We have a embarrassment of riches when it comes to our ability to stay healthy and exercise while living in the Coachella Valley.
Whether it’s the “pop, pop, pop, pop” of a pickleball being hit, a hike in the Indian Canyons, a bike on CV Link or a morning workout in the park, our climate is conducive for healthy living.
This weekend’s Health Run and Wellness Festival in Ruth Hardy Park on Saturday might just broaden your horizons. This annual event offers a chance to explore various fitness options and learn how to lead a more positive lifestyle.
My exercise “drug of choice” has been classes from our local Club Pilates franchise. Over the past 4+ years, I’ve participated in a few hundred of them. It started on my birthday in 2021 and has been the most consistent workout I’ve done in my life outside of a community Yoga class at the Ace Hotel that I used to love. The gym is just not for me.
We’ll be at the festival this Saturday, so stop by! I will be perusing the other booths looking for some other “healthy choices” for the new year. Pickleball is not a likely candidate: my doctor highly advises against it due to the number of injuries he’s seeing. But maybe I’ll find something to pique my interest and add to my routine.
P.S. If you get the opportunity, see “Eureka Day” at Dezart Performs. The funniest scene is where parents are online for a school board meeting. It shows a feed of online comments being projected behind them. It’s like seeing a live stream of the comments in a controversial “Gay Men of Palm Springs” Facebook thread!
Brad Fuhr, your K-Gay Desert Guide
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MON: Bourbon Tasting featuring the Garrison Brothers Distillery
The Purple Room Supper Club hosts a special bourbon tasting on Monday, January 19 from 6–8 pm, featuring an exclusive showcase of Texas‑crafted spirits from Garrison Brothers. Led by Ramon Chavez, this evening highlights a standout lineup that includes new releases, rare selections and the Purple Room’s own hand‑selected single barrel. Get tickets
TUE: Border Grill Taco Tuesday Pop Up Series
Border Grill’s celebrated flavors are heading to Palm Springs as Alice B hosts a special Taco Tuesday Pop Up Series beginning Tuesday, January 20. Guests will enjoy a multi‑course dinner crafted by Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, featuring Border Grill favorites from tortilla soup and plantain empanadas to ceviche tostadas and a choice of signature tacos, all capped with a vibrant tres leches dessert. Offered on select Tuesdays through spring. More info
TUE: Liz Callaway – Broadway and Beyond
Pops at the Plaza welcomes one of Broadway’s most luminous voices when Liz Callaway appears at the Plaza Theatre on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:30 pm. The Tony-nominated star brings her trademark warmth, humor, and vocals to an evening filled with stories and songs from across her celebrated career, from her performances in Baby and Cats to her beloved work in Anastasia. It’s a rare chance to experience a true Broadway icon in an intimate setting. Get tickets
WED–SUN: One Man, Two Guvnors
CVRep kicks off the new year with the riotous comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, running through Sunday, February 1. This adaptation of a classic farce follows the endlessly hungry Francis Henshall (Peter Fanone), who takes on two jobs—while desperately trying to keep his bosses from discovering each other. With sharp wit, physical comedy and songs by Grant Olding, this fast‑paced production delivers a joyful tangle of mistaken identities, near‑misses and escalating chaos that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. Our theatre reviewer Stephen Radosh says “Peter Fanone delivers a performance with enough wattage to light up the entire valley.” Read his full review and Get tickets
This Week at the McCallum
The McCallum Theatre presents an exceptional week of music and performance, beginning Wednesday, January 21 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Riccardo Muti. On Thursday, January 22, the McCallum Cabaret spotlights Christine Andreas, a celebrated Broadway star whose award‑winning roles in La Cage aux Folles, The Scarlet Pimpernel, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma! and On Your Toes have made her a favorite with theater audiences. On Saturday, January 24, Alan Cumming: UNCUT offers an intimate, uninterrupted journey through song and storytelling, exploring identity and authenticity with his signature emotional depth. The week concludes Sunday, January 25 at 5 pm with Revisiting Creedence, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute. Get tickets
STARTS WED: Intro to Energy Healing at The Center
The LGBTQ Center of the Desert offers an inviting six‑week Introduction to Energy Healing beginning Wednesday, January 21 at 10 am, guiding participants through hands‑on techniques designed to help them feel, build and direct physical energy. Students also explore ways to strengthen and conserve their own energy while connecting chakra centers to healing work. More info
THU: Fashion Week El Paseo Sponsorship Celebration
An elevated evening unfolds during the Fashion Week El Paseo Sponsorship Celebration on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30–7:30 pm at The Gardens on El Paseo, where guests can enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment on the center lawn while previewing the style and craftsmanship that Diamond Wish Jewelry Boutique will bring to Fashion Week El Paseo in March. More info
THU–SUN: I Do! I Do!
