Hello CV Locals, happy Thursday!
It finally happened. This week we dip into the high 60s with rain on the radar this weekend. It is but a minor splash to welcome in the cooler months and good times to be had during the high season. Rain or shine, we will be noshing at the Food and Wine fest in PS this weekend, as well as patronizing The Arts at the LQ Art Celebration. We will also make a stop at Kikis in La Quinta. We love Kiki.
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In Today’s Scene:
Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival
La Quinta Art Celebration
More Fights at Acrisure
🔗 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Fest adds Robin Thicke + drone show
Cathedral City Amphitheater & Festival Lawn
Fri Nov 21, 2025 (headline concert 7:00 PM; drone show follows)
🔗 Acrisure Series college basketball returns Thanksgiving week – Acrisure Arena
Nov 25–28, 2025 (largest multi-team event returns; first games around late morning each day).
🔗 Dezart Performs unveils new permanent home in a reimagined midcentury church – Palm Springs
Ongoing this season (company moves into renovated venue)
🔗 Coachella Valley Filipino Festival returns to Downtown Park – Palm Springs
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (music, food, market; free admission)
Firework Warning: Friday Nov 14th 8pm, Andalusia Country Club
THIS WEEK:
Breakfast Bingo - Esperanza Park
Thursdays 10/2-12/19
10-12pm
InfoInclusive Cooking Club - Kikis (La Quinta)
Thurs Nov 13th
11am
RSVPLa Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE – La Quinta Civic Center
Thu–Sun Nov 13–16, 2025, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM daily
Info“Raising Hay” Fundraiser: CV Horse Rescue - J&J Ranch
DJ, Line Dancing, Margarita Bar, Silent Auction
Sat Nov 15th
3:30-7:30pm
InfoPalm Springs Food & Wine Festival – Palm Springs Stadium Pavilion
Sat–Sun Nov 15–16, 2025, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
InfoBKFC 84: Dyer vs. Hunt 2 – Acrisure Arena (Palm Desert)
“No gloves, all gas”
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Info
FLEA & FARMERS MARKETS 🥬 🏮
(Recurring):
Palm Springs Village Fest - Palm Canyon Drive
Thursdays
7-10pm
InfoPalm Springs Vintage Market - 200 N Indian Canyon Drive
First Sunday of the Month, Oct-May
7am-2pm
InfoOld Town La Quinta Farmer’s Market
Sundays Oct-May
8am-1pm
InfoNew: Desert Hot Springs Farmer’s Market
Every Other Sunday (starting Nov 16th)
8am-1pm
Info
UPCOMING:
Hot Air Balloon Festival - Cat City
Nov 21st-23rd
InfoProps & Hops Craft Beer Fest - PS Air Museum
Sat Nov 22nd
InfoVienna Boys Choir – McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 8:00 PM
InfoWiener Dog Race - Palm Desert Civic Center Dog Park
Sat Nov 22nd
8am-12pm
InfoNutcracker! Magical Christmas – McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 3:00 PM
Info
We’ll take the rain, we needed it…
THIS WEEK:
PLAN AHEAD:
Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival (11th Annual) – Cathedral City Festival Lawn & citywide
Fri–Sun Nov 21–23, 2025 (morning balloon launches from 5:00 AM; Fri evening activities + 7:00 PM concert and drone show)
InfoWildLights (Opening Week) – The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens (Palm Desert)
Tue–Sun Nov 25–30, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM (select nights)
InfoNutcracker! Magical Christmas – McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 3:00 PMMeet the Keeper: Primates in the Fast Lane – The Living Desert (Palm Desert)
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 9:00–10:00 AM
Thanks! Hope to see you next Thursday! If you have an event or a scoop that you want to share with The Scene, give us a buzz at [email protected], I read every email.
