THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
COACHELLA Vol. 2
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT COACHELLA
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ABOUT COACHELLA LGBTQ Coachella Valley There’s something for everyone in this desert oasis. Located about two hours drive from both Los Angeles and San Diego, Coachella Valley has long been a popular getaway for Southern Californians. Its desert hiking, golfing and laid back atmosphere attracts visitors from all over the world. Coachella Valley is small enough that you can rent a bike and see most of the starkly beautiful outdoor (and some indoor) attractions in a long weekend. There is a very large gay population here and some even jokingly refer to it as a “gay retirement village.” It is a wonderful place to grow gay and gray. But in truth you’ll see every type under the sun here. There are plenty of cool gay bars--and many of the modernist hotels have great bars with mixed crowds--but visitors tend to be more focused on the daytime sun and fun. There are many terrific gay resorts here and whether you are looking for a frisky clothing optional place to sunbathe poolside or something a little more sedate, there’s little that can’t be found.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Papa Dan’s Pizza & Pasta
Tony’s Burgers
Long-running, casual pizza parlor offering many specialty pies & a menu of pasta bowls & seafood. 73131 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Simple cafe & bar serving piled-high burgers, breakfast, hot dogs, fried fish, nachos & more. 35903 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA
Bella Vita
Billy Q’s
Polished eatery providing traditional Italian cuisine in a relaxed, white-tablecloth setting. 74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Laid-back diner with outdoor seats offering hearty specialty pizzas including gluten-free options. 36901 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA
Le Vallauris Restaurant
Haven for gourmet fare with a fixed-price French-focused menu & a romantic patio. 385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
Cork Tree
Shopping plaza eatery offers elevated Californian fare in a cozy, romantic room with a bar & patio. 74950 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant
Classic steakhouse fare is served amid a memorabilia-covered dining room & practice putting green. 78164 52nd Ave, La Quinta, CA
Wang’s in the Desert
Popular Chinese restaurant and bar 424 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Sherman’s Deli & Bakery
Grill-A-Burger
Casual spot specializing in gourmet burgers, hot dogs & salads with kitschy island decor. 73091 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
NYC-style deli serving kosher fare from morning to night, with specialty cakes & other baked goods. 73-161 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Si Bon
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille
Stylish spot with a patio featuring Belgian fare, espresso & a full bar with imported beer & wine. 40101 Monterey Ave., E5, Rancho Mirage, CA
Casual fare with a late night menu 214 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA
The Tropicale
Popular spot for California cuisine Downtown Palm Springs 330 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA
Pablo Viejo Grill
Vivid artwork lines this earth-toned Mexican eatery featuring traditional plates & daily happy hour. 36901 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA
LuLu California Bistro
Updated Palm Springs style 200 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE MARCH
APRIL
MAR 20 6:30PM
APR 3
LUNAFEST
ILLUSIONS THE DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Come join us for an evening under the stars with viewing and celebration of women’s films! This is a traveling film festival showcasing and championing women in film. Visit eventbrite.com.
Illusions the Show is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. This knock your socks off celebrity tribute drag queen dinner show & drag queen brunch show, is the perfect mix of classy entertainment and raunchy comedy! Details at eventbrite.com..
MAR 21 7:00PM
THE MUSIC OF PHANTOM!
We are excited to announce an elegant evening of great food, fantastic friends and the music of PHANTOM. Complete details at eventbrite.com.
MAR 22 1:00PM
APR 4
DRAUGHT IN THE DESERT
We’re gathering over 30 hop masters for a day of ales, barrel-aged brews, snacks, and poolside tunes. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
COSMIC COMEDY SHOW
The Cosmic Comedy ship is going for a spin in Coachella Valley. Come get “Spacey” at the Vault with the hottest comics from Hollywood! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
MAR 22 7:00PM
SDSU LATINX FILM & ART FEST
APR 5
The LatinX Film Festival aims to provide SDSU Latinx students, as well as artists from the local community, a platform to share their art. From Live performances to Visual Arts to Films, we’re working to celebrate the power that art has to bring a culture together. Register free at eventbrite.com.
DRAGTASTIC BUBBLY BRUNCH
RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Ross Mathews presents the most fun, fabulous & delish drag brunch ever! Visit eventbrite.com.
APR 7
WOLVERINE CON
The expo will highlight students work from the Graphic Arts program, local artists from the area, 4-year universities, and local businesses looking to recruiter interns. Details at eventbrite.com.
MAR 26
SD FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
The goal of the Festival is to promote the French language and Francophone culture through the screening of movies selected for every audience, from youth to film buffs. Visit eventbrite.com.
