Rancho Mirage Writer’s Festival

Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is an annual celebration of writers, books, readers, and ideas! The City of Rancho Mirage, California will welcome authors and readers to the Rancho Mirage Public Library. Writers will talk about their books, their source of ideas, and the mechanics of writing for publication.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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

This playful take on classical ballet has garnered rave reviews in such esteemed publications as The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Village Voice. The troupe entrances audiences with its technical mastery, impeccable comic approach, and the astounding fact that men can, indeed, dance en pointe without falling flat on their faces.

Taste of Jalisco

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, United States

The 7th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival celebrates the 26-year sister-city relationship between the cities of Cathedral City, California and Tequila, Jalisco through music, fashion, spirits, culture & cuisine.

$10 – $25

Pete Carlson’s Golf Expo

College of the Desert Golf Center 73450 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Each year, for the last 15 years, Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis has hosted an annual Golf Expo, featuring the top major brands where the public (estimated 4,000 people attend each year) can test-drive the latest 2024 golf clubs, receive professional golf club fittings and be helped to select the newest golf equipment that is best suited for their game.

Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin

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

The party continues! International superstars Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin join forces for the Trilogy Tour!

Night Ranger

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

Heavy-hitting rock legends, Night Ranger have sold over 17 Million albums worldwide, performed across more than 4,000 stages, and captivated a radio audience that exceeds 1 Billion. The band has transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era and continues to grow its ever-evolving fan base. Some of their best-selling albums include Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness, 7 Wishes, Big Life, and Man In Motion.

$30 – $95
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Hollywood’s “Music Man”

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

John Williams has become a household name, recognized around the world as today’s greatest living composer of music for motion pictures.  John’s music speaks to the heart and soul of the listener, no matter who they are, or where they are. Whether in a movie theater, concert hall, sports stadium, or listening on a home stereo, his music has become a treasured part of life in America. 

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Cabaret

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

In an immersive, one-of-a-kind production, you will step off the street and into a world you could only imagine. From the minute you enter the Playhouse you will be transported; to a wild nightlife; a dangerous time in an unstable country; and take a journey unlike any you’ve risked before.

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The Lifespan of a Fact

Desert Ensemble Theatre 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, United States

Young and ambitious Jim Fingal, fresh out of Harvard, is assigned to fact check renowned essayist John D’Agata’s work. Over the course of a weekend, the two come head to head in a comic battle over facts versus truth.

$37 – $95

Selected Shorts

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

One of public radio's most popular programs, Selected Shorts is a live theatrical experience with a simple premise: take great stories by well-known and emerging writers and have them brought to life by terrific actors of stage and screen. Whether featuring stories around a lively theme, the favorite works of a guest author, or a special collaboration, each Selected Shorts event is a unique night of literature in performance. 

Sing and Swing Featuring Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III

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

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Coachella Valley Major League Soccer Invitational

Empire Polo Club 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA, United States

Welcome to the new standard for Major League Soccer preseason. The Coachella Valley Invitational welcomes the best clubs in MLS (and their fans!) to Greater Palm Springs, California, where sweeping desert vistas will provide the perfect backdrop for this three-week competition to secure roster spots, build momentum, and unofficially officially launch the 2023 MLS season.

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