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April 5–7, 2024
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”I farted!”
Kathy Griffin brought the house down with that line, and so many more on her comeback tour at the McCallum Theatre this week.
Cancel culture is a funny thing. Al Franken’s misstep that got him ousted from the US Senate seems mild in comparison to the travails that take down others today. In fact, I don’t think the term hadn’t even been coined yet when Franken stepped aside.
Kathy’s comeback couldn’t come at a more appropriate time – for better or worse. Her story is at times heartbreaking (a suicide attempt) and hilarious (vacationing with Sia in PV with seven dogs). And while “music soothes the savage beast”, comedy can be a “Calgon, take me away” moment. I feel better knowing that Kathy’s on our side, providing needed comic relief in a world of crazy.
This weekend is ripe for comedy in the valley as Fortune Feimster and Margaret Cho are each on the Gay Desert Guide events calendar. We all need a good laugh to counteract the poisonous world of social media and fake news. Try to take in one of these two if you missed Kathy!
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Brad Fuhr,
your Gay Desert Guide &
KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs host
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This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings:
Our Top 3 Events
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events! Read our Gay Desert Guide Weekend Blog for the full run-down. Here’s the top three events:
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1. Opera in the Park
Palm Springs Opera Guild celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Opera in the Park at Sunrise Park on Sunday, April 7 at 5 pm. This annual free concert of beloved opera arias is the premier cultural event in April in Palm Springs, drawing thousands of people from all over Southern California and the world every spring in a celebration of great opera music with professional artists. Bring a picnic dinner and celebrate 25 years!
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2. The Pink Ball w/Margaret Cho
The Transgender Health & Wellness Center presents The Pink Ball with special guest Margaret Cho on Saturday, April 6 from 6–9 pm at Oscar’s Palm Springs. Prepare to be dazzled when the spirit of celebration meets the vibrancy of pink. With the incomparable Margaret Cho as guest of honor, laughter and charm will fill the air. Slip into your finest pink attire and come for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and camaraderie.
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3. Desert Legends Women’s Weekend
Musician Jennifer Corday presents Desert Legends this Friday–Sunday, April 5–7 at various locations in Palm Springs with a party scene catering to the 40+ lesbian demographic. There’s a Women’s Golf Tournament, Pickleball Tournament, Desert Legends Concert, Fortune Feimster performing live at The Show, plus Sunday Brunch, T-Dance and more!
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Desert Zen Day Spa in Bermuda Dunes offers individual and private treatment rooms and many high-end therapy options for you to choose from. For 21 years they have been at the same location with friendly staff, soothing services, and a relaxing environment; locally and family-owned and operated too! With our BOGO HOT DEAL you can buy one $50 gift card to Desert Zen Day Spa and get a second $50 gift card for FREE!
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KGAY 106.5 is now joined at 92.1 on your FM dial in the central and east valley to provide our great sounds to more peeps!
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WIN TICKETS to the Epic Freddie Mercury Tribute starring Roy Cruz that has been selling out in P-Town, coming to Palm Springs for one night only, Saturday, April 13 at 7 pm at Fuego Event Space [More info]. This breathtaking musical event that you won’t soon forget is brought to you by Pilgrim House Presents and Ptown 2 Palm Springs.
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You can WIN TICKETS to KGAY Night at the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on Wednesday, April 10 when the Firebirds take on the Ontario Reign [Get tickets]. Pre-game events start at 5:30 pm on The Plaza with live music from KGAY’s DJ Galaxy, $5 Beer Night, giveaways and more! Puck drop is 7 pm.
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The KGAY Retro Lunch airs Monday through Friday from Noon–1 pm, 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 party music! 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.
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Patrick Evans, CV Independent’s Best Local Radio Personality 2023-24, hosts MeTV FM 103.1 weekdays from 10–3 pm! 103.1 MeTV FM is KGAY’s sister station, featuring a unique mix of timeless and memorable music from the ‘60s and ‘70s with a touch of the ‘50s and ‘80s.
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WIN TICKETS to see the one and only Eric Clapton, coming to Acrisure Arena with special guest Jimmie Vaughan on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 pm {More info]. Eric Clapton’s music spans genres, whether it’s the rock energy of “Layla” or the gentle ache of “Tears in Heaven,” his music resonates with passion and emotional depth.
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