Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article listed an incorrect date for the concert by David Foster and Katherine McPhee.
In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are The Desert Sun’s picks for the can’t-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities March 26-28.
HOT PICK
Friday: David Foster and Katherine McPhee at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa
Pop: David Foster is a singer, but he’s also produced some of the biggest names in pop music, such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Chicago, and more. Now, he’s sharing the stage with his wife, “American Idol” Season 5 runner-up Katherine McPhee, and they will perform on Thursday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
The concerts will feature a blend of storytelling and musical revue, highlighting the hits that Foster wrote or produced for other artists, all while he plays the piano and McPhee delivers her Broadway vocal style. Attendees can expect a polished and elegant performance with some romance and comedy blended in.
If you go: 8 p.m., Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $49.50 to $139.50. aguacalientecasinos.com
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Thursday: Ronnie King’s Argentinian Nights with Emily V at The Dune Room
Tango: Local producer and keyboardist Ronnie King has collaborated with artists such as 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Rancid, The Offspring, and more. On Thursday, he will perform at The Dune Room with violinist Emily V. The show is called “Argentinian Nights” and will feature piano-driven tango with electronic influences.
If you go: 7 p.m., Thursday, The Dune Room, 827-07 Miles Avenue, Indio. Tickets $22 pre-sale, $30 at the door. duneroomindio.com
Friday: El Fantasma at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Mexican: El Fantasma is known in Mexico as the “King of the Underground” for building his music on raw and heartfelt storytelling. His concerts feature high-energy, a vibrant brass section, romantic tracks and more. Many of his songs celebrate blue-collar life in Mexico and fans are known not just to sing along, but to shout lyrics back to him.
See for yourself on Friday when he performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m., Friday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets $72.50 to $132.50. fantasyspringsresort.com
Saturday: The Band Perry at Morongo Casino Resort Spa
Country: In 2010, The Band Perry had a massive breakthrough hit with “If I Die Young.” The country band rode a wave of success with the hits “All Your Life,” “Better Dig Two,” “You Lie,” and more. But in 2015, the band decided to shift to a more pop-oriented sound and began to lose its fan base, and went on a hiatus in 2023. Even though The Band Perry reunited in 2025, Neil and Reid Perry both decided to depart, leaving Kimberly Perry as its only original member.
The Band Perry will perform on Saturday at Morongo Casino Resort Spa.
If you go: 9 p.m., Saturday, Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $57.75. morongocasinoresort.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com.
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