Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Nov. 7-13
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:
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Writers Series – Jeffrey Frank
Jeffrey Frank's new book, "The Trials of Harry S. Truman," is the first full account of the Truman presidency in nearly 30 years. Frank will be speaking about the book at the Rancho Mirage Public Library Monday, and the first 200 physical attendees with receive a free copy of his book. The event will also be livestreamed on its website.
Where: Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
Date: Monday, Nov. 7
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: rmwritersfest.org
Met to Broadway — 'It's All About Love'
"It's All About Love" features six professional singers, including sopranos Michelle Fiore and Ana Rangel, tenors Andrew Bird and Christian Quevedo, baritone Paul Kowal and bass-baritone Doug Nagel, accompanied by Kurt Jordan on the piano.
Where: Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: ranchomiragelibrary.evanced.info
Palm Springs Rewinds: Tim Burton's 'Edward Scissorhands'
Palm Springs Rewinds is an ongoing film series featuring film screenings from acclaimed contemporary directors. This week, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "Edward Scissorhands."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewindsTimBurton
Rock The Plaza — A Fundraising Event to Help Save The Historic Plaza Theatre
This benefit show features a lineup of local musicians and beloved rockstars to raise funds for the preservation of the Historic Plaza Theatre.
Where: Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Friday, Nov. 11
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Information: savetheplazatheatreps.com
Palm Desert Choreography Festival
The Palm Desert Choreography Festival celebrates movement creators of various styles whose original pieces are performed by companies from across the nation. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of each performance.
Where: McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $25
Information: mccallumtheatre.com
Alohana: A Palm Springs Celebration of Tiki Culture
Alohana Palm Springs is a celebration of tiki culture in the desert, featuring food, tropical cocktails, music, dance, an artisan marketplace and fun activities.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Sunday, Nov. 13
Time: Noon-5 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Information: bit.ly/Alohana22
10th Anniversary Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
The Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival returns to in-person performances for its 10th Anniversary. Friday will include NNenna Freelon, Cyrille Aimee and Lea Delaria; Saturday features an art faire and Ledisi; and Sunday will include Divas of the Desert.
Where: Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs
Date: Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 13
Time: Time varies by events each day
Tickets: Starting at $50
Information: palmspringswomensjazzfestival.org
'Barefoot in the Park'
Desert Theatreworks presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park," a romantic comedy focusing on newlyweds as they begin married life in a tiny fifth-floor apartment in New York City. After a six-day honeymoon, the couple get a surprise visit from the mother-in-law and decide to play matchmaker during a hilarious dinner with their eccentric neighbor-in-the-attic. Rated PG.
Where: Desert Theatreworks, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio
Dates: Thursdays through Sundays from Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 27 (There is no show on Thursday, Nov. 24)
Times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $39.50
Information: dtworks.org
'Nunsensations!'
The Nunsense Vegas Revue takes the sisters on a brand-new adventure. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters’ school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesitant to accept. However, after being convinced by the other sisters that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” Reverend Mother agrees.
Where: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Dates: Thursdays through Sundays from Thursday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 13
Times: 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $20
Information: palmcanyontheatre.net
'The Humans'
As things go bump in the night, the angst and anguish of the middle class are shoved into the light in this uproarious, hopeful, and heart-breaking play. Over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving, the characters navigate the delicate nuances of the quirky and hilarious, to the painful conflict of real family life.
Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
Date: Tuesdays through Sundays from Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 20
Time: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $63
Information: cvrep.org
Inclusion in The Desert Sun's weekly community calendar is solely at the editors' discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.
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