Pioneertown Gazette
High Desert|Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Saturday
JAN 24
5:00 pm
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Jordan Harrison’s sci‑fi drama at Theatre 29. Opens Fri, Jan 16; weekends through Feb 1. All ages. Tickets at theatre29.org.
Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms
73637 Sullivan Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Saturday
FEB 7
7:00 pm
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Laughter under the high desert sky returns to Flamingo Heights. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Giant Rock Meeting Room turns its cozy pizza shop and bar into a desert comedy outpost, with a fast-moving standup lineup from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Grab a slice, order a cold drink, and settle in as comics take over this neighborhood gathering spot just north of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. No cover or age policy was posted at the time of listing—give the bar a call if you need details or have questions about seating. Space fills up quickly, so roll in a little early to stake out a table, get your food and drinks dialed, and enjoy an easygoing night of laughs with locals and visitors under the Mojave night sky.
Giant Rock Meeting Room, Yucca Valley
1131 Old Woman Springs Road
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Wednesday
FEB 18
5:00 pm
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Creative Cafe returns to the Joshua Tree Retreat Center for an easygoing afternoon of desert-inspired creativity. This week’s Spring 2026 session focuses on Drawing Joshua Trees, inviting participants to study and sketch the iconic silhouettes that define the high desert skyline. Led by local teacher, writer, and artist Jillian Sandell, the drop-in gathering is open to all ages and experience levels—no drawing background required. All materials are provided, and you’re free to settle in for the full session or just stop by for a short burst of inspiration. When the weather cooperates, drawing takes place on the patio with views of the surrounding landscape; otherwise, the group meets inside the cozy Food for Thought Cafe. For questions or additional details, contact organizer Jillian Sandell at [email protected].
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
FEB 25
5:00 pm
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Creative Cafe: Lettering session at Joshua Tree Retreat Center.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
MAR 4
5:00 pm
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Creative Cafe: Origami session at Joshua Tree Retreat Center
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
MAR 25
5:00 pm
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Creative Cafe: Geometric Designs session at Joshua Tree Retreat Center.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Friday
MAR 27
9:00 pm
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The High Desert Art Fair presents its opening party at The Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown, featuring a special DJ set by Shepard Fairey, the acclaimed street artist and graphic designer known for the OBEY campaign and the iconic Obama "Hope" poster. Under his DJ moniker DJ Diabetic, Fairey will be spinning tracks for this special celebration of art and community in the High Desert. Event info: https://www.reddogpioneertown.com/events
The Red Dog Saloon, Pioneertown
53539 Mane Street
Pioneertown, CA 92268
Saturday
MAR 28
10:00 am
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The High Desert Art Fair brings two full days of art, music, and community to the grounds of the Pioneertown Motel and its surrounding desert. Visitors can wander between outdoor booths and indoor displays featuring regional artists, makers, and photographers, all working in conversation with the landscape of the Morongo Basin. Expect a mix of contemporary and Western-inspired work, from painting and sculpture to textiles, ceramics, and desert craft. Throughout the weekend, the fair turns the historic motel into a small creative campus, with artists, locals, and out-of-towners mingling in shared courtyards and walkways. It’s an easy daytime outing for anyone looking to explore Pioneertown, discover new work from high desert creatives, and experience a slice of local culture in one of the most storied corners of the California desert.
Pioneertown Motel, Pioneertown
5240 Curtis Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268
Sunday
MAR 29
10:00 am
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The High Desert Art Fair brings two full days of art, music, and community to the grounds of the Pioneertown Motel and its surrounding desert. Visitors can wander between outdoor booths and indoor displays featuring regional artists, makers, and photographers, all working in conversation with the landscape of the Morongo Basin. Expect a mix of contemporary and Western-inspired work, from painting and sculpture to textiles, ceramics, and desert craft. Throughout the weekend, the fair turns the historic motel into a small creative campus, with artists, locals, and out-of-towners mingling in shared courtyards and walkways. It’s an easy daytime outing for anyone looking to explore Pioneertown, discover new work from high desert creatives, and experience a slice of local culture in one of the most storied corners of the California desert.
Pioneertown Motel, Pioneertown
5240 Curtis Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268
Wednesday
APR 1
5:00 pm
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Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
APR 22
5:00 pm
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Weekly drop-in art sessions for all ages and skill levels at Joshua Tree Retreat Center, featuring different creative activities each week with all materials provided.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
MAY 6
5:00 pm
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Theme: LEGO mini-sets with a guest facilitator at Creative Cafe Spring 2026.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Wednesday
MAY 27
5:00 pm
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Weekly drop-in art sessions for all ages and skill levels at Joshua Tree Retreat Center, featuring different creative activities each week with all materials provided.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252