PS Underground Offers Themed Celebrations for Modernism Week

The local venue hosts immersive dining experiences with live music, classic Palm Springs fare, and more.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:55pm

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PS Underground, a local venue known for its themed dinner shows, has become a staple of the desert's Modernism Week celebration. The venue is hosting four different shows this year, including tributes to soul and jazz music, classic Palm Springs nightlife, and a bacon-focused brunch. The events feature live music and entertainment, as well as menus inspired by the midcentury modern era.

Why it matters

PS Underground's events provide an immersive and authentic way for Modernism Week attendees to experience the music, food, and culture of Palm Springs' midcentury heyday. The venue has become a popular draw, with many attendees building their Modernism Week schedules around the PS Underground shows.

The details

PS Underground first got involved with Modernism Week about eight years ago, when the event was looking to add more social events. The venue's first Modernism Week show, "Nod to Mod," was a hit, and since then, PS Underground has produced numerous events for both the fall preview and the main Modernism Week in February. This year, the venue is hosting four different shows, including "Queens of Soul and Jazz," "Palm Springs Holiday," and "Bacon, Beehives and Bubbly." The shows feature live music and entertainment, as well as menus inspired by the midcentury era, with dishes that pay homage to classic Palm Springs restaurants and cuisine.

  • PS Underground first got involved with Modernism Week about eight years ago.
  • This year, PS Underground is hosting four different shows for Modernism Week in February 2026.

The players

PS Underground

A local venue known for its themed dinner shows and a frequent host of events at Modernism Week.

Michael Fietsam

The co-founder of PS Underground.

Patrice Morris

A singer who performs R&B, gospel, Motown, and soul music, and has toured with The 5th Dimension.

David Horgen

The chef at PS Underground who creates the menus for the themed events.

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What they’re saying

“We got involved in Modernism Week about eight years ago. This is when we were still kind of a pop-up venue, and we were bouncing around from location to location. At that time, Modernism Week was looking to bring in more social events, and several of the Modernism Week board of directors (members) were familiar with what we were doing, and they thought it would be kind of fun to see whether or not tickets for that would sell.”

— Michael Fietsam, Co-founder, PS Underground

“Patrice Morris does a lot of R&B, gospel, Motown and soul music. She toured for the last 18 years with The 5th Dimension, but she has worked with all sorts of famous performers, from Michael Jackson to Peabo Bryson and Taylor Dayne, and she just brings the house down.”

— Michael Fietsam, Co-founder, PS Underground

“We pride ourselves in making sure that the overall experience is something that is all five of the senses.”

— Michael Fietsam, Co-founder, PS Underground

What’s next

PS Underground's "Sitcom" show for Modernism Week is already sold out, indicating strong demand for the venue's themed events.

The takeaway

PS Underground's Modernism Week events provide an immersive and authentic way for attendees to experience the music, food, and culture of Palm Springs' midcentury heyday. The venue's commitment to research and attention to detail in creating these themed celebrations has made it a popular draw for Modernism Week.