Things to do in Palm Springs area include Ron White, Chris Botti shows<\/p>\n Chris Botti will perform on Thursday and Friday at the McCallum Theatre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/media-video><\/div>\n In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are The Desert Sun’s picks for the can’t-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities on April 9-11.<\/p>\n More events: <\/strong>Things to do in Palm Springs include plays, drag show, exhibits<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Jazz: <\/strong>Before jazz trumpeter Chris Botti began his solo career, he performed in bands backing Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and more. He\u2019s renowned for his warm and expressive sound in classic jazz, which feels as if his trumpet is singing while performing standards or his own compositions.<\/p>\n Botti has sold four million albums, won a Grammy Award in 2013 for his album \u201cImpressions,\u201d and headlined Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House. He also toured with Sting from 1999 to 2001 on his \u201cBrand New Day\u201d tour as a featured soloist.<\/p>\n Botti will perform on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10 at the McCallum Theatre.<\/p>\n If you go: <\/strong>7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, and 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets $73 to $143. mccallumtheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rock: <\/strong>The local band Waxy is throwing an album release party on Thursday at Pappy and Harriet\u2019s. Founded in 2006 by frontman Robbie Waldman, the desert rock band has toured in the U.S. and Europe.<\/p>\n If you go: <\/strong>9 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Pappy and Harriet\u2019s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $13.73. pappyandharriets.com<\/a><\/p>\n Local: <\/strong>Mojave Gold will host its local monthly music showcase Desert High on Thursday, featuring performances by Jet Dread Stone and Madame Harlequin and the Feel-Abouts.<\/p>\n If you go: <\/strong>8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Mojave Gold, 56-193 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Free, but RSVP recommended. mojavegolddesert.com<\/a><\/p>\n R&B: <\/strong>Kristen \u201cBooqoo\u201d LaDawn Calfee is a singer and songwriter who blends R&B, funk, hip\u2011hop into her pop sound. The New Orleans singer is on the rise and released her first album, \u201cDeeper,\u201d in 2023, along with several singles since such as \u201cMake It Rain Again,\u201d \u201cGreater,\u201d \u201cDawgs\u201d and more.<\/p>\n Booqoo will perform on Thursday at The Dune Room.<\/p>\n If you go: <\/strong>8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, The Dune Room, 82-707 Miles Ave., Indio. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. duneroomindio.com<\/a><\/p>\n Comedy: <\/strong>Comedian Ron White is best known for being a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy. One of his famous catchphrases is \u201cYou can\u2019t fix stupid,\u201d and he is also known by the nickname \u201cTater Salad.\u201d But you won\u2019t fix him performing with a glass of scotch and a cigar anymore after he quit drinking in 2021, which he credits to hypnotherapy and ayahuasca retreats in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n White will perform on Friday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.<\/p>\n
\nThe Desert Sun’s weekly Hot Picks column shares can’t-miss live performances.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Chris Botti at the McCallum Theatre<\/h2>\n
BEST BETS<\/h2>\n
Waxy at Pappy and Harriet\u2019s<\/h2>\n
Desert High at Mojave Gold<\/h2>\n
Booqoo at The Dune Room<\/h2>\n
Ron White at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa<\/h2>\n