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Palm Springs Calendar of Events & Concerts
May 2012 & June 2012

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Joanne Bergstrom, PalmSprings.com Calendar of Events Editor

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May 2012

Through 9/8/12
Ladies of Lincoln's Era Exhibit
La Quinta Museum, 77885 Avenida Montezuma; La Quinta, CA 92253 - just off Eisenhower in the historic La Quinta Cove district / Highlighting thirteen of the most influential women of the 1860's; these women were many things - some highly educated, others self-educated, most outspoken but none of them boring! The exhibit opening will feature a couple in Civil War attire mingling with guests. At 5:30 p.m. the Director of the Southern California Medical Museum, Dr. Bert J. (Hans) Davidson (MD and Ph.D.) will be speaking on the topic of Civil War medicine. The Ladies of Lincoln's Era is a traveling exhibition from the California Exhibition Resources Alliance, originated by the Mission San Juan Capistrano - Orange County's mission, historic landmark, and museum. The exhibit will run through September 8, 2012 and is free to the public. The hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. More info: (760) 777-7170.

5/25/12 & 5/26/12
Relics of the Buddha Travel the World
Center for Spiritual Living Palm Springs, 2100 E. Racquet Club Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262 / A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Budddhist masters is currently touring the world.This is a rare opportunity to view these relics. Dates: May 25 & 26, 2012. Times vary, please call 760.323.5447 or visit www.maitreyaproject.org for more information.

5/31/12 - 9/6/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

Thursday May 24
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Forever Marilyn’ Dedication in Palm Springs
Forever Marilyn’ Dedication in Palm Springs A 26-foot-tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe is currently being assembled in Palm Springs. The sculpture, “Forever Marilyn,” will be installed at Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way after a weeklong trip from Chicago. The installation is expected to take about four days. The lower portion of the statue is expected to be put in place, with the torso and head expected to be lifted into place with a crane, according to organizer P.S. Resorts. The sculpture will be dedicated May 24 at the weekly Palm Springs VillageFest street market. The installation is being funded by P.S Resorts, local donors, restaurant and hotel owners and businesses. More information here.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Friday May 25
Buy Dwight Yoakam Tickets Here! Dwight Yoakam Tickets
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236 / Few entertainers have attained the iconic status of Dwight Yoakam. His name immediately conjures up compelling, provocative images: A pale cowboy hat with the brim pulled low; poured on blue jeans; intricate, catchy melodies paired with poignant, brillant lyrics that mesmerize with their indelible imprint. Yoakam's hits include: Honky Tonk Man, Please, Please Baby, Little Ways and It Only Hurts When I Cry.
Buy Dwight Yoakam Tickets Here!

Relics of the Buddha Travel the World
Center for Spiritual Living Palm Springs, 2100 E. Racquet Club Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262 / A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Budddhist masters is currently touring the world.This is a rare opportunity to view these relics. Dates: May 25 & 26, 2012. Times vary, please call 760.323.5447 or visit www.maitreyaproject.org for more information.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Buy Sugarland Tickets Here! Sugarland
The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 / Despite winning multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awards—and selling more than 8 million records—the country-music duo of Nettles and Kristian Bush is embracing a creative rebirth, a musical awakening that permeates their adventurous fourth album, The Incredible Machine. Tickets: 888.999.1995.

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday May 26
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Relics of the Buddha Travel the World
Center for Spiritual Living Palm Springs, 2100 E. Racquet Club Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262 / A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Budddhist masters is currently touring the world.This is a rare opportunity to view these relics. Dates: May 25 & 26, 2012. Times vary, please call 760.323.5447 or visit www.maitreyaproject.org for more information.

"Life After Brain Injury- Coachella Valley
Starbucks Outside tables, 81952 Us Highway 111, #A, Indio, CA 92201 / Just a reminder to all those out here in the Coachella Valley. This is my 1st group meeting in starting this group. Come by and see what it's all about. Time: 2pm. Free. More info: 760-808-9385 or www.lifeafterbraininjury.org

