The best arts & culture spots in Desert Hot Springs

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

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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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Whether you're tracking a new single, cutting crisp voiceovers, narrating an audiobook, or finally launching that podcast, Melrose…

121 S Palm Canyon Dr Ste 204 (Palm Springs)

Whether you're tracking a new single, cutting crisp voiceovers, narrating an audiobook, or finally launching that podcast, Melrose Recording Studios Palm Springs brings pro-level recording, ADR, mixing, and mastering with chill desert vibes. Lock in a session this week, let the oasis energy do its thing. Check it out.

From the Coachella Valley newsletter, August 5, 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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From the photo-playful Lake Verea: DarkRooms and Other Games to the spellbinding A Queer Arcana, Palm Springs Art Museum is serving fresh…

101 N Museum Dr (Palm Springs)

From the photo-playful Lake Verea: DarkRooms and Other Games to the spellbinding A Queer Arcana, Palm Springs Art Museum is serving fresh exhibitions, plus the Architecture and Design Center, the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden, and the Annenberg Theater. Make it your midweek reset, then gloat to your group chat.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 13, 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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Frey House II

Arts & Culture

Frey House II is a hillside landmark where Albert Frey wrapped steel, glass, and corrugated aluminum around a giant boulder to capture…

686 Palisades Dr (Palm Springs)

Frey House II is a hillside landmark where Albert Frey wrapped steel, glass, and corrugated aluminum around a giant boulder to capture jaw-dropping valley views. You can get inside through special tours with The Modern Tour or during museum events, so put it on your list this week and be ready when a spot opens.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Palm Canyon Theatre

Arts & Culture

Palm Canyon Theatre is rolling into Season 30 with community-fueled productions that punch way above our desert town’s weight. Keep an eye…

538 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Palm Canyon Theatre is rolling into Season 30 with community-fueled productions that punch way above our desert town’s weight. Keep an eye on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in October, then Sordid Lives and The Producers after, because nothing beats live theater when the nights finally cool off.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 24, 2026

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C K Dance

Arts & Culture

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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Andecor

Arts & Culture

Andecor has been brightening downtown Palm Springs since 2007 with vibrant, creative, fun and eclectic art and home decoration. Expect…

160 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Andecor has been brightening downtown Palm Springs since 2007 with vibrant, creative, fun and eclectic art and home decoration. Expect whimsical Allen Designs clocks, playful Carlos & Albert pieces, plus aprons, bags, compact mirrors and planters that make your place feel a little less beige desert, a little more you.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 30, 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 (Cathedral City)

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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Desert Art Center

Arts & Culture

Nonprofit gallery for local artists, open since 1950 & offering frequent classes & workshops.

550 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Nonprofit gallery for local artists, open since 1950 & offering frequent classes & workshops.

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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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Public Art "Wings"

Arts & Culture

Public Art "Wings" is that bright, photo-friendly angel mural that turns a coffee break into a little moment of magic. Swing by this week,…

100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way (Palm Springs)

Public Art "Wings" is that bright, photo-friendly angel mural that turns a coffee break into a little moment of magic. Swing by this week, line up your halo, and remember what we love about living here... art popping up where the everyday meets the fabulous.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 28, 2026

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