On Monday, kick off your week with some serious girl power at Modern Muse: Petula Clark and the Women Who Changed Pop, where Maxine Linehan uses her cinematic vocals to reimagine the groundbreaking hits of mid-century icons like Petula Clark and Shirley Bassey.
Get ready for some literary charm on Tuesday with Palm Springs Speaks – Wade Rouse, featuring the internationally bestselling author in a fun conversation about his newest novel, That’s What Friends Are For, which explores the beauty of friendship. If you are looking for more social connection, head over to The Center Social on Wednesday for a relaxed happy-hour vibe and a chance to meet new friends in the local LGBTQ+ community.
For the art lovers, the massive La Quinta Art Celebration begins on Thursday and runs through the weekend, transforming the civic center into a VIP gallery of world-class creativity from artists across the globe. You can also celebrate culture at the Black History Month Closing Celebration at the PS Art Museum on Thursday, featuring live music and a maker market, or explore French culture starting Thursday at CINEMA FRANÇAIS 2026.
The stage is set for some incredible performances! Guys and Dolls opens Wednesday, taking you on a wild ride through the grit and glamour of Prohibition-era New York. On Wednesday, you can also solve a mystery at the opening of Clue – Live on Stage! The West Coast premiere of Destroying David opens Thursday, offering a moving look at art history and personal loss. You can also enjoy ongoing runs of the scandalous The Graduate, the politically charged In the Wake, the meta-theatrical magic of Pippin, the revolutionary spirit of Hair, the cheeky fun of Camp Morning Wood, and the immersive scientific storytelling of The Art of Science.
Also this week: Bianca Del Rio brings her hilarious “clown in a gown” brilliance to town on Monday and Friday. For some local exploration, check out the Fire Dept Open House on Monday to see a historic 1955 facility, or head to Indio this Thursday–Sunday for the closing weekend of classic food and carnival fun at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival.
This Weekend: On Saturday, the Legends of Pop Festival brings a high-energy celebration of music icons Madonna, Prince, and Michael Jackson. Also on Saturday, MonĂ©t X Change serves up a fast and fearless hour of stand-up comedy. The community gathers on Saturday for the Black History Parade & Town Fair to celebrate heritage and unity. You can also go “Behind the Badge” on Saturday at the PSPD Open House to meet local officers and see live demonstrations. Then, get ready for two weeks of world-class tennis at the BNP Paribas Open, beginning on Sunday.