Mella Tarantella plays late-night sets at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

Backyard brunch and adoptable dogs raise funds for the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter at Tiny Pony.

Paisley Ramstead leads a family-friendly ecology walk after dark at Desert View Conservation Area.

Sunday Jazz brings live music hosted by Jim Watson to The Copper Room every Sunday evening.

The Melancholy Babies play Western swing, New Orleans jazz, and golden-age standards at The Copper Room every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday karaoke at The Tiny Pony Tavern starts at 8 p.m. and runs late, with free admission.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend to The Copper Room on the last Thursday of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night drink and industry specials.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

Late-night goth night at Tiny Pony Tavern with darkwave, EBM, post-punk, dark-disco, new wave, synthpop, and 80s sounds.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

DJ HiiiRuM at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

Instructor Rose Cefalu leads a two-hour cyanotype workshop at Desert Rose Studio, with art supplies included.

Desert Institute instructor Stephen Fredericks leads families through the talus caves near Hidden Valley Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.

A free grief circle at NOSOTROS in Yucca Valley, facilitated by therapist and death doula Kara Hoppe. All grief is welcome; no experience is necessary.

The Tiny Pony Tavern's annual dog costume contest brings costumed pups to Yucca Valley.

Sunday Jazz brings live music hosted by Jim Watson to The Copper Room every Sunday evening.

The Melancholy Babies play Western swing, New Orleans jazz, and golden-age standards at The Copper Room every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday karaoke at The Tiny Pony Tavern starts at 8 p.m. and runs late, with free admission.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night drink and industry specials.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

Free red carpet and an Old West reenactment by Gunfighters for Hire open YVFF in the Yucca Valley Community Center courtyard, Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m. Two courtyard shows run between 5 and 6 p.m.; meet the troupe in the Main Room at 6 p.m.

YVFF opening remarks and filmmaker grant presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, in the Yucca Valley Community Center Main Room. Admission is free.

Free film screenings, filmmaker Q&A and picture signing in the Yucca Valley Community Center's Main Room.

Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

DJ Gré spins all-vinyl hits from the 80's, 90's, and 00's at Tiny Pony for a nostalgic night of dancing and classic tunes.

Trojan Cheer’s first annual golf tournament brings a 12-hole scramble to Hawk’s Landing on November 7. Check-in is at 7 a.m.; entry is $90 per player.

Scriptwriters and composers gather for a free YVFF roundtable, coffee, donuts and picture signing at Yucca Valley Community Center on November 7 at 8:30 a.m.

Route 66 memorabilia and community-made route shields fill Hi-Desert Nature Museum for a free centennial exhibition, open Wednesdays through Saturdays from October 17 through December 12.

Free film screenings, filmmaker Q&A and picture signing in the Yucca Valley Community Center's Main Room.

Desert Discovery Day brings a free, family-oriented Leave No Trace program to Freedom Plaza Gym in Twentynine Palms.

A group exhibition with Christopher Ronk, DA·MA, and Jenene Nagy, open Fridays through Sundays at Compound YV from November 7, 2026, through January 3, 2027.

Free animated short films for kids and families at Yucca Valley Community Center’s Main Room, Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m.