Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Show, Hot Mess in a Dress celebrates bad drag, Jo Anne Worley of Laugh-In at the Purple Room, RINSE party at the Saguaro, book signings at Just Fabulous and more plus HOT DEALS and Happy Hours!

It’s Memorial Day Weekend…

…and a great time to visit Palm Springs. Welcome visitors! If you’re looking to unwind in style on this holiday weekend, check out our Gay Desert Guide Happy Hour Finder, Dine & Sip Channel, and Nightlife Channel!

Memorial Day is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where every year they hold a Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Fair, which runs from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27. The memorial service is dedicated to all our fallen comrades who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms and features a fly-by and flower drop from a World War II B-25 Mitchell Bomber of over 3,000 red and white carnations. Flight exhibitions and activities, food and music are scheduled all day long with the Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 PM. Get tickets

RINSE at The Saguaro

The Saguaro Palm Springs presents RINSE Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 25 from 12:00 p.m.–Sundown. RINSE is the desert’s wettest pool party oasis that pushes the boundaries of your conventional day-time social gathering, with special guests Subsuelo, a global bass crew based in Los Angeles that experiments with futuristic dance parties and old-school tropical music. Get tickets

Jo Anne Worley at The Purple Room

Jo Anne Worley brings her crazy brand of humor to the Purple Room Supper Club for two performances, Friday and Saturday, May 24 & 25, at 6:00 p.m. Well-known for her four-year stint on the highly successful, innovative, television series Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, her instinctive comedy timing and irrepressible laugh made her a favorite with audiences. She has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and national tours, has been in TV and movies, including the voice of the wardrobe in the Academy Award winning Beauty and the Beast. Get Tickets

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Hot Mess in a Dress

Hot Mess in a Dress, taking place Saturday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Neon Oasis, is a fundraiser benefiting The Trevor Project and Palms Springs’ QChella Media, an LGBTQ+ founded, directed, and managed non-profit media corporation bringing you KGAY 106.5 and serving the needs of the community. This will be a night of false lashes + true hilarity… high hair + even higher spirits… stiff drinks + stiff, stubbled upper lips…think tragic pageant. For entry, guests should wear dresses (for men) and women should come as either as Drag Kings (aka, boy drag) or as Drag Queens (aka, exaggerated femme). You know those events where guys look great in drag, this ain’t it! Get tickets

Book Signings at Just Fabulous

Join Just Fabulous for two fabulous book signings this weekend! On Saturday, May 25 from 12:00–2:00 p.m., learn about that elusive quality, that X factor, that makes some people wildly successful with a signing of Success Factor by Jill Liberman and Sean Kanan (More info). Then on Sunday, May 26 from 12:00–3:00 p.m., get inspired by Splash, a glamorous photo book that celebrates the style, design, and joy that pools bring to us, from beautifully landscaped backyards to dramatic beaches and tropical paradise surroundings (More info).

Win Tickets for a Vacaya Cruise to Ptown

Enter your name for a chance to become a finalist to win a VACAYA Cruise trip! There’s a new LGBTQ+ travel company on the scene, and it’s called VACAYA. Their inaugural Cruise to PTown will take place August 11–18, featuring 7 nights aboard the 5-star Celebrity Summit with an overnight in Provincetown for the Carnival kick-off, plus activities and all-star entertainment including Palm Springs’ own Shann Carr! You can ENTER TO WIN at www.KGAY1065.com. Grand Prize drawing takes place June 14.

LOOKING AHEAD

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

Visitors and residents of Greater Palm Springs are in for a TREAT during Restaurant Week, running May 31 through June 9. More than 100 participating new and local favorites are offering specially priced menus with 2-item lunches ($15, $20 and $25) and 3-item dinners ($29, $39 and $49), making it the perfect time to TREAT out — for less. Bon appéTREAT! Visit our link to view a list of participating restaurants: More info

 

6th Annual Queen of the Desert

The 6th Annual Queen of the Desert lip-synch competition takes place on Friday, May 31 from 5:30–10:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This event shines a spotlight on local drag performers and sells out quickly. Participants compete in bathing costume, evening gown and performance categories as they vie for the coveted title of ‘Queen of the Desert 2019’ while raising funds for Desert AIDS Project via fan favorite voting. More info

 

LA Pride Festival June 8–9

The 2019 LA Pride Festival will take place in West Hollywood Park on June 8 & 9, with GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Meghan Trainor and British electronic pop trio Years & Years headlining. For the first time, LA Pride and the City of West Hollywood are teaming up to host the first-ever Pride on the Boulevard in West Hollywood, a FREE block party of entertainment, vendors, exhibitors, rides, attractions and more. More info

A new Friday night program on June 7 in West Hollywood Park will serve as the official kick-off to LA Pride Weekend 2019. This free-to-the-public evening will feature an official Opening Ceremony including presentations by community visionaries, spiritual leaders, and other advocates for LA’s LGBTQ+ community, tons of entertainment, including a Weho Vogue Ball & Drag Show, a night of dancing, music from local DJs, and special surprise guests, plus a 60-minute concert by the one and only Paula Abdul! More info

The annual LA Pride Parade – telling this year’s #JUSTUNITE story – returns to Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. More info

San Diego Pride July 12–14

San Diego Pride kicks off on Friday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. with a Spirit of Stonewall rally to recognize and honor leaders who are working hard to preserve our gains and meet the many challenges still facing our community.

The annual San Diego Pride Parade takes place on Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. This is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 people.

The Pride Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, July 13 & 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m (Sat) or 9:00 p.m. (Sun). Enjoy multiple stages of entertainment, more than 100 entertainers, and dozens of vendor booths, exhibits, cultural presentations, delicious food booths, and over 40,000 of your closest friends. More info

Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill offers Happy Hour specials from 2:00–6:00 p.m. daily, featuring house margaritas, house wine, draft and bottled beer, and well drinks for just $5! Upgrade to a frozen bellini or well martini for just $7. Chef Ernesto’s menu has all your favorites and fun surprises. If you want seriously satisfying, order the Carne Asada with an Enchilada. Get Happy at Rio Azul

 

Trunks Bar in Cathedral City is “Where everyone knows your name” and “Prices are low; spirits are high,” so get the best prices during Monday-Friday Happy Hour from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m: $5 shots, $4 well drinks, $3 domestic beer and $1 off wine! Don’t miss their Sunday T-Dance and Beer Bust on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., featuring $2 beers, GoGo boys, and the best dance music videos! Get Happy at Trunks

 

Oscar’s Cafe & Bar brings you Men, Makeup, and Magic every weekend with their hit dinner show, Oscar’s Cabaret. From Marilyn Monroe, Dolly Parton, P!nk, Lady Gaga, to Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Dionne Warwick, Bette Midler, Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand and more…all celebrities are portrayed by professional male actors – you will not believe your eyes! With this HOT DEAL, get a $25 Gift Certificate to Oscar’s for only $15! Get Your Deal

 

Boralis Skin Center strives to ensure every client receives outstanding customer service, product education and superb treatments customized for your individual skin needs. Their complimentary Face Mapping skin analysis can address your skin concerns and prescribe the perfect product regimen just for you. With this HOT DEAL get the $85 Boralis Skin Treatment OR a $100 hour massage at Boralis Skin Center for just 60!!!  Get Your Deal

 

 

 

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