Calendar of Events
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ONGOING
Thru Aug 6 Summer ZooCamp. Catch the excitement of Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert! ZooCamp is offered in seven weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 noon. Campers learn about plants and animals, the environment (including our own desert) and what its like to work at a zoo. Programs are challenging and stimulating, but most of all, a lot of fun! Classes are designed for distinct age levels each week. Register early, as classes fill quickly. 760-346-5694 Ext. 2501 www.LivingDesert.org
Thru Aug 27 Summer Discovery Camp. This weekly camp program is for 5-9 year olds who are interested in educational fun! Pre-registration is requested- enrollment is for the whole week of activities. 8:30am-5:30pm, Children’s Discovery Museum. Many other special events for younger children also available all summer long. Children’s Discovery Museum M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm. 760-321-0602 x 101 www.CDMOD.org
Thru Aug 31 Aerial Tramway Summer Pass. Summer Pass holders can enjoy all of the 54-miles of hiking trails, camping and picnicking areas that are available within the 14,000-acre Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. 760-325-1391 www.pstramway.com
Thru SEP 12 Colors of the West: The Paintings of Birger Sandzen. Sven Birger Sandzén (1871-1954), a Swedish-born artist, trained in Paris and participated in its famous fin de siècle milieu. In 1894 he immigrated to the United States and settled in the center of the American prairie in Lindsborg, Kansas where he was invited to become an art professor at Bethany College. Considered a post-Impressionist for his use of color and expressionist in technique, Sandzén vibrant and dynamic paintings of prairie and western landscapes from Kansas to the California coast have been relatively unknown outside the Midwest until recently. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
Thru SEP 26 Modern Masters Celebrate Line and Form. Modernism in art is recognized as a time of unprecedented stylistic growth and change. Artists in the first decades of the twentieth century broke away from academic traditions and embraced a new approach to sculptural form and line drawing. Drawing and working spontaneously on paper and with print-making techniques took on a new urgency as artists worked out their methods freely. In sculpture, artists sought freedom from the constrictions of the past by employing non-traditional materials and exploring bold, abstract forms. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
Thru SEP 30 Living Desert Summer hours. Be sure to get out to the Living Desert and enjoy cooler morning temperatures 8am-1:30pm. Note: last admission is 1pm. 760-346-5694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org
EVERY FIRST TUE Artist Reception - Pairings of Art & Wine. Thru September 7, complimentary wine tasting and appetizers will be provided by select wineries and art will be available to purchase throughout the summer. 5 to 7 pm Old Town Cellar at Old Town La Quinta. 760-771-8950 www.LQAF.com
EVERY TUES Grandparents day. Thru September, one FREE child’s admission with each paying grandparent at the Palm Springs Air Museum. 760-778-6262 www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
EVERY WED Wine Down Wednesdays. Visit any one of the three Jensen's Finest Foods locations and sample premium wines by the glass from 4-6pm for only $4 per glass. 760-325-8282 www.jensensfinefoods.com
EVERY WED Certified Farmers Market in Palm Desert. Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce at the Palm Desert Visitor Center. Located at 72-567 Highway 111. 8am - 12:30pm. Visit www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com
EVERY THURS Global Lens 2010. Through August 12. The popular Global Lens series from the Global Film Initiative. These films, specially selected from developing countries not typically known for their film industry, represent a slice of life from countries such as Vietnam, Peru, Algeria and Serbia. All films are free of charge thanks to a generous grant from Wells Fargo. 5:30 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
EVERY THURS VillageFest. Palm Canyon Drive is closed to vehicle traffic between Amado Road and Baristo Road so you can stroll down the center of the street and browse more than 175 booths offering beautiful art, handcrafted items and unique food. 6-10pm Oct-May, 7-10pm Jun-Sep. 760-320-3781 www.palmspringsvillagefest.com
EVERY THURS Free admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum from 4-8pm during VillageFest. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
EVERY FIRST FRI Free Moonlight Movies (May thru October). The following movies will be presented by the City of La Quinta, Old Town, and Time Warner Cable: June 4 - Where the Wild Things Are, July 2 - The Blindside, August 6 - Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, September 3 - School of Rock, October 1 - Gremlins. 8pm Old Town La Quinta. 760-777-7108 www.la-quinta.org
EVERY FRI Beer Tasting. Visit any of the Jensen's Finest Foods locations between 4pm and 6pm on Fridays and taste up to five beers for just $3 per person. 760-325-8282 www.jensensfinefoods.com
EVERY SAT Wine Tasting. Visit any one of the Jensen's Finest Foods locations on Saturdays between 2 and 5pm and taste four quality wines for only $5 per person. 760-325-8282 www.jensensfinefoods.com
EVERY SAT & SUN College of the Desert Street Fair. Features 340 vendors offering art, crafts, new merchandise and food. 7am- 2pm Oct-May, 7am-noon June-Sept 760-340-1045 www.codstreetfair.com
EVERY SAT Certified Farmers Market in Palm Springs. Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce at the Palm Springs Mall. Located in the parking lot next to Camelot Theatres at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. 8am - 12:30pm. Visit www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com
EVERY SUN Certified Farmers Market in La Quinta. Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce at Old Town La Quinta. Located at 78100 Main Street, a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. 8am - 12:30pm. www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com
EVERY SECOND SUN Free Admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum. With the generous support of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Features programming for all ages and interests including hands-on family activities, live theater and gallery performances, films on art and culture, docent-led spotlight talks and demonstrations of artists at work. 760-322-4800 or visit www.psmuseum.org
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2 Old School #5. Scheduled to perform: (Alphabetical) Afrika Bambaata’s Soul Sonic Force Connie Cover Girls Debbie Deb Sugar Hill Gang Trinere Young Mc Cover Girls Show Me Wishing On A Star Promise Me Because Of You Young Mc Bust A Move Afrika Bambaata’s Soul Sonic Force Planet Rock Looking For The Perfect Beat Debbie Deb Look Out Weekend When I Hear Music Trinere I'll Be All You Ever Need They're Playing Our Song Connie Funky Little Beat Sugar Hill Gang Rappers Delight Apache (Jump On It). 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
3 Famiy Day. Kids activites will be presented by the Natural History Association. Activities take place in the amphitheater in front of the Long Valley Ranger Station. Learn about the plants & animals of the State Park. Palm Springs Aerial TramwayTime: 11am – 2pm. 760-325-1391 www.pstramway.com
