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Here’s Your Gay Desert Guide for the Weekend: Feb 16-18, 2024 🌴

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Valerie Milano
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February 16–18, 2024
Palm Springs Pride 2023 Drag Now Drag Forever Poster Trevor Wayne

I don’t like to dress up for events like Thursday’s Modernism Week opening party or The Red Dress Party. I’ll grudgingly find a piece of clothing or two in my closet, then make a half-assed attempt. And many times, I pull it off.

It’s a combination of not planning and not having a certain someone in my life to egg me on. So, for the Red Dress | Dress Red Party, the KGAY staff is working on a group “dress up”. We’ve got plenty of creative people on staff and in our orbit. I don’t have a horse in this race, so I’m happy to don whatever costume is prescribed by the team. Yes, I’ve done drag a few times, but am typically compared to “Maude”. (The voice helps!) I think we’re going another route with this year’s get-ups.

Sorry to report that the Red Dress Party is sold out already. Even with expanded capacity, this remains a hot ticket. Alas, there’s plenty more to keep your dance card filled. And this weekend is no exception.

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

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This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
February 16–18, 2024

We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Modernism Week 2024 is here! Plus Out at the Fair at the Riverside County Fair and Date Festival, “Bikinis and Bucket Seats” Modernism Week Vintage Car Show, George Michael tribute, The Golden Gays present The Golden Games, Grand Opening of Elements at Rio del Sol, Boudoir Boys All-Male Revue, ‘Something Rotten!,’ ‘Witchland,’ Ladies’ T-Dance, Flagging in the Desert, ‘The New Century,’ ‘Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite,’ ‘Mid-Century Moderns’…and much more! 
Read Brad’s Blog to Learn More!

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
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On the Air
KGAY 106.5 wants you to WIN tickets to see Jennifer Lopez before you can buy them! One of the most influential entertainers of our time presents her highly anticipated return to the touring stage with This Is Me…Now The Tour at Acrisure Arena on Friday, July 19 [More info] and you can Enter to Win on the KGAY 106.5 Contest Page!
The KGAY 106.5 Retro Lunch airs Monday through Friday at noon, 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! Listen Online.

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