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Event Schedule / Activities
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
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
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)
7 times from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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)
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 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
Modernism Week Opening Night Party: Disco in the Desert
The most anticipated bash of the year returns with an Opening Night Fever dance party to blow your platforms off! Live band, lavish libations and all-night party bites to fuel your disco inferno!
$350 (3 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Dinner, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
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
“Tiptoe Tee”: The Royal Hawaiian Estates Neighborhood Home Tour
Tour the iconic, Polynesian-inspired homes of this desert-tropical community! Built in 1961 by Wexler-Harrison, the Royal Hawaiian Estates embodies a perfect mix of classic modernism and tiki charm.
$110 (2.5 hrs), 10 homes on this tour
6 times from 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
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
"Palm Springs Modern": A Look Back In Time To 1999
Palm Springs Modern (Rizzoli, 1999) was the first book to explore the extraordinary midcentury modern residential architecture in Palm Springs, and it celebrates its 25th anniversary in print this year.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Sold Out
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Park Imperial North Designed by Barry Berkus in 1961, Modernism at Its Best!
Park Imperial North is a community of 51 modernist condominiums designed by celebrated Architect Barry Berkus and developed by noted Palm Springs developer Jack Meiselman.
$60 (1 hr)
6 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Preservation Mirage Presents: The Fairway Homes of Tamarisk Country Club
Preservation Mirage opens the doors to four elegant fairway homes at Tamarisk Country Club.
$150 (2 hrs)
12 times from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Rancho Mirage
Sandpiper: A Midcentury Oasis Neighborhood Home Tour
Tour the homes and enchanting grounds of Sandpiper, a William Krisel masterwork and one of the most important Desert Modern concentrations in the Coachella Valley.
$100 (1 hr), 6 homes on this tour
4 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Self-guided
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 Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
Unveiling the Legacy: Exploring the Donald Judd Foundation
Robert C. Beyer, Treasurer of the Judd Foundation, opens the doors to Donald Judd's living and working places at 101 Spring Street in New York City and in Marfa, Texas.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Art + Architecture Home Tour: Hollywood Regency Style
An engaging tour of the vintage 1967 James McNaughton Hollywood Regency-style home led by the homeowners, fashion designer Candice Held and artist Tristan Gittens.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Category: Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
ESSENTIAL CITY: A Futuristic Exploration of Desert Cities
Desert cities are the frontline of climate change. Welcome to ESSENTIAL CITY, a hypothetical desert city conceived by SOUND SPACE DESIGN Architects and Desert Developments.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Preserving the Bauhaus Legacy on Cape Cod: Saving Marcel Breuer’s Summer Home–A CALL TO ACTION!
Threatened! Marcel Breuer’s own summerhouse in Wellfleet MA. Peter McMahon, founder of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust on plans to preserve it. A Call To Action to save this irreplaceable house.
$150 Ticket & Signed Book, $18 General Admission
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of "Palm Springs Modern" at the 1968 Palevsky Residence by Craig Ellwood–Where it All Started!
Modernism Week celebrates the 25th anniversary of Palm Springs Modern with a reception and book signing at the 1968 Max Palevsky residence, where the original launch of the book took place.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Reception, *Newly Added*
FILM: "Brown vs. Brown"–The Tension of Midcentury Modernism in New Zealand
A film on the late modernist architect, Peter Mark-Brown, his legacy, Neutra’s influence and New Zealand’s iconic midcentury homes, viewed through the lens of his filmmaker son, with Alan Hess in Q+A.
$15 (1.75 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Film, CAMP Theater
Stunning in Sunmor: An Atomic Ranch + H3K Talk & Tour
Enjoy a talk and tour hosted by Atomic Ranch of a newly redesigned 1958 Palmer & Krisel home in the Sunmor neighborhood.
$70 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: *Newly Added*, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Sandpiper: A Midcentury Oasis Neighborhood Home Tour and Cocktail Party
Tour the iconic homes and enchanting grounds of Sandpiper, a William Krisel masterwork while sipping cocktails and munching on hors d' oeuvres as DJ Modgirl takes you on a musical journey through the sounds of yesteryear.
$130 (3 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Shag House: First Look Cocktail Party
Join Shag and his collaborators for the exclusive first look at The Shag House. This stylish poolside reception will feature mid mod-inspired hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and swank tunes.
$200 (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Royal Hawaiian Estates Presents “A Blue Hawaiian Hop!”
Join the Royal Hawaiian Estates as they present “A Blue Hawaiian Hop” under the pre-dusk sky!
$140 (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Twilight Wine and Nibbles Reception and Tour
This is a rare opportunity to view “The Lautner” at night while you sip on some wine and enjoy light nibbles with owners Tracy Beckmann and Ryan Trowbridge.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Preview Party for Palm Springs Modernism Show
Join us for the best modernist design event of the season! Beat the crowds and enjoy a festive cocktail reception and early-buying opportunity at the Modernism Show.
$125, $150 At the door. (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Exhibition, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Sold Out
The Big Reveal House Party at The Shag House
Step into the sights and sounds of the Shag House during the Big Reveal House Party hosted by world-renowned artist Shag.
$150 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Sat, Feb 17, 2024
Country Club Estates of Palm Springs Modernism Home Tour
This is a self-guided tour of six (6) beautifully decorated, light-filled homes of 30 in the A. Quincy Jones designed multi-residential complex that is Country Club Estates of Palm Springs.
$85 (1 hr) — 6 homes on this tour
8 times from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
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
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
Canyon View Estates: The Finale
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, built in 1967, this private and separate enclave of 14 oversized homes is architect William Krisel’s final phase at Canyon View Estates.
