In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are my picks for the can’t-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities Nov. 21-22.
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The Beach Boys at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa
The Beach Boys will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on November 22, 2025.
Rock: The Beach Boys not only shaped rock ‘n’ roll during the ‘60s, but put a Southern California feel on every song. The band’s harmonies, surf anthems, ballads and psychedelic-era tunes are the epitome of creative brilliance and continue to influence many, especially the album “Pet Sounds.”
Even as lineups have evolved and all three Wilson brothers have died, The Beach Boys continue with original vocalist Mike Love and live shows feature classics such as “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Good Vibrations.”
See for yourself on Saturday when The Beach Boys perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $75 to $150. aguacalientecasinos.com
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Flamin’ Groovies at Mojave Gold
The Flamin’ Groovies will perform at Mojave Gold in Yucca Valley, Calif., on November 21, 2025.
Rock: When the Flamin’ Groovies formed in San Francisco in 1965, the band became prominent in the city’s music scene for catchy guitar pop melodies, while still maintaining an edgy sound through the years that would later influence punk rock. The 1976 album “Shake Some Action” is considered a masterpiece and showcases the band’s evolution from the 1960s.
Flamin’ Groovies will perform on Friday at Mojave Gold.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mojave Gold, 56-193 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Tickets $33 in advance, $38 day of show. mojavegolddesert.com
Madi Diaz at Pappy & Harriet’s
Madi Diaz will perform at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, Calif., on November 21, 2025.
Indie: In 2021, Madi Diaz garnered critical acclaim for her album “History of a Feeling.” The singer-songwriter’s music is characterized by its raw honesty and profound lyrics, combined with an indie folk and pop sound. Her fan base has expanded through live performances, where she has often performed solo with just a guitar as well as with her band.
Diaz will perform on Friday at Pappy and Harriet’s.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet’s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $28.76. pappyandharriets.com
Conjunto Primavera at Spotlight 29 Casino
Mexican: Conjunto Primavera is one of Mexico’s iconic Norteño bands and famous for its ballads, accordion arrangements and energetic live performances. Expect to hear everything from breakup anthems to love songs when Conjunto Primavera performs on Friday at Spotlight 29 Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets $54.25. spotlight29.com
The Vienna Boys Choir at the McCallum Theatre
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, Calif., on November 22, 2025.
Choral: The Vienna Boys Choir has a storied history going back more than 500 years and is one of the world’s most celebrated choral ensembles. Its program features classical works from the Renaissance period to contemporary arrangements performed by 100 boys between the ages of 10 and 14.
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform on Saturday at the McCallum Theatre.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, McCallum Theatre, 73-100 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets $57 to $98. mccallumtheatre.orgBrian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at [email protected].
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