APR 17 3:00PM-6:00PM CHOCOLATE SPEAKEASY
More than 4,000 s’mores will descend on downtown Indio, and you’ll be part of the gastronomic joy. We’re talkin’ 700 pounds of marshmallows, 3,000 candy bars. Plus, we’ll also have gourmet s’mores coffee and other s’moresthemed treats. Register for free at eventbrite.com.
MAR 31
CANNABIS BAKE’D SALE
Creating High End Cannabis event about health,wellness and education through alternative ways to use cannabis outside of smoking. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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BAR GU ID E Hunters Palm Springs Hip nightclub & video bar Arenas Road Area 302 E Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA
Studio 111 Cocktail lounge 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA
The Barracks Desert’s longest-running leather bar 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA
Georgie’s Alibi (upstairs at Azul) This place has it all! Downtown Palm Springs 369 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Tool Shed Early birds get the bears 600 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Cub Meat Bears, bears, bears... Downtown Palm Springs 369 N Palm Canyon, 2nd Floor, Palm Springs, CA
SpurLine Video bar for all Arenas Road Area 200 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Oscar’s Casual drinking and dining all day long Downtown Palm Springs 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 108, Palm Springs, CA
Toucans Tiki Lounge Locals and visitors party at Toucans Downtown Palm Springs 2100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Legends of Palm Springs Retro atmosphere with wonderful cocktails Downtown Palm Springs 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #102, Palm Springs, CA
Street Bar Bright and sunny atmosphere 224 E Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA
Casablanca Lounge at Melvyn’s Classic Palm Springs Downtown Palm Springs 200 W Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA
Trunks Friendly bartenders and drink specials 36737 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA Score Neighborhood bar 301 E Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA
Roost Bar Lounge Strong drinks and great happy hour specials 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203, Cathedral City, CA
Chill Bar Bartenders are A+ 217 East Arenas, Palm Springs, CA
RetroRoom Lounge “Great Gay Bar!” 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs, CA
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE determines winners in each category. Details at palmspringslife.com.
MAY MAY 1-3
JUNE
A group of gay men gathers in an NYC apartment for a friend’s birthday party. After the drinks are poured and the music turned up, the evening slowly exposes the fault-lines beneath their friendships and the self-inflicted heartache that threatens their solidarity. Visit visitgreaterpalmsprings.com.
JUN 8
MAY 14-18
JUNE 1
THE BOYS IN THE BAND
PALM SPRINGS BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL
The Palm Springs Bloody Mary Festival celebrates everyone’s favorite cocktail. House-made cocktails, live music and great people right here in Palm Springs. Visit locallistamedia.com.
SHAKTI IMMERSION FESTIVAL
STONEWALL HUMANITARIAN AWARDS 2020
Shakti Immersion is a 5-day conscious yoga and music retreat, condensing everything you’ve come to love from the festival into an intimate retreat and celebration. Experience our wide variety of yoga classes, spiritual workshops, and music. Cleanse your mind, body, and soul in the healing hot mineral baths, treat yourself to a bodywork session in the resort’s healing sanctuary, and enjoy a visit to our amazing selection of artisan vendors. Visit bhaktifest.com/ shaktifest.
Stonewall Humanitarian Awards recognizes community leaders for their activism,sacrifice to protect equality, and humanitarian efforts in our community. These funds raised from this event help the transgender community strive for equality and equity. These funds directly go for the Transgender Health and Wellness Centers rent so that it can provide a safe space, social services for the transgender community and LGBTQ+ youth. Visit eventbrite.com.
MAY 24
THIS LAND FOOD & BEVERAGE FESTIVAL
JUN 16-22
PALM SPRINGS INTL SHORTFEST
THIS LAND will highlight food, beverage, pantry as well as a Marketplace of kitchen, dining and garden specific makers & merchants from the Coachella Valley + Southwest. Come ready to eat, drink, shop and spend the weekend with us in a gorgeous environment. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
With over 4,200 submissions from over 100 countries, ShortFest is sure to have something for everyone. Around 325 shorts are screened at Camelot Theatres during the festival. This is the largest short film event in North America. Visit shadowmountainresort.com.
JUN 26
MAY 29 - 31 10:00AM
HYELIGHT FEST
CV IMPROV/COMEDY FESTIVAL
Hyelight Fest includes day parties at the pool that rock until 8pm. You’ll also love our night events with two rooms featuring the best in house/electronica and open format. Book a room for the weekend and get full access to all the events! Details at eventbrite.com.
This popular event draws up and coming stand up comics, sketch comics and improvisers from across the nation as well as household names. Competitors perform in front of a live audience, and audience voting
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE The convention focuses on Japanese popular culture, primarily anime and manga, and of course, lots of gaming! Visit eventbrite.com.
