There’s a time capsule buried on Arenas Road that has been in place for just over 22 years. This weekend the City of Palm Springs celebrates its 85th birthday. That time capsule still has decades to marinate before its opening in 2101. What will the Arenas district look like then? What gatherings will we have had to mark tragic or celebratory events?
We think of the changes that have occurred in the 85 years since Palm Springs began as a chartered city. Then think back to when the Agua Caliente Indians settled on this land. Time marches on and we’re merely here for a short stint.
This weekend, you can see a display of “our” part in the history of Palm Springs. The LGBTQ+ History and Archives of the Desert will host an exhibition at the Welwood Murray Library on Saturday. I hope you’ll stop by and also take in the “100 Years of Men in Love” at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
April 7–9, 2023
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary Celebration, ‘100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection,’ ‘Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s’ Opening Night with Gina Schock, plus ‘Come From Away’ at the McCallum, ‘Hand to God,’ Comedy Night Dinner Show & Live Auction, ‘Little Women the Musical,” Fellini Retrospective, Art Party, Pet Adoption Event, Hotwyre at The River, The Dreamboats in Indio, Screwball Sundays…and much more!
The City of Palm Springs is turning 85 years old and everyone is invited to celebrate with an all-day party this Saturday, April 8. KGAY‘s John Taylor will be doing a live broadcast from 11 am–1 pm, and he will be riding in the spectacular classic car parade, “Cruising Through the Years,” kicking off at 11:30 am. The Parade Route starts at the Convention Center and goes west on Amado Road to Belardo Rd. It then turns south (left) and continues to Museum Drive and the Marilyn Statue where the vintage cars will be displayed after the parade. Festivities continue in the downtown park area with music, a historical photo exhibit, family-friendly activities, scavenger hunt, and a Canine Celebrity Costume Contest at 6 pm. The birthday bash will conclude with a rockin’ Elton John Tribute Concert at 7 pm. More info
100 Years of Men in Love
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s Artful Events presents a screening of 100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection on Saturday, April 8 at 2 pm at the Annenberg Theater. The film focuses on a unique, moving, and joy-filled collection of vintage photographs of men in love from the 1850s to the 1950s. Taken when male partnerships were often illegal, the photos were found at flea markets, in shoe boxes, family archives, estate sales and old suitcases. The film will be followed by a Q&A with its Emmy Award-winning director, David Millbern, followed by a meet-and-greet reception in the Meyerman Sculpture Garden. Get tickets
Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s
Rubine Red Gallery presents an Opening Night reception for Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s on Saturday, April 8 from 5–9 pm. Made In Hollywood is drummer Gina Schock’s personal account of the band, which includes a treasure trove of photographs and memorabilia collected over the course of her 40-year career. Enjoy music, bites, drinks, an autographed copy of the book, and a chance to meet the author. [Get tickets] On Sunday, April 9, there will be also be a book signing event from 1–4 pm. The show of photography from the book continues at Rubine Red Gallery through April 24. More info
We have a featured Hot Deal for savings at Low Desert Modern Mexicanthis week. Plus we have deals at Boozehounds, Willie’s Modern Fare, Coachella Valley Coffee Co., Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon, Hunters Nightclub, Monster Shakes, Desert Mischief, Jolene’s, Rick’s, Trevor Wayne Pop Art, Destination PSP, Kitchen 86, AMP Sports Lounge, Men’s Grooming Spotand more!
KGAY 106.5 wants to send YOU on a Brand g LGBT+ vacation to the Pacific Northwest sailing down the Columbia River! Listen Weekdays At 8 am, 1 pm or 5 pm for the KGAY 106.5 Song Of The Day. Then visit the KGAY Contest Page to enter the song name and you’re registered to win our Brand g Columbia River Cruise, sailing in June 2024. You’ll start your 8 day trip in historic Spokane and then enjoy breathtaking scenery from the luxury of your private veranda onboard the American Empress through Oregon and Washington…plus Brand g signature entertainment!Increase your chances to win by entering every weekday!
Friday, April 28 is the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Nicholas Snow’s historic public access television show Tinseltown’s Queer: Activism Hollywood Style at 6 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Be part of Queer media history in this celebratory evening of iconic archival television clips featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, as well as champions of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement [Get tickets]. KGAY 106.5 has your chance to win tickets, and there are 8 ways to enter on the KGAY Contest Page!
The KGAY Sunday Tea Dance with DJ Modgirl airs every Sunday from 4–6 pm (right after the Retro Brunch). DJ Modgirl (AKA Kellee McQuinn) is all about “Music! Dancing! Fashion! Fun!” and she throws down the most irresistible, uplifting beats each week on the KGAY Sunday Tea Dance from 4–6 pm. Listen online
Ross Mathews hosts his popular weekly radio show on KGAY 106.5 on Saturdays from 11:00 am–2 pm. Ross is a part-time Palm Springs resident and currently working on The Drew Barrymore Show, RuPaul’s Drag Race and many other projects. He brings celebrity gossip and news, plus a rundown of what’s happening each weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings as he plays some of his favorite dance hits each weekend on KGAY. Listen Online
The KGAY 106.5Retro Lunch airs Monday through Friday at noon, with DJ Galaxy (Vincent Corrales) and DJ Eric Ornelas playing an hour of their high-energy throwback mixes. On Sundays, we put all five hours together for the Retro Sunday Brunch from 11 am–4 pm. Perfect pool party music! Listen Online
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Palm Springs’ 85th Birthday
100 Years of Men in Love
Made in Hollywood: All Access with The GoGo’s
