The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents: Open-Play Bridge

Come have some fun and enjoy playing Bridge!

$3.00 to play for members, $6.00 for non-members.
Members save even more by purchasing a book of 5 coupons for $10.00!

The work of architect Hugh M. Kaptur (b. 1931) is the subject of an exhibition at Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center in Spring 2019.

This exhibit is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday the museum is open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The museum is closed on Wednesdays. The Museum is free on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Kaptur is a visionary designer who practiced in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley area from the late 1950s through the early 2000s. With more than 200 built projects in the area—residential, commercial, and institutional—he played a significant role in the architectural development of Palm Springs.

Many of his designs are considered among the most creative and innovative of the era. Somewhat less well known, at least beyond the Coachella Valley, than the generation of Desert Modern architects that preceded him (Wexler, Cody, Williams, Frey, Krisel, and others), this will be the first museum exhibition of Kaptur’s body of work and reinforces the museum’s commitment to telling the story of Palm Springs architecture and design.In 2015, Kaptur gifted his archive of architectural drawings, models, slides, and other materials to the Palm Springs Art Museum and many of the archival materials will be included in the exhibition.

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

Join the Desert Business Associaiton’s DBA Business and Community Service Awards.

This year the honorees are:

Business of the Year – Compass Rose Financial Planning

Business Person of the Year – Mark Duebner, Mark Duebner Design

Outstanding Community Service Organization – Coachella Valley  Repertory

Outstanding Community Service Leader –  Lynn Hammond

DBA will also recognize the 2019 Legacy Award Recipient and three Student Education Recipients.

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+.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Intermediate Spanish.

The next Intermediate Spanish class will begin April 2nd, 2019 and continue for 8 weeks. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Required Textbook for class is Easy Spanish Step-By-Step by Barbara Bregstein [Available from Amazon.com]

Cost: $80 Members – $120 Non-Members

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Trans Tuesdays:

Programs and services @ The Center are made for everyone in our community. If you’re transgender, we’ve built programming specifically for you. Every Tuesday evening, come by The Center for Trans Tuesdays.

Schedule and topics listed below:

1st Tuesday – Trans Talk
Open to all Trans / Intersex, significant others / close family
Two groups; MTF and FTM to discuss issues that are specific to each group.

2nd Tuesday – Peer-Led Support Group
Open to all Trans / Intersex, significant others / close family

3rd Tuesday – Trans 2.0
Open to all Trans / Intersex, significant others / Allies
Speakers and other resources that will deal with topics of interest to the group.

4th Tuesday – Trans Lounge
Open to all Trans / Intersex, significant others / Allies
A social time for movies, games, activities and celebrations.

Please feel free to wear what makes you comfortable. NO COST TO ATTEND.

Each Wednesday CCBC offers a $20 pass and BBQ.

Come enjoy of day of fun.

Burgers & Buns & Dogs & Dudes & Pool & Playing

LGBTQ Mecca Event:

Come hang out with us and community partners on the third Wednesday of every month from 11 AM – 5 PM @ the Mecca Family & Farmworker Resource Center in Mecca!  Connect with other #LGBTQ folks, and find community support.  If you’re a parent / individual looking for support, this space is also for you!

Creating a safe & affirming space for LGBTQ folks + allies.

For more info please stop by or Call 760-416-7790 Ext 155 (Miguel Navarro).

The Scott Hines Mental Health Clinic @ The LGBT Center is offering a therapy group free of charge for gay men who are long term survivors living with HIV.  This is a closed group (not drop-in) that meets for 12 weekly sessions, starting April 24th, facilitated by an AMFT therapist who will provide structured therapeutic exercises to process unresolved losses, strengthen resilience, and develop strategies for aging well with HIV.

If you are interested in signing up, please email Dr. G at drgover@thecenterps.org or call Clay at 760-416-7899 ext. 175.  You’ll be contacted for a brief intake screening.  This therapy group is offered at no cost for participants.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents: Open-Play Bridge

Come have some fun and enjoy playing Bridge!

