The best arts & culture spots in Cathedral City

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

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Museum in a grand Victorian residence with period furnishings & decor, plus landscaped gardens.

8193 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Museum in a grand Victorian residence with period furnishings & decor, plus landscaped gardens.

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Part of Ramona High School, this theater hosts musicals and other live performances.

7675 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Part of Ramona High School, this theater hosts musicals and other live performances.

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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, August 4, 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 Fontana newsletter, August 4, 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 Fontana newsletter, August 5, 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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Trendy venue, for live music and entertainment events, with a multi-course menu themed to match.

1700 S Camino Real Ste 2 (Palm Springs)

Trendy venue, for live music and entertainment events, with a multi-course menu themed to match.

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Spanish mission-style theater since 1929, showing Broadway revivals, name concerts & classic films.

3801 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

Spanish mission-style theater since 1929, showing Broadway revivals, name concerts & classic films.

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