Cream of local music crop gets time in the spotlight
The touring stars of indie rock, hip-hop, EDM, country, world music, funk and jazz have had their turn. Now it’s time to recognize the local talent.
The Tachevah Music Showcase, presented by The Desert Sun, will feature four top local bands that were recognized by music video viewers on desertsun.com and later by world-class judges and now will perform for a $3,000 grand prize Wednesday at the Date Shed in Indio. Then, four days later, the Coachella Valley Weekly will honor its selections for best local musicians in a multitude of categories and feature several performances in an awards ceremony at the Riviera Palm Springs Resort.
Tachevah 2016 finalist The BrosQuitos
Those are among the top 50 events happening in and around the Coachella Valley.
May 18: Free movies Wednesday: “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 10 a.m. Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. Free. (760) 328-8252
May 18: Silver screenings honoring our veterans, 6 p.m. featuring the film “Fury.” Palm Desert City Library, Community Room, 73300 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert. Free. (760) 346-6552
May 18: Tachevah Music Showcase grand finale, featuring the Coachella Valley bands Jesse James, brightener, CAKES and the BrosQuitos performing before judges Elizabeth Vargas, Alvin Taylor and Bruce Fessier for a $3,000 grand prize and more career-advancing awards, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. the Date Shed, 50725 Monroe St., Indio. Free admission. (760) 775-6699 or tachevahmusic.com
May 19: Spring concert in the park featuring The Dustbowl Revival, 7:30 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Amphitheater, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 346-0611, Ext. 416
May 19: Americana artist Tim Easton, with opening act Darrin Bradbury, 7:30 p.m., Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Free admission. Quinn’s final show will be May 30. Free admission. (760) 365-5956
May 20: Films on the Great Lawn, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sunnylands, featuring Peter Sellers in “The Pink Panther,” 8 p.m., Sunnylands Center & Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Free admission. (760) 202-2283
May 20: Free Friday concert: A Tribute to The Eagles, 8-11 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison, Coachella. Free. (760) 775-5566
May 20: Fortunate Youth with Sensamotion and Peni Dean, 9 p.m., the Date Shed, 50725 Monroe St., Indio. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 18 and over. (760) 775-6699
May 20: Lynyrd Skynyrd, 9 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $86-$126. (760) 321-2000
May 20: Saliva, 10 p.m., Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $20-$40. (951) 755-5391
May 20-21: “Comedy in Small Servings: Six Hilarious One-Acts” by Desert Theatreworks, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $16-$28. (760) 340-3220
May 20-22: The Musical Theatre University production of “Les Miserables,” featuring Broadway stars Davis Gaines and Danny Gurwin performing with top high school drama students, 7:30 p.m. May 20-21, 2 p.m. May 21-22, Helene Galen Performing Arts Center, Rancho Mirage High School, 31-001 Rattler Road, Rancho Mirage. $15-$35. HGPAC.org
May 19-22: The Palm Canyon Theatre production of “Cabaret,” starring Mike Hadley as the Emcee and Allegra Angelo as Sally Bowles, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sunday, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $32-$36, $15 with student ID. (760) 323-5123
May 20-29: “Junk,” 8 p.m. A new musical by J. Michael Penny. Desert Rose Playhouse, 69620 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. $30-$33. (760) 202-3000
May 21: Desert Film Society presents “In Harmony,” 9:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Camelot, 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs. $15. (760) 770-0507
May 21: Jubilee Craft Faire, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jolene’s Paperie, 5668 W. Ramsey St., Banning. (951) 581-3509
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May 21: The Actors Forum production of “Hamlet,” 2 p.m., Edward-Dean Museum 9401 Oak Glen Road, Cherry Valley. $10. (951) 845-2626
May 22: “Sharon Sings Them All” starring Sharon Sills with Paul Eshelman on piano, 2 p.m., Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 325-2731
May 22: CV Music Awards, featuring awards 32 categories and performances by local bands, 6-9 p.m., with 4 p.m. pre-party, 9 p.m. VIP after-party, The Riviera Palm Springs, A Tribute Portfolio Resort, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive. $25 or $50 in advance, $35 or $65 at the door. (760) 501-6228
May 22: Michael Holmes starring in “The Judy Show,” 7 p.m., The Purple Room Palm Springs, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Trinidad Hotel. Dinner seating at 5:30 p.m. Continues Sundays. (760) 322-4422
May 22: Kave-In DJ set, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Ace Hotel & Swim Club, The Amigo Room, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. (760) 325-9900
May 23: Waring International Piano Competition afternoon recital, 4 p.m. Family YMCA of the Desert, Gym, 43930 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 773-2575
May 23: Ted Quinn’s 9th Anniversary Reality Show, an open mic night with special guests, 7 p.m. Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Free admission. Quinn’s final show will be May 30. (760) 365-5956
May 23: Fabulous Bingo with Shirley Claire, 7-9 p.m. Ace Hotel & Swim Club, King’s Highway Diner, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. (760) 325-9900