$3.00 to play for members, $6.00 for non-members.
Members save even more by purchasing a book of 5 coupons for $10.00!

Hi, folks! Please join us for our next Center Social @ Grand Central Palm Springs on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 5:30 PM – 7 PM 🧡

When it’s time to meet new people or reconnect with friends, it’s time for Center Social! 🙌 See you soon Vibrant Community!

Grease is still the word…

End the school year right…Join us at 6:00 PM for the wildest cocktail party in the form of a high school carnival. Many booths to play the classic games, win silly prizes and meet the community. Along with a mini Antiuque Car Show & a sock Hop with DJ Galaxy.
As always a special dress-up award goes to best costume.

Now with Our Media Sponsor KGAY 106.5 fm & Gay Desert Guide.

People can enter for a chance to become a finalist to win a VACAYA Cruise trip with KGAY.

Doors Open at 7:30 PM (7:25 for VIP bracelet holders sold at the carnival)
Grease Interactive Singalong at 8.

Tickets $15.83

Wednesdays, laugh out loud at Belly Flop — our weekly stand-up series. On May 22nd, Andy Haynes, Brandon Wardell and Ayo Edibri makes us laugh in the Amigo Room.

Wednesdays, laugh out loud at Belly Flop — our weekly stand-up series. Tonight, Andy Haynes makes us laugh.

May 29

Drennon & Frennons, featuring  Drennon Davis and Ian Abramson

The LGBT Community Center of the Desert presents Conversational Spanish Group

Join us as we meet up and casually put our Spanish skills to use through conversation!

You are welcome to join even if you are a beginning Spanish student.
This is a FREE study-discussion group, welcome to all levels who would like to use conversational Spanish to maintain and/or improve their skills.

**Donations are appreciated to cover room rental/administrative expenses.

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.

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents: Games, Friends & More

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 Night Tickets

Click here for Saturday Night Tickets

It was Jo Anne Worley’s crazy brand of humor which landed her a four-year stint on the highly successful, innovative, television series “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in.” Her instinctive comedy timing and irrepressible laugh made her a favorite with audiences. Jo Anne is the girl that put the “Laugh” in Laugh-in.

She appeared on Broadway in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and GREASE. As well as doing FOLLIES tor the Encore series and ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY at the famed Zigfeld Theatre in New York City.

She has starred in the National companies of ANNIE, CARNIVAL, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and THE WIZARD OF OZ. She has toured extensively with (to name a few): MAME, HELLO, DOLLY, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, ANYTHING GOES, CALL ME MADAM, NUNSENSE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and GYPSY, for which she won her 5th Drama-Logue Award. She recently appeared in WICKED in the Los Angeles production as Madam Morrible.
Mr. Worley’s work runs the gamut from television, movies, and stage productions, night clubs, to game shows, talk shows, commercials and cartoons, including the voice of the Wardrobe in the Academy Award winning BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

On television she was on THE WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE and THE VIEW. She was also on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

Netflix will be showing “Still Laughing”, as of April 14, a special variety show with clips from the original show.

Jo Anne serves as president of ACTORS AND OTHER FOR ANIMALS, a charitable organization which promotes humane treatment for all animals.

Dinner Reservations: 6pm, Show: 8pm.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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.

Join Just Fabulous for the Success Factor Book Signing.

What is that elusive quality, that X factor that makes some people wildly successful? By asking some of the most notable leaders in the world, actor, author, and producer Sean Kanan and entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jill Liberman might just have found the answers. In this compilation, sit at the feet of Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Jason Alexander, Sara Blakely, Don King, and more to learn the truth about success.

The Saguaro announces their Memorial Day Weekend programming (Saturday, May 25) with Coachella and Lightening In A Bottle performing artists Subsuelo taking the poolside stage for modern Latin vibes all afternoon.

