Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Sept. 12-18
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
Jazzville: Hot Club of Los Angeles
Jazzville presents Hot Club of Los Angeles at the Cascade Lounge. Founded in 2011, the Hot Club of Los Angeles is known for their eclectic arrangements of gypsy jazz from the ’30s and ’40s.
Where: Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Sept. 15
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $10
Information: jazzvillepalmsprings.com
VillageFest
Looking for a way to unwind? VillageFest features vendors ranging from farmers to masseuses, so you have plenty of options for how to treat yourself.
Where: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: villagefest.org
Viva Mexico
Spotlight 29 Casino will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a performance by singer Lupillo Rivera.
Where: Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella
Date: Friday, Sept. 16
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: spotlight29.com/fiesta16/
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This week features Alice In Chains tribute band Memory Layne on Friday and Bob Seger tribute band Turn The Page 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
Laser Bowling
Experience late-night laser bowling with lighting effects and retro music at Fantasy Lanes.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays; 9:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays
Tickets: $12 per person
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com/laser-bowling/
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
Amy's Purpose: Pet Love and Rock & Roll
Support a cause while also enjoying music, wine and light hors d'oeuvres. The benefit concert for Amy's Purpose will feature music by Kyuss co-founder John Garcia and his Band of Gold, along with Songwriters Hall of Famer Billy Steinberg with GiGi Grombacher singing the Stenberg songbook. Between acts, former Desert Sun reporter Bruce Fessier will moderate a Q&A.
Where: Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, Sept. 17
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: From $50 per person
Information: psmuseum.org
'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
'Psycho Beach Party'
“Gidget,” Frankie and Annette beach party epics, and Hitchcock psychological suspense thrillers such as “Spellbound” and “Marnie” are given a shotgun marriage.
Where: Desert Rose Playhouse, 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Date: Every Wednesday through Sunday from Wednesday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 25
Time: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $39
Information: desertroseplayhouse.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
