HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrightside-MAY-JUN-2026_Community-InfoMAY AND JUNE 2026 ARTISTS CENTER PALM DESERT
72567 Highway 111
760-565-6130
artistscouncil.com
Upcoming Exhibitions and Shows:
Casting Shadows Exhibition and Sale
Apr. 22–May 24
Opening Reception: Thursday, Apr. 23, 5–7 p.m.
Free to the public
Three-dimensional artwork created
by Artists Council members.
Art Unleashed: Where Creativity
Roams Free Exhibition and Sale
May 27–Jun. 28
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28, 5–7 p.m.
Free to the public
CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS
37500 Cook Street
760-341-2883pdc.csusb.edu
Campus Administrative Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours (beginning Monday, Jun. 1)
Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday–Sunday, closed
Closed: May 25 and Jun. 19
Educational Programs
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs,
along with teaching credentials. New programs
include Tourism & Hospitality Management,
Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain
Management, Social Work, Kinesiology.
Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Palm Desert Civic Center
73510 Fred Waring Drive
760-346-0611
Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
palmdesert.govDiscoverPalmDesert.com
Visitor Services
760-568-1441
Short Term Rental Hotline
760-862-6900
Code Enforcement Hotline
760-776-6360
Report Graffiti
760-340-5776
Palm Desert Police Department
Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600
Palm Desert In Touch
Get information on City meetings, parks,
trails, and public art, plus identify issues,
including graffiti and code violations,
and report them directly to City staff.
Information: palmdesert.gov/intouch
Stormwater Program
To report any concerns about overirrigation,
damage, discharge, or illegal dumping into
storm drains, basins, or channels, call
760-776-6450 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
or email publicworks@palmdesert.gov
EngagePalmDesert.com
The City’s civic engagement platform allows
residents a chance to ask questions, share
comments, and contribute ideas on City projects.
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
43500 Monterey Avenue
760-346-8041
collegeofthedesert.edu
COD Veterans Resource Center
760-773-2536
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–noon.
Provides critical services for veterans and dependents
to support their success and educational needs.
DESERT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
75080 Frank Sinatra Drive
DesertHorticulturalSociety.org
admin@deserthorticulturalsociety.org
DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
Palm Desert Community Center
43900 San Pablo Avenue
760-568-9697
MyRecreationDistrict.com
Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Beginning Fencing
Fridays, 6–7 p.m.
Beginning Keyboard
Saturdays, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Tai Chi for Your Health
Mondays, Noon
Self-Defense for Women
Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Beginning Skateboarding and Inline Skating
Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.
Palm Desert Skate Park
Qigong for Adults with Mobility/Balance Issues
Monthly on Wednesdays, 12–12:30 p.m.
Portola Community Center
Summer Camp
Jun. 8–Aug. 7
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Palm Desert Community Center
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the
Palm Desert Community Center. For pricing and
other details, visit: MyRecreationDistrict.com
COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS
72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
760-343-3644
rcdas.org
Services include animal adoption and licensing.
Palm Desert Resident Cards
Palm Desert Resident Cards, for use at
Desert Willow Golf Resort, are issued
by the Desert Recreation District at the
Palm Desert Community Center.
Information: PalmDesert.gov/DesertWillow
Golf Center at Palm Desert
74945 Sheryl Ave.
760-779-1877
golfcenterpd.com
Check website for hours.
Home of the First Tee-Coachella Valley youth
golf program. Includes a 9-hole course,
driving range, putting greens, and more.
DESERT ROSE SOCIETY
desertrosesociety.com
Regular meetings occur on the second Tuesday
of the month at Portola Community Center,
45480 Portola Ave. Social hour starts at 4:30 p.m.,
followed by a short meeting and guest speaker.
New members are welcome!
Visit: desertrosesociety.com
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOLDISTRICT
47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta
760-777-4200
dsusd.us
The DSUSD website lists information for individual
schools, as well as student vacation days and
District Board meetings. Visit: dsusd.us/calendar
Mastering the Short Game Golf School
Focus on short game techniques with focused
instruction designed to improve your putting,
chipping, and more.
