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FROM THE EDITOR
PRIDE IS POWER
June is more than a month on the calendar—it is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. Pride Month stands as a tribute to the LGBTQ+ individuals whose courage, authenticity, and activism have reshaped history. It is a time to celebrate love in all its forms, to honor the identities that define us, and to amplify the stories that too often go unheard.
In this special Pride issue, we’ve sought to capture the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community by both honoring the past and spotlighting the present and future of queer communities. Inside, you’ll find stories of resilience and resistance, interviews with changemakers shaping culture and policy, and portraits of everyday lives lived with authenticity and courage. We’ve curated this issue to not only uplift LGBTQ+ joy but also to reflect on the work still ahead in the fight for equality and belonging.
We must remember the 1969 Stonewall uprising and the trailblazers who risked everything so future generations could live more freely. We must work to ensure that equity, representation, and safety are not privileges, but rights. We explore queer joy, queer family, and queer futures—because Pride is not just about survival. It’s about thriving.
June is also our anniversary here at GED Magazine, and we are celebrating 13 years of publishing! To celebrate our anniversary and pride month, we are having some fun events – Ethyl’s Place Bingo on June 15th at The Roost Lounge benefitting the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert (theroostcc.com), and the 3rd Annual PALM SPRINGS EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST WEEKEND (equalitywinefest.com) featuring an intimate Winemaker Dinner with MacRostie Winery and TRIO Restaurant on Thursday June 5th, and the festival on Saturday, June 7th.
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HOLLYWOOD BOWL – Hollywood: Every summer when June pops up on the calendar, my heart smiles a bit, knowing that it’s time for concerts at The Hollywood Bowl. This iconic landmark, over a century old, can seat around 18,000 guests for their outdoor events and with large video screens and a state-of-the-art sound system, there really isn’t a bad seat. Their calendar carries a staggering amount of variety: a two-night jazz festival, a Grease sing-along, a mariachi festival, many evenings of light orchestra programs, Diana Ross, Rick Springfield, Alabama Shakes, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Koz, Josh Groban, Hugh Jackman, Chicago and many, many more.
Each summer they also stage a concert version of a Broadway musical with name stars and the Philharmonic. This year’s presentation is Jesus Christ Superstar starring – get this – Adam Lambert as Judas and Cynthia Erivo as Jesus. A “concert version” includes the entire script and score with full movement and costumes, but with minimal scenery. The orchestra is seated upstage with the action downstage and video closeups of the various singers allow us to see faces. This plays the weekend of August 1, 2 and 3.
Another event to watch for is Classical Pride on July 10, featuring works by gay composers and/or gaythemed music. One of the highlights of the evening will be a violin concerto performed by Thorgy Thor from Season 8 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race with the Philharmonic Orchestra. Another of my favorites is their 4th of July Fireworks Concert (actually performed on July 2, 3 and 4). This year’s special guests are Earth, Wind and Fire. The thrilling finale is the orchestra playing a patriotic medley with some of the most beautiful fireworks ever seen in amazing synch with the music.
Attending takes some planning. Parking on site should be pre-booked. Otherwise, there is a lot of off-site parking and busses which will connect you. Bringing picnic meals including wine is a common practice, or meals can be pre-ordered at The Bowl. It’s nice to shell out a bit of extra money and sit in one of the many box seats, but if you end up on one of the wooden benches, either bring your own pads or they can be rented on site.
CVRep CABARET SERIES – Palm Springs: Most small theatres everywhere close for the summer, and that’s especially true in the Coachella Valley. However, Coachella Valley Rep (in the former Cathedral City Imax Theatre) continues its Summer Cabaret Series this June and July with 12 evenings of glorious music performed by award-winning stars of Broadway and iconic clubs around the country.
The emphasis is certainly on Broadway, both its stars and its music. Glenn Rosenblum will present two nights of “Broadway Showstoppers.” The first, June 17, celebrates “Broadway Musicals of the 1970’s.” The second, on July 8, celebrates “The Career of Larry Fuller,” a desert resident who carved a notable career on Broadway in shows such as Evita, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Funny Girl, and more. We musical theatre queens always fill these two evenings up quickly so hurry if you want to find out why!
An exciting newcomer to the program is Claybourne Elder who is currently playing John Adams on HBO’s The Gilded Age. He has numerous Broadway, film and television credits. Critics call him “handsome and intense” (Observer), “tough and tender” (New York Daily News) and “as stupid funny as he is drop-dead buff!” (The Wrap).
Lee Roy Reams, appearing July 28, won critical acclaim as Roger DeBris in the Broadway company of Mel Brooks’ The Producers. He has also played Albin/ Za Za in La Cage Aux Folles, Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Cornelius Hackl in Hello Dolly, alongside Carol Channing.
And the hunk I missed out on last year because he sold out early is David Burnham, award-winning Broadway star and acclaimed recording artist. This year he is presenting an evening of life stories and the songs of Welsh recording artist Tom Jones. We will hear how a worker from a Welsh mining town became one of the biggest singers – and sex symbols –in the world. The evening is sure to include “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” “She’s a Lady,” and so many more. Tickets are available through Coachella Valley Rep.
Adam Lambert
David Burnham
PARADE – Los Angeles: With a based-on-history story, Parade is a bit of a connoisseur’s theatrical piece, but I consider it to be one of the Great American Musicals.
Leo and Lucille Frank were a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo was accused of an unspeakable crime, it propelled them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.
The musical’s development started with Director Hal Prince. He urged his regular colleague Stephen Sondheim to write the music and lyrics but Sondheim declined because he was too busy, so Jason Robert Brown (then a newcomer) was enlisted for the songs and Atlanta-raised Alfred Uhry wrote the book. Parade opened on Broadway in late 1998 but only ran for three months. It was revived in 2023 with Ben Platt as Leo and the revival received a very favorable reception, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival. Parade has received overwhelming acclaim since its debut. The New York Times said, “this revival, filled with deft flourishes by director Michael Arden, recalls an era of big casts, big stories, and big talent—a time when musicals actually felt like events.” Entertainment Weekly called Parade “the most gorgeous production on Broadway.” Time Out New York stated that “Parade will echo for a long time to come.”
The touring version of the Broadway revival will play at The Ahmanson Theatre June 17 – July 12. See it before the parade passes by.
PRISM THEATRE – Palm Springs: Palm Springs is getting a new theatre. My first reaction was “Another one? We can’t fill the ones we have!” However, The Prism Theatre is planning on presenting a truly different product, merging plays with drag, camp, improvisation, and one hell of a lot of fun. The theatre is located just east of Sherman’s at 435 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, two short blocks from Arenas Street. Producers Ron and Lance Phillips have made a big impact on The Coachella Valley with their theatre company Desert Theatreworks which operates a three-theatre complex in Indio. It is continually one of the most popular theatre companies in the Coachella Valley. For the past two Christmas seasons, they have produced Christmas With the Crawfords at The Riviera Hotel. Crawfords is an all-drag musical homage to the big-screen divas of the 50’s, and one helluva lot of fun. The show was based on a script but really connected to its audiences when actors went “off book” and added their own lines, often touching the boundaries of decency. The audiences howled and returned to see the show multiple times. When the audiences demanded more, the producers conceived of entertainment that combined a theatre structure with drag, camp, and bawdy improv, all in a night-clubbish atmosphere, and so Prism Theatre came to be.
Their 2025/2026 season includes Camp Morning Wood, The Book of Merman, Snow White and the Seven Bottoms, Whatever Happened to Baby Jesus, and The Coachella Valley of the Dolls. They promise to be “the most fabulous little theatre this side of the rainbow.”
RIVETING AND GLORIOUSLY HOPEFUL, PARADE REMINDS US THAT TO LOVE, WE MUST TRULY SEE ONE ANOTHER.
As of this writing, negotiations are continuing, city restrictions being satisfied, literary rights being cleared, and the production team being assembled. It looks like we will recognize many of the artists on the stage from their stints at local nightclubs. Continue to look for more details at www.PrismTheater.org.
RAISE YOUR
RAISE YOUR GLASS FOR EQUALITY
THE PALM SPRINGS EQUALITY
WINE & FOOD FEST
BY MICHAEL WESTMAN
On June 7th, get ready to swirl, sip, and savor for a cause as the 3rd Annual Palm Springs Equality Wine & Food Fest returns - bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. Set inside the stunning atrium of the Hyatt Palm Springs, this one-of-a-kind celebration brings together award-winning wines, world-class cuisine, and a deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine and culinary industries.
This isn’t just another food and wine festival - it’s a movement you can taste. Grand Tasting tickets are available online at EqualityWineFest.com for a reduced cost, or available at the door on June 7th from 1pm to 4pm.
A Festival with Purpose
The Equality Wine & Food Fest was founded on a mission that goes far beyond the glass. In an industry that has long struggled with representation, this event was created to showcase and uplift the voices of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ professionals in wine and food. Every pour, every bite, and every moment at the festival is a celebration of what happens when inclusion meets excellence.
RETURNS!
By featuring a curated selection of wines from some of the most prestigious regions in the country, including Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Amador County, and beyond, the festival gives you access to extraordinary winemakers and vintners who are not only producing outstanding wines but are also reshaping the face of the industry.
What to Expect
The weekend promises an immersive experience for all your senses. Attendees can look forward to:
• Wine Tastings from Diverse and Award-Winning Wineries: Sample the finest vintages crafted by trailblazing winemakers who are redefining what leadership in wine looks like.
• Gourmet Bites from Top Chefs and Food Artisans: Discover food pairings that celebrate culinary creativity and cultural heritage.
• Live Entertainment and Conversations: Engage in meaningful dialogue with industry leaders and change-makers, while enjoying music by DJ Modgirl.
• Retail Therapy: Shop while you sip and explore travel, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, fashion, and more.
• Silent Auction: Charity auction items include trips and experiences, gift baskets, bottles of wine, and more. The highest bidder will take their prizes home.
• A Vibrant, Inclusive Community Vibe: Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a food enthusiast, or an ally looking to support equity in action, this is a space
where all are welcome and everyone belongs.
Why It Matters
Today, more than ever, representation and visibility is critical. The Equality Wine & Food Fest isn’t just a platform for marginalized voices - it’s a catalyst for change. Participating brands have accepted this unique opportunity to stand up and show that their commitment to inclusiveness is real, and that their values are reflected not just in marketing—but
EVERY BITE, AND EVERY MOMENT AT THE FESTIVAL IS A
in who they hire, support, and celebrate. This event reminds us that creating a more equitable future doesn’t start tomorrow, it starts now. It starts by showing up. By tasting something new. By listening. And by lifting each other up through joy, celebration, and shared purpose.
Be Part of the Movement
The 3rd Annual Palm Springs Equality Wine & Food Fest benefits three local charities – Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Palm Springs, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Brothers of the Desert. More than an event, the Equality Wine & Food Fest is shining a spotlight on excellence, and is a powerful reminder that equality isn’t a buzzword - it’s the future that we must secure.
Tickets are selling quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Whether you’re attending to discover your new favorite vintage or to support an inclusive vision for the world, you’ll leave inspired, and with a very happy palate.
Join us in Palm Springs. Raise your glass. Taste the change.
Visit EqualityWineFest.com to learn more and secure your spot today. EVERY POUR,
Kit Williamson is a Renaissance man of entertainment. He’s done just about everything imaginable, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight. He’s appeared in mainstream fare like Mad Men, The Good Wife, Bosch, and more. He’s appeared on Broadway with Liev Schreiber in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Talk Radio. He’s written projects for CBS, Legendary Entertainment, A&E Studios, and MTV Studios. He’s also done passion projects, taking part in independent fare, from TV series to web series.
In 2012, he would write, direct, and star in the popular series EastSiders. Not only would he make a name for himself with this franchise, but he would raise the bar for queer content, changing the way mainstream looked at independent work. The little series that could started off with two episodes on YouTube and would go on to subsequent seasons funded by Kickstarter, and ultimately land a home on Netflix. Williamson received more than a handful of Emmy nominations, with one win. In the dark comedy, which quickly became a fan favorite, the lives of gay men and their circle of friends were explored with very real themes that dealt with infidelity, substance abuse, and the complexities of love. It changed the narrative of queer content. These were everyday gay men with everyday real problems. It was a hit.
KIT WILLIAMSON
BY ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ
WILLIAMSON
Now, over a decade later, Williamson is back with Unconventional, which he also created, starred, wrote, and directed. In this 9-epsidoe arc, we see Williamson’s Noah Guillory, a queer millennial having to deal with adulting in a 10-year marriage, on the brink of growing his family, while dealing with his family’s mental and substance issues, and being the sperm donor for his sister’s wife. Throw in a throuple theme and a ghost from the past, and you’ve got yourself this new hit.
Unconventional was acquired by Revry, the leading LGBTQ+ streaming network, and has become a game changer, breaking records as the most-watched original scripted series on the platform.
We caught up with Kit amid the buzz of the success of Unconventional, hot off the heels of Deadline’s announcement that Williamson will be adapting the Charlotte Holmes books into a series with the novelist, and Kit’s childhood schoolmate, Brittany Cavallaro.
With EastSiders being such a critical and fan success, did Williamson feel the pressure to one-up himself with his new show?
In many ways, Unconventional is a spiritual successor to EastSiders, which allowed me to continue exploring some of the same themes without imperiling the characters’ relationships for the sake of keeping the story going. The shows are really companion pieces, in conversation with each other rather than competition.
Fans of EastSiders will notice that there is added maturity to both Kit’s work and his performance. Whether it is because many of us fans of his first series have aged a bit, or whether it is because we expect more from our queer TV shows, the added layers in Unconventional definitely strike a chord.
You always hope that with age and experience come growth, but I think the biggest changes came from the outside: being able to work collaboratively with a room of amazing writers, including the wildly talented James Bland who plays Dan (and was also a director and producer on the series), and being able to bring on more
“TOO MANY PEOPLE ACCEPT INJUSTICE BY DEFAULT BECAUSE THEY AREN’T WILLING TO SPEAK UP AND MAKE PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE.”
department heads that were supervising their own teams. The scope of the production was much bigger than EastSiders; the crew was more than twice the size. I loved getting to work collaboratively with so many amazing artists, but I will always be drawn to really intimate sets as well. They have different energies; it just depends on what you need to tell the story.
The timing for Kit’s new show is impeccable. As the government is trying to tell us how to live our lives, many of us are just trying to survive our careers, our relationships, our identities, and our mental health. The show highlights all of that. What does Kit want audiences to walk away with most?
That there is no one “right” path in life, in love, in starting a family. Everyone makes mistakes, and everyone is just doing their best to figure it all out as they go. “Respectability” is a myth. It’s also unattainable for queer people—no matter how “normal” you are, you will always be a freak to someone. The game is rigged, and it’s bullshit. I think it’s actually a gift to look at society from the outside and ask yourself what other rules are made up. I think that’s part of why we love drag so much—it shines a light on how arbitrary everything really is.
Every character in Unconventional has flaws. It is somewhat comforting, at the same time, it is alarming. Does Kit think the queer community is flawed in nature?
Everyone is. If they say they aren’t, they’re either lying to you or to themselves. And lying’s messed up, so… there you go.
The series does not shy away from some pretty dark themes like mental health and substance abuse. It isn’t handled with kid gloves here. These themes are presented in raw form, not glamorized or even solved. Sobriety and depression are now finally being discussed out in the open in the queer community. Why does Kit think we are finally addressing these issues openly?
I think many queer people grow
(L to R)
“THAT THERE IS NO ONE “RIGHT” PATH IN LIFE, IN LOVE, IN STARTING A FAMILY. EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES, AND EVERYONE IS JUST DOING THEIR BEST TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT AS THEY GO.”
up feeling like they have something to prove—I certainly did. If I had this horrible flaw of being gay hanging over me, I wanted to draw attention to my accomplishments, not my challenges. Not to sound like a bullshit self-help influencer, but it really is all about loving and accepting yourself—and having compassion for others. There’s been a major shift in the way we talk about mental
health and sobriety, and I hope that this show can continue destigmatizing these conversations. And we tried to allow some laughter into these conversations, because the characters have a sense of humor about themselves, whether it’s Aubrey Shea’s character Margot trying to argue her way out of psychosis, or Willam’s character Arthur cracking jokes about selling meth at AA.
The show also deals with queer aging. No, even though the show was filmed in Palm Springs, we aren’t talking about the Golden Girl era. It deals with that limbo stage of life when our drunken, ecstasyfilled nights aren’t so cute the next day, and the hookups start turning into emotional roller coasters, and career choices can’t be avoided. Through Kit’s first series and now with this continuation, we’ve seen Kit mature into a new group of life issues. How has he dealt with these circumstances in his own life?
One thing I’m really proud of with EastSiders is that the narrative spans nearly a decade—it’s rare to get to do that in television, and even moreso with queer characters. You literally get to see us grow up, and becoming an adult and making “good choices” is something I wanted to explore with Unconventional. Life isn’t easy, nobody has it all figured out. I have no idea what the hell I’m doing—I’m just doing my best.
In a weird way, it’s been a blessing for me working in such a volatile industry, because I have never had the illusion of security. I think a lot of people are caught off guard by how quickly the rug can get pulled out from under them in this country. Most of us are one bad day away from disaster. You can do everything right and still find yourself struggling, while strangers on the internet laugh and call you lazy. Things are only getting more uncertain, and I think it’s important to have empathy for each other because you never know what someone might be going through.
One thing is for certain: sex is always a part of gay culture, no matter what other adulting issues you are dealing with. Unconventional has plenty of hot skin to please our queer appetites (for both the men and the women), and sexuality is celebrated in the series. In Kit’s opinion, why is it so important to highlight our sexuality in queer content?
I think it’s important for all human beings, but especially for queer people, to express their sexuality because love and lust is a part of what makes us human. That doesn’t mean I’m try-
ing to turn every pride event into Folsom—there’s a time and a place for everything—but I think we need to be unapologetic as a community. Give the bigots an inch and they’ll take a mile.
With so many colorful characters in the series springing from Williamson’s creative mind, which one does he mostly identify with presently?
Honestly, I’m an Eliza. And not just because my husband and I renovated a homestead in Joshua Tree. Like Dan, she’s a pragmatist. She’s determined to create the life she’s always dreamed of, but she has a lot of anxiety about the future, and sometimes she forgets to enjoy the life she’s worked so hard for while it’s actually happening. We could both stand to live more in the moment and care less about what other people think. And we’re both working on it! I love the humor and self-deprecation that Briana Venskus brings to the role,
and I’m always trying to hold onto that mindset as I navigate life.
In Kit’s opinion, it is imperative that we continue to make strong, queer content, and celebrate that content as a community. It affects the energy that Kit brings to his projects.
I’m stubborn, so my gut reaction to being told to be quiet is to get loud. Too many people accept injustice by default because they aren’t willing to speak up and make people uncomfortable. I grew up in Mississippi, and if they want us to go backwards, they’ll have to drag me kicking and screaming.
On a personal level, Williamson has so many different directions he can continually head in. As an actor on his own, he handled stage and screen with success. As a filmmaker, he’s done the same, with a long list of accolades. How does he balance his personal career alongside his productions?
It’s definitely important to find a balance, because the projects that keep you fed aren’t necessarily the ones that feed your soul. Obviously, the goal is to live in the middle of that Venn diagram, but in the meantime, I’m just juggling as best I can. I have a bad habit of caring deeply about what I do, even if I won’t ultimately control whether it gets made, so it’s important for me personally to keep creating projects independently and getting my work out there outside of the system, because the system is broken.
And his message to the community this Pride season?
Be gay. Do crime. And stick together—because we’re a family.
Unconventional is now streaming on Revry.
JUNE 2025
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8P-9:30P Drew Sebastian“It Had to be Drew”
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n the heart of the Coachella Valley, DAP Health is doing something extraordinary every single day — delivering care that heals both individuals and communities. As a proud community health center (CHC), the nonprofit represents the very best achievable: equitable, wholeperson care for every individual, no matter their circumstances.