4 Independence Day. Be sure to call ahead as some businesses may be closed today and tomorrow.
4 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks. Various locations cross the Valley, including:
The City of Palm Desert salutes America’s birthday with a free Independence Day celebration featuring music, fireworks, and fun at Civic Center Park (Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue). The festivities begin on a patriotic note at 7:15 p.m. with the National Anthem followed at 7:30 p.m. by the Side Street Strutters, who will delight listeners with their uniquely fun brand of Dixieland jazz as the sun sets behind the majestic San Jacinto Mountains.The nighttime sky will light up again at 9 p.m. with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display accompanied by synchronized patriotic and American contemporary music on The Mix 100.5 radio station. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. Private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout the City of Palm Desert. Flashlights are recommended for safety exiting the park. For convenient parking, free air-conditioned shuttle service begins at 6 p.m. and runs throughout the evening from the Gardens on El Paseo (San Pablo side, lower level) to the festivities. 760-346-0611, ext. 352.
Join the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Power Baseball Team as they celebrate an All American 4th of July. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. Game begins at 6:05 p.m. featuring Palm Springs Power Baseball vs.Novato Knicks. Admission will be charged to the game. Gates will open to the general public at 8pm at which time admission will be free. Fireworks will take place at approximately 9:15 p.m. 760-864-6278 www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com
10 Arnel Pineda. Filipino singer-songwriter is currently the lead singer of the rock band Journey. Pineda has enjoyed a successful musical career in Asia for the last 25 years. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
16 Bad Company. One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, England's Bad Company has put its indelible stamp on rock 'n' roll with a straight-ahead, no-frills musical approach that has resulted in the creation of some of the most timeless rock anthems ever. Led by the incomparable singer and songwriter Paul Rodgers, arguably the finest singer in rock 'n ' roll and a huge songwriting talent.8pm Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
17 HBO Boxing. Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight Champion TIMOTHY “Desert Storm” BRADLEY and undefeated top-rated welterweight contender LUIS CARLOS “El Potro” Abregu will go mano-a-mano in a sizzling summer 12-round welterweight rumble 6pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
18 Jackson Browne. Perfomer with southern country rock sound will perform hits including "Stay" and "Jungle Love". 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
19-22 Kids Explore! Summer Classes. Create a musical instrument, make an Indian corn husk doll, play California Indian games…and so much more! In the Kids Explore! summer classes, children ages 5 – 12 learn while having fun. Registration is required; class size is limited. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. 760-833-8169 www.accmuseum.org
22-25 Christmas in July. A four-day grass roots fundraising opportunity organized by local businesses to help the City of Palm Springs with the costs of producing the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. Kick off event during Village Fest. Performance stage, photo opportunities with Santa, information booth, raffle tickets and more. Downtown Palm Springs. www.ChristmasInJulyPS.com
24 Martina McBride. Martina has won the CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year award 4 times, tying her with Reba McEntire for most wins in this category. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
30 REO Speedwagon. One of the most popular and undisputed arena rock kings of the early '80s. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
AUGUST 2010 back to top
3 Art & Wine. Art and wine lovers are invited to the August edition of the fun new summer art event series in Old Town La Quinta, presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) and Old Town Cellar. 5-7 pm. 760-771-8950
5 Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band. Now with his eleventh group of stars in their own right, Ringo will perform some of his solo and Beatles songs and then each band member will take turns performing a hit from their own career. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
7 Rob Thomas. One of modern music’s most compelling and commercially successful artists for more than a decade. Between his solo work, performing lead vocals and songwriting for the band Matchbox Twenty and his various collaborations with iconic artists such as Santana and Mick Jagger. A Special Intimate Performance Benefitting the Sidewalk Angels Foundations. 8pm Fantasy Springs Resorts Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
13 Ted Nugent. Throughout his lengthy career, guitar wildman Ted Nugent has reveled in the controversy and criticism that always seems to follow in his path. However, there's no denying his exceptional talent on the six-string, his knack for penning arena rock anthems, or his standing as one of rock's top live acts. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
14 A day of remembrance. The announcement of VJ Day and the end of World War II. The Museum will be showing a VJ day video in the Buddy Rogers Theater. The viewing time is approximatly 30 minutes and will repeat all day. Palm Springs Air Museum. 760-778-6262 www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
14 Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats. This free show is likely to fill up quickly and getting there early is strongly recommended. The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino featuring two stages side by side. 9pm 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
19 EVERY THURS Free Film Series. Through September 9. This series features four 1950s art-house classics containing beautiful cinematography and a balance of subtlety, action, humor, sentiment, and tragedy, these films present stories of the emotional and physical experiences of family and children. All films are free of charge thanks to a generous grant from Wells Fargo. 5:30 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
15 & 16 Tribute To Elvis. In a very special setting where Elvis lived in 1966 and Honeymooned on May 1 1967, noted Elvis tribute artist Marlon will perform where the King's images "are in the Building" and his presence can be felt. Concert is 2-4pm on Sunday and house tours are available 10-1pm Sun & Mon and 4-5pm Sun. Indoor performance with limited seating. Call 760-322-1192 or visit www.elvishoneymoon.com
20 Steel Pulse “Reggae Fest”. Steel Pulse was formed in 1975 in Birmingham, England, and are known as one of Britain's greatest reggae bands, in terms of creative and commercial success. Opening for Steel Pulse is a local Coachella Valley band, TRIBE-O. TRIBE-O plays Reggae, Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz. They have performed at local festivals, casinos, and theaters throughout Southern California. 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
20 Billy Idol. One the first pop/rock artists to achieve massive success in the early '80s due to a then brand-new U.S. television network, MTV. Mixing his bad-boy good looks with an appealing blend of pop hooks, punk attitude, and a dance beats, Idol quickly rocketed to stardom, 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
27 Huey Lewis & The News. A bar band that made good. With their simple, straightforward rock & roll, the San Francisco-based group became one of America's most popular pop/rock bands of the mid-'80s. Huey's Live at 25 CD and DVD are out May 17th. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
28 & 29 Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. Annual music festival will be held in the resort town of Idyllwild, in the mountains above Palm Springs. 10:30am - 5pm. 951-500-4090 or visit www.idyllwildjazz.com
