From the look of this list of the top 50 upcoming events in and around the Coachella Valley, by The Desert Sun’s Bruce Fessier, you could say that it’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas around here.  Here is the list:

November 17: 

  • George Zander and Chris Zander Benefit Show, featuring Haunted Summer, the Flusters, Johnny Elsewhere and Paulina Angel Music, 7 p.m., Chill, 217 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs. Donations and raffle money will benefit the Zanders’ medical expenses after experiencing a hate crime. (760) 537-0172
  • Direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia National Dance Company of Siberia, 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. $27-$67. (760) 340-2787
  • Palm Springs International Film Society screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers On A Train,” 7:30 p.m., Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road Palm Springs. $10. (760) 322-2930

November 18: 

  • Free Movies Wednesday, featuring Native American-themed films, 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. Free. (760) 328-8252
  • “The Importance of Being Ernest (In New York),” 7 p.m., Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. $75-$125 performance only; $250 including VIP cast post-show reception. Benefits Coyote StageWorks. (760) 325-4490
  • The Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission presents, “From Broadway to Hollywood,” featuring pianist and historian Richard Glazier, 7 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Free admission. (760) 341-7323
  • Nov. 18-22: “Happy Hour,” a new play about an elder parent/child relationship starring Gavin MacLeod and L.A. based actor John Hawkinson, 7:30 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sundays, Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre at The Atrium, 69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. $43-$58. (760) 296-2966

November 19: 

  • Tommy Dodds, finalist of the 2015 McCallum Theatre Open Call, singing songs of Thanksgiving from the Great American Songbook, 7 p.m., AJ’s On The Green and Splash! Bar, 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. (760) 202-1111
  • “Palm Springs Jump,” 7 p.m. The musical celebration that pays tribute to the Hollywood stars who have lived and worked in Palm Springs. Purple Room Restaurant and Stage, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $20. (760) 322-4422

November 20: 

  • Meet the Galen, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Jamie Kabler and Susan Stein big hair affair. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. Must have a current membership to attend. (760) 322-4807
  • Humorist Jeanne Robertson, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre. $22-$47. (760) 340-2787
  • Pablo Alboran, 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $29-$69. (800) 827-2946
  • Voodoo Glow Skulls, 8 p.m., The Hood Bar & Pizza, 74360 Highway 111, Palm Desert. $10. (760) 636-5220
  • Little Joe Y La Familia, 9 p.m., Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $25-$30. (951) 849-3080
  • Anne Steele, 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Purple Room Restaurant and Stage. $25. (760) 322-4422
  • Metalachi with Aphrodisiac Jacket and Jeff Wilder, 8 p.m., The Date Shed, 50725 Monroe St., Indio. $15-$20. 18 and over. (760) 775-6699
  • Nov. 20-21: Del Shores “SINgularly Sordid” show, 7-8:30 p.m. Del discusses the unexpected comedy of returning to the world of dating after divorce. Purple Room Restaurant and Stage. $25. (760) 322-4422
  • Nov. 20-22: McCormick’s Classic car auction, noon-9 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 Classic Car Show & Auction of 600 cars. Spa Resort Casino, North parking lot, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. Free Fri.-$15 Sat.-Sun.. (760) 320-3290
  • Nov. 20-22: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” 7 p.m. Thu.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $29.50. (760) 323-5123
  • Nov. 20-22: “The Receptionist” presented by Dezart Performs, 7:30 p.m. Fri. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. A look at a mundane office through the eyes of a gossipy, matronly receptionist. Pearl McManus Theater, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. $24-$28. (760) 322-0179
  • Nov. 20-29: College of the Desert production of “Rent,” 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m., Pollack Theater, 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. $20-$25. (760) 773-2574
  • Nov. 20-Dec. 20: “A Queer Carol,” a new version of the Dickens holiday classic by Joe Godfrey, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sundays, Desert Rose Playhouse, 69620 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. $33 evenings, $30 matinees. (760) 202-3000

November 21: 