IDAP Health is more than a provider of medical, behavioral health, and dental care; it’s a trusted partner for nearly 88,000 community members from the desert to the San Diego coast, many of whom face systemic barriers to care. Whether it’s an individual seeking gender-affirming services, a migrant
OFFERED ARE PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DENTAL SERVICES, WOMEN’S HEALTH, PEDIATRICS, HIV SPECIALTY CARE, LGBTQ+ CARE, HARM REDUCTION, PHARMACY SERVICES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
farmworker needing urgent care, a single mother navigating prenatal support, or a person newly diagnosed with HIV who needs to start treatment as soon as possible, DAP Health ensures no one is left behind. That’s the essence of what it means to be a CHC — care without conditions.
Breaking Down Barriers
CHCs like DAP Health were created to eliminate the roadblocks that keep people from accessing the care they need. From poverty to immigration status, language barriers to lack of insurance, DAP Health meets each patient where they are, with compassion and solutions. It offers a full spectrum of services under one roof — or should we say under 34 roofs! The agency boasts 25 fixed locations, eight mobile units, and one Sprinter van operating within San Diego and Riverside counties.
Offered are primary care, behavioral health, dental services, women’s health, pediatrics, HIV specialty care, LGBTQ+ care, harm reduction, pharmacy services, and social services such as food and transportation assistance and affordable housing (yes, housing is health care). But what truly sets DAP Health apart is its commitment to what the California Primary Care Association calls “whole community care.”
That commitment comes to life through a network of health navigators, care coordinators, and outreach workers — many of whom reflect the cultures and languages of the communities they serve. These team members do more than schedule appointments. They build relationships, help patients access insurance, and coordinate wraparound services. At DAP Health, care is personal, continuous, and culturally competent.
A Whole-Person, Patient-Driven Model
Here, strategic decisions reflect the
lived experiences of the community. This patient-driven model fosters trust, transparency, and accountability. And in areas where hospitals and private providers may be too far away or too expensive, DAP Health stands as a vital access point — especially for those who rely on MediCal or who lack insurance entirely.
The impact? Fewer unnecessary visits to overcrowded emergency rooms. Better management of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Healthier pregnancies. Safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Patients who age well with HIV. And a reduction in long-term costs across the health care system.
As California faces increasing health care provider shortages and rising costs, the role of CHCs has never been more important. And when the new administration threatens federal funds that support these beacons of hope, local private fundraising must step up to fill the gap.
Community Buy-In is Paramount
DAP Health is proof that when a community’s businesses and individuals invest in care that is local, inclusive, and comprehensive — when the “haves” choose to become humanitarians and philanthropists at any level to provide for the “have nots” — everyone reaps the benefits tenfold: healthier people, stronger families, and more resilient neighborhoods.
In a time of deep social and economic divides, DAP Health is not just treating symptoms — it’s transforming countless lives, and literally saving many of them. That’s the power of community health centers. And that’s why they are worth all of us protecting them and lifting them up to ensure they continue to thrive.
If you would like to help support DAP Health’s mission with a one-time or recurring gift, please visit daphealth. org/support-our-mission.
IN A PICKLE
BY ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ
Pickle is a dynamic performer that sets the bar high as a drag performer – she sings live, she entertains as a host and storyteller, is an activist, and serves as the first Drag Laureate of the City of West Hollywood. She is an LA native and has blended education and the arts from the start – she attended Hamilton High School Academy of Music and received a BA in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College.
She has partnered with many organizations, including the Academy Museum, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the City of West Hollywood, the Independent Shakespeare Company, LA County Library, LA Public Library, LACMA, the Music Center, Tinder, and many more, presenting drag programming that is both educational and entertaining. She has appeared on television on NBC’s The Weakest Link, the Discovery Channel’s Dodgeball Thunderdome, and Tyler Perry’s Sistas. If that wasn’t enough of a resume to keep her busy, she runs the LA chapter of Drag Story Hour and is also the founder and Executive Director of Drag Arts Lab, a non-profit dedicated to elevating and expanding the art of drag in Los Angeles County.
She has also been front and center in the local opposition to drag queens reading to kids. In 2023, dozens of protestors stood outside an intended scheduled Pickle-led drag story time reading event with signs, shirts, and chants that said, “Leave our kids alone.” The police were called while Pickle, several slurs were uttered, and ultimately, the event was canceled.
This year, under the pressure of anti-DEI executive orders, the LA Times Festival of Books uninvited Pickle (four days after booking her) for a reading, concerned about putting federal funding under the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read program at risk. The community lashed back in support of Pickle, who engaged in a strategic conversation with the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, responsible for the Festival. The invitation was reextended.
As Pickle serves another year as West
Hollywood’s Drag Laureate, she continues to raise her voice loud and clear. This Pride month, Pickle has once again joined forces with LA’s Natural History Museum for Pride in Bloom, a literal prehistoric drag show, on June 8th, presenting “dino discos and asteroid explosions to vogueing birds and arthropod eleganza,” exploring “how natural history is reflected in our personal experiences.” On Saturdays in June, she can also be seen presenting Drag Story Hour at the Academy of Museum of Motion Pictures. We caught up with Pickle as she spilled the tea about it ALL!
What was your first exposure to drag? The first time I did drag was in high school. I was cast in a musical called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as a character
named Hysterium who ends up in drag, pretending to be the corpse of a beautiful virgin. There’s a great song where another character is trying to convince Hysterium that he is “lovely” as a woman, and I knew immediately that I had tapped into a version of myself that I wanted to explore.
What was your first professional drag appearance?
I’m not convinced that I’ve done my first “professional” drag appearance! One of the things I love about drag is that it’s been so niche for so long that it’s still crawling its way into professional spaces. But I will say the first time I got paid to do drag was at a very off the beaten path art party where I looked like a Stepford Wife after maybe 47 hours awake and lip
synced to “Voodoo Pussy” by Miss Prada. I got 20 dollars and I remember thinking, “Oh my god- I am…a working artist.”
You are a multihyphenate talent! Why did you choose drag as the vessel to express your talents?
Why, thank you! Drag combines so many of my interests. I love to be able to have creative control over every aspect of what I do, and that it all ties back to the ongoing performance of “Pickle.” I love to sing and make people laugh and perform for kids, but actually, I don’t enjoy performing all that much as a boy. Pickle is the performer in the equation (Joe is the writer and the creative director). Drag also doesn’t have a defined professional path as much as other art forms, so we’re kind of making it up as we go!
What inspired you to start Drag Arts Lab?
Drag Arts Lab came out of nearly 8 years of Drag Story Hour and other drag programs that were educationfocused, free, and focused on the public sector. I realized that though drag and entertaining is my passion, it’s also important to me that what I do is contributing to the public good. I love to do free programs in libraries, museums, and other public institutions, and having a non-profit with a mission of expanding and elevating drag allows me to gain access to more resources to grow that work.
Drag Arts Lab draws all kinds of members of the community together. What are you most proud of about the Drag Arts Lab?
Other than Drag Story Hour, which continues to be the light of my life, I have to say I am most proud of having successfully assisted three artists in applying for the WeHo Arts Grants and implementing their projects. To be able to use our organization to support drag artists, and especially trans drag artists apply for public opportunities that often have many hurdles keeping marginalized artists from pursuing them, felt exactly in line with
the kind of work we plan to expand and explore with the organization.
What do you love most about the Weho drag scene?
I love that WeHo is a place drag performers have made their home. The city does a great job of making it clear that drag is welcomed, supported, and championed through its nightlife and also in the public sector with grant opportunities and inclusive strategies for bringing marginalized art to the forefront. There is also such comfort in knowing that if I go to the Abbey on a Monday night, I will see Allusia bending over backwards (LITERALLY) and Misty Violet performing her “Party in the USA” mash-up (a performance that should be recorded and entered into the Smithsonian).
What are the biggest challenges facing drag queens in Los Angeles?
I would say at this moment the largest challenges facing drag performers in Los Angeles echo the largest challenges facing all queer people in this country. Institutions are reacting in fear to illegal executive orders and shying away from funding and supporting queer programming or frankly any non-white cis hetero programming. This “chilling effect,” as we’ve been calling it, is something we must face fiercely, and together.
How did becoming the Drag Laureate for The City of Weho come about?
There are MANY versions of this story, and I would like to make up a fun one to add to the list, like it came to John Duran in a dream, and then I was selected via white smoke in some Italian hall (too soon? Sorry, Pope!). However, City Council directed City Staff to develop a Drag Laureate program to reflect the city’s support for drag and its commitment to being on the cutting edge of art and culture, and the rest is (literally) history! I applied along with several other incredible artists and had the distinct honor of being selected by the Arts Commission to serve.
What have been some of your favorite moments serving as Drag Laureate? I have cherished getting to know people in the community more deeply because I end up at a lot of public events. I got to be on a float with Cindy Lauper! Also, I have become quite engaged in local politics and civics as a result of this position. Being Drag Laureate has changed my life immensely and has shifted my personal priorities and made me realize that the most prestigious thing an artist can do is improve their local community and contribute to the development of exactly where they call home.
How do you balance drag life and your personal life? You are so busy! Easy! I don’t have a personal life.
You continue to bring Drag Story Hour into the community and to youth. We know drag queens and youth are a hot topic, and you have faced some opposition. Why is it so important to continue to bring drag to our youth?
I like to say that drag protects kids from the idea of permanence. The only limit to your imagination is the weight of your own fear. Drag is an art form that is all about self-expression, joy, humor, and compassion. These are values we want to instill in our children. A lot of phenomenal drag is not appropriate for kids. A lot of incredible movies are not appropriate for kids. We need to be very clear that the opposition thinks drag is wrong for kids because it is queer. Children love drag because it is fun, it is irreverent, and it is magical. On top of that, drag is an excellent educational tool because it lends itself to communicating themes and information in a personal, inviting way.
We are so excited about Pride in Bloom. How are you able to build such strong relationships with power partners like the Natural History Museum during a time when the queer community is being shunned?
I have been reflecting on how lucky I am to have ongoing relationships with amazing institutions like the
Natural History Museum, The Academy Museum, the LA Public Library, the City of West Hollywood, and others! These relationships are all built on time and trust. All of these partnerships began years ago with a single Drag Story Hour. We have built trust over time through hard work, communication, and collaboration. I think people enjoy working with me on projects because I have a genuine passion and investment in their work, not just in the ways that it relates to me.
What do you want Pride in Bloom goers to walk away with most?
I want people who come to Pride in Bloom to learn about fossilization, first of all, but also to understand that Natural History teaches us about ourselves. I want people to see that you can experience science through a queer lens. I went to Sarah Lawrence, where I learned that all subjects are intertwined and that there is no such thing as useless information. My greatest gift continues to be my curiosity about the world and people around me, and I think the Natural History Museum captures that so beautifully.
How can we best support the drag community politically and socially?
I think turning away from celebrity culture and our obsession with material and hierarchies, and looking towards the world right in our backyard, supporting local artists, showing up to free public programs, encouraging artists to try new things, and tipping the divas are all impactful ways of showing up.
What is your message to the queer community?
Your existence and authenticity literally change the world for the better. (Also buy gold instead of saving US dollars, and maybe invest in some kind of blunt object you can keep under your bed and a number of fun disguises.) Follow Pickle on IG:
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TURNING THE EVERYDAY INTO SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE FABULOUS
BY ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ
“FOR BOTH FOOD AND FASHION, PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING.”
Lifestyle guru Peter Som is becoming the Queer Eye cast all wrapped up in one! Well-known for his celebrity fashion designs, he has become very popular for his dinner parties, and this Pride season, to mix everything together, he has released his debut cookbook, Family Style. With artistic flair, family-infused style, and near-perfect aesthetic, what can’t Som do?
Som was born and raised in the rich food and art culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. His architect parents encouraged him to start sketching at an early age, and his journey into a life of creativity began. He headed east to get his art history degree from Connecticut College and went on to apprentice for designers Michael Kors and Calvin Klein while studying at Parsons School of Design. While at Parsons, he also accumulated a long list of accolades, hinting at his bright and successful future. After Parsons, Som went to work for Bill Blass as Assistant Designer while creating his own designs from his apartment. Cathy Horyn, the resident fashion critic at the New York Times, called Peter “one of the best young designers working today.” He would go on to collaborate and consult with Tommy Hilfiger, Lancôme cosmetics, Anthropologie, and Monolo Blahnik, expanding to shoes, purses, and lipstick.
His self-named label has been seen in Vogue, W, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and InStyle, just to name a few, and his list of celebrities is a veritable who’s who for women. Michelle Obama, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Rachel McAdams, and Claire Danes represent just a small list of his famous clients. His ability to transform feminine energy into wearable art comes naturally to Som.
I’ve always been drawn to the power of feminine energy — it’s this incredible balance of energy and the way a perfectly cut dress or a swipe of lipstick can become armor, celebration, or rebellion all at once is awe-inspiring.
For me, designing for women has always been about honoring that complexity. It’s not about dictating how someone should look — it’s about helping her in some small way express exactly who she is. There’s a magic in creating pieces that make someone feel strong, and yes, fabulous.
His cookbook, Family Style, is also a celebration of his feminine inspiration as it serves as a love letter to the two most important women in Som’s early life, his mother and his grandmother. What did they teach him most about life?