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EVERY WED THRU SUN Doug Montgomery. Doug is a gifted musician who is equally at home performing Chopin or singing show tunes. The wondrous part is that he does both with great style, verve and talent. 7-11pm Vicky's of Sante Fe. 760-345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
EVERY FIRST SAT Palm Springs Crusin' Association. See over 150 great customs, rods, classic, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles Food, music, trophies, and children's activities. 4-8pm (Sep thru Jun) North lot at Spa Resort Casino. 760-360-9798 www.PalmSpringsCruisinAssociation.com
EVERY SECOND SAT The City of Palm Desert offers free guided tours of its public art collection (with the exception of July and August) at 10:00 a.m. Each month a different portion of the City's outdoor art collection is highlighted in one of three tours; the artwork at the Palm Desert Public Library, in the Civic Center Park and of the El Paseo Invitational Exhibition. Reservations are not required. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and come prepared for a one-hour walking tour. 760-568-1441 www.palmdesertart.org
3 & 4 Celtic Woman. International Irish music phenomenon. Multi-platinum group has appeared on several national television shows including Dancing With The Stars, Today Show and Good Morning America. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
4 Meat Loaf. Grammy award winner has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and his Bat Out Of Hell album trilogy continues to sell hundreds of thousands of copies each year. 8pm Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
6 Labor Day. Please call ahead as some businesses may be closed
9 Rosh Hashana
10 Chickenfoot. The band is made up of some of current rock and roll’s biggest heavyweights – Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony (Van Halen bassist) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer). 8pm Fantasy Springs Resorts Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
11 The Beach Boys. Beginning their career as the most popular surf band in the nation, the Beach Boys finally emerged by 1966 as America's preeminent pop group, the only act able to challenge (for a brief time) the overarching success of the Beatles with both mainstream listeners and the critical community9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
11 Most Beautiful Latina in the World. Beauty contest. 7pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
12 Don Henley. Singer, songwriter, drummer, founding member of The Eagles and a seven-time Grammy Award-winning solo artist. 8pm Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
13 THRU OCT 1 The Aerial Tramway will be closed for Annual Maintenance. 760-325-1391 www.pstramway.com
18 Yom Kippur
18 Sheryl Crow. Her fresh, updated spin on classic roots rock made her one of the most popular mainstream rockers of the '90s. 8pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
19 International Talk Like a Pirate Day (really, look it up)
TBD Children’s Discovery Museum closed for annual maintenance. 760-321-0602 or visit www.cdmod.org
TBD Art. Culture. NightLife at Old Town La Quinta.. Savor delicious summer specials at Hog's Breath Inn, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, and Old Town Bar & Grill. Browse and shop for unique items in all of the Old Town shops. Experience the benefits of Virtual Dolphin Therapy, before or after wine tasting at Old Town Cellar. Enter drawings to win $250 Gift Certificates valid at participating Old Town shops. And to make the experience even more enjoyable, La Quinta Arts Foundation's "Art Under the Umbrellas" moves indoors - as many of these popular artists will exhibit their original artworks in air conditioned galleries created within Old Town storefronts. 5 to 9pm. Call 760-564-1244 or visit visit www.LQAF.com
TBD Palmquist Advanced Round Dance Festival. 38th annual event features partner dancing, similar to ballroom except with the steps choreographed and cued. Palm Springs Pavilion at Sunrise Park. Call 714-838-8192
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EVERY FIRST THURS El Paseo Art Walk. The El Paseo art scene comes alive on the first Thursday of the month, October through May, with artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere in 20 galleries. 5 -9 p.m. 760-346-8885 www.shopelpaseopalmdesert.com
EVERY THURS & SAT Morning Desert Hikes. Explore the desert and learn about the plants, animals and geology that make this area so unique. Meet new friends too. 9-11am National Monument Visitor Center. 760-862-9984
EVERY SUN (Thru June) Sunday Jazz. Vicky's of Santa Fe proudly presents The Desert Cities Jazz Band, with Allen Goodman, leader. Each week features a special guest appearance. 2-pm5.760-345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
1 Regular Hours at Living Desert. Seasonal hours (9am-5pm) resume at Living Desert. Last admission is 4pm. Call 760-346-5694 or visit www.livingdesert.org
2 Hall & Oates. From their first hit in 1974 through their heyday in the '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates' smooth, catchy take on Philly soul brought them enormous commercial success -- including six number one singles and six platinum albums. 8pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
9 Art Under The Umbrellas. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 80 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Call 760-564-1244 or visit www.LQAF.com
9 NBA Basketball. Suns, Mavericks to play in third NBA Game Outdoors. The NBA returns outdoors when the Phoenix Suns play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells. Time is still to be determined. The preseason matchup will be televised nationally, exclusively on TNT. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time online at www.ticketmaster.com
9 Leann Rimes. In 1996, LeAnn Rimes burst out of nowhere with her debut single, "Blue," which immediately captured the attention of country fans across America. It wasn't just the fact that her rich, powerful vocals were remarkably similar to Patsy Cline -- it was the fact that Rimes was only 13 years old. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
11 Indigenous People's Day (CA*)
11 Columbus Day. Please call ahead as some businesses may be closed
16 Bachman & Turner. After many years of fan demand, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, two giants of rock n' roll, are finally reuniting for the first time in more than 20 years. The musicians at the heart of legendary Canadian rock band Bachman -Turner - Overdrive, Bachman & Turner, will be bringing their hit tunes to Spotlight 29 Casino. 8pm. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
16 & 17 American Heat Motorcycle & Hot Rod Weekend. Producers have married a Motorcycle event with stunt shows, live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Call 800-200-4557 www.road-shows.com/american_heat.php
20 Al Green. 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
27 THRU MAY 15 The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies kick-off its new season with a 20th anniversary celebration. The Follies features world-renowned guest stars, the very finest international variety acts, sidesplitting comedy and, of course, that legendary line of long legged lovelies. 760-327-0225 www.psfollies.com
30 Here Come The Mummies. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
30 & 31 Desert Cities Woman Show. Offers 100 displays with interior design secrets, health and wellness tips, fashions, exciting make-overs, anti-aging solutions and many other interests and concerns important to women today. 10am-5pm Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. www.DesertWomansShow.com
31 Annual Golf Cart Parade. What started as a “lark” for the locals in 1964 has grown into a full day of fun and festivity and is a unique Palm Desert tradition. Come for the parade and stay for the whole day! The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast (Parade starts at 1 pm running westbound on El Paseo from San Luis Ray to Ocotillo) And be sure to stick around immediately following the parade as the entertainment in the children’s area will keep your family engaged with live animals, crafts and more! Call the Palm Desert Chamber at 760-346-6111 or visit www.golfcartparade.com
