#VisitHotterPalmSprings isn’t exactly a hashtag that we want to see shared on Instagram or TikTok. But the heat is a fact of life this summer and fall across the West, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Coachella Valley is not unique in experiencing the effects of climate change, but this summer has been brutal! 121 degrees on Thursday will be followed by a string of continuing triple digits. It’s been particularly hard on our tourism economy this summer, so we’re continuing our trend of recommending indoor events for this weekend.
This is the last weekend that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be in operation until October. And I’m going to make my way up to “the top of the tram” to start my weekend. The “relief” from the heat will be relative and oh-so minor: Highs are expected to be in the 90s. But that experience of lifting off the desert floor through five “life zones” before landing in the alpine forest is grand.
How much longer will the tramway – and the alpine forest survive? We get a clue from a 2010 Life After People episode “Holiday Hell”. The dry desert environment allows the tramway to survive for 120 years without mankind to maintain it; however, corrosion eventually sets in on the cable and towers, leading it to collapse into Chino Canyon. For today, I’ll be enjoying the ride and trying to keep my mind off the worst case scenario.
Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide on KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs
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Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire
Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands of all time, bring their renowned Heart & Soul Tour 2024 to Acrisure Arena on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. These two timeless artists come together for one unforgettable night of music filled with epic sets from each artist that will culminate in an encore performance with both bands on stage together. Get tickets
Ladies Night Taylor Dayne + Tiffany
The ’80s are back with a “Ladies Night” featuring Taylor Dayne and Tiffany in concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8 pm at Agua Caliente Cathedral City. Both artists are renowned for their chart-topping hits and energetic live shows (and you know we gays will show up for them, too!). Tiffany is known for her iconic song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and Taylor Dayne is famous for hits like “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back.” Be totally tubular and dress to impress because there will be fun prizes and ’80s games throughout the night including Trivia, Slinky Races, and a Big Hair Photo Contest. Get tickets
The Purple Room: Debby Holiday & The Judy Show!
Experience the soulful voice of Debby Holiday at the Purple Room Supper Club this weekend as she performs heartfelt renditions of her timeless classics in “Songs From the Heart” on Saturday, September 7 (dinner at 6, show at 8 pm). Then, on Sunday, September 8, enjoy an evening with The Judy Show!, featuring outrageous comedy, great standards, and a bevy of icons! (dinner at 5, show at 7 pm) Get tickets
Greater Joshua Tree Art Expo
The Greater Joshua Tree Art Expo takes place September 6–22 at the Joshua Tree Gallery of Contemporary Art. This juried art exposition and competition opens with a gala on Friday, September 6 from 6–9 pm followed by the public exposition being open daily from 2–6 pm. The Gallery is dedicated to showcasing diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions in a technologically advanced space, making world-class art accessible to all. More info
Sordid Lives at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Take a hilarious and heartwarming ride with the 2000 film Sordid Lives. This cult classic with an enduring popularity in Palm Springs is showing this Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 6:30 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Celebrate this comedic twist on a story of unconditional love, acceptance and “coming out” in a Texas family. The eccentric cast of characters come together when their intertwining lives prepare for the funeral of the family matriarch. Grab your friends and enjoy a night of laughter! Get tickets
Star Wars Saga Wraps Up – Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
The Palm Springs Cultural Center has been bringing you the full Star Wars Saga in epic big-screen glory, unfolding one film at a time, all summer on Saturdays at 6 pm with a pre-show and cocktails starting at 5 pm. This Saturday, September 7, the series wraps up with Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Get tickets
She Did It! Series: Clueless (1995)
The Palm Springs Cultural Center brings you a season of films directed by women: She Did It!, curated by Deserted Films. It begins this Sunday, September 8 at 6 pm with Clueless (1995) directed by Amy Heckerling. This brilliant ’90s take on Emma is so expertly crafted that it will make you wonder how Jane Austen could’ve, like, totally predicted ’90s SoCal class dynamics so perfectly. Get tickets
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
Friday, September 6
Hitchcock Retrospective: To Catch A Thief | 7 pm at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Country Dance Fridays: Codigo Line Dance with Kyle Young | 7 pm at Step by Step
Saturday, September 7
Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market | 8 am–1 pm indoors at the Palm Springs Pavilion
Allyship & Beyond – 3rd Annual Diversity & Racial Equity Conference | 9 am–12:30 pm at the Palm Springs Convention Center
Sunday, September 8
Oscar’s Sunday T-Dance | 3 pm (new start time)
