Amsterdam Pride weekend is underway and I’m embedded with BearCruise.com for the celebration. This corresponds with another big event — the anniversary of me purchasing and hitting the reset button on KGAY 106.5 Radio on August 1, 2021.
This is our 4th anniversary under my ownership, but the station actually began on Christmas Day 2018. (It was less than a year into the previous non-profit structure that we left en masse and sat out the next two COVID-filled years from the sidelines. So this Christmas will be the 7th anniversary of KGAY’s existence.) Hiccup aside, I’ve been so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.
I started Gay Desert Guide some 12 years ago on Labor Day weekend 2013. We begin our 13th year of service to the community and have become the top destination for LGBTQ+ businesses, info, news and events. We’ll relaunch our website next month.
I’m proud to lead the charge for many initiatives in the Coachella Valley. We support our businesses, hospitality industry and non-profits. They look to us to help promote, market and advertise for the things we believe in.
We take pride in being selective about who we work with. If a business advertises with us, it’s because they have shown a genuine interest in our community and core values. Those who chose not to support us are conspicuous by their absence.
We will continue to be a voice for each letter of the LGBTQ+ alphabet as well as for our allies. I have thoroughly enjoyed growing our media brands and thank each of you for your support and feedback.
My team of over 20 people are carrying out our mission and interacting with you and we meet regularly to look at ways we can be better at what we do.
So as another milestone is achieved, I have you to thank for our success. “You” may be as an advertiser, a listener, a #SupportYourStation contributor, a viewer of our content, a community partner, a friend…
We do it all for “you” and look forward to doing so for many more years to come.
Brad Fuhr, your K-Gay Desert Guide
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Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is in full swing, running through Sunday, August 17—serving up three weeks of sizzling specials and delicious discoveries. With a $10 wristband, available from the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce or participating nonprofits, you’ll unlock exclusive deals at dozens of local restaurants. It’s a win-win: enjoy tasty bites, cool treats, and culinary adventures while supporting vital nonprofit programs across the Coachella Valley. Come hungry and celebrate the season with flavor and community! More info
Bonnie G – Torch Songs with a Twist
Get ready for heartbreak and hilarity on Friday, August 1 from 7:30–9 pm, when Bonnie G. takes the stage at the Palm Springs Cultural Center for Torch Songs With a Twist. Part of the Cabaret A La Carte series, this cheeky evening blends sultry ballads, sassy anthems, and psychic flair into a cabaret cocktail of love gone wrong. With musical direction by Kevin Tokarz and complimentary adult beverages, it’s a night of big feelings, bold laughs, and Bonnie G.’s signature wink. Get tickets
Queer Women’s Tea Dance
Celebrate community, connection, and queer joy at the Queer Women’s Tea Dance on Sunday, August 3 from 3–6 pm at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Inspired by the original gay tea dances of the 50s and 60s, this vibrant afternoon gathering offers a welcoming space for women to unwind, dance, and socialize before the week begins. Hosted by The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert and featuring music by Ay-Lex Song, the event honors LGBTQ+ history while creating new memories! More info
Jimmy O Yang – Big & Tall Tour
Comedy heavyweight Jimmy O. Yang brings his Big & Tall Tour to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Friday, August 1 at 8 pm. With credits like Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians, and Space Force, Jimmy’s razor-sharp humor and viral standup chops promise a night of nonstop laughs. Get tickets
The Birds
Feather your Friday night plans with flair—The Birds lands at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Friday, August 1 at 7 pm for a scream-worthy screening that’s equal parts thriller and camp classic. Hitchcock’s avian apocalypse delivers drama, fierce fashion, and fabulous leading ladies in peril—all the makings of a queer cult favorite. Get tickets
Tour de Big Bear 2025
Pedal into adventure at the Tour de Big Bear on Saturday, August 2—a full day of cycling excitement set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bear Lake. With road routes ranging from 5K to 100 miles, plus Dirty Cub/Dirty Bear gravel rides and the new Dirty Burro mountain bike race, there’s a challenge for every rider. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or soaking up alpine scenery, this high-altitude ride delivers fresh air and lots of cycling camaraderie. More info
Solar Sessions at Royal Sun
Solar Sessions returns to Royal Sun Palm Springs each Saturday with a sun-drenched soundtrack curated by underground DJ collectives and global talent. From emerging voices to seasoned performers, the weekly poolside series celebrates eclectic soundscapes in a vibrant desert setting. Join the community at High Moon Pool Bar this Saturday, August 2 from 12–6 pm. More info
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Aug 1
Food Truck Fridays | 5–10 pm in Downtown Indio
Saturday, Aug 2
LGBTQIA Higher Powered OA Meeting | 11:30 am at Sunny Dunes Clubhouse
Country Dance Saturdays: Call Me Señorita Line Dance with Andrew Jimenez | 7 pm at Step by Step
Sunday, Aug 3
Guided Hikes | 11 am & 1:30 pm at San Jacinto State Park (Tramway Mountain Station)
Sunday Stomp Line Dancing | 6–10 pm at Reforma