$60 (1 hr), 5 homes on this tour
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Sold Out
Hot Purple Energy Architectural Bike Ride
Join us as we pedal our way through architecturally significant neighborhoods in Palm Springs and highlight midcentury homes!
Free (Ticketed), (1 hr)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Palm Springs, Free, Outdoors, Self-guided, Tour (Bike)
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
John Wayne, Hollywood and the American West
Join Ethan Wayne, Laurie Kratochvil and Amy Shepherd on a photographic journey through the Hollywood of yesteryear, the American West and the enduring spirit of John Wayne and his contemporaries.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Sold Out
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
More Than Desert Modern: William F. Cody’s Visions of Postwar Architecture and Leisure Living
In the Coachella Valley, William F. Cody created new visions of modernism, desert architecture, and postwar living. The authors of Master of the Midcentury illustrate Cody’s indelible imprint.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Racquet Club Estates Midcentury Home Tour
This annual home tour will showcase the midcentury modern beauty of unique Alexander homes built in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
$70 (3.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Cody Court "Historic Cody Homes" Rancho Mirage
Cody Court, a unique cluster of eight condominiums, designed by modernist architect, William F. Cody, built in 1969–1970. These homes are on the 10th fairway of the Tamarisk Country Club.
$115 (1 hr), 7 homes on this tour.
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Rancho Mirage
Endless Summer in Vista Las Palmas
Come join us here at Vista Las Palmas and say to yourself–endless summer–take me there!
$110 (3 hrs)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
The Ocotillo Lodge: Palmer & Krisel’s Vision of the Midcentury Vacation
Join us for our exclusive community tour and enjoy eight interior units, groovy music, classic cars and appearances by one of the "Marilyn’s of Palm Springs" and a Lucille Ball Drag Queen.
$95 (1.5 hrs)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Tour (Interior), Vintage Cars
Villa Alejo: 1960s Poolside Apartment Living at Palm Springs’ Premier Brise Soleil Building
Grab this unique opportunity to experience 1960s poolside apartment living by touring Villa Alejo, Palm Springs’ beautifully preserved brise soleil building, only four blocks from CAMP.
$50 (1 hr), 7 homes on this tour
5 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Lost and Found: Vista Las Palmas Folded Plate Roof
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of an impeccably restored folded plate roof house in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood designed by Palmer & Krisel in 1960.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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 Direction of Sculptural Ceramics in Architecture by Stan Bitters
Stan Bitters, the legendary master of ceramic murals, shares his 65-year-long experience working on ceramic sculpture and his motivation to interject art into architecture. A short film follows.
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Film, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
The Rebirth of Albert Frey’s Historic 1946 Bel Vista Tract in Palm Springs
Todd Hays and William LaVoie tell the restoration story of Frey’s 1946 Bel Vista Tract, including a not-to-miss computer recreation drive-through of Bel Vista as it appeared 78 years ago.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Film, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
From Forgotten to Fabulous: The Rejuvenation of Little Beverly Hills
Tour six creatively revisioned, meticulously maintained homes in this intimate enclave designed by iconic midcentury architects and built by the Alexander Construction Company circa 1958.
$85 (1 hr), 6 homes on this tour
4 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Kings Point: William Krisel Refreshed
Krisel’s once said, “Architecture should be a living, growing thing, not a sterile monument to a bygone era.” Join us in celebrating Krisel's masterpiece community Kings Point!
$110 (1 hr)
7 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Vintage Cars
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 (1.5 hrs)
2 times from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Desert Modernism 101–from Bauhaus to Our House
Enjoy an informative and entertaining look at the principles of design that rocked the world of architecture in post-war America.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Destination: Park Imperial South Home Tour
Park Imperial South, Barry Berkus' designed luxury resort community living concept. Come celebrate this example of perfectly balanced design and function—desert architecture at its finest.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Barry Bergdoll: Modernist Architecture on Exhibition
With the just completed reconstruction of Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House in Palm Springs as his inspiration, Dr. Barry Bergdoll traces the evolution of Modernist architecture on exhibition.
$35 VIP Up Front, $20 General Admission (1 hr)
1 time at 01:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
"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 Presents "New York Cityland and the 1964 New York World's Fair"
Start spreadin' the news...Charles’ latest dream vacation slide show celebrates the marvels of midcentury Manhattan and the futuristic 1964 New York World’s Fair. Not to be missed!
$50 General Admission, $65 Up Front!–First 5 Rows, A–F (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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Barry Berkus’ Vision for Community Resort Living: Poolside Cocktails at Chalet Palms
An enchanting evening of midcentury architectural splendor, sip poolside cocktails at Barry Berkus' iconic gem Chalet Palms, where lush landscapes meet A-frame courtyards and shadow-blocked walls
$95 (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Rancho Mirage
Destination: Park Imperial South
Grab a cocktail and transport yourself to a bygone era at the revolutionary Park Imperial South—Barry Berkus’ futuristic concept for resort-style, community-focused living.
$125 (3 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Twilight Wine and Nibbles Reception and Tour
This is a rare opportunity to view “The Lautner” at night while you sip on some wine and enjoy light nibbles with owners Tracy Beckmann and Ryan Trowbridge.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Midcentury Magic at Wexler '54: A Cocktail Affair
Let’s party like it’s 1954 at this beautifully restored home by Wexler & Harrison in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood of Palm Springs.
$175 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Hors d'oeuvres, DJ
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"In MOD We Trust" PS ModCom Annual Gala Benefit
Please join us at The Church for "In MOD We Trust", PS ModCom's Annual Gala Benefit.
