Gay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 4, 2024 | KGAY 106.5 & 92.1 Palm Springs

Be You was the theme for Palm Springs Pride this year – and it lived up to its theme. I love the free expression of gender identity, kinks, fetishes and support that is shown throughout the weekend – and especially at the parade.

We heard comments about how safe and included visitors felt being here in our bubble. But we know that outside this land of Oz things are a little more like Kansas.

In Monday’s Los Angeles Times, an article titled “Trump’s culture of retribution has swept through American life” (paywall) gives me pause in the election week.

Essentially, it chronicles everyday people trying to do their jobs as poll workers, teachers, librarians and other upholders of our laws and constitution. They are fighting the culture of hate, retribution and violence that been amped up this cycle. That causes a chilling effect on many, and has given rise to threats, especially from white males, according to the article.

We celebrated Pride like — as Prince once sang — like it was 1999. Let’s just hope that after the election it’s not like the lyrics his song and the party’s over:

Everybody’s got a bomb
We could all die any day, aw
But before I’ll let that happen
I’ll dance my life away, oh-oh-oh

They say, 2000-00, party over
Oops, out of time
We’re runnin’ outta time
So tonight we gonna party like it’s 1999

Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide on KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs

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Some Enchanted Evening

The McCallum Theatre presents Some Enchanted Evening on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 pm. Led by Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III and social media sensation Stella Katherine Cole, the show leads audiences on a jazz-inspired journey through Broadway’s greatest hits from the Golden Age of yesterday to the freshest hits of today. From Hammerstein to Hamilton and everything in between, this multi-disciplinary musical mashup also showcases Jabu Graybeal, a one-of-a-kind talent and tap-dancing star. Get tickets

I’m Speaking: Life Post-Military

Join an evening of healing and connection at I’m Speaking: Life Post-Military on Thursday, November 7 at 6 pm at the Masters Lounge at Desert Princess. Female veterans will share their stories, focusing on themes of health, spirituality, wellness, and transitioning from military to civilian life. The event includes a community healing meditation and candle lighting. Get tickets

Paws & Claws Pawty

Join Mara Brown and Lori Chevalier for a purr-fect evening at the Paws & Claws Pawty on Thursday, November 7, from 4–7 pm in Palm Desert, benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing cocktails, silent auction, and entertainment by The Dreamboats. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while having a paw-sitively good time! Get tickets

Next to Normal

CVRep presents Next to Normal from November 6–17. This heartbreaking and moving musical follows a family’s struggle with depression and mental health through powerful songs, comedic and chaotic settings, and prevailing characters. Over the course of the show the family ultimately learns how to see each other for who they truly are and finds a sense of ‘normal.’ Join CVRep for this cathartic and empathetic modern-day musical masterpiece with soaring rock music and unforgettable characters. Get tickets

8th Annual NoirCon

Join the 8th annual NoirCon from Thursday–Sunday, November 7–10, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Immerse yourself in the world of noir literature, film, and art with captivating panels, speakers, film screenings, author events, and more. This year’s film lineup includes classics like Chinatown, Vanishing Point, and Brick, as well as modern gems like The Limey and After Dark, My Sweet. Dive into the shadows of noir! More info