Want to know what's happening in the Coachella Valley in March? Check out some events from the March Coachella Valley Calendar of Events from our colleagues Catherine, Kathleen and Dawn at First American Title:
Rock the Park Concert Series Featuring Blonde Ambition | Mar. 2 from 7pm to 8:30 pm | Downtown Palm Springs Park, Palm Springs
Enjoy music in the park as Blonde Ambition takes on the hits of pop icon Madonna. For more information: 760-325-1577 | https://pschamber.org/event/rock-the-park-concert-series-featuring-blonde-ambition-madonna/
“The Anniversary” A Full-Length Dance Film | Mar. from 6:30pm to 8pm | Palm Springs Art Museum This feature film, produced by the Palm Springs Dance Project and directed by acclaimed director Stephen Agisilaou, features a plethora of Palm Springs iconic sites and scenes, and upwards of 50 local dancers. The film is a huge passion project and made possible by a vast number of artistic and industry friends and supporters. For more information: 760-322-4800 | https://www.psmuseum.org/events/palm-springs-dance-project-22?date=2022-03-02
The Barber of Seville | Mar. 3at 7pm | McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert
Welcome back to fully-staged opera at the McCallum Theatre. Gioachino Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville will fill the stage (and the orchestra pit) with all of the beautiful sets and costumes and the superb voices and orchestra of Teatro Lirico D’Europa. For more information: 760-340-2787 | https://www.mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/shows/2021-2022-season/teatro-lirico-deuropa
Rose Mallet | Mar. 4 from 5pm to 9:30pm | Oscar’s Palm Springs
Rose Mallett has captured the essence of vocal delivery that some say reminds them of the range and texture of Sarah Vaughan; the joy and playfulness of Ella Fitzgerald; the foreboding pain of Billie Holiday; and the regal articulation of Lena Horne. Her voice is simply beautiful. For more information: 760-325-1188 | https://www.oscarspalmsprings.com/event/rose-mallett-fri-march-4/
Cruise Night on El Paseo | Mar. 4 & 18 from 2pm to 5pm | The Gardens on El Paseo
Don’t own a classic car? Don’t worry, everyone is invited to enjoy the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. For more information: 760-862-1990 | www.elpaseocruisenight.com
Tejano Music Fest| Mar. 5 from 5pm to 11pm | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
You’re invited to the 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food and spirits. You will enjoy a large dance floor and the award winning Tejano musical groups, such as Tejano Legend “Ram Herrera,” “Tejano Highway 281,” “Xplosion,” as well as local favorite, “Chalito Zapata y Los Traviesos.” For more information: 760-770-0396 | www.tejanomusicfest.com
Canadian Military Tribute | Mar. 5 from 11am to 2pm | Palm Springs Air Museum
Join in paying honor to our neighbors to the north in this our annual Canadian Military Tribute program. For more information: 760-778-6262 | https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/programs/canadian-military-tribute-2/
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffery Siegel | Mar. 7 at 7pm | McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert
This event combines the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. Hear some of Chopin’s most requested pieces including the heroic Polonaise, dreamy Nocturnes, the famous Fantasy Impromptu, virtuoso Etudes, and vivacious Waltzes. For more information: 760-340-2787 | https://www.mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/shows/2021-2022-season/keyboard-conversations-with-jeffrey-siegel-chopin?refe=6160
Marie Osmond In Concert With The Desert Symphony | Mar. 9 at 8pm | Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage
Part of The Desert Symphony’s mission is to bring music to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it. Through its Children’s Music Discovery Series, concerts are presented to Coachella Valley children at no cost. The Desert Symphony also offers a scholarship program for young musicians who seek to further their music career. To support these initiatives, The Desert Symphony relies on donations, proceeds from its concerts and support from its annual gala. This year’s annual gala features international superstar Marie Osmond and will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage. For more information: 888-999-1995 | https://aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/marie-osmond-in-concert-with-the-desert-symphony/
Personal Archiving Best Practices Workshop | Mar. 9 from 2pm to 4pm | Palm Springs Public Library
Start your new year right by organizing and learning how to properly preserve your family’s important documents, photos, and more. Bring your laptop if you choose, there will be handouts and several resource suggestions. For more information: 760-323-8299 | www.palmspringsca.gov
Melissa Morgan Fine Art Opening Reception | Mar. 10 from 4pm to 7pm | Melissa Morgan Fine Art, Palm Desert
View the works of Shannon Belkin, Angela Grossmann, Squire Broel, David Robinson and Eric Zener. For more information: 760-341-1056 | https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/event/melissa-morgan-fine-art-opening-reception-special-events/5759/
The Art of Music – Renaissance to Rock and Bach…History of Strings | Mar. 10 from 6pm to 7:30pm | Old Town Artisan Studios, La Quinta
Fred Benedetti has been playing the guitar since he was nine years old. His biggest influences: His Father, The Beatles, and Andres Segovia. Fred’s guitar has taken him throughout the United States, England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico and he has played locally as a Solo act, Guitar Duo, and Trio with his daughters, and countless musicians in the area including large organizations like the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Opera, the Starlight Opera, the American Ballet Company, the Old Globe Theatre, amongst them Luciano Pavarotti, and jazz artist Dave Brubeck. For more information: 760-777-1444 | https://oldtownartisanstudios.org/event/fred-benedetti/
Bridge of Spies Movie Screening | Mar. 11 from 6pm to 8:30pm | Palm Springs Air Museum
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Join us for a screening of this fascinating film complete with special in person commentary from film contributor and son of Francis Gary Powers himself, Gary Powers Jr. For more information: 760-778-6262 | https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/programs/mar-11th-friday-6pm-bridge-of-spies-movie-screening/
