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North Pole Village at Snow Fest

Cathedral City Town Square Park 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, United States

This annual event captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one location with a lit Main Street at Santa’s North Pole, holiday music and carolers, Santa Claus, holiday tree lighting ceremony, a 10,000 Candy Cane Drop for Kids, Snow Bubble Play for Kids, children’s bike giveaways, free movie at the Mary Pickford Theatre, free ice skating passes to Desert Ice Castle, and a silent auction featuring “Charlie Brown Christmas Trees” decorated by local celebrities benefitting the Cathedral City Senior Center.

Free

Palm Springs International Animation Festival & Expo

Mary Pickford Theater 36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral City, CA, United States

The Palm Springs International Animation Festival & Expo is a global competition in animation and exhibition of the worlds most talented artists in the world. Each year there are awards going to 37 categories including Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short in over 20 different styles of animation from 2D, 3D, Hand Drawin, Painted, Watercolor, Sand, Paper, Experimental, Stop-Motions, VFX, and more. 

$3 – $15

A Big Band Christmas

Rancho Mirage Community Park 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

A Big Band Christmas takes you back in time to the 1940s during WW II to experience the sound of a “live radio show” being broadcast to the boys overseas. A nine-piece swing band and four singers reminisce through the holiday with your favorite Christmas music in tight four-part harmony, re-enact vintage commercials and share letters to and from the boys overseas from their families.

Free

Gabriel Iglesias

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA, United States

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias  is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages.

$69 – $89

Snow Fest Holiday Concert with Emily West

Coachella Valley Repertory 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA, United States

Emily West won crowds over as a finalist on America’s Got Talent with her re-imagined versions of songs like the Moody Blues’ “Nights in White Satin” and Sia’s hit “Chandelier.” Her mentor and idol, Cyndi Lauper, whom she met during an episode of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, appeared with her on the AGT finale.  Emily will perform an intimate holiday concert singing her favorite holiday renditions and the songs that have made her famous.  VIP ticket holders will provide an opportunity to meet Emily after the concert along with taking a photo with her.

$59 – $79
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CK Dance Company: The Nutcracker

Annenberg Theater 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States

CK Dance, Palm Springs' award-winning dance company, returns to the beautiful Annenberg Theatre for its 23rd Annual performances of "The Nutcracker", the quintessential holiday ballet of Tchaikovsky's classical masterpiece.

$25 – $30

Femmes of Rock

Spotlight 29 Casino 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA, United States

Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present Femmes of Rock, starring the Bella Electric Strings, features the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jim Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and more! The violin string quartet is led by rock violinist, arranger and founder Nina DiGregorio and joined by electric violinists Christina Riegert, Carissa Werner and Chandra Meibalane.

$25 – $45

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA, United States

Everyone’s favorite Peanuts television special comes to life at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage celebrates the timeless holiday classic, as Charlie, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of the season.

$39 – $69

Melba Miller: How Glad I Am – The Music Of Nancy Wilson

Arthur Newman Theatre 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA, United States

A tribute in song to the late, great Miss Nancy Wilson as interpreted by on the our valley's premier jazz vocalists. From Nancy's very first debut single, "Guess Who I Saw Today", to her long career filled with chart-topping, award-winning recordings, and countless TV appearances. Joining Melba will be Mark Kahney - piano, Aaron Mercado - Tenor Sax, Bill Saitta - Bass, and Steve Arbuckle - Drums.

$15

Voctave: The Spirit of the Season

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

In just under two years, Voctave has received more than 100 million views of their videos on Facebook and YouTube. The group has ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts and has had multiple number-one songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. An 11-member a cappella ensemble known for its gorgeous performances […]

$28 – $68

Adam Lambert

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA, United States

Fresh off a summer tour with Queen, multiplatinum-selling vocalist Adam Lambert returns to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Friday, December 20th at 8 p.m. Lambert first appeared in the eighth season of “American Idol.” His debut album “For Your Entertainment” earned him a Grammy nomination and his second album “Trespassing” reached No. […]

$59 – $99

98 Degrees

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA, United States

Pop and modern R&B band 98 Degrees, comprised of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey and their friends Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons, make a stop at Morongo Casino.

$29 – $49

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