CV Weekly: Extreme Heat Warning & New Businesses Arriving in the Valley

✨ Last Week Around the Valley

It was a week of community, culture, and caution across the Coachella Valley. Here's a look at what happened August 17–24, 2026.

🎉 Events & Community

• Palm Springs VillageFest — Back to School Night (Aug 20): The beloved Thursday street fair took on a festive "Back to School Night" theme, featuring themed arts, crafts, and community activities along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado Roads, running 7–10 p.m.


• Los Rieleros Del Norte at Fantasy Springs (Aug 21): The popular norteño group performed at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, drawing fans for an 8 p.m. show with free parking and Rewards Club perks.


• The Wizard of Oz at The Plaza Theatre (Aug 22): Palm Springs' historic Plaza Theatre screened the classic film, offering a cool escape from the summer heat.


• Taste Japan at Wabi Sabi (Aug 22): Wabi Sabi Japan Living in Palm Springs hosted a "Taste Japan" cooking demonstration, celebrating Japanese culinary culture with the local community.

🌡️ Extreme Heat Warning

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the Coachella Valley through 8 p.m. Friday, August 28. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 110°F to 116°F across the valley — Palm Springs forecast to reach 109–114°F, and Coachella potentially hitting 115°F on August 26. Overnight lows will remain near 88–91°F, offering little relief.

Please stay safe: drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, limit direct sun exposure, and check on neighbors, elderly relatives, and anyone vulnerable to heat illness. Cooling centers are available throughout the valley — contact your city for locations.

📅 Coming Up This Week

Despite the heat, there's plenty happening across the valley this week (August 24–31, 2026). Here are some highlights:

🎵 Concerts & Entertainment

• Gretchen Wilson — Friday, Aug 28: Country music star Gretchen Wilson takes the stage at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage. A great indoor, air-conditioned evening out!


• Superfuzz Saturday Nights — Every Saturday: Weekly Saturday night entertainment at CCBC Resort Hotel, 68300 Gay Resort Dr, Cathedral City.


• I·CON·IC SUNDAYS Drag Brunch — Every Sunday: Fabulous weekly drag brunch at One Eleven Bar, 67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Suite A102, Cathedral City.


• Karaoke Tuesdays at The Roost Lounge — Every Tuesday: Grab the mic at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City.


• Open Mic Mondays at The Roost Lounge — Every Monday: Local talent takes the stage every Monday at The Roost Lounge, Cathedral City.


• Happy Hour at IW Live — Weekly: Enjoy weekly happy hour at Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Indian Wells.

🌿 Markets & Outdoor Activities

• Palm Springs VillageFest — Every Thursday, 7–10 p.m.: The iconic street fair continues along Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs.


• Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market — Weekly: Fresh local produce and goods at Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S Pavilion Way.


• Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market — Weekly: Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71-560 San Jacinto Dr.


• Indian Wells Certified Farmers Market — Weekly: 44-175 Washington St, Indian Wells.


• Indio Food Truck Fridays — Every Friday: Food trucks and fun at Indio Plaza, 45285 Towne Street, Indio. Starts at 5 p.m.


• Indio Night Market — Weekly: Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio.


• Old Town La Quinta Art & Farmers Market — Weekly: 78100 Main St, Old Town La Quinta.


• Daytime Observatory Tour — Weekly: Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, near Indian Wells.

🎨 Arts & Culture

• Free Thursday Nights at Palm Springs Art Museum — Every Thursday: Enjoy free admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs.


• Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City — Weekly: Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, Cathedral City.


• Chinese Mahjong — Weekly: La Quinta Library, 78275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta.

🗓️ 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 contractor, a dentist, or a tax professional, our directory is growing every week!

• 
  Tax Fluential Solutions — Accounting & Tax Services | Indio
  
  Tax Fluential Solutions recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for tax and accounting services in the East Valley? They're now on Desert Biz Connect.
  


• 
  Hammer 'N Nails — Home Services | Palm Springs
  
  Hammer 'N Nails recently added their listing to our directory. Need home services in Palm Springs? Check them out on Desert Biz Connect.
  


• 
  Millers Glass Tinting Solutions, Inc. — Construction & Contractors | Palm Springs
  
  Millers Glass Tinting Solutions recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for glass tinting and construction services? They're now listed on Desert Biz Connect.
  


• 
  Desert Elite Implant — Dental Services | Palm Desert
  
  Desert Elite Implant recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for dental implant services in Palm Desert? Find them now on Desert Biz Connect.
  


• 
  Diamond Demolition — Construction & Contractors | Palm Springs
  
  Diamond Demolition recently added their listing to our directory. Need demolition or construction services in Palm Springs? They're now listed on Desert Biz Connect.
  

🔍 Browse the full Desert Biz Connect directory →

🆕 New to the Valley

The Coachella Valley's business scene continues to grow! Here are some genuinely new and expanding businesses reported in local news this season:

• 
  The River Studios x Made Line Studios — Rancho Mirage
  
  A new production hub has opened at 71800 Highway 111, Suite A107, offering space for photography, music-video production, and podcast recording. This collaboration between Made Line Productions and The River brings professional creative studio space to the valley.
  (CV Independent)
  


• 
  Luchador Brewing Company — Palm Springs
  
  A new taproom has opened at 250 S. Palm Canyon Drive, with plans to add taqueria street food in the future. A welcome addition to Palm Springs' growing craft beverage scene.
  (CV Independent)
  


• 
  Guamúchil — Palm Springs
  
  The popular Coachella-based sushi and seafood restaurant has expanded with a second location in the former IHOP space at 471 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
  (CV Independent)
  


• 
  KimKey Shrimp and Seafood Boil — Cathedral City
  
  A second location has opened at 34272 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, bringing their popular seafood boil concept to a new part of the valley.
  (CV Independent)
  


• 
  Nashville Country Kitchen and Bar — Palm Springs
  
  Nashville Country Kitchen and Bar has reopened at 262 S. Palm Canyon Drive after a delay caused by unpermitted construction work by previous tenants. Welcome back!
  (CV Independent)
  

Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know — submit it here!

🤝 Ways to Serve the Community

Looking to give back this week? Here are some Coachella Valley organizations where you can make a difference:

• 
  FIND Food Bank
  
  According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers to help sort, clean, and box donations, assist at food distributions, and deliver pre-packaged food to homebound clients. Volunteers age 17+ can assist in warehouse and distribution roles; delivery volunteers must be 18+. Special opportunities exist for youth ages 14–17. To find available shifts, visit their Volunteer Hub or contact Juan Perez at 760-542-2176, ext. 132.
  (findfoodbank.org)
  


• 
  Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
  
  According to their website, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is currently welcoming volunteers for meal preparation and service, facility maintenance, resale-boutique assistance, tutoring, mentoring, and street outreach. Volunteers must complete an online application, background consent, and attend a mandatory in-person orientation (held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month). Contact: 760-347-3512, ext. 223, or [email protected].
  (cvrm.org)
  


• 
  Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
  
  If you're interested in mentoring local youth, check with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert to see if they're currently accepting volunteer mentors — reach out to learn more about current opportunities.
  


• 
  Desert Paws Sanctuary
  
  Animal lovers — Desert Paws Sanctuary may be looking for volunteers. Contact them directly to explore current opportunities and how you can help care for animals in need.
  


• 
  Animal Samaritans
  
  If you'd like to support animal welfare in the valley, reach out to Animal Samaritans to learn about current volunteer opportunities.
  (animalsamaritans.org)
  

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