The best arts & culture spots in Cathedral City

17 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Tolerance Education Center offers exhibits, survivor testimonies, and thoughtfully designed programs that tackle prejudice head on,…

35147 Landy Ln (Rancho Mirage)

The Tolerance Education Center offers exhibits, survivor testimonies, and thoughtfully designed programs that tackle prejudice head on, including newly displayed Holocaust artifacts like a Star of David badge and Lodz ghetto money from 1940.

From the Palm Desert newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Whether you want new books or a peek at the night sky, Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory packs it in with film lectures, music…

71-100 CA-111 (Rancho Mirage)

Whether you want new books or a peek at the night sky, Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory packs it in with film lectures, music performances, culinary demos, cactus talks, and real stargazing plus a telescope checkout program. Locals love the year-round programming and the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Riverside Heritage House is a historic home offering tours that bring Riverside’s stories to life, from the Museum of Riverside. If you’ve…

8193 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Riverside Heritage House is a historic home offering tours that bring Riverside’s stories to life, from the Museum of Riverside. If you’ve lived here forever or just long enough to have a favorite taco spot, a quick visit this week is a charming reset from the usual routine.

From the Jurupa Valley newsletter, August 27, 2026

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The Maxine Frost Performing Arts Center hosts Ramona High’s Riverside Arts Magnet shows that overdeliver... think polished student…

7675 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

The Maxine Frost Performing Arts Center hosts Ramona High’s Riverside Arts Magnet shows that overdeliver... think polished student musicals, plays and showcases that feel surprisingly big-league. Make it a plan this week, clap extra loud for the kids, then brag you saw them before they were famous.

From the Riverside newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Skip the same-old scroll and wander The Perez Art District, a cluster of working studios where you can chat with artists, watch pieces come…

68845 Perez Rd

Skip the same-old scroll and wander The Perez Art District, a cluster of working studios where you can chat with artists, watch pieces come to life, and pick up originals straight from the source. Perfect for a quick burst of inspiration, or that blank wall staring you down.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Got the salsa itch this week, a future first dance, or just need a fun excuse to move again? Step By Step Dance Studio teaches everything…

933 Crossley Rd (Palm Springs)

Got the salsa itch this week, a future first dance, or just need a fun excuse to move again? Step By Step Dance Studio teaches everything from foxtrot and Argentine tango to bachata, salsa, swing, plus ballet and dance cardio, with private or group lessons for all ages that keep it lively and local.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Need a quick wow this week? March Field Air Museum lines up more than 100 historic aircraft, from the B-17G and B-29A to a B-52D and MQ-1B…

22550 Van Buren Boulevard (Riverside)

Need a quick wow this week? March Field Air Museum lines up more than 100 historic aircraft, from the B-17G and B-29A to a B-52D and MQ-1B Predator, and it sits by an active flight line, so you might spot modern military aircraft while you wander.

From the Moreno Valley newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Sneak in a small dose of inspiration this week. Symphony Mural is a sweeping public artwork in Riverside with a curved, wall-hugging design…

Market Street &, 6th St (Riverside)

Sneak in a small dose of inspiration this week. Symphony Mural is a sweeping public artwork in Riverside with a curved, wall-hugging design that punches up your day in under five minutes, perfect for a quick detour when you need some color and calm.

From the Riverside newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Museum dedicated to combat aircrafts from WWII to present years, plus art, a gift shop & a cafe.

Parking, lot 745 N Gene Autry Trail (Palm Springs)

Museum dedicated to combat aircrafts from WWII to present years, plus art, a gift shop & a cafe.

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C K Dance

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CK Dance offers high-quality dance training in Palm Springs, celebrating 30 seasons with classes from Ballet and Pointe to Jazz,…

820 E Research Dr #10 (Palm Springs)

CK Dance offers high-quality dance training in Palm Springs, celebrating 30 seasons with classes from Ballet and Pointe to Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop. Their students have performed at the McCallum Theatre and Disneyland, so your weekly class... not exactly boring.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Miss Jane's Glamour Puss Studios brings campy, sequin-sparkled tap classes to Palm Springs, welcoming absolute beginners with two-left-feet…

401 S Pavilion Way (Palm Springs)

Miss Jane's Glamour Puss Studios brings campy, sequin-sparkled tap classes to Palm Springs, welcoming absolute beginners with two-left-feet confidence and almost-intermediates who want sharper shuffles. Join anytime and learn from a Melbourne legend who now calls Palm Springs home...

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 14, 2026

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PS UNDERGROUND

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PS Underground serves up immersive dining with live entertainment in Palm Springs, curated experiences that feel part supper club, part…

1700 S Camino Real Ste 2 (Palm Springs)

PS Underground serves up immersive dining with live entertainment in Palm Springs, curated experiences that feel part supper club, part secret show. Grab a friend, pick an upcoming experience this week, and let them handle the plot while you handle the plates.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 29, 2026

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If your Palm Springs walls feel a little meh, Leah Langefeld Painting and Murals brings 20 years of interior painting, decorating chops,…

67342 S Chimayo Dr

If your Palm Springs walls feel a little meh, Leah Langefeld Painting and Murals brings 20 years of interior painting, decorating chops, and clever furniture repurposing to dial in sleek lines, smart color schemes, and those subtle accents that make your space finally feel like, well, yours.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Cat City parents, got a kid who twirls through the living room? Dance with Miss Lindsay turns that energy into real steps with Toddler…

1700 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #206 (Palm Springs)

Cat City parents, got a kid who twirls through the living room? Dance with Miss Lindsay turns that energy into real steps with Toddler Time, Pre-Ballet/Tap, Twinkle Toes, plus Youth, Prime, and Intensive programs, taught by warm teachers who keep it positive and fun, and even offers Birthday Blast.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 20, 2026

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If you’ve been meaning to get off the couch, Fox Performing Arts Center is stacking the week with easy wins, from the Little Shop of…

3801 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

If you’ve been meaning to get off the couch, Fox Performing Arts Center is stacking the week with easy wins, from the Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Screening this Friday Aug 14 to Los Yonics Zamacona on Saturday Aug 15. Grab a seat, let Riverside handle the entertainment.

From the Colton newsletter, August 14, 2026

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