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MON: Palm Springs International Airport Community Update
Curious about what is taking flight at your favorite local travel hub? Head over to the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre for the Palm Springs International Airport Community Update on Monday, April 6 from 5–7 pm. This engaging session offers an inside look at exciting terminal improvements, enhanced guest experiences, and the long-range planning that keeps PSP soaring. Attendees will hear from airport leadership about upcoming capital projects and timelines for what is coming next. More info
TUE: Healthysexual / Positive Life Series
Participants can engage in open and honest conversations about sexual health and HIV on Tuesday, April 7 from 6–8 pm at the Mizell Center. This educational program is specifically designed for individuals aging with HIV who are looking for clear and practical information regarding their well-being. The session explores sexually transmitted infections and advances in modern medications that help support healthy and active lives. While the series focuses on long-term survivors it is open to anyone who wants to learn more about sexual health. More info
WED: Joslyn in Bloom
The Joslyn Center invites guests to celebrate creativity and community at the Joslyn in Bloom Fashion Show Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 from 11 am–2 pm at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage. Now in its 16th year, the event embraces an Avant‑Garden theme and honors Barbara Rogers and Gary Geske with the Merritt & Penny Joslyn Award for their leadership in philanthropy. Guests will enjoy a sparkling wine reception, silent auction, luncheon, and a fashion show benefiting programs and services for older adults. Get tickets
WED: Colin Hay
Colin Hay brings his unmistakable voice and storytelling charm to the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 pm, offering an intimate evening that blends reimagined Men At Work classics with the heartfelt solo songs that have defined his career. Joined by his Acoustic Band, Hay strips each track down to its emotional core, creating a warm, witty, and deeply engaging concert experience that highlights both his musicianship and his signature sense of humor. Get tickets
OPENS THU: Love! Valour! Compassion!
Love! Valour! Compassion! takes the stage at the Dezart Playhouse from April 9–19, inviting audiences into Terrence McNally’s moving and sharply funny story of eight friends who gather over three summer weekends to confront love, fear, loyalty, and loss. Set in the 1990s against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis and directed by Phil McKinley, the production blends humor with emotional depth as it explores the bonds that sustain a community. Get tickets
Coachella Weekend 1
Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (aka “Coachella”) is Friday–Sunday, April 10–12, and even with passes sold out, the energy across the valley is unmistakable. The Empire Polo Club is gearing up for a massive kickoff featuring headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, andKarol G, along with standout sets from Disclosure, The Strokes, David Byrne, Devo, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Iggy Pop, Foster the People, Moby, and over 100 more. It’s the moment the desert transforms into the center of the music world once again—so even if you’re not heading through the gates, it’s impossible not to feel the buzz as the biggest festival of the year takes over Indio (and hotel rooms throughout the valley, making it a great time to dine out!). More info
OPENS FRI: Knife to the Heart
Knife to the Heart arrives at the Palm Springs Cultural Center for a sharp run from April 10–19 presented by Desert Ensemble Theatre, offering a witty and incisive look at family tension from writers Stan Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin. Directed by Zimmerman, the production blends humor and emotional bite in a story that examines the bruises we carry and the bonds that hold us together. Audiences can expect a smart, character‑driven piece with the same clever edge found in the creators’ television work. Get tickets
FRI & SAT: Amanda McBroom – My Personal Best
Amanda McBroom brings her extraordinary storytelling and luminous songcraft back to The Purple Room for two nights on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11. My Personal Best showcases the very heart of her artistry, weaving together songs of love, loss, lust, and laughter from across her celebrated career. Known as “the greatest cabaret performer of her generation,” McBroom revisits gems from her own songbook — including the iconic “The Rose” — while also honoring master songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, and Jacques Brel. Get tickets
FRI: A Little L’Amour – An Evening Of Song Dance & Gl’amour
The fabulous Billy L’Amour returns to the stage with her dazzling solo show A Little L’Amour – An Evening Of Song Dance & Gl’amour With Billy L’Amour on Friday at 7 pm at the Revolution Stage Company. This spectacular production features a glamorous evening of live singing and dance and comedy and heartfelt storytelling with a mix of Broadway classics and jazz standards and hilarious musical parodies. More info
This Week at the McCallum Theatre
On Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm, Isaac Mizrahi brings his sharp wit, bold commentary, and genre‑spanning songbook to the McCallum stage, backed by a six‑piece jazz band in a cabaret experience The New York Times calls boundary‑breaking. On Thursday & Friday, April 9–10, GRAMMY‑winning trumpeter Chris Botti returns with his signature blend of cinematic jazz and virtuosic showmanship, joined by world‑class musicians who have helped make him one of the most celebrated instrumentalists of our time. Then on Saturday, April 11 at 8 pm, legends Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. share the timeless hits that shaped pop and soul, from “Up, Up and Away” to “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” in an evening filled with history, harmony, and heart. Get tickets.
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