Out where the writer's and celebs go to escape from LA is also 10 days of Modernism love. Called a week, because, I have no good answer, we're highlighting some of the parts you might want to see while trying to make the perfect mid-century outing.
Modernism Week Feb 12-22 2026
Feb 14-16
Palm Springs Convetion Center
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
"It will feature 135 premier national and international dealers offering the best of Midcentury and Modern Design. Collectors will be able to purchase from an impressive diversity of collections, including furniture and decorative arts represented by the 20th century as well as cutting-edge contemporary 21st century designs for the home.
All tickets are good for return entry all weekend and include show catalog. General Admission tickets are good for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and include admission to the Classic Car Show on Monday at the Convention Center."
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"Frey House II is recognized as an outstanding example of Modernist architecture. Architects, scholars, and students worldwide come to Palm Springs to study and appreciate Albert Frey’s work. His unique understanding of function, form, practicality, and love for the desert landscape give us this extraordinary legacy."
February 13 · 3:30 PM
February 14 · 3:30 PM
Modernism Week Theater at CAMP
Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
$25
An astonishing look at the secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarrely funny vintage film clips presented by Letterman Show and The Simpsons writer Steve Young!
February 17 · 4:00 PM
February 21 · 4:00 PM
Modernism Week Theater at CAMP
Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
$25
"Back by audience demand! Join Palm Springs' own Deserted Films, your local home movie nerds, for a new, informative and hilarious supercut of clips from their vast collection of 8mm, Super 8, and 16.
Join Melissa Dollman and Devin Orgeron of Palm Springs’ own Deserted Films on a journey into the belly of their obsession: other peoples’ Home Movies."
Join Melissa Dollman and Devin Orgeron of Palm Springs’ own Deserted Films on a journey into the belly of their obsession: other peoples’ Home Movies."
February 17 · 11:00 AM
Annenberg Theater
$20
'In April 1964, General Motors opened the Futurama II pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, inviting visitors to glimpse what life might look like six decades in the future, in 2024.
In this talk, today’s audience will revisit futuristic cities, automated workplaces, dream homes (and cars), underwater resorts, and lunar habitats, to consider just how well Futurama's world of tomorrow predicted the world of today."
February 14 · 3:30 PM
Annenberg Theater
$45 and up
"Charles Phoenix, as he launches the classic European vacation into a fun, festive extravaganza!
With his unbridled enthusiasm, keen expertise and eagle-eye for oddball detail, Charles lavishes spirited commentary on colorful, vintage Kodachrome slides taken by tourists visiting Europe in the 50s & 60s."
With his unbridled enthusiasm, keen expertise and eagle-eye for oddball detail, Charles lavishes spirited commentary on colorful, vintage Kodachrome slides taken by tourists visiting Europe in the 50s & 60s."
February 21 · 3:30 PM
Annenberg Theater
$45 and up
" “Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the scenery!” says Retro Pop Culture expert, Charles Phoenix, as he launches his classic slideshow into a fun-fest road trip adventure extravaganza. Non-stop fun and laughter all the way!
With his keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm, and eagle-eye for oddball detail, Charles lavishes spirited commentary on colorful, vintage Kodachrome slides taken by Americans vacationing in the United States in the 50s & 60s."
With his keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm, and eagle-eye for oddball detail, Charles lavishes spirited commentary on colorful, vintage Kodachrome slides taken by Americans vacationing in the United States in the 50s & 60s."