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday May 27
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Monday May 28 Memorial Day
The 14th Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA / This year’s Flower Drop will again feature the Missing Man Formation by T-34s and the Heat Wave Jazz Band. Forest Lawn Memorial Park returns as the Sponsor of the 3,000 carnations that will drop from a vintage World War II era aircraft. Palm Springs Air Museum’s original Chief Pilot Jim Dale (JD) will pilot the vintage aircraft dropping the flowers. Festival festivities schedule: 10:00 am until 12 noon - KNEWS Radio live remote; 10 am and throughout the day - BiPlane Stearman Rides for sale ($150 per 15 minute ride, after paying museum admission); 10 am and throughout the day - Food Vendors El Buen Sazon (Mexican Food), The Cone Zone, Freedom Fighters Café; 10 am and throughout the day - 82nd Airborne Living History Re-enactors, Gen. Patton impersonator, Harpo the Clown, balloons courtesy of the Knights of Columbus; water courtesy of Forest Lawn Memorial Park; 11:30 AM - P-63 flight exhibition, piloted by Jim Dale; 12 noon - Coachella Boys’ and Girls’ Club’s Heat Wave Jazz Band and 1:00 pm - T-34 Missing Man Formation Flight Exhibition followed by the Flower Drop of 3,000 red and white carnations. The flower drop honors and memorializes all veterans who lost their life defending the US. The white carnations are in honor of those who fought in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The red carnations are in honor of those who died in more recent conflicts including the Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Events are included with regular admission to the museum which ranges from $8 to $15. Active Military and children under 6 are free. No discounts on Holidays. (760) 778-6262.

Memorial Day Bash - 24th Annual Event
Before other music festivals came to the Coachella Valley, like Stagecoach and Coachella Fest, the Memorial Day Bash was entertaining locals and visitors with a wide range of musical entertainers. This year Memorial Day Bash includes Groups and solo artists from around Southern California singing everything from Country, 50s, 60s 70s and 80s music, Rock n Roll and Gospel. A little something for everyone. Concessions will be available throughout the day, no alcohol will be served. The gates open promptly at noon on Monday the 28th of May. Admission is FREE! Event will be held on the grounds of the Sky Valley Community Center at: 20905 Hot Springs Road, Sky Valley, CA. Bring at hat, sunglasses and a chair and plan to spend the day. Time: noon - 6pm. www.DesertConcerts.com

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday May 29
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday May 30
Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday May 31
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. May 31 featuring Amnesty, Albania, 2011, 83 minutes; Albanian, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

June 2012

Through 9/6/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

Through 9/8/12
Ladies of Lincoln's Era Exhibit
La Quinta Museum, 77885 Avenida Montezuma; La Quinta, CA 92253 - just off Eisenhower in the historic La Quinta Cove district / Highlighting thirteen of the most influential women of the 1860's; these women were many things - some highly educated, others self-educated, most outspoken but none of them boring! The exhibit opening will feature a couple in Civil War attire mingling with guests. At 5:30 p.m. the Director of the Southern California Medical Museum, Dr. Bert J. (Hans) Davidson (MD and Ph.D.) will be speaking on the topic of Civil War medicine. The Ladies of Lincoln's Era is a traveling exhibition from the California Exhibition Resources Alliance, originated by the Mission San Juan Capistrano - Orange County's mission, historic landmark, and museum. The exhibit will run through September 8, 2012 and is free to the public. The hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. More info: (760) 777-7170.

6/7/12 - 7/4/12
Concerts in the Park Series
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, CA / Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater is once again the hot spot for live music this summer with the return of the City’s Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy free music under the stars every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. beginning June 7 with a concert featuring country music by the Nitro Express Band. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s concert series offers a variety of talented musical acts including: Nitro Express Band - Country Music on June 7, Southband - Classic Rock on June 14, Vanity Fair - Dance Music on June 21 and Swing Cats Big Band - Jazz & Patriotic on July 4. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

Friday June 1 
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tickets
Buy Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tickets Here! The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 / Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford may not have intended it but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group, Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits – touchstones of a generation – including such classics as “Proud Mary”, “Lodi”, “Down On The Corner”, “Fortunate Son” and “Who’ll Stop The Rain”. Though the pair initially only planned to play private parties, Creedence Clearwater Revisited continue to perform up to 100 shows a year!
Buy Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tickets Here!

