Bros, the movie, is debuting at Cinema Diverse on September 15th, a full two weeks ahead of its theatrical release. That’s a big coup for Michael Green and his team who puts on our LGBTQ+ film festival now its 15th year!
Another film I’m personally excited about is All Man: The International Male Movie, co-directed by my good friend Jesse Finley Reed. It will show twice during the festival starting with the prime slot on Friday, Sept. 16. There are a few Palm Springs connections to the movie, and we’ll have more here and on KGAY 106.5 as the festival draws nearer.
It’s a great weekend for a movie, binge-watching TV or enjoying an indoor meal during the last weekend of Greater Palm Springs’ Summer Eats. My condo association’s pool and spa are basically the same temperature, so there’s little relief from the sun in the water. Cooler days are just around the corner – we hope!
Enjoy this great weekend in #GreaterPalmSprings
This Labor Day Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
September 2–5, 2022
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Final Weekend for the Summer Eats Pass, The BROS-Mobile stops in Palm Springs, two themed parties at The Barracks, Fellini Retrospective feature: La Dolce Vita, Oasis of Art Campaign, The Purple Room is back, Sherlock Holmes Confidential, Biloxi Blues, Oscar’s T-Dance Summer Swimsuit Contest Grand Prize, Brotherhood & Bliss, FERRO Summer Music Festival, and more!
With the official end of summer comes the final weekend of the Summer Eats Pass from the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greater Palm Springs). Instantly delivered via text and email, the Summer Eats Pass helps you discover local restaurants, get special discounts, prix fixe menus, and when you check-in to participating eateries, you could be eligible to win a $50 gift card! Dine, Save, and Chill. More info
BROS-Mobile Tour
A mobile movie theater experience for Universal Pictures’ upcoming RomCom BROS is coming to Palm Springs on Monday, September 5 from Noon–6 pm at Chill Bar at 217 E. Arenas Road. From the ferocious comic mind of Billy Eichner and the hitmaking brilliance of filmmakers Nicholas Stoller and Judd Apatow, comes Bros, a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about how hard it is to find another tolerable human being to go through life with. This is the first film with an all LGBTQ+ cast backed by a major movie studio, and it’s your chance to see an exclusive extended preview in a mobile 44-seat movie theater with an 18-foot screen!
Party at The Barracks
The Barracks in Cathedral City has two special themed parties planned this weekend: On Friday, September 2 John Piampiano presents Dirty Trucker, a “Blue Collar Party” with DJ Doug Jackson from 9 pm–2 am. Then on Saturday, September 3, Jeff Rasul presents Rough Sex with music by DJ Thoughtknott from 9 pm–2 am. Both parties have a $20 cover charge. More info
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Featured Events
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On the Air at KGAY 106.5
It’s the final days of the nominations round in The Coachella Valley Independent‘s annual Best of Coachella Valley reader’s poll. Nominations must be in by Monday, September 5 and we are looking for a repeat of our wins last year! Write-in your nominations for Best Local DJ under the “Arts” section: KGAY 106.5 Retro Lunch Djs: DJ Eric Ornelas and DJ Galaxy! Then, under the “Life in the Valley” section, for Best Local Radio Personality please consider John Taylor of the KGAY 106.5 Morning Show, and finally, also under “Life in the Valley,” for Best Radio Station: KGAY 106.5 of course! Nominate Today
Cinema Diverse – The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival, takes place September 15–25 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, and KGAY 106.5 and Gay Desert Guide have your chance to WIN a pair of “Six pack of passes” to this 15th Anniversary edition of the festival! Enter to win on the KGAY Contest Page. Tickets and passes are available for purchase now, come see LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world, screening for 10 days. More info
Summer Eats Pass
BROS-Mobile Tour
Party at The Barracks
