# This Week in the High Desert — Pioneertown Gazette
> Your weekly guide to what's happening across the Morongo Basin

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## Source: Pioneertown Gazette
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Covers: Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Landers, Flamingo Heights, Wonder Valley, Morongo Valley.

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**Week of Tue, Oct 13 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026**
71 events happening this week

## All Events This Week

### Karaoke Tuesdays
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/karaoke-tuesdays-at-tiny-pony?id=4e78cefd-2bbb-4fc3-8cdc-4608b8a73f0a
date: 2026-10-14T03:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM – Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM at The Tiny Pony Tavern
Price: Free
Tiny Pony Karaoke with Keizer runs Tuesday, October 13, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

The Tiny Pony Tavern is at 57205 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

### Old Timey Tuesdays w/ The Melancholy Babies
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/old-timey-tuesdays-at-the-copper-room?id=43ba344a-29c3-410d-941a-0b0c2d6b123b
date: 2026-10-14T01:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Copper Room
Price: Free
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.

### Wednesday Blues
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/wednesday-blues-at-the-copper-room?id=cc564625-b92f-4a2d-bf60-4dd7d711d446
date: 2026-10-15T01:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Copper Room
Price: Free
The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

### Sunday Jazz
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/sunday-jazz-at-the-copper-room?id=3efcbc51-e73a-4461-95c1-06c8f5e0ac38
date: 2026-10-19T01:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Copper Room
Price: Free
Sunday Jazz brings live music hosted by Jim Watson to The Copper Room every Sunday evening.

### Desert Bingo
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/bingo-night-at-red-dog-saloon?id=d859fd9f-1fd0-4b69-8d16-ea1610b05bbb
date: 2026-10-20T01:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Red Dog Saloon
Price: Free
Monday-night bingo at Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown.

### Honky Tonk Sundays
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/honky-tonk-sundays-at-red-dog-saloon?id=6620c8b7-3c01-48d5-acfc-5ab77f5dd78e
date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Red Dog Saloon
Price: Free
The Mane Street Band plays free honky tonk at Red Dog Saloon every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

### 29 Loaves bagel pop up
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/29-loaves-bagel-pop-up-at-pioneertown-motel?id=5e226fc9-3f05-4cbf-8a66-627fc2e11fa8
date: 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Pioneertown Motel
Price: Free
29 Loaves brings New York-style bagels to Pioneertown Motel on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m.

### Pioneer Days Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/pioneer-days-classic-car-motorcycle-show-at-the-historic-plaza?id=db75c17a-48c4-4aaa-af0a-ae39466eca85
date: 2026-10-18T19:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at The Historic Plaza
Price: Free
The third annual Pioneer Days Classic Car & Motorcycle Show returns to The Historic Plaza in Twentynine Palms on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Classic cars, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles fill the plaza, with live music from Los Poncho Tones and public voting for favorite vehicles.

Kids can visit a free pumpkin patch sponsored by Grocery Outlet. Carnival games and food and drinks from The Cactus round out the afternoon, presented by Friends of The Historic Plaza.

Awards are announced at 4:30 p.m. Categories include Best in Show, Best Car, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle, Best Interior, Best Paint, Friends’ Favorite, People’s Choice, and Mayor’s Choice.

Public admission is free. Vehicle registration costs $25 per entry and must be completed in advance; no day-of registration is available. Cars, trucks, and hot rods must be from 1985 or earlier; motorcycles of all years are eligible. Submit a separate registration form for each vehicle.

### Le Jazzanne
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/le-jazzanne-at-z-club?id=f0ede745-4cb2-4029-809a-d82a23f1dfe7
date: 2026-10-17T02:30:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM at Z Club
Le Jazzanne plays jazz, ’80s classics and originals at Z Club on Friday, October 16, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Susan Henry sings and plays saxophone, joined by Jeremy Napier on guitar, Dennis McDade on drums and Roy Hawthorn on congas. Z Club is at 61877 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree.

### Groove Line
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/groove-line-at-the-copper-room?id=5b5e7d4b-1689-46ae-ba08-6f4a8af45698
date: 2026-10-17T02:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Copper Room
Price: Free
Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

### The Curious Cabinet of Mojave Moon
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/the-curious-cabinet-of-mojave-moon-at-mojave-moon-apothecary?id=fe6ed72b-6fc2-4604-b82c-263342421b80
date: 2026-10-15T18:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Mojave Moon Apothecary
Price: Free
The Curious Cabinet of Mojave Moon brings butterflies, insects and natural history to Mojave Moon Apothecary. Free museum admission during shop hours through December 31.

