April calendar

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Do not miss out on the following events:

Tuesday, April 4

Broadway's Come From Away

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek says, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

WHERE: McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert

Saturday, April 8

Smokey Robinson

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, prolific record producer, executive, and co-founder of Motown Records Smokey Robinson will return to The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa. With a career spanning over four decades, Robinson and his group, the Miracles, are known for such classics as "Shop Around," "You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me," "I Second That Emotion," and the group’s number-one pop hit, "The Tears Of A Clown."

WHERE: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Palm Desert

Sunday, April 9

Indio Certified Farmers Market

Certified produce, fresh hot and cold chef-prepared foods, artisan crafts such as handmade wood and leather gifts, stationery, soap, jewelry, candles, and other crafted items will be sold every Sunday from October through May. The market will also include live music and a family-friendly atmosphere encouraging relaxation and support of fresh, locally made, farm-to-table items.

WHEN: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHERE: 45235 Towne St., Indio

Friday to Sunday, April 14-16

Riverdance

Riverdance’s 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite is celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, the show has been completely reimagined with groundbreaking and innovative spectacular lighting, projection, stage, and costume designs.

WHERE: McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert

Friday to Monday, April 14-17 & Saturday to Monday, April 22-24

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

The renowned music festival is back! Headliners include Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Frank Ocean and the lineup includes Gorillaz, YUNGBLUD, Blondie, Burna Boy, Idris Elba, Becky G, Chemical Brothers, Rosalía, Charli XCX, Underworld, Sofi Tukker, Björk, Fisher, boygenius, Chris Lake, Latto, and more!

WHERE: Indio

Saturday, April 22

Manilow! Songs that Make the Whole World Sing

Palm Springs

The genius of Barry Manilow is on full display in this concert by Modern Men! We honor his gift to the world through his music from "Mandy" to "I Can’t Smile Without You," and "Copacabana" to "Jump Shout Boogie." The Palm Springs Cultural Center will be jumping with tunes that we all know and love. We are flooded with nostalgic memories when we hear favorites like "One Voice," "I Write the Songs" and "This One’s for You." This is a performance not to be missed as we all sing the songs from the man who makes the whole world sing.

WHERE: Palm Springs Cultural Center (Camelot Theatres), 2300 East Baristo Rd., Palm Springs

Saturday to Monday, April 29 - May 1

Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Thousands of country music fans dust off their cowboy boots and hats for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Greater Palm Springs. Held the weekend after Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival’s last hurrah, the event features three days of western fun, from dance halls and vintage shopping markets to the concerts themselves (Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, and Chris Stapleton are just a few of the stars who will headline the festival).

WHERE: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio