Event Tours & Activities
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
Boomtown: Revel in the Revivals
Follow the footsteps of desert dreamers from 1925 to the present era. This uptown design district is one of the most historic and colorful in the city.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$150 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde modernist jewel by renowned E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In old Las Palmas, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise: Show Biz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Inns, Architecture and Glamour
See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury neighborhood Vista Las Palmas, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's Glamour Heyday with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant modernist homes.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: Krisel with the Alexanders Ushered in a New Design Era
View stunning modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
21 times from 08:45 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 (40 min)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$120 (2.5 hrs)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Kid-Friendly Activity
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra’s “Twin Palms” Estate Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of Frank Sinatra's storied "Twin Palms" estate, designed by modernist architect E. Stewart Williams in 1947.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$50 (75 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:15 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Clinic at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$75 (2 hrs) — Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Legendary Palm Springs Commercial Architecture Bus Tour
This tour will take you to Palm Springs’ most iconic business buildings including major banks, hotels and civic buildings.
$90 (1.5hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury modern residential architectural styles.
$90
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), *Newly Added*
Sold Out
The Fabulous Lynda Kay Live @ Jazzville!
Tickets for this show must be purchased separate from other Modernism Week – October activities.
$15 – $75 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Live Music Performance
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
Sold Out
Boomtown: Revel in the Revivals
Follow the footsteps of desert dreamers from 1925 to the present era. This uptown design district is one of the most historic and colorful in the city.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$150 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde modernist jewel by renowned E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In old Las Palmas, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise: Show Biz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury neighborhood Vista Las Palmas, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's Glamour Heyday with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant modernist homes.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: Krisel with the Alexanders Ushered in a New Design Era
View stunning modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
21 times from 08:45 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 (40 min)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Lost, Saved & Endangered: Modernist Architecture in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board president Gary Johns will present his popular slide lecture, Lost, Saved & Endangered: Modernist Architecture in Palm Springs.
Free, ticket required (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Free, Presentation, Talk
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$50 (75 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:15 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Clinic at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$75 (2 hrs) — Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
The Design of Herbert W. Burns
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board vice president Steven Keylon will present an entertaining overview of architectural designer Herbert W. Burns’ life and career.
Free, ticket required (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Free, Presentation, Talk
Sold Out
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$120 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Kid-Friendly Activity
Sold Out
Legendary Palm Springs Commercial Architecture Bus Tour
This tour will take you to Palm Springs’ most iconic business buildings including major banks, hotels and civic buildings.
$90 (1.5hrs)
1 time at 12:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury modern residential architectural styles.
$90
2 times from 12:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), *Newly Added*
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$75 (70 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Twilight Architectural Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with a 1-hour evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$60 (70 min)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Preview Party for Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show
Beat the crowds and enjoy a festive wine reception and early-buying opportunity at the Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show.
$95 (2 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Exhibition, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Cocktail Party
The Jazz Cartel Live!
Tickets for this show must be purchased separate from other Modernism Week – October activities.
$15 – $75 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Live Music Performance
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
Sold Out
Boomtown: Revel in the Revivals
Follow the footsteps of desert dreamers from 1925 to the present era. This uptown design district is one of the most historic and colorful in the city.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$150 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde modernist jewel by renowned E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In old Las Palmas, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise: Show Biz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury neighborhood Vista Las Palmas, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's Glamour Heyday with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant modernist homes.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: Krisel with the Alexanders Ushered in a New Design Era
View stunning modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
21 times from 08:45 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Curated Vintage Event
Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories. If fashion is your passion, this event is not to be missed.
$25 First Dibs (9AM to 10AM), $15 General Admission (10AM to 4PM)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail, Self-guided
Double Feature! Both Albert Frey Films – Part 1 and Part II
Experience both Albert Frey films with one specially priced ticket.
$25 (3 hours)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Film, Annenberg Theatre
FILM: Albert Frey: The Architectural Envoy – Part I
Swiss-born architect Albert Frey introduced Corbusian-influenced modernism to the United States and developed an extraordinary design style, blending industrial techniques and a love of nature.
$15 (1 hour)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Film, Annenberg Theatre
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 (40 min)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Hot Purple Energy Architectural Bike Ride
Join us as we pedal our way through architecturally significant neighborhoods in South Palm Springs and highlight midcentury homes!
Free (Ticketed), (1 hr)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Free, Outdoors, Self-guided, Tour (Bike)
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$120 (2.5 hrs)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Kid-Friendly Activity
Sold Out
Sustainable Homes Tour
Tour some of the High Desert's most sustainable homes. Learn about homes that not only generate their own power, but are doing it in style.
$75 (6 hrs) — there are 7 homes on this tour.
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: @High Desert, Outdoors, Self-driving Tour, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Albert Frey's Palm Springs Mini-Coach Tour
Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the homes and buildings of Palm Springs' preeminent modernist architect Albert Frey.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
A+D Book Sale by the Friends of the Palm Springs Library
Architecture and Design Book Sale, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Palm Springs Library. Alan Hess appearance! Add to your collection, discover new sources, various styles and authors represented.
Free, no ticket required (6 hrs)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Book Sale
Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show
The 9th annual Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show features 45 premier national exhibitors offering items represented from all design movements of the 20th century and introduces 21st century designs.
$25, Saturday and Sunday
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Exhibition, Retail
The Oasis Is Real: Home Tour
The ONE-PS self-guided tour welcomes guests inside of five wonderfully different homes built between 1939-1970 in neighborhoods around the city spotlighting the brilliant spectrum of
ways to create an oasis in the desert.
