Modernism Week
Modernism Week’s annual 11-day festival is underway this weekend, and runs through Sunday, February 25. The lineup features more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends. CAMP (Community and Meeting Place) is open daily at the Hyatt Hotel downtown for the run of the festival. Also offered are architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, garden tours, a 2-day vintage trailer show, nightly parties, and a special series of compelling and informative talks. Tickets are still available and many events are free or low cost.
Out at The Fair
Out at the Fair returns to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival on Saturday, February 17, and KGAY will be Out and About at the Fair from 12–2 pm! One of the most popular attractions of the day, Drag Bingo, takes place from 1–4 pm in the Shalimar Building. Join Landa Plenty and Shania Satisfaction and play for gift cards, Out at the Fair swag, and fabulous grand prizes. The Pageant Stage will have entertainment all day, with emcee Alexander Rodriguez joining Landa and Shania, with The Glam Show at 5:30 pm, National Date Pageant at 7:30 pm, and the OutAtDark All-Ages Dance Party with DJ Galaxy starting at 8:30 pm. Get tickets
Bikinis and Bucket Seats
At the other end of the long Presidents Day weekend, on Monday, February 19 from 12–3 pm, don’t miss Bikinis & Bucket Seats, the Modernism Week Vintage Car Show with more than 50 vintage cars from the 1950s, 60s, & 70s on display on the west side of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Join KGAY’s John Taylor who will be out and about in this free tribute to the fun and sun of 1960s California youth culture. Come dressed in period attire; DJ Modgirl will be on hand bringing the vintage party vibes! More info |