Twinks, bears, otters, daddies. The identities and proclivities of gay men runs the gamut. The new film, Pillion, which premiered for us earlier in the month shows a side that is rarely seen in a major release. That of a the master-sub relationship.
heated Rivalrry J’s show a sexy side of hockey that we fantasize about. Our leather community has its variations in
white party brought the circuit boys to town for many years before it fizzled out. This coming weekend, the heavyweights are in town as IBC weekend brings the bear community together. International Bear Convergence as its longhand has its spectrum of men from otters to muscle bears and many other identities in between.
pillion showed us the transformation of young man who goes from closeted barbershop singer to slave sleeping on the floor of his matersers bedroom in the blink of an eye.
But don’t we all start from that place of innoncense? None of us were born in drag, leather or with a dog mask. But somehow we evolve into one of the many stereyptes that exist for us. We find our tribe. We
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ALL WEEK: Modernism Week 2026
Modernism Week is back, running now through Sunday, February 22, offering an immersive 11‑day celebration of midcentury and contemporary design throughout the Greater Palm Springs area. With more than 450 events, the festival invites guests to explore iconic architectural homes, join guided neighborhood tours, enjoy nearly 80 talks and films, and experience signature evening parties. Highlights include Featured Home Tours of Soleil House and The Marquee at Twin Palms, rare access to legendary estates, popular double‑decker bus tours, and the beloved Vintage Trailer Show. Modernism Week continues to be the definitive destination for architecture and design enthusiasts seeking inspiration, education and experiences. Get tickets
MON: Palm Springs Modernism Show
The Palm Springs Modernism Show wraps up Monday, February 16 from 10 am–4 pm as one of the signature highlights of Modernism Week, closing out its four‑day run at the Palm Springs Convention Center with an expanded roster of 140 dealers. Visitors still have one last chance to explore an exceptional mix of vintage 20th century and contemporary 21st century design, along with exclusive tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Airstream. Get tickets
MON: Palm Springs Authors Reception & Book Signing
The Palm Springs Authors and Artists Reception & Book Signing comes to the Destination PSP Pop Up Mod Shop at Modernism Week’s C.A.M.P. inside the Hyatt Palm Springs on Monday, February 16 from 3–5 pm, offering a relaxed opportunity to meet an impressive lineup of creators shaping the region’s design and cultural landscape. Guests can browse books, chat with local authors, and mingle with Modernism Week participants, including Tom Dolle and Jeff Stork, co‑authors of Glamour Road. With appearances from celebrated writers, photographers, historians, and artists, this free event showcases the depth of talent behind the stories and visuals that define Palm Springs’ modernist legacy. More info
MON: ACT for MS Charity Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual ACT for MS Charity Golf Tournament returns Monday, February 16 at Palm Valley Country Club, offering a full afternoon of friendly competition and community spirit in support of local residents living with multiple sclerosis. Beginning with a 12 pm shotgun scramble, the event includes a continental breakfast, social hour, silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment by The John Stanley King Band. More info
TUE: Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City
Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City continues on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30–7:30 pm with a lively performance by the Rancho Mirage High School Band at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Guests can enjoy an evening of student talent paired with food from Meester Zebra and sweet treats from Crush Crush Cookies. More info
THU–SUN: International Bear Convergence (IBC)
International Bear Convergence returns Thursday–Sunday, February 19–22, bringing thousands of bears, cubs, chasers, and admirers to Palm Springs for five days of poolside revelry, high‑energy nightlife, and community connection. From daytime DJ sets at Hotel Zoso’s sun‑soaked pool parties to themed dance events like Gladiator and Furball, plus brunches, mixers, comedy, and the Mr. IBC Contest, this is the ultimate winter celebration of bear culture. Keep an eye out for the K‑Gay Desert Guide Visitor Map & Guide tucked right into your IBC welcome bags, ready to help you explore all weekend long! Visit our event listing for the full rundown of parties, performances, and registration details: More info
Bear Naked turns up the heat Thursday–Sunday, February 19–22 at CCBC Resort, a clothing‑optional series of pool parties and late‑night fun running alongside IBC weekend. With poolside DJs, cruising after dark, and the signature energy of a Western Xposure–style gathering, this is where bears and their friends come to let loose in a relaxed, welcoming space just minutes from the host hotel. More info
THU: Bernadette Peters / Desert Symphony 37th Annual Gala
Bernadette Peters joins The Desert Symphony for a luminous gala evening onThursday, February 19, bringing her celebrated voice and timeless artistry to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage. Beginning with a cocktail reception and dinner before the 8 pm concert, the night offers a rare chance to experience one of Broadway’s most iconic performers sharing beloved works from the great American songbook in an intimate, elegant setting. Get tickets
FRI: Wag & Shag at the SHAG House
Wag & Shag takes place at the iconic SHAG House on Friday, February 20 from 5–8 pm, inviting guests to mix, mingle, and support the Palm Springs Animal Shelter in true midcentury‑modern style. The evening features cocktails, bites, a live auction, and exclusive experiences set against one of the city’s most distinctive backdrops, all benefiting the shelter’s lifesaving work and adoption programs. Get tickets
FRI: Black History Swings, Sings & Testifies
