The Desert Sun’s Laine Henry came up with a list of things to do in the Coachella Valley this upcoming week. Here are his picks:
Night Sky Stars Observation | Monday, Jan. 17 from 7:30-9 pm | Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate, La Quinta
Observe stars, constellations, bright planets, a full moon and maybe even a meteor shower of the and the international space station as it passes over the Coachella Valley. Face masks are required to look through the telescopes. Admission is free. For more information: (760) 568-9918; desertmountains.org
Farmer in the Dale Farmers Market | Every Wednesday from 8 am to 3 pm | Sky Valley Resort, 74-711 Dillon Road, Sky Valley
Shop a large variety of fresh produce sourced from a network of Farmer in the Dale suppliers. Admission is free. For more information: thedalemarket.webstarts.com
Free Night at the Palm Springs Art Museum | Every Thursday from 5-7 pm | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Thursday nights at the Palm Springs Art Museum are free to the public, so reserve your ticket online in advance and prepare to enjoy the valley's largest public collection of contemporary art. For more information: (760) 322-4800; psmuseum.org
VillageFest | Every Thursday starting at 7 pm | Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Looking for a fun way to spend Thursday evenings? VillageFest features vendor booths ranging from clothing to food, and you can indulge in everything from a massage to chocolate. For more information: villagefest.org
Ray on My Mind | Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 pm | McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Enjoy the work of renowned singer/songwriter/pianist Ray Charles with an orchestra and three vocalists performing his most popular hits. Tickets star at $20. For more information: (760) 340-2787; mccallumtheatre.com
“Always, Patsy Cline” | Jan. 20 - Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays | Desert TheatreWorks at the IPAC, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio
Step back in time with this musical, which is based on a true story about Patsy Cline's friendship with a Houston fan named Louise Seger. The show includes many of Patsy's hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams" and more. Tickets are $26-30 for Students, $34-$38 for Seniors (55+), and $36-$4- for Adults. For more information: (760) 980-1455; dtworks.org
“Artificial Morality” | Jan. 21 – 30 at 7 pm Fridays; 2 pm and 7 pm Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays | Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Watch and learn what Rufus Foster will say or do in his insatiable desire to advance his career after landing an entry-level job at a publishing house in this play. What will he say or do in his insatiable desire to advance his career? Tickets are $35. For more information: desertensembletheatre.org
24th Annual Concert Series | Every Saturday at 6 pm | The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo, Suite 2500, Palm Desert
The 24th annual concert series is back in the desert, featuring one-hour concerts each week benefiting various philanthropic organizations. This week the concert by Stevie Nicks tribute band Gypsy will benefit Guide Dogs of the Desert. Tickets start at $15. For more information: (760) 862-1990; thegardensonelpaseo.com
American Express Golf Tournament | Jan. 19 – 23 | PGA West & The La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta
The biggest event this week has to be the annual American Express tournament, with four days of world-class golf and concerts by Maroon 5 on Friday, Jan. 21, and Brad Paisley on Saturday, Jan. 22. Tickets start at $35. For more information: theamexgolf.com/tickets/
To read Laine Henry's original article courtesy of The Desert SUn Please visit: https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/2022/01/16/10-things-do-your-family-palm-springs-area-week/9094154002/
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