Palm Springs Kennel Club Dog Show / January 6-9
Sit back and stay at the Empire Polo Club, where mutts and
their trainers compete to win in over 35 breed-specific shows, as well as obedience and rally competitions. kennel club palmsprings.org
Palm Springs International Film Festival / January 6-17
Opening with a star-studded outfit gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center, this annual festival features more than 48 film screenings from around the world and the opportunity to hear from filmmakers and stars like Kristen Stewart and Jessica Chastain. psfilmfest.org
Naathan Phan / January 6-8 and 13-15
You may recognize Naathan Phan from Super bad, where he partied alongside Jonah Hill’s character Seth. This comedic talent shines in his performances at the Magical Marvyn Theater in La Quinta, where he combines mind-boggling illusions with opera songs. marvynsmagictheater.com
Johann Sebastian Bach and his illustrious sons / January 7
Desert Baroque is “Bach” with this concert featuring pieces by the legendary German composer. Ken Aiso plays the baroque violin, while Sonia Lee accompanies him on the harpsichord, precursor of the piano. desertbaroque.com
Art on Main Street / January 8 and 22
Dozens of artists gather on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta, selling paintings, photos, ceramics, textiles and more. Looking for the perfect birthday present? Look for manufacturers selling unique handcrafted jewelry. oldtownlaquinta.com
Therese Caputo / January 8
Long Island Medium Star Theresa Caputo discovered her power to commune with spirits after visiting a healer over 25 years ago. Join the audience for the chance to see the medium at work as she appears at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. aguacalientecasinos.com
LeAnn Rimes / January 8
A longtime singer who spent her early years singing the national anthem at Dallas Cowboys games, LeAnn Rimes has reached the top of the charts with hits like “How Do I Live.” Listen to the Grammy winner live at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com
Melissa Morgan Fine Art Opening Reception / January 14th
Melissa Morgan’s Palm Desert Gallery features abstractionists Deborah Dancy, Marcia Roberts and Cybele Rowe. Attend the free opening reception to be one of the first to see the artists’ colorful paintings and clay pieces. melissamorganfineart.com
Fan Halen / January 14th
As the band name suggests, the members of this tribute band absolutely love Van Halen. They apply their expertise on the California-born hard rock band to a note-for-note rendition of fan favorites like âJumpâ at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella. projector29.com
David Foster / January 14-15
You might not recognize David Foster by name, but you certainly know his songs. The 16-Grammy winner has written Kenny Loggins’ “Forever”, Celine Dion’s “The Prayer” and Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration”, along with over 100 other tracks. See it at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com