### JT Outdoor Marketplace
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/jt-outdoor-marketplace-at-jt-trading-post?id=2e5543dd-efcf-4205-b184-b4e4255a2f9b
date: 2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at JT Trading Post
Price: Free
Outdoor vendor market at JT Trading Post, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

### Hwy 62 Art Tour
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/hwy-62-art-tour-at-various-locations?id=e497ce31-96be-41d9-9e3a-d34c23b6a9a2
date: 2026-10-17T17:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Various Locations
Price: Free
The 25th annual Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours runs October 3–4, 10–11, and 17–18, with free, self-guided studio visits from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

### Sunday Drive: Brunch
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/sunday-drive-brunch-at-red-dog-saloon?id=2ce1b31b-69cb-4741-b5e5-eb59a1585c71
date: 2026-10-18T18:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at The Red Dog Saloon
Price: Free
DJ Kate McCabe spins an all-vinyl Sunday brunch set at Red Dog Saloon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

### Friendo Burger
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/friendo-burger-at-mas-o-menos?id=5060be94-4bc9-406c-83b0-8ce155b6d89b
date: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Más o Menos
Friendo Burger serves burgers at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 10 p.m.

### I Fall to Pizzas
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/i-fall-to-pizzas-at-mas-o-menos?id=4109ae1c-2d87-4e20-8df9-46096e7286d3
date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Más o Menos
I Fall to Pizzas serves a pizza pop-up at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Wednesday, October 14, starting at 5 p.m.

### The Prickly Pears
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/the-prickly-pears?id=ca7d0afa-d8ba-4b5f-9c7c-bc57524dca94
date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Red Dog Saloon
Price: Free

### Much Ado Tacos
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/much-ado-tacos-at-mas-o-menos?id=2b1a441a-f078-4f3e-a337-1874223d4be6
date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Más o Menos
Much Ado Tacos serves dinner at Más o Menos on Sunday, October 18, from 5 to 9 p.m., alongside Moonflower Film Festival. The film festival begins at 5:30 p.m.

### Local's Night
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/local-s-night-at-tiny-pony?id=1eddfb73-56a4-469d-8e4b-fd362a00b3d9
date: 2026-10-16T05:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM at The Tiny Pony Tavern
Price: Free
Local's Night with Other Desert Radio runs Thursday, October 15, from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

The Tiny Pony Tavern is at 57205 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

### Yacht Rock Brunch
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/yacht-rock-brunch-at-tiny-pony?id=f574d20b-70c0-4677-ad93-f99d78fe17ca
date: 2026-10-17T18:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at The Tiny Pony Tavern
Yacht Rock Brunch with DJ Gre comes to The Tiny Pony Tavern on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Tiny Pony Tavern is at 57205 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

### DJ Buck Mild
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/dj-buck-mild-at-tiny-pony?id=3e84d0c8-b02a-45b3-8d61-3f5f5a2201aa
date: 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM at The Tiny Pony Tavern
DJ Buck Mild plays The Tiny Pony Tavern on Friday, October 16, from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The Tiny Pony Tavern is at 57205 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.

### Jennie's Tamales
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/jennies-tamales-at-mas-o-menos?id=02cde353-63ab-4162-b982-34d1004a395f
date: 2026-10-13T17:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Más o Menos
Jennie's Tamales serves a food pop-up at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Tuesday, October 13, starting at 10 a.m. Tamales are available until sold out.

### Shrub Club
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/shrub-club-at-sun-of-the-desert?id=b6d5ec51-8f29-49c8-8c0b-33a2a3e9fdaa
date: 2026-10-17T17:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Sun of the Desert
Desert Shrubs brings a third-Saturday shrub drink pop-up to Sun of the Desert's Joshua Tree store from June through December.

### Bike Nite
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/bike-nite-at-all-roads-studio?id=62d59417-045c-455a-a7d8-ba6c7e528b84
date: 2026-10-18T01:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM at All Roads Studio
All Roads hosts its last Bike Nite of 2026 on Saturday, October 17, at All Roads Desert Market in Yucca Valley. The gathering starts at 6 p.m., with live bands Villain Era and L’Oubliette starting at 7 p.m.

Find the market at 55879 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley.

### Comedy Show
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/comedy-show-at-mas-o-menos?id=e84620fb-c659-4ab4-9f7b-a80245cdb93e
date: 2026-10-17T03:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Más o Menos
Next Wave Comedy Show comes to Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Friday, October 16, from 8 to 11 p.m. Performers will be announced. I Fall to Pizzas serves from 5 to 9 p.m.

