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
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, July 6
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: backstreetartdistrict.com
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 Brad Ford & Fortunate Son, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute group.
Where: Palm Springs Downtown Park, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Date: Wednesday, July 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: pschamber.org; (760) 325-1577
Free Movies for the Kids
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission partnered with the Mary Pickford Theatre to present a free summer movie series for kids. This week, the theater will screen “Detective Pikachu.”
Where: Mary Pickford Theatre, 36-850 Pickfair St., Cathedral City
Date: Every Thursday until Aug. 4
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: dplaceentertainment.com
Among Friends Film Screening and Cocktails
Among Friends presents an interactive screening of the 1939 film “The Women.” This event is for ages 21 and up.
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Thursday, July 7
Time: Cocktails begin at 6 p.m.; film screens at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $17.49
Information: bit.ly/TheWomenPSCC
Broadway Showstoppers
Glenn Rosenblum and Karen Morrow perform hidden gems of Broadway Musicals of the ’60s at this event dedicated to the Great White Way.
Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
Date: Thursday, July 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $35 per person
Information: cvrep.org
‘Godspell’
This musical follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using games, storytelling techniques and comic timing.
Where: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Dates: Friday, July 8 and 15; Saturday, July 9 and 16; Sunday, July 10 and 17
Times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Tickets: Starting at $15
Information: palmcanyontheatre.net
The Rockyard
Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This weekend features Foreigner tribute band Urgent LA on Friday and Godsmack tribute band 1,000 HP on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway., Indio
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: fantasyspringsresort.com
Summer Sing-A-Long: ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’
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 “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: Happy hour begins at 5 p.m.; film screens at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Information: bit.ly/WillyWonkaPSCC
‘The Carol Burnett Show’
Comedy sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show” will be recreated for the stage, performed by Desert Theatreworks performers.
Where: Desert Theatreworks, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio, CA 92201
Date: Every Sunday until July 31
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: $30 per person
Information: dtworks.org
Inclusion in The Desert Sun’s weekly community calendar is solely at the editors’ discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.
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