Drag Shows: Forget just “entertainment,” Drag is an artistic explosion, an advocacy roar. It’s paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights, shattered gender boxes, and built bridges of inclusivity. Palm Springs, by embracing it as a “Drag Sanctuary City,” recognizes its history-making power and lets it shine.
Drag shows’ vibrant stages aren’t just for the queer community, they’re for anyone seeking a taste of the fabulous. And remember, applause isn’t enough – shower those queens with tips, digitally or in person, to reward and encourage their artistry.
In Palm Springs, you can always find vibrant nightlife with a mix of hair, heels, and attitude. For the latest listings, check out the Nightlife section of GayDesertGuide.lgbt. There’s drag to be found just about every day of the week!
Monday: Ace Hotel has Monday Bingo with Bella da Ball at 7 pm in King’s Highway Restaurant and Monday Trivia with Bella da Ball at 9 pm in the Amigo Room. At Oscar’s, it’s Latin Fever Monday at 9 pm and Toucans has their own Latin Fever Monday hosted by Jesus Coria & La Tal Monica at 9 pm.
Wednesday: Hunters Nightclub offers Drag Me to Bingo at 6 pm and Spotlight with Rusty Waters at 8:30 pm, and on the 4th Wednesday of every month, Playoffs Sports Lounge in Desert Hot Springs brings you Rainbow Drag Trivia.
Thursday: one eleven bar has the Dreamgirls Revue on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 9 pm
Friday: The first drag brunch of the weekend is Friday at The Saguaro with Rosemary Galore’s PS Drag Brunch at 10 am and 2 pm. That evening, Vanity’s Doll House takes over one eleven bar on Friday at 9 pm, while Jazmyn Simone brings Lips, Looks & Lashes to Toucans at 8:30 pm.
Saturday: Jackie Beat, Sherry Vine, and Billy L’Amour rotate hosting Oscar’s Downtown Palm Springs‘ Bitchiest Brunch at 10 am and noon. Reforma Palm Springs throws a wild, interactive, and delicious themed drag brunch every Saturday at 11 am. Chill Bar has Not Your Grandma’s Bingo with host Sabryna Williams at 12:30, and The Saguaro again offers Rosemary Galore’s PS Drag Brunch at 10 am and 2 pm. You could also opt for Ball Busting Bingo with Sister Burna Cross and her Ball Boys, featuring drinks, prizes, filth and fun from 3–5 pm at The Barracks. one eleven bar rotates between Bingo with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence or Anita Bingo with Anita Rose every Saturday at 6 pm, followed by The Durbins After Dark or Marina Mac Rapture Alternative Drag Night, on alternating Saturdays at 9 pm.
Sunday: Anita Rose hosts even more Bitchiest Brunch at Oscar’s at 10 am and 2 pm, and Chill Bar hosts Amazing Sundays at 12 pm, with a rotating lineup of hosts and special guests. Drag brunch Sundays are hosted by Vanity Halston at one eleven bar, followed by King of Karaoke with drag king Turner Gae. Boozehounds gets into the drag brunch scene with Sunday Tea N’ Shade with Sabryna Williams and The Lunchettes at 2 pm. The Saguaro offers Rosemary Galore’s PS Drag Brunch at 10 am and 2 pm. The Roost is home to Bingo at Ethyl’s Place on the 2nd Sunday of each month with the ever-gorgeous Ethylina Canne. Toucans Tiki Lounge presents Tommi Rose & The Playgirls, the desert’s longest-running drag revue, with a rotating cast every Sunday at 7 pm.
Check out our Hot Deals page to find discounts on food and drinks at many venues. There is fabulous drag here in the Desert almost every night of the week, so get out those dollar bills, hunty, and enjoy live entertainment.