Banish the blahs with a week of diverse activity that ranges from rockabilly to opera, and will take you back to vintage collectibles and disco too!
April 25
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters
As the name suggests, Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton was one of the founders of the American rock and rockabilly band known as The Boxmasters, a product of California. If you don't know rockabilly, this concert is a good intro.
WHERE: Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace; 53688 Pioneertown Road; Pioneertown, CA 92268
WHEN: 8 p.m.
For general admission tickets, priced at $45 in advance, visit ticketweb.com.
April 26
Online Flash Science Fiction Night
Presented by Space Cowboy Books, this is an opportunity to enjoy a night of science fiction stories without ever leaving the house. Register for this free event at spacecowboybooks.com.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 6-6:30 p.m.
April 27
The Clydesdales are Coming
The Budweiser Clydesdales are making an appearance for all to see without charge as they deliver to local restaurants.
WHERE: El Paseo Shopping District, between Highway 74/Monterey and Portola; Palm Desert, CA 92260.
WHEN: The horses will be hitched behind the Daily Grill at 1 p.m. and journey to El Paseo at 2 p.m.
April 28
Free Night at the Palm Springs Art Museum
Thursday nights are a free opportunity to see the museum's collection of diverse and eclectic art.
WHERE: Palm Springs Art Museum; 101 Museum Drive; Palm Springs, CA 92262
WHEN: 5-7 p.m. (first come, first served)
For more information visit psmuseum.org/events/free-thursday-nights1.
April 29
MOGO Silent Disco Tour
Take a trip back to disco days with your favorite songs on a headset as you stroll with your guide through Palm Springs dressed like Travolta or Donna Summer. The event is $25 per person (those under 18 must be with an adult) through mogosilentdisco.com/tickets.
WHERE: Palm Springs, CA 92262 (exact location revealed to ticketholders)
WHEN: Times to be announced.
April 30
Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito Performs
On tour in conjunction with his third Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) special, tenor Pasquale Esposito brings a variety of songs to the audience, from 1880 to the present. Tickets are priced at $45-$65 per person through cvrep.org.
WHERE: Coachella Valley Repertory; 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive; Cathedral City, CA 92234
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
May 1
Palm Springs Vintage Market
Rekindle memories while shopping for some cool finds at the Palm Springs Vintage Market, where everything from furniture to clothes and collectibles will be on hand, as well as food and entertainment. General admission is $5, but parking is free.
WHERE: Palm Springs Cultural Center; 2300 E. Baristo Road; Palm Springs, CA 92262
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general admission hours)