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March Revelry – an art exhibit
March Revelry is an art exhibit at the Stephen Baumbach Gallery in Palm Springs, CA. The show opens on Wednesday, March 1 to coincide with the First Wednesday Art Walk at the Backstreet Arts District where artist-owned galleries are open until 8pm. The exhibition runs the entire month of March and features abstract impressionist painter …
Art exhibition: “35 Years of Art to End AIDS”
Treatment Action Group (TAG) is pleased to present the exhibition “35 Years of Art to End AIDS” at Melissa Morgan Fine Art in Palm Desert. The exhibition features selected works from TAG’s Limited Art Editions Collection and will run from March 17 through April 7. The opening reception, free and open to the public, is …
Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival
The festival runs Sunday through Wednesday at the Palm Springs Cultural Center and features 17 films selected from various U.S. and international film festivals. Many of the screenings will be followed by Q&As with actors, directors, writers and producers.
Mizell Center programs
The Mizell Center offers multiple no-cost or low-cost programs every weekday for members of the community ages 55 and older. Check the schedule linked below to find out what’s happening this week.
Author Talk with Pam Jenoff
Author Talk with Pam Jenoff
Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire Register to attend the virtual talk here. View upcoming events here. See past events here.
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 this meeting will be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location. The meeting will be recorded, and the audio file will be available from the Office of the City Clerk and will be posted on the city’s YouTube channel, as soon as …
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Play: “Hand to God”
Coachella Valley Repertory closes its 2022-2023 season with the irreverent and hilarious, five-time Tony Award nominee and winner of Best New Play, HAND TO GOD by Robert Askin. Audiences will laugh and, perhaps, wonder if they shouldn’t be quite so totally entertained. It is truly a wild and wonderful ride! HAND TO GOD runs March …
Hand to God
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program. However, things get slightly out of hand and do not go according to plan. Tackling the nature of …
Palm Springs Sunshine Sisters: Koffi Central
Palm Springs Sunshine Sisters: Koffi Central
Join other Palm Springs Sunshine Sisters for coffee and conversation!
VillageFest Board meeting
VillageFest Board meeting
There will be no in-person public access to the meeting location. To find the Zoom link for this meeting, or to review the meeting agenda, visit: https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25460/15.
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Flow in the Park
Flow in the Park
Hoopers, jugglers, dancers and others are invited to the northwest corner of Ruth Hardy Park (at the Desert Healthcare Wellness park) for a free gathering. Bring your flow toys and join in!
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Palm Springs Career Fair 2023
Palm Springs Career Fair 2023
Palm Springs Community Career Fair 2023 - “Oh, the Places You Will Go.” The gate opens at 4:30 PM, and the official program and speaker session starts at 5 PM. Pre-register for a chance to win two $50 gift cards in our giveaway! Find the registration form on our website. Discover local opportunities and find …
Drag4Drag Rally Fundraiser
Drag4Drag Rally Fundraiser
Join hosts Miss Rusty Waters and Christopher Durbin to help raise funds for a planned rally in support of the drag community planned for next month. Enjoy drag performances, an auction, bar games, and hear from speakers during this event at Hunters.
Author talk: Louise Miller
Author talk: Louise Miller
Author Louise Miller will be joining us for a talk about her newest book, "Friends With Benefits: Never Underestimate the Power of a Cold Nose" on Thursday, March 30, at 6pm in the community room at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. She'll be speaking about the history of pets in the lives of humans and …
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Palm Springs Speaks Speaker Series: Former U.S. Senator Al Franken
Palm Springs Speaks Speaker Series: Former U.S. Senator Al Franken
The Friends of the Palm Springs Library are excited to announce that the fourth Palm Springs Speaks Speaker Series will relaunch with a talk by Former U.S. Senator Al Franken. The talk will take place at the Richards Center for the Arts (the Palm Springs High School Auditorium), located at 2248 Ramon Rd., on Friday, …
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Cheeky Charity’s Sassy Soiree
Cheeky Charity’s Sassy Soiree
Join us for our open bar, delicious hor d'oeuvres (catered by the culinary wizard Lynn Hammond), entertainment (including a live body painting exhibit, drag shows, and world class cello performance) as well as a "butt-centric" silent auction. Hosted by the fabulous Alexander Rodriguez and Sherry Vine. Art exhibited and silent auctioned by Aaron Jay Young, …
Dance Ranch Palm Springs: Friday dance
Dance Ranch Palm Springs: Friday dance
Join for a great night of country western dancing, including two-step, waltz, shadow, East and West Coast swing and line dances. It all happens on Fridays at Step By Step, located at 316 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Admission is $5. If you’re new to dancing, join at 7 p.m. for lessons. You …
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Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
Local farmers and vendors offer fresh agricultural and related products for market-goers to browse and purchase.
