Celebrity in Palm Springs can range from a Marilyn Monroe look-alike to Barry Manilow. We love our walk of stars, our sightings at local restaurants and bars, and the folklore …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 13, 2023

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Nov 10-12, 2023
Earlier this year, Tom Swan Hernandez presented myself and John Taylor with AMVETS Post 66 Business of the Year award. We were grateful to Tom, whose tireless work to recognize …

Gay Desert Guide: Palm Springs Pride Weekend Nov 3-5, 2023
I’m going to keep it short and sweet today: There’s no excuse for you not to find community, marvel at our wonderful LGBTQ+ pride events and overall have a good …

Gay Desert Guide: Palm Springs Pride Week of Oct. 30, 2023
Palm Springs Pride week is much more than just the circuit parties, the many stages of great entertainment and the Pride parade. “The Pride Experience” highlights the diversity that Ron …

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Oct. 20-22, 2023
Two short weeks will bring us to “Drag Now, Drag Forever” and the 2023 edition of Palm Springs Pride in Palm Springs. It’s our “Superbowl” (hope I don’t get sued …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Oct. 16, 2023
It’s one of our busier weeks in Greater Palm Springs with a variety of ways to stay involved, support and participate in activities that serve our LGBTQ+ vibrant communities. The …

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Oct. 13-15, 2023
Hockey season gets underway Friday night, Oct 13 at Acrisure Arena. But the sport is embroiled in controversy over a new NHL policy banning “Pride Tape” and reversing years of …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Oct. 9, 2023
I’m Comin’ Out – Diana Ross once sang, and it became a gay anthem. Nile Rogers co-wrote the song after an experience in a prominent Manhattan transgender club, GG’s Barnum …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Oct. 2, 2023
Had the writer’s strike not gotten resolved, many of you may have rediscovered live theatre productions to get your fix of entertainment. The valley has a rich tradition in theatre, …

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Sept. 22-24, 2023
Today I’m again grateful for my 65 years on the planet, and thanks for all the birthday wishes this week. I was also struck by those of you who came …