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Hello CV Locals, happy Friday Junior!
Grab your coffee and maybe a light jacket—we’ve got some windy gusts to shake out the dust this morning, but we’re looking at a picture-perfect, sunny weekend in the mid-70s ahead. We’re keeping the high energy going with the return of the Wildflower Festival and the world's best tennis stars descending on Indian Wells. From bedside bed races in Cathedral City to John Mulaney in Indio, we’ve got a packed weekend of desert magic to get through, so let's dive in!
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In Today’s Scene:
Tennis in the Wells
High Wind Advisory
John Mulaney @ Fantasy Springs brings the laughs
Wind Advisories and Sunny Skies for the West Valley
A high-wind advisory is in place through Thursday for the San Gorgonio Pass and West Valley, with stronger gusts forecast for Saturday. However, clear, sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s are expected for the rest of the weekend, making it ideal for the surge of outdoor festivals and tennis matches taking over the region.
Tennis Season Officially Arrives in Indian Wells
The main draw of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open is officially in swing at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. With defending champions and international stars like Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper hitting the courts, expect heavy traffic on Highway 111 and Washington Street as the "tennis paradise" comes alive.
Adventures led by women, designed to make a difference.
Peru, Bhutan and Cambodia. That’s where Intrepid, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has launched three new Women’s Expeditions.
These small-group trips are designed exclusively for women, creating space to connect, explore and support local women-led businesses along the way.
Trek the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos route in the Peruvian Andes with an all-female crew. Discover Cambodia’s street food scene on a women-run tuk tuk tour. Unwind with a traditional herbal hot stone bath at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan.
Every trip is led by an expert female guide and built around meaningful, immersive experiences.
THIS WEEK/END:
VillageFest 34th Birthday Party - Palm Canyon Drive (Palm Springs) Thursday, Mar 5
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
InfoTrisha Yearwood - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Thursday, Mar 5
7:00 PM
TicketsCathedral City LGBT+ Days - Cathedral City Town Square Park
Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8
Various Times
cathedralcitylgbtdays.comBrenna Whitaker - The Purple Room (Palm Springs)
Friday, March 6
8:00 PM
purpleroompalmsprings.comCoachella Valley Wildflower Festival - Palm Desert Civic Center Park Saturday, March 7
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
InfoJohn Mulaney - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino (Indio)
Saturday, March 7
8:00 PM
TicketsCV Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers - Acrisure Arena (Palm Desert)
Saturday, March 7
6:00 PM
TicketsItzhak Perlman - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Saturday, March 7
8:00 PM
mccallumtheatre.orgSan Diego Symphony - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Sunday, March 8
5:00 PM
mccallumtheatre.org
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:
Ricardo Arjona - Acrisure Arena (Palm Desert)
Wednesday, Mar 11
8:00 PMDancing with the Stars Con - Acrisure Arena
July 31- Aug 2nd
Info
Gusty Palms was my nickname in High School…
THIS WEEK(ish):
VillageFest Birthday & Cupcakes - Palm Canyon Drive (Palm Springs) Thursday, Mar 5
6:00 PM
Kids will love the festive atmosphere and the free birthday cupcakes being handed out to celebrate the street fair's 34th year.
InfoWildflower Festival Kids' Zone - Palm Desert Civic Center Park Saturday, March 7,
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Features a "Pollinator Power" area, interactive youth art contests, and the Art Flying Aerial team dancing in the sky.
desertmountains.orgFamous Parade of Beds & Bed Race - Cathedral City (Downtown) Sunday, March 8,
11:00 AM
A hilarious local tradition where teams race decorated beds through the street—a high-energy spectacle for kids to watch.
cathedralcitylgbtdays.comBNP Paribas Open Practice Rounds - Indian Wells Tennis Garden Daily through March 8,
Various Times
Ground passes allow kids to watch the world's best players practice up close. Smaller courts often offer the best chance for an autograph or a selfie.
bnpparibasopen.com
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.
