Join the Desert Theatreworks as we raise a glass for this terrific comedy, The Savannah Sipping Society from the comedic minds of the Golden Girls. Sunday matinee's are at 2:00 PM “It’s never too late to make new old friends” In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women all needing to escape their day-to-day routines are drawn together by an impromptu happy hour. They decide it's high time to reclaim their enthusiasm for life. Over the course of six months, fueled by laughter, hilarious misadventures and the occasional liquid refreshment, these women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their own new lives.

Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival celebrates its' 12th anniversary at the Palm Springs Cultural Center in Palm Springs, California. The festival will run for two weekends: September 19 through the 22 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center  and September 27 and 28 at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City. Each weekend will feature original content as well as question and answer sessions with the filmmakers. Cinema Diverse is dedicated to advancing and further strengthening our diverse gay community through the establishment of a world-class film festival that presents lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema from around the world. Click here for the daily schedule. All Access Passes, Six-Packs, and Tickets are now available at the Palm Springs Cultural Center Box Office, 2300 Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA. The PS Cultural Center Box Office is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to close.

Throughout Women’s Week the Barba Gallery in Palm Springs will feature a special exhibit designed to celebrate the work of the Lesbian art community. JUNE MAZER LESBIAN ARCHIVES / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / Free It may be the largest archive in the world dedicated to preserving and promoting Lesbian culture. OPENING NIGHT PARTY / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM / $20.00

The Art Exhibit will be followed by an Opening Night Party to kick-off the week and to meet the artists and other participants in the upcoming events.  Angie Whitney will be performing.

MONDAY, September 30th

JUNE MAZER RECEPTION / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 1:00 to 3:00 PM / $15.00

STORMY MONDAY BLUES PARTY / Oscar's, (125 E. Tahquitz Way) / 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM / $25.00

The musical story of the struggles of Black women as told by the great female blues singers like Gladys Bentley an openly gay lesbian.

TUESDAY, October 1st

CV OLOC Breakfast - Love and Happiness after 50 with Angie Harvey / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / $18.00

Angie Harvey - one of the country's most popular motivational speakers in the Lesbian community - brings this message home. Breakfast included.

FOOD & WINE TASTING FEMALE CHEFS / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM / $30.00

ROSE MALLETT Tribute to SARAH VAUGHAN / Oscar' (125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way) / 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM / $30.00

A celebration of the greatest voice in jazz music with the splendid jazz diva Rose Mallett.

THURSDAY, October 3rd

POWER GATHERING / Palm Springs Women’s Club (314 S. Cahuilla) /9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Film at 1:00 PM) / $39.00 (includes lunch)

A gathering to discuss current events and what direction Lesbians and their female allies will take to become a strong collective voice in today's environment.

ROWAN JAZZ PARTY / The Palm Springs Rowan Rooftop (100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way) / 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM / $30.00  (Singles Meet and Greet, 6-7pm - $15 (Also available at the door) Free with ticket to Pre-Jazz Party)

Each year the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival kick-offs with a Pre-Jazz Party. This year includes a Singles Meet and Greet. Don’t miss this grand celebration, poolside at the fabulous 4-star Rowan Hotel.

FRIDAY, October 4th

DANCE with BrockusRed / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM / $38.50

Presented by Astonish Events - a moving program of dance with Brocus Red, blurring modern dance with jazz techniques.

PALM SPRINGS WOMEN'S JAZZ FESTIVAL / Indian Wells Theater (37500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211) / 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM / $75.00

The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival returns for the 6th year with two evenings devoted to a stellar line-up of music and performances by the leading female jazz musicians featuring Maysa & Jazz in Pink

SATURDAY, October 5th

L-FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT / Mission Hills Country Club (34600 Mission Hills Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA) 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM / $175.00

The popular L-Fund annual charity golf tournament at the world-class Mission Hills course invites female golfers to join in for a round of golf and lunch.

TRIBUTE to LESBIAN POETS / Palm Springs Women's Club (314 S. Cahuilla Road) / 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM / $20.00

A Tribute to Lesbian poets including June Jordan, Andrienne Rich and many others whose work has been a major influence on the lives of women.

PALM SPRINGS WOMEN'S JAZZ FESTIVAL / Indian Wells Theater (37500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211) / 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM / $75.00

The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival returns for the 6th year with two evenings devoted to a stellar line-up of music and performances by the leading female jazz musicians featuring Judith Hill & Jazz Antiqua.