Visit: desertwillow.com/golfschools
Group Golf Clinics
Become a stronger player with The Palm Desert
Golf Academy’s Group Golf Clinics, offering expert-
led sessions designed for overall improvement.
Visit: desertwillow.com/daily-clinics
FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
43930 San Pablo Avenue
760-341-9622
ymcaofthedesert.org
Summer Day Camps
YMCA Summer Day Camps offer kids a fun, safe,
and active environment with games, sports,
swimming, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips.
With a variety of themed camps each week at the
Palm Desert YMCA, children can try new activities
and build new friendships. Flexible enrollment
allows families to sign up for a week or the entire
summer. Information: YMCAoftheDesert.org
Jean Benson Child Development Center
75433 Orange Blossom Lane
760-836-3336
Serving children 2–5 years of age by supporting
their unique interests, skills, and needs through
a play–based curriculum. The focus is on social,
emotional, physical, and language development,
which form the basis of lifelong learning. Free or
low-cost tuition is available for qualifying families.
Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/jean-
benson-child-development-center/
THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO
73545 El Paseo
760-862-1990
thegardensonelpaseo.com
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT& FIREHOUSE MUSEUM
72861 El Paseo
Open through May 26, Friday–Monday,
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free admission
760-346-6588
hspd.org
Friday Night Lecture Series
CactusToCloud Institute
Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.
Palm Desert Library Community Room
Naturalist Colin Barrow of the CactusToCloud
Institute will present on the unique plants
and animals in the Coachella Valley.
The Museum will close for the season Tuesday,
May 26, and will reopen in October.
JOSLYN CENTER
73750 Catalina Way
760-340-3220
JoslynCenter.org
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday (through May 17), 3–4:30 p.m.
Sunday Cabaret Series in the
Arthur Newman Theatre
Sundays through May 17. Doors open at
2:30 p.m., show from 3–4:30 p.m.
Programs
Onsite Programs
Exercise classes, bridge, bingo, indoor pickleball,
Canasta, pinochle, Mah-Jongg, Scrabble, quilting,
knitting, painting, table tennis, lawn bowling,
art classes, line dancing lessons, Joslyn Singles,
virtual book club, HI-CAP Q&A, free blood
pressure screenings on Mondays, and more.
Information: JoslynCenter.org/
Programs-and-Activities/Calendar
Outdoor Recreation
Lawn Bowling: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, 8:30–11 a.m.
Pickleball: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Information: AlexG@JoslynCenter.org,
or 760-895-4652
Onsite Programs with our Partners
Braille Institute/low vision classes, Eisenhower Health
lectures, Health Expos, JFS Let’s Do Lunch!, Riverside
County Office on Aging Care Pathways, and more.
Information: 760-340-3220
Joslyn Wellness Center Programs
Programs include Go4Life®, Brain Boot Camp, a
three-session memory training course, Problem-Solving
Counseling & Support in English and Spanish, Better
Brain & Balance, Fun Games for Mindfulness, Adult
Bereavement Group, free Fitness Center, and more.
Some programs have a fee. Information: 760-895-4656
Nutrition Programs
Joslyn Community Food Bank
Fridays, 8–10 a.m. (or until depleted)
Fresh produce and non-perishable food
provided by FIND Food Bank, Hidden Harvest,
Abound Food Care, and Albertsons Grocery.
For further information, visit JoslynCenter.org/
community-food-bank or contact Alex Garcia at
760-895-4652 or AlexG@JoslynCenter.org.
For information about Joslyn Center activities or
to become a member, visit JoslynCenter.org/
Membership or contact the Joslyn Center at
760-340-3220. Yearly membership is $40.
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS
47900 Portola Ave.
760-346-5694
LivingDesert.org
Open Daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Last admission 4 p.m.
Jun. 1– Sept. 30, 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
(Last admission 12:30 p.m.)
