METROSOURCE LA FEB/MAR 2026

MARCH 6-8TH MARCH

6-8TH

10TH ANNUAL 10TH ANNUAL

CATHEDRAL CITY LGBT+ DAYS CATHEDRAL CITY LGBT+ DAYS

CLOSE TO ALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Palm

LA/OC (2hrs)

San Diego (2hrs)

Riverside (1 hr)

Springs (10min)

Expand Travel is the premier travel advisory service for LGBTQ+ travelers interested in Virgin Voyages. Celebrate the West Coast arrival of Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady on our LGBTQ+ Group Cruise on this adults-only, queer friendly, inclusive cruise line!

Inaugural 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise on the NEW Brilliant Lady. Experience the excellence of Virgin Voyages with many added bonuses! Enjoy group activities: dinners, happy hours, excursions, and parties. Even a pre-cruise meet-up in West Hollywood. Entertainment, Games, Happy Hours, Nightly Parties, + MORE

Specialty Dining, WiFi, Onboard Credit & Support, +++ INCLUDED

Special Group Dinners, Shore Excursions, & Private Activities.

PEOPLE WE LOVE

AS WE DIVE INTO THIS LATEST ISSUE, WE FIND OURSELVES REFLECTING ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO SHAPE OUR CULTURE.

This edition is dedicated to People We Love - a celebration of the visionary talents who aren’t just making waves in entertainment but are actively redefining what it means to lead with authenticity.

In an era of constant change, entertainment remains our most potent tool for advocacy and connection. From the stage to the screen, LGBTQ+ trailblazers are moving beyond mere representation to deliver stories that are raw, honest, and unapologetic. We celebrate them not just for their craft, but for the courage it takes to stand in their truth.

Our exclusive cover story features a man whose journey has resonated with millions. David Archuleta has evolved from a teenage pop sensation into a powerful voice for self-acceptance. As he prepares to headline the 10th anniversary of Cathedral City LGBT+ Days this March, David sits down with us to discuss his path of faith, identity, and the liberation found in living out loud. His story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, making him a true icon for our times.

Beyond our cover story, we’ve packed this issue with essential lifestyle guides to keep you inspired. Our Grooming Guide for the Discerning Man feature breaks down the top trends of 2026—from skin care to beard care, along with some essential tips for Winter. For those with wanderlust, we journey to Dublin, home of Ireland’s legendary queer hospitality, and then head to Heidiland, a vacation region in Eastern Switzerland with breathtaking alps, and healing hot springs.

At Metrosource, we believe that showing up matters. Beyond the spotlight, we continue to scout global destinations, curated dining, and local shops that prioritize the LGBTQ+ traveler. In a climate where hard-won protections often feel under threat, our “purse power” is a form of activism. By choosing to spend our time and resources at establishments that champion equity and respect, we send a clear message that progress will not be undone. We are committed to lifting up the spaces that honor our identities and treat every individual with the dignity they deserve.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We are honored to share these stories with you and grateful for the vibrant people and places that make our world infinitely more colorful.

Michael Westman Editor-in-Chief

Kevin

Los Angeles

6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., #438 Long Beach, CA 90803

New York

511 Avenue of the Americas, #901 New York, NY 10011

Palm Springs

4751 E Palm Canyon Dr, #C-50 Palm Springs, CA 92264

800.818.0480

info@metrosource.com

COVER: David Archuleta

Photography by: Nick Spanos

February / March 2026 | VOLUME 37, NO. 1

CULTURE

07 Scope

DEPARTMENTS

GROOMING

A curated queer culture roundup highlighting new music releases, buzzy television, anticipated books, Pride celebrations, and standout LGBTQ+ events worth watching, reading, visiting, and experiencing in the coming months.

30 A Grooming Guide for the Discerning Man

TRAVEL

36 The Forty Foot Dublin’s Nude Swimming Hole

VIEWS

4 EDITOR’S LETTER People We Love2026

CURATED

BY

MICHAEL WESTMAN

THESCOPE

AUGUST PONTHIER HAS BEEN RELEASING MUSIC SINCE 2021, AND THEIR LONG-AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM IS ALMOST HERE. Lead single “Handsome” evokes the sounds of classic country-pop (pedal steel and everything) while wandering lyrically about the classic dysphoric dilemma of not knowing if you want to be with someone or be them. Country and folk are some of most poignant soundscapes for conveying sadness/yearning, and Ponthier feels part of a long lineage of queer and trans artists using the genre for just that. Ponthier credits their music career with giving them the courage to explore their gender. AUGUST

BRIDGERTON

(SEASON FOUR)

NETFLIX

PART 1 PREMIERE DATE (EPISODES 401-404): JANUARY 29, 2026

PART 2 PREMIERE DATE (EPISODES 405-408): FEBRUARY 26, 2026

WATCH

FROM SHONDALAND AND JESS BROWNELL, BRIDGERTON RETURNS FOR A FAIRY-TALE INSPIRED FOURTH SEASON. BOHEMIAN SECOND SON BENEDICT BRIDGERTON (LUKE THOMPSON) REFUSES TO SETTLE DOWN, DESPITE PLEAS TO THE CONTRARY FROM MATRIARCH LADY VIOLET BRIDGERTON (RUTH GEMMELL). Until — at Violet’s masquerade ball, Benedict is awestruck by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady’s identity. But in fact, his heart’s desire is not in society at all — she is a resourceful maid called Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung).

When fate brings Benedict and Sophie back together, Benedict wrestles between the reality of his affection for this intriguing maid and the fantasy of the Lady in Silver — unaware that they are the same person. Will Benedict’s inability to see these women as one in the same derail the undeniable spark between him and Sophie? And can love truly conquer anything — even a cross-class connection forbidden by society?

Inspiring Benedict’s journey are the marriages of his siblings —including Francesca (Hannah Dodd) to John Stirling (Victor Alli), and Colin (Luke Newton) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who faces new challenges as a now public gossip columnist.

STAR

SHIPPED (APRIL 2026)

BY CAT SEBASTIAN

CAT SEBASTIAN’S LONG-AWAITED FORAY INTO CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE! A witty, emotional, and deliciously slow burn enemiesto-lovers romance between two costars on a popular sci-fi television series.

Simon and Charlie, actors on a longrunning sci-fi show, can’t stand one another. Charlie is impetuous, outgoing, and basically feral, and Simon thinks he should have stayed in reality television where he belongs. They’ve spent the better part of a decade quarreling over the spotlight and pretty much everything else, and everybody in the industry knows it. Now that Simon’s contract is finally done, he can move to New York, start fresh with work he actually likes, and get away from Charlie.

Simon’s only problem is that people might assume he’s been pushed off the show due to being impossible to work with. And he is kind of difficult to work with. He doesn’t get along with people—unlike Charlie, who somehow tricked everyone on the show into adoring him despite some outrageously bad on-set behavior during the show’s first season. Simon would rather never have to see Charlie again, but reluctantly agrees to stage a very public friendship during the short time before he moves. When Charlie has to leave town to deal with a family emergency, this means Simon comes along. Their road trip brings Simon to places he would never have willingly chosen to visit—and he finds he’s actually not having a terrible time.

The more he gets to know Charlie, the more Simon suspects he’s underestimated his former coworker. Simon also realizes that after seven years, Charlie might know him better than anyone ever has. Even stranger, Charlie seems to be starting to actually like him, despite knowing him so well. Still, Simon is about to move three thousand miles away, so whatever’s starting between him and Charlie can’t really amount to anything... right?

CALIFORNIA’S FIRST PRIDE OF 2026

10TH ANNUAL CATHEDRAL CITY LGBT+ DAYS

CATHEDRAL CITY

(PALM SPRINGS AREA), CA

VISIT

IF YOU’RE READY TO KICK OFF PRIDE SEASON, YOU BETTER GET THOSE CALENDARS OUT RIGHT NOW, BECAUSE CALIFORNIA’S VERY FIRST PRIDE CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR IS BACK—AND THIS TIME, IT’S GOING BIGGER THAN EVER. They aren’t just celebrating another year; they are celebrating a decade of pride, progress, and community. It’s the Tenth Anniversary of Cathedral City LGBT-plus Days, and the Coachella Valley is the place to be from Friday, March 6th through Sunday, March 8th!

Three days of events include an amazing PRIDE Drone Show, the CommUNITY Strong Walk benefiting the Human Rights Campaign, a massive Saturday festival celebration with vendors, artisans, food and drinks, a youth zone, and the LEGENDARY Bed Race. And the stage? It is stacked with entertainment, including the headliner, the incredible David Archuleta, along with the high-energy sounds of Pulp Vixen. And of course, it wouldn’t be PRIDE without some royalty, so get ready for a Drag Extravaganza featuring ALL-STARS straight from RuPaul’s Drag Race!

