Center Stage is turning 10, and to celebrate, The LGBT Community Center of the Desert is turning back the clock to throw a big 80s party! Presented by Eisenhower Medical Center, join us at Center Stage for a freakin’ righteous time.  Cocktails & Silent Auction: 5:30PM Sit-down Dinner: 6:45PM Big 80s Party: 8:15PM Attire: Desert Festive Tickets: $195 per person (Individual tickets go on sale on September 9th) Table of 10 guest: $1950 Sponsorships beginning at $2500 The Center will be honoring their outgoing board chair, Brian Rix, for his rad 9 years of service on The Center’s Board of Directors. And, to mark the special decade occasion, they’ll be bringing you bodacious vibes with their big 80s party to close out the night. You’re gonna have to motor to get your tickets for this night of fun to the max!

For the first time, Modernism Week will offer its signature Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours during Greater Palm Springs Pride. These tours are one of the most popular events during Modernism Week but have never before been offered as an Official Pride Event, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Pride. The tours enable attendees to participate in a 2.5-hour overview of significant civic and commercial buildings, as well as residential properties located within notable Palm Springs neighborhoods. Lead by knowledgeable guides, this open-air experience offers unique, exterior perspectives of Desert Spanish and Midcentury Modern architecture, two predominant styles found in Palm Springs. From the oldest existing structure in Palm Springs, the McCallum Adobe, and the expansive grounds of the exclusive Villa Paradiso Estate, to Albert Frey’s 800 square foot “Frey House II” perched on the mountainside, passengers will gain a better understanding of the historical richness and architectural diversity found in this desert oasis.

Tour highlights include exterior views of William Krisel’s House of Tomorrow, Richard Neutra’s architectural masterpiece, the Kaufmann Desert House, Donald Wexler & Richard Harrison’s Steel Development Houses, and E. Stewart Williams’ legendary “Twin Palms” estate, the former residence of Frank Sinatra. Other architecturally significant buildings on the tour will include Palm Springs City Hall, Saint Theresa Parish, and the iconic Tramway Gas Station, now the Palm Springs Visitors Center. Check-in: Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time or risk the possibility of your seat being sold to stand-by passengers. Bus tours depart promptly. This tour is EXTERIOR VIEWS ONLY. The two and one half hour tour is $95 and is offered on the following dates and times. October 31st / 2:00 PM November 1st / 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM November 2nd / 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM

Featuring Grammy® Award-Winning artist Evelyn Champagne King and her band, the vivacious all-girl band Pulp Vixen and California favorites Probe 7. Highlights also include Channel Q - DJ Booth, DJ Baz, Keisha D, Marina Mac, and an Andrew Christian Fashion Show.

The infamous costume contest begins at 8 p.m., with sign up starting at 6:00 p.m. and over $1,500 in prizes for 4 categories - Grand Prize, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place!

Purchase your VIP Backstage ALL ACCESS ticket for only $75, which includes hosted bar, shots, beer and liquor tastings, a meet-and-greet with the artists, snacks, dedicated port-a-pottie and the coolest and scariest Halloween decorations in Palm Springs!

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Local farmers and vendors get together to showcase the fruits of their labor every Sunday from October through June. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. This occurs every Sunday In Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street, west of La Quinta City Hall off Calle Tampico. The hours are 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The Certified Farmers’ Markets are the Coachella Valley’s only State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets. That means all the fruits, vegetables, meats and other products that are on sale at the markets have been grown on California Certified farms. In addition, almost all the farms are located within a 90 mile radius of the markets (thus reducing the carbon footprint), and many of the products sold are “USDA Certified Organic.”

The Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center presents Barbara Stauffacher Solomon: Breaking all the Rules.

