Arts & Entertainment

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

Eagles tribute band tonight at Tortoise Rock Casino

Take it easy tonight (April 12) at Tortoise Rock Casino, where “One of These Nights,” an Eagles tribute band, will take the stage. They’ll...

“needles on the ocean floor” steel sculpture exhibit opening reception on Saturday (4/13)

Compound YV presents needles on the ocean floor, a solo exhibition by Yucca Valley-based artist Ethan Primason, on view from April 13 through June...

Documentary and art exhibition highlights the sacrifices of four local military veterans

Meyer Stump Productions is presenting a multimedia event on Wednesday at Copper Mountain College’s Bell Center, including a documentary screening and art exhibition, focusing...

“Daddy Long Legs” announces double casting for literary musical coming to Theatre 29 April...

Theatre 29 announces the cast of its upcoming production of the literary musical "Daddy Long Legs”. The heartwarming story of Jerusha Abbott, the "Oldest...

Final day to register for 2024 Hwy 62 Open Studios Art Tours is Sunday...

It's the final few days to register for the 2024 Hwy 62 Open Studios Art Tours! This beloved annual event sees artists across the...

Call for Artists for Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival

As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is conducting a Call for Artists to create a new logo for...

“Healing Art Galleries” featuring local artists to debut at Hi-Desert Medical Center

Art can heal, and a new project called “Healing Art Galleries” is coming to the Hi-Desert Medical Center.  Curated in cooperation with the 29 Palms...

Off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy “Disenchanted” holds auditions at Theatre 29

With the critically acclaimed run of “Man of La Mancha” having ridden into the sunset and their upcoming “Daddy Longlegs” musical opening April 5th,...

Intro to Permaculture course returning to the Harrison House

Joshua Tree’s Harrison House Arts, Music, and Ecology Center will host an intensive three-day course on permaculture from May 24 to 26. Permaculture is...

Celebrate the full moon with collaborative art project DESERT MOON

What’s being described as a lunar celebration and collaborative public art project - Desert Moon is a free event happening tomorrow at Sky's The...

Yucca Valley Flute Circle meets Saturday (3/22)

The Yucca Valley Flute Circle meets tomorrow (March 23), and attendees will learn to play flute and other instruments in a supportive learning environment....

Call for Artists for Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival

The Town of Yucca Valley is seeking a new design for its Summer Music Festival logo. As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town...

Learn the art of woodcarving with Mary Worthen in the Town of Yucca Valley’s...

The Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Department is offering a new class that will help you “whittle” away the hours. Learn the relaxing and rewarding...

Yucca Valley 3rd Saturdays Art Walk today

The Yucca Valley Art Walk features the many galleries of Yucca Valley and Pioneer Town opening their doors to the public, with many debuting...

Review: Final weekend of “Man of La Mancha” bursts through the darkness!

I had the pleasure of attending the gala opening night of Theatre 29’s production of “Man of La Mancha.” Gary Daigneault, the director of...

Film about veterans and art therapy premiering next month

On last Friday's (March 8) Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault sat down to discuss the Hi Desert art scene with local artist Anna...

29! sign considered moving off Donnell Hill, becoming more accessible to everybody

Having welcomed visitors to Twentynine Palms since 2009, the metal 29! sign has recently been subject to recent debate over its location. Last month,...

Theatre 29 announces 2024 Summer Youth Theatre program show and dates

Theatre 29’s wildly successful Summer Youth Theatre program announces their 2024 program. Program Director Lisa Hodgson shared that the program will run from June 24...

Joshua Tree 2nd Saturday Art Crawl tonight

The 2nd Saturday Joshua Tree Art Crawl will be happening tonight at various Joshua Tree art galleries, all free and with refreshments. Art Queen Gallery presents Circumstance,...

BoxoPROJECTS will host an Artist Talk featuring Artist-in-Residence Eshan Rafi on Sunday, March 10

BoxoHOUSE artist-in-residence Eshan Rafi, as a part of Desert R&D, a weekend of panel discussions, workshops and artist studio visits, will hold an Artist...