Palm Springs queer community likes to be different. Whilst every other town in the US  loves to celebrate in the designated gay pride month of June, these Californians love to wait until  November to get the party going.   This year it’s their 40th anniversary, and they are going all out to make this event even more superb with the Coachella Valley LGBTQ+ community’s street fair, community festival, and gathering place

Kick off Pride weekend at the Official Friday Pride Pool Party at the Palm Springs Surf Club! Celebrate Pride under the desert sun with a heated pool, lazy river, live DJ, and festive food-and-drink specials. Admission is $25 per person. Upgrade your experience with a $200 daybed add-on and reserve a dedicated poolside lounge spot to relax, enjoy refreshments, and watch all the action. TICKETS

Sordid Lives is a cult classic; this dark comedy follows a Texas family gathering after the unexpected death of its matriarch. Packed with outrageous characters, sharp wit and touching moments, the play explores family dynamics, acceptance and redemption in a way only Del Shores can tell it, with plenty of Southern charm. As an Official Palm Springs Pride Event, the November 6 performance will feature a special live post-show Q&A with playwright and creator Del Shores himself!  We won’t miss this event.  (You can check out Queerguru’s interviews with Del Shores HERE)

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL. The event includes a stunning 4K screening of the film, followed by a live Q&A, and a special mini acoustic performance by Mitchell