Modernism Week’s annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP (Community and Meeting Place), tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends.
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival started as a celebration for the end of the annual date harvest in the Coachella Valley. The event today remains true to those agricultural roots with livestock exhibits and cooking demonstrations featuring dates.
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A piece of the past is always with Greater Palm Springs—especially when it comes to classic cars. After all, what better place is there to cruise with the top down and wind in your hair?
You simply cannot miss the DTW annual production by legendary playwright and
four-time Tony winner Neil Simon. In Plaza Suite, two actors play three different
couples in one famous hotel room and the comedy ensues.
In this wild, insightful romp, Mireya shares her unorthodox path to becoming a world-renowned scientist and popular TV Host with a behind-the-scenes look at her career—near-death experiences in the Congo, discovering the world’s smallest primate in Madagascar, trekking across Africa with three companions in the footsteps of Stanley and Livingstone with nothing but a compass, a few maps, and Stanley’s original journals, and her real-life drama, juggling a family of 8+1!
Puccini’s classic tale about four struggling bohemians – a poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher are living together in Paris, when one freezing Christmas Eve their lives are changed forever. Teatro Lirico D’Europa presents this masterpiece with chorus, orchestra, soloists, sets and costumes. It’s truly Grand!
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
David Spade became a household favorite during his tenure as a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Currently, he can be heard co-hosting his podcast “Fly on the Wall,” alongside fellow SNL alumni Dana Carvey.
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Celebrating a life on stage, Lucie Arnaz returns to her theater roots looking back at some of the roles she has had on stages throughout the world. From her first role at 14 as The Cheshire Cat in Alice In Wonderland to a grandmother hanging upside down on a trapeze while singing about the preciousness of life in Pippin, Lucie and Musical Director Ron Abel offer audiences this brand-new concert sharing stories and songs that Lucie has long been known for.
Stunning La Quinta Civic Center venue, enthusiastic art patrons, best in class artists, unsurpassed community support and event staff who are committed to providing a VIP artist experience, these are just a few of the exceptional allures of the La Quinta Art Celebration.
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Tony De Sare takes the stage again with your Desert Symphony to perform and play so many timeless compositions featuring RHAPSODY IN BLUE. In addition, you will hear Irving Berlin's "I Love A Piano,” Barry Gibbs's "How Deep Is Your Love,” an incomparable Solo Medley from Elton John, John Lennon's "Imagine" and many more. Tony owns the stage. You won't want to miss this incredible artist.
Come check out the works of art that the local residents of Sun City have created! Ranging from ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and more! You won't find these works of art anywhere else so make sure to stop by!
You don't need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome!
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Take a break and smell the flowers at the Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival 2023.
Come check out the works of art that the local residents of Sun City have created! Ranging from ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and more! You won't find these works of art anywhere else so make sure to stop by!
Welcome to thrilling on-court action, an unparalleled atmosphere, intimate fan interaction, exquisite dining and more. Tennis Paradise is set to return to springtime in the desert – and we guarantee you won’t want to miss it.
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
For six years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Carole King musical, thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, BEAUTIFUL is making headed to the DTW stage!
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.
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This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Since the passing of the King more than 37 years ago, there has never been a tribute artist that has so captured the look, moves, and especially the sound of the King more than Justin Shandor.
Legends in Concert, the ultimate fantasy. Featuring live music tributes to Lionel Richie, The Carpenters, Rod Stewart and Elton John. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning production is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the world. These incredible tribute artists have pitch perfect live vocals, signature choreography, and stunningly similar appearances to the legends they portray. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented ensemble, and a live band comprised of some the industry’s top musicians, bring the musical experience to life.
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Legends in Concert, the ultimate fantasy. Featuring live music tributes to Lionel Richie, The Carpenters, Rod Stewart and Elton John. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning production is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the world. These incredible tribute artists have pitch perfect live vocals, signature choreography, and stunningly similar appearances to the legends they portray. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented ensemble, and a live band comprised of some the industry’s top musicians, bring the musical experience to life.
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Art on Main Street features over 100 artists each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more.
This side-splitting comedy applauds the women who somehow manage to keep things running in, and out, of the presidential Oval Office.
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winning "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish" comedies; he's back with a hilarious show featuring the very best comedy bits from his earlier three shows - plus loads of new comedy pieces.
Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winning "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish" comedies; he's back with a hilarious show featuring the very best comedy bits from his earlier three shows - plus loads of new comedy pieces.
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winning "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish" comedies; he's back with a hilarious show featuring the very best comedy bits from his earlier three shows - plus loads of new comedy pieces.
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A McCallum favorite returns for six great shows! Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, “If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band.”
Madonna: The Celebration Tour highlights Madonna’s unmatched catalog of music from the past 40 plus years. Produced by Live Nation, The Celebration Tour will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began. The Celebration Tour will offer a one-of-a-kind experience with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a Caldwell Tidicue.
A McCallum favorite returns for six great shows! Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, “If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band.”
An unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking revenge against the judge who framed him. Renaming himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett’s meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, Todd will not be satisfied until he slits the judge’s throat.
For six years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Carole King musical, thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, BEAUTIFUL is making headed to the DTW stage!