### Louise Goffin in Concert
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/louise-goffin-in-concert-joshua-tree-2026?id=a5a92979-835a-4224-8fa3-188319140959
date: 2026-10-18T02:30:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Hi-Desert Cultural Center
Price: $17.85
On Saturday, October 17, Louise Goffin plays a full-band concert at the Blak Box Theater inside Joshua Tree Cultural Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs as two 45-minute sets with an intermission.

### Steve Jones
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/steve-jones-at-z-club?id=3a77c3e7-cef2-46b5-98f6-80acfad7c49f
date: 2026-10-18T02:30:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM at Z Club
Steve Jones & Friends play Z Club on Saturday, October 17, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with blues, Celtic R&B and variety rock. The show is at 61877 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree.

### The Beths By Request Tour
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/the-beths-by-request-tour-2026-10-16?id=6b7e2962-f0e2-4255-8fc5-3f1238fe5e7c
date: 2026-10-16T02:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $31
Auckland indie-rock band The Beths bring their By Request Tour to Pappy & Harriet's on Thursday, October 15, with Chelsea Jade supporting. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the all-ages show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $31-$101.

### Shovels & Rope
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/shovels-and-rope-2026-10-18?id=62e7a522-c1a5-4a14-81bd-104a4f0d687c
date: 2026-10-19T04:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $36
Shovels & Rope play Pappy & Harriet's Indoor Stage on Sunday, October 18. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the all-ages show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $36-$41.

### Night Tapes
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/night-tapes-at-pappy-and-harriets-2026-10-15?id=ba1029a1-41d3-4c31-8119-f314be56029d
date: 2026-10-16T04:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $26
Night Tapes plays Pappy & Harriet's Indoor Stage on Thursday, October 15. Doors open at 8 p.m., the all-ages show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $26–$31.

### Shiner
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/shiner-at-pappy-and-harriets-2026-10-14?id=b11bd9d0-40bd-4829-acc4-a9fc59bb53ee
date: 2026-10-15T04:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $21
Shiner headlines Pappy & Harriet's with Fotocrime supporting on Wednesday, October 14. Doors open at 8 p.m., the all-ages show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $21–$26.

### Juice
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/juice-2026-10-19?id=d57a3e21-3ff3-405f-be04-0b9208165400
date: 2026-10-20T04:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $20
Juice headline the Indoor Stage, with Porcelain opening.

### An Evening with: Jay Buchanan
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/an-evening-with-jay-buchanan-at-pappy-and-harriets-2026-10-17?id=501dd4af-2cd6-45ba-b387-98692424e5d8
date: 2026-10-18T04:30:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $30
Jay Buchanan brings his solo Storyteller tour to Pappy & Harriet's Indoor Stage on Saturday, October 17. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; the all-ages show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$35.

### Pioneer Days Parade
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/pioneer-days-parade-at-various-locations?id=90b0ef68-8b41-49fa-b2c5-82dadb266cad
date: 2026-10-17T17:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Various Locations
Twentynine Palms’ 90th annual Pioneer Days Parade brings marching bands, classic cars, floats, military participants, and community groups downtown at 10 a.m. on October 17.

### 2nd Annual Pioneer Days 5K Fun Run
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/2nd-annual-pioneer-days-5k-fun-run-2026?id=1138979f-24e6-4d72-b4e9-95d758d51062
date: 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM at 29 Palms Run Club
Price: Free
A free, noncompetitive five-lap run and walk around Luckie Park during the 90th Annual Pioneer Days.

### The Journey is the Destination: 100 Years of Route 66
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/the-journey-is-the-destination-100-years-of-route-66-2026?id=e690bf14-17fd-494b-9656-ad5e89a4bacd
date: 2026-10-17T16:30:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM at Yucca Valley Community Center
Price: Free
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.

### MSHR + The Tenses
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/mshr-the-tenses-up-on-the-sun-records-2026-10-17?id=671f63b1-4de2-4f3a-82fe-633519076b5f
date: 2026-10-18T02:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Up On The Sun Records
Price: $10
MSHR and The Tenses bring experimental noise and audiovisual electronic performance to Up On The Sun Records.

### Hive Desert Swarm
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/hive-desert-swarm-juniper-arts-2026?id=f6c3a7d5-25a6-4d34-9bba-2cc2f85ccfd7
date: 2026-10-15T18:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Juniper Arts Gallery
Price: Free
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.

