Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, July 25-31
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:
Free Movies for the Kids
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission partnered with the Mary Pickford Theatre to present this free summer movie series for kids. This week, the theater will screen "The Emoji Movie."
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
Musical Mondays with VJ GingerBear
VJ GingerBear plays musical favorites from stage to screen. Guests can requests songs while playing Broadway trivia for prizes. Ages 21-plus.
Where: One Eleven Bar, 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive Suite A102, Cathedral City
Date: Monday, July 25
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: oneelevenbar.com
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
CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series: Dr. Charles Metz
The Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society Chamber Series has a new home at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This inaugural performance will be the first of several upcoming performances. 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, July 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. concert; 7:45 p.m. post-reception
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/CVPhilharmonicJuly26
'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 "Y tu mamá también/And Your Mom Too," which follows two best friends on a cross-country escapade with an older woman.
Where: Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: psmuseum.org
'Eegah' - 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 1962 film "Eegah." Filmed locally across Palm Springs, Coachella and La Quinta, "Eegah" is a B-Movie classic about a caveman running across the Coachella Valley in pursuit of forbidden love.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. social/bar opens; 8-10 p.m. film screening
Tickets: $5
Information: bit.ly/EegahRiffedPSCC
Summer Sing-A-Long: 'Little Shop of Horrors'
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 "Little Shop of Horrors."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; film screens at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/LittleShopPSCC
Palm Springs Rewinds: 'Kill Bill Volume 2'
Palm Springs Rewinds is a summer-long weekly program featuring film screenings from acclaimed directors Quentin Tarantino in July and Wes Anderson in August. This week, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "Kill Bill Volume 2."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewinds
'Alice in Wonderland'
The Rancho Mirage Library youth theater programs, facilitated by Desert Theatricals, present "Alice in Wonderland." Registration for tickets in advance is required.
Where: Rancho Mirage Public Library Community Room, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
Dates: Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31
Time: 6 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Tickets: Free
Information: desert-theatricals.com/alice
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, followed by Mon Petit Salon on Monday 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
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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