CV Weekly: Coachella Weekend 2 Wraps Up & Stagecoach Kicks Off This Week
✨ Last Week Around the Valley
What a week it's been in the Coachella Valley! The biggest story was undoubtedly Coachella Music Festival Weekend 2, which ran April 17–19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G brought massive crowds back to the desert for another unforgettable weekend of music, art, and community energy. Weekend 1 (April 11–13) had faced some challenges with strong desert winds that caused a few performance disruptions, but Weekend 2 delivered the full festival experience the Valley is known for.
The Coachella Festival continues to be one of the most significant annual events for our local economy, drawing visitors from around the world to our hotels, restaurants, shops, and services. A huge thank you to all the local businesses and community members who helped make this season a success!
- Coachella Weekend 2 (April 17–19): Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G headlined the final weekend of the 2026 festival at Empire Polo Club, Indio.
- Weekend 1 Wind Disruptions: Strong desert winds during Weekend 1 caused some performance cancellations and schedule adjustments — a reminder of the Valley's unique climate character.
- Local Economy Boost: Tens of thousands of festival-goers filled Valley hotels, restaurants, and shops throughout the month of April.
- Palm Springs City Council: The City Council held its regular meeting on April 8, with ongoing city business and community planning discussions.
📅 Coming Up This Week
There's plenty happening across the Valley this week and weekend. Here are some highlights — and don't miss Stagecoach kicking off next weekend!
Old Town La Quinta Art & Farmers Market — Monday, April 20 | Old Town La Quinta (78100 Main St)
Start your week with fresh produce, local artisans, and the charm of Old Town La Quinta. A great Monday morning outing!
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Open Mic Mondays at The Roost Lounge — Mondays | The Roost Lounge, Cathedral City
Catch local talent every Monday night at this beloved Cathedral City venue.
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Karaoke Tuesdays at The Roost Lounge — Tuesdays | The Roost Lounge, Cathedral City
Grab the mic and have a blast every Tuesday night at The Roost.
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Happy Hour at IW Live — Ongoing | Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Indian Wells
Wind down with great drinks and views at Indian Wells Resort Hotel's IW Live venue.
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Palm Springs VillageFest — Every Thursday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs
The beloved weekly street fair returns this Thursday with food, crafts, live entertainment, and community spirit.
villagefest.org
Free Thursday Nights at Palm Springs Art Museum — Every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs
Enjoy free admission to the Palm Springs Art Museum every Thursday evening — a wonderful community tradition.
psmuseum.org
Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market — Every Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Rancho Mirage Community Park
Stock up on fresh, locally grown produce and artisan goods every Friday morning.
certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market — Every Saturday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S Pavilion Way
A Saturday morning staple — fresh produce, flowers, and local vendors in the heart of Palm Springs.
certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
Poolside BBQ at Indian Wells Resort — April 16 (ongoing) | Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Indian Wells
Enjoy a relaxed poolside BBQ experience at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel.
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🎸 Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2026 — April 25–27 | Empire Polo Club, 81800 Ave 51, Indio
The Valley's beloved country music festival is just around the corner! Get ready for a weekend of incredible music, food, and fun in Indio.
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Queens of the Stone Age – The Catacombs Tour — April 25 | The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage
Rock fans, don't miss this one! Queens of the Stone Age bring their Catacombs Tour to Rancho Mirage.
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Family Fun Day at Fritz Burns Park — April 26 | Fritz Burns Park, La Quinta
A great family outing in La Quinta — bring the kids for a fun-filled day at Fritz Burns Park.
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📆 View the full Coachella Valley events calendar at desertbiz.net/events →
🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory
These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Whether you're looking for a new church community, personal training, specialty coffee, nonprofit support, or spiritual healing, these Valley organizations are now easier to find on our directory!
JPL Church — Church | Rancho Mirage
JPL Church recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for a faith community in Rancho Mirage? Connect with JPL Church through Desert Biz Connect.
Strong Republic Personal Training — Fitness | Palm Desert
Strong Republic Personal Training recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for personal trainers in Palm Desert? Check them out on Desert Biz Connect.
Vakunaj Coffee — Catering & Event Services | Indio
Vakunaj Coffee recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for specialty coffee catering in Indio? Vakunaj Coffee is now listed on Desert Biz Connect.
Desi Strong Foundation — Nonprofit | Palm Desert
Desi Strong Foundation recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for nonprofit organizations in Palm Desert? Discover Desi Strong Foundation on Desert Biz Connect.
Coachella Valley Healing Rooms — Ministry | Rancho Mirage
Coachella Valley Healing Rooms recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for ministry and healing services in Rancho Mirage? They're now listed on Desert Biz Connect.
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🆕 New to the Valley
Exciting things are happening across the Coachella Valley! Here are some genuinely new businesses and upcoming milestones confirmed through local chambers of commerce and news sources:
Corazo Credit Union — La Quinta
A ribbon cutting is scheduled for April 30 — a new financial services option coming to La Quinta! Keep an eye out for their grand opening.
Solera Travel — Rancho Mirage
Ribbon cutting coming April 25! Solera Travel is a new travel agency joining the Rancho Mirage business community.
Konnections Certification Foundation — Rancho Mirage
Ribbon cutting on April 29 — a new certification and professional development organization opening in Rancho Mirage.
Desert Luxury Pools & Hot Tubs — Rancho Mirage
Joint ribbon cutting coming May 15 — a new luxury pool and spa service provider joining the Valley business scene.
hOMe Studio El Paseo, COVA Hair Salon & Tranquil Sands Scalp Spa — Palm Desert
These three businesses have recently joined the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce as new members, signaling their arrival and growth in the Palm Desert community.
Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know at desertbiz.net/submit!
🤝 Ways to Serve the Community
The Coachella Valley has a vibrant network of nonprofits and community organizations making a real difference. Here are some ways you might get involved:
Palm Springs Animal Shelter — According to their website, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is currently welcoming volunteers for a wide range of roles including animal care, dog behavior/socialization, fostering, transport, community cat (TNR) programs, special events, and administrative support. Volunteers as young as 12 can participate (with adult supervision). Learn more and sign up →
City of Palm Springs Volunteer Programs ("Friends of the City") — According to the City of Palm Springs, they are currently welcoming volunteers across multiple departments including the Airport, Animal Shelter, Library, Fire, Police, and more — with opportunities in animal care, emergency planning, green initiatives, special events, and administrative support. Explore volunteer opportunities →
Martha's Village & Kitchen (Indio) — According to local voluntourism resources, Martha's Village & Kitchen is currently welcoming volunteers for meal prep and service, assisting with children's activities, and donation organization. A wonderful way to serve neighbors in need in the eastern Valley. Learn more →
FIND Food Bank (Indio) — According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers (ages 16+) for sorting and packaging food in their warehouse and distributing food at mobile markets. Youth volunteer days are also available for groups ages 14–17. Sign up to volunteer →
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (Indio) — According to local voluntourism resources, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission welcomes walk-in volunteers for kitchen prep and service as well as thrift store sorting and pricing. Learn more →
The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps — Check with The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps to see if they're currently accepting volunteers. They encourage community involvement and may have opportunities in housing assistance and other programs — reach out to learn more about current openings. Contact them →
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