Posted by: Sarah Scheideman , July 11, 2012

It’s recommended that your time in the desert during the summer be spent either underwater or after dark.

If underwater, don’t forget your SPF. If after dark, support a local band/musician/venue.

If you don’t know the best place to do either of these activities…. check out our list below:

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THURSDAY NIGHT:

“Every Thursday, join DJ Day for ¡Reunión!, an inclusive and intimate party where you can chill out, dance, drink, and listen to good music. Day, Aimlo and special guests play a mix of funk, folk, house, hip hop, dubstep and disco.” – via the Ace Hotel

July 12th the tour swings through the Coachella Valley, catch em at at the Hood in Palm Desert.

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FRIDAY NIGHT:

“Doors at 8pm. $10 admission. 21 and over. Joey Cape (singer from Lagwagon) , Chris Shiflett( guitarist from Foo Fighters, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, and formerly of No Use for A Name) and The Trophy Fire (San Francisco).” – via The Hood

“Red Band presents the Do Ask Do Tell Midsummer Dance Party V, a benefit for the Desert Aids Project.” – via The Ace Hotel

“Neverever and special guests hold it down at our twice-monthly Friday band residency Revolver in the Amigo Room.” – via the Ace Hotel

address posted day of, will be in thermal

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON:

“DJ Alf Alpha & the Coachella Valley Art Scene host World Famous Pool Party — a dance, craft and swim spectacular.” – via Ace Hotel —> pool party Noon – 5:00pm

SATURDAY NIGHT:

“Join Crown Mission Sound for an evening of reggae, dancehall and roots.” – via Ace Hotel

“The Hood brings an insane line-up of experimental & underground hip hop” – via The Hood in Palm Desert

“THE 3RD EDITION OF THE 16 BAR RAP COMPETITION IS BACK!!!” – via Karmic Basis

Location will be announced the day of the event

SUNDAY NIGHT:

“The Smell — legendary DIY venue in downtown LA that helped launch acts like No Age, Mika Miko, Abe Vigoda, Foot Village, The Mae Shi, and HEALTH — sends a few of their friends to the desert to host a bi-monthly DJ residency.” – via the Ace Hotel

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Thank you all for supporting The Coachella Valley Art Scene! We shall see you all next week! If you know of a party that you dont see listed up here all you gotta do is email us or @thecvartscene on Twitter and we’d be happy to post it. Email: thecoachellavalleyartscene@gmail.com