Celebrate 17 years of style at the West Coast’s largest consumer fashion show, Fashion Week El Paseo, to be held March 15-21, 2024, at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
For six years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Carole King musical, thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, BEAUTIFUL is making headed to the DTW stage!
Back by popular demand, this family-friendly after-dark adventure is a “must-do” event this spring. Glow in the Park features larger-than-life displays inspired by the beauty of nature, dozens of interactive installations, fantastic photo ops, and, of course, the fan-favorite “magic” smoke bubbles.
Join the Friends of the Desert Mountains at their monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more.
A McCallum favorite returns for six great shows! Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, “If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band.”
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
For six years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Carole King musical, thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, BEAUTIFUL is making headed to the DTW stage!
Enjoy an evening of Irish music as this charming trio performs fresh arrangements of beloved songs. Three accomplished young singers —Emmett O’Hanlon, Conor Murphy, and Ronan Scolard — all with performance experience on stages around the world, make up the cast of Trinity. Songs include “Red Is the Rose,” “Danny Boy,” “The Parting Glass,” “The Rocky Road to Dublin” and more.
Experience the calming serenity of the Sunnylands gardens through a guided sound bath meditation that can bring you to a new level of relaxation while surrounded by nature.
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
The stars who made Palm Springs the Capitol of Cool are portrayed in classic style by the best tribute artists in the business.
The exclusive Artful Event at the Eldorado Country Club invites guests to indulge in an afternoon filled with art, music, and culinary delights against the backdrop of the stunning Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells.
An unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking revenge against the judge who framed him. Renaming himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett’s meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, Todd will not be satisfied until he slits the judge’s throat.
For six years, BEAUTIFUL, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Carole King musical, thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, BEAUTIFUL is making headed to the DTW stage!
Calling all food and wine lovers. Join us in 2024 for a spectacular culinary experience with a roster of the nation’s top chefs.
Maxine Stafford, 67, meets the very successful 55-year-old writer, Ryan Allen Squire. As Maxine attempts to play matchmaker for Ryan, the two develop a very unlikely friendship that changes both of their lives forever.
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
Country music superstar Blake Shelton is bringing out the bar stools and the big hits with the second leg of his Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota.
Art on Main Street features over 100 artists each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more.
Don’t miss the grand opening of the long-awaited installation of Aluminaire House™, an icon of modernist design by A. Lawrence Kocher and Albert Frey.
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
An unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking revenge against the judge who framed him. Renaming himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett’s meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, Todd will not be satisfied until he slits the judge’s throat.
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, resulting in unprecedented commercial success and earning each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Ted Vigil is a brilliant singer, and songwriter. He was born in Seattle and has been performing from the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. He has played for John Denver's own "Windstar Foundation" and won Talent Quest 2006 involving 28 states.
Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz.
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?
See the story of Maggie, set in a tiny studio apartment in a big city, where Maggie lives with her working mother. In elementary school Maggie was cruelly bullied by other kids because she could only speak Spanish. Now a high school teen, Maggie refuses to speak Spanish at all; when her grandmother comes to live with them Maggie is re-awakened to, and embarrassed by, her Hispanic roots.
Gather with family and friends this Easter Sunday at The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Indulge in a lavish buffet while soaking in the spectacular views of the Firecliff course, backdropped by the breathtaking Santa Rosa Mountains. Whether dining alfresco while basking in the desert sun or indoors with panoramic windows, it promises a stunning and scenic experience.
Join Sunnylands in their gardens for thier free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
The Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City is weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
A prodigy who made his Beijing concert debut playing Chopin at 13—and who became a sensation at 17 when he stepped in on short notice to play Tchaikovsky with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra—Lang Lang has dazzled audiences worldwide with his emotional fire and virtuosity. Experience the flamboyant performer and passionate educator The New Yorker called “the world’s ambassador of the keyboard” in a solo performance in the intimacy of the McCallum Theatre.
Longtime McCallum favorite Kathy Griffin returns to Palm Desert with her new show My Life on the PTSD-List.
College of the Desert Foundation’s most important fundraiser of the year, Stepping Out for COD 2024, proudly presents the legendary country music icon, Clay Walker! The multi–PLATINUM selling country artist has garnered 11 No.1 songs, 32 charted singles, 4 RIAA PLATINUM albums, and 2 Certified GOLD albums.
Celebrate the beginning of each month with music, art, and classic cars. Take a self-guided tour through the art galleries on El Paseo, enjoy live music on the Center Lawn at The Gardens on El Paseo around 4 p.m., and scope out hundreds of classic cars as they cruise down El Paseo. Cars meet up at the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce around 2 p.m., then motorcade down the promenade at 4 p.m.
You don't need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome!
Winner of eight tony Awards including Best Musical. Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil to become young Joe Hardy and lead the Senators to a victory against the Yankees ball team!
Water Lantern Festival is a beautiful evening filled with music, activities, food trucks, vendors, and lots of other fun. Come enjoy a beautiful, peaceful night out. The event lasts 4 hours, and concludes with a beautiful lantern launch onto the body of water at sunset.
Winner of eight tony Awards including Best Musical. Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil to become young Joe Hardy and lead the Senators to a victory against the Yankees ball team!
Freestyle Explosion is bringing the power of throwbacks to Acrisure Arena with Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Exposé, Lisette Melendez, Noel, Connie, Pretty Poison and Nocera on Saturday, April 6.
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