Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. As much as you willed it into being, that Coachella ticket never made itself materialize. It’s not like you didn’t pray to the Indio gods for a break–it’s just that, sometimes, jobs don’t take care of themselves, and unfortunately, your credit card company refuses to take cupcakes for payment. But hey, there’s no need to commiserate with your Coachella #FOMO homies. We’ve got a list of desert ragers designed to do your newly toned festival-bod justice. For the ultimate guide on Coachella season parties that won’t require a 3-day scorching heat commitment, scope out our list below.
WEDNESDAY
TACHEVAH: PALM SPRINGS BLOCK PARTY
Where: 401 E Amado Road, Palm Springs [Outside of the Spa Resort Casino]
When: April 16th @ 5pm
What: Fitz and the Tantrums and LA DJ/producer duo CLASSIXX (that’s a lot of capital letters) are gonna be headlining this evening time block party. And guess what? It’s free. This is a rare come-up for Coachella celebrations, so definitely take advantage of it. Just because it’s free don’t mean it ain’t trendy. | RSVP
THURSDAY
FILTER MAGAZINE’S 12TH ANNUAL COACHELLA YACHT CLUB PARTY
Where: TBA
When: April 10th & 17th @ 9pm-1am
What: No, there is no yacht. But there will be musical performances by the multi-faceted LA-based crooner Mayer Hawthorne and the lovely ladies of Au Revoir Simone, who headline the two weekends, respectively. The details of the event are wonderfully minimal, but keep up with Filter Magazine’s BLOG to find out how you can be part of the celebration.
FRIDAY
A-TRAK @ LED DAYCLUB
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs | 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
When: Friday 11th @ 11am
What: Who do you call when you’re a hotel going up against one of the dopest festivals of the year? Barbra Streisand. Well, actually you call in A-Trak, one-part of the duo Duck Sauce to play the Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs. No word yet on whether he is the duck or the sauce. | TICKETS
SATURDAY
DISCLOSURE @ LED DAYCLUB
When: Saturday 12th, time TBD
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs | 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
What: The British brother-duo recently nominated for a Grammy is going to bring. it. down. at the brand spankin’ new Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs. This pair of electronic prodigies are so good that they are playing Coachella two years in a row (yep.) Don’t believe Disclosure will leave you convulsing with audial pleasure? Watch this. | TICKETS
SUNDAY
DO-CHELLA 2014
Where: The Ace Hotel Palm Springs | 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
When: Sunday 13th & 20th @ 12pm-6pm
What: They say the best cure for a hangover is a beer to level you out, coconut water to rehydrate and a pair of shell-toe sneakers. Join The Do-Over crew and Adidas as they take over the Ace Hotel and do just that. In true Do-Over fashion, the DJ’s are still a mystery. But knowing that last year saw performances by Questlove and Boys Noize, you can only imagine what Do-Over 2014 will have in store. | RSVP