Don't miss these upcoming nonprofit events in and around the Coachella Valley
Support your community by participating in these in-person and virtual events. All times are PDT.
Is your nonprofit hosting an event or fundraiser you'd like to see listed here? Email giving@desertsun.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 25
Artisan wreath silent auction & demos
Escape from the madness of the malls and join us at the Desert Art Center to bid on your favorite artist-made holiday wreath, watch artists demo their passions, shop our huge gallery for that unique gift and sip hot spiced cider. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Uptown Palm Springs. Information: desertartcenter.org, facebook.com/desertartcenter, instagram.com/desertartcenter (in-person)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
A Taste of Desert Spirit honoring Dr. Eric Presser
Presented by the American Cancer Society Desert Spirit Committee. Porta Via Restaurant, 73-100 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 5:30-7 p.m. $40 ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and two spirits. All ticket and raffle proceeds support the American Cancer Society's vision to end cancer. Porta Via is generously donating 10% of food purchases to ACS with mention of this benefit. Reservations recommended: (760) 610-6670. acsbsr.ejoinme.org/tasteofdesert (in-person)
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 1-23
Holiday Arts Festival
The Artists Council's Holiday Arts Festival can fill all your holiday gift needs: shop the Holiday Squares Fundraiser with 130 $100 8-inch square original artworks donated by AC members, Off the Wall Show and Sale with larger, reasonably priced member artworks and Pop-Up Store featuring 800 unique items such as jewelry, wearables, artful home decor, notecards, books and journals. Artists Center at the Galen, 72-567 Highway 111 in Palm Desert, offers free gallery admission Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: artistscouncil.com or (760) 565-6130 (in-person)
FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Kendra Scott shopping event
Enjoy your afternoon with Kendra Scott Gives Back party benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. This exclusive shopping event will host all of Kendra Scotts latest jewelry fashions. Bighorn, Palm Desert. Noon-3 p.m. Tickets: free, RSVP required. Information: Josh Zahid, (909) 226-1085 or jnzahid@llu.edu (in-person)
FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Art Party at Desert Art Center
Come shop all new artwork from our 100+ talented juried artists in two big galleries and enjoy celebratory nibbles. 5-7 p.m. We have wall art galore, ceramics and glass pieces as well as lots of jewelry and greeting cards to pick from. 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Uptown Palm Springs. desertartcenter.org (in-person)
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
"Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter"
Presented by Desert Film Society. One-time screenings and Palm Springs premieres. Shows with "The Best Chef in the World: The History of French Laundry" (20 min). Film begins promptly at 10 a.m. at Camelot Theatre. Complimentary refreshments. $15 cash at the door. More information and trailer at desertfilmsociety.org or call (760) 770-0507 (in-person)
SongShine Foundation benefit luncheon "Expanding our Reach"
Presenting Sponsor: Eisenhower Health. Join us at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells, to celebrate how far we have come and what the future holds. Registration, raffle and silent auction begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a three-course luncheon and entertainment by SongShine singers. Tickets: $125 with sponsorship and table host available at songshine.eventbrite.com or contact Amanda Hyder at amanda@songshineforparkinsons.org or (760) 459-7744. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. songshineforparkinsons.org (in-person)
Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club annual Black and White Ball
The public is invited to dance the night away at the DHSWC Black and White Ball. This year’s theme is "Winter Wonderland." Enjoy an evening of music, food, door and raffle prizes and a silent auction. All proceeds go to funding scholarships for graduating DHS High School seniors. Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, 10-625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $45 per person, tables of 10 available for $450. RSVP by Nov. 21 to (760) 660-9544 or (760) 408-2901 (in-person)
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild cooking demo
The Desert Guild hosts its second cooking demo of the season at The Club at Morningside, Rancho Mirage. Proceeds benefit Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. 11 a.m. Tickets: $150. Information: lluch.org/cookingdemo (in-person)
MONDAY, DEC. 12
Desert Jam: "Jammin' for the Well"
The evening, which will raise money for Well in the Desert's food programs, is dedicated to the memory of Kal David and will honor Kal and Lori Bono. Featuring fabulous musicians, a delicious buffet, live and silent auctions and more. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage in the ballroom. 6-9 p.m. $175.00 per person, or $1,750.00 for a table of 10. Reservations: call (760) 285-7297 or visit wellinthedesert.org (in-person)
TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Legendary Bingo
