Concert for Autism tops this weekend's nightlife in the Coachella Valley

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Josh and Linda Heinz, founders of the Concert for Autism, pose at the Concert for Autism at the Tack Room Tavern in Indio, Calif. on Oct. 19, 2019. The 15th annual Concert for Autism at the Tack Room Tavern is on Oct. 22, 2022.
Josh and Linda Heinz, founders of the Concert for Autism, pose at the Concert for Autism at the Tack Room Tavern in Indio, Calif. on Oct. 19, 2019. The 15th annual Concert for Autism at the Tack Room Tavern is on Oct. 22, 2022.

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Saturday

Benefit: This year's 15th Concert for Autism is actually a series of outings that concludes with the main event on Saturday at the Tack Room Tavern, featuring local bands Fever Dog, The Hellions, Elektric Lucie and more.

The Concert for Autism benefits the Desert Autism Foundation, which provides financial assistance to individuals living with autism and their families. The event was founded by Blasting Echo musicians Josh and Linda Heinz. The couple, and bandmate Armando Flores, have sons on the autism spectrum.

The event also features raffles and silent auctions with donated items from businesses across the valley.

If you go: 3 p.m. Saturday, Tack Room Tavern, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio. Suggested donation. 760-702-4110. concertforautism.com

Magicians John Shryock and Mari Lynn will perform at Marvyn's Magic Theater in La Quinta, Calif., on October 20-22, 2022.
Magicians John Shryock and Mari Lynn will perform at Marvyn's Magic Theater in La Quinta, Calif., on October 20-22, 2022.

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Thursday - Saturday

Magic: Marvyn's Magic Theater is back for another season and on Thursday through Saturday, magicians John Shryock and Mari Lynn will perform a magic show featuring drama, dance and comedy.

The international entertainers have performed in casinos, night clubs, conventions, resorts and also appeared on the TV show "Masters of Illusion.”

If you go: Thursday to Saturday, Marvyn's Magic Theater, 46-630 Washington Str, La Quinta. $75. marvynsmagictheater.com

Friday

Indie: There's a good chance that fans of the shows "Grey's Anatomy," "Orange Is The New Black" and "The Walking Dead" have heard songs by singer-songwriter and soundtrack producer Patrick Watson.

Singer-songwriter and soundtrack composer Patrick Watson will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on October 21, 2022.
Singer-songwriter and soundtrack composer Patrick Watson will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on October 21, 2022.

Many of his songs feature a melancholy mood with stunning composition. See for yourself when he performs Friday at Pappy and Harriet's.

If you go: 6 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $35. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com

Saturday

Tribute: Enjoy singing along to songs by Queen such as "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions?" The Queen tribute band Queen Nation will perform Saturday in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com

Escape, a Journey tribute band, performs at the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.
Escape, a Journey tribute band, performs at the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Pop: "American Idol" contestant Adam Lambert may have finished as a runner up on the show's eighth season in 2009, but he went on to have a stunning career and widespread popularity.

His 2009 album "For Your Entertainment" reached gold status. In 2012, Lambert became the first openly gay artist to top the Billboard 200 chart with his record "Trespassing." Lambert also went on to tour with the rock band Queen five times.

Lambert will perform Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage.

If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $51 to $126. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

A previous version of this article included an incorrect start time of 8 p.m. for the Concert for Autism and has been corrected. 

Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.

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