Sailing and salsa

From art and documentaries in the desert to tall-ship schooners at sea to salsa dancing, the weekend will be busy.

Twentynine Palms

The national parks and deserts of the Southwest inspire the art at the 26th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Festival at the Oasis of Mara Visitor Center. Visitors can meet 26 local and regional artists while viewing fine jewelry, wildlife photographs, paintings, pottery and more. Part of the sales will benefit the Joshua Tree National Park Assn., a nonprofit that helps the park’s interpretive, educational and scientific programs. When: April 6-8 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (760) 367-5525, joshuatree.org/ art-festival

Palm Springs

From morning till night, the American Documentary Film Festival shows nearly 200 films from around the world, covering food, the environment in Hawaii, the “end of nature,” street art and much more. Proceeds benefit the Palm Springs Cultural Center. When: April 6-14 Cost, info: $11 per program (which may include more than one film). Family-friendly (parental discretion). Only service animals permitted. (760) 2922149, lat.ms/documentaryfest

Indian Wells

Enjoy blues, rock ’n’ roll, pop, jazz and country music at the Indian Wells Music Festival at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Grammy winners and nominees scheduled to perform include the Robert Cray Band, Jonny Lang and Mindi Abair. You also can check out the Lifestyle Village and its art and artists, boutique vendors and food and beverages. When: April 6 and 7 Cost, info: $75. Familyfriendly. Only service animals (and animals in training) permitted. (800) 999-1585, indianwellsmusicfestival.com

San Diego

Watch tall-ship schooners from shore or hop aboard during the Historic Vessels Regatta near Shelter Island. This event raises funds for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. When: 11:30 a.m. April 7 Cost, info: Watching is free. Riding on a schooner (includes admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego) is $70 for adults, $48 for children 12 and younger. Dogs on leash in the viewing area are OK, but no dogs permitted on ships. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 116, americasschoonercup.com

Beverly Hills

Get the whole family dancing at the Salsa Sunday class, the first in the Dance Sundays series, on the Promenade Terrace of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Dancer, choreographer and three-time Emmy winner Debbie Allen teaches the salsa moves to young and old. When: Noon April 8. Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. No dogs permitted. (310) 746-4000, lat.ms/dancesundays