COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego. The area code for Palm Springs is 760. The ZIP codes are 92262 through 92264.
Websites offering local events calendars:
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Palm Springs Events offered at VisitPalmSprings.com
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Calendar of Events presented by PalmSprings.com
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Calendar of Events featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine
Annual Cultural Events:
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival presents movie star-filled, red-carpet affairs in January and June respectively.
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Modernism Week, in February, is a ten-day event featuring mid-century modern architecture through films, lectures, tours and its Modernism Show & Sale.
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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum presents its annual Festival of Native Film & Culture at the Camelot Theaters in central Palm Springs.
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The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, co-sponsored by the Palm Springs Cultural Center, is held in May with screenings at the Camelot Theater.
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The Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week is held every June, featuring 10 days of dining at over 100 restaurants in the Coachella Valley.
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The Palm Springs Black History Committee celebrates Black History Month with a parade and town fair in February.
On-Going Events:
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Every Thursday evening downtown Palm Springs hosts "Villagefest", a diverse display of arts and crafts, a certified farmer's market, food, and live entertainment on Palm Canyon Drive.
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Events related to films and film-craft are sponsored by The Desert Film Society.
