January 22–24, 2021

One of the events I look forward to each year is The Center’s “Info A Go-Go”, where our local organizations gather to connect with you and fellow LGBTQ community members.  It’s to let you know about the services, volunteer opportunities, and events that take place in our wonderful Coachella Valley. As with everything, the event has gone virtual this year and happens over two days next week.  if you are new to the area, have some time on your hands (don’t we all!), or just want to connect with like-minded people, this is your opportunity.

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And I simply must – for posterity – include one quote from Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman at the Presidential Inauguration on Jan 20, 2021.  Ending her oratory, “The Hill We Climb” is this: “The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
 
Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide
 

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This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings

January 22–24, 2021

We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Bears & Bowties Virtual Speed Dating with Alexander Rodriguez, Healing Black Queer Communities with Brothers of the Desert, Finding Freedom LGBTQi+ Symposium, Seven Essential Conversations, Mental Amusements, plus a look ahead to Info-A-Go-Go and more!

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/campaigns/org670682466/sitesapi/files/images/670109687/1.png Bears & Bowties Virtual Speed DatingSun, Jan. 24 – Roar! It’s a bear party and all are invited, with your host Alex Rodriguez! Bears, cubs, otters, pandas, wolves, and even salmon are invited to put on your best bow tie and join us for our special brunch edition of Speed Dating. We’ll make it a dapper day with quick dates, fun ice breakers, and plenty of honey. Get tickets

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/campaigns/org670682466/sitesapi/files/images/670109687/2 (1).png Finding Freedom LGBTQi+ Symposium

Jan. 20–23 – This 6th annual conference convenes around the theme Expanding Perspectives in LGBTQi+ Mental Health & Addiction Treatment. The conference is open to the community, treatment professionals, doctors, therapists, and anyone who is interested in the unique issues facing sexual identity and co-occurring disorders treatment. More info

 

/campaigns/org670682466/sitesapi/files/images/670109687/3.png Black Queer Communities & Healing

Jan. 23 – Join Brothers of the Desert for an online presentation and discussion of mental health issues, exploring questions like: What does healing mean for Black queer men, and Black queer folks broadly? How do we want to feel in our relationships with each other and ourselves? What needs to happen to help us get closer to that vision? With special guest Yolo Akili Robinson. More info

 

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I Love Gay Palm Springs Podcast: Episode 81

Join the celebration as we go from MAGA to GAGA with John Taylor, comedian Shann Carr, Brad Fuhr of GayDesertGuide.com, Jimmy Boegle of CVIndependent.com, and Dr. Laura Rush. Special guests: Willie Rhine of Eight4Nine.com, Mel Mason from declutteringspaces.com, and political activist Joy Silver of joysilverforcalifornia.com. [Listen] or [Watch]

Our podcast is brought to you by We Are Palm Springs, inviting locals to support local business! We’re also on demand on OutAt.TV, an LGBTQ streaming service for your Smart TV

Audio podcasts now available on iHeartRadio too.

Gay Desert Guide Crushes ❤️ This Week

Our Man Crush Monday this week is Raphael Warnock and Woman Crush Wednesday is Lady Liberty! Click their image here to see a fun slideshow, and to keep up with all our crushes, follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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