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday June 2
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA / College of the Desert Presents Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical. A true musical theatre phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with the human personality create a murderous counterpart. The haunting score features music by Frank Wildhorn (The Scarlet Pimpernel) and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse (Victor/Victoria, Doctor Doolittle, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory). Songs include "Once Upon A Dream," "This Is the Moment," "Someone Like You," "In His Eyes" and "A New Life." This COD Performing Arts production is fully staged and features the complete Broadway orchestration. Dates of performances: May 3 - 6, 2012. To purchase tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com

Palm Springs Cruisin' Association Cruise Night - Last of Season!
Spa Resort Casino in dowtown Palm Springs at the corner of Amado and Calle Encilla (held in the North Lot) / A fun, family event and good time! We have on display over 150 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, corvettes, customs, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, for free viewing by the general public. There are coloring and model car contests and slot car racing for the kids and a hula hoop contest for those who dare. There is a raffle, 50/50 drawing, trophy presentations, activities for the whole family, as well as entertainment available at each cruise night. Palm Springs Cruisin' Association Cruise Night is held the first Saturday of every month from October through June. Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (show cars roll-in at 3 p.m.) Specators: Free and $5 for vehicle entry for non-members. This event is open to all car enthusiasts! More info: www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com

Sunday June 3
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.
Monday June 4
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday June 5
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday June 6
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

End of PSWIFT Season Mixer
Mission Hills Country Club, 34-600 Mission Hills Drive, (off Dinah Shore - just east of DaVall), Rancho Mirage, CA / Come join Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT) and celebrate the end of a Great Season! Time: 5-7pm. Members: $20.00; Non-Members: $30.00. Light Hors d'oeuvres and glass of Wine included. Last opportunity before the summer break to visit with old friends, make new friends and catch up on their summer plans! RSVP REQUIRED: 760-238-0306 or www.pswift.org/index.php/site/events/1998/

Thursday June 7
Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
La Quinta Library, 78-275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 / The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Come join a support group and meet others who know what you are going through. Support groups are free of charge and open to everybody. Time: 4pm. More info: www.ccfa.org/chapters/sandiego or 646-276-7902

Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. June 7 featuring Craft, Brazil, 2010, 85 minutes, Portuguese and French, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

Concerts in the Park Series featuring Nitro Express Band
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, CA / Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater is once again the hot spot for live music this summer with the return of the City’s Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy free music under the stars every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. beginning June 7 with a concert featuring country music by the Nitro Express Band. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s concert series offers a variety of talented musical acts including: Nitro Express Band - Country Music on June 7, Southband - Classic Rock on June 14, Vanity Fair - Dance Music on June 21 and Swing Cats Big Band - Jazz & Patriotic on July 4. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

Friday June 8
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday June 9
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

FREE La Quinta Home Buyer Workshop
Housing counselors from HUD-approved non-profit ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions (CCCS) will be sharing information about the home buying process during this free workshop. Attendees will learn about the real costs of home ownership, and how downpayment assistance programs can help. Other topics covered include budgeting, shopping for mortgage loans, credit scores and loan qualification, closing and escrow, and much more. Free food, refreshments, and prizes will be available to those who attend. Address: 47-795 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253. Time: 8am - 4pm. Register by calling toll-free 800-750-2227

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Bongo at Morongo IV featuring Bret Michaels
Buy Brett Michaels Tickets Here! Morongo Ballroom, Cabazon, 49500 Seminole Drive Cabazon, CA 92230 / Bret Michaels is a rock star, reality star, spokesperson, businessman, and philanthropist. And...he's also a cultural icon, a rock god, an entrepreneur, a TV star, a father, the face of the American Diabetes Association, a supercross enthusiast, solo artist, Poison frontman, and a generous donor to a myriad of charitable causes. Michaels first rose to fame as the frontman of Poison. As one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, Poison defined the fast, gritty, and glamorous rock 'n' roll scene. Since the band's beginning, Poison has achieved massive success- releasing eight studio albums, four live albums, and selling over 30 million records worldwide and 16.5 million records in the U.S. alone. Tickets: 800-252-4499.