On Wednesdays the museum is closed. On Thursdays the hours are noon to 8:00 PM. Barbara Stauffacher Solomon (b. 1928) is a renowned San Francisco-based graphic and landscape designer best known for her 1966 supergraphics at The Sea Ranch in Northern California. Solomon’s iconic style of mixing Swiss Modernism with West Coast Pop pioneered a fresh, new look that came to be called California Cool and is recognized as a seminal moment in the history of graphic design. Barbara Stauffacher Solomon (b. 1928) is a renowned San Francisco-based graphic and landscape designer best known for her 1966 supergraphics at The Sea Ranch in Northern California. Solomon’s iconic style of mixing Swiss Modernism with West Coast Pop pioneered a fresh, new look that came to be called California Cool and is recognized as a seminal moment in the history of graphic design.

Touching History commemorates the 50th anniversary of New York’s Stonewall riots, a landmark uprising against police harassment and social injustice that sparked the gay liberation movement and the modern struggle for LGBTQ civil rights. The museum is closed on Wednesdays. Thursday the museum is open from noon to 8:00 PM Bringing together an intergenerational group of contemporary artists working in photography and collage, this exhibition explores queer kinship, care, and community through the immediacy and intimacy of touch. The ease and freedom with which many queer people today show affection is one aspect of the numerous social changes provoked by LGBTQ activists of the 1970s. For many, this is a part of daily life that we now take for granted. The artists in Touching History mine historical materials and collaborate with queer elders to examine the continued relevance of activist legacies and community organizing. By focusing on the powerful, affirming, and unruly sensation of touch, these artists forcefully embody the notion of the personal is political. This exhibition includes artists Marcela Pardo Ariza, Stephen Barker, Robert Andy Coombs, Jess T. Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre, Jonathan Molina-Garcia, Kang Seung Lee, and Joey Terrill.

The Museum is closed on Wednesdays and Thursday's hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Brave New Worlds: Exploration of Space invites you to enter the creative universes of five contemporary artists through sculpturally immersive installations.

Motivated by the legacies of Southern California as a place of artistic experimentation, a site for self-fulfillment, and a geographic zone of light and natural resources, these artists use their distinctive spatial languages to construct worlds that both challenge convention and ignite our senses. Projects include those by Kelly Akashi, Gisela Colon, Victoria Fu, Karen Lofgren, and Adee Roberson, with works that represent each artist’s understanding of our bodily connection to the world that surrounds us. The museum’s grand galleries are divided into discrete installations, each with a constellation of tactile textures, vivid colors, and soundscapes comprising a creative cosmology. Akashi composes installations from glass, metal, and wood with surprising contrasts that emphasize the visual magic of natural forms. Colon has developed a vocabulary of organic minimalism, breathing life-like and light-filled qualities into reductive forms. Fu uses film and video to create colorfully textured installations that expand the narrowness of contemporary vision into physical space. Lofgren’s sculptures represent human relationships between cultural systems, medicine and wellness, and nature. Roberson weaves archival images, sonic elements, and the aesthetics of Afro-Caribbean diaspora into her sculptural paintings and performances. Each artist approaches three-dimensional space with a bold anti-monumentality that presses against the modernist and predominantly masculine art histories that have established our understanding of 20th and 21st century abstraction. Rooted in a commitment to exploring contemporary ritual and spirit, these five artists embrace a resolutely phenomenological approach to the making of sculptural objects today. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue, to be released fall 2019.

Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living every Sunday afternoon, anytime between 11:00AM and 5:00PM, to experience our new line of skin care, Mizu Life Water, that features the best of Japanese science and nature. Complimentary event. Experience Life Water Peel Enzyme Exfoliant in store. Come with or without makeup for women. Peel is for men also.

The Desert Theatreworks presents 12 Angry Men. The stakes are high in this classic courtroom drama set in a New York Jury room in the late 1950’s on a very hot summer day, where a jury of twelve men are deciding the fate of a teenager. The verdict is nearly unanimous when a single dissenter forces them to face their own prejudices and unite their conflicting personalities in a final verdict. Now, the latest version of the classic comes to the DTW stage. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM.

