Top 7 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, May 30-June 5
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 7 things to do this week:
Rock the Park
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting free, monthly tribute band concerts on the first Wednesday of every month. This month's evening festivities will feature Mirage, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
Where: Palm Springs Downtown Park, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, June 1
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: pschamber.org; (760) 325-1577
First Wednesday Art Walk
Stroll through 13 unique galleries and studios while supporting the local art community at this creativity-inspiring event. Eventgoers can also enjoy live entertainment, food offerings and beverages.
Where: Backstreet Art District, 2600 S. Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, June 1
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: backstreetartdistrict.com
He Plays the Violin
Edmund Bagnell presents an evening celebrating all things music from classical to standards and pop to Broadway. Directed by Michael Schiralli and with Mark Hartman on the piano, this piece shows a different side of Bagnell in this personal journey through music. Bagnell is the first violinist and vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well Strung.
Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
Date: Thursday, June 2
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $35
Information: cvrep.org
First Friday Art Walk
Artists open their Cathedral City studios to the public on the first Friday of every month for art fans to see how and where they do their artwork. The art walk features nine contemporary Palm Springs-style galleries and three mid-century home decor stores with new work on display.
Where: Perez Plaza, In the H and I Corridor 68-895 Perez Road, Cathedral City
Date: Friday, June 3
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: kimmanfredi.com
Kipaipai Group Exhibition Opening Reception
Founded by Andi Campognone, director and curator at the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster, the Kipaipai Workshop shares information on professional art practices from social media promotion to identifying and strategizing goals, gallery representation and museum exhibitions. The Hawaiian word "Kipaipai" means "to encourage and inspire," which is the purpose of the intensive program.
Where: Melissa Morgan Fine Art, 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Date: Saturday, June 4
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: melissamorganfineart.com
Palm Springs Rewinds: The Big Lebowski
Palm Springs Rewinds is a summer-long weekly program featuring film screenings from three acclaimed directors: Coen Brothers in June, Quentin Tarantino in July and Wes Anderson in August. This week, Palm Springs Cultural Center will screen "The Big Lebowski."
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, June 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Information: bit.ly/TheBigLebowskiPSCC
The Rockyard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features Pearl Jam tribute band Vitalogy on Friday and Jon Bon Jovi tribute band Wanted on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway., Indio
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
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: 7 things to do in the Palm Springs area this week
