AUGUST 8 - 13, 2024 | Area 29: Galactic Gathering
Event Details 🛸
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August 8th
FLASH SHEET CLOTHING PAINTING at FLAMINGO GUMDROP
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bring your jeans, shirt, hat, whatevs, and have it customized before your eyes with art from an alien flash sheet at Flamingo Gumdrop! $25 per item.
Location: Flamingo Gumdrop, 6262 Adobe Rd
AREA 29 ART OPENINGS at CORNER 62
FREE! 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- Area 29 artwork by students in the MBUSD summer art program, presented by CORNER 62
- A pop-up alien art exhibition curated by Ted Meyer, presented by Desert General
- Original works by Barry Scanlon and Rocky Angel, presented by Scorpion Lollipop
- Pop-up mini golf and alien art workshop presented by Mojaveland and Aha projects
Location: CORNER 62, 73552 29 Palms Hwy
UFO TRIVIA NIGHT at GRND SQRL
FREE! 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Come show off your intergalactic knowledge while enjoying a tasty meal and a fresh beer at the Sqrl’s popular trivia night - UFO edition! Sign ups start at 6:30!
Location: Grnd Sqrl, 73471 29 Palms Hwy
ALIEN APRÉS SKI LOUNGE at OUT THERE BAR
21+! FREE! 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Cool off in the icy air conditioning at the Alien Aprés Ski Lounge, AKA Out There Bar!
- Enjoy Pizza From Another Planet with I Fall To Pizzas from 6:00 PM until sold out!
- Sing your heart out at Intergalactic Out Thereaoke with Sara & Dena starting at 9:30 PM!
- Alien outfits and song choices heartily encouraged!
Location: Out There Bar, 73839 29 Palms Hwy
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August 9th
ALIEN MINI ZINE WORKSHOP at FLAMINGO GUMDROP
FREE! 2:00 PM
Come to Flamingo Gumdrop and learn how to make a mini zine!
Location: Flamingo Gumdrop, 6262 Adobe Rd
GALACTIC BEAUTY BAR with VERY VERY!
FREE! 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Very Very presents an out of this world in-store beauty pop-up!
- Custom Area 29 nail colors from Death Valley Nails all weekend long!
- 2:00 - 5:00 PM - free nail art by Define Vanity Nails
- 5:00 - 7:00 PM - free antennae & hair bar by Nicci Jean Jones & H.W. Jones haircare
Location: 73552 29 Palms Hwy, Suite 4
NIGHT GLOW SHOPPING with DONAHLUE CLOTHING CO.
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Shop and glow into the night at Donahlue with black light & photobooth fun!
Location: 73550 29 Palms Hwy
AREA 29 SCREENING NIGHT with SCORPION LOLLIPOP
18+! PLEASE RSVP! LIMITED SEATING! 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Scorpion Lollipop presents an out of this world screening experience!
- Exchange UFO sighting stories and abduction experiences during a pre-screening mixer with buttons from Badge Bomb
- Be transported to another realm with a psychedelic theremin performance by Rocky Angel
- Catch previews of “Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye” and “Outage” presented by with 29 Queer Film Fest creators Jonathan Culliton and Graham Kolbeins
- Enjoy a cosmic performance by 29 Palms’ premiere drag queen Lady Chilane
- Get a sneak peek at “Astral Plane Drifter,” a sci-fi Western comedy shot here in the hi dez, presented by writer and star Mike Caravella
- Settle in for our feature film, 2017 documentary “Love & Saucers,” followed by a Q&A with director Brad Abrahams and a sneak peek at his new documentary short!
COSMIC BOWL & PARTY at THE BOWLADIUM
FREE! DETAILS TBA!
Get galactic with late night black light bowling and a laser dance party at the Bowladium!
Location: Bowladium, 73768 Gorgonio Drive
PIZZA FROM ANOTHER PLANET at OUT THERE BAR
21+! FREE! 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Cool off in the icy air conditioning at the Alien Aprés Ski Lounge, AKA Out There Bar!
- Enjoy Pizza From Another Planet with I Fall To Pizzas from 6:00 PM until sold out!
Location: Out There Bar, 73839 29 Palms Hwy
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August 10th
UFO & PARANORMAL LITERATURE PANELS at CORNER 62
FREE! 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The 29 Palms Book Festival, Desert General, and Scorpion Lollipop present a stimulating day of readings, presentations, and discussions focused on UFO and paranormal literature.
- Enjoy fresh and delicious bagels from 29 Loaves as you take in a stacked day of presenters!
- 11:00 AM - Jardine Libaire presents P.O. BOX OUTER SPACE with an hour of readings.