$60 (3 hrs)
4 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Sold Out
FILM: Albert Frey: The Architectural Interpreter Part II
In 1939, Swiss-born architect Albert Frey embarked on a decades-long journey of discovery. His world travels and love of nature would lead him to a new style of modernism in Palm Springs, California.
$15 (1 hour)
1 time at 10:30 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Film, Annenberg Theatre
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Clinic at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$75 (2 hrs) — Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Sold Out
Sophisticated Sun Seeker: The Gillman Residence Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Herbert Burns-designed Gillman Residence (1948), sublime residential architecture with a fascinating preservation story.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Atomic Ranch Tours: A Twin Palms Homeowners Journey
From the pink front door to the pink kitchen countertops, see how one couple bridged original features with modern updates in a way that perfectly honors the mid-mod aesthetic.
$65 (2 hrs)
2 times from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Presentation, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Legendary Palm Springs Commercial Architecture Bus Tour
This tour will take you to Palm Springs’ most iconic business buildings including major banks, hotels and civic buildings.
$90 (1.5hrs)
1 time at 12:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House and Its Influence on American Modernism
In celebration of the groundbreaking for the 1931 Aluminaire House, Leo Marmol will explore the impact this structure had on American Modernism design. A reception follows in the sculpture garden.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theatre
"The Alexanders" Book Signing with Author James Harlan
James Harlan, author of The Alexanders, will give a talk about the famous Palm Springs developers and will sign copies of his book.
Free, ticket required (1 hr)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Book Signing, Free, Presentation
Charles Phoenix: Big Retro Trailer Slide Show Live On Stage!
A spirited live performance celebrating classic and kitschy midcentury mobile homes and vintage travel trailers.
$65 VIP – $50 General Admission (90 min)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Presentation, Annenberg Theatre, Talk, Vintage Trailers
The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury modern residential architectural styles.
$90
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), *Newly Added*
Sold Out
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$75 (70 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Shag’s October Modernism Print Release Party
Join artist Shag and guest Nancy Sinatra for a book signing and print release party at The Shag Store, featuring complimentary cocktails, live music and other fun surprises.
Free, no ticket required. (4:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Print Signing, Free, Book Signing
FILM - Back to the House of Tomorrow
Back by popular demand! Discover the story of a house important for its role in Palm Springs and Hollywood history, and for its personal themes of family and community, tragedy and renewal.
$15 (1 hour)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Film, Annenberg Theatre
Twilight Architectural Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with a 1-hour evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$60 (70 min)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Saturday Night at the Sinatra Estate
Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.
$200 (2 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, @Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided
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WOODSTOCK
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to WOODSTOCK as you enjoy a four-course dinner that includes free flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Dinner, Live Music Performance
Lizzy & The Triggermen at the Annenberg Theater!
Dubbed "10-piece jazz sensations" (LA Weekly) and "one of the hottest swing bands in LA" (Good Day LA) Lizzy & The Triggermen has been making waves since they burst onto the So Cal scene. Not to miss!
$45 – $60 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theatre
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Modernism Yard Sale
Brought to you by Chris Bale Homes, and hosted by H3K Home+Design, this annual sale has become one of Modernism Week’s most popular FREE events!
Free, no ticket required (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Free, Retail
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
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Boomtown: Revel in the Revivals
Follow the footsteps of desert dreamers from 1925 to the present era. This uptown design district is one of the most historic and colorful in the city.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$150 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde modernist jewel by renowned E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In old Las Palmas, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise: Show Biz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury neighborhood Vista Las Palmas, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's Glamour Heyday with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant modernist homes.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: Krisel with the Alexanders Ushered in a New Design Era
View stunning modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
21 times from 08:45 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 (40 min)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$120 (2.5 hrs)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Kid-Friendly Activity
Albert Frey's Palm Springs Mini-Coach Tour
Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the homes and buildings of Palm Springs' preeminent modernist architect Albert Frey.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show
The 9th annual Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show features 45 premier national exhibitors offering items represented from all design movements of the 20th century and introduces 21st century designs.
$25, Saturday and Sunday
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Exhibition, Retail
Desert Glamour: The Crockett Residence Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Crockett Residence (1951), one of Herbert W. Burns’ most successful residential designs.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Forever Elvis!
PS UNDERGROUND is offering an unforgettable brunch and celebration of the legendary King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. A delicious 4-course themed brunch will be presented while honoring the life of this iconic 1950s rock star.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: @Palm Springs, Live Music Performance, Brunch
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Clinic at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$75 (2 hrs) — Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: @Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Atomic Ranch at the Kirk Douglas Estate: A Talk & Tour
Atomic Ranch magazine hosts a poolside interview with the owners of The Kirk Douglas Estate, constructed in 1954 by master builder Bob Higgins and designed by none other than Wexler & Harrison.
$85 (1.5 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Celebrate the Restoration of the Iconic Plaza Theatre
Take an exclusive tour of the iconic 1936 Plaza Theatre as it begins its restoration, followed by a reception at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library patio. Includes a brief presentation.
$100 (90 min) – Tours start at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM
2 times from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Tour (Interior), Reception
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In-Person event tickets are refundable on a case-by-case basis up to 72-hours before the event start time. Refunds are issued for the ticket value only, not including service fees, and are credited to a Modernism Week electronic gift card. No funds will be returned to your credit card. Electronic gift card credits never expire and can be used for future Modernism Week events and online programs.
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When & Where
Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 22, 2023
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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