” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Mike Epps Ranked as one of the funniest comics, he can be seen in the Netflix comedy “The UpShaws,” his stand-up special “Indiana Mike” and HBO Max series “Winninh Time.” 8 p.m. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com

Trey Kennedy The comedian brings his “Grow Up” comedy tour to the desert for a night of laughs. Kennedy’s comedy special “Are You For Real?” can be streamed on YouTube. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

June 17

Yellow Brick Road Las Vegas’ premier classic rock band, performing the music of supergroups such as Led Zeppelin, Journey, AC/DC, Rush, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Boston, and much more rock the Agave Caliente Terraza stage. 8 p.m. Free show, must be 21+. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

June 18

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage The Grand Ol’ Opry star and Grammy award-winner brings their bluegrass/country tunes to the stage. 8 p.m. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. psculturalcenter.org

June 24

Barenaked Ladies The beloved, fun-loving rockers known for their hits “One Week,” “It’s All Been Done,” and “If I Had $1,000,000” bring their “Last Summer on Earth” tour along with Semisonic (“Closing Time”) and Del Amitri (“Roll To Me”) to the Coachella Valley. 7:30 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Camila Mexico’s premiere trio pop/rock band has been consistently releasing hit after hit in the Spanish-speaking music scene that includes “Coleccionista de Canciones,” “Sin Tu Amor,” and “Yo Quiero.” 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

Jerry West The American basketball executive and former player takes the stage to share stories and insights of his 14-year playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers and his life off the court. 8 p.m. Cahuilla Ballroom at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

Sunsets at the Street Fair The open-air shopping experience features merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, offering items for sale from artisans, home goods, fashion, furniture, farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food, and much more. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 43500 Monterey Avenu, Palm Desert. codaastreetfair.com

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Instagrammable Locations

It’s time for adventure

Attractions worth adding to your itinerary

Working On My Desert Glow

Experiencing something new is what traveling is all about. From the normal to the odd and eccentric, these can’t-miss, curious attractions are celebrated for keeping the Greater Palm Springs and surrounding desert region utterly unique.

Etherea

Cabazon Dinosaurs They have been regarded as one of the most iconic roadside attractions since 1975. The dinos have been featured in cult classic films “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,” “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” and “The Wizard,” the dinosaurs have staked their place in pop culture. Mr. Rex, Dinny and their more than 50 dinosaur friends provide perfect photo ops for you. The dinosaur walk features a slew of dinosaurs, a dino dig and fossil panning. 50770 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 909-272-8164, cabazondinosaurs.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

Repose

Covered Wagon Tours Experience the Colorado Sonoran Desert as the pioneers did on a mule-drawn covered wagon. Your expert, onboard naturalist will entertain and educate you as you explore the rugged desert wilderness. As you return to the ranch you will be greeted with live, western music and the smell of barbecue. The evening continues with a barn dance (lessons provided), games and roasting marshmallows over an open campfire.This unique tour is the most enjoyable way to see, taste and immerse yourself in the Sonoran Desert. 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms. 760-347-2161, coveredwagontours.com

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

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 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-6555, moortenbotanicalgarden.com

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-one-half 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. 760-3254537, pstramway.com

Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center Located in 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. 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4897, psmuseum.org

Palm Springs Art Museum

The museum’s extensive permanent collection includes significant works by western, contemporary and glass artists, and features temporary exhibitions from internationally acclaimed artists. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3224800, psmuseum.org

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Golfer’s Guide

Take a swing at these public courses

Cathedral City

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club The 18 holes championship golf course challenges golfers of all skill levels by taking advantage of the naturally rolling terrain. Amenities include grass driving ranges and short game areas. 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City. 760-3286571, jcgolf.com

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Dunes Golf Course The course was crafted by legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course hosted U.S. Open and PGA Tour qualifying events. 19300 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-5370, desertdunesgc.com

Indian Wells

Indian Wells Golf Resort The resort features two courses The Celebrity Course and Players Course have been ranked in the Top 25 Best Municipal Course in the United States by Golfweek Magazine. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-346-4653, indianwellsgolfresort.com