Sunday June 10
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.
Monday June 11
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday June 12
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday June 13
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday June 14
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. June 14 featuring Fat, Bald, Short Man, Colombia, 2011, 91 minutes, Spanish, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org

Concerts in the Park Series featuring Southband
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, CA / Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater is once again the hot spot for live music this summer with the return of the City’s Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy free music under the stars every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. beginning June 7. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s concert series offers a variety of talented musical acts including: Nitro Express Band - Country Music on June 7, Southband - Classic Rock on June 14, Vanity Fair - Dance Music on June 21 and Swing Cats Big Band - Jazz & Patriotic on July 4. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

Friday June 15
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday June 16
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Art Laboe's Summer Love Jam
Buy Art Laboe's Summer Love Jam Tickets Here! The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 / Art Laboe Summer Love Jam featuring Zapp, Deniece Williams, Lisa Lisa and Tierra. DArt Laboe is responsible for many “firsts” in the radio and record business. Art was the first Disc Jockey to play Rock and Roll on the West Coast airwaves, one of the first DJs to play both black and white artists and the first DJ to have an “Elvis Hour,” the entire hour devoted to Elvis Presley. When Elvis and the Colonel first came to Hollywood, it was Art Laboe that got the first and only radio interview. In conjunction with Dick Clark, Art Laboe had the first sold out Rock ‘n’ Roll concert at the Hollywood Bowl and continues to pack arena concerts today.
Buy Art Laboe's Summer Love Jam Tickets Here!

Joan Sebastian, Pepe Aguilar & Shaila Durcal
Buy Joan Sebastian, Pepe Aguilar & Shaila Durcal Tickets Here!Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203 / Joan Sebastian, a popular three time Grammy Award and five time Latin Grammy Award winning Mexican singer and songwriter will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday June 16th. He has composed hundreds of pop songs and has been a regular staple on the top-40 charts in Mexico since his career began in 1977. José "Pepe" Aguilar Jiménez (born in San Antonio, Texas) is a popular singer-songwriter of ranchera, mariachi and pop music with over 16 studio albums plus multiple compilations to his name and millions of records sold. Shaila Dúrcal is a Spanish singer-songwriter best known for being the daughter of singing legend Rocío Dúrcal and 1960s Filipino pop idol Antonio "Júnior" Morales Barreto. Tickets: (760) 342-5000.

Sunday June 17
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.
Monday June 18
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
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Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday June 19
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday June 20
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday June 21
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. June 21 featuring The Finger, Argentina, 2011, 93 minutes, Spanish, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org

Concerts in the Park Series featuring Vanity Fair
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, CA / Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater is once again the hot spot for live music this summer with the return of the City’s Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy free music under the stars every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. beginning June 7. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s concert series offers a variety of talented musical acts including: Nitro Express Band - Country Music on June 7, Southband - Classic Rock on June 14, Vanity Fair - Dance Music on June 21 and Swing Cats Big Band - Jazz & Patriotic on July 4. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

Friday June 22
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday June 23
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday June 24
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.
Monday June 25
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday June 26
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
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k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang
k.d. lang and the Siss Boom BangMcCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA / k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang - Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum. Co-presented by KJJZ's Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald. k.d. lang's career has brought her from punk rock to kitschy country to pop, crooning, and into the realms of alt country singer/songwriter. Depending on what point of her career you look, she can be compared to Patsy Cline, Joni Mitchell, or Emmylou Harris. But from the very beginning, her bravura singing marked her for greatness. Her performance will include her hits plus songs from her latest album. To purchase tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com

Wednesday June 27
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday June 28
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. June 28 featuring Grey Matter, Rwanda, 2011, 100 minutes, Kinyarwanda and French, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

Friday June 29
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday June 30
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

July 2012


7/12/12 - 7/15/12
Desert Classic DanceSport Championships
JW Marriott Desert Srpings Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Desert Classic is an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of our beautiful venue over four fun-filled days. Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With over $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Am and Amateur Scholarships, the 2012 Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember forever. Dates: July 12 - 15, 2012. For more information, please call 714.536.0387 or visit desertclassicdancesport.com

7/26/12 - 7/30/12
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

Sunday July 1
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

The 4th Annual Jazz It Up with Bill Marx & All Star Band
Jazz pianist and composer Bill Marx and his All Star Band will give a special performance open to the public on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage to benefit ACT for MS (multiple sclerosis). One ticket includes music, beer, wine or soft drink and hors d’oeurves. $75 purchased prior to June 25; $85 at the door. Price is inclusive of tax and tip and includes a $40 donation to the Palm Desert-based charity that helps Coachella valley residents with multiple sclerosis by providing free physical therapy and other programs at no charge that dramatically enhance the clients’ quality of life. The Mission Hills Country Club is located at 34-600 Mission Hills Drive in Rancho Mirage. For tickets and more information, please visit www.actforms.org or call Anne at (760) 773-9806.

