Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Nov. 14-20
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:
Vienna Boys Choir
The McCallum Theatre presents the Vienna Boys Choir, featuring a group of child musicians that come from different nations and give over 300 concerts a year around the world.
Where: McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $28
Information: mccallumtheatre.com
Martinis and Moxie Movie Party: 'Viva Las Vegas'
Hosts Alan Kraemer and Claudia Ried present a movie party, featuring live music by The Dreamboats, a martini bar, casino games and a screening of "Viva Las Vegas."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Tickets: $55 (includes one martini)
Information: bit.ly/MartinisandMoxieNov16
Among Friends Interactive: 'Valley of the Dolls'
Among Friends presents an outdoor ’60s-themed cocktail party, inviting guests to dress the part, followed by an interactive screening of "Valley of the Dolls."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Tickets: $17.50
Information: /bit.ly/AFValleyoftheDolls
8th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta
The annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta is back with the top Southern California food trucks, live entertainment, a beer garden, walk-through hot air balloons for photos, the new playground for kids and more.
Where: Cathedral City Amphitheater Park, 68-700 Avenue Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City
Date: Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20
Time: 4-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday; 7-10 a.m. Sunday
Tickets: $10; $5 for children 12 and under; Free for Cathedral City residents and active military with ID
Information: hotairballoonfest.com
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This week features Kenny Metcalf as Elton and Billy Nation on Friday and Prince tribute Prince Again 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
'The Book of Mormon'
Enjoy what the New York Times called “the best musical of this century” right here in the desert. "The Book of Mormon" follows the misadventures of a pair of young male missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they preach the faith of the Church to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village.
Where: McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Friday, Nov. 18
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: From $95
Information: mccallumtheatre.com
Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. The farmers market features California-grown fresh food products, chef demonstrations and entertainment.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
15th Annual Fall Family Festival
About Families Inc. presents the 15th Annual Fall Family Festival, featuring family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatables, face painting, a bike raffle, food vendors and more.
Where: SilverRock Resort, 79-179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta
Date: Sunday, Nov. 20
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: aboutfamiliesinc.com
Magic of Lights Coachella Valley
Guests will enjoy a 200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, the Blizzard Light Tunnel, the Snowflake Tunnel and the Candy Cane Light Tunnel in their own vehicle. There will also be other displays, including life-sized dinosaurs.
Where: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio
Date: Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 1
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $15
Information: magicoflights.com/events/coachella-valley/
'Aladdin Jr.'
Watch this youth production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr., based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show of the same name, about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.
Where: Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, 71-560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20
Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free, but registration required
Information: ranchomiragelibrary.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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