This week in #ILoveGayPalmSprings: ShortFest is in town and Thursday is when they show the Gay!La LGBT-themed groupings. You can also participate in a fun scavenger hunt, and get your tickets now for feature-length LGBT films at Outfest! We also have a DBA Mixer, Center Social, Stonewall Democrats, Unwined, Gay 4 Good at Day of Action, a Country Dance and Fundraiser, and we look ahead to two big Pride Celebrations in SF and the OC this weekend!
ShortFest is Here and Thursday is Gay
ShortFest 2018 Insta-Photo Scavenger Hunt
Outfest Tickets on Sale Now
DBA Mixer and Annual Business Meeting
Stonewall Democrats: Legal Updates
On Tuesday June 19th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., Desert Stonewall Democrats, ACLU So Cal, NCLR, Transgender Community Coalition, HRC, LGBT Center of the Desert, Desert Aids Project and PSPride will be hosting a discussion on the latest LGBT legislative and legal issues and cases. Short presentations will be given by panelists Tony Huang (EQCA), Amanda Goad (ACLU) and Geoff Kors (Palm Springs Council member), followed by Q&A and discussion with the audience. There will also be a very important update on a recent ruling regarding the CA End of Life Option Act, by Paul Zak – DSD and local community member. More info
The Center Social in Desert Hot Springs
On Wednesday, June 20 from 5:30–7:00 p.m., join The LGBT Community Center of the Desert at Playoffs Sports Lounge in Desert Hot Springs for The Center Social. (Note: This event is in addition to The Center Social which will be held next Wednesday (6/27) at Copa Lounge in Palm Springs). More info
Unwined at On the Mark
On Thursday, June 21 from 5:30–7:00 p.m., enjoy the perfect night out with a full hour of wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at "Unwined" presented by On The Mark Fine Foods and Provisions in downtown Palm Springs. The tasting includes an official "On The Mark" wine glass, for tasting organic wines along with several hors d'oeuvres to elevate the experience. More info
Gay For Good at United Way's Day Of Action
On Thursday, June 21 from 7:00-11:00 a.m., Volunteer with Gay for Good and team up with the United Way for this one "Day Of Action" to clean-up and fix-up this school! We and other groups will help out at schools throughout the valley on this day! Contribute with us and enjoy some simple and fun, community involvement! More info
Country Dance and Fundraiser
Joslyn Center Survey
The Joslyn Senior Center is conducting a survey as part of their future planning process. Please take a few minutes to take this survey. Your help is vital in helping them plan for the future. Thank You!
OC and SF Pride this Weekend
The Orange County Pride Parade and Festival returns Saturday, June 23 with parade at 10:30 a.m., and festival from 12:00–10:00 p.m in downtown Santa Ana. Come visit Gay Desert Guide at our booth to say hello! More info
Also this weekend: the largest gathering of the LGBT community and allies in the nation at the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. The festival is at City Center plaza on Saturday and Sunday, June 23–24, and the 48th Annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade is on Sunday, June 24th at 10:30 a.m. More info
PS Comic Xpo
Heads-up: the PS Comic Xpo is coming to town this Friday, June 22–Sunday, June 24, bringing cosplay, comics, arcade, family activities, concerts and celebrities to the Palm Springs Convention Center. More info