$200 (3 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Shag With A Twist: Premiere
Premiere performance of Shag With A Twist! The art of Shag comes alive in a sexy stage show that will leave you shaken and stirred.
$125 First 5 Rows A–F, $95 General Admission (2 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Fashion Show, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Annenberg Theater
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
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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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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An Introduction to Herbert Bayer and the Bauhaus–Aspen Connection
The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, in Aspen, CO, promotes a fuller understanding of Herbert Bayer and his contributions to art, design, and architecture from the Bauhaus to Aspen.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour–Modernism Week
Self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) — 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-driving Tour
Trails and Treasures: Igniting Excitement about Architecture with FORT: LA’s Urban Adventures
FORT: LA offers an innovative approach to exploring cities. Our maps of architectural treasures, collaborations with artists and academic fellowships are expanding the community of urban adventurers.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Canyon View Estates Home Tour: “Cinematic Modernism”
Tour 7 homes and outdoor landscapes at the most photographed, documented and celebrated Krisel-designed midcentury community in the country. Dress in 60s attire and be the model in your own photo shoot!
$95 (1.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Vintage Cars
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Desert Lanai 4: A Charles Du Bois Desert Community
Come tour Desert Lanai 4, an intimate condominium community designed by famed midcentury architect Charles Du Bois featuring his famous A-frame roofline.
$55 (1 hr)
6 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Interior Design Consultations with ASID Professional Designers
Enjoy a private consultation with a professional ASID (American Society of Interior Design) designer. $40 (30 min)
9 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: CAMP, Design Consultation, Kid-Friendly Activity
Joshua Tree Retreat Center: Lloyd Wright Historical Walking Tour
Discover the historical Institute of our Mentalphysics property, featuring the largest collection of Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, following the principles of organic architecture.
$70 (1 hr)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Category: Exhibition, Guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Modern on the Fairways: Tahquitz Creek Golf Hidden Treasures
At the intersection of midcentury Modern lifestyle, mountain peak views and fairway open space, come visit the secluded Tahquitz Creek Golf Modernism Week Home Tour.
$90 (2 hrs), 8 homes on this tour.
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
Shine & Show Lambretta & Vespa Vintage Scooter Show
Welcome all “scooterists” to the first vintage Vespa and Lambretta scooter show! Soulside Productions of LA is pleased to feature a collection of custom and classic scooters through the decades.
$25 (5 hrs)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: DJ, Kid-Friendly Activity, Outdoors, Vintage Scooters
Sunrise Park Neighborhood Tour: Close to Everything, but Far from Ordinary
Close to everything, but far from ordinary, Sunrise Park is an eclectic collection of architectural styles that evolved over time from Atomic Ranch to late 60s mod.
$90 (1.5 hrs), 8 homes on this tour
6 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Tamarisk Ranchos 1958 by William Krisel: Historic Community Homes Once Owned by Hollywood's Finest
Tour seven (7) homes designed by William Krisel, originally owned by Groucho Marx and other Hollywood legends.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
12 times from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Rancho Mirage
The Four Hundred, The Complete Tour!
For the first time EVER, tour all nine (9) units of The Four Hundred, a Herbert Burns design located in the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood.
$65 (1 hr)
9 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
William F. Cody’s 1960 Racquet Club Cottages West
William F. Cody’s 1960 Racquet Club Cottages West is a desert oasis.
$70 (1 hr)
6 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Vintage Cars, Book Signing
Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House and Its Influence on American Modernism
In celebration of the Palm Springs Art Museum’s permanent installation of the 1931 Aluminaire House, architect Leo Marmol will explore the impact this structure had on American Modernism design.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
California Cool: Explore Palm Springs and Beyond Through the Modern Paintings of Danny Heller
Fill your eyes with swaying palm trees, shimmering swimming pools, atomic architecture, and colorful classic cars as artist Danny Heller takes you on a road trip through his retro-focused paintings.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Celebrating Charles Du Bois: Sipping on that 70s Vibe
Partake in a home tour and poolside cocktail reception.
$40 (30 min), $125 (2 hrs)
9 times from 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Outdoors, Reception, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Inside, Outside, Poolside: Living the Sandcliff Lifestyle
Immerse yourself in the quintessential midcentury lifestyle of this 40-unit condominium community as you tour six (6) specially selected homes with spectacular views and vistas.
$75 (1 hr)
4 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
William Holden Estate Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the William Holden Estate, designed in 1955 by master builder Joe Pawling, in the historic Deepwell Estates neighborhood.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
3 times from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Bombshell Bond Fashions from James Bond Movies
Take a walk through the fashion of the James Bond franchise. Enjoy stunning fashions from each era of the movies walking down the runway: From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger and more.
$80 (3 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: DJ, Exhibition, Fashion Show, Guided, Presentation, Reception
OUCH! Preservation is Difficult: Why Should We Do This? The Case for the Eliot Noyes House
How does one decide whether to take on the chore of preservation? Frederick Noyes, FAIA on his family home, the Eliot Noyes House, in New Canaan, CT.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
The Modernism Week Restoration Series
The inaugural Modernism Week Restoration Series will include an intimate tour and conversation about the Sutter House, architect E. Stewart Williams, 1958.
$60 (40 min)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 04:40 PM
Category: Guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour–Modernism Week
Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs), 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-driving Tour
Trina Turk Fashion Show at the Historic Frank Sinatra Estate
The debut of fashion designer Trina Turk’s Spring and Limited-Edition Collection for 2024 at the legendary Frank Sinatra Residence, E. Stewart Williams, 1947.