House Party PS: Pink Saturday
House Party PS: Pink Saturday
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, Joe Troncoso and Carl Schreier invite you to HOUSE PARTY PS: PINK SATURDAY on Saturday, April 1st from 4 to 7pm. Get your pink on and show us how pretty in pink you can be. Special entertainment will be provided by American Idol’s DAVID HERNANDEZ, drag star BILLY L’AMOUR, STEVEN MICHAEL’S WATER LILLIES featuring the DESERT FLAGGERS and DJ Abie …
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JANSSEN ARTSPACE PROUDLY PRESENTS "SIX". Please join us in celebration of our Six Year Anniversary! Enjoy a cocktail or a glass of champagne while mingling and celebrating with the community of Palm Springs and view some wonderful pieces of art from our current Spring Exhibition "POP!" all artwork will receive a 10% price reduction for …
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Opera in the Park
Opera in the Park
Opera in the Park will be in Sunday, April 2 from 5:30-7:30PM at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs. The free concert will feature accomplished opera professionals and will be accompanied by a professional orchestra. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic-style dinner and enjoy the evening of beloved opera arias. Limited tables in the …
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Mizell Center programs
The Mizell Center offers multiple no-cost or low-cost programs every weekday for members of the community ages 55 and older. Check the schedule linked below to find out what’s happening this week.
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Performance: Giorgi and Anna Fedorova-Latso
Performance: Giorgi and Anna Fedorova-Latso
The CV Philharmonic Society and the Palm Springs Cultural Center are pleased to announce a special performance by world-renowned piano duo Giorgi and Anna Fedorova-Latso on April 4. The evening will feature piano duets composed and arranged for four hands on one piano. Attendees are encouraged to come early and socialize with fellow chamber music …
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First Wednesday Art Walk
First Wednesday Art Walk
The Backstreet Art District's First Wednesday Art Walk is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight.
Rock The Park: Bee Gees Gold
Rock The Park: Bee Gees Gold
Come enjoy the music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under when the next free concert in Downtown Park takes place, courtesy of The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. These tribute band concerts are held the first Wednesday of each month between December and May, weather permitting.
The Gand Band: Blues Caravan
The Gand Band: Blues Caravan
Wednesday is Blues Night, and this blues will ROCK the house! The Gand Band hosts their monthly blues event featuring a different out-of-town guest each time. This concert features Brigitte Purdy, winner of the L.A. Critics Award for Best Female Blues Artist. A multi-faceted singer, songwriter, and radio personality, Brigitte has also been a backup …
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VillageFest
VillageFest
This Thursday night street fair, featuring arts, crafts, food and entertainment, takes place weekly (weather permitting) in downtown Palm Springs along Palm Canyon Drive. Find a list of vendors (or apply to be one) here.
Terry Gilliam Retrospective: “12 Monkeys”
Terry Gilliam Retrospective: “12 Monkeys”
Palm Springs Rewinds: Terry Gilliam Retrospective Experience Terry Gilliam's must-see films on the largest screen in the Coachella Valley! "12 MONKEYS" - April 6 at 7 p.m. Traveling back in time isn't simple, as James Cole (Bruce Willis) learns the hard way. Imprisoned in the 2030s, James is recruited for a mission that will send …
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Little Women the Musical
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s American classic, this Civil War-era tale of love and family follows the adventures of sisters Jo (Georgia Smith), Meg (April Mejia), Beth (Jackie Padgett), and Amy (Katrina Dixon) March. Additional cast includes Laurie Holmes as Marmee March, Michele Davis as Aunt March, Jesus Sandoval as Laurie Laurence and David Brooks …
Desert Art Center: Art party
Desert Art Center: Art party
The Desert Art Center welcomes everyone to this opening reception for our new show. Come meet the artists, mingle and enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine on the back lawn. Free!
