Get ready for the most delicious weekend of the year! The Big Gay BBQ returns to Palm Springs for its annual celebration of smoky flavors, live entertainment, and community fun. This free outdoor food festival takes over the Arenas District and brings together the best BBQ vendors, live bands, DJs, and thousands of hungry attendees. […]
LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is proud to collaborate with the Civil Rights Institute – Inland Southern California on Out in the I.E. (Inland Empire), a powerful new exhibition that opened January 15 and runs through June 30, 2026. The exhibition honors the profound impact of the LGBTQ+ community in Riverside and San Bernardino counties—celebrating […]
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The creator of Blatino Oasis presents the SunLit Men of Color Retreat – April 30 thru May 3rd, 2026 For almost 20 years, we have curated a unique space for sex positivity, erotic expression, community building, and healing specifically designed for the needs of men of color.The SunLit Men of Color Retreat expands on the Blatino […]
A Queer Arcana: Art, Magic, and Spirit brings together an intergenerational group of artists who explore how magic, spirituality, and esoteric knowledge have shaped queer art and culture in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Drawing on the meaning of arcana—hidden and mystical knowledge—the exhibition considers how queer artists have turned to obscure spiritual practices as sources of […]
LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is proud to collaborate with the Civil Rights Institute – Inland Southern California on Out in the I.E. (Inland Empire), a powerful new exhibition that opened January 15 and runs through June 30, 2026. The exhibition honors the profound impact of the LGBTQ+ community in Riverside and San Bernardino counties—celebrating […]
The creator of Blatino Oasis presents the SunLit Men of Color Retreat – April 30 thru May 3rd, 2026 For almost 20 years, we have curated a unique space for sex positivity, erotic expression, community building, and healing specifically designed for the needs of men of color.The SunLit Men of Color Retreat expands on the Blatino […]
The creator of Blatino Oasis presents the SunLit Men of Color Retreat – April 30 thru May 3rd, 2026 For almost 20 years, we have curated a unique space for sex positivity, erotic expression, community building, and healing specifically designed for the needs of men of color.The SunLit Men of Color Retreat expands on the Blatino […]
A Queer Arcana: Art, Magic, and Spirit brings together an intergenerational group of artists who explore how magic, spirituality, and esoteric knowledge have shaped queer art and culture in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Drawing on the meaning of arcana—hidden and mystical knowledge—the exhibition considers how queer artists have turned to obscure spiritual practices as sources of […]
May 1-3, 2026 Thur, Apr 30 📍 Dance Contest – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMShow off your best moves at this high-energy competition, hosted by The Barebacks. Winners in 3 categories receive a buckle!Location: The Tool Shed, 600 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Fri, May 1 📍 Rodeo School – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLearn or practice your rodeo skills with […]