STREET at Westfield Palm Desert and More Fun Events Kick Off the Season Nov. 4-6
By Chris Clemens
Palm Desert announces the line-up of events and programs slated for the fourth season of the popular PD First Weekend – held the first weekend of each month from November through May. First Weekends include a Featured Event, classic cars, an Art Walk, live entertainment, food, festivals and so much more.
The first featured event, STREET, is back and better than ever! This year’s FREE celebration of street art, music, food, & fashion will unfold Friday, November 4, 5:00pm – 10:00pm at The Deck, the third level of the Macy’s parking garage under the stars. It is sponsored by The City of Palm Desert and curated by The Coachella Valley Art Scene.
In addition to the Featured Event, every First Weekend includes the following activities. All details can be found at www.PDFirstWeekend.com:
- El Paseo Cruise Night, Friday from 3:15 to 6 p.m.
The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for classic cars begin arriving around 3:15 p.m. at the upper level of the parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Get a close-up look at these beauties and talk to the owners before 4:30 when they take over El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola until 6 p.m. Grab a spot (preferably at a patio table at one of El Paseo’s diverse restaurants) and watch the polished chrome show.
- El Paseo Art Walk, Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
The renowned El Paseo Artwalk is a self-guided tour strolling the numerous art galleries on the famed drive. Art galleries will feature exhibit openings, artist receptions, and more.
New to First Weekend is Coda Gallery. The unique and relocated art gallery will host a different event each First Friday as part of the El Paseo Art Walk.
- Galen First Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy a special Day of the Dead celebration! Enjoy art activities, watch Ballet Folklorico Sabor a Mi Tierra perform at 5:30 p.m., listen to an exciting lecture, experience the lively music of Machin’ at 7:30 p.m., and visit altar installations throughout the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. The museum participates in the CV Days of Los Muertos to expand cultural awareness and community collaboration with the following partners: Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, Sunnylands Center & Gardens, Coachella Valley History Museum, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, Run with Los Muertos, and Raices Cultura. Enjoy free admission to the museum for exhibitions and film screenings, while enjoying live music by different musicians each month in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden.
- Free Guided Public Art Tour
Free guided walking tours of the public art collection in Palm Desert includes tours at El Paseo Exhibition, Civic Center Park, or the Palm Desert Library. More information about the City’s public art program and tour can be viewed at www.palmdesertart.org. Palm Desert Public Library, Fred Waring St.
- The Hood Bar & Pizza Paint Nite
Join professional artists for a step-by-step fulfilled afternoon adventure and unleash your inner Picasso! Offered on Sundays, from 2 to 4 pm. All materials are provided and the subject matter changes each week. 74360 Hwy 111, Palm Desert.
- College of the Desert Street Fair
For over 30 years. This premiere open-air shopping experience has been a popular destination for visitors and residents alike! Offering over 300 booths featuring artists, farmer’s market, boutiques, unique items, live entertainment, gourmet food and more. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 7 am to 2 pm with free parking. 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert.
There are so many reasons to make plans to head to Palm Desert on the First Weekend of each month. Key partners for First Weekend include El Paseo Shopping District, Westfield Palm Desert, The Living Desert, The Art Place, and Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert/The Galen and Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden.
First Weekend attracts visitors throughout Southern California while also engaging local residents. Visitors from out of the area will find everything from luxurious resorts to budget-friendly hotels, including the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Hampton Inn & Suites, Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, The Inn at Deep Canyon, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Mojave Inn, Casa Larrea Inn, Club Intrawest, Embassy Suites, Best Western, and Holiday Inn Express.
For more information about First Weekend and getting involved, visit www.pdfirstweekend.com or call (760) 568-1441.