- 12:00 PM - Anthony De La Vara explores The Space Between The Space.
- 1:00 PM - Leslie and Stephen Shaw discuss the connection between UFOs and the Great Flood from their book Who They Are: And What They’re Up To.
- 2:00 PM - After a performance of “Starman,” an original song by Ron Bottorff written for George Van Tassel, journalist Chris Campion will present never-before-seen photos from the filming of the lost Gram Parsons movie, Saturation 70, from the 1969 UFO Convention at Giant Rock in Landers.
Location: CORNER 62, 73552 29 Palms Hwy
ZINE SWAP at FLAMINGO GUMDROP
FREE! 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come share and exchange zines at Flamingo Gumdrop!
Location: Flamingo Gumdrop, 6262 Adobe Rd
GALACTIC BEAUTY BAR with VERY VERY!
FREE! 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Very Very presents an out of this world in-store beauty pop-up!
- Custom Area 29 nail colors from Death Valley Nails all weekend long!
- 12:00 - 2:00 PM - free nail art by Define Vanity Nails
Location: 73552 29 Palms Hwy, Suite 4
MOTHERSHIP family gathering at MOJAVE THREADS
FREE! DETAILS TBA!
Bring the family for an Area 29-themed MOTHERSHIP family event at Mojave Threads, featuring Awkward Alien Family Photos and more!
Location: Mojave Threads, 6470 Adobe Rd
SQRL SWM PRTY: UFO EDITION
21+! TICKETED! 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cap off your Saturday with a 21+ UFO pool party! Food popups, beer and wine, inflatables, photo opps, WATERSLIDE, DJs Mojave AF and Memory Tax, and more at Luckie Park Pool. Hop on a float and watch for meteors while enjoying the cool pool!
Location: Luckie Park Pool, 5885 Luckie Ave
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August 11th
SOLAR FLARE & FLOW MORNING YOGA with BRIT CAPRI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Relax and recharge with outdoor morning yoga behind Outpost 29. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and your yoga mat. Extra mats are available if you don’t have one. Come for the mindfulness and stay for alien brunch at Outpost!
Location: Outpost 29, 71845 29 Palms Hwy
SPACED OUT SKETCHBOOK CHURCH
FREE! 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Play an hour of free alien-themed sketchbook games with Walker Mettling. No drawing experience and no supplies needed - paper, pencils, and prompts are all provided!
Location: Suite 3 at CORNER 62, 73552 29 Palms Hwy
OUT OF THIS WORLD CARICATURES with WALKER METTLIING
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what you might look like as an alien…or an abductee? Walker Mettling (aka @katrillioneyes) will help you find out, drawing out of this world caricatures at Hi Desert Times Magazines all Sunday afternoon.
Location: Hi Desert Times Magazines at CORNER 62, 73552 29 Palms Hwy
MAKE YOUR OWN ALIEN ARTIFACT with STRAY CERAMICS
TICKETED! 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Join local artist Tayler of Stray Ceramics for a fun workshop where you can unleash your creativity and craft your very own alien artifact! Tickets are available here! Or pay at the door.
Location: Grnd Sqrl, 73471 29 Palms Hwy
VIBES ON VINYL UFO PAINT NIGHT with HI-DESERT DAYDREAM & PRETTY PALETTE PARTY
TICKETED! 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Experience a fun-filled cosmic Sunday evening. The afternoon will include painting a galactic design on vintage vinyl (provided by White Label Vinyl) while you sip, stargaze, and explore the boutique’s best sellers! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a creative way to relax, this event promises a stellar experience at Area 29! Don’t miss this chance to create, unwind, and shop! Tickets are available here!
Location: Hi-Desert Daydream, 73515 29 Palms Hwy
AREA 29 HAPPY HOUR at 29 PALMS INN
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and fresh local fare while listening to live music at the beautiful historic 29 Palms Inn. Stay for dinner and get 15% of your entree!
Location: 29 Palms Inn, 73950 Inn Avenue
GALACTIC SOUND BATH with BRIT CAPRI
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Relax and let yourself be transported to another dimension with a spacey sound bath with Brit Capri. The hour will be filled with a mix of sounds from crystal quartz sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and chimes.
Location: Suite 3 at CORNER 62, 73552 29 Palms Hwy
ALIEN NIGHTS OF CHROME with DESERT CHROME DANCE
21+! FREE! 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Experience the sexiest aliens you’ve ever wanted to be abducted by at ALIEN NIGHTS OF CHROME! These alien pole dancers have traveled through many dimensions to come strut their stuff at the Alien Aprés Ski Lounge, aka Out There Bar! Bring your $1s - the intergalactic exchange rate is great!
