This is a busy, state-of-the-art venue for year-round entertainment and cultural events, and it draws both tourists and locals from throughout the Coachella Valley. Popular stars who have appeared here include singer Tom Jones, comedienne Rita Rudner, Harry Belafonte and the Cirque Eloize. The theatre also offers diverse educational programs for all ages. The theater is dark during the month of August, with most events scheduled between October and May.