The spirit of Judy Garland is alive and well and in Palm Springs at the famed Purple Room Restaurant & Stage every Sunday at 7:00! This blend of hysterical comedy and outstanding music explode into an evening of nonstop belly laughs, glamour and high camp, as celebrated entertainer Michael Holmes parodies Judy Garland, who in her 1964 television variety show, played host to some of the greatest female icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood. With a killer wardrobe and razor-sharp wit, Holmes plays and nails them all, singing your favorite songs and thrilling the audience with charm, zingers and stories. Each ticket purchased includes an automatic dinner reservation. You do not need to make a separate reservation for dining. $25 food & beverage minimum per person. Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the show for dinner and 60 minutes before the show for drinks only.

We're offering up $5 pints from local hop houses: La Quinta Brewing Co., Coachella Valley Brewing Co. and Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse. Offer valid in King's Highway, The Amigo Room and Patio every Sunday from 5:30pm 'til close.

The Palm Canyon Theatre presents The Crucible. The Thursday evening performance is at 7:00 PM. The Sunday matinee is at 2:00 PM. In the insular, Puritan community of 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, a group of young girls are found dancing in the woods, and immediately fall ill. When no earthly cause can be determined, the citizens of Salem suspect that some more sinister force may be at hand. The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s remarkable 1963 play, remains as relevant as ever, and carries with it a stern warning: in every community torn by suspicion, the most dangerous threat may be the community itself.

The Desert Rose Playhouse presents Die, Mommie, Die! directed by Robbie Wayne and  Starring Loren Freeman! Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM Ex-cabaret siren Angela Arden is no longer in love with her husband, and is disconnected from her children. In an attempt to escape her marriage so that she can be with a hunky layabout, she poisons her husband. But when she begins to suspect that her daughter and gay son are also sleeping with her paramour — and they in turn begin to suspect their mother had a role in their father’s death — everything begins to fall apart.

Get Tested Coachella Valley is a region-wide public health campaign dedicated to dramatically reducing HIV by making voluntary HIV testing standard and routine medical practice and ensuring linkage to care.

• Removing fear, judgment, and stigma by making HIV testing a medical standard-of-care for all adolescents and adults;
• Making HIV testing and access to HIV care available to everyone, including those who don’t see a doctor on a regular basis;
• Educate the community on how protect their health and prevent infection.

Testing Locations

The Dock

1695 N. Sunrise Way | Palm Springs, CA, 92262 Walk-in for a Free HIV and Hepatitis C Test! No Appointment Necessary Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Closed for Lunch 2 – 3 p.m.) Wednesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed for Lunch 12 – 1 p.m.) Prefer an appointment? Call 760-202-5937

The Salvation Army

30-400 Landau Blvd. | Cathedral City, CA, 92234 Free & confidential HIV testing and Hep C screening, first Tuesday of every month from 9:00AM -12:00 PM.

Martha's Village and Kitchen

83791 Date Ave | Indio, CA, 92201 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, anytime between 11:00AM and 6:00PM, join Wabi Sabi Japan Living for Happy Hour in our very own bar: $4 single-tastings (3oz). Our Sake profile: -Always soft, never bold -Served chilled, never hot -Fruit, floral notes, never earthy -Selected for the American palette

Prime Timers of the Desert is a social club for mature gay males, providing opportunities for its members to meet, socialize and make new friends. It is strictly social. There are no sexual references or links on this site, and no sexual activity of any kind at our events. Here are the locations of the upcoming events 10/14/19  mixer at Studio One 11 ,  5pm to 7pm 10/21/19 mixer at Escena Lounge,  5pm to 7pm 10/28/19 mixer at American Legion,  5pm to 7pm 11/4/19 mixer - Elks Lounge, 5pm to 7pm 11/11/19 mixer at Chill, 5pm to 7pm All mixers are free of charge, you are responsible for you own drinks.

Every Monday night since time immemorial, a captivated crowd at Ace Hotel & Swim Club have followed the bouncing bingo balls on a fantastic ride — a flamboyant night of sass, song and showbiz razzle-dazzle. We call it Fabulous Bingo, in memory of the night's longtime host/our PSP patron saint, the legendary Linda "Fabulous" Gerard. The festivities are presented by Palm Spring's own Bella da Ball. Reservations taken at 6:30pm, respectively.