Honestly — everything. That a perfectly steamed fish can fix just about anything. That there’s power in quiet confidence — especially when wielding a cleaver. And that cooking for people is one of the most wonderful forms of love.
They taught me that food is never just food — it’s storytelling, it’s tradition, it’s a little bit of theater. Family Style is my ode to them — to the flavors they passed down, the lessons learned between bites, and the belief that no matter what’s going on in the world, there’s always room at the table… preferably with seconds!
Family Style represents Som’s Cantonese background, farm-to-table methods from his Northern California upbringing, the wines of Napa Valley, his New York sensibility, and a dash of queer aesthetic. For Som, his move from fashion to cookbook is just a natural progression in his creative path.
I don’t consider it a pivot—more like an expansion of focus—as I still have a few toes in the fashion arena, like my ongoing collaboration with Rent the Runway. Cooking has always been a part of my life. Even while I was in the throes of my fashion career, I always found peace in cooking – it kept me grounded among the craziness of the fashion world!
My last runway show was 10 years ago, and once I took a step back, I was able to see and understand cooking more clearly. It’s something I am passionate about and brings me joy, but it’s also a gateway to understanding other cultures, speaking to identity, memories, and heritage. I’ve learned that you can approach cooking in the same way you approach your everyday life – like choosing what you wear in the morning, you also have to choose what you eat, so why not make it great?
His two loves, food and fashion, even share his same creative outlook and process.
“HONESTLY, BEING GAY GIVES EVERYTHING I DO A LITTLE EXTRA OOMPH — AND PROBABLY A BETTER PLAYLIST TOO.”
For both food and fashion, presentation is everything. I use ingredients that work well together to create a final product that’s both fun to make and look at. Just like you want an outfit to look and feel good when you put it on, you want a dish to look fantastic upon completion but then taste delicious at every bite!
Ultimately, I want the process to convey the same joy I experience when I cook a meal for family and friends. Family Style is filled with what I call “happy recipes,” just like my runway collections were filled with “happy pieces.” The process should be fun and joyful. In Family Style, every word is my own, every recipe comes from my fam-
For me, it’s all about the vibe, so the little things matter! Dim the lights, light some candles, and find the perfect playlist.
To have a great dinner party, the main dish has to be great, so that’s my primary focus. This includes the preparation, presentation, and what you’re serving with it. I love to find the wine that perfectly complements my main dish. Wine is all about taste – in both senses of the word. Just like a little black dress is timeless, goes with everything and makes a statement, so can your choice of wine. It sets the tone of what people can expect. For me, that’s Rombauer Vineyards’ Chardonnay. It’s a huge crowd pleaser and gets my dinner parties off on the right note!
After the main dish, I’ll prep a side or a starter that’s quick and easy to throw together. Then, and most importantly: if your guests offer to help, let them! More is more, and it’s always great to have an extra dessert, side dish, anything!
In consideration of Pride season, Som pays homage to his queerness and to the aesthetic it has added to everything he does. It is part of his core, his foundation, and his outlook on life.
being gay gives everything I do a little extra oomph — and probably a better playlist too.
With everything that he has accomplished in so many areas of fashion and lifestyle, what has been a crowning moment for Som?
For sure, dressing Michelle Obama — not just because of who she is (though iconic is an understatement), but because it was a moment where everything I cared about — design, meaning, representation, strength, and kindness — came together. And of course, writing Family Style has been a different kind of milestone. Knowing that people are actually cooking the recipes, sharing the meals, and connecting with the stories — that’s deeply personal. It’s one thing to make a great dress, but it’s another to be part of someone’s dinner table. Both took a lot of heart — and both felt like big, beautiful challenges worth taking on.
Who knows what direction Som will go next? With so many talents under his belt and with such a positive, artful outlook, no doubt any project he embarks on will add some flair and goodness to the world.
I want my legacy to be about joy, connection, and self-expression — whether it’s through a beautifully draped dress or a bowl of noodles shared with friends. Style and flavor may evolve, but the feeling they create should always be timeless.
ily and me, to share that piece of joy. He has been engaging in hosting epic dinner parties for some time now, sharing his skills in all aspects of his presentation and food. He is eager to share his stellar tips on hosting a dinner party. We are jealous we haven’t been invited to one. And, again, Queer Eye, he is coming for your jobs!
Being queer has always been central to how I see the world — it’s like having this built-in lens for nuance, for remixing the expected, for finding beauty in the in-between. Whether I’m sketching a dress or developing a recipe, I’m always thinking about contrast, balance, and surprise — mixing high with low, classic with bold, savory with sweet.
There’s also this deep appreciation for storytelling and chosen family that comes with being queer — and that shows up in my food, especially in Family Style. It’s about bringing people together, celebrating individuality, and turning the everyday into something a little more fabulous. Honestly,
This Pride season, he reflects on how his queerness has added to his life, and his message to the community during these trying times.
I’m most proud of living authentically — in my work, my life, and my voice. Now more than ever, we have to stand up, be strong, and show the world that queerness is powerful, joyful, and here to stay. Pride isn’t just a celebration — it’s a about who WE are, and I’m proud to be part of that every day.
Be bold, be kind, take up space — now more than ever, our voices, our joy, and our stories matter.
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!
BY ETHYLINA CANNE
n a normal world, which clearly, we are not living in at this present moment, the month of June was one of JOY and celebrations. As I sit down to write this editorial piece for our readers, I am asking myself one question: “How did we get here?”
II never thought in my lifetime we would take so many steps backward regarding inclusion, equality, and basic human rights. I also never thought there could be so much hate of other people just because they are different from you. I never thought that racism would be so prevalent, and I never thought I would see the complete attack on the Transgender community and the mission to erase them from the world.
I remember when I first heard of “Project 2025” and when I read some of the pages included, I said to myself “This can’t be real. It’s way too extreme to even think that the plans laid out would be put in motion.” I truthfully thought it was a scare tactic that was made up to sway voters in the election. Boy, was I sure wrong. Since Inauguration Day, it has been a complete onslaught to
destroy our democracy as we know it today, and at such a fast pace, it’s hard to keep up with it all.
I have friends who have chosen to just look the other way and essentially stick their head in the sand with no knowledge of what is happening. I also have friends who are “doom scrolling” and are letting it consume their entire existence. I could do either of those things, but both those options are not healthy. I am placing myself in the “educated yet still hopeful” middle ground around it all. I have one reliable news source I subscribe to which gives me five major bullet points on what has transpired for the past 24 hours in Washington DC, and that keeps me educated on what is happening. After I read some of the articles that go along with those five points, I don’t seek information from other sources. I try my best to not let things bury my hope that “love will conquer hate!”
