Rock On
Want some indie for your Valentine’s Day weekend? At 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Audio Perdisco, indie rockers from Oceanside, are heading down to Indio to perform at Little Street Music Hall, at 82707 Miles Ave. Local talent Beverly Bomber, South Cliff and Ju!ian and the Band are joining in for an evening of scorched riffs, catchy choruses and beautiful live music. Tickets are $10 online (with a fee) or at the door. For tickets and more information, visit Fanimal. —Matt King
Get Grounded (in a Good Way)
Love is in the air … but what about self-love? At 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, zen out at the Galentine’s Day Art Meditation and Sound Bath Workshop, an event with guided meditation and a sound bath led by Sally from Tiny Vibez Reiki—as well as a Hello Kitty-themed canvas to paint however you want. Take a breath; express yourself; and take some time to reflect during this busy season! The event is hosted at Adams Park, at 78930 La Palma Drive, in La Quinta. Tickets are $23.18 for children and $49.87 for adults. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. —Matt King
Difficult History
Many may think of Palm Springs as a liberal bastion, but that wasn’t always the case. The documentary Racist Trees examines the wall of tamarisk trees that separates a predominantly Black neighborhood in Palm Springs from the rest of the city. The screening takes place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road; it will be followed by a panel discussion sponsored by the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation and the Palm Springs Black History Committee. Tickets are $27.37 and can be purchased at cvjf.org. —Charles Drabkin
‘The Art Behind the Scarf’ at Rubine Red Gallery
Rubine Red Gallery, in collaboration with the Vera Neumann Estate, celebrates The Art Behind the Scarf, a special Modernism Week showing and sale of Vera Neumann’s orginal watercolors and vintage scarves, through Monday, March 3.
The show spans the 1940s to 1980s and showcases Vera’s unique sense of style and color which propelled her to fashion stardom, making her a household name throughout the world.
Legendary designer and artist Vera Neumann (1907-1993) believed in art’s ability to inspire and enrich lives. An innovator and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs of her time, Vera built her company on a radical philosophy: Fine art should be accessible to everyone, not just a select few. Known for her iconic images of cheerful flowers, trendy geometrics and vibrant ladybugs, she believed people should surround themselves with beauty. (From Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon.)
Now you can, too—with Vera’s ORIGINALS! Join us in the Uptown Art District and experience the radiant spirit of Vera Neumann. Rubine Red Gallery is located at 668 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Details at rubineredgallery.com and rubineredgallery.com/shows/theartbehindthescarf. (Sponsored Content)
Hey Hey! Celebrate Modernism!
Monkee around during Modernism Week! At 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, local rock/blues group the Gand Band will celebrate the music of the Monkees during the “Hey, Hey … We’re the Monkees! Mod Music and Cocktail Party.” Experience a full ’60s time capsule of music, cocktails and more as the Coachella Valley celebrates historic architecture and the style of the mid-century modern era during Modernism Week. The event will be hosted at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. Tickets are $104.65, which includes one drink. For tickets and more information, visit modernismweek.com. —Matt King
Forgotten History
African Americans have contributed to the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley since the very beginning. Black pioneers and visionaries overcame prejudice while helping build the oasis we all love. Architect Paul Williams’ El Mirador Tower is just one of the iconic stops on The 2025 Black History Bus Tour. At 9:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, board the bus at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, at 480 W. Tramview Road, for this three-hour exploration of our city’s overlooked history. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Start Your Engines
The checkered flag drops on the annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at La Quinta Community Park, at 77865 Avenida Montezuma. Walk around and take a look at all the cool vehicles on display, including the vehicles that win the prizes for Best Muscle Car and Best Sports Car. Check out Old Town La Quinta, or enjoy the beer garden (but don’t drink and drive!). The event is free, so enjoy a beautiful Saturday afternoon outdoors. Click here for more information. —Charles Drabkin
Space Out With These Tunes
Enjoy some symphonic space jams! At 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, the Coachella Valley Symphony presents A Symphonic Odyssey, a concert filled with out-of-this-world performances of sci-fi tunes, at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, at 71560 San Jacinto Drive. The local symphony will tackle epic arrangements from Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T. and more. Tickets for this space expedition are 100% free! Reserve your seat at Eventbrite. —Matt King
Mr. Showbiz
We see a lot of fabulous drag queens in Palm Springs—but Murray Hill is a little different. This tuxedo-wearing drag king, comedian and TV star is bringing an evening of standup comedy and songs with his show Murray Hill as Himself at the Revolution Stage Company, at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. You are not going to want to miss seeing one of his two shows, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Murray is joined for this show by Palm Springs’ own Selene Luna, and Jordan Katz and the Stiff Gimlets. Tickets are $44 and can be purchased at revolutionstagecompany.com. —Charles Drabkin
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