Duran Duran

Earlier this year, I went to a musical called Duran Duranthony and Cleopatra at the Colony Theatre in Burbank not knowing what to expect, and it turned out to be a very clever take on Shakespeare with a silly but well-done Duran Duran soundtrack. After seeing Cleo (but not Rio) dancing on the sand on stage, it’s no surprise I’m excited for the real deal to come to Yaamava’.

Simon Le Bon and company are making their way back to Southern California after two end-of-year shows in Las Vegas. Duran Duran’s last L.A. stop was a successful run of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, and it’s going to be a while before they are in the area again, so the quiet week is a great time to treat yourself and drive out to the desert to see the '80s icons. Getting there takes just a little over an hour during this no-traffic week, and you’re rewarded with a show in a pretty small venue that seats just under 3,000. The lineup for the rest of the season at Yaamava’ is looking strong, too, with shows from Mary J. Blige and others coming up later in the winter and spring.

Written by our Best Things To Do columnist, Laura Hertzfeld. See her full columns here.