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!
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Palm Springs Speaks Event Featuring Rob Reiner Canceled Following Tragic Loss
Palm Springs, CA (December 15, 2025): It is with heavy hearts as we learned of the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner in their home yesterday, that Palm Springs Speaks and the Friends of the Palm Springs Library announce the cancellation of our event scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Our hearts go out to their family and friends during this very difficult time.
We will be issuing full refunds to ticketholders.
Palm Springs Speaks is grateful to our community for its understanding and continued support.
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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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