So again, “How DID we get here?” Was it when a black man was sworn in to be the 44th president of the United States? Was it the “Woke” movement? Or was it because the “Life Codes”, as I like to call them, started to blur and become too fluid? I don’t know the answer to
this question, but I am angry, sad, mad, and have a million other emotions because of it.
Now what are these “Life Codes” I speak of you ask? These are the rigid rules and regulations that were put in place and have been passed down for generations when it comes to gender and how a man and woman are SUPPOSED to look, act, and speak like. These very codes are the ones that the white man put in place and will do anything to keep the lines drawn for what is okay and what is not okay. These “codes” are being questioned, and the movement of our society has blurred them to a point that some cannot and will not allow. The damage that these “codes” have done over the years is truly alarming. I know how they have affected my life, being a male who wears women’s clothing, and my therapist(s) have a new Bentley because of it.
The entire operation to “Erase Trans People” from the world makes me sick to my stomach. I have had trans people in my life since the early 90’s when I moved to San Francisco. Not once did I think they were less than, not part of my community, or doing anything wrong but living THEIR authentic lives. I am a gay cis gendered white male, who has been privy to white privilege no matter if I like admitting that or not. It’s the truth Ruth, and I am by no means proud of that. As rights are being taken away from my fellow brothers and sisters, I can’t really comprehend how my Transgender friends are feeling at this moment. I can’t even begin to put myself in their shoes. They need our support more than ever.
The one thing at this current moment which makes my blood boil, and trust me there are many, is the narrative that drag queens are “Grooming” people’s children. I always like to quote my friend of over 30 years, Sister Roma, when she said, “I don’t even like kids!” Now, do I really not like kids, of course not. BUT do I hang out with kids, know anyone that has kids that I interact with on a daily basis, or perform at a bar with kids in the audience? NOPE. The statement that drag queens are grooming children is a COMPLETE LIE. Whoever started that false accusation, shame on you. SHAME SHAME SHAME! And shame on the people who believe in it and run with something that has no facts behind it or presents any real danger to
others, be it a 5-year-old or a 50-year-old. Drag has been around forever and nobody is coming for your kids.
In all my years of performing, I can count on one hand the number of children I have performed in front of. If I’m ever doing a daytime brunch show where children are allowed, I always start the show off and ask in my opening monologue “Are there any children in the audience?” If there is, I lessen the amount of cussing, specifically “F-bombs” from rolling off my tongue throughout the show. After the show, I always go up to the kid, and their parents, and ask if they had a fun time with us. In each meeting, the parents have always stated “there is nothing you could say that they haven’t already heard!” and assure me that I could have said F@*K a million times that day and no one would have batted a #503 eyelash!!!!
I am not a queen who is vulgar or mean or someone you couldn’t introduce to your Great Aunt Maggie!! And by stating this, that does not mean that the queens that are vulgar or you probably wouldn’t want to introduce to Mag, are not valid. The world of drag encompasses the entire spectrum of creativity which means it can truly be anything you want it to be. It is ALL valid. But being mean don’t fly whoever and whatever you are.
I had an epiphany this past Easter, when I hosted the annual Easter Brunch at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City. This annual day of JOY, included an Easter Bonnet parade and contest, an auction of over 50 different Easter Baskets, and the entire day benefited “Voices for Children.” This organization trains adults to be volunteer advocates to children in Foster Care. What is that exactly? These volunteers ensure children have every opportunity to achieve stability. “Voices for Children” matches them with advocates, who champion their best interests. Thank goodness this organization exists.
So, I had donated a trip to my condo in PV, as well as a Tupperware Party to be auctioned off that day. When the bidding paddles were flipping up around the room, my two items ended bringing in $2,300.00. The training cost to become a CASA is around $2,00.00. I was over the moon with JOY knowing that I helped with one volunteer.
The “A-HA” moment is this: Drag Queens are being vilified and accused of grooming children. Yet here is THIS drag queen who is literally taking care of a child I did not have yet was most likely brought into the world by a heterosexual couple, who could not take care of said child, and that child ended up in the Foster Care system. With that money raised on the two items I donated for the auction, one child will have an advocate and a chance at a life that is hopeful, balanced, and will go out into the world as an adult with a little less trauma and baggage. Cue the slide of smoke coming out of my ears and my face turning red from rage!
But seriously, if some people want to ban drag, they also need to realize that they are banning the help they are receiving from them. Those same people banning drag have no problem with the priests who molest choir boys, no problem with those creepy child beauty pageants when the three year looks like they are 30, and no problem having more children than they know what to do with when they most likely should not have had any to begin with.
I wake up every day thinking about all of this that you have just read, which honey……is A LOT. Looking at in in black and white I ask myself “What can I personally do?” I can be present, show up, keep spreading JOY, and showing the world that there is NOTHING wrong with drag and it MOST CERTAINLY IS NOT A CRIME! I implore you to do whatever you can to make a difference in your community, wherever you live, because no matter how small you might think that is when looking at the big picture, it makes a huge difference.
Do not give up hope!!! Love WILL Conquer Hate!
If you want to know more about “Voices for Children” or are interested in becoming a volunteer advocate,, please visit www.speakupnow.org
Joyfully, Ethyl
PS: The only one being groomed by this Drag Queen is my little chihuahua Joey. So zip it Linda!
