Pioneertown Gazette
High Desert|Saturday, July 25, 2026
Est. 1947

This Week in the High Desert

Your weekly guide to all the best music, art, and events in the region.
Curated Experiences

Featured Events

Our favorites this week
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red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
pioneertown motel
the copper room
mas o menos
red dog saloon
mojave flea yucca valley
Event Calendar

July 21 – July 27

Browse the latest desert happenings grouped by day. Tap an event to reveal venue notes, location details, and ticket links.

Tuesday
JUL 21
Más o Menos
Jennie's Tamales serves a Tuesday morning pop-up at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, starting at 10 a.m. and running until sold out.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop hosts a free skin-contact wine tasting with Alluvial Wine & Spirits on Tuesday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is 21+.
The Copper Room
The Melancholy Babies play Western swing, New Orleans jazz, and golden-age standards at The Copper Room every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Tuesday karaoke at The Tiny Pony Tavern starts at 8 p.m. and runs late, with free admission.
Wednesday
JUL 22
Yucca Valley Community Center
Turtle Travels is a free, hands-on summer exhibition at Hi-Desert Nature Museum, on view Wednesday through Saturday through September 5.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
High Desert Mystics meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Food for Thought Cafe on the Joshua Tree Retreat Center campus for astrology, spiritual dialogue, and desert mysticism.
Más o Menos
I Fall to Pizzas serves evening pizza pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
The Copper Room
The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday
JUL 23
Yucca Valley Community Center
Turtle Travels is a free, hands-on summer exhibition at Hi-Desert Nature Museum, on view Wednesday through Saturday through September 5.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Hi-Desert Artists
Nicki Marx's handmade practice and countercultural legacy come into focus at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Mojave Moon Apothecary
Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Contemporary ceramic work is on view at Juniper Arts Gallery in Joshua Tree through Monday, July 27.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre junior cast, ages 7 to 10, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Más o Menos
Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Más o Menos
Brown Girls Desert Club meets at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Thursday, July 23, starting at 6 p.m.
Frontier Café
Frontier Cafe hosts a weekly Thursday open mic in Yucca Valley, with 6 p.m. signups and performances from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Más o Menos
Kiki hosts a Thursday evening game of charades at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, starting at 7 p.m.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre senior cast, ages 11 to 17, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Snake Bite Roadhouse (29 Palms)
Damian Tiner plays a free, all-ages Thursday-night set at SBR29 in Twentynine Palms, 7–9 p.m. July 23.
Z Club
Steve Jones performs at Z Club on Thursday, July 23, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Hawthorne Heights opens a two-night Pappy & Harriet's run Thursday, July 23, with Emery supporting.
Friday
JUL 24
Yucca Valley Community Center
Turtle Travels is a free, hands-on summer exhibition at Hi-Desert Nature Museum, on view Wednesday through Saturday through September 5.
Yucca Valley Community Center
Free Friday morning water-play days for kids 8 and under on the Yucca Valley Community Center North Lawn, with slip-n-slide, wading pools, and sprinklers from 10 a.m. to noon.
Hi-Desert Artists
Nicki Marx's handmade practice and countercultural legacy come into focus at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Mojave Moon Apothecary
Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Contemporary ceramic work is on view at Juniper Arts Gallery in Joshua Tree through Monday, July 27.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre junior cast, ages 7 to 10, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Joshua Tree Saloon
Joshua Tree band Daytime Moon plays live at Joshua Tree Saloon.
Más o Menos
I Fall to Pizzas serves evening pizza pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre senior cast, ages 11 to 17, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Snake Bite Roadhouse (29 Palms)
Flying Mountains play a free two-hour set at Snake Bite Roadhouse in Twentynine Palms on Friday, July 24.
Más o Menos
Stand-up comedy at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24.
Z Club
Le Jazzanne Band plays a Friday-night jazz set at Z Club in Joshua Tree.
Snake Bite Roadhouse
Tony Hannah and Francesca Brown share a free Friday country-music bill at Snake Bite Roadhouse, 8–11 p.m. July 24.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Hawthorne Heights plays an acoustic second night at Pappy & Harriet's Friday, July 24, with Emery supporting.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Other Desert Radio brings a late-night High Desert radio and DJ set to The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.
