Desert X
Desert X is nearing the end of its fourth biennial exhibition around the Coachella Valley, running now through Sunday, May 7. It also happens to be National Park Week, so you can visit Joshua Tree National Park and while you’re out, stop by one or more Desert X sites to take in some outdoor art too! The site-specific installations by acclaimed international artists examines social and environmental themes. Check out our bookmarks for a closer look at Desert X from Wallpaper.com and AFAR.com. Free and open to the public, stop in at the Desert X hub at the Ace Hotel or download the app for information on artists, a map to find the installations, and interactive content. More info
The Prom
Musical Theatre University presents The Prom this Friday–Sunday, April 28–30, at the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School. It all starts when girl asks girl to her high school prom. The PTA says “no gay prom” and cancels the whole thing! Can four self-absorbed, narcissistic fading broadway stars save the day? The musical follows those four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. Get tickets
Tinseltown’s Queer 30th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, April 28 is the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Nicholas Snow’s historic public access television show Tinseltown’s Queer, celebrating from 6–9 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Be part of Queer media history in this celebratory evening of iconic archival television clips featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, as well as champions of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Get tickets |