Monday July 2
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
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Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday July 3
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
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Wednesday July 4 - Happy 4th of July!
July 4th at the Ballpark
Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Come celebrate the best July 4th celebration in the Coachella Valley with the Palm Springs POWER and the City of Palm Springs. The POWER take on the Nor Cal Yankees at 6:05 pm Monday evening. The gates to the stadium will open to a firework extravaganza, which will begin shortly after 9:00 pm. As always, the stadium will be packed for July 4th, so come early and leave plenty of time to get the best seat in the house. Gates open at 5:00pm. Tickets & more information here: http://www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com

Concerts in the Park Series featuring Swing Cats Big Band
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, CA / Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater is once again the hot spot for live music this summer with the return of the City’s Concerts in the Park series. Enjoy free music under the stars every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. beginning June 7. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s concert series offers a variety of talented musical acts including: Nitro Express Band - Country Music on June 7, Southband - Classic Rock on June 14, Vanity Fair - Dance Music on June 21 and Swing Cats Big Band - Jazz & Patriotic on July 4. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. (*Please confirm since July 4th is a holiday) For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again. (*Please confirm since this is a holiday - July 4th)
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! (*Please confirm since this is holiday - July 4th.)
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Thursday July 5
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. July 5 featuring Mourning, Iran, 2011, 85 minutes, Persian, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org

Friday July 6
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday July 7
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday July 8
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Montgomery Gentry Tickets
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236 / Montgomery Gentry's journey into the front ranks of American music has been one of the most gratifying sagas of the past decade. Their road to gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours has been paved both with musical integrity and with an abiding respect for the people and the genre they represent. Montgomery Gentry's hits include Hillbilly Shoes, Lucky Man and Oughta Be More Songs Than That.
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Monday July 9
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
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Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday July 10
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday July 11
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday July 12
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. July 12 featuring Pegasus, Morocco, 2010, 104 minutes, Arabic, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org

Desert Classic DanceSport Championships
JW Marriott Desert Srpings Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Desert Classic is an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of our beautiful venue over four fun-filled days. Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With over $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Am and Amateur Scholarships, the 2012 Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember forever. Dates: July 12 - 15, 2012. For more information, please call 714.536.0387 or visit desertclassicdancesport.com

Friday July 13
Desert Classic DanceSport Championships
JW Marriott Desert Srpings Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Desert Classic is an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of our beautiful venue over four fun-filled days. Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With over $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Am and Amateur Scholarships, the 2012 Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember forever. Dates: July 12 - 15, 2012. For more information, please call 714.536.0387 or visit desertclassicdancesport.com

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday July 14
Desert Classic DanceSport Championships
JW Marriott Desert Srpings Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Desert Classic is an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of our beautiful venue over four fun-filled days. Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With over $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Am and Amateur Scholarships, the 2012 Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember forever. Dates: July 12 - 15, 2012. For more information, please call 714.536.0387 or visit desertclassicdancesport.com

College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday July 15
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Desert Classic DanceSport Championships
JW Marriott Desert Srpings Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Desert Classic is an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of our beautiful venue over four fun-filled days. Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With over $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Am and Amateur Scholarships, the 2012 Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember forever. Dates: July 12 - 15, 2012. For more information, please call 714.536.0387 or visit desertclassicdancesport.com

Monday July 16
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday July 17
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday July 18
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday July 19
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. July 19 featuring The Prize, Argentina, 2011, 99 minutes, Spanish with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

Friday July 20
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday July 21
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday July 22
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.
Monday July 23
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday July 24
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Wednesday July 25
Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Thursday July 26
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through December 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781.

Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. July 26 featuring Qarantina, Iraq, 2010, 90 minutes, Arabic, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org

Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

Friday July 27
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Jungle Boogie!
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Come party in our Jungle! Every Friday and Saturday night - Cocktails, Dancing and Entertainment! Go Go boys and girls heat up the lounge at Toucans as DJ Galaxy heats up the dance floor! Experience the music and the tropical magic of Toucans! Dancing 9pm to closing - 2am! Must be 21 to enter. For more information, please call Toucans Tiki Lounge at 760.416.7584.

