Gay Desert Guide Summer Map & Calendar for Palm Springs

2018 “Save the Date” Coachella Valley Events June 1

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

June 8-10

Splash House (Weekend One)

June 14

Greater Palm Springs Pride OUTstanding Voices

June 28

Transgender Community Humanitarian Awards

July 19

Outfest, Los Angeles TryOUT Thursday - Mamma Mia at Mary Pickford

July 20-22

Gay Wine Weekend Sonoma

Aug. 10-12

Splash House (Weekend Two)

Aug. 16-19

Big Bear Romp, Big Bear

Aug. 22-26 Sept. 6-9 Sept. 20-23

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Welcome to Greater Palm Springs 02045596 211 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Map Inside: Featured Dining, Gay Bars & Happenings!

We’re GayDesertGuide.LGBT, the one website and mobile app that will help you locate everything you need to know while visiting or living in the Coachella Valley. This Map & Calendar is published quarterly and features the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attractions, Gay Resorts with passes, and other services.

For Happy Hours & Nightlife by Day, our completed Events calendar, gay resort directory, LGBT Business directory, Dining by Cuisine, Real Estate & Home, and everything LGBTQ, go to our mobile-friendly site: GayDesertGuide.LGBT. Add it to your Home Screen and let us “Guide” you to a great Palm Springs experience.

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Palm Springs Intl. Animation Festival & Expo

Featured Dine & Sip……2 Featured Nightlife………3

NLGJA-National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Conference

Featured Shopping…….3

Cinema Diverse

Palm Springs & Cathedral City Map…..4/5

Sept. 27

Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards

Oct. 2-4

NAGLREP Real Estate Conference

Greater Palm Springs Welcome…….7

Modernism Week Fall Preview 2017

2018 Calendar of Events…….8

Oct. 18-21 Oct. 20

Desert AIDS Walk

Oct. 31

Halloween on Arenas Road

Nov. 3

L-Fund Women's Pride Dance

Nov. 4

HRC's 19th Annual Garden Party

Nov. 2-4 Nov. 16

Attractions/Entertainment/Services….6

Greater Palm Springs Pride Weekend

The LGBT Center’s “Center Stage” Fundraiser

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FEATURED DINE & SIP

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Inside the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel Mediterranean Flavors @ Juniper; Rooftop Dining @ 4 Saints

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Summering in Palm Springs??

Lappert's Premium Gourmet Ice Cream World Famous, Distinctive, Unique Ice Cream Flavors Voted Top 5 Date Shake in Coachella Valley

LuLu California Bistro

Happy Hour Daily 11A-Close at Bar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Blackbook

Naughty Hour 10P-Midnight; Happy Hour 4-6P LGBT Bar, Serves Lunch & Dinner, Brunch

Brad Fuhr, e-Publisher, Gay Desert Guide

When our city (Palm Springs) started to be inhabited by more than our native population, water was the primary consideration of where to settle. According to Wikipedia, “While the Cahuilla Indians often spent the summers in Indian Canyons where water was plentiful, the current site of Spa Resort Casino in downtown was often used during winter due to its natural hot springs.

That site will again reveal the hot springs to the public as the corner of Indian Canyon and Tahquitz was the scene of a groundbreaking in May. The former hotel site will now house the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and the Spa.

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Bongo Johnny's Bar & Grill Arenas Road California Casual Food Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Late Night

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Broken Yolk

Mimosas & Full bar Huge Selection of Breakfast Favorites & Lunch Items

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Chicken Ranch

Eat In; Take Out; Catering Free range, Farm Fresh, Locally Grown

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Copley’s on Palm Canyon

Award-Winning Chef American Cuisine Prepared with an Innovative Flair

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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge Lounge Menu; Lunch/Brunch/Dinner West Coast Modern American Cuisine

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El Jefe Bar & Restaurant

Breakfast M-F, Lunch and Dinner Inside Saguaro Hotel; Mexican Cuisine

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IL Giardino Ristorante Italiano A Truly Italian Restaurant Mon-Sat 4:30 - 9 PM

Johannes Palm Springs

Known for Wiener Schnitzel!

Contemporary Continental Cuisine

Jus Chillin' Frozen Yogurt & Gelato

Voted #1 Yogurt Shop in Coachella Valley & Top 10 Gelato in CA Smoothies, Fruit Bowls, Shave Ice, Date Shakes & More

King’s Highway & Amigo Room Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Poolside Bar; Drag Trivia

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Manhattan in the Desert

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Full Bar American Restaurant and Deli

Oasis Buffet at the Spa Resort Casino Breakfast Spots, Brunch Places, Buffet Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Oscar's Cafe & Bar

Variety of Showroom Entertainment Dinner nightly, weekend brunch

Peabody’s Café

Fri & Sat Karaoke American Breakfasts and Lunches, Full Bar

Pinocchio in the Desert

Full Bar/Bottomless Mimosas American/European Food, Breakfast & Lunch Only

Purple Palm

Inside Colony Palms Hotel; Poolside California Fare Sourced from Local & Organic Farms

Rick's Desert Grill

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Cuban and American Comfort Food

Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill Sunday Drag Brunch Traditional Mexican Cuisine

Ristretto Coffee

Breakfast and Lunch Coffee Drinks, Teas, Baked Goods, Smoothies

The Kitchen Inside the Hotel Zoso American Dining

The Steakhouse at the Spa Resort Casino Fine Dining Prime Beef and Great Seafood

It’s just another chapter in the evolution of our city and the Coachella Valley that we’re proud to be a part of. The LGBTQ communities who have settled here for a variety of reasons call this home most of the year. But summer can be a challenge. (You may be fanning yourself with this publication rather than be reading it!)

