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The Who's Tommy After witnessing his father commit murder, Tommy is traumatized into a catatonic state. As an adolescent, he discovers a supernatural knack for pinball. Breaking through his catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar. Be a Part of the Awakening. See website for performance times. More info... Date: September 26th - October 12th Time: See website  Cost: $15 The Beach Boys The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to a worldwide audience.  Since lead-singer and front man Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, Surfin’, the band has had a string of chart-topping songs that include eternal anthems of American youth. More info... Date: October 3rd Time: See website  Cost: $15 The American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You’ll find stunt shows, kickin’ live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Palm Springs is a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with plenty of activities. Open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local charities. More info... Date: October 10th-12th Time: See website  Cost: Free Modernism Week Fall Preview Modernism Week will present a Fall Preview over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Events include architectural walking and bike tours, festive cocktail parties, the not-to-be-missed Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, a Modernism Yard Sale with unique items, and more! More info... Date: October 10th-13th Time: All Day Cost: See Website  Paint El Paseo Pink Paint El Paseo Pink is a charitable walk along El Paseo, Palm Desert, celebrating the lives of those who have had or are battling breast cancer. Proceeds support local residents who are under insured or uninsured and require breast cancer screening, diagnostic testing or treatment through the Suzanne Jackson Breast Cancer Fund. Walkers receive a special Paint El Paseo Pink T-shirt. More info... Date: October 11th Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Register online  The Experience Hendrix Tour Featuring Jimi Hendrix’s own legendary bassist Billy Cox, along with a cavalcade of superstars, The Experience Hendrix Tour, which celebrates the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. More info... Date: October 11th Time: 8PM Cost: See Website  Desert Aids Walk 2014 The Desert AIDS Walk (D.A.P.) is a grassroots community event supporting HIV and AIDS services, prevention and advocacy at Desert AIDS Project.At this year's Walk, with each step we take and each dollar we raise, we can test more people, bring more people who are HIV positive into care, and move one step closer to ending the epidemic in our Valley. More info... Date: October 18th Time: 7:30 AM - 12PM Cost: See Website Art Under the Umbrellas Presenting a diverse collection of 80 talented artists exhibiting their original creations along Old Town La Quinta’s picturesque Main Street - lined with restaurants, boutiques, and shops on eight key Saturdays throughout the Desert season. Come for the art. Stay for the weekend! Hotel packages are available on LQAF.com. More info... Date: October 25th Time: 10:00AM - 4PM Cost: Free Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge The Palm Springs Annual Tram Road Challenge is a 6K uphill run/walk presented by the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. For over 25 years, runners and walkers from around the world have been taking on the challenge. Participants climb 2,000 vertical feet in just over 3.7 miles. All finishers receive a customized finishers medal. This event benefits United Way of the Desert. More info... Date: October 25th Time: 7AM  Cost: See Website Aviation Expo & Parade of Planes Where can you land your airplane and taxi through city streets to a premier aviation convention?The Aviation Expo in Palm Springs! Help us kick off a phenomenal 3-day show with one of the most unique events in aviation. Experience the power and excitement of aviation all along the route as a diverse collection of aircraft taxi by. Don’t miss this unique display of airpower under crystal blue Palm Springs skies. More Info... Date: October 30th - November 2nd Time: Starts 10AM daily Cost: See Website Annual Golf Cart Parade Save that date for the unofficial kick-off event to season! The Golf Cart Parade strolls the El Paseo corridor celebrating 50 years and you are welcome to be a part of the festivities and the pageantry. Interactive booths for families as well as parade-friendly food and drinks. More info... Date: October 26th Time: 1PM Cost: Free