Benefiting Polo Pony Rescue. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner with bingo to follow at 7 p.m. Oscar’s, 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Suggested donation of $20 to play, gift bags for every winner. More information and reserve your table online at oscarspalmsprings.com/product/legendary-bingo-dec13 (in-person)
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
"Farewell, Mr. Haffmann"
Presented by Desert Film Society. One-time screening and Southern California premiere. Film is 115 min., in French with English subtitles. Paris 1942 and faced with the German occupation, a jeweler and his employee conclude an agreement whose consequences, over the months, will upset the fate of the characters with several twists too good to spoil. Film begins promptly at 10 a.m. at Camelot Theatre. Complimentary refreshments. $15 cash at the door. More information and trailer at desertfilmsociety.org or call (760) 770-0507 (in-person)
SUNDAY, DEC. 25
Christmas at the Convention Center
Presented by Well in the Desert. Full Christmas dinner, gifts for children aged 1-13, Santa Claus, mariachi. Palm Springs Convention Center, noon-3 p.m. Free to the public. Information: wellinthedesert.org, (760) 656-8905 (in-person)
SUNDAY, JAN. 8, 2023
San Diego Symphony concert
Presented by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic; sponsored by Roberta Holland, Gloria and Michael Scoby and Douglas G. Stewart. Domingo Hindoyan, conductor; Anne Akiko Meyers, violin; Albert Roussel: Suite No. 2 from Bacchus et Ariane; Arturo Marquez: Fandango for Violin and Orchestra; Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version). 5 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Single ticket wait list: $110, $90, $70; visit psphil.org or call (760) 341-1013
SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2023
Color the World gala
Benefiting Old Town Artisan Studios, 6 p.m., Fiesta Ballroom, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $300. Information: oldtownartisanstudios.org/color-the-world-gala-2023, (760) 777-1444
SATURDAY, JAN. 28, 2023
Palm Springs Art Museum: Art Party 2023
Benefiting Palm Springs Art Museum, honoring Phillip K. Smith III. 6 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $1,000. Information: artparty2023.com, (760) 322-4800
FEBRUARY 2023
The annual Dr. George Charity Car Show
Benefiting Desert Cancer Foundation and supporting local Coachella Valley residents undergoing cancer care and treatment. Produced by the Palm Spring Cruisin’ Association. Information: info@palmspringscruisinassociation.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
The 25th Annual Gardens of El Paseo Concert Series.
Featuring Music from Pulp Vixen and benefiting Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer. 5-8 p.m. Address: 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. shayswarriors.org (in-person)
MONDAY, FEB. 6, 2023
Pacific Symphony concert
Presented by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic; sponsored by Jane and Larry Sherman. Carl St.Clair, conductor; Yefim Bronfman, piano; Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54; Johann Strauss II: On the Beautiful Blue Danube. 7:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Single ticket wait list: $100, $85, $65; visit psphil.org or call (760) 341-1013
TUESDAY, FEB. 14, 2023
Filharmonie Brno concert (Czech Republic)
Presented by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic. Dennis Russell Davies, conductor; Martinů: Sinfonietta “La Jolla”, H. 328; Janáček: Taras Bulba; Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 60. 7:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Single ticket wait list: $100, $85, $65; visit psphil.org or call (760) 341-1013
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023
Academy of St Martin in the Fields concert
Presented by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic; sponsored by Bernice Greene, Norman Gorin and JoAnn G. Wellner. Avi Avital, mandolin; program TBA. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. 7:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Single ticket wait list: $110, $90, $70; visit psphil.org or call (760) 341-1013
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
The Desert Symphony annual gala starring Jon Secada
Benefiting The Desert Symphony music education program. 5:30 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $75-$1,000. Information: desertsymphony.org, (760) 773-05988. Show-only seats at aguacalientecasinos.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023
United Way of the Desert 50th anniversary gala
Benefiting United Way of the Desert programs and services. 6 p.m. Westin Mission Hills Resort, 71-777 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $295. Information: unitedwayofthedesert.org/gala
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023
Los Angeles Philharmonic concert
Presented by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic; sponsored by Phyllis and Gary Schahet, Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler. Dalia Stasevska, conductor; Randall Goosby, violin; Andrea Tarrodi: Liguria; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35; Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43. 5 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Single ticket wait list: $130, $105, $95; visit psphil.org or call (760) 341-1013
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