Home #Hwoodtimes Here’s Your Gay Desert Guide for the Weekend: May 19–21, 2023 🌴

Here’s Your Gay Desert Guide for the Weekend: May 19–21, 2023 🌴

May 19–21, 2023

Brad Fuhr PS Art Museum

Talk about British royalty! I had the pleasure of spending some time with UK journalists who are visiting Palm Springs on a “Fam” trip. Visit Palm Springs regularly hosts media in all its forms in order to generate positive press as we maintain our world-famous brand.

After drinks at the Trixie Motel, the group dined at Mr. Lyons. The conversation turned to the USA’s perception in the world and the times we are living in. Our group included Lewis Corner, editorial director for Gay Times, the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ publication. In his Editor’s Letter for the May issue, Corner writes about the power of positive representation and what it looks like in the world.

He writes, “The most simple answer, from our perspective, is continually representing LGBTQ+ people as the successful, happy, powerful, and brilliant community we are. If we let the current mainstream news cycle define it for us, it would be a miserable state of affairs and wildly far from the reality of who we truly are. Trans+ people aren’t dangerous, they are everyday human beings who contribute so much good to society. Drag performers aren’t dangerous, they are some of the most creative and versatile performers in the entertainment industry who inspire a wide demographic of people. LGBTQ+ educators aren’t dangerous, they are nurturing the next generation to be more empathetic and embrace the differences of those around them.”

We put on a happy face each week with the content you read here, and (for the most part) what you hear on KGAY 106.5. But we know what’s under the surface is an affront to our safety, wellbeing and our rights as human beings.

Corner concludes with this: “The power of positive representation isn’t the entire answer to all of the issues we face in the world as queer people. But it goes a long way to creating greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the many different experiences that exist in our communities.”

Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide & KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs host

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This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
May 19–21, 2023

We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival, ‘The Last Five Years – A Modern Musical’ from Desert Theatreworks, House Party PS: White Lotus Hawaii, Communities’ Finest Dance Showcase, Palm Springs Comedy Mashup, Palm Springs Jump!, Scot Bruce, Legends Cocktail Party at Trixie Motel, Long Beach Proud! Fest, Bear Naked Tag Team, Thunder from Down Under, Screwball Sundays…and much more!

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Joshua Tree Music Festival

 

The 21st Annual Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is happening this Thursday– Sunday, May 18–21, at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground. Joshua Tree Music Festival is described as: Supreme and diverse live music experiences to feed the body, mind and soul. Deep dive workshops to uplift and inspire. Random acts of mindfulness inviting you to interact and connect. Spontaneous eruptions of gratitude. A friendly familial spirit. A community of music lovers. Check out our event listing for links to the lineup, plus more information about the Healing Oasis, Om Zone, Sanctuary, Visual Arts, Vendors and Queer Salon elements of the festival: Get tickets

The Last Five Years – A Modern Musical

Desert Theatreworks presents The Last Five Years, A Modern Musical, through Sunday, May 21. Told through inventive, funny and powerful songs, The Last Five Years is a two-character musical that navigates the ins and outs – and ups and downs – of a marriage. Written by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade), this Drama Desk Award winner is the beautiful story of a couple’s five year relationship. Get tickets

House Party PS: White Lotus Hawaii

 

The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, Sir Robert Morrison & Will Cook present House Party PS: White Lotus Hawaii on Saturday, May 20 from 5–8 pm. Get ready for a tropical adventure where you can enjoy special entertainment in the lounge, shopping opportunities in the gift shop (silent auction) or sample tropical appetizers in the garden cafe. Special entertainment will be provided by Billboard top recording artist Debby Holiday and TV/Film star Garrett Clayton. Groove to the sounds of DJ ModGirl and Palm Springs’ favorite drag persona, Bella Da Ball will also be on hand as emcee. Benefits the Transgender Health and Wellness Center. Get tickets

We have a featured Hot Deal for savings at Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon this week, plus we have deals at 1501 Uptown Gastropub, Il Giardino, Zin American Bistro, Willie’s Modern Fare, Coachella Valley Coffee Co., Destination PSP, Hunters Nightclub, V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar, Low Desert Modern Mexican, Boozehounds, Desert Mischief, Jolene’s, Rick’s, Trevor Wayne Pop Art, AMP Sports LoungeMonster Shakes, Kitchen 86, Lulu California Bistro and more!
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