Instructor Joe Zarki will host a lecture on the biology and ecology of butterflies that live in Joshua Tree on Friday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. This entry-level course will teach students how to tell the difference between a butterfly and a moth, the life stages of a butterfly, and how to identify the six major butterfly families.
Stop by the Entrada Center for the original Palm Desert Certified Farmers' Market. The market is now in its 14th year and has been an treasure to the community. Shoppers can enjoy live music, new vendors, and the freshest, small farm produce. The market will be open every Sunday through the end of April.
Stop by the Palm Springs Cultural Center for the original Palm Springs Certified Farmers' Market. The farmers' market is now in its 15th year and has been an treasure to the community, with vendors offering the freshest farm produce in the Valley. The market will be open every Saturday through the end of May.
The Idyllwild Arts Academy presents its second annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Oct.8–9. The two-day celebration offers a variety of free and educational programming from famed indigenous performers and scholars. Day one will kick off with a welcome reception followed by a concert from Native American Music Award (NAMA)-winning pianist, Connor Chee. Day two will run from 9 a.m. to
Spend the day celebrating Filipino culture at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The festival features live performances, food vendors, a cultural marketplace, and family friendly activities. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about the history and significant contributions of the Filipino-American community in the region. Admission is free and open to everyone.
The Friends of the Desert Mountains present the Carrizo Canyon Hike. This sandy wash with uneven terrain is 3 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of approximately 300 feet. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes and to bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a sun hat. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
Modernism Week returns once again for four days packed with more than 50 events, including several free and low-cost programs. It’s your chance to step inside the Coachella Valley’s most architecturally significant buildings and learn about them from knowledgeable docents. In addition to home and neighborhood tours, there are informative lectures, fancy cocktail parties, and unrivaled vintage shopping opportunities. Don’t
Modernism Week returns once again for four days packed with more than 50 events, including several free and low-cost programs. It’s your chance to step inside the Coachella Valley’s most architecturally significant buildings and learn about them from knowledgeable docents. In addition to home and neighborhood tours, there are informative lectures, fancy cocktail parties, and unrivaled vintage shopping opportunities. Don’t
In partnership with Modernism Week and the Palm Springs Art Museum, we're proud to host a long weekend of self-guided tours at the iconic Frey House II. A shuttle bus will transport ticketholders from the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Buddy Rogers Box Office to the property for a rare opportunity to step inside the home of acclaimed midcentury-modern architect Albert
Join Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer docents on a full moon hike on the Jackrabbit/Bighorn Overlook trail loop. Experience the views of the desert mountains under the moonlight as well as the urban night lights of the Coachella Valley. Friends of the Desert Mountains will also have astronomers set up telescopes for star gazing. Tickets are required at check-in