Luis Fonsi tops this weekend’s nightlife in the Coachella Valley – The Desert Sun

"Despacito" hitmaker Luis Fonsi talks about the success of his massive track and his "beautiful year" as he is honored at the BMI Latin Awards in Beverly Hills. (March 21) AP

Latin: When Luis Fonsi released his 2017 single Despacito, it became a hit song and an internet meme. Many people uploaded their covers of the Latin pop song, along with many parodies of it. But like J. Balvins Mi Gente, the song was instrumental in taking Spanish language music into the American mainstream.

Luis Fonsi performs at Fantasy Springs on Friday.(Photo: David Borrat, EPA-EFE)

Totem poles at Sunnylands: Herb Alpert, Kwakiutl carvers come together in new totem pole exhibition at Sunnylands

Reggaeton: Meet J. Patron, the rapper taking reggaeton from the Coachella Valley to Colombia and back

Art exhibition: Meet the Joshua Tree artist known for his rainbow-colored houses and portraits of desert rock musicians

He released his new album Vida in February, and it has sold over 1 million copies in the United States. The single chame la Culpa, recorded with Demi Lovato, was also a hit.

Hes won five Latin Grammy Awards and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. In 2009, he performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway and performed at the opening ceremonies at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Luis Fonsi, 8 p.m., Friday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio. $49-$99. (760) 342-5000

Boy band: During the 90s, boy bands took over the mainstream music scene and crankedout the hits. One of those bands was 98 Degrees. Vocalist Nick Lachey is remembered for his marriage to Jessica Simpson. The couple wasfeatured on the MTV reality show, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which was one of the first celebrity television shows.

From 1997-2002, when they sold more than 10 million records, 98 Degrees weren't exactly losing their shirts.(Photo: Contributed image)

98 Degrees, 9 p.m., Friday, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49-500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon. $29-$49. (951) 849-3080

Lo-fi: In the modern era of rock music, there are few artists who are pushing creativity to new levels, and one of them is Ariel Pink with his lo-fi recordings that sound like a split between The Cure and Neil Young. In 2017, he released his album Dedicated to Bobby Jameson. The title was in tribute to 60s folk singer, Bobby Jameson, who disappeared from the music industry after failing to find success. The album was hailed as one of the best albums of 2017 by critics and fans.

Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif.(Photo: Richard Lui/The Desert Sun)

Ariel Pink, 6 p.m., Saturday, Pappy and Harriets, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $28-$33. (760) 365-5956

Music and beer: The Beats and Brews Fest at the Saguaro in Palm Springs will include more than 30 breweries, including Babes Brewhouse and Desert Beer Co., plus live music from local bands. Eevaan Tre, The Flustersand Brightener are scheduled to perform.

Brightener is scheduled to perform at Beats and Brews on Saturday at The Saguaro in Palm Springs.(Photo: Chad Wadsworth, Chad Wadsworth/Special to The De)

Beats and Brews, 3-8 p.m., Saturday, The Saguaro, 1800 E. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. $40-$45. (760) 323-1711

Stand-up comedy: Davey Wester headlines The Hood Bar and Pizzas weekly comedy night. Wester is originally from Ephrata, Wash., and he was born with cerebral palsy. During his performance at The Hood earlier this year, he quipped after walking on stage, Whats wrong? Havent you all seen a comedian with cerebral palsy walk on stage before? His comedy is bluecollar-themed and he talks about his upbringing in rural Washington.

Palm Desert stand-up comedian Dacoda Miracle performing at The Hood Bar and Pizza, where he also hosts the weekly comedy night.(Photo: Brian Blueskye)

Comedy Night, 8 p.m., Sunday, The Hood Bar and Pizza, 74-360 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Free. (760) 636-5220

Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers artsand entertainment. Hecan be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or (760) 778-4617

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Luis Fonsi tops this weekend's nightlife in the Coachella Valley - The Desert Sun