Summer offers great opportunities to take advantage of specials on hotels, rentals or resorts. Fewer people can mean a different experience, and many come in the hot summer months to find their zen.

This Map & Calendar lists the top Featured listings in Dine & Sip, Nightlife, Shopping and Attractions/Entertainment/Services. But there are hundreds more places just waiting to be discovered!

GayDesertGuide.LGBT is our website and the place to bookmark on your computer and add to your home screen so it’s at your fingertips as you plan your trip or while you’re here. We write a twice-weekly column letting you know what’s happening. Find it on our home page.

We’ve curated a “long tail” of listings in these and channels on our website: Real Estate & Home, Galleries, Arts & Culture, Health, Fitness & Wellness, Massage and our Hot Deals (Think Gay Groupon.)

Also on GayDesertGuide.LGBT: • EVENTS with every event at your fingertips by day and our Happy Hour Finder too!

• ATTRACTIONS from Joshua Tree National Park to Modernism Tours, Casinos to Ice Skating Rinks • LGBT-FRIENDLY GUIDES to businesses you can trust in every category from fitness centers to our Wedding Guide

Thai Smile

Lunch and Dinner Thai Cuisine

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Tonga Hut Late Night Disco Mixed, Tiki Restaurant and Bar

Trio Restaurant

Happy Hour Daily 11A-7P: at Bar and on Patio American Modern Food, Happening Bar

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Wangs in the Desert Friday Happy Hour; patio shows Asian Fusion

Watercress Vietnamese Bistro

Lunch, Brunch & Dinner | Vietnamese /Asian Cuisine Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

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ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

Eisenhower Urgent Care / Palm Springs

HotWaterCasino.com | 888.999.1995 Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage offers the hottest slots, table games, plus fine dining and shopping, Also home to The Show concert theatre.

151 S Sunrise Way 760.969.7780 Same-day facility for non-emergent health concerns.

The clinic contains state-of-the-art treatment areas, exam rooms and a procedure room.

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EoS Fitness Palm Springs

AllWorldsResorts.com | 760.323.7505 6 pools, 2 jacuzzis and play rooms.

Day and night passes are available.

eosfitness.com/location/palm-springs | 760.322.2003 State of the art exercise equipment, ample cardio and resistance machines, large free weight training area and the most exciting group exercise classes. 7 day free pass available.

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GymGuyz

HIGH Quality Cannabis/Edibles/Concentrates Friendly Knowledgeable Budtender, GREAT ATMOSPHERE/ BEST DAILY DEALS. Adult Use 21+ID Med Use 18+REC WM/IG/FB AtomicBudz.com

Best Buds Delivery Weedmaps.com/deliveries/best-buds-palm-desert 310.908.9130 Delivery available in the Palm Desert area Our Motto: You get what you pay for.

Blue Tiger Recovey www.BlueTigerRecovery.com | 760.534.3487 35879 Date Palm Drive Provides cutting-edge and comprehensive sexual addiction and substance abuse treatment.

GymGuyz.com/palm-springs | 760.459.1661 GYMGUYZ Mobile Personal Training provides customized workouts in the comfort of your home or the setting of your choice.

We promote health and wellness for people of all ages.

⓴ LGBT Community Center TheCenterPS.org | 760.416.7790 The LGBT Community Center of the Desert provides a safe and supportive environment for members to enjoy wellness, educational, support and social programs.

The Men's Spa at La Dolce Vita

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Body Concierge BodyConciergeSpa.com | 760.600.5573 35879 Date Palm Drive Skin Care Service · Day Spa · Massage Therapist Your Key to Relaxation!

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http://dplaceentertainment.com | 760.323.8296 First run, luxury movie theater with reclining seats and Cinema Cafe, located in Cathedral City.

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BoralisSkinCenter.com | 760.322.2422 Boralis Skin Center is a Dermalogica Exclusive skin care center providing facials, waxing, microdermabrasion and massage in a calming, stress free environment.

24CCBC-Men's Resort Hotel ccbcresorthotel.com | 760.324.1350 Resort Passes Available 24-7 Passes good for 12 hours, and include in & out privileges.

Desert AIDS Project/The Dock DesertAidsProject.org | 760.323.2118 Desert AIDS Project is the Coachella Valley resource for those living with, affected by, or at-risk for HIV or AIDS. The Dock provides STD testing, PrEP and PEP, HIV testing.

83 Desert Hills Premium Outlets PremiumOutlets.com/DesertHills California’s largest collection of luxury outlets featuring 180 designer stores just 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs.

