Happy weekend, Palm Springs! In today’s happening-today edition: Summer street fair returns, food truck fest grand opening, and candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer cinema gets bigger: Festival Theaters Palm Springs will expand its summer lineup with premieres, live conversations, and Palm Springs ShortFest tie-ins, including Atropia and an Alia Shawkat career retrospective, inviting audiences to engage -- read the full lineup.
Summer street fair returns: Palm Springs VillageFest now runs Thursdays from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive through September, adjusting for summer heat, with nearly 200 booths of handmade goods and eats -- see the VillageFest hours.
Industrial boom takes shape: Logistics growth is reshaping the Palm Springs area, with around 4.9 million square feet of mega-warehouses already approved, about 85 football fields, largely clustered near I-10 in the industrial corridor -- explore the warehouse buildout.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Ceviche mood booster: Crudo Cervicheria Palm Springs turns midweek into a win with bright, citrusy ceviches, Ahi Nachos and that De Los Patrones combo that makes sharing optional. Wash it down with a Passion Fruit Habanero margarita or a Pistachio Tequila Lime martini, then text us pics.
Dial in your swing: When you want wide fairways, some water to test your aim, and greens that roll smooth, Indian Canyons Golf Resort-South Course hits the spot. Grab a tee time with a neighbor, chase a few birdies, and remember why living in Palm Springs rocks.
High-altitude reset: When the valley’s baking, sneak up to Round Valley Campground for piney air, dark-night stars, and that quiet you forgot existed. It’s permit-only, pack-your-own-water territory with pit toilets, so go light, leave no trace, and enjoy feeling a million miles away while still in your backyard.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Meet the Experts - Cars & Coffee @ Autoshine - Quality Car Care Specialist (Cathedral City) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Cars and Coffee the way grownups like it, with trusted local pros on hand to solve that mystery rattle, and pour real coffee. Bring your ride, Porsche or patina, swap stories under the shade and blessed A/C, and cruise the Townie Bagels.
🚚 Palm Springs Food Truck Fest @ Sunrise Park | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – If you've been waiting for an excuse to skip cooking and still be the household hero, the new food truck fest is rolling into Sunrise Park every Saturday, with legit eats, palm shade, and that breezy Wanderlust vibe. Bring chairs, kids, and your stretchy pants.
🛁 Sound Bath Experience @ Crystal Fantasy | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Trade the Palm Canyon bustle for a sound bath with Alexa at Crystal Fantasy on the first and third Saturdays. Expect singing bowls, guided meditation, and that rare feeling of shoulders dropping. Mats and chairs provided, bring your favorite pillow, $20 suggested donation.
🧘 Reiki Healing Circle @ Crystal Fantasy | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Reiki Master Gitte hosts a mellow healing circle at Crystal Fantasy in downtown Palm Springs, the one across from the Hyatt, welcoming seasoned practitioners, curious newbies, and anyone overdue for a reset. Expect calm, community, and a little desert magic. $20 suggested donation, gratitude included.
🀄 Mahjong Mondays @ The Social Cafe & Lounge | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Shuffle tiles and slide into Monday mahjong in Palm Springs, a relaxed table for newbies and seasoned sharks. All play, no lessons on Mondays, though you can brush up another day. Expect clacking tiles, light scheming, and a blissful break from the afternoon sun.
🎭 42nd Street - The Musical @ The Plaza Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats Broadway razzle-dazzle without the Midtown schlep. 42nd Street hits the big screen in a filmed 2018 Theatre Royal production, directed by author Mark Bramble, with tap for days, "Lullaby of Broadway," "We're in the Money," and glorious chorus lines. Thanks to Carol Fragen.
🕯 Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Trade the tiki bar for candlelit nostalgia as a string quartet tackles Fleetwood Mac at the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Sweeping views, familiar choruses, and zero cover bands, just lush arrangements of Rhiannon, Landslide, and The Chain that make the desert feel downright romantic. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Palm Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 101°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 101. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 103°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
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