Check out the full weekend schedule at cathedralcityLGBTdays.com.

4TH ANNUAL EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST

PALM SPRINGS, CA

JUNE 13, 2026

THE EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST IS A PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT BASED IN PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE WINE AND CULINARY INDUSTRIES. Recognized by Wine Enthusiast as one of the best LGBTQ+ food and wine festivals in the U.S., it serves as a high-profile platform for underrepresented voices in the industry.

The festival’s primary goal is to showcase and support vintners and culinary professionals who identify as LGBTQ+. The event aims to foster a more equitable future for the wine world while creating a community space for enthusiasts to “sip, savor, and support.”

The main event features over 100 diverse wines from prestigious regions like Sonoma, Napa, and Amador County, paired with gourmet small bites from local chefs and restaurants, silent auction, and more. The VIP experience includes early access to the tasting, an exclusive Friday night VIP/Media reception, and gift bags.

The event supports forward-thinking charities such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Brothers of the Desert, and the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. Held in the atrium of the Hyatt Palm Springs (285 N Palm Canyon Dr), the 4th annual festival is scheduled for June 13, 2026. You can find more specific details, tickets, and participant lists at equalitywinefest.com.

VANGUARD OF EQUALITY

BY MICHAEL WESTMAN

AS WE NAVIGATE A COMPLEX CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, THE ENTERTAINERS WE ADMIRE MOST ARE THOSE WHO REALIZE THAT THEIR SPOTLIGHT IS A TOOL FOR CHANGE. From the Olympic stage to the recording studio, these individuals are redefining what it means to be a queer icon today.

AMBER GLENN

The Icebreaker. Amber Glenn isn’t just a champion; she is a history maker. As the first openly queer woman to compete in women’s singles figure skating for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Glenn has turned her sport’s traditional “grace” into a platform for authentic grit. She has been vocal about the importance of mental health and representation, proving that being “the first” is less about the title and more about making sure she isn’t the last.

Watch her not just for the triple axels, but for her unapologetic pansexual visibility in a sport that has historically demanded conformity.

COLMAN DOMINGO

The Virtuoso Advocate. Coming off a string of powerhouse performances, Colman Domingo has become the gold standard for the “prestige” queer actor. In 2026, he continues to dominate both the screen and the red carpet, but it’s his work behind the scenes that earns our deepest respect. Domingo consistently uses his production power to center Black queer narratives, ensuring that the stories being told in Hollywood are as diverse as the people watching them.

Colman Domingo is an Academy Award nominated, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, Astra and Satellite Award nominated for his starring role as Bayard Rustin in the film Rustin. He received the Spotlight Award | Actor at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, as well as the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Colman has received the 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival Honor | Outstanding Performance and was honored by the Critics Choice Association with the Actor Award for Film in Rustin. Domingo starred as Mister in the The Color Purple musical motion picture. A two time Film Independent Spirit, Gotham, SAG, Critics Choice, NAACP Image, Tony®, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Drama Desk, Drama League and NAACP Theatre Award nominee for his work on stage and screen, Colman is an OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award winning actor, playwright, director and producer. Colman landed a historic double win of Lead Actor and Supporting Actor Awards at the 2024 NAACP Image awards.

Follow his journey for a masterclass in how to command an industry while staying rooted in community activism and artistic integrity.

GIGI PEREZ

The New Sound of Sincerity. Music has always been a refuge for our community, and Gigi Perez is its current architect. After a massive 2025 that saw her top Spotify’s GLOW charts, Perez has entered 2026 as a formidable voice for queer youth. Her lyrics don’t shy away from the complexities of gender and faith, making her a vital figure for readers looking for music that feels like a conversation with a close friend. Known for her raw, emotional songwriting and acoustic-based sound, often blending alternative, lo-fi, and indie-rock elements.

Listen to her latest releases to hear the evolution of queer folk-pop and to support an artist who puts “equality” in the liner notes of every song.

RICHARD GADD

The Truth-Teller. Following the global phenomenon of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd has used 2026 to cement his status as a vital queer creator with his new drama, Half Man, a British-American drama series created by and starring Gadd alongside Jamie Bell, produced for HBO and the BBC. The six-part series follows the tumultuous 40-year relationship between estranged “brothers” Ruben (Gadd) and Niall (Bell), beginning with a violent confrontation at a wedding that flashes back to their shared past from the 1980s to the present.

Gadd’s brand of radical honesty regarding trauma and identity has opened doors for difficult, necessary conversations within the LGBTQ+ community. He remains a staunch supporter of victims’ rights and an advocate for more nuanced queer representation in television.

Read his interviews and watch his work if you value storytelling that isn’t afraid to be messy, human, and fiercely protective of the truth.

LARA RAJ

The Global Pop Pioneer. As a member of the global girl group KATSEYE, Lara Raj is bringing queer visibility to the mainstream pop machine on an international scale. Recently featured on GLAAD’s “20 Under 20” list, Raj represents a new generation of idols who are “out” from the very start of their careers. Her presence in a high-profile, diverse group sends a powerful message of equality to fans across the globe, particularly in markets where LGBTQ+ rights are still a nascent conversation.

Follow her to see the future of the music industry—one where you don’t have to choose between being a global superstar and being your authentic self.

THE GREAT WHITE WAY: STAGE STARS TO WATCH Broadway remains the beating heart of queer culture, and in 2026, these performers are moving beyond representation into revolutionary territory.

DYLAN MULVANEY

The Royal Debut. Making one of the most talked-about Broadway debuts in recent memory, Dylan Mulvaney has officially joined the cast of Six: The Musical as Anne Boleyn. Despite a wave of predictable internet backlash, Mulvaney has handled her transition to the Great White Way with grace and humor, backed by a production team that has vowed “royal love” and zero tolerance for bullying. Mulvaney addressed the situation on social media, describing the opportunity to play the “polarizing” Anne Boleyn as a “miracle” and a “dream come true”.

Witness her transition from TikTok pioneer to a legitimate theatrical force, proving that trans joy is the ultimate act of resistance.

BOB THE DRAG QUEEN

From the Runway to the Rouge. A decade after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bob the Drag Queen has reached the pinnacle of theatrical prestige, starring as ringmaster Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Bob isn’t just filling a role; they are reinventing it with a signature wit and a vocal power that has stunned critics.

Catch this limited engagement to see a queer icon at the peak of their powers, bridging the gap between drag culture and mainstream musical theater excellence.

JINKX MONSOON

The Queen of the Box Office. Following historic runs in Chicago and Oh, Mary!, Jinkx Monsoon has become Broadway’s “sure thing.” In 2026, she continues to be a vocal advocate for the “Breaking the Binary” movement in theater, ensuring that casting directors look beyond traditional gender roles.

Wherever Jinkx goes, high-concept, high-camp, and high-quality storytelling follow.

POWER IN PARTNERSHIP

Equality isn’t a solo mission. These high-profile allies are using their global platforms to amplify queer voices and defend LGBTQ+ rights during critical legislative battles.

DANIEL RADCLIFFE

The Steadfast Defender. Radcliffe has long moved past his “Boy Wizard” days to become one of the most articulate and consistent allies in entertainment. In 2026, his work with The Trevor Project and his vocal support for transgender youth have set the gold standard for how a straight cisgender man can use his privilege to protect those most at risk. His commitment isn’t a PR stunt; it’s a decade-long masterclass in active, informed allyship.

PEDRO PASCAL

The Internet’s Favorite Protector. Pascal’s allyship is deeply personal and publicly fierce. Known for his “unbothered” defense of his trans sister, Lux, and his refusal to tolerate bigotry in his massive fandoms (The Last of Us, Star Wars), Pascal has become a symbol of modern masculinity that is inclusive, soft, and protective.

He proves that you can be the world’s biggest action star while being a vocal, tender advocate for queer liberation.

OLIVIA COLMAN

The Empathy Icon. Whether she’s playing a supportive mother in Heartstopper or starring in the 2026 film Jimpa (which explores the nuances of non-binary family dynamics), Colman has become the face of radical maternal empathy. In Jimpa, Hannah (Colman) and her non-binary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) visit her gay grandfather Jimpa (John Lithgow) in Amsterdam. Frances expresses a desire to stay with their grandfather for a year, challenging Hannah’s parenting beliefs and forcing her to confront past issues.

Off-screen, Colman is a frequent fixture at equality galas, consistently lending her “national treasure” status to fundraising efforts for queer homelessness. Colman reminds us that the most powerful form of support is often simple, unwavering acceptance.

