HOT PICKS: Steve Martin and Martin Short tops this weekend's nightlife

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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HOT PICK

Saturday

Comedy: Steve Martin and Martin Short, two of Hollywood's most influential and acclaimed comedy actors, appeared together in the "Father of the Bride," "Father of the Bride Part II" and the Hulu series "Only Murders In The Building." Since 2015, Martin and Short have performed several sold-out comedy tours.

Martin and Short will perform on Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. The pair's current show “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” celebrates a friendship and collaborative spirit for over three decades and features rapid-fire jokes and the comedians roasting each other.

If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $130 to $170. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

BEST BETS

Friday

Country: Singer-songwriter Josh Turner finds beauty in sad, lonesome and slow country songs such as Johnny Cash’s “The Caretaker” and Hank Williams’ “Alone and Forsaken.” These somber tunes appear on his 2020 album “Country State of Mind.” Turner also invited country greats John Anderson, Kris Kristofferson and Randy Travis to record new versions of their previous hits for the album. Guests such as Allison Moorer, Chris Janson and Runaway June also appear.

Country singer Josh Turner will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on June 17, 2022.
Country singer Josh Turner will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on June 17, 2022.

Turner will perform Friday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $29 to $59. fantasyspringsresort.com

Saturday

Comedy: Comedian Tom Segura is everywhere. He’s recorded four Netflix comedy specials, hosts the podcast “Your Mom’s House” with his wife, comedian Christina P. and “Two Bears, One Cave” with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer and takes his stand-up routine to venues around the world.

Comedian Tom Segura will perform on June 18, 2022 at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., he co-hosts two of the most popular comedy podcasts, “Your Mom’s House,” with his wife comedian Christina P. and “Two Bears, One Cave” with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer
Comedian Tom Segura will perform on June 18, 2022 at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., he co-hosts two of the most popular comedy podcasts, “Your Mom’s House,” with his wife comedian Christina P. and “Two Bears, One Cave” with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer

Segura will perform Saturday at Spotlight 29 Casino.

If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $69 to $200. (760) 775-5566. Spotlight29.com

Yacht rock: Enjoy music by artists such as Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins and Toto with tropical drinks? Yes, please! The Yacht Rock Day Party at Alibi Palm Springs will celebrate those easy going ‘70s and ‘80s tunes with DJs and a menu of food and cocktail offerings.

The Alibi Palm Springs in Palm Springs. Calif., will host the Yacht Rock Day Club on June 18, 2022.
The Alibi Palm Springs in Palm Springs. Calif., will host the Yacht Rock Day Club on June 18, 2022.

If you go: 1 p.m. Saturday, Alibi Palm Springs, 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. thealibipalmsprings.com

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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