In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are The Desert Sun’s picks for the can’t-miss performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities June 4-6.
HOT PICK
Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band at The Plaza Theatre
Rock: The Beach Boys defined American rock ‘n’ roll during the 1960s and created what became the signature California sound. But the band surprised its audience in 1966 with the album “Pet Sounds,” which was written, produced, and arranged by the late Beach Boys co-founder, Brian Wilson. Songs such as “You Still Believe In Me,” “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times,” and “God Only Knows” were a departure from the band’s previous hits about surfing, teen romance, high school life, and other pop themes.
Following the death of Wilson in 2025, Jardine reassembled Wilson’s band as the Pet Sounds Band and has continued to tour, performing Wilson’s music, and selections from The Beach Boys’ mid-to-late 70’s catalog of albums, including “15 Big Ones,” “The Beach Boys Love You,” and “M.I.U. Album.”
Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band will perform on Saturday at The Plaza Theatre.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, The Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets start at $81.50. palmspringsplazatheatre.com
Nita Whitaker at Coachella Valley Repertory
Cabaret: Broadway actress Nita Whitaker has performed in productions such as “Trouble in Mind” and “Born For This.” She has also sung duets with Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bolton and Josh Groban. On Thursday, she will perform “Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole” at Coachella Valley Repertory as part of the Summer Cabaret Series.
If you go: 7 p.m. Thursday, Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon DriveCathedral City. Tickets $65. cvrep.org
Jerry Seinfeld at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa
Comedy: If you watched the TV sitcom “Seinfeld” during the 1990s, you’re familiar with comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s famous lines such as “No soup for you!” and “What’s the deal with…?” Since the show went off the air almost 30 years ago, he’s still selling out venues across the U.S. and has a long-standing residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. During an April interview with AirMail, he described driving electric cars as a “big, stupid virtue signal” while discussing his interests in classic cars and his collection of rare Porsches.
Seinfeld will perform on Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $125 to $250. aguacalientecasinos.com
David Catching’s Birthday Party at Pappy and Harriet’s
Rock: David Catching, the owner of Rancho de la Luna recording studio in Joshua Tree, is celebrating his 65th birthday. Join the celebration on Saturday at Pappy and Harriet’s, where Catching will perform with Gnarltones and special guests Quintron & Miss Pussycat. Catching co-founded the Rancho de la Luna recording studio in 1993 with the late Fred Drake, and the studio has gained acclaim as a recording destination for renowned bands such as Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, and many more.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Pappy and Harriet’s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $13.73. pappyandharriets.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com.
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