Veterans Day, DBA Networking Mixers at Roly China Fusion and Desert Regional, Drag Queen Story Hour, Big Queen Bingo, Legacy Project Lecture, John Bayless, Chadwick Johnson, Melissa Etheridge, Gender Identity and Pronouns, and more–plus a Weekend Preview!
Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
The City of Palm Springs proudly presents the 23rd annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. The parade begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road. The parade lasts approximately one hour and concludes with a post-parade patriotic concert and fireworks finale at the intersection of Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive. More info
DBA Networking Mixer at Roly China Fusion
Join the Desert Business Association as they gather at the new Roly China Fusion Restaurant on Monday, November 11 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Palm Springs Chef and Restaurateur Chad Gardner welcomes you to another of his places — a bar and restaurant featuring modern Chinese cuisine with an asian fusion twist. Inspired by Chad’s husband Roly, the restaurant brings a vibrant, whimsical and elevated dining experience to the Palm Springs area. More info
DBA Bonus Mixer at Desert Regional Medical Center
Join the Desert Care Network and DBA to celebrate a new facility focused on cardiac rehab in the Stergios Building — the Bell Tower building–at Desert Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tour the new cardiac rehab gym and enjoy delightful food and beverages courtesy of Desert Regional. Many community partners will be at this Free event, so it will be a broadened opportunity to network with many DBA member businesses and organizations serving our community. More info
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Kink…
The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents “Change It Up,” on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. This monthly interactive discussion group for queer men focuses on topics to improve your quality of life, with a combination of psycho-educational presentations paired with a process group. This will also be a positive opportunity for social engagement and community building for participants. This month’s topic: “Everything you wanted to know about kink but were afraid to ask.” More info
Drag Queen Story Hour Featuring Bella da Ball
On Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. Bella da Ball will present Drag Queen Story Hour at the Palm Springs Public Library, capturing the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and giving kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. Come for an evening of stories and fun for the whole family! More info
Big Queen Bingo to Benefit Sanctuary Palm Springs
The next Big Queen Bingo will benefit The LGBTQ Sanctuary Palm Springs Sanctuary House, on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30–9:00 p.m. at Hotel Zoso. Join host Tommi Rose along with Ellen Wolf, Charles F Drabkin and all the good folks helping to make sure our LGBTQ youth are safe while enjoying fun, games, prizes, and laughs, with Bingo Bites available for snacks and dinner, plus a full service bar. More info
Lecture: The Legacy Project
On Wednesday, Nov 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library, founder and Executive Director Victor Salvo will present the history and more about the Legacy Wall, currently on exhibit at the library from November 12–23. More info
John Bayless in Concert
Concert pianist and raconteur John Bayless performs the west coast premiere of One Hand, One Heart – My Music, My Life on Wednesday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. presented by The Waring International Piano Competition. In this play, Bayless shares his journey from Texas youth to coming out in New York and discovering love, to world renowned concert performer to his resilience and return to the concert stage after a stroke. Get tickets
Jazzville: Chadwick Johnson
Jazzville Palm Springs presents Chadwick Johnson on Wednesday, Nov 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Wang’s in the Desert. Chadwick is a singer and songwriter known for his pristine voice and refined style fusing together elements of jazz, soul, and pop. His reimagined versions of classic songs allow audiences to experience a familiar song in a new and exciting way. Get tickets
The World According to LGBTQ
A series of workshops, “The World, According to LGBTQ,” is presented by the reconciling United Methodist Church of Palm Springs on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. The topic for the night is “Gender Identity and Pronouns.” There will be Q&A at each event. Next week: Female Impersonators with Ginger Snap on November 21. More info
Melissa Etheridge at the McCallum Theatre
On Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m., legendary rock icon Melissa Etheridge brings “The Medicine Show” to the McCallum Theatre stage. Read her recent interview with Palm Springs Life to learn more about this Grammy and Oscar winner’s latest album, which explores health, wellness, cannabis, and more. Get tickets
UPCOMING: An Evening with Ryan Cassata
The Transgender Health and Wellness Center presents An Evening with Ryan Cassata & Silent Auction on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Transgender Day of Remembrance Resource Fair and Vigil, to be held on November 20 at Palm Springs City Hall. Ryan Cassata is a singer, songwriter, actor and activist who has appeared on Larry King Live and The Tyra Banks Show. He has performed at LGBT music festivals and at popular music venues such as Whisky a Go Go, The Saint, The Bitter End, SideWalk Cafe, Turf Club and Bowery Poetry Club. He will speak on his journey to be accepted by family and loved ones, and the need to support Transgender Equality. Get tickets
UPCOMING: Cookies, Cocktails, and Crazy Sweaters
Fresh on the high heels of the very popular Cat City Drag Race, a new contest is taking place at six bars in Cathedral City: Cookies, Cocktails and Ugly Sweaters will feature an “Ugliest Sweater Contest” with celebrity and audience judges, with prizes each week leading up to a Golden Pass prize valued at $600. The evening is hosted by Cat City Drag Race Winner Angelique VaGorgeous, with music by DJ Galaxy. Week 1 takes places at Trunks Bar on Monday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. See our link for the full schedule of locations, running through December 23. More info
THIS WEEKEND
Desert Hot Springs Pride Festival
Desert Hot Springs celebrates Pride on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. Explore booths representing community services, retail, art, local business, and information organizations. Live entertainment and food vendors, face painting, and arts & crafts for the kids round out this family-friendly event. Admission is free. More info
“Murder on the Orient Express” presented by Desert Theatreworks
Desert Theatreworks is one of the first theatres in California to present a brand-new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s most popular tale, Murder on the Orient Express, by Ken Ludwig, through November 24 at the Indio Performing Arts Center. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Get tickets
Leslie Jordan brings “Overexposed” Show to Outlandish Performance Series
Leslie Jordan returns to Outlandish for two shows: Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday November 17 at 8:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center as part of the Outlandish Palm Springs performance series. Leslie invites his audiences behind-the-scenes of his childhood and career, offering a charming & hilarious look-back at his life experience as a flamboyant youth raised as a Southern Baptist, as well as the “unbelievable real-life stories” and treasured anecdotes from his renowned stage and television performances. Get tickets
Next Up: Nov 23 & 24, Outlandish brings us Randy Rainbow Live.
