This week in #ILoveGayPalmSprings – Our NEW Gay Desert Guide FREE Map & Calendar is out and about around town (and online), TryOut Tuesday is at Club Pilates, there's a Little Shop of Horrors Singalong with Among Friends, Jazzville at Hotel Zoso, Palm Springs Yappy Hour (woof!), an informational session on Depression & Anxiety at The Center, Outbook Club + Mixer, and a dedication on the Walk of Stars for Steve Chase! And that's not to mention the MAJOR confluence of events happening this weekend–it's going to be a particularly busy one with cyclists, pilots, & bears (and much more)–oh my! Read on for a full preview!
New Map & Calendar is Out Now!
Whether you’re visiting Greater Palm Springs or have guests coming to town, Gay Desert Guide’s free Map & Calendar gets you oriented to the best nightlife, happy hours, restaurants & bars, attractions and events. Pick up your free copy at visitor’s centers, hotels, gay resorts or view online here. Keep a copy in your guest room so your visiting friends know what we at Gay Desert Guide know – Greater Palm Springs has a lot to offer our LGBT locals and visitors alike! Download Today
TryOUT Tuesday at Club Pilates Palm Springs
Little Shop Of Horrors Singalong
Jazzville feat. Joshua White Trio
Mark your calendar, too, for Jazzville on Wednesday, February 20, featuring Muni Hossn Quartet.
Palm Springs Yappy Hour
Animal Samaritans presents Palm Springs Yappy Hour on Thursday, February 7 from 5:00–7:00 p.m., in the private Chiki Pool area at Riviera Palm Springs. Admission includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine. Speciality cocktail and mocktail cash bar benefits Animal Samaritans. Well-behaved, leashed, socialized dogs are welcome! Humans without dogs welcome too. More info
Informational Session: Confronting Depression & Anxiety
The LGBT Community Center of The Desert and Eisenhower Health present: Living Your Best Life: Confronting Depression and Anxiety on Wednesday, February 6 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. LGBTQ individuals are almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. Join Mayu Roberts, MD to learn what you can do to begin living the life you desire now. This is a FREE event but registration is requested. More info
Outbook Club + Mixer
The Palm Springs Cultural Center and the Palm Springs Library join together in presenting the Outbook Club + Mixer, held this month on Wednesday, February 6 from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at the PS Cultural Center. To join, simply pick up this month's selection: Desert Boys, by Chris McCormick. More info
Steve Chase Walk of Stars Dedication Ahead of Gala
RENT: 20th Anniversary Tour
International Bear Convergence
Gay Pilots Come to Town
The Winter Warm-Up is the National Gay Pilots Association's flagship West Coast event, which is held Thursday, February 7 through Sunday, February 10 and is by far their largest yearly gathering. Includes special presentations, dinner banquet, and industry expo. More info
Tour de Palm Springs – Saturday
Palm Springs Winter Classic Softball Tournament
Brew at the Zoo
Dan Savage's HUMP! Film Festival
Desert X Opens
Theatre This Weekend
This weekend is your last chance to see the dramatic comedy Looped, and the final performances of Guys & Dolls. We also have two productions opening this weekend, For a Reason and Some Enchanted Evening. Plus, White continues at CVRep!