$250 Reserved Seating, $200 General Admission (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Fashion Show, Hors d'oeuvres, Outdoors, Presentation, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Atomic Ranch + Shag: Inside the Making of The Shag House
Imagine the Shag universe come to life! Join Atomic Ranch for a groovy experience with a talk and tour shindig at the newly unveiled Shag House.
$80 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
FILM: "Modernism, Inc."–A New Documentary on Eliot Noyes
The new documentary, Modernism, Inc. explores the rise and fall of American Modernism through the lens of one of its most influential practitioners, Eliot Noyes.
$18 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Film, Talk, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Beatles & Beyond: Mod Music and Cocktail Party
Mod 60s cocktail party plus live multimedia concert celebrating the music of the Beatles, with the Gand Band, voted “Coachella Valley's Best Band” plus Claudia Ried and Alan Kraemer at the piano bar.
$95 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Live Music Performance
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
2 times from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Shag With A Twist: Hosted by Shag
Live on stage and hosted by Shag! Shag With A Twist brings to life the art of Shag in a sexy show that will leave you shaken and stirred.
$175 VIP 6:00 PM–9:00PM., $100 General Admission 7:00–9:00 PM
2 times from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Fashion Show, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Reception, Annenberg Theater
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
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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Beyond the Gates Tour of Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club Walking Tour
Christened "The Gem of the Desert," Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club is revered for its distinctive midcentury designed homes, iconic Clubhouse and 18-hole executive golf course. $110 (2 hrs), 7 homes on this tour
7 times from 08:45 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
A Visit To S. Charles Lee's Tamarisk West
The Tamarisk West community presents a tour of homes and surrounding lushly landscaped grounds in the visionary residential community of 22 homes designed by noted architect S. Charles Lee, built in 1964.
$105 (1.5 hrs)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Neighborhood Walking Tour, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Rancho Mirage
Architect Mark W. Daniels, AIA: “Talking to Strangers Only Leads to Good Things”
Architect Mark W. Daniels, AIA presents an entertaining and informative talk delving into the intricate world of design and the creative process to generate truly unique architectural buildings.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Desert Stardust: Contemporary Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and moneymen alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Sunmor Estates Midcentury Home Tour
The residents of Sunmor Estates welcome you to step back in time and discover a neighborhood of all remarkably intact midcentury modern homes from the ‘50s and ‘60s.
$75 (2.5 hrs)
3 times from 09:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Joshua Tree Retreat Center: Lloyd Wright Historical Walking Tour
Discover the historical Institute of our Mentalphysics property, featuring the largest collection of Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, following the principles of organic architecture.
$70 (1 hr)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Category: Exhibition, Guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
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)
Twin Palms: It Started Here!
In 1957, Twin Palms became the desert’s first completed Modernist neighborhood. Designed by William Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Company, you’ll tour 6 unique homes.
$90 (2 hrs)
7 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
A Signature Home Tour: Monday Edition–Meet the Architect
Visit this exclusive one-house Signature Home Tour showcasing the creative work of Architect, Mark W. Daniels, AIA. Transcending the ordinary, this remarkable architectural home boldly embraces simplicity.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature
Meet Modern Pittsburgh: Intersections of Art, Architecture & Design
A dynamic exploration of mid-20th century Pittsburgh, PA through the lens of the built environment, public art and cultural spaces, presented by Brittany Reilly of the Pittsburgh Modern Committee.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater, *Newly Added*
The Howard Hughes Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour + Optional Cocktail Reception
Take the Palm Springs Modern Committee Iconic Home Tour of the Howard Hughes Residence.
Home Tour: $40 (30 min), Reception: $125 (2 hrs)
9 times from 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Category: Reception, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Modernism Week Vintage Car Show
"Bikinis & Bucket Seats" is a tribute to the fun and sun of 1960s California youth culture. More than 50 vintage cars from the 1950s, 60s, 70s will be on display at this free event.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Free (no ticket needed)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Free, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Vintage Cars
Bakelite, Bone & Bamboo: The Mystical Chinese Game of Mahjong
“Click clack” go the tiles. What is this mysterious Chinese game of mahjong? Learn how it’s played, why it's so popular and explore the thrill of collecting exotic vintage sets.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Shag With A Twist: Matinee Performance
Live on stage! Shag With A Twist brings to life the art of Shag in a sexy show that will leave you shaken and stirred.
$100 VIP Up Front!–First 5 Rows A–F, $85 General Admission (2 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Fashion Show, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
2 times from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
FILM: World Premiere of "New England Modernism–Revolutionary Architecture in the 20th Century"
Emmy® award winning documentary filmmaker Jake Gorst premieres his feature-length documentary on Modern Architecture in New England 1930-1975, and its influence on contemporary architectural design.
$20 (2 hrs) $95 (3 hrs)
2 times from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Category: Film, Reception, Talk, Annenberg Theater
1963: A Tribute to the Music of an Unforgettable Year
We invite you to step back in time to 1963 to enjoy some of the unforgettable songs that defined that year, while enjoying a fabulous PS UNDERGROUND dining experience.
$165 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance, *Newly Added*
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
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
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
“If You’re Designing Modern, Use the Past”: William Haines’ Interior Design at Sunnylands
Sunnylands, the renowned desert estate, preserves a vast custom-made furniture collection designed by William Haines. Learn about Haines, Sunnylands’ interior design, and his influential designs.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Material Landscapes: Authenticity, Innovation and Collaboration
Surfacedesign, Inc. presents a selection of their landscape architecture work that celebrate horticultural exuberance, material authenticity and cultural and ecological narratives that emerge from each site.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Landscape, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Palm Desert Signature Home Tour
Take this popular tour of midcentury modern and “new century modern” homes located in the beautiful neighborhoods of South Palm Desert.
