Manic Hispanic and Sweet & Tender Hooligans play Pappy & Harriet's on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; all ages, $26-$31.

Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.

Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.

Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.

Nick Goodman plays live at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Surf guitarist Jimmy Dale brings Dick Dale’s legacy to Pappy & Harriet’s, with Salton City Surf Club opening. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the show starts at 9 p.m.

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

Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.

Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.

All Members Show gathers work by 29 Palms Artists' Guild members at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, September 4–27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ron Therrio's sculpture exhibition at Compound Yucca Valley, open Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., September 5 through 27, 2026.

Homestead Sessions and PALO XANTO bring an all-women-led night of live music to Coyote Run Studio with Abigail Kochunas, Cult Baby, MonsterLuna, House of Demeter, Madame Harlequin & the feel-abouts, and DJ La Cósmica.

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

The Last 7 Days of Obsidienne Obsurd brings contemporary chamber music and multimedia drag performance to Theatre 29 for three performances September 18–20. Face-value tickets are $25, plus a $2.50 per-ticket convenience fee.

Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend of New Orleans rhythms, desert twang, rock, blues, jazz, vintage R&B, funk, country, and Americana to The Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown.

Le Jazzanne Band plays recurring Friday-night jazz sets at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Joshua Tree drag performer Lady Chilane brings her High Desert cabaret to Snake Bite Roadhouse in Yucca Valley.

Horsegirl Drag Show & DJ Party brings a drag-and-DJ night to The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

Temples brings The Bliss Tour to Pappy & Harriet's with Poppy Jean Crawford on Friday, September 18. Doors 8:30 p.m.; show 9:30 p.m.; all ages; tickets $27.50-$32.50.

A September 19 5K fun run at Luckie Park raising funds for Inspiration’s Edge, with check-in at 8 a.m. and the race starting at 8:30 a.m.

Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.

Cathy Snodgrass leads a two-day hands-on mosaic class at 29 Palms Art Gallery.

Desert Shrubs brings a third-Saturday shrub drink pop-up to Sun of the Desert's Joshua Tree store from June through December.

A two-day mother-and-daughter retreat at Morongo Valley Ranch with movement, horse activities, tea blending, art, astrology mini-readings, vegan meals and photography. For mothers and daughters age 3 and older.

Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.

Good Girl Margins brings its book truck to The Tiny Pony Tavern for a Saturday daytime pop-up.

The Noise Floor holds its Joshua Tree grand opening with live sets from Solo Flight West and Tom Hadix, food by Hot Dog Grrrl, and nonalcoholic drinks from Best Day Brewing.

Yacht Rock Brunch pairs Tiny Pony brunch with DJ Gre in Yucca Valley.

All Members Show gathers work by 29 Palms Artists' Guild members at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, September 4–27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ron Therrio's sculpture exhibition at Compound Yucca Valley, open Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., September 5 through 27, 2026.

Psycho Cycle Rock & Roll Freak Out! starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at The Annex, with Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders, Warm Uncle, Queeny King and Crowbar Salvation. Advance tickets are $10; admission is $15 at the door.

Annual Cosmic American music festival honoring Gram Parsons and the music he inspired.

Aidan Koch leads an all-level sunset journaling and sketching workshop at Live Oak Picnic Area in Joshua Tree National Park.

Bat biologist Luma Fowler leads a classroom and field session using acoustic detectors to study desert bats.

Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.

DJ Buck Mild leads Saturday night line dancing at the Red Dog Saloon, 6–10 p.m. every Saturday.

The Last 7 Days of Obsidienne Obsurd brings contemporary chamber music and multimedia drag performance to Theatre 29 for three performances September 18–20. Face-value tickets are $25, plus a $2.50 per-ticket convenience fee.

Alien Trivia brings space-themed trivia hosted by Charlie to Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.

Blues Healer plays live at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Nowhere to Wear It Party starts at 8 p.m. at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Saturday, September 19.