SUNDAY, October 6th

A SALUTE to GIRL GROUPS / Cascade Lounge - Spa Resort Casino (401 E Amado Road) / 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM / $30.00

So for those of you who want to reminisce about the good old days back when girl groups were sexy, glamorous and soulful, you will not want to miss the Soultown Girls. Click here for a detailed schedule of events Click for for a detailed Party Schedule Click here for hotels and vacation rentals

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

Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living daily for a Sake or Shochu tasting at our in-store bar! -Always soft, never bold -Served chilled, never hot -Fruit, floral notes, never earthy -Selected for the American palette Flight of 3 Sakes $10! Store/Bar hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday: 11:00AM - 9:30PM Friday & Saturday: 11:00AM - 6:00PM

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.

The Museum is closed on Wednesdays. Thursdays' hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM A generous member of the museum’s Legacy Circle, William G. Butler has promised his art collection to the museum, as well as support for its ongoing preservation. Many of these works, which have been included in exhibitions at all three museum locations, have already been gifted. They include seventy-three works of contemporary sculpture, design objects, and photography from the 1960s to the present. Butler’s gifts augment the museum’s photography collection in several key ways, including a focus on architecture and the built environment, scientific phenomena and conceptual uses of photography, and how photography captures identity through portraits. Artists represented in this diverse range of topics and aesthetics include Eve Fowler, Todd Hido, Didier Massard, Grant Mudford, Peggy Preheim, and Miguel Rio Branco, among many others. Together, the works exhibit a shared sensitivity to the atmosphere that taps into unconscious experiences and creates a psychological connection between viewer and image. Contemporary Sublime: The Photographic Collecting of William G. Butler is organized by Daniell Cornell, Artistic Director. Photo Credit: Didier Massard, Caravan, 1993-97, Cibachrome print, edition 3/10, Collection of William G. Butler

The Museum is closed on Wednesdays and on Thursdays the hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM During the early years of the American studio glass movement, the sharing of techniques and ideas played a significant role in the young genre’s advancement. The pioneers of studio glass became teachers and mentors to a subsequent generation of artists whose independent thinking and contrasting approaches propelled the technical and conceptual potential of the medium forward. Today, contemporary artists continue to explore the creative possibilities of glass’s unique properties. Kaplan and Ostergaard began collecting glass because of the properties that captivate the eye, especially its play with light and reflection. However, they soon discovered that it was the contrasts among expressive and technical methods employed by glass artists that most inspired their appreciation. As their collection grew to include works from around the world, the wide-ranging diversity of practices emerged as a central theme. Contrasts brings together works by glass luminaries including Emma Camden, Steve Klein, and Nick Mount, highlighting the myriad of possibilities in making blown, cast, and kiln-formed glass. Contrasts: Promised Gifts from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Glass Collection is organized by David Kaplan and Glenn Ostergaard with David Evans Frantz, Associate Curator.

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

Oscar's presents The Monday Blues with BLUES Legend KAL DAVID Kal David is a Blues Guitar Master who has traveled throughout the world entertaining hundreds of 1000s with his amazing talent. We welcome Kal David and his band back to Oscar's after a 2 years hiatus. Looking forward to great Monday night blues in our courtyard at Oscar's. Reservations SUGGESTED.

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 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.

Hawaiian Luau Mixer at Roy's Restaurant

Mix and mingle with RMCC from 5pm - 7pm on Tuesday, September 17th. Cost is $5 for Members and $15 for Future Members and Guests. Bring plenty of business cards! (Raffle items requested - it is a GREAT way to advertise your business!)

Why is it important to save Oswit Canyon and how can you get involved? On Tuesday, Sept 17th DSD will host a public discussion on recent land issues in our community. These topics will include Saving Oswit Canyon, Lykken Hiking Trail, Chino Cone and city plans/policy on empty land and preservation. Jane Garrison, community leader from Saving Oswit Canyon, will be speaking about the on-going fundraising needed to purchase and save Oswit Canyon.

