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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend
See ancient cave paintings and learn about green energy this weekend.
Travel from the wind turbines of the Coachella Valley to the painted Chauvet caves of Southern France this weekend. You can also try a new dish, help “stamp out” hunger and learn all about the public art in Civic Center Park.
Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.
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When/Where: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday at Le Basil
Why Go: This dish features beef seasoned with lemongrass and wrapped tightly in grape leaves. Then, you wrap it all in rice paper stuffed with crunchy veggies and dip it in their signature dipping sauce. Yum.
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Pricing: $9.95 plus tax
When/Where: This Thursday and Friday at the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs
Why Go: This year's summit features actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. as its keynote speaker. Local political leaders and green exhibitors will also be present. The summit includes a bus tour of our valley's alternative energy resources.
Pricing: Contact 760-327-9708 extension 24 for details
When/Where: The film opens Friday at
Why Go: Filmmaker Werner Herzog takes viewers inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France to get a closer look at the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind.
Pricing: $7-$11, 3D up charge may apply
When/Where: This Saturday in every city nationwide
Why Go: This food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, has collected over three-quarters of a billion pounds of food since inception in 1993. To participate, simply place non-perishable food products like canned meats and fish, bottled juice, rice and pasta etc. in bags and leave them at your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to local food banks or pantries.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 10 a.m. this Saturday at
Why Go: Enjoy a free guided walking tour of Palm Desert’s public art collection. Meet the guide in front of the Messenger of the Puul sculpture at the South entrance to the park off Fred Waring Drive and in front of the flagpoles. No reservations are required.
Pricing: Free
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