“Hand to God” at Dezart Performs
Dezart Performs presents Hand to God, The Broadway Smash Hit Comedy by Robert Askins, running through Sunday, November 17. Think of it as “The Exorcist” meets “Sesame Street.” After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and most especially his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. Get tickets
“Priscilla” Continues at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre presents Priscilla Queen of the Desert through Sunday, November 17. This musical is based on the hit movie, telling the heartwarming adventure story of three friends who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Songs include “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Finally,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “I Love The Nightlife,” and many more. Get tickets
Next up from Palm Canyon Theatre: The King and I, opens November 29. More info
“Dinner” is Served at CVRep
CVRep presents “Dinner with Friends,” by Donald Margulies, running through November 24. Two married couples have been friends for many years. As both couples struggle with questions of loyalty, individuality, and commitment in this deliciously funny, sharply observed drama, the ultimate question is posed – If Gabe and Karen didn’t really know Beth and Tom as well as they assumed…do they really know each other? Get tickets
Bow Wow Film Festival
Bow Wow Film Festival, Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and the Palm Springs Cultural Center are teaming up for a fun evening of short films featuring our lovable canine companions on Friday, November 15 from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. There will be a 6:00 p.m. reception followed by a 7:00 p.m. screening of dog-centric short films. Proceeds support the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter equally. Get tickets
Mandy Patinkin in Concert at the McCallum Theatre
Mandy Patinkin performs In Concert: DIARIES with Adam Ben-David on piano on Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m. at the McCallum Theatre. See the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. DIARIES is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, along with selections from his newest recordings. Get tickets
This Weekend at The Purple Room: Black Market Trust and Todd Murray
Black Market Trust: Sinatra, the Rat Pack, and Beyond are appearing on Friday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at The Purple Room Supper Club. The Black Market Trust combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt for a high energy, crowd pleasing performance filled with some of the best songs ever written. With intricate vocal harmonies, and a dash of Rat Pack-style comedy they meld two distinctly different vibes- one of a gypsy campfire, the other a slick metropolitan nightclub- into a cohesive, stylish sound. Dinner at 6:00, show at 8:00. Get tickets
Todd Murray brings his latest show “Croon” to The Purple Room on Saturday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. Declared “the real deal,” and “impeccable,” by Stephen Holden of the New York Times, and hailed the best male vocalist living today by Paul Richards of WHLI, NEW YORK Radios The Morning Show, Todd Murray’s smooth bass baritone has been heard from Japan to Switzerland and in clubs and artist series all over the USA. He has two new Christmas songs that he wrote and performed to be released nationally this year! Watch for “I’m Gettin Into The Swing of Christmas” and “Let’s Hear It For Santa Claus.” Get tickets
“Rainbow Relatives” Author Lecture
Author Sudi (Rick) Karatas will present a lecture on his book, “Rainbow Relatives,” on Saturday, November 16 from 2:30–4:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library. Karatas’ book shares real world stories and advice on how to talk to kids about LGBTQ family and friends. The book will be available for sale following the presentation. More info
Jason Stuart Book Signing
Meet actor/comedian Jason Stuart at Just Fabulous on Sunday, November 17 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. to and get your copy of his new book, “Shut Up, I’m Talking!” which chronicles his life and career. It’s the funny, poignant story of a gay Jewish boy whose life changed after seeing Funny Girl at a second-run movie theatre in Hollywood. More info
Coachella Valley Symphony: “Falling in Love”
The 27th season of Coachella Valley Symphony opens with music for “Falling in Love” on Sunday November 17 at 3:00 p.m. The musicians, under the baton of John Mario, will perform “Danza Ritual del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance)” from El amor brujo (The Bewitched Love) by Manuel de Falla, “Cinderella’s Waltz” from Cinderella by Sergei Prokofiev, “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Henry Mancini, and music from the 1997 film Titanic by James Horner. Get tickets