California Events & Lifestyle
A curated guide to events, dining, hotels, nightlife, art, shopping, and outdoor experiences across Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree—checked against trusted local and official sources.
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6 featured · 79 currentWhen: Through January 4, 2027 · Thu noon–8 PM · Fri–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
An exhibition looking beyond the familiar modernist story toward the desert’s wider architectural history.
When: September 12 · 5:30–8 PM
An outdoor community celebration followed by an evening performance from Ozomatli inside the theatre.
When: September 13 · 7:30 PM
The full-production tour brings “Weird Al,” his band, and an expanded ensemble to the desert for one arena night.
When: September 17–20 & 24–27 · Screenings 10 AM–7:30 PM · Times vary by film
Palm Springs Cultural Center’s LGBTQ+ film festival returns across two September weekends.
A convivial Palm Canyon dining room included in the Guide’s current Palm Springs collection.
A small late-night salon of red velvet, Cecil Beaton photography, cocktails, and food with a Paris-after-dark sensibility.
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10 featured · 21 trustedThe destination calendar for festivals, live music, food, art, architecture, sports, and free-admission events.
Source: Visit Greater Palm Springs · Checked September 2026Browse the Guide’s current Palm Springs restaurant selections and exact distinctions directly at the source.
Source: The MICHELIN Guide · Checked September 2026Palm Springs currently has MICHELIN Guide–selected restaurants; none currently holds a MICHELIN Star.
Explore independently rated Greater Palm Springs hotels, restaurants, and spas on Forbes Travel Guide’s destination page.
Source: Forbes Travel Guide · Checked September 2026Open the source for the current accolade and rating year.
Current local guidance for cocktail rooms, mid-century supper clubs, live music, dancing, cabaret, and LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Source: Visit Palm Springs · Checked September 2026The Iconic edit also covers Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and the wider desert.
A current local guide to Palm Springs boutiques for designer vintage, mid-century furnishings, artisan goods, jewelry, art, and distinctive desert finds.
Source: Visit Palm Springs · Checked September 2026The guide focuses on independently owned businesses; confirm seasonal hours directly with each shop before visiting.
Current exhibitions, talks, architecture and design programs, performances, and community events.
Source: Palm Springs Art Museum · Checked September 2026The official calendar for touring concerts, comedy, special events, and major arena programming.
Source: Acrisure Arena · Checked September 2026The official season schedule for the desert’s professional hockey team at Acrisure Arena.
Source: Coachella Valley Firebirds · Checked September 2026Local civic, library, recreation, arts, and community programming from the city’s own calendar.
Source: City of Palm Springs · Checked September 2026A practical moving timeline with official address-search tools for utility providers and school assignment.
Source: Iconic Properties editorial guide · Checked September 2026Addresses are entered only on the linked official agency or district website and are not received or retained by Iconic Properties.
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