Palm Springs’ 85th Birthday
The City of Palm Springs is turning 85 years old and everyone is invited to celebrate with an all-day party this Saturday, April 8. KGAY‘s John Taylor will be doing a live broadcast from 11 am–1 pm, and he will be riding in the spectacular classic car parade, “Cruising Through the Years,” kicking off at 11:30 am. The Parade Route starts at the Convention Center and goes west on Amado Road to Belardo Rd. It then turns south (left) and continues to Museum Drive and the Marilyn Statue where the vintage cars will be displayed after the parade. Festivities continue in the downtown park area with music, a historical photo exhibit, family-friendly activities, scavenger hunt, and a Canine Celebrity Costume Contest at 6 pm. The birthday bash will conclude with a rockin’ Elton John Tribute Concert at 7 pm. More info
100 Years of Men in Love
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s Artful Events presents a screening of 100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection on Saturday, April 8 at 2 pm at the Annenberg Theater. The film focuses on a unique, moving, and joy-filled collection of vintage photographs of men in love from the 1850s to the 1950s. Taken when male partnerships were often illegal, the photos were found at flea markets, in shoe boxes, family archives, estate sales and old suitcases. The film will be followed by a Q&A with its Emmy Award-winning director, David Millbern, followed by a meet-and-greet reception in the Meyerman Sculpture Garden. Get tickets
Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s
Rubine Red Gallery presents an Opening Night reception for Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s on Saturday, April 8 from 5–9 pm. Made In Hollywood is drummer Gina Schock’s personal account of the band, which includes a treasure trove of photographs and memorabilia collected over the course of her 40-year career. Enjoy music, bites, drinks, an autographed copy of the book, and a chance to meet the author. [Get tickets] On Sunday, April 9, there will be also be a book signing event from 1–4 pm. The show of photography from the book continues at Rubine Red Gallery through April 24. More info
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