Sweet Baby J’ai brings a powerful Black History Month celebration to Palm Springs with Where History Swings, Sings & Testifies, an evening of music, movement, and storytelling that honors the legacy of Black artists who shaped America’s cultural landscape, on Friday, February 20 at 7 pm at Agua Caliente Casino Cascade Lounge. With dynamic performances, live musicians, and a rich blend of jazz, tap, and narrative, the show invites audiences to experience the rhythms, voices, and histories that continue to inspire generations featuring Melba Miller, Rick Taylor, Lynne Jassem, and a band of master musicians. Get tickets
FRI & SAT: Ben Jones
Ben Jones is at the Purple Room on Friday–Saturday, February 20–21 with Timeless, a sweeping celebration of 100 years of the American Songbook. Joined by acclaimed composer and musical director Ron Abel, Jones brings remarkable vocal range and theatrical nuance to a program that honors the great architects of classic American music while spotlighting contemporary voices who carry the tradition forward. Get tickets
This Week at the Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre delivers a dynamic week of music and storytelling, beginning Monday, February 16 with Aloe Blacc’s Wake Me Up Tour, showcasing the genre‑blending artist whose soulful voice and rich musical influences span hip‑hop, folk, and classic soul. On Tuesday, February 17, the Palm Springs Symphony presents From Mozart to Modern, a spirited journey through centuries of orchestral brilliance. Wednesday, February 18 brings Lucie Arnaz in Sing Happy!, a big‑band celebration of Broadway, the American Songbook, and her family’s deep ties to the desert. The week rounds out on Thursday and Friday, February 19 and 20, as Dean Z takes the stage with his acclaimed tribute to Elvis, honoring the King with the energy and authenticity that have earned him global recognition. Get tickets
This Week at the McCallum Theatre
The McCallum Theatre’s week starts on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 pm when Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a program that blends contemporary color with timeless orchestral power. On Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm, Great American Crooners brings the golden age of jazz to life with swoon‑worthy classics and behind‑the‑music stories. Friday, February 20 at 8 pm, Teatro Lirico d’Europa presents Verdi’s Rigoletto, a towering masterpiece of passion and tragedy. The week concludes Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra and Sunday, February 22 at 3 pm with Life on the Move, an inspiring exploration of global animal migrations led by ecologist Lucy Hawkes. Get tickets
FRI–SUN: McCormick’s Classic Car Auction
McCormick’s Classic Car Auction returns Friday–Sunday, February 20–22 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, showcasing more than 400 vehicles spanning nearly a century of automotive design. From rare classics to modern exotics, this outdoor event brings together collectors, enthusiasts, and first‑time buyers for a weekend celebrating the craft and excitement of car culture. More info
The Graduate
Desert TheatreWorks stages the iconic coming‑of‑age story The Graduate, running through March 8. Scripted by Terry Johnson, the production follows recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock as he’s pulled into a charged and complicated triangle with Mrs. Robinson and her daughter Elaine. Presented in the round in DTW’s intimate Blackbox Theater, the show places audiences close to the tension as this classic tale unfolds. Get tickets
In the Wake
The BENT’s production of Lisa Kron’s In the Wake runs through February 28, bringing audiences into the turbulence of the 2000 presidential election—yes, that one, with parallels that still resonate. Ellen, a political junkie, finds her convictions colliding with those of her partner and friends, exposing personal blind spots and challenging assumptions about the country. Funny, passionate, and sharp, this searing work from Palm Springs’ LGBTQ+ theater company delivers a gripping look at belief, identity, and the cost of certainty. Get tickets
Pippin
Pippin takes the stage at Revolution Stage Company through March 1, inviting audiences into Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s dazzling, meta‑theatrical journey of spectacle, seduction, and self‑discovery. Guided by the enigmatic Leading Player, this vibrant production follows young Prince Pippin through war, pleasure, politics, and illusion, all set to an iconic score and the show’s signature theatrical magic. Our theatre reviewer, Stephen Radosh, says “…this production captures the show’s central message with sincerity: sometimes the extraordinary is found in the beautifully ordinary.” Read his full review and Get tickets
Hair
Hair is on a spirited run through March 1 at Palm Canyon Theatre, channeling the raw energy and cultural revolution of the 1960s. Audiences are invited into a world of peace, love, and youthful rebellion as a tribe of free‑spirited hippies navigates identity, protest, and the power of community. With its electrifying rock score and timeless call for change, this landmark musical continues to resonate with its bold, joyful, and unapologetically revolutionary spirit. Get tickets
Camp Morning Wood
Camp Morning Wood is making its west coast premiere, presented by the new PRISM Theater at The 4707 for a run that continues through Sunday, March 22. Fresh from its Off‑Broadway success, this bold and irreverent musical follows a newly engaged couple who unexpectedly land at a gay nudist camp, setting the stage for cheeky comedy, lively songs and outrageous choreography. Get tickets
The Art of Science
The Art of Science offers an intimate one‑man performance that blends live music, immersive visuals, and thought‑provoking scientific storytelling. Created by local artist Patrick Olson and refined after a successful Off‑Broadway chapter, the show invites audiences to explore connection, consciousness, and the universe in a uniquely moving way. Complimentary 45‑minute preview performances take place Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, with Saturday 2 pm matinees newly added due to popular demand! More info
THU–SUN: Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival runs Thursdays–Sundays in Indio through March 1 with food, entertainment, and classic fair fun, celebrating our region’s rich date‑growing heritage. Visitors can explore agricultural exhibits, live music, carnival rides, cooking demonstrations, and cultural performances, all set within one of the desert’s most beloved annual traditions. More info