Saturday July 28
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Certified Farmers' Markets
Discover the freshest and best locally grown produce from Certified California Farmers! September through May: Saturdays in Palm Springs and Coachella, Sundays in Old Town La Quinta, and Wednesdays in Palm Desert. Market Locations: Winter Markets (September to May) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Camelot Theatres in the Palm Springs Mall parking lot at 2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell. City of Coachella: Saturdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to Coachella City Hall, 1515 6th Street. Old Town La Quinta: Sundays: 8 am to 12:30 pm, at 78100 Main Street, just a few blocks west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. Palm Desert: Wednesdays: 8am to 12:30 pm, adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, 72-567 Highway 111. Summer Market (June to September) Palm Springs: Saturdays: 8am - 12:30 pm, inside the Palm Springs Mall (2365 E. Tahquitz). More info: www.certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com

Indio Open-Air Market
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA / New and used, brand-name merchandise is discovered at the Indio Open-Air Market, held from 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday (except during Date Festival), at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fairgrounds. The architecture of the fairgrounds is that of a city in Morocco, and in that way is perhaps the most interesting of the fairgrounds to be found in Southern California. The market fills the palm tree fringed parking area of the fairgrounds. Shoppers can watch the sunset while buying "fresh from the field" produce picked that morning by our vendors. A trip for produce should always include the fresh dates that are grown in the immediate area. Nearly everything for the entire family can be found at reasonable prices by browsing the many aisles with the moon as your companion. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. For more information, call 800-222-7467.

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...

Sunday July 29
College of the Desert Street Fair
College of the Desert Street Fair - Palm Desert, CAThe COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor vendors offering new merchandise, arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open every weekend all year, located on the COD campus. Proceeds benefit college programs and students. October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through December, 7 a.m to noon. The Street Fair is located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue), surrounded by date palms and mountain vistas. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment. For more information, please call (760) 636-7957.

Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

Monday July 30
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival - Palm Springs, CA Doral Princess Resort, Palm Springs, CA / Our Summer Weekend event starts with an opening party on Thursday, 7/26 with a dance workshops starting at 8PM. We are also featuring BACHATA MADNESS on all weekend long with dedicated workshops and evening dance parties. There's even a bonus Argentine Tango room with nightly milongas until late! Join us at our family friendly festivals complete with kids workshops and daily activities for everyone! Dates: July 26 - 30, 2012. More information: www.salsamambofestival.com

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year! More info here...
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Monday Night Mojitos & Margaritas w/ Jesus! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584.

Tuesday July 31
Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour in Palm Springs, CA Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Happy Hour
Copley's on Palm Canyon, 621 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Happy Hour ~ $5 Well Drinks, House Wines & Selected Martinis and $15 “Blue Plate” Specials from 6 - 7pm. Available Sunday through Thursday at Copley's Blue Bar & Lounge Only. Come enjoy Copley's stunning gardens, inviting atmosphere and inventive seasonal menu, and you'll see why diners come back again and again.
More Copley's on Palm Canyon information here...

"Halfy" Hour at The Falls
"Halfy" Hour at The Falls in Palm Springs , CAThe Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials all day every day (excluding special events and holidays). During Happy Hour, we feature $5 specialty drinks, $5 wine, $2 off all bottled beers and 50% off all bar menu items! Enjoy some of our creative Small Plates, a Steakhouse Burger or Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, or try our Raw & Cooked seafood selections form our Steakhouse Bar Menu. Come see why our Happy Hour and Little Blue Plate Specials have been voted "Best of the Valley" year after year!
More Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar information here...

Upcoming Events

8/2/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. August 2 featuring Toll Booth, Turkey, 2010, 96 minutes, Turkish, with subtitles in English. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

8/9/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. August 9 as part of the Classic Comedy Series featuring Duck Soup, 1933, 70 min. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

8/9/12 - 8/12/12
Summer Swing Dance Event
Summer Swing Dance Event  - Palm Springs, CA Renaissance Resort, 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Dancing in 2 Ballrooms; Workshops & Classes from Beginners to Professional; Champion Seminars for Allstars Only; Beginners Bootcamps; Dancing All Night Long Every Night Until the Sunrise; Parties Day and Night, All Weekend Long; Cash Prize Competitions and Showcase; Speciality Dances - Broaden Your Horizon! Hot Tubs, Pools, and all the Resort Fun - Tennis, Golf, and more! The Famous Jay's Cocktail Parties; Fun By The Pool; Champion Instructors; Super Star DJs and and more! All Included in Your Ticket! Additional info can be found here: www.peoplewhodance.net. To book your hotel room, please visit Reanissance Resort here or call 1.866.217.8926.