Saturday
JUL 25
29 Palms Farmers Market
Saturday farmers market at Freedom Plaza with produce, pantry staples, prepared food, and local crafts.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Contemporary ceramic work is on view at Juniper Arts Gallery in Joshua Tree through Monday, July 27.
Hi-Desert Artists
Tickets
Five Saturday morning art sessions move from hand-built pottery through pit firing at Hi-Desert Artists, with individual classes priced at $20 for students and $30 for pairs.
Yucca Valley Community Center
Turtle Travels is a free, hands-on summer exhibition at Hi-Desert Nature Museum, on view Wednesday through Saturday through September 5.
Mojave Moon Apothecary
Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Hi-Desert Artists
Nicki Marx's handmade practice and countercultural legacy come into focus at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Más o Menos
Megan from Blackmoon Bakery brings HOT DOG GRRRL to Más o Menos for a Saturday lunch pop-up from noon to 4 p.m.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre junior cast, ages 7 to 10, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Más o Menos
Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Yucca Valley Community Center
Yucca Valley's free summer concert series brings Saturday evening bands to the Community Center ballfield, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and concerts running from 7 to 9 p.m.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre senior cast, ages 11 to 17, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
Snake Bite Roadhouse (29 Palms)
Will Hawkins plays a free Saturday-night set at SBR29 in Twentynine Palms, 7–9 p.m. July 25.
Z Club
Richard “88 Fingers” Turner Jr. plays jazz piano at Z Club Saturday, July 25.
Snake Bite Roadhouse
Brea Burns and Sparkle Grass play a free two-set Saturday bill at Snake Bite Roadhouse, with DJ Lee Joseph, 8–11 p.m. July 25.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Eric Roebuck plays Pappy & Harriet's on Saturday, July 25, with Poor Elijah and The Blue Byrdes. Doors 8:30 p.m.; show 9:30 p.m.; all ages; tickets $21-$26.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Jermii & Shuffles play The Tiny Pony Tavern on Saturday, July 25, from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Sunday
JUL 26
Pioneertown Motel
29 Loaves brings New York-style bagels to Pioneertown Motel on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Contemporary ceramic work is on view at Juniper Arts Gallery in Joshua Tree through Monday, July 27.
The Red Dog Saloon
DJ Kate McCabe spins an all-vinyl Sunday brunch set at Red Dog Saloon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Mojave Moon Apothecary
Mojave Moon Apothecary turns its back room into The Nautilus Room, a marine natural-history exhibit open during shop hours through July.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Backyard brunch and adoptable dogs raise funds for the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter at Tiny Pony.
Hi-Desert Artists
Nicki Marx's handmade practice and countercultural legacy come into focus at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre junior cast, ages 7 to 10, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
The Noise Floor
A free one-night market for guitars, amplifiers, pedals, and other music gear at The Noise Floor in Joshua Tree.
Theatre 29
Tickets
Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre senior cast, ages 11 to 17, performs Alice in Wonderland Jr. in four one-hour shows from July 23 through 26.
The Red Dog Saloon
The Mane Street Band plays free honky tonk at Red Dog Saloon every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Más o Menos
Much Ado Tacos brings taco pop-ups to Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree Saloon
Joshua Tree Saloon's Sunday Open Mic starts at 5 p.m. on the outdoor patio.
Monday
JUL 27
Juniper Arts Gallery
Contemporary ceramic work is on view at Juniper Arts Gallery in Joshua Tree through Monday, July 27.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Mandala Show pairs Julia Briest's natural-fiber mandalas with Thomas Alban's clay wall work at MazAmar's Pioneertown art garden, on view daily through September 6.
Hi-Desert Artists
Nicki Marx's handmade practice and countercultural legacy come into focus at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
The Red Dog Saloon
Monday-night bingo at Red Dog Saloon runs from 6 to 9 p.m.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Boris Brejcha brings USA Tour 2026 to Pappy & Harriet's Outdoor Stage on Monday, July 27. Doors 5:30 PM, show 7 PM; all ages.
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tiny pony
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giant rock meeting room
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tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course
tiny pony
frontier cafe
giant rock meeting room
pioneer bowl
hawks landing golf course