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Bad Bunny will take the halftime stage at this year’s Super Bowl from San Francisco. I’m on my way to the city by the bay as you receive this email and read my Friday blog. But I don’t have press seats or a sugar baby to get me into the Big Game. (That’s how businesses have to refer to it in order not to get sued by the NFL!)
Instead, I’m visiting the Castro Theater and District for the first time since COVID for the reopening of the storied venue. My good friend and PR maven David Perry was telling me about the final plans for media tours and kick off event as we had Koffi last week.
I thought, “Why not go up for the Castro Theater’s re-christening” and David made it so. It’s a screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. I’ll report Monday on KGAY during my regular appearance on the John Taylor morning show and let you, dear readers, know how it went.
Given that it’s Super Bowl weekend, hotel rooms were hard to come by and expensive. But knowing the venue’s history (which I wrote about a few weeks ago), it was an opportunity I couldn’t resist. After all, I’d been at The Plaza Theatre’s press opening and tours prior to opening. I didn’t shell out the money for Cynthia Erivo, (nor did I complain about ticket prices for that show since it raised money for the foundation.) My first show was PSGMC’s Christmas show.
Back to Bad Bunny where we started. He’ll own the halftime stage, while Green Day fires up the crowd earlier during the Super Bowl opening ceremony — two acts who reliably get under Donald Trump’s skin. He’s behind TurningPointUSA’s All-American halftime show, competing for viewers. But their offering is Kid Rock, whose questionable lyrics about underage girls might make Jeffrey Epstein blush.
I’ll be safely back in my Palm Springs bubble before kickoff on Sunday, having made my pilgrimage to the street where Harvey Milk’s photo store set the stage for his activism and ultimate sacrifice for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Brad Fuhr, your KGay Desert Guide
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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. The Big Game
Super Bowl LX arrives this Sunday, (kickoff at 3:30 pm), bringing a full slate of local viewing parties and the much‑anticipated halftime performance from Bad Bunny, a global superstar who has consistently shown strong public support for the LGBTQ community through his statements, performances, and gender‑nonconforming expression. Fans can take in the game at Agua Caliente Casinos’ 360 Sports locations or inside The Show [More info], while Streetbar, Hunters Nightclub and one eleven bar each host their own festive gatherings with food, drinks and plenty of game‑day energy.
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2. Reduce, Reuse, Redress
Reduce, Reuse, Redress invites the community to refresh their closets with purpose on Saturday, February 7 from 2–7 pm at participating businesses in the Arenas District. Guests are encouraged to donate their previously worn but still fabulous Red Dress Dress Red outfits, all of which will help stock a special pop‑up resale event on February 21. Every donation earns an entry into prize drawings for pairs of general admission RDDR tickets or tickets to the Sunday pool party [More info]. And set your reminders: Tickets for Red Dress Dress Red 2026 go on sale Wednesday, February 11 at 9 am…they famously sell out fast! Get tickets
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3. BAM!Tastic with Alexis Mateo
RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Alexis Mateo brings her high‑energy BAM!Tastic showcase to The Social Cafe and Play Lounge on Saturday, February 7 from 6–8 pm. Expect live vocals, fierce fashion and the full force of Alexis’ signature charisma in a night built for fans who love big personality and bigger performances. With a special half‑price offer available using promo code ALEXIS 50, this is a prime chance to experience her fabulousness up close.
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This week’s HOT DEAL spotlights Toast’d in PS, with a $30 gift card for just $15—perfect for diving into some of their standout comfort‑food favorites like Swirly Cinnamon French Toast, Pepe’s Spicy Avocado Toast, or the crowd‑pleasing Breakfast Bandito Burrito. With hearty plates, playful twists, and an all‑day menu that feels like home, this deal makes it easy to enjoy a local favorite at half the price.
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Note: You are limited to one Hot Deal order per household or address every 28 days.
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Get our Visitor Map & Guide – FREE!
Check out the Brand New Spring edition of the K-Gay Desert Guide Visitor Map & Guide! To help you find everything you need as a visitor or local, we feature the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attractions, Gay Resorts with passes, Dispensaries, and other services. Look for the latest edition at businesses and newsstands around town, or browse it online right here!
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ABC Recovery Center’s Building Hope: Furnishing the Future campaign invites the community to help transform its newly expanded campus into a true sanctuary for healing. After adding seven new buildings, the Center now needs support to furnish 60 bedrooms, 120 recovery beds, and vital clinical and wellness spaces. Every contribution—from sponsoring a bed to outfitting a full room—directly impacts someone’s first steps toward recovery. With a 2026 goal of $500,000, donors can give through the Giving Catalog or create personal and team fundraising pages to rally others. Help build hope
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KGAY is now at 103.1 on your FM dial.
Make the move on your presets to 103.1 FM!
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The KGAY 103.1 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 Modgirl airs every Sunday from 4–6 pm (right after the Retro Brunch). All our DJs took honors in the Best of Coachella Valley this year!
This Weekend: Modgirl kicks things off on Friday, February 6 at 8 pm as she brings her signature pulse to Friday Night Fever at Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Then on Sunday, February 8 at 10 am it’s a bright A.M. Stream session at Café La Jefa. Meanwhile, DJ Galaxy appears Friday, February 6 from 4–9 pm at Hunters for Fur Friday, and the beat continues Sunday, February 8 from 3–7 pm at Oscar’s for the World Famous T‑Dance.
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To listen to KGAY Palm Springs via Alexa, say “Alexa ENABLE K. Gay Palm Springs SKILL” (include “SKILL”) or manually enable it in the Alexa app or at Amazon. Once enabled, access the station by saying “Alexa, OPEN,” “LAUNCH,” or “PLAY K. Gay Palm Springs.” You can also make special requests, such as birthday shoutouts or song dedications! Learn more
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KGAY 103.1 is giving listeners the chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to Bernadette Peters in concert with The Desert Symphony on Thursday, February 19 at 8 pm. This special evening features the Tony Award winner performing celebrated works by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, and more in an intimate, deeply moving setting. It’s a rare chance to hear one of the most acclaimed voices of stage and screen bring timeless songs to life with symphonic richness. Enter to WIN on the KGAY Contest Page
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KGAY 103.1 wants you to WIN TICKETS to Out at the Fair, returning to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival on Saturday, February 14. John Taylor will be broadcasting live from 3–5 pm as the Palm Grove Stage fills the day with dance, live music, drag and DJ sets, while Deven Green and Handsome Ned host Bingo Honey from 1:30–3 pm in the Shalimar Building. It’s a full day of community, entertainment and celebration, and KGAY is sending lucky winners straight into the heart of the fun. Enter to WIN on the KGAY Contest Page
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Sunny 106.5 is the Coachella Valley’s new home for feel‑good hits from the ’90s, 2000s, and beyond, pairing bright, familiar favorites with local updates and weekday weather from Patrick Evans. At the same time, KGAY has kicked off the New Year on a stronger, farther‑reaching signal at 103.1 FM, expanding its coverage and adding HD digital sound while continuing to stream worldwide.
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