Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, June 27-July 3
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:
College of the Desert Student Film Showcase
The College of the Desert's film program is back with its first film showcase in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. The showcase will feature work from students who have been part of the first five years of the program, with many of the films shot by students at home during the pandemic without the use of professional equipment.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, June 29
Time: Film screening 6-7:30 p.m.; Q&A with filmmakers 7:30-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: ljackson@collegeofthedesert.edu
The Power of Story: How Local Media Put Gay Palm Springs on the Map
The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert celebrate National Pride Month with a presentation on LGBTQ+ history in Palm Springs. Guest speakers include Bruce Fessier, retired entertainment reporter for The Desert Sun; Nino Eilets, former business manager of The Bottom Line and editor of The Standard Magazine; and Denise Goolsby, former journalist for The Desert Sun and current manager for the Office of Neighborhoods for the City of Palm Springs. The discussion will be moderated by Brad Fuhr, KGAY Palm Springs and The Gay Desert Guide.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, June 30
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: bit.ly/PowerOfStoryPSCC
'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 "The Exterminating Angel/El ángel exterminador," which follows a group of wealthy guests who find themselves unable to leave after a lavish dinner party
Where: Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, June 30
Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: psmuseum.org
Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History Exhibit
Celebrate the end of Pride month by taking a trip back in time. The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert present this exhibition on the local LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to the desert throughout the past several decades.
Where: Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
Date: Monday through Saturday in June
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: palmspringsca.gov
Palm Springs Power Baseball
Celebrate the summer season with a Coachella Valley summer tradition: baseball. The Palm Springs Power baseball team will play 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
MasterPiece MashUp Opening Night Reception
Street urban artist Tysen Knight presents his latest artwork in the "MasterPiece MashUp" exhibition. The opening night reception will include hors d'oeuvres and a screening of Knight's first documentary, "The Art Of Hustle: Street Art Documentary."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Opening night reception Friday, July 1; Exhibition open July 1-August 5
Time: Opening night reception begins at 6 p.m.; documentary screens at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: bit.ly/TysenKnightOpening
The Rock Yard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features System of a Down tribute band Toxicity on Friday and Rage Against the Machine tribute band Renegades Of Rage 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: 'Mamma Mia'
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 will be "Mamma Mia."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; film screens at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/MammaMiaPSCC
Palm Springs Rewinds: 'Reservoir Dogs'
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 "Reservoir Dogs."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/ReservoirDogsPSCC
'Crimes of the Heart'
This play follows three sisters awaiting news of their grandfather, who is living his last hours in the local hospital. The sisters have their own dilemmas in their lives, wanting to escape the past.
Where: Desert Rose Playhouse, 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive Suite 15, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, June 22 through July 3
Time: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $34
Information: desertroseplayhouse.org
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This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 10 things to do in the Palm Springs area this week