$100 (4 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Desert, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-driving Tour, *Newly Added*
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Twin Palms Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
Visit the Iconic Twin Palms Home Tour of a Class One Historic Site Designed by William Krisel AIA.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
James Logan Abernathy Residence Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the stunning James Logan Abernathy Residence, designed by modernist architect William F. Cody in 1962.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Birth of Modernism: Irving Gill in California
Meet the Modern Master–Irving Gill of San Diego. Architect and historian Alan Hess reveals how Gill perfected the architecture of simplicity before the Bauhaus, and set the template for Modernism.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
The Secrets of Designing Great Desert Gardens
What are the secrets of designing great desert gardens? Landscape architect Lisa Gimmy will explore the character of six great gardens and share her experiences designing and building in the desert.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Landscape, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Home Tour of “That Pink Door House”: Villa Sierra
Welcome behind those famous pink doors in the Indian Canyons neighborhood to discover all that the playful Villa Sierra by James McNaughton reveals in its colorful take on midcentury modern Hollywood Regency design.
$40, (30 min)
8 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
From Bauhaus to Your House: The Life and Designs of Anni Albers
Join Annalisa Capurro and Michal Silver for a fascinating insight into the extraordinary life, designs and legacy of Anni Albers.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
St. Theresa School Modernism Projects
View the St. Theresa School student's scale models and paintings of homes and buildings designed by Albert Frey. Programming conducted by PS Modern Committee with special instruction by Brad Dunning. Free, no ticket needed (3 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Self-guided
The Unique and Beautiful Sonoran Desert Gardens of Steve Martino, FASLA
For the past 40 years, the landscape architectural firm of Steve Martino & Associates has been committed to the development and advancement of Landscape Architecture in the Southwest.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Landscape, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
10 Years of Iconic Houses: Connecting the Most Significant House Museums of the 20th Century
Natascha Drabbe gives behind-the-scenes insight into ICONIC HOUSES, the international nonprofit network connecting architecturally significant 20th century houses open to the public as house museums.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
2 times from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Jimmy Van Heusen: Swingin’ in the Desert with Frank & Bing–Film and Panel Discussion
Meet Jimmy Van Heusen, the composer more swingin' than Sinatra! A look at the glamorous life and remarkable music of the four-time Oscar-winning songwriter who spent decades in Palm Springs.
$18 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Film, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
1963: A Tribute to the Music of an Unforgettable Year
We invite you to step back in time to 1963 to enjoy some of the unforgettable songs that defined that year, while enjoying a fabulous PS UNDERGROUND dining experience.
$165 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance, *Newly Added*
“Swinging On A Star”: An Evening of Jimmy Van Heusen's Songs with Marissa Mulder
Don’t miss Marissa Mulder and an evening of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen's songs. She is truly a gifted lyric interpreter and she is propelling The Songbook into the future, says Michael Feinstein.
$50 VIP Up Front, $35 General Admission (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater
Wed, Feb 21, 2024
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
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)
12 times from 08:45 AM to 03:15 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Francisco Artigas at Midcentury: Modern Houses of the Mexican Miracle
Francisco Artigas, renowned architect of the 1950/60s, designed elegant modern homes for the elite of Mexico City and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy of sophistication and timeless style.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater, *Newly Added*
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, 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 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Free, Presentation, Talk
Sold Out
Meet the Architects Who Saved the 1931 Aluminaire House
Michael Schwarting and Frances Campani saved the 1931 Aluminaire House from the scrap heap, cared decades for its existence, and gifted the architectural world with an icon of modernist design.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Modern Garden Tour
The 14th annual Modern Garden Tour.
$80 (3 hrs)—2 tour times, 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
2 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Landscape + Outdoor Living, Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior)
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)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Desert Stardust: Contemporary Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and moneymen alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Robson Chambers House Tour: Major Restoration of an Architecturally Significant 1946 Gem
Tour the 1946 residence of Robson Chambers, an architect whose collaborations with Albert Frey and John Porter Clark created an enduring Desert Modern aesthetic.
$45 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: 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)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior)
DWELL TIME: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair with Rosa Lowinger
A love story to the profession of conservation, understanding loss, and appreciating the ways people emerge stronger and sometimes more beautiful after decades of wear and tear.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Restoring Hope: Restoration of Bob Hope’s Southridge Residence
A behind the scenes look at the designing, building, and restoring of the spectacular Bob Hope Residence on Southridge presented by designer and project manager Tim Gleason.
Free, ticket required (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Free, Presentation, Talk
Sold Out
Home Tour of “That Pink Door House”: Villa Sierra
Welcome behind those famous pink doors in the Indian Canyons neighborhood to discover all that the playful Villa Sierra by James McNaughton reveals in its colorful take on midcentury modern Hollywood Regency design.
$40, (30 min)
8 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Masterpieces of Art: Monet, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Warhol & Herb Alpert
Heather James Fine Art’s Senior Curator, Chip Tom, will guide a tour of Impressionist and Modern art, including the Herb Alpert Sculpture Garden, followed by a seated luncheon and refreshments.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Art Gallery, Guided, Lunch, Palm Desert, *Newly Added*
Once Upon a Time in the Desert: The Canyon Country Club
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board member Steve Treinen presents Canyon Country Club’s social and architectural history through vintage and contemporary imagery.
