If you’re looking for some fun things to do here in the Coachella Valley in August you need look no further. Thanks to our colleagues, Catherine, Kathleen and Dawn, at First America Title, here’s a list of some August events, activities and happenings:
Palm Springs VillageFest | Every Thursday from 7-10pm | Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo & Amado Roads
Every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs, peruse a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine and sweets. For more information: 760-320-3781 | http://villagefest.org/
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical | July 22nd - Aug. 8th - See website for schedule | Desert Rose Playhouse, Palm Springs
Explores the relationships between the tenants at the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Starke, Florida, particularly between Pippi, “the stripper on the run,” the Dr. Phil-loving agoraphobic, Jeannie, and Jeannie’s toll booth collector husband, Norbert. “Armadillo Acres” is a come-as-you-are kind of trailer park, where personalities and predilections might be noisy, but hearts are soft and true. For more information: 760-202-3000 | www.desertroseplayhouse.org
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Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage | Through Aug. 15th | See website for a list of participating restaurants
Get your $10 wristband today to grab some great specials, enjoy your much loved favorites and try some new dishes this summer, too. Specials vary by location. Grab your friends and enjoy! Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, City of Rancho Mirage, SOCALGAS and KESQ News Channel 3. For more information: www.tasteofsummerranchomirage.com
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CVREP’s Writing Competition for Middle & High School Students | Through Aug. 31st | CVRep Theatre Cathedral City
Coachella Valley Repertory is conducting its 2nd Annual Writing Competition. All entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2021. This contest is designed to inspire the Valley’s future authors and playwrights to submit their creative best. Any student, whether in public, a private or home school setting is eligible to compete in the following categories: Category 1 – Middle School Students, Category 2 – Freshman/Sophomore Students and Category 3 – Junior/Senior Students. For more information: 760-296-2966 | www.cvrep.org
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LifeStream’s Ninth Annual Nine Cities Blood Challenge | Through Aug. 31st | Various locations throughout the Coachella Valley
Donors receive a commemorative 2021 Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge T-shirt, a “Count on Me” beach towel, a $10 Stater Bros. gift card, and have a chance to win a sweepstakes drawing for two Disneyland parkhopper tickets. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening. NOTE: All blood donors must wear a mask/face covering (mask/coverings with oneway valves to filter outside air are not sufficient and submit to a COVID-19 symptom review before being admitted to the donor waiting area. For more information: 800-879-4484 | www.lstream.org/9cities/
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Guided Nature Walks | Saturdays & Sundays at 11am & 1:30pm Through Sept. 5th | Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Guided Nature Walks by Mt. San Jacinto State Park Volunteers are Saturdays and Sundays through September 5. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails; the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile route beginning at 11am and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30pm. No advance registration is required and there is no charge for those with paid admission on the Tramway. Walks begin at the bottom of the concrete ramp. For more information: 760-325-1391 | www.pstramway.com/guided-nature-walks/
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Summer Fun at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | Through Sept. 30th | 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will begin its summer schedule and open an hour earlier for guests to enjoy all the wildlife, gardens and special attractions. Daily hours will be 7am-1:30pm. Hours for the new Australian Adventures, Kraal, and Tennity Wildlife Hospital lobby also will be 7am-1:30pm daily. The popular giraffe feedings will be available 8am to noon and the new Desert Plant Conservation Center, an exhibit of desert plants ranging from seed to mature floras, remains open during summer hours. Animal chats including pronghorn, cheetah, hornbill, coati, camels, African wild dog, eagles, desert tortoise will return and guests are encouraged to check the daily schedule for exact times. For more information: 760-327-1304 | www.livingdesert.org
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Joshua Tree Night Market | Every Saturday from 6-10pm | Zannedelions Boutique & Bazaar, 61877 Twentynine Palms Highway
Held every Saturday night in August in downtown Joshua Tree, the Joshua Tree Night Market is a place to hang out and enjoy exclusive individually made items, from art to food to performances. For more information: www.facebook.com/joshuatreenightmarket
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Summer Movie Camp | Aug. 3rd & 5th at 10am | Palm Desert 10 Cinema
Enjoy the last two sessions of the Summer Movie Camp featuring the movie “Sing”. For more information: 760-340-0033 | https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/event/summer-movie-camp-at-tristone-palm-desert-10-cinema/5364/
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Perez Plaza Art and Design Art Walk | Aug. 6th from 5-8pm | 68845 - 68895 Perez Rd, Bldgs. H & I, Cathedral City
Nine Art Galleries and three home stores are featured in this Art Walk that happens the first Friday of each month. Social distancing and masks are requested. For more information: 914-522-4127 | www.facebook.com/PerezArtandDesign
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Backpack Bonanza | Aug. 7th from 7am-12pm | Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Indio
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is hoping to distribute more than 2,500 backpacks to children throughout the Coachella Valley. CVRM is accepting donations for backpacks and other school supplies now through August 6th. An online donation designated for the Backpack Bonanza can be made at CVRM.org with the Donate Now button. Backpacks, spiral notebooks, yellow highlighters, pencil sharpeners, lined paper, and all other school related supplies are needed. For more information: 760-347-3512 | https://www.cvrm.org/school-supplies/
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Craft Beer Weekend | Aug. 7th from 12-4pm | Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs
The ninth annual frothy festival celebrating the micro-brewers, hop heads, cask masters and maltsters who make the world a better place for beer lovers everywhere. Over 30 craft breweries will keep the golden elixir flowing with live music and a vegan BBQ (we'll have meat, too). This event is 21+. Price: $75 per day. Includes unlimited beer tastings and a BBQ lunch with traditional or vegan selections. For more information: www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
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Splash House | Aug. 13th – 15th & 20th – 22nd | The Palm Springs Saguaro, Renaissance, Margaritaville Resort & Air Museum
Splash House has become Greater Palm Springs’ can’t-miss pool party of the summer, with live acts and DJ sets (past performers include Jaiwolf, Justice and Troyboi), afternoon dance parties and after-hours festivities at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The mini-Coachella-like music festival takes place across three hotels in the city of Palm Springs and offers party-goers a chance to hear upcoming house, disco and electronica artists in a more intimate setting—all while soaking in the sun. For more information: www.splashhouse.com
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Hotel California | Aug. 14th at 8pm | The Show, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage
For more than three decades, Eagles Tribute band Hotel California has touched the hearts of fans all over the world by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy Award-winning sounds of the Eagles. For more information: 888-999-1995 | www.hotwatercasino.com
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The Rocky Horror Show | Aug. 26th - Sept. 12th - See website for schedule | Desert Rose Playhouse, Palm Springs
A humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man named Rocky. For more information: 760-202-3000 | www.desertroseplayhouse.org
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Please note: Events are subject to cancellation. Please confirm with event organizer first.
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