Donna's Coachella Valley Entertainment Guide, Aug/Sep 2019.

Lazy Hazy Summer, a Time to Make New Memories

Summer may be half over, but there is still plenty of time to get out, have fun and make new memories. Enjoy!

Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, Through Aug. 18
The Rancho Mirage Restaurant Association, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Mirage have teamed for the 4th Annual Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage. Enjoy cool summer specials. Get your wristbands today to participate and enjoy $4 appetizers, desserts and/or drinks. A portion of proceeds benefit Coachella Valley charities and your local chamber of commerce. Contact: 760-568-9351 / www.tasteofsummerranchomirage.com

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Splash House, Aug. 9-11
Bringing the best in house music to three resorts in Palm Springs: Renaissance Palm Springs, The Saguaro Hotel & Pool, and Riviera Palm Springs. Splash House is what you get when you mix up fun-loving people, with some rocking pool parties, and an escape to sunny Palm Springs, California. Contact: www.splashhouse.com

Craft Beer Weekend, Aug. 3-4
Celebrating the micro-brewers, hop heads, cask masters and maltsters , with over 30 participating craft breweries pouring golden elixirs all weekend. Beers poured will be different both days. Time/Place: 12-3pm / Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs. Contact: www.acehotel.com

Elvis Tribute Show, Aug. 17
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Elvis at The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs. Live entertainment, air-conditioned comfort, or relax with refreshments poolside. Time/Place: 1-5pm / Alexander Estate: 1350 Ladera Circle. Contact: 760-322-1192 / www.elvisinpalmsprings.com

Maclin’s Open Air Market, Every Wed. & Sat. More than 400 vendors and thousands of shoppers. Regional cuisine and various snack foods are available. Parking is free and a small admission fee is charged to shoppers. Nearly everything for the entire family, at reasonable prices. A very social marketplace where friends gather to shop and eat. Time/Place: 4-10pm / Riverside County Fairground, Indio. Contact: www.maclinmarkets.com

VillageFest, Every Thursday
Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events. Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive. Contact: 760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org

College of the Desert Street Fair, Every Saturday & Sunday
With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmers market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more.
Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. Contact: 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com