Arts & Entertainment

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

“Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” at Theatre 29 Dec. 9 – 11

Listen here: Theatre 29 is serving up a cup of holiday cheer the week of December 9th. “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” is the latest offering...

Free Movie Tonight: “The Santa Clause 2” plays tonight in Joshua Tree

The Santa Clause 2 is playing tonight at the Joshua Tree Community Center. The film screening is free, though snacks and drinks will be...

Have retro gadgets? Hi-Desert Nature Museum wants to borrow them

A new community-curated exhibit called “Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household” is collecting vintage everyday objects for its new 2023 exhibit at the Hi...

CCC Craft Fair in Joshua Tree 12/10

The Continuing Care Center in Joshua Tree is holding their annual Craft Fair from 8AM to 4PM this Saturday. There will be a variety of...

Landers band Banny Grove concert tomorrow night in Joshua Tree 12/7

There’s a concert at the old Firehouse in Joshua Tree tonight - Banny Grove are a local Landers-based band who are being joined by...

‘Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla’ brings musical holiday cheer

Listen here: “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” opening Friday, December 9 at Theatre 29, will be serving up a big cup of musical holiday cheer to...

Free improv and music at The Palms in Wonder Valley Tonight 12/3

The Palms in Wonder Valley is hosting a night of comedy and music with a brand new local improv comedy trouble “No Hard Feelings”...

29 Palms Art Gallery ‘Desert Crawl’ Reception 12/3

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, December 3. The gallery will be open all day, with a reception...

‘Santa Clause’ movie trilogy free screenings this month in Joshua Tree

The three films comprising "The Santa Clause" trilogy will be showing at the Joshua Tree Community Center over the next three Thursdays, starting tonight...

Art Queen in Joshua Tree hosts ‘Puppet’ exhibit by Eric Leiser

Joshua Tree’s Art Queen gallery will be hosting the opening reception of the “Puppets” exhibition by artist Eric Leiser this Friday (December 2nd) behind...

Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’

Thought Theatre Morongo Basin is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the play “True West” by Sam Shepard. Auditions are Sunday Dec 4...

Holiday comedy ‘You are now in Bedford Falls’ at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo...

Listen here: Thought Theatre brings a unique interpretation to the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” through long form improvisational performance. Ever want to just live in...

Sunday Feature – Claire Nelson, writer of ‘Things I Learned From Falling’ in Joshua...

Sunday condensed feature: You can hear the entire interview with Claire Nelson on the Up-Close Show here: "Things I Learned from Falling" on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48717952

29 Palms Art Gallery December intake and Reception

The 29 Palms Art Gallery is accepting art for their member show that runs the entire month of December. The reception will be on...

Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree

Listen here: The Nancy Karl loop sits at the top of the Friendly Hills in Joshua Tree - a quiet neighborhood that backs up the...

Yucca Valley Art Festival this weekend – gourds, jewelry, carvings and more

The 12th annual Yucca Valley Art Festival is happening this weekend - handcrafted items from local, regional and international artists will be on sale...

Native American Heritage Month Foodways event on Sunday 11/20

November is Native American Heritage Month. This Sunday The Native American Land Conservancy and the Mojave Desert Land Trust invite the public to a...

Local Films Win Big at Yucca Valley Film Festival

The 4th annual Yucca Valley Film Festival was held this weekend (November 11-13), and several local filmmakers were awarded prizes for their work. The...

Yucca Valley artist wins ‘Best Sculpture’ at La Quinta Arts Celebration

Yucca Valley-based artist David Falossi won best sculpture at the La Quinta Arts Celebration. Falossi, who has been working from his studio in the...

Hay Festival in Joshua Tree, Tamalada and Music Sunday 11/13

The Hay Festival is happening right now at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center - with film screenings, music, dance and food events that celebrate...