Art, Musically
Art and music are coming together in stunning Palm Desert fashion. That Gallery, at 73940 El Paseo, is opening a new exhibit, MIRAGE: The Art of Music, on Friday, April 5. Nearly 20 artists will have music-inspired pieces on display—combining the two forms of self-expression into one multimodal experience! An opening night event will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 11, and the exhibit will be on display through Friday, May 3. The gallery is free to visit, and you may RSVP for the opening night event online at thatgallerypd.com. —Matt King
Bump and Grind
Whether you are a fan of the late Gypsy Rose Lee, or you prefer the latest in modern American burlesque, you are sure to enjoy The Lalas at The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage at 8 p.m., Friday, April 5. With a performance set to classic rock and blues, The Lalas’ sensual, comedic dance celebrates the art of tease while empowering performers and audiences alike. Tickets range from $20 to $165. Learn more and get tickets aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/the-lalas. —Charles Drabkin
Light Up the Lake
Would you enjoy the experience of lighting a beautiful paper lantern and setting it free in a lake? You can do just that, and a lot more, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Water Lantern Festival, happening at Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., in Palm Desert. This tradition has deep cultural roots, and whether you’d like to send away disaster, welcome happiness, guide the souls of the departed, remember loved ones, or simply enjoy the lit-up lake, as well as music and food trucks, this touring festival is sure to be fantastic. Tickets are $28.33 through today, April 3, but prices increase significantly as the event gets closer. For tickets and more info, visit waterlanternfestival.com. —Matt King
Drive the Plaza Theatre Into the Future
Don’t miss this exciting chance to view more than 100 rare and vintage automobiles at the Drive the Plaza Theatre Into the Future fundraising event at 5 p.m., Friday, April 19. It will be held at The Prescott Collection Hangar in Palm Springs, where you will view an amazing collection of vintage autos ranging from award-winning restorations to extremely low-mileage original examples, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and live musical entertainment. The address of this unique destination in Palm Springs will be provided when you RSVP at tinyurl.com/CarHangar. Thanks for helping support the ongoing restoration project of the historic Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs as it returns to its original splendor and is updated to meet the access, technology and equity needs of today and tomorrow. It is projected that the restoration work will take approximately 18 months to complete, allowing the Plaza Theatre to open in 2025. (Sponsored Content)
Treats Galore!
Taste of On the Mark, which takes place twice a year, is an excellent opportunity to try many of the unique products available at On the Mark—and it’s a great time, too. The next one is happening just outside the shop (at Museum Way and Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs) from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6. At the autumn event, there was a caviar vendor and someone shucking oysters, and it was all DELICIOUS! Your $70 ticket gets you a commemorative wine glass and unlimited tastes of beer, wine, and sweet and savory treats! (The $95 VIP tickets get you in early, at 4 p.m.) A portion of ticket sales benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley. Find tickets at Eventbrite. —Charles Drabkin
Like ‘Dune,’ but Local
Xerophilous is an adjective referring to a plant or animal that’s adapted to a dry climate or habitat. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, at 47900 Portola Ave., in Palm Desert, has created a new event to celebrate the beauty of desert flora. Xerophilous: The Desert Botanical Festival will include garden walks hosted by their expert botanists and gardeners, a native plant sale, and information from conservationists working to protect the wild in Southern California, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7. The event is free with paid park admission (adults $39.95, ages 3-17 $29.95, children 3 and under free; a two-day adult pass to Xerophilous is $10 off). Learn more or purchase tickets in advance at livingdesert.org. —Charles Drabkin
Locally Written Whodunit
Enjoy the world premiere of a comedy about a detective you know—in a story you don’t. Desert Ensemble Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes Confidential, which adds exciting and hilarious twists to the familiar and famous Sherlock Holmes story. The play is written by DET founder Tony Padilla and directed by Jerome Elliott Moskowitz; it stars Katrina Dixon, Larry Dyekman, Barbara Kerr, Justin Ledesma and Alex Price. Enjoy a selection of opening weekend performances, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 12; 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13, and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road. Tickets are $37.50. For tickets and more info, visit www.desertensembletheatre.org. —Matt King
Come Let Your Flag Fly
From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, in Palm Springs, enjoy Flagging in the Desert, a day of spinning flags in rhythmic fashion to sounds spun by DJ Mark Tarbox. Come witness the mesmerizing art of rotating flags, and show up at 10:30 a.m. to partake in a novice flagging class. A special silent auction of donated flags will take place, with all proceeds going to FIND Food Bank. Loaner flags will be available at the event if you want to try your hand at flagging—and the event is free! For more information, visit flagginginthedesert.com. —Matt King
Celebrate Creativity
In celebration of World Art Day, the city of Palm Springs has created the World Art Day Festival, to honor diversity and inclusion through the arts. No matter your age or skill level, everyone is invited to participate. Local performers, interactive projects and live artist demonstrations will all be taking place at Demuth Park, on Mesquite Avenue just west of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13. It’s free! Learn more at psworldartday.com. —Charles Drabkin
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