Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, July 18-24
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, 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
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 "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway."
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
Movies in the Park: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
The Palm Springs Cultural Center, partnered with the City of Palm Springs, P.S. Resorts and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, is hosting free monthly Marilyn Monroe movies in the Palm Springs Downtown Park this summer. This month, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" will be screened. There will also be a special appearance by The Marilyns of Palm Springs.
Where: Downtown Park Palm Springs (across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive)
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: psculturalcenter.org
Among Friends Crybaby Interactive
Among Friends presents the last of its John Waters Film series with the Johnny Depp-led 1990 teen musical comedy "Crybaby."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: Cocktail party starts at 6 p.m.; movie screens at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $17
Information: bit.ly/CryBabyPSCC
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features AC/DC tribute band Whole Lotta Rosies on Friday and David Bowie tribute band Space Oddity 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
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
Summer Sing-A-Long: 'Annie'
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 "Annie."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; film screens at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/AnniePSCC
Palm Springs Rewinds: 'Kill Bill Volume 1'
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 1."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/PSRewinds
'Christmas in July' Drag Brunch
Christmas in July? Tools For Tomorrow is bringing the winter holiday to this summer month with a fabulous drag show by Ethylina Canne, Morgan McMichaels and Delta work, along with a brunch by New Leaf Catering. Holiday wreaths will be auctioned off. Funds raised benefit Tools For Tomorrow's free after-school arts literacy program for ages eight to 11 throughout the Coachella Valley.
Where: The Roost Lounge, 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, #203, Cathedral City
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets: $60 includes drag show, brunch, tax and tip; drinks may be purchased
Information: toolsfortomorrow.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
