Top 10 things to do in the greater Palm Springs area this week
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Top 10 things to do in the greater Palm Springs area this week

May 18, 2023

There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.

To submit an event for consideration, send an email to [email protected] with a brief description.

Here are 10 things to do this week:

Dacoda Miracle hosts a weekly trivia night at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. that could provide a much-needed escape in the middle of the work week. Teams consist of up to six players each and can compete for prizes and discounts, so gather a group of your smartest friends, grab a brew and see if your team has what it takes.

When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Coachella Valley Brewing Co., 30-640 Gunther St., Thousand Palms

Tickets: Free to enter

More info:cvbco.com/beers

Manuel "Gucci Manny" Flores will headline his first Golden Boy Fight Night this week. Flores is known as a star pupil of the Diaz Training Academy with an undefeated streak, so head to Fantasy Springs Thursday night to see if he can keep it up.

When: 5 p.m. Thursday, June 8

Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Tickets: Starting at $25

More info:fantasyspringsresort.com/golden-boy-flores

Alix Korey and Teri Ralston are next on the lineup at this weekly Summer Cabaret Series in Cathedral City. Korey has been in eight Broadway shows, including "All Shook Up" and "Chicago." Ralston debuted as young Luisa in "The Fantasticks," and has worked with many well-respected songwriters, including Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz and Cy Coleman.

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8

Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City

Tickets: $45

More info:cvrep.org

The Latin American boy band CNCO brings their Farewell Tour to the Coachella Valley this week. After being active for seven years, the band announced in 2022 that they were disbanding. Don't miss your chance to bid the group adieu and enjoy some lives tunes this weekend.

When: 5 p.m. Friday, June 9

Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Tickets: Starting at $29

More info:fantasyspringsresort.com/cnco

Looking for a unique way to kick off your weekend? Or just not interested in cooking dinner? The Friday Nights on Pierson event series in Desert Hot Springs ends for the summer this Friday. Food trucks will park along the corner of Palm Drive and Pierson Boulevard, and there will be everything from tacos to pulled pork sandwiches.

More:Photos: Desert Hot Springs launches Friday Nights on Pierson

When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 9

Where: 11-940 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs

Tickets: Free admission

More info:cityofdhs.org/event/friday-nights-on-pierson

Listen to various tribute bands at The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage each weekend. This week features No Duh, a tribute to No Doubt, on Friday and Guns N’ Roses tribute band Appetite 4 Destruction on Saturday. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Ages 18-plus only.

When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Tickets: Free admission

More info: fantasyspringsresort.com

The Palm Springs Art Museum is celebrating art of various mediums this week with a Summer Party featuring four DJs: DXSKO, Gingee, Olea and Anastazja. The party will also include a cash bar, speciality appetizers by Chef Gabriel Woo, a live performance by burlesque artist Miss dd Starr and adult face painting by G’z Modern Creations.

When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 10

Where: Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs

Tickets: $20 members; $25 non-members

More info:psmuseum.org/events

Crystal Fantasy presents a weekly Psychic Healing Fair, featuring psychic mediums, Reiki masters, tarot card readers, astrologers, crystal healers, spiritual counselors and more. Services are provided for tips and sign ups are available at the front desk.

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

Where: Crystal Fantasy, 268 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Tickets: Free admission

More info:crystalfantasy.com

The third annual Juneteenth Celebration is back this week in Palm Springs with educational stations, exhibits, live and programmed music by Tommy Dodson & Friends, local vendors, local artists and youth artists. The evening will close out with a Special Soulful Celebration Show by Keisha D Sings.

When: 2-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11

Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Tickets: Free admission to celebration; Keisha D show $19

More info:facebook.com/events/782023119891694

Missing comedies from way back when? The Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing them back to the big screen in an all-new retrospective series highlighting iconic films. This week, enjoy a screening of "My Man Godfrey" (1936) as a part of the Screwball Sundays series at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 11

Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Tickets: Starting at $12

More info:psculturalcenter.org/pscc

Inclusion in The Desert Sun's weekly community calendar is solely at the editors' discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.

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