31 Halloween – Boo!
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THRU APRIL 30 Fanciful Flyers: Hummingbirds and Butterflies exhibit at The Living Desert. Over 30 species of butterflies plus hummingbirds roaming freely in a large screened house. 10am - 4:30pm. 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org
EVERY FIRST FRI Art Walk at The Art Place. First Friday's, November though April. Music and fantastic refreshments provide patrons with a festive atmosphere to stroll The Art Walk at The Art Place. 5pm-8pm 760-776-226 www.theartplacepd.com
EVERY FRI & SAT (thru April 24) Improv Comedy Club. Three comedians take the stage inside the club during shows at 8 & 10pm Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827-2946 www.FantasySpringsResort.com
6 Petula Clark. The 2010-2011 Annenberg Theater season will resume again with the Opening Night Benefit Concert starring international recording star Petula Clark. She is an internationally famous singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades. She has sold well in excess of 68 million records and recorded more than 1,000 songs. She has appeared in more than 30 British and American films and is known for her best-selling songs, Downtown, Don’t Sleep in the Subway, This is My Song and I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love. 6pm. Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-4490 www.annenbergtheater.org
6 Jacqueline Cochran Air Show. 6th annual event is free to the public 9am to 4pm preceded by a charity Pancake breakfast beginning at 7am. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Thermal. 760-863-8247 www.jacquelinecochranairshow.org
6-7 Palm Springs Pride Festival. The festival features an, dance floors, main stage entertainment, food vendors, and more. Festival opens at the Palm Springs Stadium at 10AM - 8PM Sat., 10AM - 6PM Sun. Tickets at the gate. The Pride Parade starts at 10am on Sunday on Palm Canyon Dr. from Alejo, South to Ramon. Rd 760-416-8711 www.pspride.org
7 Daylight Saving Time ends. Set your clock back and get an extra hour of sleep.
11 & 27 Art Under The Umbrellas. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 60 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking. 760-564-1244 www.LQAF.com
TBD Art of Food & Wine Festival. This spectacular four-day food and wine festival will tempt your palate and tease your senses. This year’s event includes an opening night culinary competition, celebrity chef demonstrations, cooking and cultural seminars, a golf tournament, a decadent dessert event, charity wine dinners, a concert, and two unique days of Grand Tastings. 866-968-2783 www.ArtofFoodandWine.com
11 Veterans' Day
11 Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. Pay tribute to our Veterans, both young and young at heart. Parade begins at 3:30pm at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon and heads northbound on Palm Canyon to Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade will be a concert at the intersection of Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Concert concludes with fireworks display. 760-323-8272
12 Bill Engvall. Comedian who has toured with the Blue Collar Comedy team as released multiple albums and starred in his own sitcom. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
13 & 14 Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire. Two-day arts & jazz festival featuring approximately 100 artists, jazz entertainment, food, wine and other special exhibits. 10am-4pm Whitewater Park. 760-324-4511 www.ci.rancho-mirage.ca.us
TBD Annual Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival. Featuring both professional (Division I, Sat at 7pm) and pre-professional (Division II, Sun at 4pm) dancers, this popular festival offers exciting choreography in various styles from ballet to modern to hip-hop. Experience the best of what's new in dance! McCallum Theatre. 760-340-2787 www.mccallumtheatre.com
19-21 McCormick's Collector Car Show & Auction. 49th installment of this popular event featuring rare, vintage, antique, exotic and sports cars from around the world. Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 100 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. They will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. They will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. Held on the grounds of The Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Auction will also be broadcast live on the Internet. 760-320-3290 www.classic-carauction.com
20 Blues, Brews and BBQ fourth annual event presented by the La Quinta Arts Foundation. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun complete with Microbrew, BBQ and music, music, music, Blues Style! Come hungry and bring the family for a great day at La Quinta Community Park in La Quinta. 11am-6pm. 760-564-1244 www.LQAF.com
20 Don Felder. 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
24 - 27, DEC 17 - 23 & 26 - JAN 1 WildLights at The Living Desert. This annual holiday event opens the yuletide season with a festive light display, featuring more than 350,000 twinkling lights illuminating the park after dark. This annual event turns the desert into a holiday wonderland. Highlighting the event will be beautiful animated displays, giant Christmas trees, their popular LGB model train exhibits, and the return of the "iceless" skating rink! Cozy, wood-burning fireplaces, food, crafts and nightly live entertainment round out the evening's festivities, as well as a visit from Santa Claus! Separate admission price. 6pm to 9pm. Call 760-346-5694 or visit www.livingdesert.org