Desert Regional Medical Center DesertRegional.com | 760.323.6511 Emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week The Coachella Valley’s designated trauma center, staffed by dedicated trauma surgeons.

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Trunks Cathedral City Happy Hour Daily 'til 6P LGBT Bar, Country Dancing

Chill Bar

Happy Hour Daily 10A-7P + (All day Monday & Tuesday) Diversity Celebrated

Other LGBT Bars include: Stacy’s@Palm Springs, Score and The Barracks.

Learn more at GayDesertGuide.LGBT.

ladolcevitaresort.com/gay-spa | 760.325.2686 The only gay resort in Palm Springs with an on-site spa. Carefully curated services include full body treatments, hair removal, facial, and massage (swedish, deep tissue, hot stone). Incl. access to heated pools, jacuzzi, steam room.

⓳ Boralis Skin Center

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Evzin Palm Springs & Soundbliss Music Lounge Happy Hour 4 - 7 PM Daily Craft Cocktails, Great Bites, Balcony

Hunters Nightclub

Happy Hour is ALL DAY, Every Day LGBT Bar, Dancing; Spirits Elevated!

Moxie

Happy Hour 4 - 7 PM Daily Craft Cocktails, Great Bites, Balcony

Playoffs Sports Lounge

Rainbow Wednesdays, 4th Wednesday of the Month Desert Hot Springs

Michael Holmes' Purple Room Supper Club Happy Hour Tues-Sat: 4-6P Live Shows, Mixed Crowd, Lounge

RetroRoom Lounge

Happy Hour: Daily Drink Specials & Entertainment Lounge, Karaoke, Drag

The Roost Lounge

Cathedral City‘s Newest LGBT Bar Mixed, Lounge, Happy Hour

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Bear Wear

LGBT Bear/Fetish Store Swimwear, T-Shirts, Fashion, Underwear

Destination PSP

Souvenir and Collectible Merchandise Including #ILoveGayPalmSprings Items

D'Amour Concept

Art Gallery, Concept Store Across from Townie Bagels

Geras Tousignant Gallery

Art & Photgraphy Gallery | Encircles Classic, Traditional, and Contemporary Design Art

Just Fabulous

Books, Cards, Home Decor & Art Upscale Gift Boutique and Book Signings

KRAVE AND KULTURE

Contemporary Fast Fashion, Pop-Art, Graffiti Art, Avant Garde Home Decor, Full Design Services.

⓲ Mizell Senior Center Mizell.org | 760.323.5689 Mizell Senior Center is the community focal point on healthy and active aging. At Mizell, active seniors come together for service and activity; Meals on Wheels.

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PSMuseum.com | 760.322.4897 The Architecture and Design Center is the hub of the museum's exploration of architecture and design, and houses related exhibitions and educational and community programs.

21Palm Springs Cultural Center ThePalmSpringsCulturalCenter.org | 760.325.6565 The Cultural Center Presents a Wide Variety of Events and Programs. Housing the historic Camelot Theater, Certified Farmer's Markets, and Film Festivals

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Happy Hour Daily: 10A-8P + top shelf specials LGBT Bar, Karaoke, Mature Crowd

Tool Shed

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Leather/Levi Bar; Bear; Pool; Fetish

PSTramway.com | 888.515.8726 Enjoy spectacular views of the desert below. Located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Enjoy 54 miles of hiking trails, dining, spectacular views, gift shops.

SpaResortCasino.com | 888.999.1995 Your Downtown Palm Springs destination for casino games, the hottest slots and dining.

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Weedmaps.com/dispensaries/psa-organica | 760.778.1053 Medical and Recreational Marijuana 21+ Alternative & Holistic Health Service

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30Spa Resort Casino

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Toucans Tiki Lounge

Happy Hour Daily: All Day Monday; 'til 10P Fri Gay Bar/ Nightclub, Dancing, Go-Go Boys/Girls, Drag Showss

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My Little Flower Shop

Florist Event Planner & Wedding Planner

On the Mark Fine Foods & Provisions Mark VanLaanen from Trio “It’s not everything, but it’s everything you want.”

PoshPetCare - Palm Springs

PoshPetCare offers spa-quality grooming, human-grade food/treats, toys clothing and gifts.

PS212 Home

Retail showroom featuring exclusive brands.

Design services available.

Revivals/mode Furniture @ Revivals Vintage and Thrift Shop | Exclusive Home of "mode at Revivals" Modern Decor and Furnishings.

Wabi Sabi Japan Living

Home goods for home entertaining. Imported from Japan Enjoy Sake at our Sake bar in store..

HOW DO YOU ZEN?

Sake Tasting Bar & Japanese Goods

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Sunny Dunes

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Visitor Center

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La Verne Way

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Sunny Dunes

Camino Parocela

Andreas Rd

Saturnino Rd

Cahuilla Rd

Ramon Rd

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Our LGBT wedding guide is a one-stop place on GayDesertGuide.LGBT to plan your wedding in Greater Palm Springs.

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Calle Encilia

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Symbol Keys

Tennis

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Avenida Caballeros

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Mesquite Ave

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