  • Desert Film Society presents “Miss Violence,” 9:15 a.m. Camelot, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. $15. (760) 770-0507
  • Projections, an afternoon of food, music, film, & art, 3:30-9 p.m., North Shore Beach & Yacht Club, 99-155 Sea View Drive, North Shore. Free. (661) 755-6974
  • “Einstein Dreamt Here” book launch party, 6-8 p.m. Food, wine, a tour of the inn, and a signed copy of the book. Proceeds benefit the Palm Springs Historic Foundation. The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. $135. (760) 320-0771
  • The Cult, 8 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $45-$65. (760) 775-5566
  • Ventriloquist and impressionist Terry Fator, 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. $49-$89. (800) 827-2946
  • Fitz’s Jazz Cafe at the McCallum presents Al Jarreau, 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre. $37-$77. (760) 340-2787
  • The Matt Gordy “Jazz Tonite Sextet,” 8 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. $25-Students are free. (760) 568-3263
  • Thanks “Giving” Bash, Charity Hip-Hop Concert featuring Dozzi Doz, Karmic Basis, Lootenant and Tiptoe Stallone, 8 p.m., The Date Shed. $10. 18 and over. (760) 775-6699
  • Local Music Showcase, featuring Foxy Cleopatra Acoustic, Blackwater, Josh Heinz, the Brosquitos, Illz, Hive Minds, Symara Stone and Rick Shelley, hosted by Mike Mazingo and Lisa Lynn Morgan, 8 p.m., Schmidy’s Tavern, 72286 Highway 111, Palm Desert. $5. (760) 464-6773
  • Moonsville Collective, 8 p.m., Pappy & Harriet’s Saloon, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $10. All ages. (760) 365-5956

November 22: 

  • The City of Rancho Mirage presents “The Kingston Trio,” 3 p.m. McCallum Theatre. $27-$67. (760) 340-2787
  • Sunday in the Park with Patty and Arthur Newman, food and live entertainment, 4-7 p.m., Marrakesh Country Club, 47000 Marrakesh Drive, Palm Desert. $35. Benefits Tools for Tomorrow. (760) 601-3954

November 23: 

  • Last Comic Standing Live Tour, 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre. $27-$67. (760) 340-2787
  • “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Starring Byron Tidwell in a one-man-show. Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook St. Palm Desert. $10-$15. (760) 341-6909

November 24:

  • Nov. 24-29: 42nd Street, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Tue.-Fri.; 2 & 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. McCallum Theatre. $37-$107. (760) 340-2787
  • Nov. 24-28 Dec. 3-5, 10-12, 17-24, 26-31: Wildlights, 6-9 p.m. An extensive light displays and the popular Tunnel of Lights, where guests can stroll under a canopy of glittering lights, blinking and flashing to holiday music. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. $8-$10. (760) 346-5694

November 25: 

  • Sean and Zander, plus Herbert, 8 p.m., The Hood Bar & Pizza. Free admission. All ages. (760) 636-5220

November 27:

  • Nov. 27-29: Dick Taylor presents Carole Cook, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Purple Room Restaurant and Stage. $30. (760) 322-4422

November 28:

  • Grooves at the Westin, 7 p.m., featuring saxophonists Warren Hill, Marion Meadows and Micahel Paulo, 7 p.m., at the outdoor Masters Plaza, Westin Mission Hills Resort, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. $50-$85. tix.com or (951) 696-0184
  • Comic Damon Wayons, 8 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino. (760) 775-5566
  • San Diego singer-songwriter Sara Petite and the Sugar Daddies, 8 p.m., Pappy & Harriet’s saloon. Free admission. All ages. (760) 365-5956

November 29:

Dream – Vietnamese concert, 5 p.m., Morongo Casino. $35-$70. (951) 849-3080
Reggae dancehall legend Yellowman, with Tribe O, 9 p.m., Schmidy’s Tavern. $15. 21 and over. (760) 837-3800

November 30:

  • Desert Jam Session III, “the Sound of Palm Springs,” featuring the Jackson Garrett Band with Trini Lopez, Darci Daniels-Murphy, Mike Costley, Bill Marx, Chris Bennett, Slim Man, Linda Peterson, Laura Hagen, Rose Mallett, Carole Hampton, Calista Carradine and Pat Rizzo, among others. 7-10 p.m., Renaissance Hotel, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Rooms, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. $75. Benefits Well in the Desert food and hot meals program. (760) 323-8353

December 1:

  • “Wicked Divas,” featuring music from the musical “Wicked” and other Broadway hits by the Desert Symphony, 8 p.m., the McCallum Theatre. $47-$97. (760) 340-2787

December 2: 

  • Country legend Merle Haggard, the McCallum Theatre. $47-$97. (760) 340-2787

December 3: 

  • Linda Gray booksigning and reception for “The Road to Happiness (Is Always Under Construction),” 6 p.m., Just Fabulous, 515 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 864-1300
  • McCallum Theatre Annual Gala, honoring Helene Galen and featuring Paul Anka and his 15-piece orchestra, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner at choice of four restaurants, 8 p.m. show, the McCallum Theatre. $500 dinner and show. Concert only tickets on sale Nov. 17 for $67 and 87. (760) (760) 776-6186 or (760) 340-2787

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