Fellini Retrospective: “I vitelloni”
Fellini Retrospective: “I vitelloni”
The Palm Springs Cultural Center's Fellini Retrospective is the latest stop of Fellini 100 Tour, a worldwide tribute to Fellini's centennial, featuring exhibitions by major museums and film institutes and coordinated by Cinecittà. I VITELLONI – April 7th at 7 p.m. Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a …
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Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
Local farmers and vendors offer fresh agricultural and related products for market-goers to browse and purchase.
Palm Springs Fire Foundation: Easter egg hunt & pancake breakfast
Palm Springs Fire Foundation: Easter egg hunt & pancake breakfast
More than 3,000 strategically hidden eggs and a special visit from the Easter Bunny on a fire engine will kick off the Palm Springs Fire Foundation’s 57th annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 8. The 9 a.m. hunt at Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, has long been a beloved tradition in Palm Springs …
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Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited to participate in the Palm Springs Fire Foundation's annual egg hunt at Ruth Hardy Park, and everyone is invited to the free breakfast provided by Merchain Catering.
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Screwball Sundays: “The Philadelphia Story”
Screwball Sundays: “The Philadelphia Story”
Welcome to Screwball Sundays! Join us for a hilarious journey through the greatest screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age at the Historic Camelot Theatre. Featuring wacky plots, witty dialogue, and zany characters that continue to delight longtime fans and new audiences alike. We believe that great movies are meant to be shared, so bring your …
Bad Movie Bashing
Bad Movie Bashing
The local comedy team Bad News From Outer Space is returning for their second season at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. On Easter Sunday, April 9th at 8:00PM, they will be hosting a screening of the cult classic monster movie "Night of the Lepus." The movie follows a science experiment which turns the cuddliest creatures …
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From the archives: “Art, Design and the Look of Optimism”
From the archives: “Art, Design and the Look of Optimism”
Join Deserted Films at the Palm Springs Cultural Center for a curated and contextualized evening of short, nontheatrical films (educational films, industrials, home movies and commercials) from the Deserted Films archives and elsewhere, celebrating the power of the creative spirit. What did “the future” look like to American automotive manufacturers? How did mid-century advertisements talk …
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Family Fun Fest: A free community event
Family Fun Fest: A free community event
Family Fun Fest! From 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. outside at the Palm Springs Stadium. A free fun time for the whole family. There will be crafts, games and more. Visit each booth and mark your card from every participating organization and enter to win a prize basket!
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs Dedication: Ann Sheffer
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs Dedication: Ann Sheffer
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will honor public arts visionary and humanitarian, Ann Sheffer, with the 460th star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs in the category of Humanitarian. The star will be unveiled in the Downtown Palm Springs Park on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The Star Dedication Ceremony is …
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Documentary premiere: “Courage”
Documentary premiere: “Courage”
The Rotary Club of Palm Springs, in cooperation with filmmaker Bill Lowe, is presenting a 55-minute documentary film of two American POWs of the German and Japanese during WWII, along with five men imprisoned during the Vietnam War at the Hanoi Hilton. Come listen to their stories, meet them and ask questions in person at …
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Musical event: “A Marvelous Party”
Don't miss "A Marvelous Party" celebrating the words, music, wit and style of Sir Noel Coward. The musical event will be presented for two nights only – April 14 and 15 – at Coachella Valley Repertory. Sir Noël Coward was an English playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what …
Play: “The Garbologists”
Lindsay Joelle’s “finely crafted play, laced with wit and wisdom” (Broadway World) THE GARBOLOGISTS rounds out the 15th Season for Dezart Performs (www.dezartperforms.org) April 14 – 23. As the lives of a white conservative and a Black liberal working together in a New York City garbage truck become more entwined, they discover some things are easier to toss than others. It is a …
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California Wine Private Tasting
California Wine Private Tasting
BUY TICKETS Price: $75 ($45 tax deduction) Skip the lines at the tasting rooms and try the best garagiste wines from California—offerings that cannot be found anywhere in the valley except at this hip and elegant midcentury lounge. Winemakers will share the fascinating stories behind their products, along with small bites and wine tasting.
Event: Art in the Park in the Dark
Event: Art in the Park in the Dark
Lasers and flaggers and bikes, oh my! The first-ever Art in the Park in the Dark will take place from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Demuth Park on Mesquite Avenue, between the pickleball courts and the playground. The event is part of World Art Day, in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. …
Palm Desert 45-65 Singles Dinner Club: Clandestino
Palm Desert 45-65 Singles Dinner Club: Clandestino
Join other members of the Palm Desert 45-65 Singles Dinner Club for dinner at Clandestino in Palm Springs.
