Pop Up Palm Springs, White Party Wednesday Ticket Giveaway, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chamber-Chella Mixer, Geoff Kors Town Hall Meeting, and a weekend preview!
Pop Up Palm Springs
On Tuesday, April 16 businesses in downtown and uptown Palm Springs and all around town will be creating their own Pop Up Events throughout the day. These will include fashion shows, giveaways, guest artists, demonstrations, live music, special sales, guest vendors, wine dinners, food tastings and more. Each business will also have a passport and stickers to fill out your passport. If you visit three or more businesses, drop off the passport at any one of the locations to be entered for a prize. More info
White Party Wednesday at Wang’s
Join KGAY 106.5 at Wang’s in the Desert this Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. for a chance to win White Party passes for the Sunday T-Dance (April 28). DJ Galaxy (who spins for KGAY’s Retro Lunch Show) will be on hand, plus Logan Walker performing a show-stopper evening with Judy Garland and Liza Minelli. White Party ticket winner will be drawn at 9:00 p.m. More info
Transgender Social
Also at Wang’s: On Thursday, April 18 from 5:00–7:00, the Transgender HIV Testing Day Social, with complimentary cocktails, delicious appetizers, exciting raffle, gift bag goodies, and free & confidential HEP C & HIV Testing. Featuring two special performances by Sonique of RuPaul’s Drag Race! More info
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Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Interactive with Among Friends
Among Friends Community presents an over-the-top evening with Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Interactive on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:00–10:00 p.m. Outdoor cocktail party with DJ Galaxy, Pop-Up Drag Show and Desert Flaggers begins at 6:00 (free and open to anyone), theater doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a Rocky Horror-style interactive screening experience with Priscilla! Get Tickets
Chamberchella Mixer at Dringk
Mix and mingle with the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 for their Chamberchella Mixer at Dringk Eatery + Bar. Bring business cards and be ready to start new valuable partnerships, give and receive referrals. Cost is $5 for Members and $15 for Future Members and Guests. More info
Geoff Kors Town Hall Meeting
Join Palm Springs Mayor pro tem Geoff Kors for a community meeting on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Mizell Senior Center. Kors will discuss the future of the city and issues that impact District 3, including sustainability, homelessness & affordable housing, public safety, neighborhoods & parks, and diversity and inclusion. Participants will divide into break-out groups with each person selecting the group they are most interested in, with the opportunity to share and discuss your ideas. More info
THIS WEEKEND
Coachella Weekend 2
The second of two weekends of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Featured artists include Janelle Monáe, Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Ariana Grande. Not to mention the much-anticipated Easter Sunday Service led by Kanye West. If you want to experience the music of the festival from the comfort of home or wherever you take your mobile device, Coachella Live is presented on three channels, via YouTube. More info
#GaysofCoachella
Gays of Coachella is the perfect place to connect with other LGBTQ Coachella Festival Goers. Check their social media links below for announcements on events, meet-ups, and pre-parties. This group is not exclusive to Coachella only, celebrating all music festivals Connect with Gays of Coachella:
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Lee Squared at The Purple Room
Lee Squared is an evening with Liberace and Miss Peggy Lee, presented by The Purple Room on Saturday, April 20 from 6:00–10:00 p.m. In this funny and touching tribute, New York City Bistro and MAC Award Winners David Maiocco and Chuck Sweeney reprise their iconic performances as the music legends who defined four decades of music and pop culture. Two Lees for the price of one! Get Tickets
Tequila Tasting at The Roost
Join KGAY radio, along with GED Magazine, for a special Tequila Tasting Event presenting Casazul Tequila on Saturday, April 20 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. With appetizers by El Portal Mexican Restaurant, music by DJ Galaxy, atmosphere and specialty cocktails by The Roost Lounge, everything is better with tequila! More info
Pageant: The Musical
The Desert Rose Playhouse presents Pageant: The Musical, from April 19 through May 12. This side-splitting look at a beauty pageant in drag is a funny, wacky and ultimately endearing musical about the trials and tribulations of six contestants vying for the title of Miss Glamouresse. You’ll laugh and cheer as Miss West Coast, Miss Great Plains, Miss Industrial Northeast, Miss Bible Belt, Miss Texas and Miss Deep South (all in drag, of course) do their best to sing, dance and claw their way to the tiara. And every show has a unique twist, as actual audience members decide who wins. Get Tickets