I

JUST HOPE PEOPLE COME READY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND CELEBRATE AND PARTY”

DAVID ARCHULETA

DELIGHT IN CATHEDRAL CITY

LGBT+ DAYS HEADLINER

SEXUALITY FLOWS LIKE A RIVER. IT’S POWERFUL, IT’S UNDENIABLE, AND IT LIFTS US UP AND CARRIES US WHERE WE NEED TO GO. When we fight against the all-consuming current of our natural desire, it wears us down and drowns our soul. But when we conquer the rapids and come out the other side, the rush is transcendent.

Let’s dive deeper with David Archuleta.

He maneuvers the turbulent waters of fame, religion, and sensuality so spectacularly swimmingly. After establishing himself as the boy-next-door on American Idol, Archuleta publicly identified as queer and watched his church support float away. But his resilience is robust, his talent is as mighty as the Mississippi, and his voice surges with sensuality.

“It’s not like a full on sex EP,” Archuleta coos humbly. “but I feel like I was just being present in my body.”

Indeed, his sinewy frame hypnotizes viewers in various videos from the deluxe edition of Earthly Delights. Archuleta soars like an angel, grooves like a god, and seduces the audience

BY KEVIN PERRY

every time he gazes into the lens. “I made room for myself to grow with this EP and allowed myself to navigate the flirty nature of just living. Living life and feeling confident.”

Downshifting into aw-shucks mode, Archuleta admits, “I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t know I was capable of these emotions. I didn’t know it was in me, so I was proud to discover it and play in that place with Earthly Delights.”

Authenticity is the ultimate aphrodisiac, and Archuleta flexes his truth like a peacock broadcasting its brilliance. By raising his voice, he silences the villains… but finding that voice was no simple task. “I have always wanted to sing in Spanish, from the very first album I released when I was 17. I recorded my song Crush in Spanish and I was like I would love to release this, but for whatever reason my record label didn’t want to and they shelved it.” Putting a personal punctuation to his point, Archuleta continues, “They didn’t wanna spend their time or money investing in my Latin side.”

Fast forward to the queer-and-now. “I’m just

in a place where, you know what? Why not do it? Let’s explore a little bit. I’m Hispanic. Half of my day, I’m around Hispanic people, so it’s a part of me. I’m like, let’s do Spanglish. That’s how I live my life anyways; I live a very Spanglish life day to day. It’s about being yourself. That needs to come out.”

So Archuleta teamed up with Colombian sensation Esteman to create a bilingual version of his barnburner Crème Brûlée. The lyrics swirl effortlessly between languages, orientations, and delectable metaphors, equating the titular dessert with a heaping helping of eroticism. Oh no, there goes all of your clothes. Oh yes, you will go loco for Crème Brûlée.

Gyrating on down the playlist, we discuss another pop confection from the EP: Dulce Amor. Part love ballad, part overwhelming obsession, and all Archuleta, this velvety concoction massages your eardrums before working its way into your brain, heart, and beyond.

Archuleta gushes about his inspiration for the swooning single. “Blue is, I feel, one of the greatest albums ever made. It’s so expressive, it’s just so well done and, funnily enough, in the studio, there was a painting of Joni Mitchell. I was like, ‘That Blue album was life-changing’ and I was like, ‘Can we just say that? Can we just mention her?’ I feel like she’s worth mentioning.”

So, Archuleta worked with his creative team to rework the lyrics accordingly.

“We reference some of her most iconic songs ever from that album. They talk about yearning and longing for something, cause it’s like ‘I could drink a case of you’ or like ‘I wish I had a river I could skate away on.’ It was just longing. That was symbolism with that line choice, just to say you want this person, you’re craving them, they’re so sweet. They’re Dulce Amor, it’s a sweet love that you’re craving and you want more of.”

And then something magical happens: David Archuleta breaks into song and bursts our interviewer into joy.

“You’re my favorite place, El Pescador. End of day, been two weeks, and nothing tastes the same. You’re my favorite record, Joni Mitchell Blue. Wish I had a river, had a case of you.”

When I gay-gasp at the fact that a gold record selling, umpteen award-winning artist just crooned spontaneously, Archuleta responds in kind. “I didn’t even realize I sang. Did I sing?”

Um, heck yeah you sang.

“Oh my gosh!” exclaims Archuleta. “My friends always tell me that. They’re like, ‘oh I love it when he just randomly started singing.’ I’m like I don’t even realize I’m doing it. Holy cow.”

Bucket list item: accomplished.

And he’s gonna sing to you too - LGBT+ Days are coming to Cathedral City, California from March 6th to March 8th and Archuleta is the capitalP Proud headliner. “I look at Pride as celebratory, so for me it’s really fun to have a celebratory take on a show, ‘cause I’m known for singing a lot of ballads and being a vocalist, which is what I do, but it’s also fun to just have dancing. I love to dance, I love to go out, I’m Hispanic so it just feels so good and therapeutic to be somewhere where you can just let your hair down and just let loose and not worry about what other people think and just dance.”

For fans who yearn to hear the chart-toppers that made David Archuleta famous, you’re in luck. He’s not dancing away from his roots but rather cultivating them into a groovy garden that flourishes into a towering queer monument to his range. “I just hope people come ready to have a good time and celebrate and party and I might throw a more emotional song in there, so they’ll have

that too, along with the fun stuff. Some dancing. Some choreography.”

Variety and inclusiveness pulse through every sentiment Archuleta utters. Even as he paints a picture of a disco utopia, he stops to consider the introverts out there who may not instinctively crave the rave scene. “If you don’t like to socialize, at least you could be there and just know like ‘hey all these people are celebrating who I am’ and that’s really beautiful.”

But not everyone sees the splendor in a sea of gay revelers living, laughing, and loving at full volume. Bigots lurk in the shadows of cyberspace, suburbia, and the halls of our government to legislate hate whenever they can. Archuleta has confronted powerful prejudice in his very public split with the LDS Church, emerging stronger and gayer than ever before.

“There is really strength in numbers,” he declares. Though many of us consume music through the intimacy of earbuds or the isolation of our safe spaces, Archuleta argues that the listening experience bonds us in ways we can’t imagine. “It’s more than just you in your room or in your car or in a neighborhood where there may not be as much understanding or representation.”

And now it’s time to strut our solidarity at Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, an outpouring of acceptance, amazement, and quirky camaraderie.

“For us to be able to gather somewhere and say, ‘Look how many of us there are!’ - you just feel strong, you feel supported when you have community. I feel like that is essential to our society to have a sense of community where you feel empowered. If you feel safer, you feel stronger and you feel more motivated and it’s just nice to know you’re not alone.”

Understatement alert! Loneliness has no place at this plucky Pride festival, which includes a rousing roster of events like drag contests, a drone show, and the infamous bed races. That’s right, watch celebrities and silliness tear down the street via ornate mattresses mounted on wheels.

Because… YAAS.

But nothing can steal the spotlight from the Cathedral City LGBT+ Days headliner, who urges guests, “Enjoy the music and move and have fun with people who are like-minded.” It took Archuleta almost two decades to find his tribe, and we’re a mirthful mix of every ethnicity and gender identity imaginable. His fans hail from all over the world, but they’re delighted to descend on Coachella Valley March 7th for all things Archuleta.

“You’re there to celebrate being you, being queer, being part of the LGBTQ plus community and how much we’ve had to overcome and how

TO SHARE YOUR ART WITH AN AUDIENCE, I’M ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR THAT. IT’S NOT SOMETHING I TAKE LIGHTLY.”

much we’ve had to make space for ourselves to have this, to have support systems and to be able to celebrate.”

Support is a consistent theme in our conversation. During his early escalation to stardom, Archuleta shined a spotlight on his spirituality, only to be rejected by the very faith leaders he admired. It impacted him profoundly, but he galvanized the betrayal into advocacy. Archuleta breaks the chain of abandonment, choosing instead to appreciate those who stuck with him through the tough times.

“I’m grateful for the people who support me, who just have been curious about my journey.” Archuleta announces, “People don’t have to care, they don’t have to listen to you. There’s plenty of other things going on in the world, keeping us distracted and demanding our time and our attention, keeping us busy.”

But Archuleta rises above the noise to create a next-level connection with his audience. “For people to take time to listen to my story or come to my show, I’m so grateful.”

Fame yields familiarity. David Archuleta grew up in the glare of public opinion, enduring the prying eyes of tastemakers and trolls alike. Millions have commented, quipped, or even condemned the actions of a talented young man simply trying to live his life and share his gift of music.

And yet, it’s all just water under the bridges he builds, song by sultry song.

