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‘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, from Feb. 8 through March 3, with a trunk show and exhibition opening from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8.
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)
Taste the Valley
Fridays just got tastier! From 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, the Palm Springs Cultural Center, at 2300 E. Baristo Road, hosts Foodie Fridays, featuring local food pop-ups, food trucks and chefs. This new event, scheduled to take place every week, features Papa’s BBQ, Al Fresco Pizza, Native Farms and June’s Macarons, with hopes of attracting more vendors as it gains legs. After you have tried the food on offer, check out some of the great programming at the Cultural Center. Admission is free, with food for purchase. For more information, visit facebook.com/PalmSpringsCulturalCenter. —Charles Drabkin
Latin Rhythms and Flavors
A Colombian friend of mine describes the food at Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine, at 44795 San Pablo Ave., in Palm Desert, as the most authentic Colombian food he’s had outside of Bogota. From 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 8, celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Peru and Colombia at Sabrosura Salsa y Merengue. Sip on refreshing drinks and dance to the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton and cumbia! Whether you want to expand your palate or sinply have a good time, you won’t want to miss out on this evening. Admission is free, but registration is requested; do so by clicking here. —Charles Drabkin
Goooooaaaaaaaal!
Major League Soccer has returned to the desert! The Coachella Valley Invitational brings both men’s and women’s teams from around the MLS to the Empire Polo Club, at 81800 51st Ave., in Indio. A number of intense soccer matches will be hosted throughout the month (Feb. 8-9, 12, 15-16, 22), featuring talent from around the U.S. Tickets start at $31.37 for single-day admission, or $97.16 for a weekend pass. For tickets, match information and more, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com. —Matt King
A Concert to Help Fire Victims
From 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort at Spa, at 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, in Rancho Mirage, will host the Musicians for California Wildfire Relief, to benefit the American Red Cross in providing aid to those impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The star-studded lineup includes The Barry Baughn Blues Band, Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs, and the Funk Monks, with special guest appearances by Mike Reno of Loverboy and others. The silent auction opens at 4 p.m. with performances starting at 5 p.m. General-admission tickets are $55.20, available here; VIP tables for up to eight people can be purchased for $800 by calling 760-413-3629 —Charles Drabkin
Valentine’s-Themed Crooning
How about a beautiful concert inside a movie theater? At 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, enjoy the latest installment of Desert Candlelight Concerts, an evening of drinks, ambient lighting and a one-of-a-kind performance from Barry Allen Cohen, at Mary Pickford Is D’Place theater, at 36850 Pickfair St., in Cathedral City. The crooner will help you get in the early-Valentine’s mood with no shortage of love songs. The cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $25.85. For tickets and more information, visit the Eventbrite page. —Matt King
Food, Farmers, Fun
I grew up in an agricultural community, and the county fair was a must-do every year. The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival runs Thursday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, March 2, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds, at 46350 Arabia St., in Indio. Enjoy all the usual fair food, including date-specific recipes. Check out exhibits that include produce, livestock, fine art and other subjects. Ride carnival rides or watch the rodeo; there is something for everyone. General-admission presale tickets are $12. Get all the information you need at www.datefest.org. —Charles Drabkin
Art, Mid-Century Style
Time is running out to see a beautiful display of unique art! Catch Thoroughly Modern Mid-Century, a curation of art spanning various mediums that celebrates 20th century modernists in stunning fashion, at MAD.KAT Gallery, at 71590 Highway 111, in Rancho Mirage, from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Artists from all over the world, including some from the Coachella Valley, have brought their creations to the desert to honor the modernist era. The gallery is free to visit. From Feb. 13-23, during Modernism Week, the gallery will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit gallerymadkat.com. —Matt King
Bingo Benefit
Enjoy some drag bingo … for pets’ sake! From 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Drag Bingo is taking place at Dick’s on Arenas, at 301 E. Arenas Road, in Palm Springs, benefitting Animal Samaritans. Sister Burna Cross will lead attendees through some rousing rounds of bingo, and all guests are encouraged to donate to Animal Samaritans. All proceeds benefit the Animal Samaritans’ No Kill Shelter. For more information, visit animalsamaritans.org. —Matt King
A Comfortable Event
If you love the idea of being in your pajamas all day, but still want to go to a nice restaurant, caftan culture may be for you. From 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, the Caliente Tropics Hotel, at 411 E. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, hosts Caftans and Cocktails: Celebrating Our Love of Caftans, benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Bring some unopened pet food; grab a cocktail; and mingle with others who love the unique style and comfort that a caftan provides. Don’t have a caftan, or are you in need of something new? A pop-up vendor will be onsite for all your shopping pleasure. Reserve a free space and get more information here. —Charles Drabkin
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The web version of this was edited on Feb. 6 to correct a typo.