SQUAD MAGAZINE | WEEKEND GUIDE Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs & the Coachella Valley This Weekend.
- Lola Mangia
- Jul 23
- 3 min read
By Lola Mangia
Whether you're rolling deep with your bachelorette squad, chasing sun and serotonin, or just here to leisure like the luxe queen you are—Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are bringing major heat this weekend.
From boozy pool parties to vintage boots with stunt double energy, this desert dreamland is giving you options. So hydrate, apply SPF, and let’s get into it:
1. DJ Tina Turntables at The Thompson Hotel
Friday, July 25 | 7–10PM Thompson Hotel, Palm Springs
Okay, if you're not planning to catch DJ Tina Turntables this Friday night, are you even in Palm Springs? She's a SQUAD Magazine icon, a vinyl-spinning vision in eclectic glam, and—get this—a total legend with actual family ties to Tina Turner.
Yup, Tina told us that her grandma was Tina Turner's stunt double in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and gifted her those killer boots she still wears on stage. We literally can’t.
Pull up to the Thompson Hotel to catch her curated set under the desert stars. Tell her SQUAD sent you—she might spill another story.
2. Grand Opening: Indio Brewing Company
Friday, July 25 | 4PM–late 82900 Ave 42 Unit G-111, Indio, CA 92203
Need a break from boutique shopping and poolside posing? Take a little cruise to Indio and sip something cold at the Indio Brewing Company’s ribbon-cutting bash.
Expect:
Cold AF beer
Chavelas & wine
Non-alc options (for the girlies keeping it cute & hydrated)
Food from TKB (aka foodie heaven) 🍽
A live DJ, raffles, and giveaways
It’s giving brewery chic meets small-town block party—and we’re into it.
3. Trevor Wayne Gallery Closing Party
Saturday, July 26 | 6pm-8pm Trevor Wayne Gallery, 901 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 105, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Our hearts are breaking, but we’re celebrating anyway. Come say goodbye (and grab a piece of art history) at the Trevor Wayne Gallery’s closing party.
There will be:
A bar (bless)
Prints up to 75% off
Nostalgic pop art meets dark humor realness
Trevor’s work is iconic—think Barbie meets B-movie horror with a splash of neon. If you’re the type who thrives on a lil’ twisted joy, this is your moment to snag something before it’s gone forever.
4. FUNSHINE Pool Party at Hotel Zoso
Saturday, July 26 | 12PM–5PM Hotel Zoso, 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
Let’s be honest—you came to the desert for aesthetic pool party chaos, and this one delivers.
Hosted by DJs DXSKO and RIGOLOVES, the FUNSHINE Pool Party at Hotel Zoso is where you'll catch:
Fire sets 🎧
Bottomless vibes
All the inflatable flamingos you can handle
Sunburns you pretend to love while sipping tequila
5. Iconic Sundays Drag Brunch at Bar One Eleven
Sunday, July 27 | Brunch o’clock (you’ll know when you hear the heels) Bar One Eleven, 67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste A103, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Drag + brunch = religion in Palm Springs, and Iconic Sundays is basically church. This lineup is stacked with local legends:
Tommi Rose
Ethylina Canne
Vanity Halston
Fabeyonce
And your host, the ever-flawless Morgan McMichaels (yes, from RuPaul’s Drag Race).
This is your Sunday cure. Come for the mimosas, stay for the wigs, and leave with a hoarse voice from screaming "YAS QUEEN!" too many times.
TL;DR:
Palm Springs is not just for retirees and midcentury modern tours. This weekend is for:
Raging in the pool
Beer with the girls
Eclectic beats on a rooftop
Big drag energy
And one last kiss goodbye to a beloved art gallery
So put on your vintage shades, pack that portable fan, and let the desert do what it does best: keep you wild, a little sweaty, and totally unforgettable.
See you out there, babes.#SQUADApproved
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