Indio

The Lights at Indio The only night-lighted course in the desert. Experience one of the longest par 3 golf courses in the country, with holes ranging from 110 to 240 yards. The 18-hole course is a stiff test for the best golfer. 83040 Avenue 42, Indio. 760-391-4049, indiogolf.com

La Quinta

PGA West The resort features six legendary course that you can play six days a week on 109 holes of championship golf designed by five golf legends: Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. 56150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta. 800-742-9378, pgawest.com

Palm Desert

J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa The Desert Springs Golf Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses that welcome players of all levels. Test your skills

on the challenging fairway while taking in the beauty of the resort. 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-341-2211, marriott.com

Palm Springs

Indian Canyons Golf Resort Featuring two 18-hole courses. The North Course is a par 72, 6,943-yard course with six challenging water hazards. The South Course is a par 72, 6,582-yard championship course that has four large lakes that come into play on six of the holes. 1097 E. Murray Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-833-8700, indiancanyonsgolf.com

Rancho Mirage

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa The Gary Player course plays to 7,062 yards at a par 72. This course is praised as being “difficult, well-designed and joyful.” 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage. 760328-5955, marriott.com

Yucca Valley

Hawk’s Landing Golf Club This 12-hole course was designed by award-winning architect Cary Bickler. Designed with two 6-hole loops, golfers can play 6 holes on a lunch break, 12 holes when they have a bit more time or add another 6 hole loop to complete a full 18 holes. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0033, hawkslandinggolf.com

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NIGHTLIFE

Nightlife Roundup

Festive nighttime outings unfold

Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm entertainment and time.

Monday

Ace Hotel

Bingo & Trivia Night hosted by Bella da Ball, 7 to 11 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

Hotel Zoso

Flicks & Floats, 6 to 10 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Palm Springs Power Baseball is coming in hot this June with several games and special events in store for the crowds. This summer, the stadium will be having 25 games at home, two post-game firework shows, and the return of MicroMania Wrestling on June 23.

There are many options for groups – whether it be family, friends, coworkers, or just a group of Power fans, the whole group can be accommodated. Ice-cream is sold at the stadium on games nights, and there is an option to “Cool Up” your party with an ice-cream cake. Ice-cream cakes are available upon request.

The mini-Power team package is $125, to include 12 children and one adult. Other perks of this package include 13 admission tickets, 13 hot dogs, 13 sodas, 12 passes to the “Bounce House,” 13 Power team pictures, four bags of peanuts, On-field during National Anthem, PA announcement acknowledging group, and promotional contest participation.

The adult party package is priced at $150, and includes13 adults with 13 admission tickets, 26 drinks (soda or beer), 13 hot dogs, four bags of peanuts, PA announcement acknowledging group, and promotional contest participation.

The Power BBQ is $20 per person and includes table and chairs for groups. The package features an admission ticket, food plate, baked beans, fruit salad, lemonade and iced tea, one program per four people, reserved stadium seating, pre-game picture with Power team, PA announcement acknowledging group, and promotional contest participation.

In 2006 Power signed a long-term lease on Palm Springs Stadium with the city of Palm Springs. Many capital improvements have been made to the stadium since the Power’s 2004 arrival and the stadium received a brand-new paint job just in time for the Power’s season.

2010 marked the inaugural season of the California Winter League, boasting 4 teams, with all games played out of Palm Springs Stadium. Several new improvements to the stadium will be made in the coming year, all in the hopes of improving the fans experience at historic Palm Springs Stadium.

For tickets, schedule or additional information visit palmspringspowerbaseball.com or call 760-778-HITS. Palm Springs Stadium is located at 1901 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs.

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Latin Fever with Jesus Coria, 10 p.m.

2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

VIP Lounge at Palm Springs Cultural Center

Mon Petit Salon, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

Tuesday

Agave Caliente Tequila Bar Salsa Nights, 6 to 10 p.m. Agua Caliente Cathedral City 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Purple Room

Rose Mallett, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

Rock Show at Fantasy Springs

HWY 111, 8 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Drag Show hosted by Sabryna Williams, 9 p.m.