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760.320.3299 pstoolshed.com
TOUCANS TIKI LOUNGE
2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.7584 toucanstikilounge.com
CLOTHING OPTIONAL RESORTS
DESCANSO
288 E. Camino Monte Vista Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.320.1928 descansoresort.com
DESERT PARADISE
615 S. Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.320.5650 desertparadise.com
EL MIRASOL VILLAS
525 Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.327.5913 elmirasol.com
INNDULGE PALM SPRINGS
601 Grenfall Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.327.1408 inndulge.com
SANTIAGO RESORT
650 San Lorenzo Road Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.322.1300 santiagoresort.com
THE HACIENDA
586 S. Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.327.8111 thehacienda.com
TRIANGLE INN PALM SPRINGS
555 San Lorenzo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.322.7993 triangle-inn.com
TWIN PALMS
1930 S. Camino Real Palm Springs, CA
760.841.1455 twinpalmsresort.com
VISTA GRANDE RESORT
574 S. Warm Sands Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.322.2404 vistagranderesort.com
CLOTHING & LEATHER
EL TUGGLE
388 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.880.4338 eltuggle.com
GAYMART
305 E. Arenas Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.416.6436
GEAR LEATHER & FETISH
650 E Sunny Dunes Rd #1 Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.322.3363 gearleather.com
ROUGH TRADE LEATHER
321 E. Arenas Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.699.7524 roughtradegear.com
PALM SPRINGS DIRECTORY
GIFTS
DESTINATION PSP
170 North Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.354.9154 destinationpsp.com
GREETINGS PALM SPRINGS
301 N Palm Canyon Dr # 102 Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.5049 greetingspalmsprings.com
JUST FABULOUS
515 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.864.1300 bjustfabulous.com
MISCHIEF CARDS & GIFTS
226 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.8555 mischiefcardsandgifts.com
PEEPA’S
120 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.318.3553 peepasps.com
PS HOMEBOYS
108 S. Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.318.7388 pshomeboys.com
Q TRADING COMPANY
606 E Sunny Dunes Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.416.7150
HAIR SALONS
CUT BARBER
1109 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.2999 cutbarber.com
DADDY’S BARBERSHOP
192 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.537.1311
daddysbarbershop.com
MEN’S GROOMING SPOT
68487 E Palm Canyon Dr Suite 43 Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.992.0028 mensgroomingspot.com
PS FINE MEN’S SALON
750 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3 Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.904.0434 psfinemenssalon.com
REALTORS
3 BEARS REALTY
2905 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.699.6175 3bearsrealty.com
PALM SPRINGS HOME TEAM
Conrad Miller (DRE #01973983)
760.464.9559
Brandon Holland (DRE # 01986968)
760.413.1220 Palmspringshometeam.com
RESTAURANTS
1501 UPTOWN GASTROPUB
1501 Uptown Gastropub 1501 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, 92262
760.507.1644 1501uptown.com
BLACKBOOK
315 E. Arenas Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.832.8497 blackbookbar.com
BOOZEHOUNDS PS
2080 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.656-0067 boozehoundsps.com
EIGHT4NINE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
849 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.8490 eight4nine.com
FARM
6 La Plaza Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.2724 farmspalmsprings.com
JOHANNES
196 S. Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.778.0017 johannespalmsprings.com
RICK’S DESERT GRILL
1596 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.2127 ricksdesertgrill.com
PLAY LOUNGE & CAFE
2825 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Bldg C, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-808-8588 playloungeps.com
TRILUSSA
68-718 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.328.2300 trilussarestaurant.com
TRIO RESTAURANT
707 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA. 92262
760.854.8746 triopalmsprings.com
WILMA & FRIEDA’S
155 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.992.5080 wilmafrieda.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DAP HEALTH
1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.323.2118 daphealth.org
DESERT CARE NETWORK
760.561.7373 desertcarenetwork.com
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE 275 North El Cielo Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.325.DOHC (3642) mydohc.com
EISENHOWER HEALTH
39000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.340.3911 eisenhowerhealth.org
MICHAEL’S HOUSE
1910 S Camino Real Palm Springs, CA 92262 844.768.0633 michaelshouse.com
PALM SPRINGS
ANIMAL SHELTER
4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.416.5718 psanimalshelter.org
PALM SPRINGS FRONT RUNNERS & WALKERS frontrunners.clubexpress.com
STONEWALL GARDENS
2150 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.548.0970 stonewallgardens.com
LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT
1301 North Palm Canyon Dr, 3rd Floor Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.7790 thecentercv.org
SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTORY
BARS & CLUBS
440 CASTRO 440 Castro, San Francisco, CA the440.com
BEAUX
2344 Market St., San Franciso, CA beauxsf.com
HI TOPS
2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA
415.551.2500 hitopsbar.com
LOBBY BAR
4230 18th St. Unit A, San Francisco, CA lobbybarsf.com
LOOKOUT
3600 16th St., San Francisco, CA
415.431.0306 lookoutsf.com
MAC’S CLUB
39 Post St., San Jose, CA
408.288.8221
MIDNIGHT SUN
4067 18th St., San Francisco, CA
415.861.4186
midnightsunsf.com
MOBY DICK
4049 18th St., San Francisco, CA
415.294.0731
OASIS
298 11th St., San Francisco, CA
415.795.3180 sfoasis.com
RENEGADES
501 W Taylor St., San Jose, CA
408.275.9902 renegadesbar.carrd.co
SF EAGLE
398 12th St., San Francisco, CA 415.200.2002 sf-eagle.com
SPLASH
65 Post St., San Jose, CA
408.292.2222 splashsj.com
THE CINCH SALOON
1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 415.776.4162
THE MIX
4086 18th St., San Francisco, CA 415.431.8616 thesfmix.com
WHITE HORSE BAR
6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 510.652.3820
HAIR SALONS
HEALING CUTS
2350 Market St., San Francisco, CA 415.286.2970 healingcutssf.com
SPUNK SALON
4147 19th St., San Francisco, CA 415.701.7865 spunksalon.com
THE CASTRO BARBER LOUNGE
2265 Market St., San Francisco, CA 415.678.5942 thecastrobarberlounge.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HEALTH/COUNSELING/SUPPORT
API WELLNESS CLINIC
726 Polk St. SF LGBT Center 1800 Market Street San Francisco, CA apiwellness.org
BILLY DEFRANK
LGBTQ CENTER
938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 408.293.3040 defrankcenter.org
LYRIC CENTER FOR LGBTQQ YOUTH
127 Collingwood St (@ 18th St), San Francisco, CA 415.703.6150 lyric.org
OAKLAND LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER
3207 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 510.882.2286 oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
PACIFIC CENTER FOR HUMAN GROWTH
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 510.548.8283 pacificcenter.org
QUEER LIFESPACE
2275 Market St, San Francisco, CA 415.358.2000 queerlifespace.org
RAINBOW COMMUNITY CENTER
2380 Salvio St., Concord, CA 925.692.0090 rainbowcc.org
SF AIDS FOUNDATION
470 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 415.437.3400 strutsf.org
SF LGBT CENTER
1800 Market St, San Francisco, 415.865.5555 sfcenter.org
STONEWALL PROJECT
1035 Market St, #400, San Francisco, CA 415.487.3000 stonewallsf.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
866.488.7386 Text: 678.678 thetrevorproject.org
UCSF ALLIANCE HEALTH PROJECT
1930 Market St, San Francisco, CA 415.476.3902 ucsf-ahp.org
LEGAL
AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL
1663 Mission St, #500, San Francisco, CA 415.701.1100 alrp.org
OASIS LEGAL SERVICES
1900 Addison St, #100, Berkeley, CA 510.666.6687 oasislegalservices.org
TRANSGENDER
LAW CENTER
510.587.9696 transgenderlawcenter.org
HOTLINES
THE GLBT HOTLINE OF SAN FRANCISCO: 415.355.0999
GLBT NATIONAL HOTLINE: 1.888.843.4564
GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE: 1.800.246.7743
TREVOR PROJECT HOTLINE (Queer Youth Suicide Prevention): 866.488.7386
CALIFORNIA AIDS, STD, & HEPATITIS HOTLINE: 1.800.367.2437
SEXUAL ASSAULT - COMMUNITY VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS: 800.670.7273
CONTRA COSTA CRISIS CENTER for Suicide & Crisis Intervention: 800.273.8255
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