25 Thanksgiving. Remember to call ahead as some businesses may be closed.
TBD Annual Indio Powwow. Sponsored by the Cabazon Cultural Museum, the annual powwow brings together hundreds of American Indians from across the United States and Canada to trade, socialize and honor feats of bravery and achievement. Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat 11am-midnight and Sun11am to 7pm. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center. 760-238-5770 www.fantasyspringsresort.com
26-28 Desert Arts Festival. Fine art festivals featuring exceptional artists and craftsmen offering high quality original artwork, from throughout the Western United States. West Coast Artists’ events have been among the highest-rated, superior-quality fine art shows in California. Contemporary craftsmen present unique styles of individually handcrafted functional and decorative pottery, raku, turned wood vessels and gourd art. Among the objects d‘art you will find at any one of the many shows are one-of-a-kind works of sculpture in a variety of media such as bronze, clay, blown glass, paper, metal, stone and wood. Gifted artisans present their original custom designed and fabricated jewelry, art furniture, stained glass, and weavings. There is something for every taste and budget, be it a simple gift or the keepsake of a lifetime. Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. Call 818-709-2907 or visit www.westcoastartists.com
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2 First Day of Chanukah
4-5 Indio International Tamale Festival. Ranked as one of the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation by Food Network. More than 125,000 tamale lovers fill the streets of Old Town Indio to sample every type of tamale one can possibly imagine. Activities include the festive holiday parade, carnival, Mexican Folkloric dancing and a variety of live entertainment for all ages. 10am-6pm Old Town Indio. Call 760-391-4175 or visit www.tamalefestival.net
5 Jazz at the Living Desert with Roger Neumann. Enjoy the great live Jazz Series led by the dynamic saxophonist Roger Neumann and his extraordinary line-up of top West Coast jazz artists. During the 2008-2009 Season each concert will feature the music of a different jazz legend. Reserved cabaret style indoor table seating provides the audience with an intimate and vibrant musical experience. Advance paid reservations are required 4:00 & 6:15 p.m. Call 760-346-5694, ext. 2162 or visit www.livingdesert.org
7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8 Black Crowes. 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
9 Last day of Chanukah
TBD Holiday Celebration. Children will delight in a variety of fun activities, including a special appearance by Santa Claus. There also will be plenty of seasonal revelry for adults, who can sip hot cider and cocoa while enjoying the swinging sounds of holiday favorites played by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Chris Compton and his band. A celebration highlight will occur at 6:15 p.m. with the lighting of a 12-foot-diameter wreath, decorated with energy efficient LED lights and festive ornaments. 5:30 to 7:30pm The Palm Desert Visitor Center. 760-568-1441.
TBD Festival of Lights Parade. Annual event takes place on Palm Canyon Dr. beginning at 5:45 p.m. The parade will begin at Ramon Road and head north to Tamarisk Road. Call 760-325-5749 or visit www.palmsprings-ca.gov
TBD Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities begin at the Mountain Station at 5:30pm with the Palm Springs High School Choir singing a selection of holiday songs. When the tree is lit it can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley. Call 760-325-4537 or visit www.pstramway.com
TBD Holiday Concert. The City of Palm Springs proudly presents the Marine Corps Combat Center Band from Twentynine Palms in a Holiday Concert at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. Tickets are required however. Tickets may be picked up at Palm Springs City Hall or at the Leisure Center in Sunrise Park beginning Nov. X. Concertgoers are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy and/or canned food goods to the concert. www.palmsprings-ca.gov
TBD Annual Winter Gathering and Pow Wow . This annual gathering of the Valley’s native people is a dazzling display of traditional dress, dance, songs, art, craft and food. Doors open at noon daily. Spotlight 29 Casino. Call 800-585-3737 or visit www.Spotlight29.com
TBD Breakfast with Santa! Join the Children’s Discovery Museum and volunteers in ringing in the spirit of the Holidays with our Annual Breakfast with Santa! Entertainment, arts & crafts, a special time with Santa and breakfast treats courtesy of Carl's Jr. Seating is limited. Two sessions only. 9 am and 10:30 am. 760-321-0602 or visit www.cdmod.org
11-12 Desert Arts Festival. Fine art festivals featuring exceptional artists and craftsmen offering high quality original artwork, from throughout the Western United States. West Coast Artists’ events have been among the highest-rated, superior-quality fine art shows in California. Contemporary craftsmen present unique styles of individually handcrafted functional and decorative pottery, raku, turned wood vessels and gourd art. Among the objects d‘art you will find at any one of the many shows are one-of-a-kind works of sculpture in a variety of media such as bronze, clay, blown glass, paper, metal, stone and wood. Gifted artisans present their original custom designed and fabricated jewelry, art furniture, stained glass, and weavings. There is something for every taste and budget, be it a simple gift or the keepsake of a lifetime. Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. Call 818-709-2907 or visit www.westcoastartists.com
18 Ralphie May. 8pm Spotlight 29 Casino. 800-585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
TBD Santa Flies Into Palm Springs Air Museum. Kid’s don’t miss Santa as he arrives by airplane to the Air Museum with goodies for all the kids! 1pm. Part of the Palm Springs Air Museum Commemorative Series. Call 760-778-6262 or visit www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
TBD Holiday Discovery Camp. Are you looking for the right resource for your child 5-9 years old? Look no further. Whether you need the day off to rest, golf or shop- they are a great resource for your child! 8:30am-5:30pm Children’s Discovery Museum. Call 760-321-0602 or visit www.cdmod.org
21 & 22 Andy Williams' Christmas Show. 9pm Agua Caliente Resort Casino 800-585-3737 www.HotWaterCasion.com/TheShow
25 Christmas Day. Call ahead as many businesses and attractions will be closed.
31 New Year's Eve celebrations across the Valley.
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1 New Year’s Day. Happy New Year from everyone at www.BestPalmSprings.com
6-17 Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Founded in 1990 by then Mayor Sonny Bono, the PSIFF is one of the largest film festivals in North America. It features a line up of more than 200 films from 60 countries, seminars, special events and Gala receptions. 760-322-2930 www.psfilmfest.org
15 Art Under The Umbrellas. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 60 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Call 760-564-1244 or visit www.LQAF.com
