One extra day of play (or work) this month. To help you know what’s happening here in the Coachella Valley in February, here’s a list of just some of Coachella Valley’s February events, courtesy of our colleagues, Catherine, Dawn and Valori, over at First American Title:
“Paint the Desert” Plein Air Festival | Feb. 2-4 | The Galen, 72-567 CA-111, Palm Desert
See the amazing desert landscape paintings, some painted in the studio and some painted on location or “en Plein Air”, displayed at The Galen on three weekends in this 3rd annual installment of this event. If you love the scenery and where we live in the greater Palm Springs area, you will love these paintings! For more information: www.desertpleinair.org
The Gardens on El Paseo Concert Series | Jan. 20-Mar. 9 - See website for schedule | The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert
This series has brought together music and giving to unite the community for over two decades. Since the concert’s inception, The Gardens has been able to help raise more than $1 Million for those in need. February’s lineup is as follows: Feb. 3 - Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones Tribute) benefiting Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Feb. 10 - Kenny Hale (as Neil Diamond), benefiting Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, Feb. 17 - We Belong (Pat Benatar Tribute) benefiting Friends of the Desert Mountains and Feb. 24 - John Stanley King Band, benefitting Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine. Wine is included in the ticket price, with two options Cabernet and Chardonnay (which can also be found at Sottovoce Cafe after the show). Sprite, Coke, and Diet Coke will also be available as well as free water. For more information: 760-862-1990 | https://thegardensonelpaseo.com/pages/26th-annual-concert/
California Winter League Baseball Games | Jan. 25-Feb. 17 | Palm Springs Power Baseball: 1901 E. Baristo Road
The 2024 season will feature two games per day (10am & 12:30pm) 7 days per week starting January 25th going through February 17th. The championship game will be held on February 18th at 12pm. The California Winter League is the longest running professional showcase league of its kind. Since its inaugural season in 2010, the CWL has seen over 850 of its players sign professional contracts. Each year, it is the premier destination for free agent baseball players who are looking to be scouted and signed. For more information: 760-778-4487 | www.californiawinterleague.com
Palm Desert Senior Games and International Sports Festival | Jan. 30-Feb. 4 | Palm Desert Community Center, Civic Center Park
For more than 20 years, the Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival kicks off the California Senior Games competitions for the State. Each year we see athletes who register to compete from all over the United States and beyond. For more information: 760-568-9697 | https://www.myrecreationdistrict.com/class/2024-palm-desert-senior-games-international-sports-festival
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Jan. 31-Feb. 2 | Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory (Sold Out)
An annual celebration of writers, books, readers, and ideas! Writers will talk about their books, their source of ideas, and the mechanics of writing for publication. For more information: 760-341-7323 | www.rmwritersfest.org
Mid-Mod Tiki Luau | Feb. 2 from 5-7pm | Desert Art Center, 550 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Don your Hawaiian shirt and join in as this annually anticipated Mid-Mod Show kicks off with a reception on the back lawn. Members have been challenged to create their most interesting modernist spin for this show. For more information: 760-323-7973 | https://www.desertartcenter.org/about/calendar/
Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival | Feb. 2-3 | Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
“A Passion 4 Pinot” is the premier event on the international wine calendar. Hosted in one of the world’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring Hotels, this is a unique opportunity to engage with 70 of the top winery owners and winemakers and other leading wine personalities and enthusiasts from all over California. For more information: www.palmspringspinotfest.com
Taste of Jalisco | Feb. 2-4 | Downtown Cathedral City
This annual celebration honors the 27-year sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through culture, cuisine, music, and fashion. The weekend includes a family-friendly carnival which has doubled in size from previous years, artisan craft vendor market, tequila tastings with a tequila tasting competition, plus authentic Mexican cuisine and a Sunday car show. Daily ntertainment at the Jalisco Community Stage will feature local and regional musical groups and acts celebrating Mexican art and culture. For more information: www.tasteofjalisco.com
El Paseo Cruise Night | Feb. 2 & 9 from 2-5pm | Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72559 Hwy 111, Palm Desert
Begin arriving with your car at the Desert Chamber of Commerce on Hwy 111 at 2pm. If you don’t own a car to cruise with, come and view the cars and meet the owners. At 4:00pm we will have a few announcements and introduce our Guest MC for the evening. Then at 4:15pm – time to cruise El Paseo! For more information: 760-346-8965 | www.elpaseocruisenight.com
Emergency Preparedness Community Workshop | Feb. 3 from 10-11am | Agua Caliente Elementary School, Cathedral City
All attendees receive basic knowledge on how to prepare for major emergencies. There is no cost for this workshop. The first 25 people who show up will receive an emergency preparedness kit. For more information: 760-770-8200 | www.cathedralcityfire.org
Art on Main Street| Feb. 3 & 17 from 10am-4pm | Old Town La Quinta
Features over 80 artists each season. Meet local artists selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, textiles, glass, and more. Celebrate the arts amidst Main Street’s charming cafes and boutiques. The perfect way to spend the day in Old Town! For more information: 760-600-0758 | www.oldtownlaquinta.com
First Wednesday Art Walk | Feb. 7 from 5-7pm | 2652 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
