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Hey there, Palm Springs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 2026 Palm Springs shows should you lock in tickets for now?
  • How secret is Palm Springs’ nearly invisible Andreas Canyon rock cabin club?
  • Want winter tram tickets when the calendar says “sold out”?

Also on today's calendar: NYE - Midnight on Olympus! Not your average toga party! .

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Nice with sun, some clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and cool with showers, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 shows to see in the Coachella Valley in 2026, from Cardi B to Styx (usatoday.com) — Big-name acts are already booked across the Coachella Valley for 2026, including the Palm Springs International Jazz Festival at the Annenberg and Plaza theatres downtown. You’ll also find Cardi B, MANÁ, Brad Paisley, Culture Club, Pink Martini, Bert Kreischer, Chicago and Styx at nearby arenas and casinos, with dates, locations and ticket prices laid out so you can start planning now.
   

• This secret California community with 17 rock cabins is so exclusive, no amount of money can get you in (nypost.com) — Hidden just above Andreas Canyon, an ultra-private club of 17 off-grid rock cabins has quietly existed in Palm Springs since the 1920s, with membership passed down rather than bought. Local historian Jim Cook explains how the Andreas Canyon Club protects the natural landscape, keeps access tightly controlled, and has even turned away big names like Walt Disney to preserve its secrecy.
   

• How to Secure Your Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets During the Busy Winter Season (mightytravels.com) — Planning a winter ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? This guide breaks down when new tickets quietly drop, why midweek mornings are your best bet, and how the standby line often pays off even on “sold out” days. It also explains the dramatic temperature drop and high-altitude conditions you’ll face at the snowy summit so you can pack and plan smart.
   

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    I have been feeding it for a little over a week, about half way down my street, he comes out of bushes to eat, he’s super friendly but I don’t think… (Nextdoor Tahquitz River Estates)
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