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31st Annual Tamale Festival

Miles Avenue Park 82540 Miles Avenue, Indio

For over 30 years, the Tamale Festival has been a cherished tradition in historic Downtown Indio, enchanting the Coachella Valley with its vibrant celebration. Proudly holding two Guinness World Records for the biggest Tamale and largest Tamale festival, it has earned recognition as one of the nation's "top ten food festivals" by The Food Network. Not to mention, a visit from the iconic Huell Howser with an episode of Visiting, taped live at the 1997 Indio International Tamale Festival.

Photos with Santa

The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Join in on the Holiday Fun on the bridge by The Gardens on El Paseo's giant holiday tree for a delightful Photos with Santa experience. The proceeds from this event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. From 9am to 2pm, you will be able to have a brief visit with Santa Claus and receive one (1) 4x6 photo in a holiday frame.

$20

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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

Mannheim Steamroller is an American neoclassical new-age music ensemble founded and directed by percussionist/composer Chip Davis in 1974. The group is known primarily for its Fresh Aire series of albums, which blend classical music with elements of new age and rock, and for its modern recordings of Christmas music. The group has sold 28 million albums in the U.S. alone.

$45 – $125

Tower of Power

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

Tower of Power is an American R&B and funk based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing since 1968

$35 – $125

Chiquis

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

Two-time Latin Grammy winner Chiquis will take the stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

$49 – $89
Recurring

Les Misérables

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

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph).

Seth Macfarlane and Liz Gillies – We Wish You the Merriest

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

Celebrate the season with this new show by Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies. Seth MacFarlane’s talents encompass every aspect of the entertainment industry. A true multi-hyphenate, he is behind some of today’s most popular content in television, music, and film, having garnered five Emmys, five Grammy nominations and an Academy Award nomination.

$65 – $85

Stevie Nicks

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

Following her highly-successful 2022 tour, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks announces additional 2023 dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour launched earlier this year in and includes a visit to Palm Desert’s Acrisure Arena!

McCallum Theatre Annual Gala

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

This year’s McCallum Theatre Annual Gala will feature six-time Tony® Award-winner Audra McDonald, performing with a full symphony orchestra. Audra is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. A Juilliard-trained soprano, she has received the National Medal of Arts and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.

BUSH

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

BUSH — NOWHERE TO GO BUT EVERYWHERE TOUR 
Bush comes to Fatnasy Springs Casino on the Nowhere To Go But Everywhere Tour! Bush is an English alternative rock band formed in 1992. Bush has sold close to 20 million records in the U.S. and Canada alone — as well as compiled an amazing string of 23 consecutive Top 40 hit singles on the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts, six of which shot to #1. They are known for hits such as Glycerine, Machinehead, and Comedown 

Paws ‘N Claus

The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Paws 'N Claus is a wonderful opportunity to capture memorable photographs of your furry friends with Santa Claus. Bring your dogs and cats (dogs should be leashed, and cats can be in a lightweight carrier) to meet Santa and have their pictures taken.

$20

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