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Welcome to our "Things to Do" guide for May, packed with diverse events for every interest. Experience the unique Joshua Tree Music Festival, dive into classic cinema at the Arthur Lyon’s Film Noir Festival, or honor heroes at the Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop. Catch the Coachella Valley Firebirds in action, enjoy outdoor movies, laugh out loud at comedy shows, revel in live music, immerse yourself in local theater, and explore vibrant art exhibitions. Explore our blog for a detailed rundown of these exciting opportunities to make your May unforgettable.

THINGS TO DO

Joshua Tree Music Festival: May 16 - 19

The Joshua Tree Music Festival is a boutique music, arts, and yoga festival held twice a year in the desert setting of Joshua Tree, California. It features diverse live musical acts, yoga classes, workshops, art installations, and a vibrant community of attendees from across the Western US and Canada. The festival is known for its positive, welcoming vibe, with attendees of all ages coming together to learn, connect, and celebrate music, art, and spirituality in the beautiful Mojave desert landscape.

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

Arthur Lyon’s Film Noir Festival: May 9 - 12

The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival is an annual event that celebrates classic film noir movies from the 1940s and 1950s. The festival features a mix of acclaimed and obscure black-and-white "B" movies, as well as special appearances by actors, producers, and other industry figures. Special guests include actor and writer Jim Beaver, who will participate in a discussion following the opening night screening of "Body and Soul.” The festival will also include screenings of other noir favorites like "The Scarlet Claw" (1944) and Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt" (1942).

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Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop - May 27

The Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop at the Palm Springs Air Museum is a poignant and spectacular annual event that honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The highlight of the day is the dramatic flower drop, where thousands of red and white carnations are released from a vintage aircraft, symbolizing remembrance and peace. Visitors can enjoy aerial demonstrations featuring classic warbirds and access to the museum's extensive collection of historic aircraft and exhibits throughout the day.

For more information, click HERE.

Let’s go, Firebirds!

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have had a strong 2023-24 season and have clinched a spot in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Firebirds finished the regular season as the top seed in the Pacific Division, earning them home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. They will face the Abbotsford Canucks in the division semifinals, with the best-of-five series starting on May 3. The Firebirds have been led by a balanced offensive attack and solid goaltending throughout the season and will look to make a deep playoff run as they aim to capture the franchise's first Calder Cup championship.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

Movies In The Park - May 14, 28

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is hosting a series of "Movies in the Park", featuring popular films from years past. The free outdoor screenings take place in the new Downtown Park, across from the Palm Springs Art Museum. The movies featured for May are:

Jurassic Park: May 14 • Pee Wee’s Big Adventure: May 28

Attendees can dine downtown or pick up takeout and picnic in the park, with wine and beer available for purchase.

For more information, click HERE.

LAUGH A LITTLE

Fantasy Springs Casino

Shane Gillis: May 3 • Pete Davidson: May 11

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McCallum Theatre

Bianca del Rio: May 6

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Agua Caliente Casino

Gabiral “Fluffy” Iglesias: May 3,4,5 • Andrew Schulz: May 24 • Ray Romano: May 25

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ENJOY SOME MUSIC

Spotlight 29 Casino

98º & All 4 One: May 3 • Blues Travelers: May 10

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Agua Caliente Casino

Silversun Pickups: May 10 • Psychedelic Furs: May 17

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Pappy & Harriet’s

Placebo: May 8,9 • David J (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets): May 11 • Riders in the Sky: May 19 • Robyn Hitchcock: May 23

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ENJOY LOCAL THEATER

Revolution Stage Company

Baby: The Musical: May 22 - Jun 9

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Palm Canyon Theatre

The Light in the Piazza: May 10 - 19

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CVRep

Maximo Marcuso: May 15 • Faith Prince: May 16 • Glenn Rosenbaum: May 22 • Edmund Bagnell: May 23

For more information and to get tickets, click HERE.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Perez Art District - 4th Friday Art Walk: May 24

The Perez Art District in Cathedral City hosts a popular art walk event that showcases the local art scene. The event features a variety of art galleries, studios, and other creative spaces that are open to the public. Visitors can explore the district, view artwork, and interact with the artists. This free event runs from 4pm to 8pm.

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Palm Springs Museum of Art

Loretta Ayeroff, The Motel Series: through Jul 8 • So Picasso: through May 27

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Heather James Fine Art

Andy Warhol: All Is Pretty: through May 31 • First Circles: Circles in Art: through May 31

For more information, click HERE

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