Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace

A former Western film-set cantina turned biker bar turned one of California's most respected small music venues, sitting at the end of Pioneertown's dirt Mane Street. The room holds a few hundred people and the booking is absurd for its size - major touring acts play here between festival dates. Mesquite barbecue comes out of the kitchen, the outdoor courtyard fills on show nights, and both dinner reservations and show tickets sell out well ahead.

Hours: Thu-Mon, shows most nights. Prices are moderate. Best for a legendary desert night out.