Tours and Experiences
Giraffe Feeding
9 a.m.–3 p.m. through May 31
8 a.m.–12 p.m., Jun. 1– Sept. 30
Additional fee with paid park admission
Rhino Encounter
8:30 a.m., through May 31
8 a.m., Jun. 1– Sept. 30
Additional fee with paid park admission
DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
38995 Desert Willow Drive
760-346-0015
desertwillow.com
Visit website for current hours. To book starting
times online, visit: desertwillow.com
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Terrace
Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Enjoy a chef-crafted buffet, a complimentary
glass of champagne or mimosa (for adults),
and panoramic views of the Firecliff
Course and Santa Rosa Mountains.
Reservations required: desertwillow.com
Two Day Signature Golf Schools
Improve your skills with expert instruction
from PGA professionals at the Palm Desert
Golf Academy.
Visit: desertwillow.com/golfschools
Rats to the Rescue Encounter
May 1–Sept. 30
Information on dates, times, and fees:
LivingDesert.org
Special Programs/Events
Oasis Splash Pad
Open Daily, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
This interactive family water feature offers plenty
of room to relax, splash, and play. Guests of all
ages are invited to hang out this summer and
beat the heat. Splash Pad access is included
with membership or paid park admission.
Members Walking Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
8–9:30 a.m. through May 31
Jun. 3–Oct. 1, 7–8:30 a.m.
Walk with fellow members on a three-quarter-mile
stroll or a one-and-a-quarter-mile walk to enjoy
the sights and sounds of the Zoo. To become a
member, visit: LivingDesert.org/Membership
Coffee and Conversation (members only)
Saturday, May 2, 9–10 a.m.
Hear first-hand stories about conservation
projects and field adventures from the teams
leading the charge. To become a member,
visit: LivingDesert.org/Membership
Private Safari Zoo Tours
Daily two-hour morning tour, with private shuttle
and giraffe feeding.
Reservations required. Visit: LivingDesert.org
for pricing and details
Summer ZooCamp
Tuesday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Sessions: Jun. 9–11, Jun. 16–18,
Jun. 23–25, and Jun. 30–Jul. 2
ZooCampers in grades K-10 will learn about
wildlife through STEM activities, arts and crafts,
up-close animal encounters, and more.
Registration is required.
Visit: LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp
Event Rental Summer Special
From June through September, enjoy special
discounts and exclusive perks when you
book a birthday party at the splash pad or
private event at Bighorn Cafe. For details,
visit: LivingDesert.org/PrivateEvents
LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
The Shops at Palm Desert
lirpalmdesert@gmail.com
lirpalmdesert.com
Dozens of classes custom-built for seniors,
offered in-person or via Zoom. Take up to five
classes for just $45. Visit: lirpalmdesert.com
MCCALLUM THEATRE
73000 Fred Waring Drive
760-340-ARTS (2787)
McCallumTheatre.org
Box Office: Monday–Friday, 12-5 p.m.
2026–2027 Season On-Sale
Tickets for the McCallum 2026–2027 Season
go on sale Friday, May 22, with expanded
programming and more than 30 new shows. Visit:
McCallumTheatre.org for details and pricing.
Open Call Talent Project
Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Outstanding local performers of all ages are
presented in this exciting talent competition, a
visually stunning and energy-filled production
with a full cast finale. Audience members
vote for their favorite performer and winners
are announced at the final performance.
McCallum Theatre Jazz Experience
Saturday, Jun. 13, 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.
This inaugural event features three dynamic
sessions: a free morning Jazz Lab at the Palm
Desert Library with hands-on activities and a
family-friendly concert, an afternoon Community
Jazz Jam highlighting local talent, and an evening
Jazz Spotlight with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra
Quartet and pianist/composer David Benoit.
Jazz Lab is free to the public, Community
Jazz Jam features special $15 pricing
(inclusive of fees), and Jazz Spotlight
tickets start at just $33 before fees. Tickets:
McCallumTheatre.org/JazzExperience
See article this issue
PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
73751 Magnesia Falls Drive
760-565-7467
pdpool.com
Dive Back In! Celebration
Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Celebrate the start of summer at the Palm Desert
Aquatic Center on Memorial Day, May 25,
featuring a live DJ, fun activities, giveaways, and
a brand-new obstacle course. Join the festivities
and enter for a chance to win summer and annual
pool passes while enjoying a refreshed facility.
For more information, visit: PDPool.com
See article this issue
Hot Spot Café
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center’s Hot Spot Café
is serving up tasty treats, including breakfast
burritos, buffalo wings, waffle fries, snacks,
beverages, and more! In addition to purchasing
items at the pool, you can also walk up to the
window from Civic Center Park to grab a snack.
For detailed lap and recreational swim
schedules, visit: pdpool.com
Full facility rentals are available.
Contact pdacprograms@desertymca.org
for more information.
PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
72559 Highway 111
760-346-6111pdacc.org
El Paseo Cruise Night at the
PD Area Chamber
Friday, May 1, 2–4 p.m.
If you enjoy cruising in your classic car,
or just love checking them out, join us
in the Chamber parking lot to see all
the rides before they cruise El Paseo.
PDACC Annual Business Awards
Wednesday, May 6, 5 p.m.
Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce
Each year, the Palm Desert Area Chamber
of Commerce honors outstanding
individuals, businesses, and organizations
that exemplify the best of the community.
The Annual Awards recognize those who
go above and beyond to help keep Palm
Desert a premier place to live and work.
Putt-Putt on El Paseo
Wednesday, May 27, 4 p.m.
Putt Putt on El Paseo is a lively, team-based
mini golf experience that transforms El
Paseo into a walkable course, with local
businesses hosting creative putting holes
along the way. Participants enjoy drinks and
bites at each stop before finishing with a
festive after-party and awards celebration.
PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
73300 Fred Waring Drive
760-346-6552
PalmDesertLibrary.org
Hours
Monday–Wednesday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.
Closed: Monday, May 25
For details, visit: PalmDesertLibrary.org
Library Programs
Summer Reading Program:
Summer Reading Cup
June 8–July 24
The Palm Desert Library’s Summer Reading
Program, Summer Reading Cup, invites
readers of all ages to set goals, explore
new stories, and participate in a season of
fun, literacy, and community connection.
Enjoy weekly performances, craft activities,
and opportunities to earn prizes while
reading throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Program Family Performers
Thursdays, 12 p.m.
June 11: Ina and the Sunshine
Storyteller with Chazz Rozz
June 18: Hey Hey Entertainment Puppet Show
June 25: Wonders of Wildlife
For details, visit: PalmDesertLibrary.org
See article this issue
Palm Desert Reads Book Club (Adults)
Monday, 1–2 p.m.
May 18: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
June 15: Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Teen Book Club
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 4–5:30 p.m.
The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
Teenscape Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m.
May 5: Anime
May 12: Diamond Paint and Sip
May 19: Comic Mirage
May 26: Mandalas and Chai
June 2: Anime
June 9: Comic Mirage
June 16: DIY Toploaders: Show Off Your Favs
June 23: Y’all Read This? Teen Book Club
June 30: Oshikatsu Picnic
Film Noir Series (Adults)
Thursdays, 3:20–5 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Film Screening: Pixar’s Soul
Monday, Jun. 8, 3–4:30 p.m.
Poet’s Oasis: Summer Session
Wednesdays
June 3, 1–2:30 p.m.
June 17, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Lecture Series
May 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Desert Conservation with the
CactusToCloud Institute
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
with Emmy Lam
Friday, May 1, 2–3 p.m.
Pokémon Programs (All Ages)
Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
May 13 and 27: Pokémon Library League
June 10 and 24: Pokémon Smash Bros World Cup
Guitar League
Tuesdays, May 19 and Jun. 23, 6–7:30 p.m.
Coachella Valley Garden Club
Wednesdays, May 13 and Jun. 10,
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Adult Craft (Adults)
Thursday, May 14, 1–2 p.m.: Craft Redo!
Monday, Jun. 22, 5:30–6:30 p.m.:
See website for details
Tech Tutor (Adults)
Select Days by Appointment, 1–2:30 p.m.
May 11, 13, and 27
WEEKLY AND ONGOING PROGRAMS
Fables & Friends Storytime for Preschoolers
Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Tales & Tots Storytime for
Babies and Toddlers
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Little Learners Lounge (Ages 0–4)
Mondays and Fridays, 10–11:30 a.m.
Lego Open Build (Children)
Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30–5 p.m.
After School Discovery (Children)
Thursdays, 4–5 p.m.
Chinese Mahjong Group (Adults)
Tuesdays, 1–3 p.m.
PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
P.O. Box 13508
Palm Desert, CA 92255
760-772-3057
Pegasuscv.org
Pegasus provides equine-assisted therapy
to children and adults with a wide range of
physical, developmental, and emotional needs.
No horse experience? No problem! We provide
all the training you’ll need. Programming runs
Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with
our programming! Spend your mornings in
a beautiful, supportive environment while
connecting with incredible animals and people.
Visit: PegasusCV.org or call 760-772-3057
SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER/FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS
51500 Highway 74
760-862-9984
DesertMountains.org
Open Thursday – Monday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tortoise Chat
Select Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Come visit our desert tortoise enclosure and
learn about conservation efforts to study and
protect our wild population. You can also meet
Bowser, our adopted Mojave Desert tortoise! Visit:
DesertMountains.org/calendar for dates.
Yoga with the Ranger
Thursdays, May 7 and 14, 9 a.m.
Thursdays, May 21 and June 18, 6:30 p.m.
Join National Monument Park Ranger Meg for an
outdoor yoga session designed for all skill levels.
Monument Night Adventures
Saturdays, May 23 and June 6, 8 p.m.
Discover how the desert comes alive after
dark! Using blacklights, participants take a
short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin
looking for the many nocturnal creatures that
inhabit our desert. Reservations required.
Night Sky Viewing: Stars and Planets
Saturdays, May 23 and Jun. 6, 8 p.m.
Stop by any time to view an ever-changing
display of fascinating objects, from stars,
constellations, bright planets, and the
moon, to meteors. Reservations required.
Star Party at the Monument
Saturdays, May 9, 7:30 p.m. and Jun. 20, 8 p.m.
The Astronomical Society of the Desert will
conduct “sky tours” and direct observations
of the night sky through telescopes and
giant binoculars. Reservations required.
Star Party in the Mountains
Saturdays, May 16, 7:30 p.m. and Jun. 13, 8 p.m.
Join members of the Astronomical Society
of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct
observations of the night sky through telescopes
and binoculars. Reservations required.
Events are subject to change. Reservations
required: DesertMountains.org/calendar
or call 760-862-9918.
THE SHOPS AT PALM DESERT
72840 Highway 111
760-346-2121
shopsatpalmdesert.com
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS
75080 Frank Sinatra Drive
760-834-0800
palmdesert.ucr.edu
Stay Curious! OLLI at UCR
OLLI at UCR offers a dynamic selection of online
and in-person courses in Palm Desert and Riverside.
OLLI offers adults a vibrant community for lifelong
learning – engaging courses, no tests, no grades,
just the joy of discovery. And you might make some
friends along the way! Learn more: olli.ucr.edu
VARIETY – CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF THE DESERT
42600 Cook Street, Suite 150
varietyofthedesert.org
760-773-9800, ext. 101
Developmental Screening Events
Wednesdays, May 6 and Jun. 3, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Developmental Screenings offer early assessment
in communication, problem-solving, personal
and fine motor skills, and social emotional levels
for children 5 years and under, as well as autism
(M-CHAT) screenings for ages 16–30 months.
All families making an appointment to attend
this event will receive a free pack of diapers
and a toy. Info: varietyofthedesert.org
Sensory Arts & Crafts
Wednesdays, May 13, and Jun. 10, 3:30–5 p.m.
This interactive art experience offers art, crafts,
and painting that includes touch, and ways
for each child to develop motor skills and
improve cognitive development. Ages 0–18.
Registration is required. To sign up and
learn more, contact: 760-773-9800 or
help@varietyofthedesert.org