Sounds of the Season: Concert
Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesJoin many of your favorite Palm Canyon Theatre performers for an evening of holiday entertainment.
$25
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El Paseo Art Walk
El Paseo Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin the Art Galleries along with El Paseo Cruise Night on the First Friday of every month from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be exhibit openings, artist receptions and more! Enjoy seeing everything there is to see, from the Palm Desert Art Museum in Palm Desert's Free First Friday event to each gallery and stops along the way, traveling in style on the El Paseo Courtesy Carts!
Free
Celebrate the Season
The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJust because there's no snow on the ground in December doesn't mean we don't get in the holiday spirit! Each year on the first Friday in December, as part of its First Weekend festivities, The Gardens on El Paseo and City of Palm Desert team up to offer residents and visitors alike a chance to "Celebrate the Season" with a very special event held on the center court and lawn at The Gardens.
Free
Grooves at the Westin: Sax for Christmas
Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesJoin Grooves at the Westin for a spectacular holiday concert featuring three dynamic smooth jazz saxophonists. Grooves series producer Michael Paulo will perform with Jessy J and Paul Taylor, creating a fun evening with lots of great music and holiday cheer.
$45 – $85
Modern Men: The Gift of Love
Camelot Theatre at Palm Springs Cultural Center 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesIn a resounding statement of love and affirmation, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus present The Gift of Love as their 2019 Holiday musical offering. Maintaining the chorus’ high performance standards, the men will present some of the world’s most beautiful music, all themed around the wonders of love.
$20 – $45
Disney’s Mary Poppins
Indio Performing Arts Center 45175 Fargo St., Indio, CA, United StatesShe’s practically perfect in every way! Get ready for Mary Poppins to fly over the rooftops of London and onto the stage of Desert Theatreworks. This holiday musical, winner of 44 major theater awards from around the globe, has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking production numbers will dazzle and delight theatergoers of all ages.
$25 – $32
Waitress The Musical
McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United StatesInspired by the beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of friendship, […]
$65 – $135
Welcome Winter Festival
Palm Desert Civic Center Park 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesCome for a great day of fun at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Games, music, crafts, shopping and food. Take a picture with Santa in his sleigh and have some fun in a custom photo booth. Plus, America’s Got Talent season 13 Makayla Phillips will be performing.
Free
Desert VegFest
UCR Palm Desert 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesExperience Desert VegfFest, an all vegan festival featuring delicious food pop-ups and food trucks, vendors for holiday shopping, films, informative speakers, live music and more.
$3 – $4
Playtime with Santa
The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesJoin The Gardens on El Paseo and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert for Playtime with Santa. Pose for photos with Santa, have your face painted, a balloon creation twisted or just lounge on the Center Lawn enjoying lawn games. A $15 donation to participate benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert.
$15
The Tom Scott Quintet
Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis 73-741 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesRenowned composer, arranger, producer, music director, saxophonist, and educator, Tom Scott, has made 33 solo recordings, earning him 13 Grammy nominations, and 3 Grammy awards. Over the last 50 years, Tom has appeared on over 500 recordings with diverse artists like Barbra Streisand, The Blues Brothers, The L.A. Express, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Toto, Whitney Houston, George Harrison, Olivia Newton-John, among many others.
$40
Jim Gaffigan
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesJim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life.
$85 – $125
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