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XOXO Palm Springs
XOXO Palm Springs: Citywide Arts & Culture Festival continues this week, with programming unfolding daily through June 22, Centered at locations including the Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs Cultural Center, and Spirit Animal at Hotel Zoso, the festival blends theatre, film, drag, architecture, live music, culinary experiences, and interactive installations. Attendees can explore art walks, outdoor concerts, design tours, brunch events, and immersive performances that highlight the city’s artistic spirit. Our online Events Calendar is bursting with XOXO events, check it out! More info
MON: Palm Springs Desert Winds – From Book to Stage
The Palm Springs Desert Winds, under the direction of Dean McDowell, present From Book to Stage: A Spotlight on Broadway Musicals on Monday, June 15 from 7:30–9 pm at the Plaza Theatre. This free concert celebrates beloved stories that leapt from the page to the stage, featuring selections from Guys and Dolls, Jekyll and Hyde, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, Aladdin, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Catch Me If You Can, and The King and I. Join the Desert Winds (formerly Desert Winds Freedom Band) for an inspiring evening of Broadway favorites. More info
MON: DBA Networking Mixer at Palm Springs Animal Shelter
The Desert Business Association hosts its June mixer on Monday, June 15 from 5:30–7 pm at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, bringing local professionals together in a warm, community‑focused setting. Attendees can connect with fellow business leaders, support LGBTQ+ youth through the Safe Schools Desert Cities scholarship raffle, and enjoy the popular business‑card scanning perk that delivers a digital contact sheet after the event. More info
WED: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2026
Shakira comes to Acrisure Arena on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 pm, offering fans a chance to experience the global superstar’s electrifyingLas Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2026. Fresh off historic milestones—including drawing 400,000 fans to Mexico City’s Zócalo and setting a Guinness World Record for the highest‑grossing tour by a Latin artist—Shakira brings new music, high‑energy staging, and her truth-telling hips to the desert. More info
THU–SAT: Juneteenth Freedom Weekend 2026
Palm Springs honors history, heritage, and freedom with Juneteenth Freedom Weekend, a free three‑day celebration happening Thursday–Saturday, June 18–20. The festivities begin Thursday at 7 pm at VillageFest, where special programming, entertainment, and community engagement set the tone for the weekend. On Friday, Downtown Park hosts the Juneteenth Unity Picnic at 5 pm, followed by a 7 pm concert featuring Debby Holiday’s electrifying Tina Turner Tribute Show. The celebration continues Saturday at 5:30 pm at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center with the Juneteenth Youth Pageant, spotlighting the achievements and talents of local youth. It’s a powerful weekend of culture, connection, and community pride. More info
THU–SUN: Tidal Wave 18: Space!
Tidal Wave 18: Space! lands at the Hilton Palm Springs from Thursday–Sunday, June 18–21, presenting a vibrant galaxy of parties, entertainment, and community. With Delighted Tobehere as Flight Commander, guests can enjoy world‑class DJs, daily Sea of Tranquility pool parties, Galactic Bingo, a Space Bazaar vendor hall, Zero‑Gravity Karaoke, and a fierce Drag Brunch. Designed as a fully immersive weekend, the event invites attendees to orbit new friendships and make cosmic memories across four stellar days. More info
THU–SUN: On Golden Pond
The Big Bear Theatre Project presents On Golden Pond, running Thursday–Sunday, June 18–21 as part of its full engagement through June 28 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Ernest Thompson’s award‑winning play follows Norman and Ethel Thayer through a summer at their New England lake cottage, blending humor, memory, and the tenderness of family reconciliation. Directed by Beth Wheat with scenic design by Joel Daavid, this production offers a heartfelt, intimate staging of a beloved theatrical masterwork. More info
THU–SUN: Heatwave 2026 / CCBC Resort
Heatwave 2026 takes over CCBC Resort from Thursday–Sunday, June 18–21, offering four days of pool parties, after‑dark fun, and clothing‑optional freedom. Hosted by Western Xposure and featuring the DJs and bears of Tidal Wave, this event serves as the official naked parties of the weekend. Guests can book a room or purchase a pass to enjoy amenities open from 9 am–4 am, including pools, hot tubs, trails, and play spaces. Tidal Wave pass holders can add a discounted 4‑day CCBC pass for full access. More info
FRI: Body Heat – Opening Reception
AnOpening Reception for the show Body Heat takes place at Impell Gallery on Friday, June 19 from 4–6 pm, debuting two solo exhibitions curated by Sagi Refael. Dror Yisrael Hemed presents new paintings created during his residency, inspired by Southern California’s LGBT communities and landscapes. Yinon Avior Philipsohn showcases hand‑sewn photographic quilts developed during his Tom of Finland Foundation residency, exploring the endurance of the human body and the layered history of queer imagery. Together, the works offer a vivid, provocative look at identity, memory, and desire. More info
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