May 24: Canyon bird walk with experienced birders, 8-10 a.m. Bring binoculars. Whitewater Preserve, 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater. Free. (760) 325-7222
May 24: The Desert Sun and the UCR-Palm Desert graduate writing program present Coachella Valley Storytellers, featuring local residents coached by UCR-Palm Desert writers Tod Goldberg and Maggie Downs telling stories based on the topic, “All I Ever Wanted: Stories of Growing Up,” 7:30-9 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors), La Quinta Museum, 77-885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta. $10. https://tickets.desertsun.com/e/coachella-valley-storytellers-project-all-i-ever-w/tickets
May 25: “Remembering Helen Hayes with Love, A Tribute from a Daughter-in-Law,” starring Joyce Bulifant and Roger Perry, 7-9 p.m. Benefits Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, The Atrium, Rancho Mirage. $75. (760) 296-2966
May 26: Spring concert in the park featuring The Blues Breeze Band, 7:30 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Amphitheater, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 346-0611, Ext. 416
May 27: Q&A With Colin Farrell by Bryan Cranston, 6:30 p.m., following the 6:30 p.m. screening of “The Lobster,” Cinemas Palme d’Or, 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 779-0730
May 27: Ziggy Marley, 7:30 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison, Coachella. $46-$76. $1 of each sale goes to the U.R.G.E. Foundation. (760) 775-5566
May 27: Waxy, The Freeks, Albatross Overdrive, 9 p.m., The Hood Bar & Pizza, 74360 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Free admission. (760) 636-5220
May 27-28: Roots singer-guitarist Sara Petite, 8 p.m., Pappy & Harriet’s. Free admission. (760) 365-5956
May 28: “Write That Down!” book signing by author Kirk Frederick, 4-5 p.m. Destination PSP, 170 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. (760) 408-1981
May 28: 2nd annual Memorial Day Block Party, 6-10 p.m. La Quinta’s Main Street, La Quinta. (760) 600-0758. http://oldtownlaquinta.com
May 28: Mexican pop-rock duo, Camila, 8 p.m., Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39-$79. (800) 827-2946
May 28: Purple Reign (Prince tribute) w/Revolver, 7 & 11 p.m. cover band; 9:30 p.m. tribute band. The RockYard, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. (800) 827-2946
May 28: The Desert Soul Club mod/soul/funk dance party, 9-1 a.m. The Tonga Hut, 254 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. (760) 322-4449
May 28-29: CK Dance Company production of “Les Sylphides,” to the music of Frederic Chopin, 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. $25-$30. (760) 325-4490
May 29: “Jewish Woman Doing Jewish Men,” a cabaret concert starring Amy Brothman with Joel Baker on piano, 2 p.m., Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 325-2731
May 29: Calista Carradine, daughter of David Carradine, 6-10 p.m. Wang’s In the Desert, 424 S Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs. Free. (760) 766-6733
May 30: Desert Hot Springs Memorial Day service, 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Cactus and Palm drives, Desert Hot Springs. The day continues at the VFW Post 1534 in Desert Hot Springs at 1 p.m. with live bands, food and other entertainment. $7 for food. (760) 698-2733
June 1: 2016 Queen of the Desert, with seven drag queens competing in a show emceed by Ethylina Canne and Bella da Ball, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. show, Renaissance Palm Springs, 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way. $20-$50, benefits Desert AIDS Project. desertaidsproject.thankyou4caring.org
June 3-5: Six at Seven: An Evening of June One-Acts, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Sierra Ballroom at Sun City Palm Desert, Sierra Ballroom, Mountain View clubhouse, 38180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. $10. (760) 797-5305
June 3-6: Contact in the Desert, the fourth annual UFO conference featuring guest speakers including author Erich von Daniken, “Ancient Aliens” star Giorgio A. Tsoukalos and expert David Childress, “Coast to Coast AM” host George Noory, authors Graham Hancock and Whitley Strieber, and recent CIA information releases on the work of the late astronaut Edgar Mitchell, hourly at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 Highway 62, Joshua Tree. $240 or $450 per couple. contactinthedesert.com/tickets/
June 4: Cedar Springs Trail interpretive hike, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friends of the Desert Mountains, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. (760) 862-9984
June 4: Art Laboe Summer Love Jam V, 7 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $45-$65. (760) 321-2000
June 4: Nick Waterhouse, 9 p.m., Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $15. (760) 365-5956
June 4: Lady Antebellum, 9 p.m., Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $100-$200. (951) 755-5391
June 5: Celebration of Life Jam Session celebrating the late Randy Hewitson, owner of Musicians Outlet, featuring dozens of local musicians including ex-band leader John Stanley King, Bob Brown, Josh Heinz and more, 2-10 p.m., 80-400 Highway 111, Indio. (760) 341-3171
June 6: 2nd Annual Tribute to B.B. King, featuring John Carey, Barry Baughn, Barry Minnifield, Gina Carey, Dominic Rocha, The Voodoo Hustlers, Deanna Bogart, Rose Mallett, Tony Patler and more, 6 p.m., Shanghai Red’s, 235 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Donations requested. Benefits Desert Cancer Foundation. (760) 322-9293
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