JULY JUL 10
WINE TASTING AT VIN DE SYRAH
The cost is $45 per person + tax and gratuity, which includes three full glasses of wine and three hand selected food pairings. This is not your average wine tasting...be prepared for a fun and edgy experience with one of our two in-house sommeliers! Their tactless and outrageous tastings will have your guests talking about Syrah for weeks! Details at eventbrite.com.
AUGUST AUG 1
CRAFT BEER FEST
Our ninth annual frothy festival celebrating the micro-brewers, hop heads, cask masters and maltsters who make the world a better place for beer lovers everywhere, with over 30 craft breweries pouring golden elixirs all day and a poolside soundscape. Visit visitgreaterpalmsprings.com.
JUL 12
FESTIVAL OF CARS
The San Diego Festival of Cars will showcase over 120+ amazing custom cars from Imports, Exotics, Classics to American Muscle, Low Riders, Trucks and the hottest new Models Vehicles!
AUG 7
FOAM PARTY WEEKEND - BEARS ON THE PROWL
Beat the summer heat with the bears, cubs, and chubby guys at Bears on the Prowl’s Foam Party Weekend! THAT’S RIGHT! A GIANT NAKED FOAM PARTY WEEKEND FULL OF BEARS! Jump in the pool and chill all day, and at night get ready to frolic in the foam and get those furry bellies rubbed! Friday and Saturday night we’re turning the CCBC lawn into a giant bubble filled play space. Come on out and get slippery with us!
Rides you will never have a chance to see in person! Car models, DJ entertainment, general and food vendors! (food not included) with Beer and Spirits Garden. Where the Cars are the Stars. Visit eventbrite.com.
JUL 24
DIVA ROYALE DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Get Up Close And Personal With Your Host Diva Drag Queen and Her Guest Drag Queen Divas such as Madonna, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Adele, Nicki Minaj, Whitney Houston, Sia, Brittany Spears, Beyonce and many other celebrity impersonators (Specific celebrity Drag Queens vary according to city, location and date). Tickets at eventbrite.com.
Speaking of slippery, we’re bringing back the giant naked waterslide one last time this summer so don’t miss out! Tickets sold at eventbrite.com.
AUG 15-16
PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC
One of the best food + wine festivals in the world. You don’t want to miss this summer culinary experience. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is an all-inclusive event that is designed for guests to enjoy food and wine in a stunning setting. Tickets are limited to ensure an absolute quality experience for you! Visit eventbrite.com.
JUL 31
ANIMANGA 2020
Animanga 2020 is an annual 3-day anime, cosplay and gaming convention held at the awesome Fairplex Convention Center.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Smith Vargas Fine Art Downtown Palm Springs 1003 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA
The LGBT Community Center of the Desert Gay & lesbian organization 1301 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA
Desert Adventures Get real with the desert Downtown Palm Springs 74794 Lennon Place, Suite A, Palm Springs, CA
The Living Desert Don’t call it a zoo 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA Palm Springs Art Museum Contemporary museum Downtown Palm Springs 101 N Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA Aerial Tramway Tram style Downtown Palm Springs One Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA McCallum Theatre Catch a show 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA Palm Springs Air Museum Aviation action Downtown Palm Springs 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AIR CONDITIONING Mendez Air Conditioning & Heating.............19
LIMOUSINE SERVICES Cardiff Transportation....................................17
ALL OCCASION CAKES Fantastical Sweets by Mika.............................. 6
LUXURY TRAVEL Valley Travel Associates - Dream Vacations.......15
AUTO DEALERSHIP Coachella Valley Buick GMC............................ 9
MISTING SYSTEMS Kool Fog.........................................................11
CRUISES/ TRAVEL Valley Travel Associates Dream Vacations......15
PAYROLL SERVICES Padgett Business Services............................... 9
FOG EFFECTS Kool Fog.........................................................11
PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Mark V Sofonio.......................... front cover, 1
HAVC KMA HVAC Inc................................................. 5
PSYCHIC Jennifer McVey, Cht, Certified Empath..........17
HEATING Mendez Air Conditioning & Heating.............19
SPORTING GOODS STORE Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis Inc....................... 9
HOME BUILDER D R Horton....................................................... 3
SUPERMARKET SoCal Albertons............................................... 2
HOME HEALTH CARE Desert Caregivers Agency LLC........................11
TAX PREPARATION Padgett Business Services............................... 9
HYPNOTHERAPIST Jennifer McVey, Cht, Certified Empath..........17
TRANSPORTATION Cardiff Transportation....................................17
LANDSCAPING Pro Landscaping Inc........................................ 7
WEDDING CAKES Fantastical Sweets by Mika.............................. 6
LEGAL SERVICES Pansky Markle................................................. 7
Budget Blinds of Coachella Valley..... back outside cover
WINDOW TREATMENTS
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