Pioneertown Gazette
High Desert|Wednesday, September 23, 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

September 22 – September 28

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

Tuesday
SEP 22
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
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop hosts a free Ventura Spirits tasting of amaro and ready-to-drink cocktails on Tuesday, September 22, 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
SEP 23
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
The Red Dog Saloon
The Copper Room
The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Más o Menos
I Fall to Pizzas serves evening pizza pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Más o Menos
Public Lands Conservation Trivia starts at 7 p.m. at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Wednesday, September 23.
Thursday
SEP 24
Juniper Arts Gallery
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.
The Copper Room
Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend to The Copper Room on the last Thursday of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Más o Menos
Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Z Club
PALO XANTO hosts Desert Unplugged, a rotating live-music night at Z Club in Joshua Tree.
The Palms
Tickets
The Karma Compound brings Sam Shepard's Fool for Love back to The Palms for three final outdoor encore performances on Sept. 20, 24, and 27.
Más o Menos
Smitty from St. Lou plays a Thursday evening set at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Neil Hamburger comes to Pappy & Harriet’s Sept. 24. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m. All ages. Tickets start at $26.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night drink and industry specials.
Friday
SEP 25
Hawks Landing Golf Club
Tickets
Basin Wide Foundation’s 11th annual charity golf tournament brings a 12-hole scramble, contests, lunch and raffle prizes to Hawk’s Landing in Yucca Valley.
Hi-Desert Artists
The 2026 Art Tours Collective Show gathers work by Hwy 62 Art Tours artists at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
29 Palms Art Gallery
All Members Show gathers work by 29 Palms Artists' Guild members at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, September 4–27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
Compound Yucca Valley
Ron Therrio's sculpture exhibition at Compound Yucca Valley, open Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., September 5 through 27, 2026.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.
Más o Menos
Tickets
The High Desert Sound pairs a five-course dinner and beverage pairings with a live soundtrack from DJ Phil Bronco, followed by dancing at Más o Menos.
Más o Menos
I Fall to Pizzas serves evening pizza pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
The Copper Room
Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Men I Trust plays an all-ages outdoor-stage show at Pappy & Harriet's on Friday, September 25, with Evan Wright supporting.
Z Club
Le Jazzanne Band plays recurring Friday-night jazz sets at Z Club in Joshua Tree.
The Red Dog Saloon
Música del Alma is a recurring music night at The Red Dog Saloon, with each volume bringing a new guest lineup to Pioneertown.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Mella Tarantella plays late-night sets at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.
Saturday
SEP 26
Joshua Tree National Park Association
Tickets
Wildlife ecologist Kurt Leuschner leads a two-mile morning birding and nature walk around Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Park.
JT Trading Post
Outdoor vendor market at JT Trading Post, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.
Hi-Desert Artists
The 2026 Art Tours Collective Show gathers work by Hwy 62 Art Tours artists at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
29 Palms Art Gallery
All Members Show gathers work by 29 Palms Artists' Guild members at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, September 4–27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
Más o Menos
DJ Soft Cuss plays DJ sets at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Compound Yucca Valley
Ron Therrio's sculpture exhibition at Compound Yucca Valley, open Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., September 5 through 27, 2026.
The Station Joshua Tree
I Fall to Pizzas serves a Saturday afternoon pizza pop-up at The Station in Joshua Tree.
The Red Dog Saloon
Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend of New Orleans rhythms, desert twang, rock, blues, jazz, vintage R&B, funk, country, and Americana to The Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.
Hi-Desert Artists
The 2026 Art Tours Collective Show gathers work by Hwy 62 Art Tours artists at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
Tickets
The Flying Witches bring aerial dance, ambient music and harvest-moon spoken interludes to Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center.
Más o Menos
Friendo Burger serves burger pop-ups at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
Tickets
Joshua Trees: Past, Present & Future brings local environmental organizations, presentations and a short-documentary premiere to Joshua Tree Retreat Center.
Joshua Tree National Park Association
Tickets
Wildlife ecologist Kurt Leuschner leads an evening field session on nocturnal desert insects at Black Rock Nature Center.
