Beatnik Bazaar Through June 29
Handmade & Vintage Goods, Local Art, Jewelry, Photography & Crafts, And Much More!
Time/Place: 8am-2pm / 61597 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
Contact: 760-475-4860 / www.facebook.com/BeatnikLounge
Acting Up Again - A Festival of One Act Plays May 31-June 2
A festival of four one-act plays that will both amuse you and stimulate your intellect is being presented by the Sun City Performing Arts Club. Reserved cabaret seating and an open bar make this fun event one that you should plan to attend.
Time/Place: 7-9:15pm / Sierra Ball Room, Mountain View Club House, Sun City Palm Desert
Contact: 760-797-5305 / www.scpdca.com
Contact in the Desert: UFO Conference May 31-June 3
The most comprehensive lineup of experts ever assembled will lecture on the latest developments in UFO studies, government disclosure, ancient civilizations, crop circles, and more. Attendees from all over the globe gathering for panel discussions, workshops, film screenings, speaker meet & greets, night sky gazing, and tours of the areas historic UFO sites.
Time/Place: Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Contact: 760-660-8484 / www.contactinthedesert.com
Geater Palm Springs Restaurant Week May 31-June 9
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is a 10-day dining event taking place at restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley. Participating restaurants offer special lunch and dinner menus at set prices for diners to enjoy.
Contact: www.dinegps.com
Palm Springs Firefightes Fish Fry June 1
The much loved annual event features fried trout, corn on the cob, slaw and beverages along with live music and dancing through the night. Admission is just $10 per person.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Ruth Hardy Park: 700 E. Tamarisk Road
Contact: 760-323-8181 / www.palmspringsca.gov
World Environment Day June 2
Join us for an environmental networking and brainstorming session, an Environmental Art Exhibition & contest awards ceremony. Live entertainment with muse Symara Stone and Flowbox Circus & Aerial Arts begins at 3pm! Farm to Table food demos with local chefs all afternoon.
Time/Place: 2-5pm / Palm Springs Pavilion
Contact: www.yoursustainablecity.com
Rancho Mirage Night at the Ballpark June 4
OC Pirates -vs- Palm Springs Power. Along with FREE admission to the game, Rancho Mirage residents will receive a complimentary hot dog, bag of chips and a soda or bottled water. Proof of Rancho Mirage residency is required and up to four children per adult are welcome.
Time/Place: 7pm / Palm Springs Stadium
Contact: 760-324-4511 / www.ranchomirageca.gov
The Art Place Art Walk June 5
Trusted by designers and homeowners for over 20 years as the one-stop-shop for all your decor needs, you will find the finest selection of fine art, design, and high-end furniture. Park on site and spend an afternoon perusing nearly a dozen fine art galleries & interior design boutiques.
Time/Place: 4-7pm / 41801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert
Contact: 760-776-2268 / www.artplacepd.com
Summer in Provence at Cooking With Class June 5
Instructor: Executive Chef Janet Ebright. Join us for an evening of French culinary delights! Our Menu: Le Grand Aioli platter with radish, tomato, radicchio, haricot vert and shrimp, Soup au pistou with grilled sourdough, Pan roasted chicken paillard with pan roasted peewee potatoes and lemons, Summer blackberry financiers. $65 Per Person special summer pricing!
Time/Place: 6-8pm / 47875 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta
Contact: 760-777-1161 / www.cookingwithclasslq.com
Splash House June 7-9
Splash House is what you get when you mix up fun-loving people, with some rocking pool parties, and an escape to sunny Palm Springs, California. Its a little slice of paradise where friendships are forged as people dance to the best in house, disco, and electronica.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Palm Springs
Contact: www.splashhouse.com
Shavuot Retreat June 7-11
Enjoy a retreat of friendship and inspiration featuring guest speakers, First class accommodations and fine Kosher dining all in the beautiful setting of the Indian Wells Mountains. The event will feature Gourmet Catered Cuisine, a 24 Hour Tea Room, All Night Learning, Minyanim, Kids Program, Dynamic Speakers, Glatt Kosher - Cholov Yisroel, and a Matchmaker on Board.
Time/Place: Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage
Contact: 310-772-0000 / www.jemretreats.com
Coachella Movies in the Park June 7 & 14
June 7: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. June 14: Aquaman. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Time/Place: 7:30pm / Veterans Memorial Park
Contact: 760-398-3502 / www.coachella.org
Palm Springs Chamber Installation & Business Awards Luncheon June 14
$75 per person. Tables of 10 $750.
Time/Place: 11:30am-1pm / Renaissance Palm Springs
Contact: 760-322-6000 / www.pschamber.org
Rockin Sock Hop June 14
Come dressed to listen and dance to the music from the 50s and 60s and enjoy hot dogs provided by Sonic Drive-in and ice cream sodas. Each item is only 25 cents. Join all the hip cats and dolls who will be participating in the rocking 50/50 raffle.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Cathedral City Senior Center
Contact: 760-321-1548 / www.cathedralcenter.org
Joshua Tree Pride June 14-16
Friday: Queerated Gallery Opening Reception. Saturday: Mermaid March, BBQ & Bands, Stonewall 50th Anniversary One-Act and Comedy hosted by Shann Carr. Sunday: Brunch & Music, Youth Slam Poetry, Poet Claudia Rodriguez, Pride & Poetry.
Time/Place: The Shops at Zannys: 61877 Twentynine Palms Highway
Contact: www.jtpride.org
Palm Springs International ShortFest Film Festival June 18-24
A highly competitive festival, the ShortFest receives over 5,000 submissions from over 100 countries around the globe. Approximately 325 shorts are selected and screened in 90-minute themed programs, with many of the remaining titles available for viewing in the Market. An Oscar, BAFTA, and Los Premios Goya-qualifying festival, ShortFest has presented more than 100 shorts that have gone on to receive Oscarnominations and/or awards.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs
Contact: 800-898-7256 / www.psfilmfest.org
Coachella Valley Chamber Business Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting June 25
This years event is Behind the Mask, Coachella Valley Superheroes, celebrating professionals that make a difference in our community. A cocktail and silent auction reception will welcome guests.
Time/Place: 5:30-8:30pm / Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Contact: 760-347-0676 / www.gcvcc.org
Maclins Open Air Market Every Wed. & Sat.
More than 400 vendors and thousands of shoppers. Regional cuisine and various snack foods are available. Parking is free and a small admission fee is charged to shoppers. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here.
Time/Place: 4-10pm / Riverside County Fairground, Indio
Contact: www.maclinmarkets.com
VillageFest Every Thursday
Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive and the result is one of Southern Californias most popular weekly events: VillageFest!
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive
Contact: 760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org
College of the Desert Street Fair Every Sat. & Sun.
With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmers market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more.
Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
Contact: 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com