WHCV: What’s Happening in the Coachella Valley 02.16.26 - 03.01.26

Events to Know & Plan For | February 16–March 1

Trying to lock in plans for the next couple of weeks in the desert? I’ve got you covered.

WHCV (What’s Happening in the Coachella Valley) is a bi-weekly roundup of events happening across Greater Palm Springs and the surrounding cities.

While I share a quick WHCV reel every Sunday (sometimes Monday), this blog is your chance to plan ahead, save dates, and make the most of everything the desert has going on.

Here’s what’s happening from mid-February through the start of March 👇

🌵 Monday, February 16

Mission: Pollination!📍 The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. An interactive exhibit highlighting the importance of pollinators and their role in our ecosystem. Recurring daily through April 30, 2026.

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival📍 Indio. A Coachella Valley staple featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, and all things dates.

Palm Springs Black History Tour📍 James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. A guided experience highlighting Black history, culture, and contributions in Palm Springs.

Free Trivia with Deven & Ned📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. A fun, social trivia night that’s always free to play. Recurring weekly on Mondays through June 29, 2026.

Sweet Jazz📍 Rubine Red Gallery. Live jazz in an intimate gallery setting.

Aloe Blacc: Wake Me Up Tour📍 Plaza Theatre

🎤 Tuesday, February 17

Karaoke Night📍 Hunters Palm Springs. Sing, cheer, or people-watch — karaoke night never disappoints. Recurring weekly on Tuesdays through September 21, 2027.

Adult Hip Hop Dance Class📍 Palm Springs Dance Academy

Palm Springs Symphony📍 Plaza Theatre. Running through July 4, 2026.

🎶 Wednesday, February 18

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners📍 McCallum Theatre

Drag Me to Bingo📍 Hunters Palm Springs. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.

Spotlight Drag Competition📍 Hunters Palm Springs. Recurring weekly through February 25, 2026.

Lucie Arnaz: Sing Happy!📍 Plaza Theatre

🖼 Thursday, February 19

Free Thursday Nights📍 Palm Springs Art Museum. Recurring weekly on Thursdays.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch on Piano📍 McCallum Theatre

Palm Springs VillageFest📍 Downtown Palm Springs

Board Game Night📍 The Dragon’s Den. Recurring weekly on Thursdays.

Indian Wells Certified Farmer’s Market

Thursday Night Rock Show Featuring HWY 111📍 twelve: Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Recurring weekly on Thursdays.

An Evening with Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis📍 Plaza Theatre

💘 Friday, February 20

Teatro Lirico D’Europa: Rigoletto📍 McCallum Theatre

Valentine’s “Love Boat” Experience📍 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. Recurring Fridays & Saturdays through February 21, 2026.

Food Truck Fridays📍 City of Indio

Acoustic & Unplugged Featuring Moonchild📍 twelve: Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Recurring Fridays & Saturdays.

Agua After Dark📍 Agave Caliente Tequila Bar at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City. Recurring Fridays & Saturdays.

Comedy Night📍 Hotel ZOSO. Recurring Fridays.

Lola Rose Lounge: DJ Nights📍 Lola Rose Grand Mezze

Mindful Meditation📍 Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis

Rancho Mirage Certified Farmer’s Market

Steel Rod After Dark📍 twelve: Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Recurring Fridays & Saturdays.

Frankie Valli📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Sons of Legion📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis📍 Plaza Theatre

Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey 📍 Plaza Theatre

🎷 Saturday, February 21

Art on Main Street📍 Old Town La Quinta

Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon📍 McCallum Theatre

Funshine Pool Party📍 Hotel ZOSO. Recurring Saturdays.

Warhammer Tournament📍 The Dragon’s Den

Agua Caliente After Party📍 360 Sports at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Recurring Saturdays.

Jim Jeffries📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Engelbert Humperdinck📍 Spotlight 29 Casino

Smokey Robinson📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Eliane Elias: The Soul of Bossa Nova📍 Plaza Theatre

Preservation Hall Jazz Band📍 Plaza Theatre

🌿 Sunday, February 22

National Geographic Live: Life on the Move with Ecologist Lucy Hawkes📍 McCallum Theatre

Palm Springs Retro Market📍 Palm Springs Cultural Center

La Quinta Certified Farmer’s Market

Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market

Noches de Fuego📍 LIT at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Recurring Sundays.

Sunday Latin Nights📍 Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. Recurring Sundays.

High Society (Film)📍 Plaza Theatre

🎭 Monday, February 23

Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart📍 McCallum Theatre

An Evening with Bianca Del Rio📍 Plaza Theatre

🎬 Wednesday, February 25

Clue: Live on Stage!📍 McCallum Theatre

Cocktails & Cabaret with Francesca Amari & Jeff Lantz📍 VIP Lounge at Palm Springs Cultural Center

Guys and Dolls📍 Coachella Valley Repertory

🎨 Thursday, February 26

La Quinta Art Celebration📍 La Quinta Civic Center Campus

Closing Celebration: Artist & Maker Pop-Up📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

CV Firebirds vs. Henderson Silver Knights📍 Acrisure Arena

The Marshall Tucker Band📍 Plaza Theatre

🌌 Friday, February 27

Astronomical Society of the Desert Guest Speaker Meeting📍 Portola Community Center

Fitz and the Tantrums📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

An Evening with Bianca Del Rio📍 Plaza Theatre

🎉 Saturday, February 28

39th Annual City of Palm Springs Black History Month Parade & Town Fair📍 Downtown Palm Springs

Before the Tuskegee Airmen: The National Airmen Association of America📍 Palm Springs Air Museum

Dionne Warwick📍 Spotlight 29 Casino

CV Firebirds vs. Bakersfield Condors📍 Acrisure Arena

Legends of Pop Festival📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Monét X Change: The High Heels, Bad Knees Tour📍 Plaza Theatre

🌴 Sunday, March 1

Palm Springs Vintage Market

Mind Waves: Morning Meditation Reset📍 Ace Hotel & Swim Club

Judy Collins📍 Plaza Theatre

A Quick Note Before You Go

This list is accurate at the time of publishing, but event details can change. Be sure to double-check with the venue or event organizer before heading out, as events may be postponed, rescheduled, or cancelled.

Why I Share WHCV

As a local real estate professional, staying connected to what’s happening around the Coachella Valley is part of how I serve my clients and community. Real estate isn’t just about the home — it’s about the lifestyle, the neighborhoods, and the experiences that make desert living what it is. WHCV is one of the ways I share that with you.

Plan Ahead & Stay in the Loop

WHCV is updated every two weeks to help you plan ahead and make the most of desert living.

🎥 Catch the WHCV reel every Sunday on Instagram

📆 Use this blog to plan your outings before your calendar fills up

More events coming soon 🌴