Come test your wit at Ace Trivia hosted byBella da Ball, every Monday in the Amigo Room, and join some of the desert's greatest minds for minutiae. Put on your team shirts and come flex that big sexy brain of yours in pursuit of hot prizes and legendary fame. Sign up and go for the glory. This event is free and 21+.

Cannabis Wellness Tours is the best way for consumers to gain an education about cannabis. We provide a one of a kind, in-depth look at the many potential health benefits that cannabis can provide.

This tour is for anyone who wants to discover the health benefits of cannabis, the science of the human endocannabinoid system, safe consumption methods, and more!  Get the knowledge you need to feel confident about cannabis use!

•  See How Cannabis Is Grown!  Meet a passionate staff of growers using state of the art technology.
• Tour In Comfort on a comfortable, non-smoking bus.  We are not a party bus and no cannabis consumption is permitted during the tour.  Water and healthy snacks are provided.
• Our Health Focused Tour provides an in-depth look at the many potential health benefits that cannabis products can provide, including CBD for you and your pets.
• Enjoy a Cannabis 101 Presentation where we’ll provide an overview of cannabis terms, introduce you to the different strains of cannabis, and acquaint you with the science behind why cannabis is a healthy choice.
• Explore Products while we visit select retail shops to enjoy a guided shopping experience.
• Gain a newfound appreciation of cannabis and how it can play a wellness role in your life.
• We provide a Positive Experience – you’ll leave with the tools you need to make informed decisions about cannabis use.
• This Tour is for Everyone!  It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, experienced or a newbie.  You’ll learn something new about cannabis and how it may improve your quality of life.
• Not A “Party Bus”- discover cannabis in a safe, no pressure environment, free of judgment and stigma.  We do not partake of any cannabis during the tour.
• If you’ve heard about the health benefits of cannabis but have yet to try it, or been overwhelmed by all the products in dispensaries, we can help you find the right healthy cannabis products for you!  We also provide guidance on where to find information you can trust.Cannabis Wellness Tours provides an illuminated, educational experience, shining a light onto this very misunderstood ancient medicine.

We can’t wait to meet you!  See you on the bus!

 

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Drawing Boot Camp This class is for the beginner who wants to learn to draw as well as the established artist looking to brush up on basic skills. It is an intensive 6-week program in which participants will focus on shape, dimension, shadow and light, texture, perspective, scale, and other fundamental issues of drawing. Emphasis will be on learning to see objects in front of us in a way that makes it possible to effectively translate 3-D space to a 2-D surface. This class is based on observation. It will utilize still life, beginning with basic shapes and progressing to common objects. Each class will begin with warm-ups, much like an exercise routine. The remainder of the session will be spent focusing on a particular aspect of drawing and may include technique exercises designed to expand specific skills. Class participants should be prepared to work hard in class and are encouraged to practice on their own between sessions. Your own materials are required.  Please see website for complete list. When:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, starting October 15, 2019 | 10:00 AM to Noon (6 weeks - 12 Sessions) Cost:  $100 for Members of The Center | $125 for Non-Members Contact:  Please call 760-416-7790 - Space is limited.  Registration required.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Beginning Spanish This 10-week program is intended as an introductory course for absolute beginners in the spanish language. Bob Stark will work in the classroom to develop the four essential skills of learning Spanish: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. This class is structured to feature engaging activities, both in listening as well as in reading and writing. Students will need to purchase a textbook for this class: Easy Spanish: Step by Step by Barbara Bregstein. This popular and fun class has consistently sold out, so please make your reservations early by calling The Center at 760-416-7790. The cost of the class is $80 for members and $120 for non-members. When:  Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1:30 to 3:30 PM | Starting September 17th, 2019 Limited space available.

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce returns to Colony 29 for its annual extravaganza which is sure to set the standard for the season’s networking events. The Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs will take place on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and will include a taste of over 30 valley restaurants, wine and beer tasting, a cocktail bar, and live entertainment. Over 100 local businesses will showcase their products and services with a backdrop of the beautiful foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, the Indian Canyons, and the remarkable Colony 29 itself. Reserve your booth now!