Butterfly Festival | Mar. 12 from 10am to 1pm | Panorama Park, Cathedral City
Families will learn about the importance of butterflies as pollinators of plants. Activities include: creating butterfly houses, pollinator seed bomb workshop, selfie stations, and more! For more information: https://www.palmspringslife.com/events/free-family-fun-activitie-butterfly-festival-at-panorama-park-in-cathedral-city/
SoCal Auto Show | Mar. 12 from 10am to 4:30pm | Downtown Festival Lawn, Cathedral City
Attendees will have an opportunity to view up to 300 cars including classic, imports, domestic, off-road, golf carts, and motorcycles. Activities also include food trucks, beer garden, arts and craft vendors, and more. For more information: 760-770-0340 | https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/event/socal-auto-show/
Art on Main Street | Mar. 12 & 26 from 10am to 4pm | Main Street, La Quinta
Find over 30 of your favorite artists back on Main Street after a year away! Explore paintings, jewelry, mixed media, ceramics, glass, photography and textiles. This charming, outdoor art market is socially-distanced and mask mandatory. For more information: 760-600-0758 | www.oldtownlaquinta.co https://oldtownlaquinta.com/art-on-main-street/
2022 Desert Open Studios Tour | Mar. 12-13 & 19-20 from 10am to 4pm Saturdays & from 12pm to 4pm Sundays | Coachella Valley Art Center, Indio
Two weekends of insider free art experience. This self-guided tour spans the valley, uniting 100 artists from Indio to Palm Springs. For more information: 443-286-5343 | www.desertopenstudios.com
Martinis and Moxie - Dino and Dinah | Mar. 16 from 6pm to 10pm | Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs Palm Springs Point of View presents top variety talent, including performers from Dean and Dinah’s shows, to entertain you with stories, songs and laughs. For more information: 760-325-6565 | www.psculturalcenter.org
Star Dedication Honoring David Lee | Mar. 18 from 3pm to 4pm | Location TBD
David Lee is a nine-time Emmy award-winning director, producer, and writer. He wrote and produced The Jeffersons and Cheers, and co-created, wrote and directed Wings and Frasier. David also has many live theatre credits. He lives in Palm Springs where he’s active in local philanthropic endeavors. For more information: 760-325-1577 | https://pschamber.org/event/star-dedication-honoring-david-lee/
Little Shop of Horrors | Mar. 18 to Apr. 10 | Desert Theaterworks, Indio
A deviously delicious musical send-up of ‘50s B movies, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for more than 30 years. The musical follows a geeky florist shop worker who is secretly harboring a man-eating plant. His conundrum grows out of control as the sounds of early ’60s rock, doo-wop and Motown numbers fill the air. Do not miss this blockbuster musical comedy hit! For more information: 760-980-1455 | www.dtworks.org
Mamma Mia | Mar. 18-19 & Apr. 15-16 from 5:30pm to 10pm | Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
ABBA's greatest hits are woven into a sunny tale set on a Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a bride's quest to discover her father's identity brings three men from her mother's past back to the place they last visited 20 years ago. For more information: 760-620-5993 | https://www.desert-theatricals.com/mammamia
One-PS Picnic and Community Expo | Mar. 19 from 11am to 2pm | Ruth Hardy Park, Palm Springs
The picnic has been growing annually and has become a favorite citywide neighborhood event. Each year it becomes the largest ever: over 1000 residents enjoy the BBQ lunch, DJ entertainment, Pooch Parade, and exhibits at more than 50 booths. For more information: https://www.one-ps.org/picnic-and-community-expo-2022.html
Fashion Week El Paseo | Mar. 19 – 26 | The Gardens On El Paseo, Palm Desert
Celebrate 15 years of style at the West Coast’s largest consumer fashion show. This world-class event provides an inspiring, immersive fashion experience and features cocktail receptions, trunk shows, celebrity meet-and-greets, and much more. Highlighting fashion trends and showcasing a who’s-who of the country’s top design talents (including some stars of tomorrow), Fashion Week El Paseo takes one of the world’s most relatable art forms and brings it to you in style. For more information: https://www.fashionweekelpaseo.com/
Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival | Mar. 19-20 from 7am to 5pm | Palm Springs Art Museum
Professional Artists from across Southern California and students from the Palm Springs Unified School District compete for cash prizes and student honor awards. For more information: www.palmspringschalkartfestival.com
Cathedral City LGBT Days | Mar. 25-27 from 5pm to 9pm Friday and Sunday & from 10am to 3pm Saturday | Cathedral City Civic Plaza
The 6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days celebrates the lives, history, and wonderful accomplishments the LGBT community has contributed in making Cathedral City one of the “most livable” cities in America and a testament to its perfect equality score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The festival provides an opportunity to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, and stand united for the equal rights of all Americans. For more information: 760-770-0396 | www.CathedralCityLGBTDays.com
Palm Dessert Food & Wine Festival | Mar. 25-27 | The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert
This festival features the brightest and most inspired chefs from across the country for three extraordinary days of culinary and wine tastings in the heart of the famed El Paseo shopping district. For more information: 800-210-0689 | www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
Classic Cars Under the Stars | Mar. 26 from 4pm to 7:30pm | Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert Classic Car Showcase, dinner buffet, and live classic rock & roll music with the Tom Solis Band. For more information: 760-346-8965 | https://www.elpaseocruisenight.com/classic-cars-under-the-stars-1
Palm Springs VillageFest | Every Thursday from 6pm to 10pm | Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo & Amado Roads
Every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs, enjoy a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and don't forget the sweets. For more information: 760-320-3781 | http://villagefest.org/