A whimsical sculpture-garden exhibition by local artist Cher Townsend, on view daily at MazAmar Art Pottery through May 30, with a reception April 18.

Spring group exhibition at Compound YV featuring Rachel Kaye, Dana Hemenway, and Megan Reed, on view April 11–June 7, 2026 (Fri–Sun, 12–5pm).

The Darts and Service play Pappy & Harriet’s, with &DRUGS opening.

Weekly Tuesday tamales at Más o Menos featuring Jennie’s local tamales.

Weekly musical journey featuring The Melancholy Babies performing Western Swing, New Orleans jazz, and golden age classics at the historic Copper Room.

The High Desert's premier weekly karaoke night featuring live performances in a vibrant tavern atmosphere every Tuesday from 8 PM.

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.

The Prickly Pears play Red Dog's Wednesday After School Special from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Pioneertown.

I Fall to Pizzas serves evening pizza pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, with posted 5-9 PM dates and menu updates through the vendor.

Hands-on ceramics workshop with Stray Ceramics at Más o Menos; pizza pop-up on site 5–9pm.

Weekly blues sessions featuring the Barry Baughn Blues Band at the historic Copper Room, bringing soulful grooves to the High Desert every Wednesday evening.

Weekly karaoke night at Giant Rock Meeting Room featuring open mic singing, pizza, cocktails, and desert community vibes every Wednesday from 7-10 PM.

Indoor live hip-hop performance by Morongo Basin collective Mikey Reyes & Friends at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, blending live music, poetry, and turntablism in a warm, community-focused setting.

Blues Jam is a recurring live-music jam at Z Club in Joshua Tree; see each occurrence for the current date and detail URL.

Hi-Desert Artists fills the gallery with hand-painted and creatively decorated chairs for a free art fundraiser with silent bidding during special gallery hours and a June 14 ice cream social and live auction.

Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.

Friendo Burger serves 5-9 PM burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, with May dates confirmed on the venue calendar.

Monthly live performance featuring Los Poncho Tones' unique "Greasy Tumbleweed" sound - the last Thursday of every month, 6-9PM

Mil-Tree brings its Writes of Passage public storytelling performance to Z Club in Joshua Tree on Thursday, May 28.

Thursday night DJ set from Memory Tax at Más o Menos, with Friendo Burger 5–9pm.

Dummy and Locust play Pappy & Harriet’s with opener Harmony Index.

Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night Calidad pints, well shots, and an industry discount from 10pm to close.

Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.

Annual juried exhibition featuring works by members of the Twentynine Palms Artists' Guild, running throughout May with an opening reception.

Hi-Desert Artists fills the gallery with hand-painted and creatively decorated chairs for a free art fundraiser with silent bidding during special gallery hours and a June 14 ice cream social and live auction.

Recurring Sunday taco pop-up at Más o Menos, 5–9 PM (Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1).

Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

Le Jazzanne plays recurring jazz sets at Z Club in Joshua Tree; see each occurrence for the current date and detail URL.

BL'AST! and Whiskey & Knives play The Annex at Giant Rock Meeting Room on Friday, May 29, at 8 PM. Cover is $20.

Karma Dealers play Pappy & Harriet's on Friday, May 29, with The Kearns Family and Hammer of the Ozz opening the bill.

Late-night goth night at Tiny Pony Tavern with darkwave, EBM, post-punk, dark-disco, new wave, synthpop, and 80s sounds.

Weekly Saturday swap meet at Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 7 AM–1 PM. Free to browse; vendors from the former Sky Village have relocated here.

Weekly Saturday 7:30am community run behind 29 Palms Beer Co., open to all paces and distances.

Weekly Saturday market at Freedom Plaza with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and hot foods, 8am–1pm. Free and family-friendly.

Annual juried exhibition featuring works by members of the Twentynine Palms Artists' Guild, running throughout May with an opening reception.

Hi-Desert Artists fills the gallery with hand-painted and creatively decorated chairs for a free art fundraiser with silent bidding during special gallery hours and a June 14 ice cream social and live auction.

Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.

Friendo Burger serves 5-9 PM burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, with May dates confirmed on the venue calendar.

Steve Lester and Bobby Furgo play a live Z Club set in Joshua Tree; see each occurrence for the current date and detail URL.

Black Crystal Wolf Kids play Pappy & Harriet's with The Pretty Flowers opening. Doors 8:30 PM, show 9:30 PM; all ages.