Mix and mingle with RMCC from 5pm - 7pm on Tuesday, October 15th. Cost is $5 for Members and $20 for Future Members and Guests. Bring plenty of business cards! (Raffle items requested - it is a great way to advertise your business!)

Each Wednesday CCBC offers a $20 pass and BBQ. Come enjoy of day of fun. Burgers & Buns & Dogs & Dudes & Pool & Playing

Local farmers and vendors get together to showcase the fruits of their labor every Wednesday from October through April. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. This occurs next to the Palm Desert Chamber. The Certified Farmers’ Markets are the Coachella Valley’s only State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets. That means all the fruits, vegetables, meats and other products that are on sale at the markets have been grown on California Certified farms. In addition, almost all the farms are located within a 90 mile radius of the markets (thus reducing the carbon footprint), and many of the products sold are “USDA Certified Organic.”

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Open Air Drawing This class is for the student who wants to utilize our varied landscape and urban scenes to expand their drawing experience. We will discuss relevant ideas such as depth and scale, creating interesting compositions, isolating details for effective drawings, and use of materials in an environment that is less forgiving than the classroom. Some experience is required. For the student new to drawing we offer Drawing Boot Camp sessions which meet at the Center. Your own materials are required.  Please see website for complete list. Also important to bring for the Open Air Drawing class: a folding chair, drawing board, and the student’s favorite drawing tools. In case of rain we will meet at the designated time at the Center. When:  Wednesdays, starting October 16, 2019 | 9:00 AM to Noon (6 weeks) Cost:  $100 for Members of The Center | $125 for Non-Members Contact:  Please call 760-416-7790 - Space is limited.  Registration required.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert and Eisenhower Health presents Sexual Health in a Fetish World Please join Jonathan Bechard, MD, Internal Medicine, for a sex-positive discussion around common medical risks associated with fetish play, how to avoid them, how to talk about them with your doctor, and how to bring a health-positive voice to your desires and experimentation. This is a FREE event but space is limited. Registration is requested. Please call The Center at 760-416-7790 to sign up.

JAZZVILLE on Oct 16 welcomes Keisha D and the Hearts of Soul band live at Wang's in the Desert. Keisha D is a Palm Springs treasure and she's getting her very own star along the Walk of Stars in downtown Palm Springs! Joins us for a fantastic night of music and friendship. Proceeds from the ticket sales help fund the cost of Keisha's star. Doors open at 5:30pm with a 7 pm showtime. Dinner and drinks served throughout the show. No minimum. We encourage you to arrive early for dining to help minimize server activity and noise during the live show. Pick your seats early. Many of our shows sell out. Let Jazzville take you back in time when supper clubs and jazz joints ruled the night. We offer straight-ahead jazz, be-bop, vintage and Latin jazz. Come swing with us! Jazzville is a live jazz scene in downtown Palm Springs presented by DJ Baz at Wang's in the Desert , hosted by Jeff Wolf of 1 07.3 Mod FM. Jazzville calendar: https://www.JazzvillePalmSprings .com

The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Film Club is a free series, held on the third Thursday of the month October 2019 to December 2019 and February to April 2020. Films will start at 2:00 PM with free popcorn and water available. As 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the nineteenth amendment acknowledging women's right to vote, this year's films celebrate female empowerment. October 17th - 9 to 5 November 21st - The Devil Wears Prada December 19th - The Young Victoria February 20th - Julie and Julia March 19th - The Help April 16th - When Harry Meet Sally

WE ARE RELAUNCHING AND REBRANDING THE NEW KICK OFF TO THE WEEKEND with Among Friends. WEEKLY SPECIALS, Happy Hour 5-7 pm. and more. (must mention Among Friends at ordering) Come hang out with us. We will be ramping up each week at Blackbook with new specials, giveaways, more friends, and fun. CYA THURSDAY

The City of Palm Springs presents Village Fest Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events: VillageFest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM June through September 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Open on New Year's Day.

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop having compulsive sex.

Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living for Coffee & Tea tasting. Every Friday afternoon, anytime between 11:00AM and 6:00PM, Wabi Sabi Japan Living will take you through the different tea and coffee accessories and the different flavors of tea and coffee including Matcha, Sencha, and others, as well as a demonstration of the Syphon coffee-brewing method. This event is free for all!

Drop in @ The Center for * Movies * Games * Discussion Groups * Food * Music * Art A safe & Affirming Drop-In space for LGBTQ+ young people and allies Beginning Friday May 18, 2018

Click here for Friday, October 18th tickets. Click here for Saturday, October 19th tickets. Wanna see more of The Kinsey Sicks than you've ever seen before? Fine, come to our new show anyway. Naked Drag Queens Singing offers The Kinsey Sicks' trademark mix of gorgeous a cappella, hilarious drag, obscenity, and absurdity  with gasp-inducing political satire thrown in for bad measure. PLUS, the show features nearly a dozen new songs; the introduction of Angel, our newest demented Dragapella® darling; and a unique behind-the-queens view of The Kinsey Sicks unlike any that's been seen outside of our dressing room. Or a mens figure skating afterparty. Or Vice President Pence's shower. Ever have a burning question you've wanted to ask one of the girls  or the boys behind the girls? This show gives you the chance to scratch that infectious itch! Dinner at 6pm, Show at 8pm. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges.

The Jewels Of The Salton Sea- "It's a long way from China to the Salton Sea" says, researcher and Hollywood actress, Grace Vitali. Experience the Salton Sea as never before with a compelling soundtrack in its own right by chart-topping, and award-winning composer, arranger Steven Vitali. This documentary features many great interviews with extraordinary and inspiring people, and a special guest star appearance by the incredible actor and poet Michael Madsen, who is doing what he can to help save the Sea. From Palm Springs, California to the town of El Centro, California, near the U.S - Mexico border this film delivers in epic proportions footage and interviews that is simply breathtaking, heartfelt and full of life. In further, the film also takes you back to our researchers native land. Experience China, and other bordering countries before Grace Vitali's arrival in America. OCTOBER 18, 2019 6:00 PM Red Carpet & Social Gathering Join us for light hors d'oeuvres and complimentary champagne. Mingle with some of the cast, crew, celebrities, special guests and local public figures - Get your photo taken on the red carpet. 7:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. FILM SCREENING WORLD PREMIERE After the film - more time to mingle and post reception until 11 PM… Fundraiser for the Palm Springs Cultural Center The funds raised will be used to to help the Palm Springs Cultural Center in Palm Springs, California. Courtesy of Steven Vitali/Grace Vitali and Hollywood Dark Castle Film Production.

The Desert Theatreworks presents Mamma Mia. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM The unforgettable live hit Broadway musical spectacular Mamma Mia! has audiences coming back again and again to relive the feel-good story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads and one unforgettable trip down the aisle. Young bride-to-be Sophie wants nothing more than to have her father at her wedding. But there's a small problem: She has no idea which of mom's three former boyfriends might be the guy. So, Sophie invites them all to the festivities at her mother's Greek isle taverna, and mayhem ensues. The show's tale of enduring love and friendship features all the beloved hit songs by ABBA, including "Dancing Queen.

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. Formed loosely in the late ‘60s at college in Champaign, IL, REO (named after the precursor to the light truck) rode to gigs in station wagons, hopping from small gigs to even tinier gigs, just to get their name out. It worked, as fans quickly realized there was much more going on here than your average college party band. By the early ‘70s, the band’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording, jumpstarted the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. It carved a path that was eventually followed by STYX, Kansas, Cheap Trick and more. Platinum albums and freeform FM radio staples such as “Ridin’ The Storm Out” followed, setting the stage for 1980’s explosive Hi Infidelity (received the Recording Industry Association of America®’s 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the U.S.). REO rode the top of the charts with a RIAA-certified 22 million albums sold in the U.S. and 40 million around the globe, with a string of gold and platinum records and international hit singles. In 1994, when many rock bands of their era had either broken up, or were feeling like their days were numbered, the REO team came up with a co-headline tour concept that breathed new life into the world of touring. The “Can’t Stop Rockin’” amphitheater tour featuring Fleetwood Mac, REO, and Pat Benatar was a huge success and blazed the trail for the very popular co-headline tours that are seen nationwide today. Today, fully established with songs on the radio in every city and town they ever set foot in, REO Speedwagon still has that Midwest work ethic. The band has gone on stage and in the studio to work– dozens of albums, thousands of concerts, and countless radio spins. Their eyes have always been on the future and on the road – not a year has gone by where REO Speedwagon didn’t perform live, thrilling fans with hit filled sets.

