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Yucca Valley Film Festival opens with a red carpet and a live performance by Gunfighters for Hire at 5 p.m. Friday, November 6, in the Yucca Valley Community Center courtyard.
The Pioneertown Old West reenactment group brings Western characters and staged shootouts to the courtyard. During the evening, the troupe will also walk the red carpet, present a gun safety demonstration and join a community meet-and-greet. The two courtyard shows take place between 5 and 6 p.m., alongside the red carpet. The meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. in the Main Room.
Admission is free. Reserve a spot through the festival's booking form. The Community Center is at 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.
