May 2024 Coachella Valley Calendar of Events

MAY 2024

Coachella Valley Calendar of Events

Rock the Park Tribute Band Series May 1

Tonight's band is WANTED: The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful new downtown park. Co-Producer James Elliott Entertainment has more than 20 years of experience in the music industry. His company books acts at several casinos, and currently provides tribute bands to the Lake Arrowhead Concert Series.

7pm / Palm Springs Downtown Park www.pschamber.org

Theatre Fest 2024 May 3-5

Presented by Desert TheatreWorks Presents ArtsWorks. Diverse theatrical experiences from dramas to musicals will be showcased at this weekendlong event. Starting on May 3, attendees can enjoy Short and Sweet: An Evening of One Act Plays. Then on May 4 watch a stage reading of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. On May 5 Desert TheatreWorks will present its finest performers with Curtain Call Cabaret: DTW Sings Broadway. Indio Performing Arts Center

760-775-5200 / www.dtworks.org/artsworks

Palm Springs Entertainment Convention May 4

The most celebrities under one roof ever available for meet and greets in Coachella Valley history! There will be vendors selling comics, toys, collectibles, as well as artists and creatives both local and world renown. Live panels will take place on stage throughout the day as well as a cosplay contest during the final hour of the show.

12-7pm / Palm Springs Convention Center www.terrestro.com

La Quinta Concerts in the Park May 4

The musical guest this month is Gypsy Dreams a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Gypsy Dreams is the most authentic visual and musical tribute to Fleetwood Mac you will ever experience. This national touring band provides a high energy, passion-driven show by blending perfect harmonies, precise musicianship and character performances complete with realistic costumes, video backdrop and storytelling. A fun, unforgettable musical performance you won’t want to miss! There will be food truck vendors on site, however attendees are welcome to bring low back chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

7-9:30pm / SilverRock Park www.laquintaca.gov

Multicultural Festival May 4

We will have an array of live performances, vendors, and delicious food trucks. This is a free event!

5-7pm / Palm Springs Air Museum

760-883-2700 / www.psusd.us/psusd

Palm Desert Residents’ Day May 4

Everyone showing a Palm Desert drivers’ license or utility bill gets free admission. Enjoy all 91,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit space, and the over 75 flying and static aircraft representing World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the newest Stealth Fighter F-117 Nighthawk inside the James R. Houston Pavilion. Patrons must show a form of proof that live inside the city of Palm Desert to receive free admission.

10am-5pm / Palm Springs Air Museum

760-778-6262 / www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

Chamber of Commerce Join Annual Mixer May 8

Enjoy food, drinks and valley-wide networking. Contact your local chamber for your entrance wristbands. Now – $20 per person.

5:30-7:30pm / Palm Springs Air Museum

760-347-0676 / www.gcvcc.org

Harvey Milk Breakfast May 9

We invite you to be with us at this essential community event as we celebrate Harvey Milk’s life and legacy. Join community leaders, business leaders, and others who support equality and justice for all at this 12th annual celebration.

8:30-11am / Palm Springs Convention Center

760-416-8711 / www.pspride.org/harveymilk

Arthur Lyons Palm Springs Film Noir Festival May 9-12

Founded in 2000 by the late Arthur Lyons, the Palm Springs Film Noir festival includes an eclectic mix of Classic Film Noir “B” movies. Palm Springs Cultural Center 760-325-6565 / www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org

Bow Wow Bingo May 11

A Night of Bingo Under The Stars for Paws & Claws benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. 6:45pm / The Sonoran, Palm Springs www.psanimalshelter.org/bingo

Palm Springs Movies In The Park May 14 & 28

5/14: Jurassic Park, 5/28: Pee Wee's Big Adventure

7pm / Palm Springs Downtown Park 760-325-6565 / www.psculturalcenter.org

Joshua Tree Music Festival May 16-18

The stellar lineup includes Grammy-winning Fantastic Negrito, Moon Hooch, Steve Poltz, Funk You, Telmary & HabanaSana. With continuous

music on four stages, late-night headphone house, yoga, workshops, and the Healing Oasis, the festival promises a diverse sonic journey and a celebration of the desert’s raw beauty. Camp under the stars or choose from various local lodging options.

