Things to Do This Weekend: Chris Isaak, Judy Tenuta

What's on your agenda? Here's our suggestions for Dec. 26-29

JIM POWERS Attractions

 

LIGHT SHOW
The Living Desert

Holiday lights numbering in the thousands transform the zoo to a holiday wonderland. Runs on select dates throughout the month. See our VIDEO featuring the Tunnel of Lights.

NEW YEAR'S EVE
Where to Celebrate 2014's arrival

The countdown to 2014 can be as simple as a nice dinner out to a full-fledged evening of food, entertainment and bubbly. Check out our suggestions in the Greater Palm Springs area.

TAKE A WALK
Palm Springs Walking Tours

Starting at the Palm Springs General Store on Palm Canyon Drive, go on a 70-minute walk led by a tour guide that touches on the mid-century modernism architectural influence plus Spanish Colonial Revival.

Desert Tasty Tours
You will visit six Palm Springs tasting stops during a three-hour, narrated walking tour.

MAKE ME LAUGH
Judy Tenuta

How can you forget Judy Tenuta (pictured at right) and her accordian. Her off-the-wall comedy comes to The Copa for a pair of nights, Dec. 27-28.

FILM
"They Will Never Forget"

A documentary and program by filmmaker George Ciampa to remember those who fought and died to liberate Europe in World War II Dec. 28 at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

ART
Vladimir Cora

Coda Gallery begins its 20th year with an exciting new collection from Mexican sensation Vladimir Cora Dec. 28 in Palm Desert.

LIVE MUSIC
Chris Isaak

After 25 years in the business, Chris Isaak came out with "Beyond the Sun" – the album he says he always wanted to make. Hear him Dec. 27 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.

The Fabulous Follies
In January, Maureen McGovern will take over as guest star. Watch our VIDEO of founder Riff Markowitz reflect on this Palm Springs institution's 23-year run.

The Copa Palm Springs
The newest addition to the downtown Palm Springs nightclub scene has opened. Watch our VIDEO to gain a sneak peek of the club.

Three Chord Justice
From the winner of the Viejas/KSON Big Country Showdown Dec. 27, Three Chord Justice brings its Montana sound to Pappy & Harriet's, while The Shadow Mountain Band and special guest Sara Petite appear Dec. 28. Both shows are free.

The Spinners
Hard to believe they have been performing for more than 50 years with such classics as "I'll Be Around", "Could It Be I"m Falling In Love" and "Games People Play". See them Dec. 28 at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.

For more events, visit our comprehensive calendar.

 

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