4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this weekend: Lizzo, Kassi Valazza and more

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Friday

Lizzo will perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on June 2, 2023.
Lizzo will perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on June 2, 2023.

Pop: Lizzo turned the pop world upside down when she released her 2019 single “Juice.” The funky and catchy self-love anthem launched the plus-sized singer to fame. In April 2019, her major label debut album, “Cuz I Love You,” produced another single, “Temple,” which was a collaboration with rappers Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane. The album debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the Top 10 for 15 weeks.

Her 2022 album, “Special,” was more successful, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was the highest charting album by a female artist for the year.

Lizzo appeared as a surprise guest during the second weekend of the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival during Harry Styles' headlining set. She and Styles sang Gloria Gaynor’s classic 1978 disco anthem "I Will Survive" and the One Direction megahit “What Makes You Beautiful” while donning matching furry coats.

More: Coachella 2022: Harry Styles brings out Lizzo for high-energy Weekend 2 set

Lizzo will perform on Friday at Acrisure Arena as part of her “2pecial Tour” with special guest Latto.

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Acrisure Arena, 75-702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. Tickets start at $105. 888-695-8778. acrisurearena.com

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Thursday

Jazzville takes place in the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs, Calif., every Thursday.
Jazzville takes place in the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs, Calif., every Thursday.

Jazz: Imagine being able to see some of the best veteran and up-and-coming jazz performers in Southern California. Good news: You can on Thursday, when Jazzville hosts The SoCal Jazz Collective, featuring Los Angeles and Orange County jazz performers and educators. The collective often performs as a quintet, or when possible, as a sextet.

If you go: 8:30 p.m. Jazzville at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. $15 to $55. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

Friday

Kassi Valazza will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on June 2, 2023.
Kassi Valazza will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on June 2, 2023.

Country: Portland singer-songwriter Kassi Valazza’s 2023 album, “Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing,” brings a lighter roots music sound to country music with a combination of darker and weighty themes on songs such as “Rapture” and “Watching Planes Go By.” As an artist on the rise, Valazza is an indie songsmith that music aficionados should take notice of.

See for yourself when Valazza performs Friday at Pappy and Harriet’s.

If you go: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet’s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $15. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com

Saturday

The Aerosmith tribute band Ragdolls will perform in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on June 3, 2023.
The Aerosmith tribute band Ragdolls will perform in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on June 3, 2023.

Tribute: Love the classic rock band Aerosmith? Even though the legendary Boston band hasn’t announced a local date on its “Peace Out” tour, locals can enjoy the Aerosmith tribute group Ragdolls on Saturday in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com

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