GO: ROUTE 66 EXHIBIT AT LA QUINTA MUSEUM / THROUGH SEPT. 14
The La Quinta Museum is excited to open the new exhibit about the cultural and artistic influence of Route 66 in California. This exhibit is a compilation of memories about the Historic Route 66, about how the Mother Road’s past dialogues with the present, and the adventurous spirits who get their kicks on the road. The exhibit showcases the photography of Andy Romanoff and Brian Helder; Wendy Jack’s detailed diorama of a gas station and souvenir shop; a collective art installation from local artists, along with Route 66 artifacts and informative and interactive panels. playinlaquinta.com
GO: The Glass Menagerie / Aug. 9-25
Presented at Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms, this classic Tennessee Williams play tells the story of Amanda Wingfield, a faded, tragic remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura. theatre29.org
TASTE: DUCKHORN WINE DINNER / AUG. 20-21
Join Roy’s restaurant in Rancho Mirage on either Aug. 20 or Aug. 21 for a Duckhorn Wine experience featuring a chef-inspired four course menu expertly paired with four of Duckhorn’s most beloved wines from bright whites to luscious reds. roysrestaurant.com
WATCH: THE RAIN PEOPLE / AUG. 22
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this 1969 film part of the Palm Springs Art Museum Summer Film Series: Summer of ’69, focuses on a housewife played by Shirley Knight, who needs to take a break from her marriage after finding out she is pregnant. Also staring James Caan. psmuseum.org
WATCH: THURSDAY NIGHT FIGHTS / AUG. 22
A pair of undefeated super lightweight prospects will collide at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, as Luis Feliciano (12-0, 8 KOs) takes on Genaro “El Conde” Gamez (9-0, 6 KOs) in the 10-round main event. goldenboypromotions.com
GO: Hi-Def Hi-Desert Fringe Festival / Aug. 23-25
Hi-DeF 2019 will feature new works and world premieres from local, national and international artists as well as classes and panel discussions for artists and audiences. hidesertfringe.org
GROOVE: Boz Scaggs / Aug. 23
Singer and guitarist Boz Scaggs plucked strings on two albums with childhood friend Steve Miller before reaching success as a solo artist. Break it down with him at Fantasy Springs in Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
GO: IDYLLWILD 5K & 10K Run-Walk-Race / AUG. 24
Enjoy cooler temps, and walk, jog, or run among the pine trees at 5,000 feet altitude in Idyllwild. You can bring the babies or dogs, too. The Idyllwild 5K race start at 7:15 a.m., followed by the 10K race at 8 and the 1/2-mile Kids’ Run for ages 7 and under at 9:15 a.m. idyllwildrace.com
GROOVE: Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Summer Concert / Aug. 25
Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre hosts this local chorus, which works to uplift the desert’s vibrant LGBTQ community through scholarship programs and other avenues of community outreach. Founded in 1999 with 24 men, the group has since grown to around 60 members. psgmc.com
GO: Ross Mathews Presents DragTastic Bubbly Brunch / AUG. 25
Ross Mathews, the exuberant RuPaul’s Drag Race judge, brings his drag brunch to Moxie Palm Springs featuring drag queens with a variety of talents. When Mathews is not there, he employs a posses of guests hosts. moxiepalmsprings.com
• Read our interview with Ross Mathews.
DRAW: Art Lab / AUG. 25
Participants of all ages can engage in a weekly art workshop where you can create with spray paint and other materials. Take home your finished product. $10 entry fee includes supplies. westfield.com/palmdesert
• Read our story about this innovative Art Lab inside Westfield Palm Desert.