17 Martin Luther King Day. Call ahead as some businesses will be closed.
TBD Annual Elvis Birthday Celebration. Visit the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon night on May 1, 1967. Features a big celebration, Concert in the Round, cake, surprise guests and celebrities. Present among celebrities will be Glen Glenn Rockabilly Hall of Fame Great and Tommy Sands and of course an Elvis Tribute Artist. Docent tours all day are $25. Concert is $50 (limited seating so book early) Daily tours are also available. Call 760-322-1192 or visit www.elvishoneymoon.com
17-23 Bob Hope Classic.Defending champion Bill Haas will be joined by PGA Tour professionals, plus a bevy of amateurs & sports and entertainment celebrities at four desert courses. Call 888-MRBHOPE 888-672-4673 or visit www.bobhopeclassic.com
25-30 HITS Horse Shows. The HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California is one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the United States and is the home to the HITS Desert Circuit. 760-399-9200 www.hitsshows.com
29-31 Southwest Arts Festival. A premier North American art show in a vast outdoor marketplace has captivated the creative hearts of renowned artists, as well as the attentive eye of serious collectors. Empire Polo Club. 760-347-0676 www.southwestartsfest.com
TBD Thru TBD Palm Spring Chill Baseball. Watch yesterday’s stars train our stars of tomorrow in the NEW California Winter League. Games take place at 10:30am and 1:30pm five days a week at the historic Palm Springs Stadium. 760-778-4487 www.ChillBaseball.com
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1-6, 8-13, 22-27 HITS Horse Shows. The HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California is one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the United States and is the home to the HITS Desert Circuit. 760-399-9200 www.hitsshows.com
2 Groundhog Day
TBD Palm Springs Air Museum Closed For Annual Gala
11-20 Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Ten days of crazy fun with live entertainment including camel and ostrich races and a nightly Arabian Nights musical pageant. There's also a carnival, food of all varieties and lots of shopping. 800-811-FAIR www.datefest.org
TBD Palm Desert Greek Festival. Annual event with great food, dance and many items for sale. Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. 760-568-9901 www.palmdesertgreekfest.org
12 & 19 Art Under The Umbrellas. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 60 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Call 760-564-1244 or visit www.LQAF.com
12-13 Tour de Palm Springs. Annual charity bicycle event. 760-770-4626 www.tourdepalmsprings.com
TBD Annual Car Show in Memory of Dr. Sebastian George. Presented by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association, with net proceeds to Desert Cancer Foundation. Gates open at 9 a.m. parking is $5. No admittance fee, donation to Foundation requested. Indian Wells Tennis Garden. 951-371-5833 www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com
TBD Desert Arts Festival. Fine art festivals featuring exceptional artists and craftsmen offering high quality original artwork from throughout the Western United States. Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. 818-709-2907 www.westcoastartists.com
13 Jazz At The Living Desert. Two performances each date: Early Concert 4:00 p.m.; Late Concert 6:15 p.m. Jazz at the Living Desert is an exciting evening of live jazz with an extraordinary line-up of top West Coast jazz artists. Reserved cabaret style indoor table seating provides the audience with an intimate and vibrant musical experience. A limited number of tickets are available and advance, paid reservations are required. Food and beverages are available for purchase as part of patrons' support for the mission of The Living Desert. For those bringing their own wine, there will be a $5 corkage fee. For further information or to make reservations, call Glenn Scott at 760-346-5694, ext. 2162. www.livingdesert.org
14 Valentine’s Day
18-27 Palm Springs Modernism Week is an annual collaboration between the Modernism Show, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, Palm Springs Historical Society, Palm Springs Modern Committee, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Springs Art Museum focusing on design and architecture events and programs. www.modernismweek.com
TBD Modernism Week, House Tour. Daily Tours by appointment of the estate where Elvis and Pricilla Presley Honeymooned. Tour this Modernism Classic Icon built by major developer of the city, Robert Alexander as The House of Tomorrow and an architectural slide show of the City by noted historian Tony Merchell. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 760-322-1192 or visit www.elvishoneymoon.com
21 President’s Day. Call ahead as some businesses may be closed.
24-26 Annual Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational. Celebrity greats join together for a fun-filled weekend of golf at Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Resort plus social events while supporting a great cause; the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. 760-674-8447 www.franksinatragolf.com
25-27 McCormick's Collector Car Show & Auction. 50th installment of this popular event featuring rare, vintage, antique, exotic and sports cars from around the world. Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 100 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. They will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. They will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. Held on the grounds of The Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Auction will also be broadcast live on the Internet. 760-320-3290 www.classic-carauction.com
TBD Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance. Enjoy this ‘competition of elegance’ featuring more than 150 of the finest examples of classic automobiles, many from private collections and museums. Proceeds will benefit local charities. La Quinta Resort and Club. 760-766-2824 www.DesertConcours.com
TBD Annual Black History Parade. annual parade begins at Baristo Rd. heads northbound on Palm Canyon Dr. ending at Alejo Rd. Following the parade will be the Black History Town Fair at Palm Springs Stadium. 11am. Contact: Desert Highland Unity Center 760-323-8271
TBD Opera Showcase of the Desert Concert. Opera lovers have reason to yell ‘Bravo!’ at this annual concert showcasing the winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Western Region Auditions. Concert features arias and operettas—a great introduction to opera. 6pm The Annenberg Theater of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Call 760-323-0154 or visit www.operashowcaseofthedesert.org
26 Brew at the Zoo. The Living Desert will be home to blues, brew, and barbecue at this annual event! Enjoy a wild selection of craft beer, cocktails, wine, barbecue and other delectable dishes. Tickets include deluxe beverage samples, appetizers, desserts, visits from desert animals, Rockin' Raffle, and the smooth sounds of the Barry Baughn Blues Band. 5-8pm 760-346-5694 ext. 2161 www.livingdesert.org
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1-3 Plant Sale. The Living Desert's Palo Verde Garden Center has long held a reputation for having one of the most complete selections of Southwest desert plants in the state. 10am-4:30pm. 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org
1-6, 8-13 HITS Horse Shows. The HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California is one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the United States and is the home to the HITS Desert Circuit. 760-399-9200 www.hitsshows.com
4 Art Walk. El Paseo Art Walk. The El Paseo art scene comes alive on the first Thursday of the month with artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere in 20 galleries. 5 -9 pm. 760-346-8885 www.shopelpaseopalmdesert.com
6 & 27 Jazz at the Living Desert with Roger Neumann. The music of a jazz legends played by Roger Neumann and Friends. 4pm & 6:15pm. 760-346-5694, ext.2160 www.livingdesert.org
7-20 BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament. The world’s top male and female tennis players will compete in the 36th annual event. 800-999-1585 www.bnpparibasopen.org
9-13 Ninth Annual Festival of Native Film & Culture. This festival is considered to be one of the most respected and celebrated Native American and indigenous film festivals in the U.S. Camelot Theatres. 760-778-1079 www.accmuseum.org
11-14 La Quinta Arts Festival. The 29th anniversary of Southern California's premier fine art celebration presenting 250 renowned artists displaying sculpture, painting, photography, textile, jewelry, mixed media, and fine craft complimented by live entertainment, refreshments and free parking. 10am-5pm at La Quinta Civic Center Park. 760-564-1244 www.LQAF.com