2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

VIP Lounge at Palm Springs

Cultural Center

Jazz on the 2nd Floor, 5 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

Wednesday

Agave Caliente Terraza

Game night, 6 to 10 p.m. Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Babaloo Lounge

The Myx, 6:30 p.m. 78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta 760-564-5353, lavenderbistro.com

Hotel Zoso

Eve Holmes & Doug McDonald, 6 to 9 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Patrice Morris, 6 p.m. 76667 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466, indianwellsresort.com

Purple Room Charles Herrera, Darci Daniels & Michael Holmes, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

Wild West at Fantasy Springs

Live country music, 6:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

VIP Lounge at Palm Springs Cultural Center Mod Squad Variety Show, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

Thursday

Ace Hotel 6/1 - Chulita Vinyl Club, 7 to 11 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

Agave Caliente Tequila Bar

Caliente Country Nights, 7-9 p.m. Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

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Thursday

Dringk Eatery + Bar

Live DJ, 9 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

Hotel Zoso

Pretty Faces Nightclub, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Christine Love, 6 p.m.

76667 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466, indianwellsresort.com

Jolene’s

Tim Burleson, 6 to 9 p.m.

74868 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

Purple Room

Sharon Sills, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret

Drag show with host Sabryma Williams, 9 p.m.

2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

Friday

Ace Hotel

6/2 - Funky Sole, 7 to 11 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

Agua Caliente Cathedral City

6/2 - Tania y su Nueva Era, 9 p.m.

68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Cascade Nights Dance Party, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m

401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Dringk Eatery + Bar

Live DJ, 9 p.m.

71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

Hotel Zoso

Pretty Faces Nightclub, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bingo Night with Angelique Va Gorgeous, 6 to 8 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Marc Antonelli, 6 p.m. 76667 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466, indianwellsresort.com

Jolene’s

Patrice Morris, 7 to 10 p.m. 74868 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

La Quinta Brewing Co.

Live Music, 6 to 9 p.m. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta 760-972-4251, laquintabrewing.com

LIT at Fantasy Springs

Live music, 9 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Live at the Rock

6/2 - Queen, Rush & Styx Tribute, 8 p.m.

6/9 - Beatles Tribute, 8 p.m.

6/16 - Eagles Tribute, 8 p.m.

6/23 - Journey Tribute, 8 p.m.

6/30 - Linda Ronstadt Tribute, 8 p.m. 73829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9759, tortoiserockcasino.com

Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs

Live tribute show, 7 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret

Drag show with Jazmyn Simone, 9 & 11 p.m. 2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

Twelve Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs

Live entertainment, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Saturday

Ace Hotel

6/3 - Take It Outside Pool Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

Agua Caliente Cathedral City

6/3 - The Delfonics, 8 p.m.

6/24 - Super Sonido with Alf Alpha, 9-1:30 a.m. Selected Saturdays DXSKO, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Cascade Nights Dance Party, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m 5/27 - Pulp Vixen, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Dringk Eatery + Bar

Live DJ, 9 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

Hotel Zoso

Pretty Faces Nightclub, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 6/3 - Ross Mathews, 7 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Marc Antonelli, 6 p.m. 76667 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466, indianwellsresort.com

Jolene’s

Fun with Dick and Jane Band, 7 to 10 p.m. 74868 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

Chill Bar

Not Your Grandma’s Bingo hosted by Sabryna Williams, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 217 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs 760-676-9493, chillbarpalmsprings.com

LIT at Fantasy Springs

Live music, 9 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs

Live tribute show, 7 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Drag show with host Kickxy Vixen, 9 & 11 p.m.

2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

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Saturday

Twelve Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs

Live entertainment, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Sunday

Ace Hotel

6/4 - Take It Outside Pool Party, 12 to 5 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

Agua Caliente Cathedral City

Karaoke, 4 to 8 p.m.