8/11/12
Diana Krall Tickets
Buy Diana Krall Tickets Here! Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203 / Grammy Award winning jazz pianist and singer, Diana Krall has sold more than 6 million albums in the US and over 15 million worldwide. She is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz charts. She also has earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Since her Grammy winning tenth studio album Quiet Nights was released in 2009, Krall has performed on four different continents, Produced Barbara Streisand’s Love is the Answer, contributed Simple Twist of Fate to the charity album Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International and performed on Paul McCartney’s new album, Kisses On The Bottom.
Buy Diana Krall Tickets Here!

8/16/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. August 16 as part of the Classic Comedy Series featuring Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944, 118 min. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

8/16/12 - 8/20/12
Palm Springs Salsa & Rueda Congress
Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs, CA / Palm Springs Summer Salsa Extravaganza! Your ticket includes: Your Ticket Includes World Class Performances; Cash Prize Competitions and Dance Showcase; Dancing All Night Long Every Night Until 6am; Wild Pool Parties; All the Workshops & Classes from Beginners to Professional taught by World Class & Champion Instructors; Beginners Bootcamps; Speciality Dances - Broaden Your Horizon! Jay's Famous Cocktail Parties; Super Star DJs; Hot Tubs, Pools, and all the Resort Fun - Tennis, Golf, and MUCH more! More information here: www.peoplewhodance.net

8/23/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. August 23 as part of the Classic Comedy Series featuring The Ladykillers, 1955, 91 min. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

8/30/12
Free Film Screenings
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. August 30 as part of the Classic Comedy Series featuring Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, 1964, 93 min. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

8/31/12
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA / You'll tap your toes and laugh your socks off when renowned banjo picker (and Hollywood funnyman) Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers open the McCallum's 25th Anniversary Season. Grammy nominees and winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will play all of their hits. When asked what hits they will play, Mr. Martin responded, "We don't have any hits. It's bluegrass.™" To purchase tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com

9/6/12
Free Film Screenings - Last of the series!
The Palm Springs Art Museum will offer free films in its Annenberg Theater every Thursday at 6 p.m. from May 31 through Sept. 6. The first ten films will be the 2012 Global Lens series of films, organized by the Global Film Initiative. This series showcases films from countries not typically associated with film making, and features young and upcoming directors. This year, the Global Lens series includes films from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and Rwanda. This is the fourth year the museum has screened the Global Lens series. Following these ten foreign films, the museum has teamed up with the Palm Springs International Film Society to offer five Classic Comedies. This is the second year that the museum and the Film Society have offered films as a joint partnership. There is no cost to attend the films and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. September 6 as part of the Classic Comedy Series Annie Hall, 1977, 93 min. The museum is open on Thursday nights with free admission between 4-8 p.m. and is always 75 degrees, which offers a great way to stay cool while enjoying high quality films. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or visit psmuseum.org.

9/8/12
Pink Martini
Pink Martini - McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, CA McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA / Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world — crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop — Pink Martini's diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and '50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, "If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band." To purchase tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com

11/17/12 & 11/18/12
Desert Woman's Show
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA / The 5th annual Desert Woman’s Show will take place on November 17th & 18th, 2012 appealing to women of all ages. The two-day extravaganza is the ultimate “girl’s day out” - shopping, tasting, relaxing, pampering, learning and enjoying the day together! Explore over 140 displays of products and services, purchase a great find, discover new forms of stress relief such as Bikram Yoga, pamper yourself with a relaxing massage, hair consultations & makeovers, or visit with Desert Regional Medical Center and get your blood pressure checked by medical professionals. Be sure to visit Center Stage featuring daily fashion shows presented by Macy’s Department Store, join the audience with celebrity guests sharing their stories of inspiration and personal success or sit back and watch self defense, fitness and ballroom dance demonstrations. Update yourself with interesting daily lectures on the latest fashion trends, fitness secrets, facinating weight loss solutions, the latest in non-invasive surgery, discussions on bio-identical hormones, designer tips from the Project Runway All Stars, how to better manage your $$ and more! Indulge in the valley’s finest eateries with food and wine sampling at the Taste of the Valley, featuring over 20 local restaurants. Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission: $15. More info: 760.285.3903 or visit: www.DesertWomansShow.com


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