#VisitHotterPalmSprings isn’t exactly a hashtag that we want to see shared on Instagram or TikTok. But the heat is a fact of life this summer and fall across the West, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Coachella Valley is not unique in experiencing the effects of climate change, but this summer has been brutal! 121 degrees on Thursday will be followed by a string of continuing triple digits. It’s been particularly hard on our tourism economy this summer, so we’re continuing our trend of recommending indoor events for this weekend.
This is the last weekend that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be in operation until October. And I’m going to make my way up to “the top of the tram” to start my weekend. The “relief” from the heat will be relative and oh-so minor: Highs are expected to be in the 90s. But that experience of lifting off the desert floor through five “life zones” before landing in the alpine forest is grand.
How much longer will the tramway – and the alpine forest survive? We get a clue from a 2010 Life After People episode “Holiday Hell”. The dry desert environment allows the tramway to survive for 120 years without mankind to maintain it; however, corrosion eventually sets in on the cable and towers, leading it to collapse into Chino Canyon. For today, I’ll be enjoying the ride and trying to keep my mind off the worst case scenario.
Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide on KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs
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Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire
Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands of all time, bring their renowned Heart & Soul Tour 2024 to Acrisure Arena on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. These two timeless artists come together for one unforgettable night of music filled with epic sets from each artist that will culminate in an encore performance with both bands on stage together. Get tickets
Ladies Night Taylor Dayne + Tiffany
The ’80s are back with a “Ladies Night” featuring Taylor Dayne and Tiffany in concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8 pm at Agua Caliente Cathedral City. Both artists are renowned for their chart-topping hits and energetic live shows (and you know we gays will show up for them, too!). Tiffany is known for her iconic song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and Taylor Dayne is famous for hits like “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back.” Be totally tubular and dress to impress because there will be fun prizes and ’80s games throughout the night including Trivia, Slinky Races, and a Big Hair Photo Contest. Get tickets
The Purple Room: Debby Holiday & The Judy Show!
Experience the soulful voice of Debby Holiday at the Purple Room Supper Club this weekend as she performs heartfelt renditions of her timeless classics in “Songs From the Heart” on Saturday, September 7 (dinner at 6, show at 8 pm). Then, on Sunday, September 8, enjoy an evening with The Judy Show!, featuring outrageous comedy, great standards, and a bevy of icons! (dinner at 5, show at 7 pm) Get tickets
Greater Joshua Tree Art Expo
The Greater Joshua Tree Art Expo takes place September 6–22 at the Joshua Tree Gallery of Contemporary Art. This juried art exposition and competition opens with a gala on Friday, September 6 from 6–9 pm followed by the public exposition being open daily from 2–6 pm. The Gallery is dedicated to showcasing diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions in a technologically advanced space, making world-class art accessible to all. More info
Sordid Lives at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Take a hilarious and heartwarming ride with the 2000 film Sordid Lives. This cult classic with an enduring popularity in Palm Springs is showing this Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 6:30 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Celebrate this comedic twist on a story of unconditional love, acceptance and “coming out” in a Texas family. The eccentric cast of characters come together when their intertwining lives prepare for the funeral of the family matriarch. Grab your friends and enjoy a night of laughter! Get tickets
Star Wars Saga Wraps Up – Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
The Palm Springs Cultural Center has been bringing you the full Star Wars Saga in epic big-screen glory, unfolding one film at a time, all summer on Saturdays at 6 pm with a pre-show and cocktails starting at 5 pm. This Saturday, September 7, the series wraps up with Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Get tickets
She Did It! Series: Clueless (1995)
The Palm Springs Cultural Center brings you a season of films directed by women: She Did It!, curated by Deserted Films. It begins this Sunday, September 8 at 6 pm with Clueless (1995) directed by Amy Heckerling. This brilliant ’90s take on Emma is so expertly crafted that it will make you wonder how Jane Austen could’ve, like, totally predicted ’90s SoCal class dynamics so perfectly. Get tickets
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
Friday, September 6
Hitchcock Retrospective: To Catch A Thief | 7 pm at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Country Dance Fridays: Codigo Line Dance with Kyle Young | 7 pm at Step by Step
Saturday, September 7
Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market | 8 am–1 pm indoors at the Palm Springs Pavilion
Allyship & Beyond – 3rd Annual Diversity & Racial Equity Conference | 9 am–12:30 pm at the Palm Springs Convention Center
Sunday, September 8
Oscar’s Sunday T-Dance | 3 pm (new start time)
Ask a Gay Doc Ep 12: Male Performance Enhancement Supplements
Dr. Renzo Corzano and KGAY’s John Taylor are answering your health-related questions in the Ask A Gay Doc series, sponsored by Desert Oasis Healthcare. In Episode 12, John and Dr. Corzano discuss the risks of over-the-counter male performance enhancement supplements. Do they work? Are they safe? Watch the Ask a Gay Doc series, and find out how you can submit your own questions, on the Ask a Gay Doc page at kgaypalmsprings.com.