Palm Canyon Theatre presents the beloved two‑person musical I Do! I Do!, running through Sunday, January 25, inviting audiences into a tender, humorous and deeply relatable portrait of 50 years of marriage. With a graceful score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, the show follows one couple through the milestones, missteps and moments of joy that shape a lifetime together. Get tickets
THU–SUN: Eureka Day
Dezart Performs opens its new season with Jonathan Spector’s award‑winning satire Eureka Day, running through Sunday, January 25. Winner of the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, this sharply funny and strikingly relevant comedy follows a progressive school board whose ideals are pushed to the breaking point when a mumps outbreak ignites a battle over public health, personal freedom and digital‑age discourse. Our theatre reviewer, Stephen Radosh, called Eureka Day “…contemporary, timely theatre at its best.” Read his full review and Get tickets
STARTS THU: The American Express™ PGA Tour
The American Express™ PGA Tour returns to La Quinta from Thursday–Sunday, January 22–25, bringing world‑class golf back to PGA West and La Quinta Country Club for its 67th year. Fans can watch top players including Rickie Fowler, Robert MacIntyre, and Akshay Bhatia compete against the stunning desert backdrop, with premium dining, elevated viewing decks, and unforgettable fan experiences throughout the weekend. After play wraps each night, the excitement continues with an exclusive Concert Series featuring Old Dominion on Friday and OneRepublic on Saturday — both included with general admission for those dates. Get tickets
OPENS FRI: Camp Morning Wood
Camp Morning Wood makes its west coast premiere, presented by the new Prism Theater at The 4707 on Friday, January 23, launching a run that continues through Sunday, March 22. Fresh from its Off‑Broadway success, this bold and irreverent musical follows a newly engaged couple who unexpectedly land at a gay nudist camp, setting the stage for cheeky comedy, lively songs and outrageous choreography. Get tickets
FRI: Jussen Brothers Piano Duo
The McCallum Theatre welcomes the internationally acclaimed Jussen Brothers on Friday, January 23 at 8 pm for an evening showcasing one of today’s most electrifying piano duos. Lucas and Arthur Jussen, celebrated as the Netherlands’ leading ambassadors for classical music, bring their dynamic, almost telepathic artistry to the stage, earning praise worldwide for their refinement of sound and gripping interpretations. Their performances have been described as “like driving a pair of BMWs,” a testament to the precision, power and exhilaration they deliver in concert. Get tickets
FRI–SUN: Desert Open Studios Tour
The Desert Open Studios Tour invites art lovers to explore the valley’s creative core during its self‑guided weekend event from Friday–Sunday, January 23–25, with studios open daily from 11 am–4 pm at various locations throughout the Coachella Valley. Visitors can meet local artists, step inside 158 working studios across ten towns, and experience curated stops selected by regional tastemakers, offering an immersive look at the talent and imagination that define the desert’s vibrant arts community. More info
FRI–SUN: Assassins
Revolution Stage Company presents Assassins, the Tony Award–winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, running January 16–31. This bold and provocative production examines the motivations and mythology surrounding nine figures who attempted to alter American history, blending dark humor, sharp commentary, and unforgettable music. It’s a rare chance to experience one of Sondheim’s most daring works live onstage in Palm Springs. Get tickets
OPENS FRI: Dispersion of Light
Desert Ensemble Theatre unveils the world premiere of Dispersion of Light at the Palm Springs Cultural Center from January 23–February 1. Written by Rich Rubin and directed by Jerome Elliott Moskowitz, this new work offers a vivid, emotionally charged portrait of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, capturing the artistic fire, tension, and creative force that defined their legendary partnership. It’s an evocative, visually rich theatrical experience from the playwright behind Kafka’s Joke. Get tickets
OPENS FRI: Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Desert TheatreWorks kicks off a sharp, high‑energy run of Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor beginning Friday, January 23 at 7:30 pm and continuing through Sunday, February 15. Inspired by Simon’s own whirlwind days in Sid Caesar’s legendary writers’ room, this backstage comedy bursts with rapid‑fire jokes, oversized personalities, and the chaotic brilliance of television’s early comic masterminds. Get tickets
FRI–SUN: Southwest Arts Festival
The 2026 Southwest Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club from Friday–Sunday, January 23–25, bringing together more than two hundred artists for a three‑day celebration of fine art, jewelry, and high‑quality crafts. Set against sweeping mountain views, the festival showcases traditional, contemporary, and abstract works, along with live music and engaging demonstrations in pottery, glass, and painting. Renowned for its exceptional standards and welcoming atmosphere, it remains one of our region’s most anticipated annual art events. More info
