Community gathers for panel discussions, music, youth pageant, and a Unity Picnic honoring Black freedom and resilience Palm Springs is set to commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day with a vibrant three-day lineup of events from Thursday, June 19 through Saturday, June 21, honoring the historic end of slavery in the United States and celebrating Black culture, resilience, and progress.…

Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning actor known for his commanding performances in Darkest Hour and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, has officially been knighted by King Charles III in this year’s Birthday Honours list — marking a new and distinguished chapter in the career of the Palm Springs resident. Oldman, who won the Academy Award for Best…

This Memorial Day, the sky over Palm Springs will fill with thousands of red and white carnations as the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts its annual Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop, a powerful tribute to fallen service members and their families. The event takes place Monday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:30…

The man believed to be responsible for Saturday morning’s deadly explosion at the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs has been unofficially identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms. “We are fairly confident that Mr. Bartkus is our primary subject, our primary suspect, a person of interest,” Akil Davis, assistant director…

A powerful explosion rocked the heart of Palm Springs just after 11:00 a.m. today, shaking buildings for miles and rattling nerves across this normally quiet desert community. The blast occurred at 1199 North Indian Canyon Drive and has made national headlines as investigators scramble to uncover the cause. According to Palm Springs Police Chief Andy…

Tennis fans are in for a treat as the BNP Paribas Open returns to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from March 2-16, 2025, bringing with it an action-packed schedule of events, entertainment, and world-class competition. A Grand Kickoff with Family Day and Qualifying Events The festivities begin with the annual Family Day on March 1,…

A beloved cultural landmark is making its grand return. After an extensive $26.3 million renovation, the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs is set to reopen this December, marking a new chapter in its storied legacy. Leading the lineup of inaugural performances are two of Hollywood’s most celebrated entertainers—Lily Tomlin and Jane Lynch—bringing their…

Each February, design enthusiasts from around the world flock to Palm Springs for Modernism Week, and at the center of it all is CAMP (Community and Meeting Place). From February 13 to 23, 2025, CAMP will once again serve as the festival’s hub, offering a vibrant mix of events, experiences, and activities. Located at the…

Desert X has unveiled the lineup for its highly anticipated 2025 exhibition, set to take place from March 8 to May 11 across the Coachella Valley. The site-specific art biennial, now in its fifth edition, will feature 11 artists from around the world, exploring themes of Indigenous futurism, environmental change, and the impact of human…

In an extraordinary show of unity and compassion, some of the biggest names in music are coming together for FireAid, a benefit concert to support communities devastated by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The star-studded lineup includes Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, and many more. Adding…