2601 Sunfair Road https://joshuatreemusicfestival.com

Cathedral City State of the City May 18

2024 Cathedral City State of the City, Business Awards and Business Expo. This annual event offers a review of economic activity from the previous year, as well as future development and plans significant to the business community. The featured speaker will be Mayor Mark Carnevale.

11am-2pm / DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

760-347-0676 / www.gcvcc.org

Indio Mixer May 23

Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with networking opportunities celebrating a festival filled business community in Indio. This is event is FREE to attend for members and non members. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best festival attire. Everyone who participates will be entered into our raffle to win great prizes!

5-7pm / Location: TBD

760-347-0676 / www.gcvcc.org

Desert Hot Springs Memorial Day Ceremony

May 27

This Memorial Day, let’s come together as a community to pay tribute to the heroes who selflessly served our country. Let us not only remember the fallen, but also express our deepest gratitude to their families and loved ones who continue to bear the weight of their loss. All are welcome to attend this solemn occasion

9-10am / Veterans Park

760-329-6411 / www.cityofdhs.org

Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop May 27

This is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our brief Memorial service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. In their honor, we highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell bomber. This most impressive ceremony is our way of saluting our fallen comrades. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Flight exhibitions & activities are scheduled all day long, Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1pm. 10am-5pm / Palm Springs Air Museum

760-778-6262 / www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

Greater Palm Springs Restaurants Week May 31-Jun. 9

The perfect opportunity to savor the start of summer — every poolside bite, every chilled cocktail, every sunset dinner with a view — with more options including prix fixe menus and exclusive special offers only available during Restaurant Week. This annual event offers residents and visitors 10 days of exquisite dining experiences throughout our nine-city oasis. www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurant-week

First Wednesday Art Walk

First Wednesdays

Backstreet is a unique community of artists’ working studios & galleries, and businesses that provides artistic services (reprographic, restorative and framing) in Palm Springs. We have an amazing assortment of original art for all tastes and budgets – paintings, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, lithography and more by locally, regionally and nationally recognized artists.

5-7pm / 2652 Cherokee Way www.backstreetartdistrict.com

Southwest Food Fest Fridays

Dine with family and friends with good music, movies, and other activities on Friday nights at Coachella Valley's premier food truck event. 5-9pm / 44175 Washington Street, Indian Wells 951-551-6233 / www.southwestfoodfest.org

Friday Nights on Pierson Fridays

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering array of flavors from some of the best food trucks in town! Whether you’re craving juicy burgers, sizzling tacos, or savory BBQ, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity! Bring your friends, family, and appetites for an evening filled with delicious food, great company, a variety of vendors, and a fantastic atmosphere.

6-10pm / 66379 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs

760-329-6411 / www.cityofdhs.org

VillageFest Thursdays

Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive –and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events:

VillageFest!

6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive

760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org

The In-Flight Experience Saturdays

Great Music, Fine Food, Classy Cocktails, and First Class Service. Live music by Nouveau with Desera & Eddie. Meal choices: Beef Shortribs with mashed potatoes, salad, roll & dessert. Chicken with Marsala Sauce over mashed potatoes, salad, roll & dessert. Vegetarian Squash Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Mozzerella, salad, roll & dessert.

5-7:30pm / PS Air Bar, Palm Springs

760-327-7701 / www.psairbar.com/events

Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market - Outdoor Saturdays Oct.-May 8am-1pm / Palm Springs Cultural Center

www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org

Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market - Indoor Saturdays Jun.-Sep. 8am-1pm / Palm Springs Pavilion

www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org

The Lofts Art Walk Second Saturdays

During the Art Walk, the district comes alive with energy and creativity. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the various galleries and studios, interact with artists, and view a wide array of artwork.

5-8pm / The Lofts Art District, Palm Springs

www.facebook.com/p/The-Lofts-Arts-District-100085460859372

Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market Sundays Oct.-Apr. 8am-1pm / 72559 Hwy 111

www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org

College of the Desert Street Fair Saturdays & Sundays

With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more.

8am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com