The southwestern United States landscape is home and resting grounds for numerous species of hummingbirds. In fact, if you are lucky you could spot up to 12 species of hummingbirds in one day!Kurt Leuschner, Professor at College of the Desert, will discuss the wide variety of hummingbird species in the southwest including their nesting and feeding habits, interactions with plant life, and adaptive strategies. Don't miss this colorful presentation about one of the most fascinating birds of the southwest and where the best places are to see them!      more info...

The Steinway Society Presents:

The Basics of an Orchestra, an engaging and informative audiovisual presentation that features student artists performing in a variety of venues, introduces the instruments of the Symphony Orchestra to school-aged children.   more info...

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with the human personality create a murderous counterpart.   This COD Performing Arts production is fully staged and features the complete Broadway orchestration.     more info...

"Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time." That's the theme behind the 3rd Annual Brew at the Zoo, one of SoCal's most popular beer festivals. Presented by Integrated Wealth Management, this year's event includes three live music stages, over 1,500 guests, 35 vendors, VIP Lounge with jazz combo, premium wine and beer, deluxe appetizers and private animal encounters, gourmet raffle, Hangover Prevention Center, delicious non-alcoholic beverages, and more!    more info...

Comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, andtalk show host Whoopi Goldberg is setting her sights on Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for one night only, May 5th at 8:00p.m. Known currently for her commentary as one of the hosts of the daytime talk show "The View," Whoopi has made her mark in stage, movie and television productions, as well as in standup comedy. She's performed with some of comedy's biggest stars such as Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Billy Crystal and others, and is considered to be just as big of a celebrity.   more info...

The 9th Tango® storyline is electrifying and you'll feel yourself tingle! The dancing is absolutely flamboyant, exquisite, sensual and exotic! These world acclaimed dancers were discovered by the previous lighting director of Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas. Dance, Romance, passion and forbidden pleasures grace the stage. You'll see the chemistry between the dancers and feel the heat 27 rows back!   more info...

The Beach Boys, one of the world's most legendary and influential bands, have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary Tour.  Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together for the first time in more than two decades.  more info...

The annual Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival brings together film noir fans for film screenings, lectures and more from this classic period of cinematography.

Founded by mystery author and Palm Springs community leader Arthur Lyons, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival features a series of vintage movies that represent some of the era's finest productions - and some of its most obscure.

Expect appearances from some of the biggest names in film noir, including actors and writers, who will join audiences to discuss techniques, answer questions and sign autographs.   more info...