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

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

Broadway at The River is a unique dinner-show experience where servers from the MTU - Musical Theatre University sing for YOUR supper! Enjoy a delicious 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner  ($45.00) during this fully staged Broadway song & dance revue with famous Broadway guest stars at each performance! August 29 - Davis Gaines Sept 5 - Jonelle Allen Sept 12 - Kim Huber Sept 19 - Sal Mistretta Sept 26 - Teri Bibb #BroadwayatTheRiver #dinnershow #theatre #musicaltheatre #MTU #AcquaRanchoMirage

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

Dinner at 6pm, Show at 8pm. As a kid growing up in Kansas City, BRENNA WHITAKER fell in love with the music of jazz and blues singers from a long-ago era. "Ruth Brown, Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James - those are my people," says the L.A.-based vocalist. "I don't even know how I ended up knowing so many of their songs and standards from back then. It's almost like they found their way to me, like I'm from another time." After landing her first professional theater gig at age 11, moving to New York City on her own to study with Broadway veterans at age 17, and spending her early 20s leading jazz bands back home in Missouri, Whitaker headed to L.A. and started setting up a series of residencies that eventually attracted fans like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé and caught the attention of Verve Music Group chairman and 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster. The first new artist Foster has agreed to develop and produce since discovering Bublé, Whitaker is now set to release a debut album for Verve that finds her reviving a vast American jukebox of classic songs and revealing the full force of her stunning, soulful voice. DESCRIPTION: "Brenna is one of the finest singers of our generation!" -- Michael Buble' "Brenna Whitaker takes the stage, takes control and takes your breath away.  Not to be missed.  The L.A. Weekly Verve Recording Artist and Hollywood "It" Girl, singer BRENNA WHITAKER marks her debut at Purple Room In this intimate concert, Ms. Whitaker brings her signature sound and powerful vocals to the Purple Room stage for an evening of classics from the American Song Book and Jazz Standards including songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. Whitaker will also perform selections from her self-titled album released by Verve Records.

Sunnylands Center & Gardens, reopening for a new season Sept. 11, revives the 1950s genre with the return of its outdoor movie series, Films on the Great Lawn.  Presented in partnership with the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the screenings on three consecutive Fridays in September are free to the public. Space invaders.  The “Soviet menace.”  Nuclear holocaust. The concerns of Americans after World War II gave rise to a new movie genre in Hollywood—science fiction thrillers that highlighted the dangers of the Atomic Age or, with extraterrestrials as a proxy, the prospect of an invasion by the country’s Cold War enemies. The movies and their screening dates are:

• Sept. 13: Invasion of the Body Snatchers – A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by alien duplicates.
• Sept. 20: The War of the Worlds – A small town in California is attacked by Martians, beginning a worldwide invasion.
• Sept. 27: The Thing from Another World! – Scientists and U.S. Air Force officials fight a bloodthirsty alien at a remote arctic outpost.

All movies start at 7:30 p.m.  Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Filmgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small picnics. Large coolers, alcohol, smoking, and pets are not permitted. Carpooling is advised. Films may be canceled at any time due to weather conditions, including rain, lightning, or strong winds.

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.

DaySwim Palm Springs is a DayClub located inside the Hotel Zoso in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Provided by Popular Group, bringing you DJs live in the mix & live performances and festival type events. Every Saturday & Sunday during the hot season of April - September, 11am - 5pm

We're pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Garden Party Fundraiser located at the fabulous historic Gloria Swanson Estate where Eva Gabor and Elizabeth Taylor frequently stayed. Come enjoy live entertainment, cocktails from our hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, raffle, and silent auction items ranging from gift certificates, to set pieces from past shows, antiques and more! All proceeds from the event will go towards funding facility upgrades of the lighting system and lobby at Desert Rose Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are on sale now at www.desertroseplayhouse.org

LEARN | EAT | DRINK Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living Saturday, September 21st, from 4pm to 6pm for Regional Foods from Nagoya. Learn about every day dishes and street foods that were popularized in the foodie city of Nagoya.  Sam and I go to Nagoya 1 to 2 times a year to visit the ceramic tableware manufacturers.  We absolutely love the foods in this region. Class space is limited to 24. Complimentary tickets 21 and older RSVP: https://www.wabisabijapanliving.com/events-1/japan-class-series-regional-foods-nagoya-saturday-9-21-19-4-6pm

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

Steely Dan is coming to The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on September 21!

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.

