July 5-14 Ruthless! The Musical Ruthless! famously spoofs Broadway musicals from Gypsy to Mame as well as many iconic films including The Bad Seed and All About Eve. Time: Fri & Sat 8pm & Sun 2pm Location: Desert Rose Playhouse, 69620 California 111, Rancho Mirage Cost: $34-37 Info: http://desertroseplayhouse.org
July 9 Scorpion Hunt on Snow Creek Canyon road in Whitewater A new desert comes to life at sundown. Join a nocturnal adventure in search of these mysterious creatures! Learn about scorpions and use an ultraviolet light to find them. Bring water, a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Time: 7:30-9pm Location: 1/8 mile South of Hwy 111 on Snow Creek Canyon Road, Whitewater Cost: Free Info: www.desertmountains.org/calendar/scorpionhunt
July 10 LIT Flicks at UC Riverside - Sense & Sensibility Get ready for a summer of Jane Austen! The popular summer book-to-film series is back. Viewers are encouraged to read the books prior to each free screening. There will be a brief review and talk before the screening, followed by a discussion facilitated by Tod Goldberg, director of the UCR Palm Desert MFA program, cultural critic, and author of more than a dozen books. Time: 6pm Location: 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert Cost: Free, but seating is limited Info: https://palmdesert.ucr.edu/lit-flicks-film-series
July 12-Aug 18 Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage Participating Rancho Mirage restaurants and resorts have created cool summer specials. Get your wristband to participate and enjoy $4 appetizers, desserts and/or drinks. A portion of proceeds benefit Coachella Valley charities and your local chamber of commerce. Time: See website Location: See website Cost: $10 per wristband Info: www.TasteofSummerRanchoMirage.com
July 16 Tequila Pairing Dinner at Azúcar The restaurant has teamed with estate-crafted tequila, Azuñia, to present four tequila cocktails during the dinner – all of which will be paired with carefully prepared dishes by the chefs at Azúcar. Time: 6:30pm Location: 339 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs Cost: $60 Info: www.azucarpalmsprings.com
July 19 Pool Movies at Fritz Burns Pool Bring your family, friends and floaties to the Fritz Burns Pool and watch Aquaman from a chair on the sidelines or in the pool during open swim. Concession stands will be open, however outside food & drink are welcome (except alcohol).
Time: Gates open at 7pm, movie at dusk Location: 78107 Avenue 52, La Quinta Cost: Free Info: www.playinlaquinta.com
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