Free (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Free, Presentation, Talk
Sold Out
Rational Simplicity and Rudolph de Harak: The Life and Work of a Midcentury Modernist Designer
Join Richard Poulin, author of the first major publication on Rudolph de Harak, as he gives an in-depth and definitive account of this influential midcentury modernist designer’s life and work.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs) — clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Sold Out
Marrakesh Country Club: John Elgin Woolf’s Desert Masterpiece
Join us as we celebrate the beauty and magic of Marrakesh Country Club, the desert’s largest and best preserved modern Hollywood Regency community, designed by legendary architect John Elgin Woolf.
$200 (3.5 hrs)
4 times from 03:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Guided, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), *Newly Added*
Wait Until You See: Slim Aarons x Palm Springs
Slim Aarons made his most famous work, Poolside Gossip, at the Kaufmann House. Shawn Waldron, author of “Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection”, will talk about Aaron’s work in Palm Springs and beyond.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
William Charles Tanner: The Man Who Designed Early Palm Springs
Steven J. Scott unravels the mystery of his Old Las Palmas neighborhood home, ultimately identifying it as a significant architectural design by William Charles Tanner.
Free, ticketed. (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Free, Presentation, Talk
Palm Springs Plays Itself: A Vintage Home Movie Cocktail Hour with Deserted Films
Local home movie film archive, Deserted Films, will screen and provide entertaining context for a selection of amateur vintage 16mm, 8mm and Super 8 films shot in and around Palm Springs.
$25 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Film, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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 hr)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Film, Annenberg Theater, *Newly Added*
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
2 times from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
"Memories of Sinatra” presented by Legendary Five-Time Emmy-Award Winning Journalist and Television Host Bill Boggs
Bill Boggs has traveled the world with his multi-media show on Frank Sinatra which celebrates Sinatra's impact on all of us and now for the first time he is bringing it to Palm Springs—rarely seen video clips, great stories and songs.
$35 (1 hr)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Film, Presentation, Talk
“Swingin’ The Disney Songbook” with Matt Johnson and The New Jet Set, Featuring Adryon de León
Matt Johnson and The New Jet Set, featuring Adryon de León, present “Swingin’ The Disney Songbook,” a multimedia enhanced retro-cool jazz interpretation of beloved songs from Disney animated films.
$50, VIP Seating. $35, General Admission (1 hr)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater, *Newly Added*
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
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
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)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Moving From Intention to Reality: A College of the Desert Campus Designed for the Future
See the latest design plans for the highly anticipated new College of the Desert campus in Palm Springs, inspired by the timeless elements of the area’s midcentury modern architecture.
Free, Ticketed (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Kaufmanns of Fallingwater: Modern Movement Tastemakers
As retailers, patrons, and philanthropists, the Kaufmanns played a major role in promoting modern design. Fallingwater’s Director Justin Gunther explores the contributions of this influential family.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Palm Desert Walking Tour: Living Large in Small Spaces
Walk with us through ‘Painters’ Path' discovering works by White, Krisel, Kaptur, Bissner (and more) whose small homes and condominiums were a planned alternative to larger homes nearby.
$55 (2.25 hrs)
2 times from 09:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Guided, Reception, Palm Desert, *Newly Added*
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Benvenuti Nella Bellissima Villa Vadera Home Tour
Villa Vadera home tour of the dynamic team behind the number one Coachella Valley rated entertainers—The Gand Band.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
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)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior)
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 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
Midcentury Modern Style: An Approachable Guide to Inspired Rooms
Interior designer Karen Nepacena shows how to bring the spirit of MCM style to any home. Photographer Christopher Dibble shares inspirational yet relatable images capturing the essence.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Sarasota School of Architecture Redux
Marty Hylton of Architecture Sarasota re-examines the postwar origins of the Sarasota School, and its resurgence as a new generation of designers transform Sarasota and architectural practice.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Morada La Estrella: An Old Las Palmas Estate
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of “Morada La Estrella” designed by William Charles Tanner and built in 1932.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
A Tale of Two Kaufmann Wives and Two Tragic Endings
Author Adele Cygelman delves into the lives of the two women who were eclipsed by their better-known husband and even better known house, Neutra's Desert Kaufmann House, and who both met a tragic end.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
St. Theresa School Modernism Projects
View the St. Theresa School student's scale models and paintings of homes and buildings designed by Albert Frey. Programming conducted by PS Modern Committee with special instruction by Brad Dunning. Free, no ticket needed (3 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Self-guided
Palm Springs Fashion, Then & Now: Trina Turk and Nelda Linsk in Conversation
A very special event featuring Style Icon Nelda Linsk and Fashion Designer Trina Turk discussing 'Palm Springs Fashion' and the influential fashion shows Palm Springs has hosted over the years.
$35 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Mai Tai Domination Cocktail Party + Home Tour
A Fun challenge for the Best Mai Tai in Palm Springs.
$125 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Outdoors, Reception, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Think Pink Cocktail Party
Enjoy a glamorous pink-themed cocktail party at Villa Sierra, “That Pink Door House,” with fabulous entertainment and hospitality, where the only rule will be to “Think Pink!”
$195 (4 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres
Sold Out
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
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
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
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Meeting the Standards: Hon. Sara Bronin on Protecting Modern Sites
A conversation with Sara Bronin, the Presidential and Congressional appointed Chair to the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation about historic preservation policy for modern sites.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Modernism Rules the Waves: The Edgy Elegance of Midcentury Liners and Cruise Ships
Join midcentury design aficionado and maritime historian Peter Knego as he takes you across the seven seas via a rarefied world of floating Midcentury Modern masterpieces.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Villa de Las Palmas, “A Serene Oasis of Form, Function & Elegant Living” Designed by Famed Architect Jo Paul Rognstad
Join us for our maiden Modernism Week tour and discover this little-known midcentury architectural gem between the Palm Springs Uptown Design District and the coveted neighborhood of Old Las Palmas.