“Whether it’s because they feel like they know me, since I was a teenager on American Idol, and are supportive of me in my journey, or they’re just simply curious and wanted to tune in for a little bit and take the time to listen, I appreciate every moment and I appreciate the supporters. The supporters and the people who are fans give you a platform to be heard and to tell your story and to be listened to. To share your art with an audience, I’m always grateful for that. It’s not something I take lightly.”

In fact, Archuleta delves into the darker aspects of his life story in the upcoming memoir Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself. We were fortunate enough to discuss the book in greater detail for our Cathedral City LGBT+ Days edition of Guide to Pride, available February 20th, so stay tuned for that.

In the meantime, let’s savor the sweet anticipation of David Archuleta’s upcoming concert, the liberating legacy of his coming out experience, and last but certainly not least: the decadent allure of his scintillating catalog.

“Allow yourself to feel romance and love,” he concludes, “to feel playfulness and flirtiness.”

Intimacy is the best of our humanity. We can’t truly vibe with anyone else unless we

have confidence in ourselves first. Archuleta has demonstrated how he had to shatter the constraints of ignorance and religious oppression to ultimately embrace his inner Romeo.

So, follow his example and follow your heart. Amor awaits - accept it.

For the full rundown of this year’s event, check out CathedralCityLGBTDays.com ■

HEIDILAND’S HOLIDAY REGION

AT THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SWISS ALPS

BY MARK A THOMPSON

Garden Pool, Thermal Spa: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

TWO DOORS FACE YOU IN THE TAMINA THERME AT GRAND RESORT BAD RAGAZ: ONE LEADS INTO THE “TEXTILE SAUNA” FOR CLOTHED INDIVIDUALS - AND THE OTHER INTO SAUNAWELT (SAUNA WORLD) WHERE SCORES OF HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS WANDER IN THE NUDE. For some people from the States, the prospect of public nudity might be daunting, yet when in Switzerland, it’s best to follow local protocol, especially in matters related to health and well-being. Furthermore, as you remind yourself, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is home to the Swiss Olympic Medical Centre. Olympic bodies, enough said.

For nearly 800 years, ever since the discovery of thermal waters in the Tamina Gorge in the year 1242, legions of health fanatics have sought out the healing properties of Europe’s largest hot spring. Back in the day, those in search of a cure for their bodily ailments were lowered by ropes into the Tamina Gorge where they remained for days on end, seated in 98°F therapeutic waters.

Fortunately, health resorts have evolved since then, and Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a five-star superior property complete with two five-star hotels, seven restaurants with a total of six Michelin stars, two golf courses, two thermal spas, twelve pools, a medical clinic which is home to the Swiss Olympic Medical Center, a sculpture garden, and a casino with over 100 varieties of gin. In other words, just the sort of place where you want to sequester yourself for a week of spa treatments and gastronomy. All in the name of health, of course.

The village of Bad Ragaz is located approximately 90 minutes by train from Zurich.

GrandResortBadRagaz: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

When you step out onto the train platform, you might imagine that you hear a cowbell in the distance. Surprise, you’ve arrived in Heidiland, a vacation region in Eastern Switzerland which is widely celebrated as the birthplace of Heidi, the little girl raised in the Swiss Alps by her grandfather. But before you have time to yodel, your Mercedes transfer to Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has arrived to whisk you to the expansive health resort that fuels the local economy.

Founded in 1840, the Hotel Hof Ragaz offered thermal treatments flowing directly from a three-mile wooden pipe that carried the water from the gorge to hotel guests. But it was not until 1868, when the renowned Swiss architect Bernhard Simon bought the domain of Ragaz, that the area became internationally celebrated and associated with Russian nobility and Belle Époque aristocrats who flocked to the area to take the waters.

You might wonder what’s so beneficial about these thermal waters that flow from atop the Alps. After an 11-year journey through the mountains, the hot spring water emerges at a temperature of 98°F with a well-balanced combination of minerals that promote the healing of rheumatic ailments, metabolic disorders, and neurological and musculoskeletal afflictions. Not only does your skin feel velvety to the touch, but bathing in these waters boosts the immune system, increases circulation, and relaxes the muscles to promote well-being.

Throughout the resort, you’ll see scores of hotel guests wandering the grounds in hooded spa robes and slippers on their way to and from the thermal waters and the saunas. The resort’s numerous hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops, salons, and wellness clinics are connected by gleaming corridors and motion-detected doors that glide open upon approach, and at times, you feel as if you’re walking through Starship Enterprise on your way to an alternate reality.

A member of Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers three unique hotels, each furnished in a style befitting the building’s original provenance. Upon entrance into the five-star Grand Hotel Quellenhof which was completely refurbished in 2019, guests are greeted by a magnificent 52-foot waterfall chandelier of 2,500 glass spheres. A second chandelier of 30,000 Swarovski crystals hangs above the lobby’s centerpiece, a circular

Helenabad, Bad Ragaz: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Sculpture Garden, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

fireplace with lounge seating.

At 550 square feet, the hotel’s Junior Suites are larger than many city apartments and offer luxuriant bathrooms with gold-leaf lavatory and electronic bidet. Walk-in showers feature gold-leaf flooring, and the massive soaking tub is backed by a marble mural of the Swiss Alps. The in-house toiletries are infused with the resort’s thermal waters - and hospitably include face cream and bath salts. The living area offers a wet bar with crystal goblets and glasses, spirits and wine, and a Nespresso machine for early morning coffee served on the balcony with panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and the resort’s sculpture garden.

Every third year, the village of Bad Ragaz becomes Bad RagARTz, an international triennial sculpture festival. For six months, from May through October, the entire village transforms into a public art exhibition with numerous sculptures and artworks placed on the grounds of Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. An early morning walk through the property on the way to breakfast becomes a lesson in art and cultural history.

After breakfast, most guests at the resort make their way to either the hotel’s Thermal Spa (reserved for hotel guests) or Tamina Therme which is open to the public with free access for hotel guests. It’s not uncommon to find many people making an entire day of it, wandering hither and yon from one pool to another, indoors and then out, pausing for a juice or a smoothie at one of the various cafés, reclining on chaises in relaxation rooms, then returning to the steam baths and saunas. You might see students reading university texts while others catch the mountain sun on outdoor chaises. The multiple saunas in Saunawelt include Finnish, bio-sauna, infrared, Sanarium, Scandinavian Kelo infusion, Latvian, and a Nera ritual sauna where Banja rituals and infusions are performed around the sauna stove.

One of the more innovative and immersive treatments is haki® flow therapy, which was developed by therapist Harald Kitz. A holistic concept that focuses on the head, spine, and pelvis, haki flow treatment is conducted in the thermal waters in the early hours before Tamina Therme opens to the public. During the 75-minute session, your legs are attached to flotation tubing, with a flotation device beneath your back, while the therapist guides you through the water, slowly pulling and stretching your body. Some haki therapy

Penthouse Suite: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

fanatics compare it to the embryonic motion prior to birth, and there are times when you might feel as weightless as a jellyfish, as fluid as algae on the sea floor.

By day’s end at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, you feel so healthy that you’re tempted to eschew alcohol, and certainly there are a number of non-alcoholic cocktails served at the Michelin-starred Verve by Sven. That said, spirits-loaded cocktails are composed of botanical ingredients that make you feel both healthy and high. And given all your good intentions throughout the day, you’re entitled to order the deliciously decadent waffle and caviar, as well as the organic hourly egg served with potato mousseline and plenty of Perigord truffles. The renowned chef Sven Wassmer has earned five Michelin stars for his two restaurants at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz which highlight Alpine fine dining alongside healthy, sustainably sourced ingredients.

In the evenings, hotel guests gather at Verve by Sven Bar around the fireplace at Hotel Quellenhof for a nightcap, or they head to the casino, or for an evening stroll - and yet it’s equally indulgent to fall into bed. A pillow menu offers no less than ten pillow choices, including Swiss stone pine. An indigenous conifer grown high in the Alps, the Swiss stone pine is known locally as the “Queen of the Alps” for its aromatic essential oils and therapeutic properties. Numerous studies have shown that the scent of Swiss stone pine purifies the air and lowers your heart rate while promoting a deeper, more restful sleep. But then, at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, sweet dreams are all but guaranteed. ■

Quellenhof Waterfall Chandelier: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Sauna Village and Pond at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Outdoor Pool Tamina Therme: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

SKINCARE

The trend this year has shifted from aggressive scrubbing to “barrier-first” clinical care. You want products that repair as much as they protect.

THE INVESTMENT:

Augustinus Bader – The Cream augustinusbader.com

If you’re ready to graduate to the big leagues, this is it. Using their patented TFC8® technology, this moisturizer supports cellular renewal. It’s luxury that actually does the work, leaving your skin with a “just-back-from-Mykonos” glow.

THE CLINICAL CHOICE:

SkinCeuticals – C E Ferulic skinceuticals.com

Dermatologists and grooming editors alike swear by this. This Vitamin C serum is the ultimate shield against urban pollution and photo-aging. Reduces up to 48% of potential damage from free radicals formed by pollution, the sun, and metals. A few drops every morning will keep your skin tone even and bright.

THE DAILY ESSENTIAL:

Jaxon Lane – Bro Mask jaxonlane.com

For the guy who needs a quick reset before a date or a big event, these hydrogel masks are sized specifically for larger faces (and even work over some stubble). The original Bro Mask is the only 5x award winning sheet mask designed just for men. The Bro Mask is dermatologist recommended, and has a cult following with celebrities.

A GROOMING GUIDE FOR THE DISCERNING MAN

IN 2026, GROOMING ISN’T JUST ABOUT LOOKING “CLEAN-CUT”—IT’S ABOUT A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SELF-PRESENTATION THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH AND HIGH-END STYLE. For the modern man, your bathroom cabinet is no longer just a storage space; it’s a laboratory for confidence. Whether you’re maintaining a sharp corporate fade, cultivating a lush beard, or simply trying to reverse the effects of a late night in West Hollywood, these are the essential brands and products currently defining the gold standard in men’s care.

BEARD CARE

The “lumberjack” era has evolved into “sculpted intentionality.” It’s less about length and more about texture and health.

THE GOLD STANDARD:

Jack Black – Beard Lube Conditioning Shave getjackblack.com

This is a three-in-one marvel: preshave oil, shave cream, and skin conditioner. It’s transparent, so you can actually see where you’re edging your beard lines. Enjoy a smooth, effortless glide with this soothing, hydrating formula that’s rich in nourishing fatty acids and phospholipids.

THE TEXTURE SPECIALIST:

Scotch Porter – Conditioning Beard Balm scotchporter.com

Sculpt a softer beard that’s smooth like butter! Work in a dab of this rich balm for instant conditioning, a moisture boost, and a blessing to both your beard, mustache and skin underneath, kicking off your journey to a full, healthy-looking beard with long-lasting shine.

THE TOOL:

Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 usa.philips.com

For maintaining that perfect threeday stubble or detailing the neck, the OneBlade remains the most versatile tool in the game. It’s precise enough for the most intricate grooming habits. OneBlade makes your life as easy as possible - use wet or dry with or without foam. 45-minute battery with USB charging and compact handle make it the perfect travel companion.

HAIRCARE

2026 is the year of “the flow.” Styles are longer and more natural, requiring products that provide hold without looking like you’ve dipped your head in plastic.

THE VOLUME KING:

R+Co Bleu – Magnifier Thickening Spray randco.com

For those of us dealing with thinning or flat hair, this spray adds instant “oomph.” Create lush, full, flexible looks that hold their style all day long. Nourishing proteins in this lightweight spray add strength, plumping fine and weak hair from the root for a noticeable increase in volume. It’s a favorite in salons because it creates a high-fashion, airy texture that moves with you.

THE SCALP SAVIOR:

Jupiter – Balancing Shampoo hellojupiter.com

Great hair starts at the root. Jupiter focuses on scalp health to eliminate flakes and irritation. It smells like a highend spa (mint, vanilla, and sage) rather than a drugstore medicated wash.

THE STYLING EDGE:

Blind Barber – Bryce Harper Hair Clay blindbarber.com

Sure, Bryce Harper has been the Rookie of the Year, 5x All Star and youngest MVP in the history of baseball, but let’s be honest, we all know him for the hair. The man’s got flow. To achieve the look, we’ve created the perfect hair styling clay, infused with natural ingredients such as kaolin clay to soak up excess oil, and in the end, providing a strong, pliable hold, texture and volume. It’s perfect for that “effortlessly messy” look that stays put through any situation.

THE “EXTRAS” THAT MATTER

Grooming doesn’t stop at the hairline. It’s the small details that signal a man who has his life together.

ORAL HEALTH:

Oral-B iO Series 2 oralb.com

Your smile is your best accessory. This electric toothbrush uses micro-vibrations for a professional-clean feel every morning. Removes 100% more plaque vs a regular manual toothbrush. Gentle on gums and designed for an east switch to electric brushes.

BODY CARE:

Malin+Goetz – Eucalyptus Deodorant malinandgoetz.com

Aluminum-free and alcohol-free, this is the cult-favorite deodorant for a reason. This plant-powered deodorant is infused with eucalyptus extract to purify and refresh skin. Citronellyl molecules work together with glycerin plus a fatty acid blend to help neutralize and prevent odor. It works, it smells sophisticated, and it won’t ruin your favorite white shirts.

5-MINUTE MORNING ROUTINE

Cleanse. Use a non-foaming, pHbalanced cleanser to remove overnight oils and sweat without stripping your natural moisture barrier.

BRIGHTEN

Apply 3-4 drops of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic (or a Vitamin C serum) to neutralize free radicals and wake up “tired” looking skin.

HYDRATE

Apply a lightweight, “water-cream” moisturizer like Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer. Provides a smooth base. Vitamin E and B5 soothe irritation from shaving or environmental stress.

SHIELD

Apply a generous layer of SPF 40+ sunscreen. This is the most important step. Even in the winter months it’s important to protect skin from harmful rays.

CHECK THE DETAILS

A quick swipe of an SPF Lip Balm and a dab of eye cream before you head out. This prevents chapping and keeps the eye area from looking hollow or dark.

THE FORTY FOOT

DUBLIN’S NUDE SWIMMING HOLE

BY MARK A THOMPSON

YOU PROBABLY NEED TO BE A LITTLE MAD TO GO WILD SWIMMING IN A “SCROTUMTIGHTENING SEA.” That’s the term that Irish author James Joyce used to describe the polar waters of the North Sea. With Joyce’s warning swimming in my subconscious, I woke into the pre-dawn darkness of Dublin, wondering just how cold - and just how tight.

Not that I’m one to argue with the Irish who have been wild swimming in the icy Irish Sea for nearly three centuries. According to the book on my nightstand How the Irish Saved Civilization, these are the people who saved the world after the fall of Rome. Also, the Irish invented Guinness and if any people would know a hangover cure, it would be them.

We were a group of six international journalists traveling in Ireland - but only two of us braved Dublin’s bone-chilling morning for wild swimming at the Forty Foot. Certainly it was a comfort to be accompanied by a person equally insane, but Katie seemed far more confident, plus she wore a wet suit and Neoprene aquatic socks. Meanwhile, I was attired in a pair of vintage board shorts purchased for a surfing lesson in Hawaii - but Waikiki this was not.

For over 200 years, the Forty Foot was an exclusive gentlemen’s bathing place where Dublin’s notable and illustrious citizens swam in the nude, managed by the Sandycove Bathers Association. On July 24, 1974, a group known as the “Dublin City Women’s Invasion Force” broke the ban, facing intimidation but succeeding in opening the spot to women. The site is now open to all.

Reading an account of that summer invasion published in The Irish Times reminded me of Fire Island’s annual Invasion of the Pines, which honors the drag queen denied entry to a restaurant in the Pines in 1976. Both beaches are now open to us all - and the Forty Foot’s numerous devotees include celebrities such as Matt Damon, Harry Styles, Giancarlo Esposito, and other boldfaced names. Visions of Daniel Craig emerging naked from the Irish Sea danced in my head.

That said, nude swimming in the Irish Sea had never been on my own bucket list, and on this scrotumtightening morning, I was more preoccupied by fears of hypothermia and churning whirlpools - or a headbutt from an alpha seal. Which made me wonder about sharks. Were there sharks in the North Sea? The imagination whirls in the cold.

The forty foot Photograph by Dermot O’Shea - The Irish Times

Fortunately, as we drove through early morning Dublin toward the southern tip of Dublin Bay, Katie and I were swaddled in Bearhug Thermal Parkas provided by our host hotel, Anantara The Marker Dublin. Wild swimming is one of the signature experiences of the luxury hotel, the sort of add-on that sounds alluring when surfing someone else’s social in the comfort of your own bed late at night. Then suddenly, it’s your turn to take the plunge.

Listen to any dedicated Irish wild swimmer and you’ll hear about the numerous reputed health benefits of throwing your body into waters that hover around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Some swear that cold-water swimming reduces pain and inflammation, and various studies do show an improvement in cardiovascular health. Of course, there’s nothing like the shock of ice-cold water to get the heart pumping. There’s also an emerging consensus about the mental health benefits of cold-water therapy in the reduction of stress and anxiety and long-term depression. On Christmas Day, the Forty Foot is so crowded with those who can’t stomach another round of “Silent Night” that lines form along the slippery rocks above the wild waters.

Dedicated fitness enthusiasts arrive at the Forty Foot via bicycle or on foot. We were not so dedicated. We arrived in a private hotel car, complete with a picnic basket of hot drinks, coffee, and homemade pastries from the hotel restaurant Forbes Street. We promised to share, and fortunately, no one raised an eyebrow at the sight of two amateur wild swimmers - who were greeted by our own Wild Swimming Guru as well as a local Irish lifeguard. Both the mermaid and the merman would supervise us and guide us for the next two hours. Two hours? In that icy water?

Actually, it was more like thirty minutes. Of course, the water was bracing, as the locals say, and it took a minute or two for us to calm our frantic breathing. But then, as our bodies acclimated to the temperature, there was a kind of calm that descended, and we, too, started swimming like the other amphibians around us. In fact, we swam out to the buoy, which had looked so distant when viewed from the shore. There was a sense of accomplishment and a flush of joy suffusing through us as we swam back to the slippery rocks down which we had descended. We had earned our bona fides and we, too, were now members of the Forty Foot Club.

We shared the pastries. We poured hot coffee. We listened to tall tales of whirlpools and rough waters and of those daredevils who had ignored the warnings, at their own peril. But we were survivors - and cocky as roosters as we returned to the hotel.

In years past, most first-time visitors to Dublin gravitated toward St. Stephen’s Green and Trinity College, and only U2 fans sought out the city’s Docklands neighborhood where the Irish rock band recorded several albums at Windmill Lane Studios. What was once a scruffy area notable for its warehouses has been reborn as a glass-and-steel tech and cultural hub with the cheeky nickname Silicon Docks due to the EU headquarters of tech giants such as Salesforce, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and numerous startups. With an abundance of young professionals roaming the pubs, restaurants, and cafes, the Docklands feels like a post-graduate campus, anchored by entertainment hubs that include the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, the 3Arena, and the Aviva Stadium. With an exterior façade that resembles an

upright checkerboard, the five-star contemporary luxury hotel Anantara The Marker Dublin faces on to Grand Canal Square. Guests who return from a morning spent wild swimming might wonder whether to head to the hotel’s spa with its 75-foot pool and eucalyptusinfused steam room - or instead, to strap on a feed bucket at the breakfast buffet at Forbes Street where Chef Gareth Mullins works with a curated group of local purveyors. When given a choice, go for breakfast.

In keeping with Anantara’s commitment to integrate regional cuisine with immersive guest experiences, Chef Mullins is one of those chefs who invites you into his kitchen. A class on the preparation of his Irish soda bread results in a basket of small loaves served warm from the oven. Equally rewarding is a seafood-sourcing expedition with the chef as guide on a journey up the Dublin coastal trail to the nearby fishing village of Howth.

Since the 14th century, Howth has been home to fishermen - as well as seals, puffins, peregrines, cormorants, kestrels, and falcons.

After a private visit to the smoked salmon house, we climb aboard a fishing boat and sail into Dublin Bay. We’re in search of dolphins and seals, although not for dinner. The chef’s menu for the evening ahead includes our fresh-baked Irish soda bread accompanied by Irish salmon smoked in oak and beech woods, as well as caviar and local oysters, roasted king scallops, and various steaks from the renowned Irish butcher John Stone Beef in County Longford. Obviously, Irish gastronomy is no longer an oxymoron.

Below us, the Irish sea churns while the chef and I salivate about dinner. We namedrop our favorite restaurants, several of which Mullins has helmed - and then the two of us are simultaneously silenced by the sight of a seal breaking through the seawater. For a long minute, the seal focuses on the two of us, as if we were kindred. The chef and I are mesmerized.

And at that moment I realize there can be only one explanation: the seal knows a fellow wild swimmer when he sees one. ■

VAN GOTH

IS A WORK OF ART… AND A WINNER BABY!

BY KEVIN PERRY

CONJURE UP THE COOLEST CHARACTERS IN THE HISTORY OF FILM AND LITERATURE. They’re twisted, they’re dark, they’re fascinating… They’re villains, right? Now think about the goodytwo-shoes heroes who swoop in and save the day. Boring!

We crave conflict, and Van Goth served it up week after week on Season 6 of Canada’s Drag Race. “If you think about it, I was the main character of every single episode, one to nine, and then I took the crown.”

Despite her reputation, Van doesn’t say these things in a malicious way. Instead, she’s just spitting facts. Fact: she dominated every design challenge. Fact: she racked up more wins than anyone in the history of CDR. Fact: she appreciates every damn moment of her rise to the A-list of drag royalty.

“The one I keep thinking about would definitely be the Brooke Lynn Design Challenge when I got to make an outfit for her. I just will never forget the feeling of like zipping it up on her and her just being like…” Van vamps for emphasis. “Not saying a word, but just being like, ‘Yeah. That’s really good.’ And just, like, having the moment on stage with her where I, like, shot my shot and was, like, ‘Hey, can I make a look for you for season seven?’ And she was like, ‘Yeah, of course.’ So I feel like I’m trying to manifest that’s going to actually become a reality.”

Forward thinking and visualizing victory are essential ingredients in Van’s playbook, and she attributes her success to her athletic upbringing. “I grew up playing sports my whole life. I started playing rugby when I was 10 years old. And my parents were just really big into sports, so I feel like in sports, it’s all about practice, practice, practice. So then when game day comes, you’re ready to go. I think that’s just like the mentality I’m taking in life all the time, which is like, I may not get it the first time, but I will work so hard to get it.”

Van’s armor is fierce, but it’s her vulnerability that makes her a true warrior. In one pivotal scene from S6, she revealed her HIV status to the other queens, and her resilience echoed all the way from the Werk Room to her showstopping finale number. “It was scary for me. I think that comes across in my conversation in the Werk Room. I was terrified. And not only terrified, but I had all this guilt and shame that I was holding. And I felt like when I got to talk about it on the show, I got to release a lot of it there. I think I have

never felt the same about it since I filmed the show because it was very healing just to be open about it and to let go of so much of that. And I think so much of it, even in my final song, when I said ‘positive status, won’t let it define me,’ – I’m much more than that. And I’m undetectable now. I feel like I don’t think about it at all. I just take my pill, and I keep pushing. I think to show people that, yes, it happened, that’s unfortunate. I think there’s ways that you can keep pushing past that and not let that one thing hold you down or define the rest of your life.”

One of the most engaging arcs of the series had to be Van’s relationship with runner-up Eboni La’Belle. “We were just always in each other’s orbits. I think that that’s so special. And I think fans really love that about us, because in a lot of ways, too, we are so opposite. We’re so polar opposites. But yeah, we found this like common ground together in the competition. And not only that, I think we were each other’s support systems throughout it. I think that’s why what you saw in the finale episode was so intense, because it just felt deeper than what the competition was. And that’s really what you saw. You saw real friends having an argument that we found a way to push past that.”

And what did Eboni have to say about this season? “As much as this competition was great for me, growing in my own drag character, I wouldn’t have had that if I didn’t have this cast in these groups of sisters. There’s something that I learned from everyone, honestly. Van, you help bring out this, like competitive strength in me.”

While she’s out here giving shout-outs, Van takes the opportunity to thank the first person she called to publicize her win. “My partner. We’ve been together for five years.” Softening her demeanor, she continues, “I started dragging a year before we started dating. He’s seen my drag evolve and go through phases. He’s seen me audition year after year after year, and I finally get on and then to win the whole thing, it’s like, I mean, he just couldn’t be more proud of me.”

Well, get ready to keep the pride flowing, mister, because Van Goth is just getting warmed up. “Eboni and I are actually working on a show together, and we’re hoping to tour Canada in the coming months, and then hopefully around the world. I mean, that’s always gonna be my sister.” Van also teases her onewoman show, which sounds transcendent from the jump. “I’m, like, this giant rose and all these little petals come out. And they all fall away,

and then it comes apart in this very surrealist, romantic way. I think that those kind of things, this campy style, burlesque, that is super surrealist would be something that you could expect from a show of mine.”

As much as Van relishes being the new Miss Canada, she’s also misunderstood. “So many artists in their lifetime have this experience where they make great art but often are not understood until they pass. And I think that’s what draws me to artists, I think it’s interesting. I think even my run on Drag Race, I think some people would say I’m not deserving of

the crown. I think some people would say that I can only win design challenges. But I think in a couple of years, maybe in a couple months, people will look back on this and be like, ‘oh, actually, no, no, she really turned that.’ Because I really did.”

Pivoting from grandeur to graciousness, Van concludes, “Season 6 was iconic. And I could not have been happier to be there with this cast of 11 other amazing drag artists that are so unique and I am so honored to be the winner.”

All hail your not-so-evil Evil Queen. Being bad never felt so good. Congrats, Van Goth! ■

Because your health matters.

Wherever You Are, We’re Here for You.

From the San Diego coast to the Coachella Valley — and with telehealth available anywhere — expert care is always close to home.

Our Services Include:

Family Medicine & Pediatrics

OB-GYN & Prenatal Care

Mental Health Counseling

Adult & Pediatric Dental Care

Telehealth & In-Person Visits

Need Help with Medi-Cal?

We’ll guide you through enrollment or renewal — at no cost.

MORE TO LOVE

BY MEGAN VENZIN

SHADES OF RED PEEK FROM STOREFRONTS. AIRTIME IS DOMINATED BY IMAGERY OF COUPLES SHARING INTIMATE MOMENTS. And yes, there are those constant reminders to “give them the gift they really want” (whatever the hell that means.) Even if you refuse to humor jacked up tasting menu price-tags and big heart-shaped boxes this season, it’s hard to resist the residual romance that fills the air around Valentine’s Day. But we’re not here to push cheesy messages and mass-produced chocolate. Instead, Metrosource sees this as the perfect time to showcase and champion the people who make our lives brighter. Naturally, this LAScope section is packed with events that feature the folks we love. From underground comedians to all-star DJs and leather daddies, just stick with our picks and February 14th won’t feel like a Hallmark holiday, but rather the start of something beautiful and new. And what’s not to love about that?

BEATS N BABES DJ WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

PIRATE STUDIOS — SILVERLAKE BASEMENT LEVEL

2807 SUNSET BLVD STE. 100

LOS ANGELES, CA 90026

GENDERF*CKED:

A

QUEER ART EXHIBITION

FEBRUARY 6-7, 2026

SPACE MATTER DTLA

688 S SANTA FE AVE.

LOS ANGELES, CA 90021

Something “raucously queer” is going down in LA’s vibrant arts district this February, and you’re invited! Genderf*cked: A Queer Art Exhibition will descend upon the sparkling new nonprofit gallery, Studio Matter, for two nights only. Inside the new DTLA destination, art connoisseurs can experience a wide range of works from a roster of queer and trans visual artists. An opening reception will take place on the 6th, featuring a chance to meet the artists in person and enjoy refreshments provided by Chef Kara of The Tide Table fame. Saturday the 7th offers longer hours for browsing, so you can find the perfect f*cking piece for your apartment. Come see what’s inspiring the new wave of visual artists at instagram.com/spc_mtr

Have you always dreamed of hopping on the decks and lighting the dancefloor on fire? Now’s your chance to learn what it takes! The creative minds behind Bass N Babes, the collective known for their queer and femme-helmed bass music parties, festival takeovers and record label, will be in the studio from 7-10PM to show you all their secrets. This free DJ workshop for the LGBTQ+ community is beginner friendly and open to all, so what are you waiting for? By the time these beat-dropping ladies are through with their lessons, you’ll be ready to throw wubz with the best of ‘em. Learn from the pros at bassnbabes.com.

THE CROW PRESENTS GAY INTERRUPTED: GAY AS F*CK COMEDY SHOW

FEBRUARY 13, 2026

BERGAMOT STATION ARTS CENTER (MAIN ROOM)

2525 MICHIGAN AVE

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

“We said we’re an inclusive club, right? So, we gotta let the straights laugh too.” That’s the hopeful compromise one lesbian couple wants to offer during their recurring Gay Interrupted comedy show which is always — yup, you guessed it — “interrupted” by a token straight. But don’t worry, the room’s energy is still queer AF when hosts Mahtub Zare and Kelsey Anonsen welcome a lineup of LGBTQ+ comics (and one lone hetero) who dish out hilarious and delightfully awkward moments at this stand-up extravaganza which describes its general vibe as “antiBezos, pro-Bears, beards and bushes”. You know what? We’ll be there. Shake things up instagram.com/gayinterruptedshow

LADY GAGA: THE MAYHEM BALL TOUR (LOS ANGELES II)

FEBRUARY 18, 19, 22 & 23, 2026

KIA FORUM

3900 W. MANCHESTER BLVD. INGLEWOOD, CA 90305

There’s only one cure for today’s ‘Disease’! Little monsters, get ready for another dose of madness when “mother” resurrects the MAYHEM Ball for four more nights in February. During this party-starting two-week invasion, expect Lady Gaga’s signature brand of sexy, scary, spicy pop-fueled provocation with plenty of new surprises (and duh, new fashions) as she performs hits from her dancefloor-driven sixth studio album as well as the classics from ‘The Fame Monster’, ‘Born This Way’, ‘ARTPOP’, ‘Joanne’ and ‘Chromatica’ eras, too. Get your antidote tonight at ladygaga.com

CRSSD SPRING EDITION 2026

MARCH 14-15, 2026

WATERFRONT PARK

1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

An exciting weekend of techno, house and live electronic music awaits when CRSSD returns to Waterfront Park with its signature springtime edition this March. Since its inception in 2015 this multi-stage music festival has become one of the scene’s most anticipated events, thanks to its art-centric atmosphere and world-class lineups featuring dancefloor legends and promising newcomers alike. Following its smashing 10th anniversary suc cess in 2025, the cultural mainstay will continue to deliver with names like the beloved French duo Polo & Pan who will bring their cheeky, groove-laden live show to the Ocean View stage while This Never Happened label boss Lane 8 makes memories at The Palms that you must be fully present for. Those who flock to harder energies won’t want to miss Cirez D, Amelie Lens and a rare set from Collabs3000 — the fierce twosome Chris Liebing and Speedy J — who are sure to light up the City Steps with their blazing fast beats. And for those who insist that the party must go on, CRSSD’s after dark series will keep your weekend plans rolling at Rich’s, San Diego’s premier gay nightclub, until 4AM on Monday. After all, work can wait. Dot your i’s and cross your t’s at crssdfest.com.

ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY’S LA QUEER WEEKENDER 2026

MARCH 20-21, 2026

1126 QUEENS HWY

LONG BEACH, CA 90802

Elevate your free time from fun to fuego at Alliance Dance Academy’s annual LA Queer Weekender featuring two days of salsa and bachata classes as well as performances and social dance-focused events. Featuring some of the region’s most sought after dance instructors, plus live DJs, musicians and more, this LGBTQAI+ getaway is sure to inspire the artist within and send you grooving back into the office with a positive spirit and a bold new club crew. Get to stepping at alliancedanceacad emy.net/event-details/la-queer-weekender-2026

DRAMA: PLATONIC ROMANCE TOUR

MARCH 7, 2026

THE WILTERN 3790 WILSHIRE BLVD.

LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

The Chicago-bred dance-pop duo known as DRAMA are back on the road with messages that are sure to resonate in the wake of Valentine’s Day fanfare. During their Platonic Romance Tour, all-star members Na’el Shehade and Via Rosa will perform hits from their critically-acclaimed third studio album of the same name which explores universal themes of love and nonromantic human connection, as well as the inevitable growth experienced as a result of these unique relationships. Don’t miss their genre-spanning, R&B-infused live electronic show when they arrive at The Wiltern, a historic, art deco destination in LA’s vibrant Wilshire Center neighborhood. You’ll have a whole new outlook after this one. Witness love’s many shapes at wiltern.com

LA LEATHER PRIDE 2026

— 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

MARCH 22 - 29, 2026

VARIOUS VENUES

LOS ANGELES, CA

Since its inception, LA Leather Pride has been a celebration of self-expression, counterculture and creativity. Rooted in the traditions of the west coast’s tight-knit fetish and leather communities, the multi-day gathering has grown over the past two and a half decades into a fierce and expansive party, attracting queer thrill-seekers from around the globe. At the milestone 25th anniversary edition, visitors can expect a range of energizing and social festivities to awe and excite. Those with a song in their soul will love the La La Leather choral concert at Renberg Theatre, and if it’s a formal affair one seeks, then The Assembly will deliver big on upscale cocktails and jaw-dropping artisan fashions. Wrap things up on the closing weekend with some friendly competition at the annual Mr. LA Leather 2026 Competition with a steamy after party at the historic Los Globos to follow. There’s so much to explore so strap on those harnesses and get to stepping into a city that dares to break all the rules. Don we now our gay apparel at laleatherpride.com