The Palm Springs Certified Farmer's Market is next to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The market will feature a variety of California Farmers and Value Added Vendors who will be selling fresh Summer fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, organic coffee, flowers, rugelah, prepared foods, soups, herb-infused chocolates, soaps, and more! They will also include music by local musicians, food demonstrations, and a variety of special events each week. Verified customers will be able to use SNAP/EBT cards, and be able to take advantage of a Federal Grant Market Match Incentive up to $10 extra dollars per week (per verified customer who spends $10 on EBT). WIC Mothers, WIC and Senior Farmers Nutrition Market Program coupons will also be honored at the markets, and a match program of up to $10 for verified customers who spend $10 at CFM will be available. The Certified Farmers’ Market is proud to host a live summer concert series featuring youth performers of the Coachella Valley on the Pavilion Stage during our indoor Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. From singing and dancing to African percussion instruments there’s something for everyone. All performances are free to the public and take place during the Market hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Casual Concours XI is the eleventh annual gathering of significant post-war automobiles, with over 100 museum-quality cars on display. The finest midcentury car show in the Coachella Valley, Casual Concours reflects the unique collector car culture of Palm Springs, with dominant displays of rarely seen luxury cars of the 1950s–80s and a focus on styling, color, luxury features, historical significance and showroom condition—in other words, midcentury glamour! This year, our featured Marques are Thunderbird and Avanti. Many of the finest vintage cars in Southern California can be found in Palm Springs, and on display at this show. If you're a fan of gasoline & glamour, midcentury design, and push-button culture, this is the event for you! Organized by Great Autos of Yesteryear, a Southern California LGBTQ car club with coordinators in over a dozen cities, and sponsored by Porsche Palm Springs. For more information, visit greatautos.org. Proceeds from the event benefit Sanctuary, a transitional housing program and foster care specifically designed to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community of foster youth transitioning to adulthood. For more information, visit www.sanctuarypalmsprings.org.

This self-guided, self-drive tour, produced by The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS), showcases classic modern architecture in a variety of homes across Palm Springs diverse neighborhoods. You'll walk back in time to the Rat Pack and the Brady Bunch and visit 6 vibrant homes in 6 very different neighborhoods. The homes were selected to present a variety of interior styles and accents from whimsical to classic midcentury. Among these homes is the one where Hugh Kaptur lived with his family for many years which still has many of the original features. Several of the homes will have vintage cars in the driveways and all homes will have snappily dressed docents available to give you the skinny on the home. Net proceeds from this tour will benefit ONE-PS, an all-volunteer non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all of Palm Springs residents (ONE-PS.org) It’s a great tour for a great cause. Things to Know Self-drive, self-guided tour. Please arrive at the time on your ticket. Check-in closes at 12:30 p.m. Ages 12 and older Ample street parking at homes. Photography at the discretion of the homeowner. Private homes are not wheelchair accessible. No food, beverages, pets or smoking permitted in homes. Restrooms in homes are not available. The organizer of this event is ONE- PS. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Ukulele Starting OCTOBER 5th, 2019 | 10 Week Session Designed for beginners and even those with no previous music experience! This lovely little instrument is easy and great fun to play!  Students will learn the basics of music and a huge selection of songs decided by group consensus. Note: Ukuleles not included, please bring your own. 10% discount on ukuleles at The Master Musician store in PS when you mention Eric Pytryga’s class @ The Center! Registration required - Limited Space. To sign-up or for more information please call The Center @ 760-416-7790 If you have specific questions, please contact Eric Pytryga: 442-666-4600 or musicteach@live.com About the Instructor:  Eric Pytryga has been teaching the guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, drums and piano for well over 20 years and specializes exclusively in Adult Beginners and Children.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Livin' Lovin' Latin Partner Dancing Starting OCTOBER 19th, 2019 | Session runs thru December 2019 | First 4-weeks: drop-in, followed by two 4-week sessions Many of the dances have the same basic patterns, so several dances can be learned simultaneously, progressing from slower dances (Bolero/Rumba), to medium speed (Cha-Cha), to fast (Salsa/Mambo). No experience or partner is needed to get started. After learning the basics, participants practice together and change partners frequently, encouraging better practice with different partners, and great social interactions. Cost:  Center Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10 About the Instructor Geno Russo: Geno's career has spanned over 60 years from being a performer on stage, a ballroom and Latin dance competitor, a choreographer, and in “Learn To Dance” instructional videos. Geno co-founded a non-profit organization called "Connecting Through Dance" from 2000 through 2008. The mission was to bring diverse groups of people together to connect through dance. He has also trained same-sex dancers competing at the Gay Games and performing for the San Francisco Gay Pride Celebration. Geno is known to be a super-clear, funny and very experienced dance instructor.

