Looking for some unique things to do here in the Desert? Here are the Top Events this month to Check out:
VILLAGEFEST (Every Thursday evening)
June 8 / This fun street fair takes over downtown Palm Springs every Thursday evening. Visit for a bite to eat from local vendors, to listen to live music, and to pick up a little something special for your dad. (Father’s Day is June 18!)
KT TUNSTALL
June 18 / Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall burst onto the scene in the aughts with two inescapable mega-hits. Expect to hear “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See” when she heads to Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown.
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK
June 18–23 / Cool off in the nearby mountain town of Idyllwild while learning about Indigenous cultures. This week of programming, free to the public, features a variety of presentations focusing on the role comedy plays in Native communities, as well as artisan markets and stand-up sets.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST
June 20–26 / Palm Springs International Film Festival’s yearly celebration of micro-movies comes to the Palm Springs Cultural Center for a week of talkbacks with directors and talent and, of course, a packed lineup of screenings.
CREATIVE SIZZLE
June 7–July 29 / Original works by local artists will be on display at the Stephen Baumbach Gallery in Palm Springs. Plan to visit on opening night for a reception with bites and beverages provided.