It’s almost time again for the weekend and with high temperatures only hitting the 80s (!), you might just feel like sitting outside without the fear of burning up all day – which makes sense. If you choose to venture out anywhere, here’s what’s going on in and around the Coachella Valley along with a couple of events just a short drive away.
Desert Stars Festival
It’s the 10th annual installment of the event held at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown. Over three dozen acts will perform over three days beginning Friday. Artists include The Raveonettes, Psychic TV, Tess Parks, Mild High Club, Entrance, Ryley Walker, Tijuana Panthers, Kolars, and Spindrift. You can snag a weekend pass for $99 and there are single day passes available as well.
A Better Life
The 2011 film tells the story of a father who struggles to keep his son from the gangs in East L.A. and immigration agents, while also giving his son more opportunities than he had. It’s being shown on the Great Lawn at Sunnylands on Friday for free with the gates opening at 7 and the flick starting at 7:30pm. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small picnic items for the outdoor screening.
Queen Nation
Check out the Queen tribute band along with World Tour as the take to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Saturday night. The free show is for 18 and up and gets started at 7:30 pm.
Paul Rodriguez
The comedian hosts The Latin Kings of Comedy – which also features Manny Maldonado, Joey Medina and Jackson Perdue. Tickets for the 8pm show on Saturday run $20 to $35.
Cinema Diverse
Camelot Theaters in Palm Springs hosts the festival, which kicks off Thursday and will screen feature films, documentaries and short films created by or relating to themes and issues of the LGBT community.
And here’s a couple of things, if you are up for a short drive…
Pumpkin Patch
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Posted by Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Farm on Monday, September 18, 2017
Time does fly and here we are, in fall. And you can get into the spirit with a stop into the huge Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch with host its opening weekend starting Saturday with rides, a corn maze, food, a petting zoo, and, of course, tons of pumpkins.
Hot Dawgz and Handrails
DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg), Methodman & Redman, and Andrew WK headline Big Bear’s winter kick off event that also sees some of the some of the best snowboarders n the world competing on a one-of-a-kind rail jam course designed and built by Bear Mountain’s renowned park staff. Tickets are $25 and gates open at 9am.