68960 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Latin Nights, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Hotel Zoso

Pretty Faces Nightclub, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Jolene’s

Desert Crows Band, 6 to 9 p.m. 74868 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

La Quinta Brewing Co.

Live Music, 3 to 7 p.m. 74714 Technology Dr., Palm Desert 760-200-2597, laquintabrewing.com

Noches De Fuego at Fantasy Springs

Live latin music, 7:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret

Drag revue with host Tommi Rose, 9 & 11 p.m. 2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

VIP Lounge at Palm Springs Cultural Center

Keisha D, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

To submit an event or nightlife listing, email news@desertentertainer.com.

Happy Hour

Relax, unwind and chill-out

Hours sometimes change after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm happy hour time and day.

Bubba’s Bones & Brews Daily happy hour, 3 to 6:30 p.m. 68525 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. 760-699-7231, bubbasbonesandbrews.com

San Miguel Mexican Restaurant Happy hour specials served Monday-Thursday, 3-6 p.m. 35320 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City. 760-328-9402, taqueriasanmiguel.com

Trilussa Ristorante Daily happy hour is available at the bar from 4 to 7 p.m. 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760328-2300, trilussarestaurant.com

Eureka! Daily “hoppy” hour, 2-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close. 74985 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-834-7700, eurekarestaurantgroup.com

Don Diego’s Serving up daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Food specials end at 5:30 p.m. 74969 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-340-5588, dondiegoiw.com

Vue Grille & Bar Happy hour offered from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-8343800, indianwellsgolfresort.com

The Grill on Main Daily happy hour, 3 - 6 p.m. 78065 Main Street, La Quinta. 760777-7773, thegrillonmainlq.com

La Quinta Brewing Company - Old Town Taproom & Grill “Hoppy” hour, 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. 760-9724251, laquintabrewing.com

RD RNNR Libations, Pints & Plates Daily happy hour Sunday-Thursday: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 78075 Main Street, La Quinta. 442-400-3255, roadrunnerlq.com

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Daily happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 78015 Main St., La Quinta. 760-777-9989, stuftpizzabarandgrill.com

TQLAS Agave Bar & Grill Tuesday-Sunday happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 78015 Main Street, La Quinta. 442-256-4059, tqlas.com

Casa Luna Happy hour Monday-Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. 72355 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-340-3468, casalunarestaurant.us

Guillermo’s Restaurant Daily happy hour in the bar, 2-5 p.m. 72850 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-0980, guillermosrestaurante.com

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Happy hour, Sunday-Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m. 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-340-9455, eddiev.com

Jolene’s Happy hour Thursday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. 74868 Country Club Drive, #103, Palm Desert. 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

Solano’s Bar & Grill Happy hour, Monday-Sunday, 3-5 p.m. 37029 Cook Street, Palm Desert. 760-565-1786, solanosbarandgrill.com

Boozehounds Daily happy hour, 2 to 5 p.m. 2080 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-656-0067, boozehoundsps.com

Bootlegger Tiki Happy hour, 3-4 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. 3-4 p.m. and Midnight-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 1101 N. Palm Cayon Dr., Palm Springs. 760318-4154, bootleggertiki.com

Tommy Bahama Daily happy hour from 3-6 p.m. 111 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-778-0019, tommybahama.com

Shanghai Reds Daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-9293, fishermans.com

Smokin’ Burgers & Lounge Offering two happy hours a day, 3-6 p.m., 9 p.m. to midnight. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., #220, Palm Springs. 760-883-5999, smokingburgers.com

Rio Azul Daily happy hour from 2-6 p.m. 350 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-992-5641, rioazulpalmsprings.com

Dringk Eatery + Bar Daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

O’Caine’s Irish Pub Happy hour is served Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-202-3311, ocainesirishpub.com

Si Bon Happy hour available in the bar from 3-5 p.m. daily. 40101 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage. 760-837-0011, sibon-sogood.com

Yard House Happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. yardhouse.com

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