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Screwball Sundays: “The Lady Eve”
Screwball Sundays: “The Lady Eve”
Welcome to Screwball Sundays! Join us for a hilarious journey through the greatest screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age at the Historic Camelot Theatre. Featuring wacky plots, witty dialogue, and zany characters that continue to delight longtime fans and new audiences alike. We believe that great movies are meant to be shared, so bring your …
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Rally: Drag4Drag
Rally: Drag4Drag
Join hosts Bella da Ball, DJ Galaxy, and The Durbins at the "Forever Marilyn" statue at this event designed to show support for the drag community, which is coming under increasing attack across the country. Dress in drag and bring a protest sign to show your solidarity!
Nickel City Opera: West Gala Dinner
Nickel City Opera: West Gala Dinner
Nickel City Opera West will host a sneak peak of the events planned for the Coachella Valley at the Inaugural Gala Dinner with a 4 course menu by Chef Ernie of Mario’s Italian Cafe. Opera arias will be presented throughout the evening from Metropolitan Opera singer and Artistic Director Valerian Ruminski and his opera colleagues. …
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Movies in the Park: Barefoot in the Park
Movies in the Park: Barefoot in the Park
In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie (Jane Fonda), a free spirit, and Paul Bratter (Robert Redford), an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel (Mildred Natwick), who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with …
“The Need to Grow”: Documentary film screening
“The Need to Grow”: Documentary film screening
Wednesday, April 19 @ 6:00 p.m. Film Screening: "The Need to Grow." The program will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Palm Springs Public Library. As earth day approaches, this documentary film provides insight into the challenges and future of growing food. With only 60 years of farmable soil …
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Terry Gilliam Retrospective: “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”
Terry Gilliam Retrospective: “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”
Palm Springs Rewinds: Terry Gilliam Retrospective Experience Terry Gilliam's must-see films on the largest screen in the Coachella Valley! "FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS" - April 20 at 7 p.m. Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas with …
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Manilow! Songs That Make The Whole World Sing
Manilow! Songs That Make The Whole World Sing
Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus is excited to present "MANILOW! Songs that Make the Whole World Sing." The genius of Barry Manilow will be on full display in this concert by Modern Men, who will perform songs like "Mandy," "Can’t Smile Without You," "Copacabana" and "Jump Shout Boogie." This is a performance not to …
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Well in the Desert: Fundraiser
Well in the Desert: Fundraiser
The Well in the Desert is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. A reception will be followed by a sit-down dinner, and then a musical offering with well-known vocalists. The cost is $175 per person or $1,750 for a table of …
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Movies in the Park: “Barefoot in the Park”
Movies in the Park: “Barefoot in the Park”
Enjoy Cinema Under the Stars in the new Downtown Palm Springs Park! After a successful debut last summer, the Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing back Movies in the Park for its second season! Featuring classic comedies and musicals from the fifties and sixties, the free movies begin at sundown in the new Downtown Park, across …
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Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus: “Notorious”
The leading ladies who rock our worlds. The scoundrels and villains we love to hate. Those unforgettable divas who make Broadway shows so irresistible. These are the characters we celebrate this spring at the Annenberg Theater. From Eva Perón to Agatha Hannigan to Dolly Levi. Annie Oakley to the Baker's Wife to Ursula from The …
30th anniversary celebration of “Tinseltown’s Queer” TV show
30th anniversary celebration of “Tinseltown’s Queer” TV show
Long before Will & Grace, Brokeback Mountain, Queer Eye or RuPaul, there was Nicholas Snow and Tinseltown’s Queer. On Friday, April 28 (7pm ‘til 9pm) at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, be part of queer media history as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nicholas Snow’s ground-breaking public access television show, Tinseltown’s Queer. The celebratory evening of iconic archival television clips features some of …
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“Preservation Matters” symposium
In ongoing efforts to educate and inspire the public, Palm Springs’ Historic Site Preservation Board presents its ninth annual PRESERVATION MATTERS symposium, April 29-30, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Mayor Grace Garner will welcome attendees to the symposium and Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein will moderate a panel discussion on the economics …