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Art Imitates Life: Drew Sebastian in Making Porn at the Prism Theatre
Known professionally as Drew Sebastian — and born Andrew Karl Clements — Drew brings humor, candor, charisma, and lived experience to our conversation about performance, reinvention, queer storytelling, and stepping into a play with this much history behind it.
PALM SPRINGS, CA: 1,100 MARILYNS?! 😱 WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT Presented by Palm Springs Pride
More than 1,100 Marilyn Monroe look-alikes are expected to gather in downtown Palm Springs today in an ambitious attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest assembly of Marilyn Monroe impersonators ever recorded.
Fashion Show for a Cause at Willie’s Modern Fare in Rancho Mirage Benefits California Paws Rescue
On Thursday, June 4th, Rancho Mirage goes to the dogs — in the most fashionable way possible. California Paws Rescue will be the beneficiary of a “Fashion Show for a Cause” at Willie’s Modern Fare, bringing together dinner, live entertainment, resort wear, and animal-loving community support from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Pink Saturday 4 Brings REAF’s Party-for-a-Cause Power to Palm Springs, Saturday, June 6, 2026
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation’s House Party PS: Pink Saturday 4 is bringing another vibrant, entertainment-filled “party for a cause” to Palm Springs on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with proceeds benefiting Mizell Center’s Meals on Wheels Program
Palm Springs Presents Marilyn 100, a Citywide Centennial Celebration and World Record Moment
From May 29 through June 1, 2026, Palm Springs will transform into a living tribute to Marilyn Monroe as Palm Springs Pride presents Marilyn 100, a citywide celebration honoring what would have been the icon’s 100th birthday.
Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 Shines a Light on Health, History, and Community
Lesbian Visibility Week returns to the Coachella Valley from April 20–26, 2026, bringing with it a powerful call to action: protect the health, wellbeing, and visibility of lesbian and sapphic communities at a time when LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face mounting challenges around the world.
Celebrating the Life of Humanitarian Douglas Woodmansee, Drag Icon of Les Dames du Soliel
What unfolded was not a traditional memorial, but something far more reflective of the man himself: a vibrant, communal experience filled with warmth, storytelling, laughter, and love.
Spotlight on Congressional Candidate Ferguson Porter + Metropolitan Fashion Week Preview
Congressional Candidate Ferguson Porter shares his journey from personal struggle to public purpose—and why he’s stepping forward to represent California’s 48th District. This in-depth conversation is paired with a preview of Metropolitan Fashion Week Palm Springs, where fashion, art, and community converge in one of the season’s most anticipated events.
Hot in Palm Springs: Pride, Marilyn 100, Harvey Milk Breakfast & The Birdcage Comes to Life
Explore some of the hottest upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Palm Springs—from Pride 2026 and Marilyn 100 to the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and a dazzling Birdcage celebration. Plus, learn how to submit your own Spotlight or Bookmark and be featured on PromoHomo.TV®.
Desert Legends: The Legendary Women’s Weekend returns April 2–5, 2026
Centered at Hotel Zoso, this growing destination weekend is designed especially for lesbian and queer women—particularly those 40 and over—who are seeking both meaningful connection and joyful celebration.
