JULY

1-31 Kool Kids’ Educational Series. Numerous fun and educational activities for kids take place every weekday at the Palm Springs Air Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262 www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

1, 15 Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association. On the first and third Tuesday of the month, we have dinner at Red Robin in Rancho Mirage at 6 p.m. Bring your street rod! 72797 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage. www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com.

2, 9, 16. 23, 30 Cabaret Zosa. Enjoy the drag stylings as Bella da Ball takes to the stage. 8 p.m. Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 325-9676

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 After Work Jam. Featuring Fitz, The Smooth Brothers, John Carey and Theo Coakley, as they ease you into the weekend. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 325-9676

4 All-American Fourth of July. Palm Springs Power game vs. Air Force at 6:05 p.m. (tickets needed). Fireworks show 9 p.m. Gates open to the general public at 8 p.m. for free. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. 323-8272 or 864-6278,
www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.

4 Fourth of July Festival. Enjoy an old- fashioned, patriotic Fourth of July cele bration, with food, fun, and fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia St., Indio.
391-4175, www.indio.org.

4 Palm Desert Fourth of July. Program begins around 6:30 p.m. with a concert in the park, followed by fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Park, 73510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 346-0611.

6, 13, 20, 27 Concerts On The Lawn. Music every Sunday in Old Town La Quinta. Bring your blanket and cooler and enjoy live entertainment 4-6 p.m. 78100 Main St., La Quinta. 777-1770, www.oldtownlaquinta.com.

9, 16, 23 Kids Explore Summer Program. Hands-on arts and crafts from California Indian games to Native American stencil painting for children ages 5-12. First-come, first-served basis. 10 a.m.-noon. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 778-1079, www.accmuseum.org.

12 Foghat and Leon Russell. Two bands in one night of rock ’n‘ roll, including Foghat, who has sung “Slow Ride” with Leon Russell, whose hits include “Hungry For Love.” 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella. 775-5566; 866-878-6729.

12 Un Secret. Flashbacks reveal how a 15-year-old boy unearths a shocking family secret. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. 772-2999, www.desertfilmsociety.com.

18-Aug. 16 Grease. A rock-and-roll musical directed by Gary Daigneault and Ed Will. 2:30 p.m. July 18-19, 25-26, Aug. 1-2, 8-10, 7 p.m. Aug. 15-16. Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Rd., Twentynine Palms. 361-4151,

19 Hippiefest. The artists confirmed to perform at Hippiefest include bassist Jack Bruce from the legendary band Cream, Flo and Eddie from The Turtles, Joey Molland from Badfinger, and singer/songwriters Jonathan Bear and Melanie. 8 p.m. Fantasy Spring Resort Casino. 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio. 342-5000

25-31 Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2008. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cinema from around the world, bringing together film artists, film lovers, and industry professionals in a week-long celebration of motion pictures that reflect, inform, enrich, and often transform lives. Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. 323- 461-3050

AUGUST

1 Ringo Starr and His All-Starrs Band. Ringo has assembled a stellar group of musical friends, including Colin Hay (Men at Work), Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter, and newcomers Gary Wright and drummer Gregg Bissonette. 8 p.m., Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio. 342-5000

1-29 Kool Kids’ Educational Series. Numerous fun and educational activities for kids take place every weekday at the Palm Springs Air Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262,
www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org.

2 Buddy Guy & George Thorogood. Blues musicians performing together. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl. (I-10 at Dillon Rd.), Coachella. 775-5566; 866-878-6729

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Concerts On The Lawn. Every Sunday in Old Town La Quinta. Bring your blanket and cooler and enjoy live entertainment 4-6 p.m. 78100 Main St., La Quinta.
777-1770, www.oldtownlaquinta.com.

5, 19 Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association. First and third Tuesday of the month, dinner at Red Robin in Rancho Mirage. 6 p.m. Bring your street rod. 72797 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage. www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com.

7 Alliance Fight Club. Mixed martial arts cage fights. 7 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl. (I-10 at Dillon Rd.), Coachella. 800-585-3737

16 Elvis Tribute Day. Gathering at the entertainer’s Palm Springs residence for a gospel concert from 4-7 p.m. on the 31st anniversary of his death. Tours 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Elvis Presley Estate, 1350 Ladera Circle, Palm Springs. 322-1192.

16 Elvis The Musical. Celebrate the legend of Elvis on the anniversary of his death. A musical journey of Presley’s life and music starring Paul Casey. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella. 775-5566, 866-878-6729.

16 Jethro Tull. The Grammy Award-winning English progressive rock band marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead flute work of front man Ian Anderson. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio. 342-5000, 800-827-2946

21 Palm Springs ShortFest. The 14th annual festival of short films showcases more than 350 short films from more than 40 countries. 9 a.m. Camelot Theatres, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. 322-2930, or on the web at www.psfilmfest.org.

23-24 15th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. Two days of the best jazz musicians in the country in beautiful Idyllwild. 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. both days. Idyllwild Arts Campus, 52500 Temecula Dr., Idyllwild. Visit the website at www.idyllwildjazz.com.

30 The Neville Brothers. New Orleans first family of funk bring their jazzed-up funk. Charles, Aaron, Art & Cyril in a blues-soaked concert not to be missed. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella. 775-5566, 866-878-6729

Popular Annual Events

SEPTEMBER 2008: Dates TBA: Thunder and Lightning Powwow; LalaPOOLooza.

OCTOBER 2008: American Heat/Palm Springs Motorcycle and Hot Rod Weekend, Oct. 6-8; Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, Oct. 26. Dates TBA: Samsung World Championship (LPGA Golf); Dinner in the Canyons; Tram Road Challenge; The Living Desert’s Howl-O-Ween.

NOVEMBER 2008: Dates TBA: Jacqueline Cochran Air Show; Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival; The Art of Food & Wine; Rancho Mirage Art Affaire; Palm Springs Home Expo; Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Indio Powwow; The LG Skins Game; WildLights at The Living Desert.

DECEMBER 2008: Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, Dec. 6; Tamale Festival, Dec. 6-7. Dates TBA: Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians Powwow.

JANUARY 2009: Dates TBA: Palm Springs International Film Festival; Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; Southwest Arts Festival.

FEBRUARY 2009: Dates TBA: Tour de Palm Springs; Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival; Modernism Week; Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Invitational.