Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Sept. 5-11
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.
To submit an event for consideration, send an email to events@desertsun.com with a brief description.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Come On Up for Live Music
The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents live music at the VIP Lounge every week. Sunday brings Keisha D. to the stage for Soulful Sundays, Jeremie Levi Sanson hosts Mon Petit Salon on Mondays and Leanna and the Jazz Collective on Tuesday.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Dates: Every Sunday through Tuesday
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Tickets: No cover, two drinks minimum
Information: bit.ly/LiveMusicPSCC
CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series: Dr. Vanessa Fountain
The Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society Chamber Series has a new home at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This performance features Dr. Vanessa Fountain on harp. Proceeds benefit Youth Training Orchestras of America and the Palm Springs Cultural Center Theatre 3 Renovation.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. concert; 7:45 p.m. post-reception
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/CVPhilharmonicSept6
Jazzville: Judy Wexler
Jazzville presents Judy Wexler at the Cascade Lounge. Wexler, a touring and recording vocalist, has headlined jazz festivals, performing arts centers and major jazz clubs internationally.
Where: Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $10
Information: jazzvillepalmsprings.com
Rising Stars of Country: Priscilla Block
Country artist Priscilla Block will perform at the Rising Stars of Country series presented by Big 106-FM and sponsored by Toyota of the Desert. The opening act will be up-and-comer Jordan Fletcher.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
Desert Ensemble Theatre Summer Reading Series
The Desert Ensemble Theatre is offering a reading series to distract residents from the summer heat. For four weeks, eventgoers will have the chance to hear three new plays never produced before, plus a British import rarely seen in the U.S. This week's final play will be "Iced," written and directed by Patricia West-Del Ruth
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Friday, Sept. 9
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free reservation; two-drink special available $16
Information: bit.ly/DETSummerReading
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features Daryl Hall and John Oates tribute band Private Eyes on Friday and AC/DC tribute band Bonfire on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Ages 18-plus.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
'Marconi Calindas: LIFE IN COLOR' Opening Night Reception
Marconi Calindas presents his latest artwork in the "Marconi Calindas; LIFE IN COLOR" exhibition. The opening night reception will include a screening of "Prinsesa," followed by a Q&A hosted by Manny the Movie Guy.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, Sept. 10
Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: bit.ly/MarconiCalindasPSCC
Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
The indoor farmers market features California-grown fresh food products, chef demonstrations and entertainment.
Where: Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs
Date: Every Saturday until Oct. 1
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
'Biloxi Blues'
Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical story is told through the eyes of 18-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome, who is drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II.
Where: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 11
Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $15 students; Adults $38
Information: palmcanyontheatre.net
'Southern Fried Nuptials'
It's been a rough year for Attie VanLeer and Harline Frye. Their engagement has been on and off more times than a drunk frat boy on a mechanical bull. Half the town has been invited, the dress is fitted, the flowers have been ordered and the gifts are piling up in the living room. So why does Harline still have cold feet? That's the big question in "Southern Fried Nuptials," the sequel to Osborne and Eppler's hit comedy, "Southern Fried Funeral."
Where: Desert Theatreworks, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio
Date: Every Thursday through Sunday from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 25
Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $39.50
Information: dtworks.org
Inclusion in The Desert Sun's weekly community calendar is solely at the editors' discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.
To submit an event, send an email to events@desertsun.com, including the following: name of event; date of event; location of event; time of event; charge, if any; phone number or website for further information. Please attach a photo.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 10 things to do in the Palm Springs area this week
