Pride Events at the Ace Hotel

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Leather Pride Kick Off with Tom of Finland Foundation / Pool Side / 1–4 pm

Pride season is just beginning in the desert and first weekender is Leather Pride! Grab your leathers, or swimsuits, and strut over for a kick off with Tom of Finland Foundation. The fabulous EthicalDrvgs selects the sounds all afternoon.

Come back every morning of the weekend for a special Leather Brunch with menu by beloved Los Angeles based restaurant The Ruby Fruit from Friday – Sunday from 7am-2pm.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

About Blush!

Founded in 2021, Blush! was rooted in a desire to create a safe space for the queer and trans community. The party finally found its home at Ace DTLA, where Shane and his queer cohorts share visual art and sounds laced with high-energy club edits, hip-hop, reggaeton and live performances.   

For an extra 20% room discount, hit the button.  To share the discount with your friends, use code BLUSHPRIDE.

Blush! Palm Springs Pride Kick Off| R&She / Amigo Room / 7–11 pm

It’s a Pride Kick Off for the ages and a celebration fit for a Queen with R & She . DJs Thoughtknot, Shane Thomas, & Terrell Brooke start us out!

This year sees Blush! LA on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace all weekend with music, performance and radical joy. Led by DJ and producer Shane Thomas, Blush! creates safe spaces for the queer and trans community to gather and get down. We’re thrilled they’re leading this year’s Pride spectacular.

Free, 21+

Friday, November 3, 2023

Blush! Palm Springs Pride | R&She Pool Party / Pool Side / 12 pm to 5 pm

This year sees Blush! LA on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace all weekend with music, performance and radical joy. Led by DJ and producer Shane Thomas, Blush! creates safe spaces for the queer and trans community to gather and get down. We’re thrilled they’re leading this year’s Pride spectacular.

The talent will be heavy and the mood will be gay. London/LA legends R&She kick start the festivities with Terrell Brooke and Shane Thomas.

Blush! Pride Palm Springs | Panel: Being A Queer Artist in 2023 / Amigo Room / 7–9 pm

Blush! LA and Ace Palm Springs present this years panel conversation on what its like to be queer and creative in 2023.

Artist panel: Violet Chachki, Emeryld, Bronze Avery, Mia Carucci, Shane Thomas.

Moderated by our friend Saturn Risin9 .

21+ with RSVP.

Blush! Palm Springs Pride | Night Party with Violet Chachki + Shane Thomas + Bronze Avery / Amigo Room / 9 pm to 2 am

This year sees Blush! LA on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace all weekend with music, performance and radical joy. Led by DJ and producer Shane Thomas, Blush! creates safe spaces for the queer and trans community to gather and get down. We’re thrilled they’re leading this year’s Pride spectacular.

The inimitable Violet Chachki graces our grounds with Shane Thomas & Bronze Avery joining her at the deck.

Free, 21+

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Blush! Palm Springs Pride | Pool Party with Shane Thomas +Bronze Avery+Saturn Risin9 / Poolside / 12:00–5:00 pm

This year sees Blush! LA on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace all weekend with music, performance and radical joy. Led by DJ and producer Shane Thomas, Blush! creates safe spaces for the queer and trans community to gather and get down. We’re thrilled they’re leading this year’s Pride spectacular.

Meet Shane Thomas, Bronze Avery and Saturn Risin9 poolside for music, performance and radical joy.

Blush! Pride Palm Springs | PERFORMANCE BY VIOLET CHACHKI + MIA CARUCCI + EMERYLD / Poolside / 5:00 – 7:00 pm

BLUSH! & Ace Hotel & Swim Club are proud to present three of our favorite artists. Ever on the scene, and often causing a scene, these interesting and impactful mavens have been making their mark on culture, from the club to the catwalk.  This Pride, the Swim Club pool becomes a stage for their performance.  It will be a moment, and the moment will have you gagging.  Period.

Blush! Palm Springs Pride | Night Party with Shane Thomas+Mia Carucci / Amigo Room / 9:00 pm to 2:00 am

This year sees Blush! LA on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace all weekend with music, performance and radical joy. Led by DJ and producer Shane Thomas, Blush! creates safe spaces for the queer and trans community to gather and get down. We’re thrilled they’re leading this year’s Pride spectacular.

Mia Carucci joins us Shane Thomas in the Amigo Room.

Free, 21+

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Blush! Pride Palm Springs | RUSH DAVIS + SHANE THOMAS + SATURN RISIN9 / Poolside / 12:00–5:00 PM

Our last day of Blush! LA at Palm Springs Pride brings Rush Davis, Shane Thomas and Saturn Risin9 on the decks in the desert, coloring our poolside palace with music, performance and radical joy.