Subsuelo is a global bass crew based in Los Angeles that experiments with futuristic dance parties and old-school tropical music.

Along with the DJs, Subsuelo also features a live flamenco band that performs traditional Cante Jondo and experiments with genre-bending fusions and collaborations. 

Set Times:

Subsuelo 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sabio 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

The Saguaro promises days and nights of uncomplicated fun at the most colorful hotel in Palm Springs where there are few rooms still available for the weekend that unofficially launches summer!

Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living Saturday, May 25th, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM for Sake Pairing with small bites. Sake pairs well with all different types of foods and tastes. We will explore a variety of flavors, teach the basics about Sake while you experience our Sake profile which is:

• Always soft, never bold
• Served chilled, never hot
• Fruit, floral notes, never earthy
• Selected for the American palette

Class is limited to 24 individuals.

Ticket $22

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.”

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.

Join Just Fabulous for Splash Book Signing.

Splash, by Tim Street-Porter and Annie Kelly, provides the inspiration for anyone designing, or dreaming about, their own pool. This celebration of the style, design, and joy that pools bring to us brims with over 200 glamorous photographs. Ranging from beautifully landscaped backyards to dramatic beaches and tropical paradise surroundings, the stunning pool locales show creative examples of pools as architecture and organic forms.

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.

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.

This is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our Memorial Service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. In their honor, we highlight the Service with a fly-by and flower drop from a World War II B-25 Mitchell Bomber of over 3,000 red and white carnations. This most impressive ceremony is our way of saluting our fallen comrades. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home.

Many flight exhibitions and activities are scheduled all day long with the Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 PM. There also will be food and music and lots of fun! Please join us for this very unique and important day!

Sonoma County is the second “gayest” metropolitan area in the nation. Sonoma County Pride is dedicated to enhancing the lives and well being of their LGBTQI community and allies throughout Sonoma County, and we hope to see you getting jiggy with this year at their 2019 Pride!

Thursday evening performance is at 7:00 PM        Sunday matinee is at 2:00 PM

Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play.

Premiere queer global streaming network Revry presents QueerX, the 4^th annual queer music, film, and industry festival.

Click here for the schedule

Friday May 31st

Club Nirvana Rooftop Deck – 303 Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 – 6 PM to 10 PM – No Cover

Join us for a special edition of Rainbow Friday’s “Happy Hour Pride Kick Off Party” at Club Nirvana! Enjoy Rooftop Views, Cocktails and Special Nibbles! Watch the sunset and get the weekend off to a Prideful start!

The Black Market Trust are an American Traditional Pop/Vocal Jazz group from Los Angeles who combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Consisting of five world class musicians who have traveled the globe recording and performing on the worlds biggest stages and with musics most renowned artists, The Black Market Trust capitalize on their experience and pedigree to deliver a high energy, crowd pleasing performance filled with some of the best songs ever written.

The live show features material from The Great American Songbook infused with Djangos romantic and virtuosic flavor.  Add some intricate vocal harmonies, a dash of Rat Pack-style comedy and its clear to audiences why The Black Market Trust have quickly earned a reputation as one of the premier live acts performing in music today. Be transported as they meld two distinctly different vibes- one of a gypsy campfire, the other a slick metropolitan nightclub- into a cohesive, stylish sound.

Dinner at 6pm, Show at 8pm.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over 3 million copies. Morning Wood has been certified gold and Greatest Hits has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer for My Horses. In 2011 Rodney partnered with the ACA (American Country Awards) by presenting at their awards show and hosting the American Country New Year’s Eve Live show on Fox. According to Pollstar, Rodney has been one of the top ten highest grossing touring comedians for the last ten years and among the top 5 the last several years. Rodney is on track to be in the top 5 again this year. He regularly performs to sold-out crowds across the US and Canada. His latest Netflix special ‘Here Comes The Truth” is available now.