Yum Food Fest Prospects Items to Do in the Desert in Oct

Modernism Week Oct: Oct. 13–16

A precursor to Modernism Week in February, this fall iteration brings much more than 50 tours, talks, and soirées to the Coachella Valley. Quit by the Fall Display at the Palm Springs Conference Heart Oct. 14–16 to store furniture and art and provide household a piece of the midcentury magic. modernismweek.com

Chris Tucker: Oct. 14

The funnyman you cherished in Rush Hour and Friday hits The Showroom phase at Highlight 29 Casino in Coachella. spotlight29.com

Elvis & Me: Oct. 14

Priscilla Presley stars in this output detailing her daily life as it intertwined with the King of Rock and Roll. See it at Agua Caliente Vacation resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. aguacalientecasinos.com

Kenny Loggins: Oct. 15

Loggins initial created his career touring university campuses with longtime collaborator Jim Messina in 1972. The “Footloose” singer drops by Agua Caliente Resort On line casino Spa in Rancho Mirage for an night of chart-toppers. aguacalientecasinos.com

Prince Royce: Oct. 15

This Latin Grammy nominee collabs with some of the tunes industry’s prime stars, like Snoop Dogg, Shakira, and Jennifer Lopez. Hear “Déja Vu” and other hits at Fantasy Springs Vacation resort Casino in Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com

Chili Cook dinner-Off & Vehicle Clearly show: Oct. 20

The only thing spicier than the very hot rods lined up at Palm Springs Air Museum for this annual automobile exhibit? Museum volunteers’ leading-secret chili recipes. Your ticket to this Halloween-themed party incorporates a chance to see the museum’s permanent and rotating aircraft reveals, too. palmspringsair museum.org

Kirk Wallace Johnson: Oct. 20

Kirk Wallace Johnson conducted dozens of interviews to pen The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Combat for Justice on the Gulf Coastline, an engrossing investigative account of racial conflict amid fishermen on the Texas Gulf Coast in the 1970s. Listen to about it at the Rancho Mirage Library. rmwritersfest.org

Adam Lambert: Oct. 22

American Idol alum and Grammy nominee Adam Lambert’s spectacularly spooky “The Witch Hunt” tour touches down at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. aguacalientecasinos.com

Alpha Acquire Triathalon: Oct. 22

Bicycle, backstroke, and bound your way to the end in this race at the Lake Cahuilla Recreation Location in La Quinta. Select from 4 distances, based on your amount, from the Alpha Sprint for triathlon rookies to the powerful Alpha Total for seasoned stamina athletes. alpha.gain

Concert for Autism: Oct. 22

Marking its 15th year, this exclusive live performance raises funds for the Desert Autism Foundation. Held at Tack Space Tavern in Indio, the party attributes things to do for young children, a silent auction, and raffles, in addition to reside songs. concertforautism.com

Pancho Barraza: Oct. 22

After shifting to Mazatlán, the singer-songwriter carved his spot inside the Regional Mexican audio design. Capture him in Coachella at Spotlight 29 On line casino. spotlight29.com

22nd Anniversary Hike: Oct. 24

The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Countrywide Monument manager prospects this 5-mile ramble on the Pacific Crest Trail in celebration of the monument’s 22nd calendar year. Continue to keep an eye out for the elusive Peninsular bighorn sheep. desertmountains.org