Giant Rock Meeting Room
Tickets
LANDROID, Desert Friends and Radio Jed play Gala Surreal, a 21+ night of music, face painting and an optional dinner at Giant Rock Annex.
Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms
Free Levitt AMP Saturday at Freedom Plaza with CassaZulu at 7 p.m. and Alice Howe & Freebo at 8 p.m.; the plaza opens at 6 p.m.
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Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Kyoto punk quartet Otoboke Beaver plays Pappy & Harriet's Outdoor Stage Saturday, September 26.
The Red Dog Saloon
DJ Buck Mild leads Saturday night line dancing at the Red Dog Saloon, 6–10 p.m. every Saturday.
Z Club
Saxophonist Jared Guebara plays live at Z Club in Joshua Tree.
Hi-Desert Cultural Center
Tickets
Joshua Tree Jazz Orchestra makes its debut at the Blak Box Theater with a 30-piece big band and vocal ensemble led by Bill Barrett. Concerts are Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 2:30 p.m.; tickets start at $17.85.
Más o Menos
DJ King Abe plays DJ nights at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Jeremiah & Lizzii play late-night sets at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.
Sunday
SEP 27
Gypsy Cycles
An all-level Sunday ride that starts and ends at Gypsy Cycles in Yucca Valley, rolling out every week at 6 a.m.
Pioneertown Motel
29 Loaves brings New York-style bagels to Pioneertown Motel on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.
JT Trading Post
Outdoor vendor market at JT Trading Post, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hi-Desert Artists
The 2026 Art Tours Collective Show gathers work by Hwy 62 Art Tours artists at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
29 Palms Art Gallery
All Members Show gathers work by 29 Palms Artists' Guild members at 29 Palms Art Gallery, open Fridays through Sundays, September 4–27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Backyard brunch and adoptable dogs raise funds for the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter at Tiny Pony.
Más o Menos
Wine Fest starts at noon at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree on Sunday, September 27.
The Historic Plaza
A free outdoor community fair at The Historic Plaza with wellness practitioners, educators, artisans, vendors, demonstrations, services, and products.
Compound Yucca Valley
Ron Therrio's sculpture exhibition at Compound Yucca Valley, open Fridays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., September 5 through 27, 2026.
Hi-Desert Cultural Center
Tickets
Joshua Tree Jazz Orchestra makes its debut at the Blak Box Theater with a 30-piece big band and vocal ensemble led by Bill Barrett. Concerts are Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 at 2:30 p.m.; tickets start at $17.85.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.
Joshua Tree Saloon
Joshua Tree Saloon's Sunday Open Mic starts at 5 p.m. on the outdoor patio.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog holds a reception at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley on Sunday, September 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Más o Menos
Much Ado Tacos brings taco pop-ups to Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.
The Red Dog Saloon
The Mane Street Band plays free honky tonk at Red Dog Saloon every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Freedom Plaza
Lady Chilane brings Enchanted! A Stevie Nicks Experience to Freedom Plaza’s outdoor stage in Twentynine Palms on Sunday, September 27. Admission is free.
The Copper Room
Sunday Jazz brings live music hosted by Jim Watson to The Copper Room every Sunday evening.
The Palms
Tickets
The Karma Compound brings Sam Shepard's Fool for Love back to The Palms for three final outdoor encore performances on Sept. 20, 24, and 27.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
The Front Bottoms bring 11 Years of Back On Top to Pappy & Harriet's Outdoor Stage on Sunday, September 27, with Foxy Shazam and GDP supporting. Doors 5:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Tooney Pony brings vintage cartoons and cereal cocktails to The Tiny Pony Tavern for announced Sunday-night screenings.
Monday
SEP 28
MazAmar Art Pottery
Lewis Burris's raku ceramics fill MazAmar's Mojave.Mud Garden Gallery from September 11 through October 4, with an opening program on September 11.
Juniper Arts Gallery
Hive Desert Swarm gathers 19 artists at Juniper Arts Gallery from September 12 through October 24, with a free opening reception September 12.
Hi-Desert Artists
The 2026 Art Tours Collective Show gathers work by Hwy 62 Art Tours artists at Hi-Desert Artists in Yucca Valley.
Spaghetti Western
Desert Art Dialog brings a group exhibition to Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley, on view during restaurant hours through November 15.
The Red Dog Saloon
Monday-night bingo at Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown.
Pappy & Harriet's
Tickets
Carsie Blanton plays Pappy & Harriet's on Monday, September 28, with The Burning Hell opening. Doors are at 8 p.m., the all-ages show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets start at $32.
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tiny pony
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tiny pony
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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