Enchanted Desert Glow: El Paseo Annual Tree Lighting

El Paseo Palm Desert, CA, United States

Join The Shops On El Paseo in beautiful Palm Desert, CA, as they kick off the holiday season with their annual 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting event. Get ready to be enchanted by the festive atmosphere, adorned with dazzling Christmas decorations that will transport you into a winter wonderland.

The Beach Boys

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys.

Little River Band

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

The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” The current lineup of LRB takes that accolade to heart each and every time they perform.

Bernadette Peters

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

Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert and on recordings.

$95 – $160

Brad Upton

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs 401 East Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United States

With a career spanning over 37 years, comedy veteran Brad Upton is just getting started. The former fourth grade teacher and part-time track coach is seeing a resurgence unlike anyone else.

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Next to Normal

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

Nominated for eleven Tony Awards NEXT TO NORMAL became the eighth musical in history to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This heartbreaking and moving musical follows a family’s struggle with depression and mental health through powerful songs, comedic and chaotic settings, and prevailing characters.

Cyndi Lauper

Acrisure Arena 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Cyndi Lauper will bring her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The headlining tour – Lauper’s first major run in a decade – will be joined by special guests to be revealed at a later date.

Wildlights

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Celebrate the season at The Living Desert's cherished holiday event. Returning for its 31st season, WildLights will feature dazzling new light displays, programming, and an exclusive 21+ evening. Advance registration is recommended.

The Acrisure Series

Acrisure Arena 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Twenty-one of the nation’s top men’s and women’s college basketball teams will gather in Greater Palm Springs for the second annual Acrisure Series including top programs like USC, ASU, TCU and New Mexico competing from Tuesday, November 24 to Friday, November 29, 2024.

Martha’s Village & Kitchen 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k

73545 El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Martha's Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is an annual, family-friendly, run/walk fundraiser in Palm Desert, CA. The goal of the 5K is to raise awareness about Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s services and to provide funds to support our mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. Over 4,000 people attend the event including participants, spectators, and volunteers.

Cabazon Indio Powwow

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

The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians keeps cultural tradition alive by holding annual powwows. The Indio Powwow takes place on the Cabazon Indian Reservation located in Indio, California. Included in the celebration are Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, bird singing, drum contests and peon games.

Engelbert Humperdinck

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

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

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