ONE-PS, along with leaders and members of local neighborhood organizations, will sponsor a series of four candidate forums for District 1, District 2 and District 3 City Council candidates in September and October. Meet the Candidates and neighbors. Send your questions to Questions@One-PS.org by 9/13. Our committee is screening and categorizing the questions that will be asked at the forums. Thank you. (No questions from the floor.) District 1 includes the following neighborhoods: Demuth Park, Desert Highland-Gateway Estates, Escena, Four Seasons, Gene Autry, Lawrence Crossley, Mountain Gate, Tahquitz River Estates Upper West Side. Other Forums: District 1: Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, 480 W. Tramview Road District 2: Sunday, Oct 6, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Vista del Monte Elementary School, 2744 N. Via Miraleste District 3: *DATE CHANGE – NEW DATE: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2:30 – 4:30, Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way *Please note: The District 3 candidate forum date was changed due to a conflict with the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Palm Springs event that was being held the same evening.

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.

It's grand. It's glorious. It's over the top. It's Opera! As a comic once remarked, "Opera is where a guy gets stabbed, and instead of bleeding . . . he sings!" Well yes of course he sings. It's all about the beautiful vocalism, as intense human emotion comes to life in dramatic storytelling onstage. San Francisco Opera's Dramaturg Emeritus Kip Cranna will share his 40 years of experience as he explores the wonderful world of opera, using video examples (with English subtitles) to illustrate how opera got started and how it continues to have such power to stir our souls and touch our hearts. No previous experience necessary. Just watch, listen, and enjoy. Lecture presenter: Clifford (Kip) Cranna is Dramaturg Emeritus of San Francisco Opera

The prestigious Pride Honors are presented annually to individuals to recognize their efforts in raising awareness and furthering the causes of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their allies. Six awards celebrate powerful voices in the community, a former mayor, a teacher, a retired Army Master Sergeant and a 43-year veteran drag performer. The awards program marks the approach of Pride Week in the region under the worldwide theme of Millions of Moments of Pride. Lifetime Achievement - Ron Oden Advocate of the Year - Lauren N. Nile Volunteer of the Year - Tommi Rose Spirit of Pride Award - Ellen Wolf Friend of Pride - Jennifer Jungwirth Community Service Award - Joyce Oldam Proceeds from the reception will support the Pride organization’s efforts to foster Pride in and respect for the region’s LGBT communities.

ONE-PS, along with leaders and members of local neighborhood organizations, will sponsor a series of four candidate forums for District 1, District 2 and District 3 City Council candidates in September and October. Meet the Candidates and neighbors. Send your questions to Questions@One-PS.org by 9/13. Our committee is screening and categorizing the questions that will be asked at the forums. Thank you. (No questions from the floor.) District 1 includes the following neighborhoods: Demuth Park, Desert Highland-Gateway Estates, Escena, Four Seasons, Gene Autry, Lawrence Crossley, Mountain Gate, Tahquitz River Estates Upper West Side. Other  Up Coming Forums: District 2: Sunday, Oct 6, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Vista del Monte Elementary School, 2744 N. Via Miraleste District 3: *DATE CHANGE – NEW DATE: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2:30 – 4:30, Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way *Please note: The District 3 candidate forum date was changed due to a conflict with the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Palm Springs event that was being held the same evening.  

Join us from 8:00am - 9:30am on Wednesday, September 25th at Acqua California Bistro for Business Over Breakfast. This month's topic will be Building Better Boards. Cost is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for guests. Includes breakfast, networking, presentation and access to a panel of speakers. Dr. Jeff Suderman, Suderman Solutions, will present the topic "Building Better Boards" to the area nonprofit organizations over a chamber breakfast in September. must RSVP to info@ranchomirage.org $40 per person (Discount $20 for RMCC Members)  

Are you PrEPed for Sex? DAP PrEP Navigators answering questions about PrEP Fabulous Games and Prizes, Hors d'oeuvres, Drinks, and Fun! Whether you are already on PrEP, thinking about it or just looking to find out more information, join us for an evening all about PrEP. For questions about this event or PrEP at DAP, contact Andy Ansell at aansell@desertaidsproject.org.

