Sunburned
2025-08-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Flat Black art supplies, 72840 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Feel the heat of the desert art scene at Sunburned, a group exhibition featuring 17 artists exploring urban creativity under the California sun. From bold murals to striking sculptures, the show captures the energy and color of summer’s final days.
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 5–9 PM
Where: Flat Black Shop, Palm Desert
Exhibition Runs: August 30 – September 12, 2025

60 Miles East
2025-11-01 - 2026-04-12 | Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, 92501, United States
60 Miles East: Riverside’s Underground Punk Rock, Hardcore & Ska Scene, from the late 1980s to early 2000
Riverside Art Museum
EXHIBITION ON VIEW:
November 1, 2025 – April 12, 2026.
Location: Art Alliance Gallery

DezrtCon
2025-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | The Place, 45145 Oasis Street, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
DezrtCon — is a one-night event presented by Coachella Magazine, taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Place in Indio, CA. A creative networking evening celebrating art, culture, and innovation in the Coachella Valley and beyond. RSVP @ DezrtCon.com

The Female Form
2025-11-22 - 2026-04-06 | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
On View: November 22, 2025 – April 6, 2026

Café Rumba
2026-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | The Dune Room, 82707 Miles Ave, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
Wake up and turn up at Café Rumba, the Latin Morning Day Party happening every Sunday from 9AM-1PM, starting January 18. No cover. All ages.

The Southwest Arts Festival
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States
The Southwest Arts Festival® returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio from January 23–25, 2026, bringing together more than 150 acclaimed artists for three days of fine art, jewelry, and quality crafts. Set against sweeping mountain views, the juried festival showcases traditional, contemporary, and abstract works, along with live music and featured displays including pottery, glass, and fine art painting. The event is celebrated nationwide for its first-class quality, professional integrity, and vibrant artistic atmosphere.

Inked In The Desert
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Riverside Fair Grounds, 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
The biggest tattoo festival in the Coachella Valley is going down! Car show, Live Entertainment & Fun for the whole family.

Desert Open Studios
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | CA
The 6th Annual Desert Open Studios returns to the Coachella Valley from January 23–25, 2026, offering art lovers the opportunity to explore more than 150 artists’ studios across the region.
Discover Artists of the Coachella Valley.
A free, annual self-guided tour of artist studios.

Downtown Market
2026-01-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Indio Taphouse, 82867 Miles Ave, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
Downtown Market on Saturday, Jan. 24th from 11am-3pm at Indio Taphouse.
Live dj, 20+ local vendors with vintage, trinkets, plants, jewelry and much more.

Art Party 2026
2026-01-24 17:30 - 22:00 | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
A glamorous evening at Palm Springs Art Museum’s 2026 gala honoring the legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie.
5:00 pm Arrival and Cocktails
6:30 pm Program, Fundraising and Entertainment
7:30 pm Dinner Reception

Fashioning Architecture:
2026-01-31 - 2026-08-09 | Palm Springs Art Museum: Architecture and Design Center, 300 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
What the Runway Borrows from Architecture

Wellness In The Desert
2026-02-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Civic Center Campus, La Quinta, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA, 92253, United States
Stretch, sip, and recharge at Wellness in the Desert! This free, all-ages event is all about boosting mental and physical well-being while having a great time. Expect good vibes, movement, and plenty of ways to connect with the community.
What’s happening:
Fun, complimentary fitness classes led by La Quinta Wellness Center instructors: Schedule below:
– Mat Pilates by Billie Williams 8:10 AM – 8:40 AM
– Tai Chi Yang by Atsuko Hewett 8:50 AM – 9:20 AM
– Sunset PiYo by Berna Miller 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
– Sound Bath by Alex Brauckmann 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
Free smoothies to cool down and refuel, courtesy of Big Juice Bar.
Wellness booths packed with local programs, resources, and helpful info.

Modernism Week 2026
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-22 | CA
Modernism Week 2026 takes place from February 12–22, 2026. This annual 11-day festival in Palm Springs, California, celebrates mid-century modern architecture, art, and vintage culture through more than 400 scheduled events.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
2026-02-12 - 2026-03-01 | Riverside Fair Grounds, 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival for 2026 is scheduled for February 12 to March 1, 2026, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, running Thursday through Sunday and Presidents’ Day. It features date treats, entertainment, a rodeo, monster trucks, and celebrates the Coachella Valley’s desert heritage with a “Return to the Oasis” theme. Tickets and event details are available on the official Date Fest website.

Line, Light, Form
2026-02-12 - 2026-03-15 | Illumine Gallery, 750 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States
Illumine Gallery presents Line, Light, Form — a curated exhibition exploring the architecture of perception through four distinct voices in contemporary art. Featuring encaustic works by Karl Kaiser, photography by James Bacchi, and paintings by Kyle Sorensen and Alex Tosti. The show examines how line, shadow, and distilled geometry shape the way we move through space and how space, in turn, shapes us. The exhibition also includes two special collector-only works by Shawn Savage, on view exclusively for this exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: February 12 – March 15
Artist Reception: Friday, February 13, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Illumine Gallery, 750 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Cost: Free and open to the public

How Does It Hang
2026-02-12 17:00 - 2026-02-22 20:00 | Impell Gallery, 610 S Belardo Rd, Suite 1000, Palm Springs, CA, 92264, United States
Impell Gallery announces How Does It Hang, group show, a bold and evocative group exhibition curated by Melanie Weston that reimagines the male body through an unapologetically erotic lens. Running February 12–22
An Opening Reception will be held on February 14 from 5-8 PM.

Desert Smash
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03 | La Quinta Resort & Club La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253 49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA, 92253
The 22nd Annual Desert Smash, the premier celebrity tennis and entertainment charity event, is scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California.
The 2026 event will officially benefit the USTA Foundation, which supports tennis, education, and mentorship for youth in under-resourced communities.
Event Schedule
The two-day extravaganza serves as a kickoff to the professional tennis season in the Coachella Valley, leading up to the BNP Paribas Open.
Monday, March 2, 2026: Celebrity Pickleball Challenge
A dedicated afternoon featuring Hollywood talent and professional pickleball players competing at the La Quinta Tennis Stadium.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Desert Smash Tennis Exhibition
The main event features high-energy matches between A-list celebrities and world-class tennis pros.
Time: Gates open at 12:00 PM; matches run from approximately 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Talent: World No. 7 Alex de Minaur is confirmed to make his event debut.

Desert Rocks
2026-03-11 - 2026-04-05 | Artist Council Artists Center, 72-567 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Desert Rocks: Music Photography
by Harry Langdon and Jimmy Steinfeldt is presented in conjunction with Through the Lens Exhibition & Sale.
On view March 11 through April 5
Opening reception March 12, 5-7 PM

AMDOCS
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-29 | CA
The American Documentary & Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) for 2026 is marking its 15th year, featuring global documentaries and animated films. It’s known as the largest documentary event on the U.S. West Coast, showcasing both features and animation, and is a significant festival for independent filmmakers seeking funding and exposure.

Coachella Wknd 1
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-13 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States
The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends in April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival will feature headliners Sabrina Carpenter (Friday), Justin Bieber (Saturday), and Karol G (Sunday).

Coachella Weekend 2
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-20 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States

Stagecoach Festival
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States
The 2026 Stagecoach Festival is a three-day country music event in Indio, California from April 24–26. The festival will feature headliners Cody Johnson (Friday) Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Post Malone (Sunday).