Location: Out There Bar, 73839 29 Palms Hwy
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August 12
PEAK NIGHTS of the PERSEIDS
The weekend may be over but the meteor showers are just getting started! The Perseids will peak late on 8/12 and into the early morning on 8/13. Follow these tips and guidelines from our friends at Joshua Tree National Park for best practices when it comes to watching for shooting stars:
- Manage your expectations! 2023’s Perseids had unusually high visibility due to a new moon and weekend peak time. This year the meteor shower will “peak” on the night of 8/12 and before dawn on 8/13, with a quarter moon in the sky.
- Meteors can very from 5 - 100 an hour, but aren’t guaranteed! Don’t be disappointed if you don’t see anything right away. Let your eyes adjust for at least 15 minutes once you’re in the dark.
- Use red lights instead of white - they are better for your night vision & reduce light pollution.
- Plan ahead and locate a viewing area removed from light pollution. If you don’t want to go into JTNP, Area 29 offers the historic 29 Palms Inn as a relatively low-light local alternative! You may also look into visiting nearby BLM or U.S. Forest Service land, but please be respectful of our rural community and desert environment.
- Joshua Tree National Park is an IDA-certified Dark Night Sky Area and expects an influx of visitors during the Perseids.
- Traffic during astrological events can cause long delays on major roadways and park roads.
- Parking is limited in the park and can fill up before sunset during the Perseids - arrive early to secure a spot. Do NOT park on vegetation or drive off-road or over curbs. Respect the park and follow the rules!
- Expect continuous traffic along ALL major park roads from sunset late into the night.
- Bright vehicle headlights in the park may impact the quality of your night sky viewing.
- Leave no trace - pack in & out all of your trash.
- Charcoal and wood fires are not permitted.
- Do not smoke near vegetation and dispose of fully extinguished butts in a garbage bin.
- Be courteous of other visitors and wildlife - avoid using bright lights or playing loud music.
- There is no cell service, food, or water inside JTNP. Tell someone where you are going, and bring enough food and water for your visit - plus extra!
- If you see a UFO, you have to tell us!
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August 13
METEOR SHOWER WATCHING at 29 PALMS INN
FREE! MONDAY & TUESDAY AFTER DARK
Bring your viewing chair and set up on the lawn at the beautiful 29 Palms Inn to watch the skies for meteors (and maybe more!) during the peak viewing nights of the Perseids.
Location: 73950 Inn Avenue
COSMIC BOWL & AFTERPARTY at BOWLADIUM & BACK ALLEY LOUNGE
DETAILS TBA!
Bowl, dance, and cheers to the end of Area 29…this year, anyway!
Location: 73768 Gorgonio Rd.
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All Weekend Long
Area 29 Scavenger Hunt by Hi-Orbit Games
Explore Twentynine Palms with an Area 29 scavenger hunt! Winners will receive a prize basket full of goodies from local businesses and sponsors. Details TBA!Mobile tattoo pop-ups with Body Art Express
Alien tattoos from top local artists in the state-of-the-art Body Art Express! Temporary tattoos for the kids too! Locations TBA!
Planet Zelatron at Mojave Moon Apothecary
Experience gems and artifacts from the far-off Planet Zelatron at Mojave Moon Apothecary!
Location: Mojave Moon Apothecary, 5688 The Plaza
Discounted Stays at Oasis Inn & Suites
Coming for the weekend? Call (760) 361-4009 and mention Area 29 for a 10% discount on your stay.
Location: 71809 29 Palms Hwy
Galactic Beauty Bar at Very Very
Custom Area 29 nail colors by Death Valley Nails are available to test and purchase!
Location: 73552 29 Palms Hwy, Suite 4
Area 29 Printed Matter at Hi Desert Times Magazines
Alien & UFO mags and literature all weekend long!
Location: 73552 29 Palms Hwy, Suite 2
Alien Takeover at Flamingo Gumdrop
Free alien sticker, alien geocache, and a themed-out takeover all weekend long!
Location: 6262 Adobe Road
Area 29 at Sun Of The Desert
Special UFO merch and alien mystery bags all weekend long!
Location: 5690 The Plaza
Galactic Art by Xenia at Desert Dreamin’ Outpost
An out-of-this-world window painting and alien pastels by local artist Xenia on display at Desert Dreamin’ Outpost!
Location: 73893 29 Palms Hwy, #1
Grand Opening Weekend at 29 Beer Co.
The high desert’s newest craft brewery is landing just in time for Area 29!
Location: 73563 29 Palms Hwy
Alien Brunch at Outpost 29
Enjoy universally delicious eats at Outpost 29 all weekend long!
Location: 71845 29 Palms Hwy