Visitor Map & Guide
Check out our KGAY Desert Guide Visitor Map & Guide! To help you find everything you need as a visitor or local, we feature the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attractions, Gay Resorts with passes, Dispensaries, and other services. Look for the latest edition of our printed version around town if you’re here, or if planning a visit, you can download it right here, right now!
LOOKING AHEAD
Aerial Tramway Upcoming Maintenance Closure: Sep 9–Oct 6
You have one last weekend to enjoy the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway before it is closed for annual maintenance starting Monday, September 9 through Sunday, October 6. “During this year’s shutdown, we will be performing a track rope repositioning, which ensures even wear of the cables,” says Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch. “Additionally, we will be conducting annual state-permit testing, and our Switzerland-based technicians will be performing necessary annual service and upgrades.”
Tickets for Center Stage, Modernism Week, PS Film Fest
The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert’s 2024 Center Stage Gala is on Saturday, October 19 at the Palm Springs Air Museum, and tickets are on sale now! Celebrate The Center and our vibrant LGBTQ+ community, honoring John McDonald & Rob Wright with the Legacy Award, With a special musical performance by American Idol Winner Abi Carter! Get tickets
Modernism Week, the annual festival that highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture, presents Modernism Week – October from Thursday, October 24–Sunday, October 27. Get tickets
The 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival is set to illuminate the desert from January 2–13. The highly anticipated and glitzy Film Awards Ceremony is Friday, January 3, where Hollywood’s brightest stars will gather. Secure your spot now for this unforgettable experience! More info
“Say KGAY” Apparel
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- Greater Joshua Tree Art Expo
Sep 6–22 at the Joshua Tree Gallery of Contemporary Art - Elvis: The Early Years, Debby Holiday, and The Judy Show!
This weekend, Sep 6-8, at The Purple Room Supper Club - The Full Star Wars Saga in Epic Big-Screen Glory
Every Saturday through Sep 7 at 6 pm at Palm Springs Cultural Center - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Sep 13–22 at Palm Canyon Theatre - Rock the City Series: Bruno Mars Tribute Band
Wed. Sep 18 from 7–8:30 pm at Indian Canyons Golf Resort - Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival
Sep 19–22 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center - Positively Aging Project – Legacy: Inspiring Stories of Living with HIV
Sat. Sep 21 from 9 am–3 pm at Mizell Center - Hokus Pokus Live!
Fri.–Sun. Oct 4–6 at Hotel Zoso - Pride Under the Pines 2024
Sat. Oct 5 in Idyllwild - Modernism Week – October
Oct. 24–27 - Palm Springs Leather Pride 2024: Deeper Than Ever
Thu.–Sun. Oct 24–27 - 2024 EQCA Equality Awards Palm Springs
Sat. Oct 26 from 3–6 pm at Margaritaville Resort - Palm Springs Pride 2024: “Be You”
Oct 31–Nov 3 - Palm Springs Pride Parade
Sun. Nov 3 at 10 am along Palm Canyon Drive - Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk
Sat. Nov 2 at 8 am in downtown Palm Springs - CVRep 2024–2025 Season on Sale Now
Nov 6–May 4 - 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival and Awards
Jan 2–13, 2025
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