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Art openings, community theater, concerts, and other events in the Hi Desert.

MUSD presents ‘Literacy is Life’ event this Sunday in Twentynine Palms

The Morongo Unified School District will be holding their "Literacy is Life" event this Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Freedom...

Theatre 29 opens an ambitious revival of “A Streetcar named Desire” February 28th

Theatre 29 continues their 24-25 season with Tennessee William’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” opening February 28 for a 3-week run. Generally regarded as one...

“Arts in California Parks” holding online info session today (2/25)

The Arts in California Parks grant application is now open with and will hold an informational online presentation this Tuesday, February 25th. The program...

Theatre 29 seeking Director’s submissions for 2025 – 26 season

Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting comedies, dramas, musicals, cabarets, and specialty productions for their upcoming 2025-26 season. Area theatrical directors are...

Heart Locker at the Hi-Desert Artists Gallery: Hearts broken, healing, and transformation

Sculptor Eva Montville is bringing her latest installation, Heart Locker, to the Hi-Desert Artists Gallery in Yucca Valley. The exhibit, opening February 15, features...

Monthly drag show HORSE GIRL returns to Tiny Pony Tavern tonight (2/21) in Yucca...

Did you know that there is a monthly, one-of-a-kind drag show held in Yucca Valley? In late January, I had the opportunity to attend the...

Dancing With The Sky: A New Desert Installation by Séverin Guelpa

A new art installation will soon become part of the desert landscape. Swiss artist Séverin Guelpa, known for his deeply rooted works in fragile...

Dan Spencer plays solo show Thursday night (2/20) at Fatty’s Barbershop in Yucca Valley

Dan Spencer is known for opening for Post Malone and he will be playing a solo show tonight at a Yucca Valley Barber Shop.  Spencer...

Theatre 29 announces auditions for rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” Sunday, February 23

Auditions for the Spring production of Theatre 29’s 2024-25 season, the boundary breaking rock opera “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”, have been scheduled for Sunday, February...

Jazz Finds New Life in the Morongo Basin: From the Z Club to the Copper...

At the Z Club in Joshua Tree, Susan Henry is on a mission to keep jazz alive. Henry, a longtime performer, opened the club in October...

Third Saturday Art Walk in Yucca Valley tonight (2/15)

Get your twee on with “Homage to Wes Anderson,” a group show opening today at Goatmountain.co. Artists have contributed works related to the director’s...

Desert Trivia Night to benefit Big Morongo Canyon Preserve this Sunday at Spaghetti Western

This Sunday, February 16th in Morongo Valley, Spaghetti Western will be hosting Desert Trivia Night to benefit Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. This will be Big Morongo Canyon Preserve’s...

Stagefright explores the “Death of Romance” at tonight’s free show in Joshua Tree (2/14)

Stagefright will be performing their now annual Valentine's Day themed show at a free show tonight at La Matadora Gallery in Joshua Tree. Come out...

“Karaoke for a Cause” fundraiser wants you to sing your heart out at Theatre...

Theatre 29 will hold their next “Karaoke for a Cause” fundraiser event, titled “Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke” on Friday, February 14th from 6...

Support Joshua Tree National Park with the 3rd Annual “Love Your Park Food &...

The 3rd Love Your Park Food & Drink Tour wraps up on Sunday February 16th. The now annual event highlights local bars and restaurants...

MUSD receives Golden Bell Award for their “Groundwork Arts” program

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino California School Boards Association has awarded MUSD with another Golden Bell Award for...

Tumbleweed Timemachine performing at annual 29 Palms Art Gallery Fundraising Gala on 2/15

Local act Tumbleweed Timemachine willl be performing at the 29 Palms Art Gallery’s Fundraising Gala, and there are only a few days left to...

Cactus Sewables Quilt Guild meets today (2/3)

Quilted sweatshirts is the subject of today’s (February 3) meeting of The Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild  The guest speakers will be Judy Q. Block &...

Gyan Riley returns to Harrison House for album release tonight (2/1)

The Harrison House in Joshua Tree is holding a show tonight with acclaimed composer and guitarist Gyan Riley. The internationally renowned musician was in...

The Desert Fringe Theater and Cultural Arts Festival moves to Twentynine Palms

The Desert Fringe Theater and Cultural Arts Festival is entering its seventh year with a change of venue. The festival, founded by Miri Hunter,...