What is Palm Springs Speaks?
Palm Springs Speaks is a speaker series that brings distinguished speakers from the worlds of politics, wellness, and entertainment to the Coachella Valley in California.
Past guests have included former Vice President Al Gore, Bob Woodward, Deepak Chopra, Janet Mock, Jane Fonda, Dame Joan Collins, and Rick Steves, just to name a few.
We are a fundraising vehicle benefiting The Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library.
NOTE: All of our Speakers Series for 2025-2026 Season will be held at The Plaza Theatre!
Our Next Speaker
Palm Springs Speaks presents... Rob Reiner
In Conversation with Rob Reiner, with a book signing following his presentation
Tuesday, Dec 16
5:30pm (VIP Event /Ticket)
Includes Reception at the Historic Frank Sinatra home in Palm Springs, photo with guest speaker and copy of his book “A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap” as well as premium seating for the main event.
7:30pm (Main Event)
The Plaza Theatre
128 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Rob Reiner, a two-time Emmy winning actor for his role in the landmark television series, All In The Family, is also an acclaimed director of This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, Ghosts of Mississippi, and The Bucket List. He recently directed the Emmy nominated documentary Albert Brooks: Defending my Life, and The End Continues, the sequel to This is Spinal Tap. As a dedicated political activist, he passed a tobacco tax initiative in California to fund early childhood development and chaired the state commission to oversee its implementation. In 2008, he helped form The American Foundation For Equal Rights which paved the way for marriage equality nationwide.
Our Upcoming Speakers
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Benefactor Sponsor
Palm Springs Speaks started in 2017 initially by the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library but has evolved with the Friends as sole benefactor/presenting sponsor. This speaker series was developed to bring noted speakers representing many walks of life to the Coachella Valley. Proceeds go to support the Palm Springs Public Library.
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