13 Daylight Saving Time Begins. Roll your clock ahead one hour or you might be late!
13 21st Annual Living Desert Gala; "A Wild Affair". One of the Desert Region's social highlights of the year. Tickets are $400.00 per person. 5-9pm. 760-346-5694, ext. 2168 www.gala@livingdesert.org
17 St. Patrick’s Day
TBD Renaissance Festival. Step into a 1450-1600 European Village. The merchants setup their shops to sell their wares, the entertainers gather to perform for noble and peasant alike. Four performance areas. 11am - 9pm Fri & Sat, 11am - 6pm Sun. Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. 800-320-4736 www.renaissanceinfo.com
20-29 Fashion Week El Paseo. Annual event with Fashion, Food & Wine. The venture pairs everyone’s favorite passions — seeing the best in fashion design and enjoying impeccably prepared food with ultra-premium champagnes as well as some of the world’s top varietals and vintages. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo. 760-325-2333 www.fashionweekelpasio.com
26 Art Under The Umbrellas. Featuring over 60 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am-4 pm at Old Town La Quinta. 760-564-1244 www.LQAF.com
28 THRU APR 3 Kraft Nabisco Championship. The first “Major” LPGA tournament of the year features top female golfers. Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage 760-324-4546 www.kncgolf.com
28 THRU APR 3 Girl Bar/Dinah Shore Week. Annual event is the largest lesbian gathering in the world. www.dinahshoreweekend.com or www.thedinah.com
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3-8 The Palm Springs Photo Festival is an intense week-long event for professional, emerging and serious advanced amateur photographers. They are dedicated to providing a rich program intended to inspire, educate and instill or reignite passion for the art and commerce of photography. Hyatt Regency Suites, Korakia Pensione and The Palm Springs Art Museum. 800-928-8314 www.palmspringsphotofestival.com
THRU APR 3 Kraft Nabisco Championship. The first “Major” LPGA tournament of the year features top female golfers. Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage 760-324-4546 www.kncgolf.com
THRU APR 3 Girl Bar/Dinah Shore Week. Annual event is the largest lesbian gathering in the world. www.dinahshoreweekend.com or www.thedinah.com
TBD 8pm McCallum Theatre. 760-340-2787 www.mccallumtheatre.com
TBD Indian Wells Art Festival. A premier fine arts festival attracting thousands annually. Featuring 200 judged and juried artists and hundreds of pieces of one-of-a-kind artwork available for sale. Watch Glass Blowing, Monumental Rock Sculpting, Wood Carving, Pottery Wheel Demonstrations, Weaving and Mural Painting. Glass, Beadmaking and Canvas Stretching Demonstrations all day! Indian Wells Tennis Garden 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (Gates close at 4:30). 760-346-0042 www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com
TBD 8pm Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-4490 www.annenbergtheater.org
TBD Spring Holiday Day Camp. Are you looking for the right resource for your child 5-9 years old? Whether you need the day off after the Holiday to rest, golf or shop, The Children's Discovery Museum is the resource for your child. 8:30am-5:30pm. 760-321-0602 www.cdmod.org
TBD Jensen's Famous Western Style BBQ. Smokin' Good BBQ. Tri Tip, Ribs, Chicken and Jensen's Own Sausage all barbecued to perfection. 760-325-8282 www.jensensfinefoods.com
8-11 White Party. Drawing more than 20,000 gay men from all over the world it's one of the largest events on the US party circuit. After-hours events and pool parties. 888-777-8886 www.jeffreysanker.com
9 Art Under The Umbrellas. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 60 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking. Call 760-564-1244 or visit www.LQAF.com
TBD Annual Taste of Palm Springs. Features restaurants and food resources spotlighting savory cuisines from a diverse group of casual and fine dining establishments situated throughout the Coachella Valley. Proceeds from the evening will once again be donated to the AIDS Assistance Program. Palm Springs Convention Center 5pm-9pm 760-322-3554 www.tasteofpalmsprings.com
15 Tax Day. Need we say more?
TBD Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Annual alternative music festival will feature a mix of artists on multiple stages. This year's line-up will feature more than 130 acts. Empire Polo Field in Indio. www.coachella.com
TBD Party for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration. Held on-site at The Living Desert, visitors can get back to nature with fun activities for the kids, live entertainment, an art show, plant giveaways, and of course, all the cool animals at the zoo! There will also be many vendors and exhibitors, who are carefully chosen not only for the products they sell, but for their expertise and knowledge about desert life, education, preservation, and conservation. General Admission will be half price in honor of the celebration, members are free. 9:00am – 5:00pm Living Desert 760-346-5694 ext. 2000 www.livingdesert.org
22 Earth Day
TBD Open Call 2011 Talent Competition. Open Call presents the Coachella Valley's best performers ages 10 to 75+ in an exciting talent competition, with finalists appearing on stage in four performances. This annual sell-out event has become an audience favorite — fun for the entire family. Thursday and Friday evening and Saturday matinee audience members vote for their favorite act. The winners will be announced at Saturday evening's final performance. Thu & Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm. McCallum Theatre. 760-340-2787 www.mccallumtheatre.com
24 Easter Sunday
24 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. More than 3,000 strategically hidden eggs and a special visit from the Easter Bunny on a fire engine. Palm Springs Firemen’s Association annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Ruth Hardy Park. 9am 760-323-8181
24 Publisher's Birthday Gala. Celebrate the birthday of one of Coachella Valley's finest. 760-668-6863
TBD Stagecoach. Annual Country Music event is one of the top U. S.destination festivals with more than 100,000 music fans in attendance last year. This year's line-up is led by a foursome of country superstars. Performing headliners: Keith Urban and Toby Keith--both making their STAGECOACH debuts--and the returning Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland, both of whom performed at 2007's inaugural STAGECOACH. Empire Polo Field, Indio. www.stagecoachfestival.com
TBD 17th Annual Elvis Honeymoon Weekend. The ultimate Elvis experience comes to life. Enjoy concerts and visit the Honeymoon hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla lived and honeymooned in 1967 and featured in Fodor’s California 2010. Proceeds support the Palm Springs Historical Society. 760- 322-1192 www.elvishoneymoon.com
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5 Cinco de Mayo
TBD Jensen's Famous Western Style BBQ. Smokin' Good BBQ. Tri Tip, Ribs, Chicken and Jensen's Own Sausage all barbecued to perfection. 760-325-8282 www.jensensfinefoods.com