$65 (90 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Palm Desert Walking Tour: Living Large in Small Spaces
Walk with us through ‘Painters’ Path' discovering works by White, Krisel, Kaptur, Bissner (and more) whose small homes and condominiums were a planned alternative to larger homes nearby.
$55 (2.25 hrs)
2 times from 09:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Guided, Reception, Palm Desert, *Newly Added*
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Golden Era Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, 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)
2 times from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
A Signature Home Tour: Friday Edition–Meet the Design Team
An exclusive one home Signature Home Tour showcasing the talents of Lance O'Donnell, AIA and the interior design team of Capurro + Davis Design in the hillside neighborhood of Little Tuscany.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature
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)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior)
The Shea Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour of the Shea Residence, designed in 1975 by John Walling, AIA.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Canyon Estates Neighborhood Home Tour
Designed by noted architect Charles Du Bois, AIA in the late 60s, and built in the early 70s, Canyon Estates will open its doors to six (6) of the standout homes in this sprawling community and its private clubhouse.
$90 (2 hrs)
7 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Desert Art Tour
You are invited to tour artists' studios and learn about how their artwork is influenced by midcentury era artists. Educational materials will be on display. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes!
Free, Open 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (5-hour window)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Presentation, Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Talk, Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
Neutra, Wright and Modernism in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, best known for its music legends, was also a hotbed of modern architecture. Experience one of the most unexpected concentrations of modern architecture just 100 miles from Los Angeles.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Paul Rudolph, Charles Moore, and Back Again: A Sarasota Architect’s Journey
Explore the enduring architectural legacies of Paul Rudolph, FAIA, and Charles Moore, FAIA, from architect Jonathan Parks, AIA, sharing intimate knowledge of their work and their influence on his own.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
Steve Chase Designed Home Tour
Experience an interior design-focused tour at a distinguished private home in Rancho Mirage celebrating the 1980s luxury interiors by designer Steve Chase.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Rancho Mirage
Classic TV Residences as Never Before Seen! “Honey, I’m Home!”
With her degree in architecture and passion for set design, Marina Coates takes you on a unique and dazzling tour of famous TV homes. This is a world premiere event!
$18 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Sold Out
A Conversation of Wit, Wisdom, and a Whisper of Gossip with Edith Head
Back by popular demand, don’t miss the chance to see this full theater production with the legendary Edith Head! Last year, this event sold out quickly, so purchase tickets now!
$60 VIP, $45 General Admission (1.5 hrs)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Category: Fashion Show, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater
MOD With a TWIST
After a few years hiatus, the ever-popular Mod With a TWIST is back. We guarantee it will have been worth the wait. Be sure to come see our irreverent, witty presentations and have fun!
$45 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Villa de Las Palmas, “A Serene Oasis of Form, Function & Elegant Living” Multi-Home Tour & Cocktail Party
Please join us for our maiden Modernism Week tour while sipping cocktails and enjoying hors d'oeuvres as DJ Modgirl takes you on a musical journey through the sounds of the sixties and beyond.
$85 (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Beatles & Beyond: Mod Music and Cocktail Party
Mod 60s cocktail party plus live multimedia concert celebrating the music of the Beatles, with the Gand Band, voted “Coachella Valley's Best Band” plus Claudia Ried and Alan Kraemer at the piano bar.
$95 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Live Music Performance
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Poolside Gossip: Cocktails & Conversation with Nelda Linsk & Shawn Waldron
Please join us for cocktails and conversation with Nelda Linsk (Palm Springs icon and the beautiful subject of Slim Aarons’ “Poolside Gossip” photograph) and Shawn Waldron (Curator, Print Sales and Exhibitions for Getty Images).
$125 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Reception, Talk
Retro Martini Party
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will present its annual Retro Martini Party fundraiser at the Leon & Thea Koerner Residence (1955, E. Stewart Williams) in Deepwell Estates.
$250 (3 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres
Sold Out
Friday Night at the Sinatra Estate
Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party at Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.
$200 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided, Dinner
Sold Out
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Sat, Feb 24, 2024
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
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
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
Albert Frey: A SYMPOSIUM
Palm Springs Art Museum in partnership with Palm Springs Architectural Alliance, presents a symposium in celebration of Albert Frey’s work and legacy.
$125 Palm Springs Art Museum Member, $150 Non-Member/General Admission (4 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Lunch, Presentation, Self-driving Tour, Talk, Annenberg Theater
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
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
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)
7 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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), 7 homes on this tour.
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: High Desert, Outdoors, Self-driving Tour, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Wood Expressionism of John Marsh Davis, 1961–1979
Author-architect Hans Baldauf, FAIA, LEED AP, presents John Marsh Davis’ design legacy of wood expressionism, spanning dramatic coastal residences and magisterial timber-framed Napa winery complexes.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Desert Stardust: Contemporary Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and moneymen alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Indian Canyons Resort Modernism Home Tour
Tour the magnificent custom homes of Indian Canyons Resort designed by famous midcentury architects set among the lush fairways of the championship William Bell-designed golf course.
$125 (3.15 hrs)
1 time at 09:45 AM
Category: Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
2024 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner Wanderlust spirit.
$30, Free (ages 12 and under)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Vintage Trailers, Kid-Friendly Activity
Calypso Palms: The Rat Pack Returns
Come fly with us back to the early 1960s when Calypso Palms was built and served as executive suites for Hotel Trinidad, hosting Hollywood stars and other VIPs including Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.
