5 local hotel events to feel like you're on vacation
The Coachella Valley is famously a desert oasis for tourists, but residents have the right to enjoy their own slice of paradise.
From pool parties to a craft beer festival, many local hotels are hosting public — or at least open to those with a day pass — events this summer, so we've compiled a list of some of the standouts.
Here are five events to enjoy at local hotels this summer so you can pretend you're on vacation.
Artists in Residency
Since 2014, The Ace Hotel has featured the quarterly AIR (Artist In Residence) Program at its properties and partner with different institutions, collectives and organizations to co-curate its presentations at each property. The Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs is currently hosting artist Algorythm.Code (Cody Perkins), whose work will be exhibited 8-10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3.
But Perkins isn't the only artist that will be in residence at the Ace Palm Springs this year. The hotel will also host Qwenga (in-residence during October and will be showcasing his work from November through January), Jordan Slaffey (in-residence during January and will be showcasing her work from February through April) and Shauna Davis (in-residence during April and will be showcasing her work from May through July).
Perkins spent July in his room at the hotel recording an EP while examining the similarities between he and his father's near-death experiences.
On Aug. 3, Cody will perform his interdisciplinary performance piece "In Future Daze."
If you go: 8 p.m. Aug. 3, Ace Hotel and Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. 760-325-9900. acehotel.com/palm-springs
Craft Beer Festival
After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ace Hotel & Swim Club is also hosting its 10th annual Craft Beer Festival on Aug. 5, which will feature over 30 craft breweries such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Rancho West, Karl Strauss Brewing Company and local brewing house Las Palmas Brewing. Guests can also purchase selections from participating breweries while supplies last all weekend in The Amigo Room.
If you go: Noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 5, Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $55 to $95. 760-325-9900. acehotel.com/palm-springs
Night Swim and Pool Party
Looking for a fun way to mix and mingle while cooling off at the same time? Keep your Tuesday nights open for Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells' night swim and pool party featuring three pools, private cabanas, a live DJ and happy hour specials.
The poolside menu features fare such as ahi poke nachos, Korean BBQ street tacos, Mexican shrimp cocktail and more with a variety of beer and cocktail choices.
If you go: 5 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 442-305-4500. Access available with day pass. miramonteresort.com
Yoga
Busy during the week and not up for an evening yoga class? Good news, all levels are welcome at the 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday vinyasa flow yoga class at the Saguaro Palm Springs featuring music, cool towels, mats, fresh fruit and water. There is no need to bring anything or requirements to sign up, but the classes are offered on a first come, first-served basis.
If you go: 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Free. 760-323-1711. thesaguaro.com
Noches De Fuego
Looking to enhance your next Sunday Funday? Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has you covered with Noches De Fuego from 7:30 p.m. to midnight every Sunday at LIT Bar and Lounge. This Latin music party features bands performing genres such as Tejano, Merengue, Cumbia, Norteño and Salsa and a DJ playing Latin dance music.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. to midnight every Sunday, LIT Bar and Lounge at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com
Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
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