Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, July 11-17
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:
Come On Up for Live Music
The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents live music at the VIP Lounge every week. Sundays brings Keisha D. to the stage for Soulful Sundays, followed by Mon Petit Salon on Mondays and Leanna and the Jazz Collective on Tuesdays.
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
Palm Springs Power Baseball
Celebrate the summer season with a Coachella Valley summer tradition: baseball. The Palm Springs Power baseball team is playing its 18th season this summer.
Where: Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until July 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Seniors and students $8; Regular admission $10
Information: palmspringspowerbaseball.com
Strong Words: Grown Up Stories For Adventurous Audiences
Enjoy a night of storytelling presented by Larry Dean Harris, Adam Ross, Mario Diaz, Roy Cruz, Selene Luna and Darya Teasewell. The mission of "Strong Words" is to create a community where diversity is encouraged and embraced through storytelling, music and art.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Dates: Tuesday, July 12
Time: Cocktails 6:30 p.m.; Storytelling 7-8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/StrongWords2PSCC
Free Movies for the Kids
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission partnered with the Mary Pickford Theatre to present a free summer movie series for kids. This week, the theater will screen "Peter Rabbit."
Where: Mary Pickford Theatre, 36-850 Pickfair St., Cathedral City
Date: Every Monday through Wednesday until Aug. 4
Time: 11 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: dplaceentertainment.com
VillageFest
Looking for a way to unwind? VillageFest features vendor booths ranging from clothing to food, so you can indulge in everything from a massage to chocolate.
Where: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: villagefest.org
'Godspell'
This musical follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using games, storytelling techniques and comic timing.
Where: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Dates: Friday, July 15; Saturday, July 16; Sunday, July 17
Times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $15
Information: palmcanyontheatre.net
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features Huey Lewis and The News Tribute band The Heart of Rock and Roll on Friday and Foo Fighters tribute band Faux Fighters 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
Summer Sing-A-Long: 'South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut'
The Summer Sing-A-Long series is back with returning and new musicals every week. Start off the night with a happy hour upstairs in the VIP lounge with drink specials, Mildred's happy hour menu and episodes of "Schmigadoon!" and "Glee." The song leaders from the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus will join the sing-a-long film. This week's screening will be "South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut"
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; film screens at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/SouthParkPSCC
Palm Springs Rewinds: 'Pulp Fiction'
Palm Springs Rewinds is a summer-long weekly program featuring film screenings from the following acclaimed directors: Quentin Tarantino in July and Wes Anderson in August. This week, Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "Pulp Fiction."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewinds
Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
The indoor farmers market features California-grown fresh food products, chef demonstrations and entertainment. Walk-ins are welcome.
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
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.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 10 things to do in the Palm Springs area this week
