DBA Mixer at CVRep, “Judy” Preview Screening, Palm Springs Honors Awards, Candidate Forums, PrEP Informational Event, Jazzville at Wang’s, Jeff Stewart at Streetbar, State of the City, Broadway at The River, and a look ahead to some hot October events!
DBA Networking Mixer at CVRep
Join the Desert Business Association (DBA) on Monday, September 23 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. as they return to their member Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) at their new home in Cathedral City (the former IMAX theatre). Come and learn about the upcoming season, and have an opportunity to network with many other DBA members and future members. More info
Cat City Drag Race Continues at Runway, The Roost
Help the Cathedral City Gay Bars find the “Royal Highness of Cat City” during the Cathedral City Drag Race, running through October 7. Nine contestants will be scored by local celebrity judges on originality, themed outfit, personality, and performance. With weekly prizes and audience favorites, the contestant with the most points at the finish line wins the title! Hosted by Anita Treadmill with music by DJ Galaxy from KGAY 106.5. – The next location will be Runway on Monday, September 23 from 6:00–9:00 p.m., and moving next week to The Roost on Monday, September 30, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. More info
Special Preview Screening of the New “Judy” Film
Join Michael Holmes as Judy Garland for a special preview screening of the new movie Judy starring Renee Zellweger on Thursday, September 26 at the Mary Pickford Theatres in Cathedral City. Sponsored by KGAY and Gay Desert Guide with proceeds benefiting Qchella Media, (the non-profit arm of KGAY radio). Reception with no host bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at 7:00 p.m., with a performance by Michael Holmes as Judy at 7:45 p.m. Screening begins at 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
2019 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards
The Greater Palm Springs Pride 2019 Pride Honors Awards ceremony is Tuesday, September 24 at the Hilton Palm Springs. Honorees include Lauren N. Nile, Ellen Wolf, Jennifer Jungwirth, Joys Oldam, Ron Oden, and Tommi Rose, who will be recognized for their efforts in raising awareness and furthering the causes of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their allies. Congratulations, all! More info
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Palm Springs City Council Candidate Forums Continue
ONE-PS, The Palm Springs Neighborhood Association, along with leaders and members of local neighborhood organizations, is sponsoring a series of four candidate forums for Palm Springs City Council candidates in September and October. The dates and times for the remaining forums are:
District 1 – north: Tuesday, September 24 (click here for details)
District 3: Saturday, October 5 (click here for details)
District 2: Sunday, October 6 (click here for details)
Learn more
Jeff Stewart at Streetbar
Join Streetbar in welcoming Jeff Stewart to the mic on Wednesday, September 25 from 8:00–10:00 p.m. More info
PrEP Informational Event at Blackbook
Are you PrEPed for sex? On Wednesday, September 25 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Blackbook, PrEP Navigators from Desert AIDS Project will be answering your questions at this PrEP Informational Event, whether you’re already on PrEP or just thinking about it. Enjoy fabulous games, prizes, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and fun all while getting educated about your sexual health! More info
Jazzville Presents VDE Quartet at Wang’s
Jazzville presents the VDE Quartet featuring legendary sax player Kim Richmond on Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00–9:30 p.m. at Wang’s in the Desert. Kevin van den Elzen is a young, deadly jazz drummer and band leader originally from the Netherlands. Paired with Kim Richmond on sax, this will be a memorable nite of straight-ahead jazz and swing grooves. This show also features Jazzville fave Adam Hersh on piano, and Daniel Massey, a young upright bass player whose talent defies his age. Get tickets
State of the City
Those interested in City affairs won’t want to miss the Palm Springs City Council sharing new ideas and celebrating recent accomplishments at the State of the City on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Plaza Theatre, a true architectural gem in the heart of downtown. Pre-event reception at Il Corso at 5:00 p.m. More info
Broadway at The River
On Thursday, September 26 from 6:00–8:00 p.m., Broadway at the River wraps up their latest series of unique dinner-show experiences where servers from the MTU – Musical Theatre University sing for YOUR supper at Acqua California Bistro! Enjoy a delicious 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner during this fully staged Broadway song & dance revue with famous Broadway guest star Teri Bibb. Get tickets
LOOKING AHEAD
Palm Springs Women’s Week – September 29–October 6
Palm Springs Women’s Week is intended to bring women from around the country to the Coachella Valley to participate in a week of events designed to celebrate Lesbian culture and elevate the status of women. It will cast a bright light on talented local women and explore the issues and attitudes that define women’s experiences everywhere. See our Women’s Week Event Page for a full day-by-day rundown of all the activities, including the 
Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival, returning for its sixth year with two evenings devoted to a stellar line-up of music and performances by leading female jazz musicians featuring Maysa & Jazz in Pink on Friday, October 5 and Judith Hill & Jazz Antiqua will headline the fest on Saturday, October 6. Get tickets
Palm Desert Concerts in the Park Fall Series – Thursdays in October
Residents and visitors alike flock to the Palm Desert Civic Center Park every Thursday evening in October for the City’s free Concerts in the Park. Held on the terraced lawn of the Civic Center Park Amphitheater, music lovers can look forward to diverse musical offerings that may range from reggae to R&B, and from country to indie. The lineup includes:
- Oct 3 – L.A. Sound Machine (Gloria Estefan tribute band)
- Oct 10 – Amanda Castro Jazz Band (cover band)
- Oct 17 – 90s Rock Show (90s music tribute/cover band)
- Oct 24 – The Pack (Rat Pack tribute band)
- Oct 31 – Dead Man’s Party (Oingo Boingo tribute band)
Food trucks will be onsite. More info
Gay Days Anaheim – October 4–6
With the brand-new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now open, Disneyland is a hotter ticket than ever, and what’s more fun than going with your red shirt for the “Unofficial Gay Days at Disneyland!” With nighttime parties and cocktail mixers, a scavenger hunt within the park, a massive group photo and much more, you can get Gay Days rates for the Disney hotels or Disney park admission. Get tickets
Center Stage is Just One Month Away
The Center Stage fundraiser is turning 10, and to celebrate, The LGBT Community Center of the Desert is turning back the clock to throw a big 80s party on Friday, October 25! Presented by Eisenhower Medical Center, come to Center Stage for cocktails, silent auction, sit-down dinner, and a freakin’ righteous Big 80’s party! The Center will be honoring their outgoing board chair, Brian Rix, for his rad 9 years of service on The Center’s Board of Directors. This event will sell out, so get yours ASAP! Get tickets
Palm Spring Equality Awards is Just Three Weeks Away
Equality California’s Palm Springs Equality Awards take place this year on Saturday, October 19 at The Riviera. Celebrate EQCA’s 20th Anniversary at one of the desert’s most stylish venues and honor the inspirational leaders and organizations whose selfless work helps create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. This year Harold Matzner is being honored with the Humanitarian Award and Alexis Ortega is being honored with the Community Leadership Award. The Hon. Geoff Kors, the Hon. Lisa Middleton, Greg Rodriguez and Jackie Thomas are this year’s co-chairs. Get tickets