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If you’re looking for things to do around the Desert this August, check out this Coachella Valley Calendar of Events, courtesy of our colleagues, Peggy Sue, Catherine and Kathleen, at First American Title:
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage | July 19-Aug. 19
The Rancho Mirage Restaurant Association, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Mirage have teamed up once again to kick off the 3rd Annual Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, an event whereby participating Rancho Mirage restaurants and resorts have created cool summer specials. For more information: www.tasteofsummerranchomirage.com
Free Summer Kid Movie Series | Through Aug. 3 - 9:30am | Mary Pickford Theatre, Cathedral City
Thanks to Councilmember John Aguilar who donated a generous portion of his City discretionary funds, the film series will allow free admission in order to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning. For more information: 760-328-7100 | http://dplaceentertainment.com
International Aviation Art and Aerospace Exhibition | Through Aug. 9 - 8am-5pm | Palm Springs Air Museum
The American Society of Aviation Artists International Juried Art Exhibition features works by more than 25 acclaimed artists from around the world. Traveling and temporary exhibition, included with regular museum admission. For more information: 760-778-6262 | www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
Sundays In Summer Series | Through Sept. 30 - See website for show schedule. - 2pm | The Joslyn Center-Arthur Newman Theatre, Palm Desert
Tickets $15 cash only at the door. For more information: 760-325-2731 | www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn
Art Walk & Wine Tasting | Aug. 1 - 4-7pm | The Art Place, Palm Desert
A monthly event every first Wednesday of the month through April. Guests can stroll through the various galleries to view fine and original art including contemporary paintings, glass sculptures, bronze works, and other art genres, while also visiting other shops. For more information: 760-776-2268 | www.artplacepd.com
Backstreet Art District Art Walk | Aug. 1 - 5-8pm | 2600 South Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
The first Wednesday of each month experience Art Walk where galleries are open for guests to meet the artists, visit working studios and enjoy original fine and decorative art all in one location. For more information: 760-328-4144 | www.backstreetartdistrict.com
Coachella Valley Makers Market | Aug. 4 - 8am-5pm | Westfield Palm Desert: Level 1
Join us the first Saturday of every month for Coachella Valley Makers Market, featuring local art, handcrafted goods, independent brands and live music. This is your chance to snap up everything from fine art to artisan foods, wellness goods, unique jewelry, art prints, zines, clothing and more! For more information: 760-346-2121 | www.westfield.com/palmdesert
Square Dancin’ and BBQ Under The Stars | Aug. 4 - 6:30pm | The Desert Lily B&B, Joshua Tree
Lead and taught by The Yucca Valley Star Twirlers. No host bar: Beer and Wine. $25 go to Mil-Tree. Mil-Tree’s mission is to bring Veterans, Active Duty and Civilians together through arts and dialogue to help transform the wounds of war. For more information: www.mil-tree.org
Craft Beer Weekend | Aug. 4-5 - Craft Beer Festival: Saturday 12-5pm. Beer Brunch: Sunday 11am-1pm | Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs
Celebrates the microbrewers, hop heads, cask masters and maltsters who make the world a better place for beer lovers. Taste the day away with over four dozen breweries, beer tastings, small bites, live entertainment and tales of the trade regaled by the brewers themselves. For more information: 760-325-9900 / www.acehotel.com
Animal Stories: Love & Bananas - An Elephant Story | Aug. 8 - 7pm | Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs
A joint fundraiser to support the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Ashley Bell and a team of elephant rescuers led by world renown Asian elephant conservationist Lek Chailert, embark on a daring 48-hour mission across Thailand to rescue a 70-year-old captive blind Asian elephant and bring her to freedom. For more information: 760-325-6565 / www.camelottheatres.com
Idyllwild Arts presents Jazz in the Pines | Aug. 10-12 | Idyllwild Arts Academy: 52500 Temecula Rd.
Featuring over two dozen bands. Attendees can also browse the Festival Marketplace for festival t-shirts, hats, posters, jewelry, pottery and other crafts created by the Idyllwild area’s many outstanding artists. The Marketplace also offers a broad range of food and drink options, including Cajun cooking and barbecue, ice cream and smoothies, and much more. For more information: 951-659-2171 x2330 | www.jazzinthepines.com
Splash House 2018 | Aug. 10-12
A multi-venue music festival hosted poolside at three hotel resorts in Palm Springs. By night, the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts the After Hours program - a pair of open air parties back-dropped by vintage aircrafts and the glowing airport tarmac. For more information: www.splashhouse.com
2nd Saturdays Art Walk on Perez Road | Aug. 11 - 5-8pm | Cathedral City’s Art & Design District
Discover special art exhibits, museum quality art as well as cultural art to brighten your soul, meet other like-minded people, and maybe get a little exercise going from art gallery to design gallery to art gallery. For more information: 760-770-0340 | www.discovercathedralcity.com
Summer Film Series | Aug. 16 - 6pm | Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs
“A Passion For Fashion.” It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s all about fashion. This month’s feature film is “The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.” An artful masterpiece with clothing design by Jean Paul Gaultier, starring Helen Mirren and Tim Roth. For more information: 760-325-4490 | www.psmuseum.org
Desert Stories XIII | Aug. 18 - 7pm | Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree
Hosted by Cheryl Montelle and featuring an exciting line-up of new eclectic artists, come hear more true-life experiences and a few tall tales from some of the Desert’s best storytellers- and some special guests. A no-host bar and social begins at 6pm. For more information: 760-459-1006 / www.hidesertculturalcenter.org
Palm Springs International Animation Film Festival | Aug. 22-26 | Palm Springs Convention Center
A global competition in animation and exhibition of the worlds most talented artists in the world. The festival and expo also includes VR experiences, live animation demonstrations, character and model sculptors, animation panel discussions, seminars, and educational programming will be held in conjunction with an international poster contest. For more information: www.psiaf.org
Comic Con Palm Springs | Aug. 24-26 | Palm Springs Convention Center
All your favorite artists, creators, celebrities, and cosplayers to one explosive annual event! Come out and meet up with this year’s special guests including Edward James Olmos, Kevin Sussman, Bret Iwan and more. Festivities also include exhibits, autograph/photo ops, costume contest, Lego room, celebrity booths and much more! For more information: 760-359-8372 | www.comicconpalmsprings.com
UCPIE Palm Springs Bowl A Thon | Aug. 25 - 11am-2pm | Palm Springs Lanes Bowling Alley
Bowl-a-Thon to support United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire. All proceeds help us continue to provide six Skill-builders after school Summer Camp Programs in Indio, Desert Hot Springs, La Quinta, Mecca, Palm Springs & Cathedral City. Lane Sponsor $300.00 includes a banner at the end of your lane, 1 team of five bowlers, including shoes, lunch and a great time! For more information: 760-321-8184 | www.ucpie.org
VillageFest Every Thursday | 6-10pm |Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
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 California’s most popular weekly events, VillageFest! For more information: 760-320-3781 | www.villagefest.org
College of the Desert Street Fair Every Sat. & Sun. - 7am-2pm | 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more. For more information: 760-636-7957 | http://codaastreetfair.com
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