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Here’s Your Gay Desert Guide for the Weekend: July 21-23, 2023 šŸŒ“

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July 21ā€“23, 2023
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Summer conjures up lazily lounging with a good book or three. I remember spending time in our public library and around my childhood home with books as an escape, an educational tool and a way to learn how the world works.

Books have come into my purview this week as I ran into Palm Springs Director of Library Services Jeannie Kays, and we sat down for a quick lunch. The library is in the process of planning for a major renovation, but our conversation turned to the “book bans” happening across the nation.

Then, this Tweet from former President Barack Obama was shared with me – so I wanted to share it today.

Today, some of the books that shaped my lifeā€”and the lives of so many othersā€”are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, andā€¦Ā pic.twitter.com/txhCTfH3Gh

ā€” Barack Obama (@BarackObama)Ā July 17, 2023

My team is planning for the Fall and Pride 2023 in Palm Springs. We’ve signed on to sponsor “Pride on the Page” book festival in October (a few weeks earlier this year). Julie Warren is hard at work securing a major author –Ā and I hear rumors that it could be someone who tells great tales…

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

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ThisĀ Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
July 21ā€“23, 2023

We’re keeping youĀ updatedĀ onĀ theĀ weekend’s Top Events: Do something cool indoors! Sing Along with ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ Dine Around with Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, Watch the latest with ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ on their opening weekend, or go way back and catch the musical ‘Hair’ on the BIG SCREEN. There is also a Soak & Sip, Wine & Weenies, Outfest Los Angeles wraps up this weekend…and more!
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Big Screen Musicals

 

 

 

The Palm Springs Cultural Center presentsĀ Annie Get Your GunĀ onĀ Sunday, July 23Ā atĀ 3 pmĀ as the latest in theirĀ Sing Along With Us Film SeriesĀ (of whichĀ Gay Desert GuideĀ andĀ KGAY 106.5 Palm SpringsĀ are proud media sponsors!). The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus will lead the singing [Get tickets]. OnĀ Saturday, July 22Ā atĀ 4 pm,Ā The Cultural Center’sĀ Broadway to the BIG SCREENĀ series presents the movie musical with a freewheeling group of Central Park hippies inĀ Hair. [Get tickets]
 

 

 

Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage

It’s time forĀ Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage 2023, going onĀ now through August 13. For just $10, your event wristband opens up a world of exclusive summer specials at participating Rancho Mirage restaurants so you can savor the best of the Rancho Mirage culinary scene, such asĀ Willie’s Modern Fare, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Las Casuelas Nuevas, Shame on the Moon, Si Bon, and more. See our event listing for a link to the full list of participating restaurants and their exclusive Taste of Summer offers. Wristbands can be picked up at a variety of non-profits.Ā More info

BarbieĀ &Ā Oppenheimer

The much-anticipated opening weekend for both theĀ BarbieĀ andĀ OppenheimerĀ films is here, and atĀ Mary Pickford Theater ā€“ Dā€™Place EntertainmentĀ in Cathedral City, they’re running a “Barbenheimer” special to celebrate this big weekend! Purchase a ticket to watch both films this weekend and receiveĀ free refills on any size popcorn and fountain drinks. In light of the ongoing excessive heat warning in Greater Palm Springs, it’s a great time to kick back in the air-conditioned comfort of Mary Pickford’s recliner seating and maybe enjoy some of their house-made ice cream too.Ā More info

 

 

 

 
We have a featuredĀ Hot DealĀ for savings atĀ Destination PSPĀ this week, plus we have deals atĀ Rick’s Desert Grill, Hunters Nightclub, Trevor Wayne Pop Art, Kitchen 86, AMP Sports Lounge, Coachella Valley Coffee Co., Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon, Papa Dan’s Pizza and Pasta, Men’s Grooming Spot, V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar, Desert Mischief, Jolene’s Bar & Lounge, Willie’s Modern Fare, Zin American BistroĀ and more!
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Featured Events
 

TheĀ Summer 2023Ā edition of ourĀ Gay Desert Guide Visitor Map & GuideĀ (great for locals too!) is available now around town and online! We help you find everything you need to know while visiting or living in the Coachella Valley, featuring the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attraction, Gay Resorts with passes, Dispensaries and other services. You can also view it online, and download the PDF [here].
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KGAY 106.5Ā andĀ Gay Desert GuideĀ have a pair of tickets to giveaway forĀ A Night of Bowie, The Definitive Bowie Experience, coming to The Show at Agua Caliente onĀ Saturday, July 29 at 8 pm. This multimedia celebration of Bowieā€™s extensive list of memorable hits focuses primarily (but not exclusively) on his peak years from the early ā€™70s through to his album The Next Day. The show has been described as being eerily close to hearing and seeing Bowie himself. Enter to win passes on theĀ KGAY Contest Page!
 

 

You canĀ WIN a pair ofĀ Big Bear ROMP 2023 Weekend PassesĀ withĀ KGAY 106.5Ā andĀ Gay Desert Guide!Ā You’ll find mountains of men and mischief thisĀ August 17ā€“20Ā at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake. Big Bear ROMP is one of southern California’s most unique weekend events for eight years running, featuring 15-plus hours of pool parties, dance parties, glow bowling, bitchy bingo brunch and other great social events in the cool mountain air. This year’s comedy headliner isĀ Taylor WilliamsonĀ from America’s Got Talent. Enter to win passes on theĀ KGAY Contest Page!
 

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