$65 (1 hr), 8 homes on this tour
3 times from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
El Rancho Vista Estates Modernism Home Tour
This Wexler and Harrison designed community with bright colors, modernist roof lines and decorative concrete block walls will transport you to sunny California of yesteryear.
$85 (1 hr), 8 Homes on this tour
4 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Historic Tennis Club Modernism Week Tour of Homes
The Modernism Week Historic Tennis Club Tour of Homes consists of seven homes demonstrating Midcentury and Modern Architecture, and Midcentury interior design.
$110 (1.5 hours), 7 homes on this tour
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Mesquite Canyon Estates: A Late Midcentury Enclave
Mesquite Canyon Estates is a Palm Springs gem comprised of 40 homes on 17 landscaped acres, representing late midcentury modern architecture based on Palmer-Krisel designs.
$60 (1.5 hrs)
4 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Desert Art Tour
You are invited to tour artists' studios and learn about how their artwork is influenced by midcentury era artists. Educational materials will be on display. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes!
Free, Open 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (5-hour window)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: *Newly Added*, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Presentation, Self-driving Tour, Self-guided, Talk, Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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
Wasteland to Wonderland: Palm Desert Corporation and the Making of a Modern Desert City
Although mostly forgotten, Palm Desert is a desert city with deep roots in modern architecture. Historian Luke Leuschner presents an overview of the creation of the city with new and unseen material.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Paradise Lost: Googie & Modernism in The Catskills
The resorts of the Catskill Mountains or ‘Borscht Belt' offered a glamorous summer haven during the 20th century. Explore this hidden midcentury modern wonderland with photographer Isaac Jeffreys.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Pacific Northwest Modern: Blending East and West
When modern architecture reached the Pacific Northwest, it merged with existing traditions of Native American and Japanese building. Dale Kutzera explores this unique variant of Midcentury Modern.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
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.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs, illuminated to showcase their stunning design features.
$90 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 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 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-guided, Dinner
Sold Out
Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of music and ambience that pays tribute to Route 66 and its incredible influence on America 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, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Elegant Jazz Dinner at Smoke Tree Ranch & VIP ALL ACCESS Pass to PSJazzFest
ALL ACCESS VIP JAZZ EXPERIENCE tickets include Up Front reserved seats to all PSJazzFest performances and an Elegant Jazz Dinner at the private enclave of Smoke Tree Ranch, exclusively for VIP pass holders.
$1,000
1 time at 08:00 PM
Category: Dinner, Live Music Performance, PSJazzFest, Cocktails, Annenberg Theater, PSJazzFest All Access
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Live at the Annenberg: PSJazzFest Opening Night!
PSJazzFest at Modernism Week is off to an extraordinary start as two legendary performers, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, take the stage to deliver a truly memorable opening night performance.
$350, $75, $60 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 PM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater, PSJazzFest
Sun, Feb 25, 2024
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, Kid-Friendly Activity, 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)
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
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
Double Feature! Both Albert Frey Documentaries–Part I and Part II
SAVE $10.00, experience both Albert Frey documentaries with one specially priced ticket.
$20 (3 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Film, CAMP Theater
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 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Film, CAMP Theater
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the newly renovated Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Shag House
The artist Shag has reimagined this midcentury modern home, creating a fully immersive tour experience that will make visitors feel as though they have climbed into a life-size Shag painting.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Wexler '54
Welcome to a not-to-be-missed tour of the recently renovated and historically designated Wexler ’54. Nestled in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, this Wexler-Harrison home is sure to delight modernists.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour–Modernism Week
Self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) — 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-driving Tour
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 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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 architect E. Stewart Williams.
$45 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
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 09:30 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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Private Tour Bus Excursion to Sam Maloof Historic Home, Gallery, and Gardens in Alta Loma
An excursion to Alta Loma to tour the historic hand-made house, gardens and studio of famed midcentury designer-craftsman Sam Maloof and the new Jack Rogers Hopkins exhibition, including lunch.
$145 (7 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Exhibition, Film, Guided, Lunch, Presentation, Talk, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
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 09:30 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 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
2024 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner Wanderlust spirit.
$30, Free (ages 12 and under)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Vintage Trailers, Kid-Friendly Activity
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 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 10:30 AM
Category: Film, CAMP Theater
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making clinic at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (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 Cookers: Legendary All-Star Jazz Band Live at the Annenberg for PSJazzFest!
With each member of this legendary jazz group having four decades of experience in the jazz world, The Cookers are the greatest jazz super-band working. A performance that will blow the roof off!
$75, $40, $25 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater, PSJazzFest
Jazz Cellist Kye Marshall Returns to Modernism Week
Join acclaimed Canadian cellist Kye Marshall in her return after 5 years of sold out Modernism Week performances.
$125 (3 hrs)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Reception
Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour–Modernism Week
Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs), 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-driving Tour
Veronica Swift Live at the Annenberg for PSJazzFest!
Swift's performances surpass the boundaries of genre classification, enchanting sold-out audiences with her seamless transitions from Ella to Judy, and from Grace Slick to the Dresden Dolls.
$125, $65, $40 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater, PSJazzFest
Taj Mahal Quartet and Sona Jobarteh Live at the Annenberg for PSJazzFest!
Blues legend Taj Mahal brings his glorious voice and virtuosic multi-instrumentalism to this uniquely powerful evening of new world music with Sona Jobarteh, Gambia’s griot kora sensation.
$295, $75, $60 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: Live Music Performance, Annenberg Theater, PSJazzFest
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