Palm Springs, CA

The neighborhood karaoke bar that actually gets it — intimate enough that you'll see the same faces, lively enough that the energy never dips. Wednesday nights mean an early 4pm opening, handcrafted cocktails, and an easy-to-use app to queue up your next song. Reservations recommended after 8pm ($20 per person); call 760-656-8680 between 4pm-8pm to book your spot. 21+.

Spend an evening with vocalist Gennine Francis Jackson at The Roost Lounge. Settle in for reserved seating, great acoustics, and a chance to relax and sing along with a talented performer. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6pm. Tickets are just $10.

Jai Rodriguez brings the Broadway magic to The Roost — expect a night of showtunes, theatrical flair, and the kind of performance that reminds you why live cabaret matters. This is the real deal: a seasoned performer who knows how to work a room and connect with a crowd. Whether you're a theater kid at heart or just someone who loves watching talented people do what they do best, this Saturday night at The Roost is exactly the kind of community gathering that makes Palm Springs's entertainment scene special.

Lizann Warner and Dog & Butterfly bring the full force of Heart's catalog to life—soaring vocals, arena-rock energy, and the kind of authenticity that's earned praise from Ann and Nancy Wilson themselves. Expect "Barracuda," "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," and all the anthems that defined a generation, performed with the raw intensity of a classic Heart concert. Show starts at 4pm; arrive early for cocktails and food from Pride Pies & Burgers. 21+.

Desert Hot Things brings the sing-along spirit to The Roost with an old-fashioned hootenanny — pick your favorite 80s hits from a list and belt them out with a room full of people who actually want to hear you. It's the kind of Sunday evening that reminds you why live music and community matter.

Monday nights at The Roost are for anyone with something to say — whether that's a poem, a song, a story, or whatever else you've been working on. It's the kind of low-pressure room where people actually listen, and where you'll hear everything from heartfelt to hilarious. Free entry means zero barrier to showing up, whether you're performing or just there to cheer people on and soak in the creative energy of your community.

Tuesday night karaoke at The Roost is the kind of thing that starts as a casual idea and turns into your favorite weekly tradition. You'll find a mix of people belting out everything from power ballads to pop hits, a crowd that's genuinely here to have fun (not judge), and that perfect balance of cheering on your friends and making new ones. It's free, it's welcoming, and honestly, there's something about singing your heart out in a room full of people who get it that just hits different.

Lesbian singer-songwriter Marisa Corvo brings her powerful voice to The Roost for an intimate evening of live music. You know her from American Idol Season 11 and The Voice Season 19, where she turned three judges' chairs with her rendition of Pink's "Perfect." From classical piano prodigy to chart-chasing artist to finding her way back to music on her own terms, Marisa's story is as compelling as her voice. Seating begins at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm.