Soak Up The Sun! July Events In Palm Springs
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The skies are blue and the nights have a perfect warm breeze, but after 10 a.m. the heat is on in Palm Springs until the sun starts to go down. The best course of action is to lounge by the pool for a couple hours in the morning, then explore downtown after stopping for breakfast or a smoothie.
For those who like the heat but are cautious with the sun, I would suggest a hat, or a sunbrella. You can wear whatever you like, but it’s still fashionable to dress in 1960s chic. Floppy hats are fun for by the pool, but mine always manage to lose their shape, and I can only see my feet. Moving on…
This month, there’s an unexpected cabaret series going on and some great choices for pool time fun, but there are also some summer hours and summer closings. I’ve tried to capture them the best I could for you. Make sure to call and/or check the website for hours.
Fourth of July activities in Palm Springs
Before we start off with the banging Fourth activities, I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you we have some great specials at our boutique hotels you might like to get in on, as well as a few events at some of these intimate properties:
Drift Palm Springs: DJ nights, pool events, yoga, and community gatherings
Skylark: Summer packages and poolside cocktail bar Lost Property
Ready? Let’s go:
Thursday, July 3, is the kickoff to all celebrations with our famous VillageFest. The art museum is free to all as well from 4 to 6 p.m. Fest is 7 to 10 p.m.
Swim Center All American Pool Party: July 4, 3 to 10 p.m., with fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
Sunrise Park Concert & Fireworks: Live music begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks following at around 9:15 p.m.
Palm Springs Power baseball game: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., game at 6 p.m., fireworks ~9:15 p.m.
Palm Springs Art Museum is closed on July 4. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum: Open regular hours.
Dance the night away
Copa Nightclub — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hunters — 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Reforma — Gasolina, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Drag shows
Reforma:
July 5 and July 6: Disney Villains Drag Brunch
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Epiphany Kali, featuring performances inspired by classic Disney villains. Tickets
July 12: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Drag Brunch
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. A celebration of Selena and Latin pop, with themed performances and music. Tickets
July 19: Cher + Madonna Drag Brunch
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A tribute to two of the greatest icons in pop music history. Tickets
Oscar’s:
Every Sunday in July: Bitchiest Brunch Sundays
Long-running drag brunch in a cabaret-meets-courtyard setting.
Thursday – Slayhouse
Friday – Lips, Looks & Lashes
Saturday – Kickxyland (hosted by Kickxy Vixen)
Sunday – Dreamgirls Drag Extravaganza
New restaurants
Toast’d — Keep an eye out for this brand new restaurant on Indian Canyon near Arenas.
Marilyn’s Seafood Bar & Grill — Already has great reviews. On Museum Way next to On the Mark. If you see the Marilyn statue and a yellow cow you’re in the right place. Unless you’re tripping, then you’re on your own.
Summer hours
Jake’s: Summer brunch hours: Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (kitchen closes at 1:45 p.m.)
The Tropicale: Monday and Tuesday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Farm: Breakfast and lunch (daily), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner (Friday–Tuesday): 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Las Casuelas Terraza: Thursday–Monday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (dine-in). Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Call ahead for holiday hours.
Closed for the summer: The Purple Room and John Henry’s
Drinks and a movie
Palm Springs Art Museum Cocktail Cinema at the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
All events are free with advance registration. Each evening begins at 5 p.m. with movie-themed cocktails created in partnership with local mixologists, followed by a feature film screening.
July 10: Dogtown and Z-Boys. This documentary follows the origins of modern skateboarding through a group of rebellious teenagers from Venice, California.
July 17: The Infiltrators. A hybrid docu-thriller that tells the true story of undocumented youth who deliberately get detained by ICE to infiltrate a detention center.
July 24: But I’m a Cheerleader. A cult comedy about a teenager sent to a conversion therapy camp who discovers her identity and a bit of rebellion along the way.
Cabaret
Palm Springs is gaining momentum in the art of cabaret. Each year more and more performers step out of the play and into the spotlight with stories and songs. This summer we’ve got some new ones and some older favorites.
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is gaining traction as the place to go for live entertainment as well as a terrific selection of films and sing-a-long movies. This summer they’re presenting Cabaret A La Carte. These are some of our top performers in Palm Springs, and all three of them are 100% worth seeing:
July 11: Francesca Amari’s award-winning Linda Ronstadt Tribute
July 18: Erik Romney’s Broadway’s Bad Guys
July 25: Adele Through the Ages with Lizzie Schmelling
Even more to do
July 5: Heatwave Comedy Tour at The Rock Gallery Comedy Club, 333 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Touring stand-up showcase featuring a rotation of rising comedians.
July 7 (and every Monday): Hot Spot Trivia & Comedy with Deven Green at Agua Caliente’s Cascade Lounge. A quirky, interactive trivia night with comedic hosts Deven Green and Handsome Ned, sometimes featuring surprise stand-up sets. Begins at 7 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, and 30: Late-Night Comedy at The Rock Gallery. Weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local and touring comics. Starts at 9 p.m.
July 18: Holly Brown Comedy Night at The Rock Gallery Comedy Club. A headlining set by local favorite Holly Brown in an intimate lounge atmosphere.
July 31: You’ve Got a Friend: A Tribute to James Taylor & Carole King Featuring Kari Kirkland & Tod Macofsky at Agua Caliente’s Cascade Lounge.
Palm Springs Surf Club, open Wednesday through Sunday, until Sept. 28. Adult Swim Saturdays (6 to 10 p.m.): DJs, drinks, and poolside vibes. Dining: The Restaurant, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with brunch on weekends. Drifters Bar: Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. Island Bar: Open daily.
Have a wonderful July everyone, and let freedom ring.