8 Mother's Day. Don’t forget all those important “moms” in your life.
8 Mother's Day Breakfast & Late Spring Garden Walk. You'll meet near the Admissions area before the park opens to the public, and be transported by shuttle to your destination. The morning begins with a delightful continental breakfast at the NEW Stephen B. Chase Administrative Complex. Afterwards, take a tour of the gardens with the knowledgeable Garden Department staff, followed by a wildflower walk with Mother Nature. Paid reservations are required. 7:30 am Living Desert 760-346-5694, ext. 2506 www.livingdesert.org
8 Top of the Tram - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. Peaks Restaurant will be serving a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet, from 11am until 4pm. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 760.325.4537 or visit our website at www.pstramway.com
TBD Film Noir Festival. Founded in 2000 by the late mystery author and Palm Springs community leader Arthur Lyons, this unique festival features an eclectic mixture of landmark and obscure vintage movies from the classic film noir era. Laden with period post war cynicism, these glorious black and white films are filled with suspense, sexuality and crime portrayed from the perspective of the criminals. Each year, the festival showcases the best of film noir accentuated by a scintillating array of movie stars who appear on stage for post screening Q&A discussions, autographs and book signings. Camelot Theater. 760-325-6565 www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org
30 Memorial Day
30 Memorial Day Flower Drop. This is a very special day at Palm Springs Air Museum. The brief Memorial service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. In their honor, they highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell. This most impressive ceremony is their way of saluting our fallen comrades. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Palm Springs Air Museum 1pm. Call 760-778-6262 www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
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EVERY FIRST TUE Artist Reception - Pairings of Art & Wine. Thru TBD, complimentary wine tasting and appetizers will be provided by select wineries and art will be available to purchase throughout the summer. 5 to 7 pm Old Town Cellar at Old Town La Quinta. 760-771-8950 www.LQAF.com
EVERY TUES Grandparents day. Thru September, one FREE child’s admission with each paying grandparent at the Palm Springs Air Museum. 760-778-6262 www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
THRU SEP 29 Living Desert Summer hours. Be sure to get out to the Living Desert and enjoy cooler morning temperatures 8am-1:30pm. Note: last admission is 1pm. 760-346-5694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org
EVERY THURS Concerts in the Park. Free concerts every Thursday in June presented by the City of Palm Desert. 7:30 p.m. at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater (Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue). Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. 760-346-0611, ext. 662
TBD Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Indulge your palate with delectable cuisines from some of the best cafes, bistros and restaurants this beautiful desert oasis community has to offer! Over 100 restaurants will participate. Special price-fixed three-course menus offered at just $24 or $36 per person. www.PalmSpringsRestaurantWeek.com
THRU JULY Palm Springs Power Baseball. The 2010 POWER season will begin June 4th and run through July 24th, with games beginning at 7:05pm five days a week at Palm Springs Stadium. 760-864-6278 www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com
TBD Annual Firemans Fish Fry. Popular annual event to raise money for local charities. Fresh Rainbow Trout dinner prepared by the Palm Springs Firefighters. 5pm Ruth Hardy Park. Call 760-323-8186
EVERY THURS Global Lens 2011. Through August. The popular Global Lens series from the Global Film Initiative. These films, specially selected from developing countries not typically known for their film industry, represent a slice of life from countries such as Vietnam, Peru, Algeria and Serbia. All films are free of charge thanks to a generous grant from Wells Fargo. 5:30 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org
19Father’s Day. Don’t forget all the dads in your life.
19 Father's Day Breakfast & Behind-the-Scenes with Giraffe. Bring Dad to this special behind-the-scenes, where he can get up close and personal with our inquisitive long-necks! Before breakfast, join our zoo keepers for a once-in-a-lifetime visit at the Giraffe barn, where you and your guests will go behind the scenes to feed our beautiful reticulated giraffes and learn about this extraordinary endangered species. Then enjoy a delightful continental breakfast at the NEW Stephen B. Chase Administrative Complex. Paid reservations are required. This event sells out quickly, so book early! 7am. 760-346-5694, ext. 2506 www.LivingDesert.org
Thru Aug 5 Summer ZooCamp. Catch the excitement of Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert! ZooCamp is offered in seven weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 noon. Campers learn about plants and animals, the environment (including our own desert) and what its like to work at a zoo. Programs are challenging and stimulating, but most of all, a lot of fun! Classes are designed for distinct age levels each week. Register early, as classes fill quickly. 760-346-5694 Ext. 2501 www.LivingDesert.org
Thru Aug 26 Summer Discovery Camp. This weekly camp program is for 5-9 year olds who are interested in educational fun! Pre-registration is requested- enrollment is for the whole week of activities. 8:30am-5:30pm, Children’s Discovery Museum. Many other special events for younger children also available all summer long. Children’s Discovery Museum M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm. 760-321-0602 x 101 www.CDMOD.org
TBD ShortFest 2011. The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. What makes this year's ShortFest so exciting? The move to June means they've been getting a record number of entries - with even more great shorts than usual that are tickling their programmers' fancy! The gifted programming team is putting together an amazing selection of more than 320 new short films, programmed in 90-minute packages featuring a splendid array of thematically-linked stories, including a dazzling selection of comedies, thrillers, films noir, dramas, romances, animated shorts and documentaries. This year's Festival line-up will include an especially exciting showcase of special programs, theme parties, seminars and master classes.
An Oscar® qualifying event, in the Festival's first 15 years, 68 short films premiering at ShortFest have gone on to win Academy Award® nominations, including four of this year's nominees. This world-class Festival is the largest and most celebrated event of its kind in North America, and our acclaimed film selection is only one of the reasons why.
Here's your chance to join the more than 20,000 film enthusiasts, filmmakers, industry members and press who attend the Festival each year, and kick off your summer with seven days of exhilarating experiences! Ticket packages are available now! 760-322-2930 www.psfilmfest.org
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