The 11 best things to do in Coachella Valley this weekend

The Coachella Valley weekend is full of live music, a strong run of theater, and the big Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival in Downtown Park. Saturday is the busiest day, with BBQ, art walks, and headliner shows spread across the valley.

PSPalm Springs Food & Wine FestivalFriday · 6:00 PM · Palm Springs Downtown Park · Palm SpringsA three-day international food and wine festival at Downtown Park running Friday through Sunday, with unlimited tastings from boutique wineries. A good anchor for a full weekend downtown.LRLola's LoungeFriday · 12:00 AM · Lola Rose Grand Mezze · Palm SpringsFriday and Saturday DJs set a smooth, low-light mood at Lola Rose Grand Mezze, with bold cocktails and shared plates. A relaxed way to start a night out in Palm Springs.FTFood Trucks on RequaFriday · 6:00 PM · IndioA weekend food truck park in Indio open Friday through Sunday, with a rotating lineup of vendors, live music, and lawn games. Easy to combine with an evening of music.AJLive MusicFriday · 6:00 PM · AutoCamp Joshua Tree · Joshua TreeA fire-side night of live music by local musicians at AutoCamp Joshua Tree, with songs under the stars. A good pick for an easygoing desert evening.CCThe Myx: Live MusicFriday · 6:30 PM · Casuelas Cafe · Palm DesertThe Myx plays the patio at Casuelas Cafe in Palm Desert every Friday evening, paired with Mexican food and drinks. A casual, local-feeling live music stop.HZSATIN & SOUL: Smooth. Soulful. Sexy.Saturday · 7:00 PM · Hotel ZOSO · Palm SpringsThe Sunset Music Series presents Satin & Soul at Hotel ZOSO, featuring smooth jazz saxophonist Pamela Williams with spoken word and music from Sweet Baby J'ai. A grown-up Saturday night out.CRThe MinutesFriday · 7:00 PM · CV Rep · Cathedral CityA razor-sharp political satire about a small-town City Council meeting, staged by CV Rep in Cathedral City. Good for theater fans who want something with bite.PAPerez Art District: 4th Friday and 2nd Saturday Art WalkSaturday · 11:00 AM · Perez Art DistrictThe Perez Art District's art walk pairs studios, galleries, and artists across the district. The daytime Second Saturday Showcase is free and open to the public.SAYma Sumac Tribute with Skip Heller's Voodoo 5 (Tickets Include 2 Drinks)Saturday · 7:00 PM · Spirit Animal · Palm SpringsSkip Heller's Voodoo 5 celebrates vocalist Yma Sumac with a night of exotica, Latin rhythms, and Hollywood glamour at Spirit Animal. Tickets include two drinks.CRThe MinutesSaturday · 7:00 PM · CV RepUrinetown and The Minutes are both playing this weekend, and this CV Rep staging of The Minutes is a good choice for a satire-minded evening. Pairs well with a Saturday theater outing.POld Town Artisan Studio WorkshopSaturday · 11:00 AM · The Place · IndioA hands-on ceramic workshop at The Place in Indio, open to all ages and experience levels. A good option for a creative Saturday.

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