Backstreet is a unique community of artists’ working studios & galleries, and businesses that provides artistic services (reprographic, restorative and framing) in Palm Springs. We have an amazing assortment of original art for all tastes and budgets – paintings, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, lithography and more by locally, regionally and nationally recognized artists. For more information: www.backstreetartdistrict.com
Rock the Park Tribute Band Series | Feb. 7 at 7pm | Palm Springs Downtown Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful new downtown park. Co-Producer James Elliott Entertainment has more than 20 years of experience in the music industry. His company books acts at several casinos, and currently provides tribute bands to the Lake Arrowhead Concert Series. February’s concert is Last Train To Memphis: A Tribute To Cash, Killer & the King!. For more information: www.pschamber.org
Desert Town Hall - David Pogue | Feb. 8 from 5-9pm | Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
David Pogue was the New York Times weekly tech columnist from 2000 to 2013. He’s a six-time Emmy winner for his stories on CBS Sunday Morning, a New York Times bestselling author, a five-time TED speaker, host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS, and creator/host of the CBS News/Simon & Schuster podcast Unsung Science. For more information: 760-610-2852 | www.deserttownhall.org
Intersect Palm Springs | Feb. 8-11 | Palm Springs Convention Center
Intersect Palm Springs (formerly Art Palm Springs) is an art and design fair that brings together a dynamic mix of modern and contemporary galleries, and is activated by timely and original programming. For more information: www.intersectpalmsprings.com
Tour de Palm Springs | Feb. 9-10
Every year, we entertain up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4M to over 150 local nonprofit organizations. For more information: 760-674-4700 | www.tourdepalmsprings.com
La Quinta Concerts in the Park | Feb. 10 from 6:30-8:30pm | SilverRock Park
A fun, unforgettable musical performance you won’t want to miss! February’s performer is To Be Announced. There will be food truck vendors on site, however attendees are welcome to bring low back chairs, blankets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information: 760-777-7000 | https://fb.watch/pFkzKu8-0-/
National Gay Pilot’s Association Palm Springs Winter Warm-Up | Feb. 15-18 - See website for schedule
The Winter Warm-Up presented by American Airlines is the NGPA’s flagship West Coast event, which is held at the beginning of the year and is by far our largest yearly gathering. Warm weather, a uniquely Southwest landscape, and miles of blue skies make Palm Springs, CA the perfect spot for a mid-winter fly-in. For more information: www.ngpa.org
Modernism Week | Feb. 15-25
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. Also offered are architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours, a 2-day vintage trailer show, nightly parties, and a special series of compelling and informative talks at the Annenberg Theater and at the Modernism Week Theater at CAMP. For more information: www.modernismweek.com
Palm Springs Modernism Show | Feb. 16-19 | Palm Springs Convention Center
Will feature 125 premier national and international dealers offering the best of midcentury and Modern Design. Collectors will be able to purchase from an impressive diversity of collections which includes furniture and decorative arts represented by the 20th century and now includes cutting-edge contemporary 21st century designs for the home. For more information: www.palmspringsmodernism.com
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival | Feb. 16-25 | Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio
The fair 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. Other fair favorites ranging from fine art exhibitions to monster truck rallies, and musical entertainment to carnival rides add to the appeal of this diverse county fair. For more information: www.datefest.org
Desert Winds Jazz Band Concert & Gala Fundraiser | Feb. 18 from 11am-1:30pm | Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Join us at the Cascade Lounge for a lovely brunch, a silent auction, and the cool music of our Jazz Band’s concert ‘Dream’n’. For more information: 760-413-8711 | www.desertwindsfb.org
McCormick’s Classic Car Auction & Show | Feb. 23-25- See website for schedule | Palm Springs Convention Center
McCormick’s produces 2 large Classic Car Auctions per year here in Palm Springs. The auctions are open to the general public and dealers are also welcome. Each event features over 500 Classic & Exotic cars. For more information: www.classic-carauction.com
La Quinta Hot Rod & Custom Car Show | Feb. 24 from 10am-3pm | La Quinta Community Park
Entertainment, food, drinks and a beer garden will be available at this family friendly event. The vehicles will meander through the spacious grounds of the park, allowing viewers to take their time and comfortably enjoy each vehicle on display. This year the show will be recognizing several prize-winning categories, including Best Street Rod, Best Classic, Best Muscle Car, Best Sports Car, and more. For more information: 760-347-0676 | www.lqcarshow.com
Black History Parade & Town Fair | Feb. 24 from 11am-6pm | Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
In celebration of Black History Month, the Palm Springs Black History Committee and the City of Palm Springs James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center will host the “37th Annual City of Palm Springs Black History Month Parade and Town Fair.” Immediately following the Parade, the Town Fair is held at the New Downtown Park in Palm Springs across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum. For more information: 760-416-5716 | www.palmspringsblackhistory.org
Rammys Business Awards and Installation Dinner | Feb. 28 from 5-8:30pm | Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, Rancho Mirage
The Annual Rammys Outstanding Awards & Installation Dinner celebrates local businesses with a beautiful awards ceremony and introduces the incoming Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. For more information: 760-568-9351 | www.ranchomiragechamber.org
La Quinta Art Celebration Spring | Feb. 29-Mar. 3 from 10am-5pm | Civic Center Park
Award-winning fine art and crafts event featuring 200 jury-selected premier artists from 35 states and six countries! Live music daily as well as exquisite food and beverages. For more information: www.laquintaartcelebration.org
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