Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Aug. 22-28
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.
To submit an event for consideration, send an email to events@desertsun.com with a brief description.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Monday Night Bingo
Monday Night Bingo is back with Bella da Ball hosting, calling numbers, performing and giving away prizes. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended.
Where: King's Highway, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Every Monday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Tickets: $30 food and beverage minimum
Information: opentable.com/r/kings-highway-palm-springs
Come On Up for Live Music
The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents live music at the VIP Lounge every week. Sunday brings Keisha D. to the stage for Soulful Sundays and Leanna and the Jazz Collective on Tuesday.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Dates: Every Sunday through Tuesday
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Tickets: No cover, two drinks minimum
Information: bit.ly/LiveMusicPSCC
CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series: John Scanlon, Richard Treat
The Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society Chamber Series has a new home at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This performance features John Scanlon on Viola and Richard Treat on Cello. Proceeds benefit Youth Training Orchestras of America and the Palm Springs Cultural Center Theatre 3 Renovation.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. concert; 7:45 p.m. post-reception
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/CVPhilharmonicAug23
'Cine Mexicano' Summer Film Series
The Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum presents "Cine Mexicano," a monthly film series celebrating Mexican cinema with influential films that express the country's art and culture. The films are in Spanish with English subtitles. This month's film is "La camarista" ("The Chambermaid"), which follows a chambermaid named Eve who observes the lives of guests in one of Mexico City's most luxurious hotels.
Where: Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Aug. 25
Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: psmuseum.org
'The Bees' - Bad News From Outer Space
Would you watch a movie just to bash on it? Get ready for a night of movie bashing at this screening of the 1978 film, "The Bees," which follows the aftermath of smuggled swarms of South American killer bees mutating into intelligent insects.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, Aug. 25
Time: 6:30 p.m. social/bar opens; 8-10 p.m. film screening
Tickets: $5
Information: bit.ly/EegahRiffedPSCC
Desert Ensemble Theatre Summer Reading Series
The Desert Ensemble Theatre is offering a reading series to distract residents from the summer heat. For four weeks, eventgoers will have the chance to hear three new plays never produced before, plus a British import rarely seen in the U.S. This week's play will be "Testing Permanence" by Christopher Gene, directed by Kudra Wagner.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Friday, Aug. 26
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free reservation; two-drink special available $16
Information: bit.ly/DETSummerReading
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features Scorpions tribute band Love Drive on Friday and Steve Miller tribute band Miller Time on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Ages 18-plus.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
Laser Bowling
Experience late-night laser bowling with lighting effects and retro music at Fantasy Lanes.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays; 9:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays
Tickets: $12 per person
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com/laser-bowling/
Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
The indoor farmers market features California-grown fresh food products, chef demonstrations and entertainment.
Where: Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs
Date: Every Saturday until September
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
Palm Springs Rewinds: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Palm Springs Rewinds is a summer-long weekly program featuring film screenings from acclaimed director Wes Anderson in August. This week, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, Aug. 27
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewinds
Inclusion in The Desert Sun's weekly community calendar is solely at the editors' discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.
To submit an event, send an email to events@desertsun.com, including the following: name of event; date of event; location of event; time of event; charge, if any; phone number or website for further information. Please attach a photo.
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