### Chaparral Artists — West Gallery
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/chaparral-artists-west-gallery-29-palms-art-gallery?id=0f7fb64c-b118-4f6e-8e79-40e426d20fb2
date: 2026-10-16T18:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 29 Palms Art Gallery
Chaparral Artists fills the West Gallery at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, October 2–25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

### Harley Backowski — East Gallery
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/harley-backowski-east-gallery-29-palms-art-gallery?id=1b7c9483-5888-41f9-89a4-1630b5980fa0
date: 2026-10-16T18:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 29 Palms Art Gallery
Harley Backowski presents a solo exhibition in the East Gallery at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, October 2–25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

### Chili Cook Off
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/chili-cook-off-at-29-palms-art-gallery?id=f9260078-a0e4-4c9a-8957-1a61c2fb14cd
date: 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at 29 Palms Art Gallery
Price: $10
29 Palms Art Gallery's Chili Cook Off serves dinner Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets start at $10.

### Conan O’Brien and The Vigodas
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/the-vigodas-2026-10-16?id=7a2e9fbb-a65d-4a18-9fe0-013e10624f75
date: 2026-10-17T04:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM at Pappy & Harriet's
Price: $21
Conan O’Brien and The Vigodas headline, with Sam Evian supporting.

### Levitt AMP: PALO XANTO + HuDost
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/levitt-amp-palo-xanto-hudost-2026-10-17?id=dd3b1fcd-93fd-4533-8044-8367ea8c1329
date: 2026-10-18T02:00:00.000Z
category: MUSIC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Freedom Plaza
Price: Free
Free Levitt AMP Saturday at Freedom Plaza with PALO XANTO at 7 p.m. and HuDost at 8 p.m.; the plaza opens at 6 p.m.

### Desert Ecology Bike Tour
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/desert-ecology-bike-tour-2026-10-17?id=bd13b7b8-ac36-41e1-8c1e-3e89616b9a26
date: 2026-10-17T15:00:00.000Z
category: WORKSHOP
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Joshua Tree National Park Association
Price: $45
Field biologist Mike Medina leads an 11-mile off-road ecology ride through Queen Valley in Joshua Tree National Park.

### Introduction to Rock Scrambling Field Experience for Families
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/introduction-to-rock-scrambling-field-experience-for-families-2026-10-17?id=04a390e2-6551-4d61-b7f4-1da30f3475dd
date: 2026-10-17T22:00:00.000Z
category: WORKSHOP
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Joshua Tree National Park Association
Price: $40
Stephen Fredericks leads an introductory family rock-scrambling field experience at Barker Dam for ages 8 and older.

### Immersive Creative Writing Field Experience
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/immersive-creative-writing-field-experience-2026-10-18?id=3da13bd4-4c55-453d-87bb-e0441cf66107
date: 2026-10-18T21:00:00.000Z
category: WORKSHOP
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Joshua Tree National Park Association
Price: $40
Ruth Nolan and Caryn Davidson lead a field writing session at Live Oak Picnic Area in Joshua Tree National Park.

### Sober October Non-Alcoholic Tasting
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/sober-october-non-alcoholic-tasting-joshua-tree-bottle-shop-2026-10-13?id=f8c42818-c2e1-4a21-b039-e4df8a2d6e15
date: 2026-10-13T23:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
Price: Free
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop hosts a free Sober October tasting of non-alcoholic drinks on Tuesday, October 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.

### Desert Art Dialog at Spaghetti Western
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/desert-art-dialog-at-spaghetti-western-2026?id=2413929e-2ea0-47ea-935d-a8440bae49ad
date: 2026-10-15T23:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.

### Oktoberfest
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/oktoberfest-matson-ambroise-2026-10-17?id=5e7105b6-03c0-4ca2-86ec-41056ce41d92
date: 2026-10-17T19:00:00.000Z
category: OTHER
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Matson Ambroise Coffee
Matson Ambroise hosts Oktoberfest in Yucca Valley on October 17, starting at noon, with beer, brats, pretzels, and vinyl.

### Romeo & Juliet: A Mojave Reimagining
canonical: https://pioneertowngazette.com/events/romeo-and-juliet-a-mojave-reimagining-theatre-29-2026?id=25031a9a-24aa-4b55-930d-6656b6f4515b
date: 2026-10-17T02:00:00.000Z
category: ARTS
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM at Theatre 29
Price: $15
Liz Wessel's Mojave reimagining of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet comes to Theatre 29 for six performances October 9–18. Tickets start at $15, plus a $2.50 per-ticket fee.

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