La Quinta Events June 2018

International Aviation Art and Aerospace Exhibition   Through Aug. 9 The American Society of Aviation Artists International Juried Art Exhibition features works by more than 25 acclaimed artists from around the world. Traveling and temporary exhibition, included with regular museum admission.  Time/Place: 8am-5pm / Palm Springs Air Museum  Contact: 760-778-6262 / www.palmspringsairmuseum.org Beaumont Cherry Festival   May 31-June 3 This is the 100th anniversary, which is a huge milestone for the festival, and the activities will be enhanced for the celebration. Parade, festival, beer garden, food, live entertainment, and crafts fair. Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Stewart Park  Contact: 951-572-3197 / www.beaumontcherryfestival.org Coachella Movies in the Park Series   June 1-July 13 Time/Place: Fridays. 7-10pm / Bagdouma Park: 51-723 Douma St. Contact: 760-398-3502 / www.coachella.org Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week   June 1-17 During this event restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley offer special lunch and/or dinner menus at set prices. For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus please visit the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week website.  Contact: www.dinegps.com Palm Springs Firefighter’s Association Annual Fish Fry   June 2 The much loved annual event features fried trout, corn on the cob, slaw, beverages along with live music and dancing through the night. Dinner will be served until 10pm. Admission is just $10 per person. Bring the whole family!  Time/Place: 6-10pm / Ruth Hardy Park  Contact: 760-323-8299 / www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us Desert Mountains Art Faire   June 2 Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more. Support local artists and find beautiful and unique gifts and desert mementos, all while enjoying the natural beauty of our desert mountains!  Time/Place: 9am-4pm / Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert Contact: 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org Paws for Rhythm and Brews   June 2 Taste fine craft beers. Multiple food vendors (including vegetarian, vegan). Dance to fantastic blues music. Watch a home brewing demo. Forest Lumber Stein-holding contest! See details on contest page. NEW for 2017: Kidz Zone Fun for the young ones (adult guardian must remain present). Silent Auction. Free Shuttle Service. Homebrewers: Winners will be announced at 2pm!  Time/Place: 12-4pm / Idyllwild Nature Center  Contact: 951-659-3850 / www.arfbeerfest.com Palm Springs Installation & Business Awards Luncheon   June 5 Awards will be given for: Business Person of the Year, Large Business, Medium Business, Small Business, Community Vision, Business Transformation, Hometown Appreciation, PS I Love You, Palm Springs Superstar, Tourism Investment, Entrepreneur of th Year, PS Buzz and Ambassador of the Year.   Time/Place: 11:30am-1:30pm / Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel  Contact: 760-322-6000 / www.pschamber.org Dive-In Movies   July 6 Join the Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) for the conclusion of their “Dive-In Movies,” event, featuring Disney’s animated hit, “Moana”. There will be snacks available at the concessions stand, and access to select pool areas. Time/Place: 7:30pm / 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive Contact: 760-565-7467 / www.pdpool.com Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Awards   June 7 HARC, Inc., the Coachella Valley’s source for critical health and wellness data. Ticket prices include valet parking and a three-course luncheon. In addition, there is a resource fair with a variety of vendor informative booths which will be open before and after the luncheon. The awards luncheon is an exciting event in recognition of exemplary workplaces that prioritize employee health and wellness and encourage others to do the same. Time/Place: 11:30am-2pm / Classic Club, Palm Desert Contact: 760-404-1945 / www.harcdata.org Splash House 2018   June 8-10 A multi-venue music festival hosted poolside at three hotel resorts in Palm Springs. By night, the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts the After Hours program—a pair of open air parties back-dropped by vintage aircrafts and the glowing airport tarmac.  Contact: www.splashhouse.com 2nd Saturdays Art Walk on Perez Road   June 9 Discover special art exhibits, museum quality art as well as cultural art to brighten your soul, meet other like-minded people, and maybe get a little exercise going from art gallery to design gallery to art gallery. Time/Place: 5-8pm / Cathedral City’s Art & Design District  Contact: 760-770-0340 / www.discovercathedralcity.com Father Daughter Dance   June 15 Enjoy an evening with Dad complete with dancing, games, food and fun.  Time/Place: 6-8pm / The Living Desert, Palm Desert  Contact: 760-327-1304 / www.LivingDesert.org Monument Night Adventure   June 16 Discover the desert after dark. Take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit the desert. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for registration and signing waiver forms. Time/Place: 7:15-9pm / Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert   Contact: 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org Palm Springs International ShortFest   June 19-25 With hundreds of filmmakers and industry professionals in attendance and an audience of 22,000 avid filmgoers, ShortFest is defined by a decidedly casual atmosphere and a taste for the unconventional. Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Camelot Theatres  Contact: 760-322-2930 / www.psfilmfest.org/2018-shortfest PS Comic Xpo   June 22-24 PS Comic Xpo is passionate about comics, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture entertainment and this event if for the fans! In addition to the guest lineup, artists, concerts, and comedy show, there is always something fun to do for comic and pop culture fans of all ages!  Time/Place: Palm Springs Convention Center    Contact: www.pscomicxpo.com Cathedral City Movies in the Park    June 27 The free event, hosted by the Cathedral City Evening Rotary and sponsored by the City of Cathedral City, happens once a month on a Saturday evening every month between November and May. Tonight’s movie is “Paddington 2.” You are welcome to bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks, but you can also purchase them at the concession stand.  Time/Place: 7-9pm / Downtown Festival Lawn  Contact: 760-770-0340 / www.discovercathedralcity.com Stonewall Gardens LGBT Pride Open House   June 28 Stonewall Gardens, Palm Springs’ first senior assisted living village for the LGBT community and friends, is hosting its fourth annual Pride Open House with a special guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. Time/Place: 2pm / 2150 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs  Contact: 760-548-0970 / www.stonewallgardens.com Stonewall Humanitarian Gala   June 28 Join neighbors and friends for this musical fundraising event that recognizes the history of the Stonewall Riots and the pivotal point that sparked the modern day LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement. Time/Place: 7-9pm / Mary Pickford, Cathedral City  Contact: www.transcc.org VillageFest   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!  Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive  Contact: 760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org College of the Desert Street Fair   Every Sat & Sun With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more.  Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert  Contact: 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com