Experience the historic Plaza Theatre, a true architectural gem in the heart of downtown. Palm Springs City Council will share new ideas and celebrate recent accomplishments. Tickets begin at $75.00    

Jazzville presents the VDE Quartet featuring legendary sax player Kim Richmond. The group is lead by Kevin van den Elzen, a young, talented jazz drummer originally from the Netherlands who now resides in Los Angeles. Save your seat, this is gonna be epic! Kevin van den Elzen | drums Kim Richmond | sax Adam Hersh | piano Daniel Massey | bass Kevin van den Elzen is a young, talented jazz drummer originally from the Netherlands who now resides in Los Angeles. I could name all of the big jazz drummers that Kevin has studied with, but he's come into his own... Paired with Kim Richmond on sax, this will be a memorable nite of straight-ahead jazz and swing grooves. For more than four decades, Kim has played on countless sessions with an astounding crop of A-list jazz giants like Sinatra, Louie Belson, Stan Kenton and Clare Fisher. He may even remember playing our room when it was Jilly's! This show also features Jazzville fave Adam Hersh on piano, and Daniel Massey, a young upright bass player whose talent defies his age. Doors open at 6 with a 7 PM showtime. Dinner and drinks served throughout the show with no minimum. We encourage you to arrive early for dining to help minimize server activity and noise during the live show. Info & Tix here: https://tinyurl.com/Jazzville-VDE-Quartet Jazzville takes you back in time when supper clubs and jazz joints ruled the night. Come swing with us! We offer straight-ahead, be-bop, swing, vintage and Latin jazz. Presented by DJ Baz and hosted by Jeff Wolf of 107.3 Mod FM.

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

Dinner Reservations from 6, Show at 8. Presented by Southbound and Company, The Buddy Holly Review captures all the excitement of the music created in the garage behind Buddy's house in Lubbock, Texas. The Buddy Holly Review gives a blistering rendition of some of Rock's greatest songs. That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy, Etc. Each ticket purchased includes an automatic dinner reservation. You do not need to make a separate reservation for dining

LEARN | EAT | DRINK Join Wabi Sabi Japan Living Saturday, September 28th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM 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 palate Class is limited to 24 individuals. Ticket $22 21 and older RSVP/Tickets: https://www.wabisabijapanliving.com/events-1/sake-pairing-sat-9-28-4-6pm

Dinner at 6pm, Show at 8pm. Bask in the majesty and ethereal nuance of jazz chanteuse Niki Haris. Niki has crafted an intoxicating evening of jazz, blues, and inspiring melodies sure to soothe the soul. With a voice smooth like velvet, Niki serenades you with re-imagined arrangements of the classics while serving up her sassy insights and boisterous banter about life, love, motherhood, and her stellar career. Join us for this uplifting masterclass in all things jazz and celebrate Sisters in Soul. Daughter of Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris, Niki has toured the worlds biggest stages from Carnegie Hall to Wembley Stadium, Lincoln Center, the Staples Center, and everywhere in between. Known for her jazz, gospel, pop, and deep house vocals, she has performed with jazz greats like Stanley Turrentine, Red Holloway & Ray Charles, to pop superstars like Sheryl Crow, Whitney Houston, and most famously as the big voice behind Madonna.

"Three Faces of the King, a tribute to 3 eras of an American Legend" is must see musical production for anyone who considers themselves an Elvis fan. This this 2 hour show covers the 3 eras of Elvis' stage life, including his early years, his 1968 comeback, and his "Vegas" years. The show features two of the winners of "Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute" Dean Z and Shawn Klush, both of whom have their own "individual" tribute shows selling out 1500-2500 seat venues. Collectively they have over 700,000 fans on social media, and counting! The performance is backed by an incredible 8 piece band as well as The Fabulous Blackwood Quartet (a US gospel favorite since 1934) who sang back up for Elvis in the 50's. This is one show, you won’t want to miss!

Our monthly poolside wine tasting series. A day-long bacchanalia with Palm Springs Wine Fest celebrating the best wine makers, grapes and grape lovers in California with wine tastings, small bites and a poolside soundscape. Tasting is $20 and will be hosted by a different Winery each month. Winery lineup: September 29 Pours from a flight of five canned wines from Nomadica October 13 Pours from a flight of five wines from Amy Atwood Selections November 9 Pours from a flight of five wines from Scribe Winery Events are +21. Open to all.

On Monday, September 30 there will be a catered wine and cheese reception to meet Angela Brinskele, Communications Director of the Mazer Archives who will discuss the history of the archives and the “The Out of the Box” exhibit. Here is our chance to delve into our history dating back to the 30’s.  The exhibit is a collection of 50 photographs with their stories.  Also, a chance to learn about the West Hollywood Archives which is one of the largest lesbian archives in the country.