Do you have plans this weekend in the Coachella Valley? You should. There is a ton of stuff going on.

Greek Fest

The annual fest is back in Palm Desert with gyros, dancing, Ouzo and more. Opa!!

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Mary J Blige

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The nine-time Grammy winner takes the stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday night.

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Cheap Trick / WAR / Robosaurus / Cinnamon Buns

The Date Festival’s closing weekend has Cheap Trick and WAR performing and a visit from freakin’ Robosaurus!!!  Plus the fair food….mmmm…the fair food.

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Desert X

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Strange things are popping up all over the desert.

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Modernism Week

Hop on a double-decker bus and have a look at all things modern.

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Cheetah Run

The Living Desert is releasing cheetahs to chase you through the park!!! I keed. I keed. It’s a 5k through the zoo Saturday morning.

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Running from the Law

A 5k in memory of the fallen Palm Springs officers Lesley Zerebny and Officer Gil Vega.

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Condoleeza Rice

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The former Secretary of State is speaking in Indian Wells to a sold out crowd of people who could afford the minimum ticket price of $400. You probably didn’t buy a ticket.

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Stand-up Comedy

Ben Gleib, host of GSN’s Idiotest, headlines a trio of comics at the Improv at Fantasy Springs.  Grab your discount tickets here.

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Whatever your plans may be, have a great weekend!

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