The City of Coachella, in partnership with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, are hosting their Third Annual Tacos, Tequila, & Chavelas Festival on Saturday, October 19^th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Veterans Memorial Park. The event features a live DJ, mechanical bull rides, roping and corn hole games, food booths and aguas frescas! More than a dozen taco vendors competed last year for the “Best of Festival” title. Attendees can sample all participating restaurants tacos for only $20, or combine taco tasting with a signature handcrafted Coachavela for $25! Last year this event sold out; we strongly recommend you purchase your ticket in advance by clicking HERE.  A ticket must be purchased to enter the event venue. Come join us and party Coachella style!  Veterans Memorial Park is located at 1500 4^th St., Coachella.  Parking is free for this event.  For additional information contact the Chamber at 760.347.0676.

Saturday, October 12th - Fran Drescher

Saturday, October 19th - Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho makes her Outlandish debut.  Synonymous with   stand-up comedy that is both gut-wrenchingly hilarious, Margaret's ground-breaking and controversial work has played to sold-out houses across the nation and led to numerous appearances in television and film.

Saturday, October 26th - Coco Peru

Saturday, November 2nd - Miss Richfield 1981

Drag superstar and Palm Springs Tourism ambassador Miss Richfield 1981 returns to Outlandish for her annual Pride weekend performance.  In her new show,  "Gender Fluids" Miss R will attempt to find non-binary answers to our increasingly complex world.  With a healthy heap of help from the audience, this show celebrates ALL the genders-old and new!

Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th - Leslie Jordan

In "Overexposed", Leslie gives the audience a behind the scenes look at his childhood and career, looking back at his flamboyant youth raised as a Southern Baptist and offering treasured anecdotes from his renowned stage and television performances.

Saturday, November 23rd and Twice on Sunday, November 24th (5:00 and 8:00 p.m.) - Randy Rainbow

Guys pack CCBC Resort Hotel in Palm Springs every month for CumUnion, the international play party for men, now held in more than 40 locations worldwide. We invite fun and friendly men of all races and types, ages 18+, to join us at CCBC Resort.  Party starts at 10:00pm. Entry is just $27 which includes a private locker (bring your own lock) and gives you access to indoor and outdoor play areas including dark rooms, a military-themed play area, a dungeon, the infamous “Walk”, and more. Towels and bottled water are provided.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert hosts a Prostate Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month from 4:00 to 5:00 PM This group is intended for all men, from the recently diagnosed, to the long-term survivor and is facilitated by a gay man who is also a Prostate Cancer Survivor. This group is FREE to attend.  No sign-up required. For questions or additional information, please call The Center at 760-416-7790

The Palm Springs Police Department invites the public to the ALICE (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate) Active Shooter/Killer training. This workshop will be at the Palm Springs Convention Center on October 22nd, 2019 at 6pm. Guests will learn how to better prepare for an active shooter/killer event.