LOS ANGELES DIRECTORY

ACCOUNTING

Greg Cash TaxPlus

Cash, Gregory D , EA, MST

5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 350

Long Beach 562 597-4300

www gregcash com

ATTORNEYS

Parker | Waichman LLP

6 Harbor Park Dr

Nationwide 800 JUST-CALL

www yourlawyer com

BAKERIES

Cake and Art

8709 Santa Monica Blvd

West Hollywood 310 657-8694

www cakeandart com

BANKS

US Bank

Toll Free 800 720-2265

www usbank com/checking

Wells Fargo

Toll Free 800 869-3557

www wellsfargo com/lgbt

BOOKS & BOOKSTORES

Book Soup Bookstore

8818 W Sunset Blvd

West Hollywood 310 659-3110

Crossroads Books

1196 E Walnut St

Pasedena 626 795-8772

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Lotus Place Recovery

1111 Baker St Unit A Costa Mesa 800 951-0735

www lotusplacerecovery com

EMPLOYMENT

Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) 1700 Stadium Way LA 213 847-LAFD www joinlafd org

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

700 E Temple St, B-38 LA 866 444-LAPD

www joinlapd com

FRAMING

Framing Gallery

8527 Santa Monica Blvd

West Hollywood 310 657-6904

FITNESS/GYMS/PERSONAL TRAINERS

Body Builders Gym

2516 Hyperion Ave

Silverlake 323 668-0802

Fired Up Athletics

8474 W 3rd St, Ste 208, LA 213 608-9425

www firedupathletics com

GUEST HOUSES/B&B’S

MisterBandB

www misterbandb com

HAIR SALONS

Blades 801 N Larrabee St, Ste #1

West Hollywood 310 659-6693

Shorty’s Barber Shop

755 N Fairfax Ave

West Hollywood 323 297-0554

www shortysbarbershop com

HOTELS

Opus Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St Vancouver, BC Canada 604 642-6787

www opushotel com

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

www preferredpride com/metrosource

Ramada Plaza West Hollywood Hotel 8585 Santa Monica Blvd 800 845-8585

www ramadaweho com

Sunset Marquis

1200 Alta Loma Rd West Hollywood 800 858-9758

www sunsetmarquis com

INSURANCE

Marc Berton Insurance LA 323 872-0482 San Fernando Valley 818 365-9449 Toll Free 800 924-4459

www marcberton com

INTRODUCTION SERVICES

Bespoke Matchmaking LA 888 422-6464

www bespokematchmaking com

LEATHER

665 Leather & Fetish Co

8722 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood 310 854-7276

Rough Trade

3915 W Sunset Blvd, Silverlake 323 660-7956

www roughtradegear com

MARKETING SERVICES

Brand2Fly San Jose 408 763-7924

www brand2fly com

GayVan com Travel Marketing

www gayvan com

NUTRITION & FITNESS

Power Zone

8578 Santa Monica Blvd

West Hollywood 310 289-1125

www powerzoneonline com

PET SUPPLIES

Nulo Pet Foods nulo com/love

PHARMACIES/DRUGS

AHF Pharmacy

1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 801

Downtown LA

1300 North Vermont Ave

213 741-5271

Hollywood 323 661-0643

www ahfpharmacy com

Cienega Pharmacy

99 N La Cienega Blvd, Ste 104

Beverly Hills

www uniteddrugs com

PHYSICIANS & MEDICAL SERVICES

Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic

Family Medicine & Mental Health

3324 W Sunset Blvd, LA

www hsfreeclinic org

TATTOO

Body Electric Tattoo and Piercing 7274 1/2 Melrose Ave

LA

www bodyelectrictattoo com

THRIFT SHOPS

Berda Paradise Thrift Store

3506 W Sunset Blvd LA

VIDEO

310 360-9969

323 660-2400

323 954-0408

323 661-8246

Broadway Video 3401 E Broadway, Long Beach 562 433-1920

WEDDING SERVICES

Cake and Art

8709 Santa Monica Blvd

West Hollywood

www cakeandart com

310 657-8694

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY RESOURCES

ATHLETIC

ARRIBA SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB

PO Box 69611

West Hollywood, CA 90069

www.arribaski.org

CHEER LA

1223 Wilshire Blvd #1580

Santa Monica, CA 90404

www.cheerla.org

DIFFERENT SPOKES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

P.O. Box 2466 Hollywood, CA 90078

www.differentspokes.com

GOLDEN STATE GAY RODEO ASSOC - GLAC

P.O Box 2407

Long Beach, CA 90801

562 498-1675 www.larodeo.com

GREATER LA GAY BOWLING www.igbo.org

LA BLADES ICE HOCKEY PO Box 4346 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 310 288-3632 www.bladeshockey.com

LA POOL LEAGUE PO Box 2227

Los Angeles, CA 90078 818 426-2171 www.lapl8ball.org

LA TENNIS ASSOC. (LATA) PO Box 481226 Los Angeles, CA 90048 www.lataweb.com

SHORELINE FRONTRUNNERS OF LONG BEACH

PO Box 90774 Long Beach, CA 90809 562 252-0218 www.shorelinefrontrunners.org

SURF & SUN SOFTBALL www.surfandsunsoftball.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD AQUATICS www.wh2o.org

CULTURAL, SOCIAL

ASIAN PACIFIC

AIDS INTL TEAM

6501 West Olympic Blvd Ste 610 Los Angeles, CA 90015 213 553-1830 www.apaitonline.org

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY

5001 Angel Canyon Rd Kanab, UT 84741 435 644-2001 www.bestfriends.org

BEST FRIENDS PET ADOPTION & SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES 15321 Brand Blvd Mission Hills, CA 91345 818 643-3989 www.bestfriends.org/la

CHRISTOPHER STREET

WEST/GAY PRIDE

8235 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 323 969-8302 www.lapride.org

GAY & LESBIAN ALLIANCE

AGAINST DEFAMATION (GLAAD) 5455 Wilshire Blvd, #1500 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323 933-2240 www.glaad.org

GAY MENS CHORUS OF LA 9056 Santa Monica Blvd, #300 West Hollywood, CA 90069 800 636-7464 www.gmcla.org

LA GAY & LESBIAN CENTER

The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 323 860-7302 www.laglc.org

LA GAY & LESBIAN CENTER

McDonald/Wright Building 1625 North Schrader Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 323 993-7400 www.laglc.org

LA YOUTH

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

8111 Beverly Blvd #306 Los Angeles, CA 90048 877 465-2977 www.la-youth.org

LONG BEACH

LESBIAN & GAY PRIDE PO Box 2050 Long Beach, CA 90802 562 987-9191 www.longbeachpride.com

OUTFEST THE LA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL 3470 Wilshire Blvd #1022 Los Angeles, CA 90010 213 480-7088 www.outfest.org

PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION

126 East Haley, Ste A-11 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805 963-3636

www.pacificpridefoundation.org

THE POINT FOUNDATION

5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 370 Los Angeles, CA 90036

866 33-Point www.pointfoundation.org

VALLEY PERFORMING

ARTS CENTER

18111 Nordhoff St Northridge, CA 91330

818 677-2488

818 677-3000

valleyperformingartscenter.org

WORLD HARVEST

FOOD BANK

1014 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

213-746-2228

www.worldharvestfoodbank.org

HEALTH/ COUNSELING

AID FOR AIDS AFA

8235 Santa Monica Blvd #200 West Hollywood, CA 90046

323 656-1107 www.aidforaids.net

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION/MENS WELLNESS CENTER

• 6255 W Sunset Blvd, 21st Fl

Los Angeles, CA 90028

888 AIDS CARE

• 1300 N Vermont Ave, Ste 407 Los Angeles, CA 90027

866 339-2525

800 367-2437

www.inspotla.org

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PHARMACY

8212 Santa Monica Blvd

The David Geffen Center

West Hollywood, CA 90046 323 654-0907 www.ahfpharmacy.org

APLA HEALTH

Client & Community Services

The David Geffen Center

• 611 South Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005

213.201.1600

213 201-WALK (9255)

• 3743 S. La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90016

323.329.9900

• 5901 W. Olympic Blcd. #310

Los Angeles, CA 90036

• 1043 Elm Avenue #302

Long Beach, CA 90813

562.247.7740

www.apla.org

www.aidswalk.net

AIDS RESEARCH ALLIANCE

1400 S Grand Ave Ste 701

Los Angeles, CA 90015

310 358-2429

www.hopetakesaction.org

www.aidsresearch.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

3333 Wilshire Blvd #900

Los Angeles, CA 90010

800 227-2345

www.cancer.org

BEING ALIVE PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS ACTION COALITION

621 N San Vincente Blvd

West Hollywood, CA 90069

310 289-2551

www.beingalivela.org

GAY & LESBIAN CENTER

Orange County 1605 N Spurgeon St Santa Ana, CA 92701 714 953-5428

www.thecenteroc.org

HOLY FAMILY SERVICES, ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE

840 Echo Park Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90026

213 202-3900 www.hfs.org

LA FREE CLINIC

• 5205 Melrose Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90038

323 653-1990 – appts

323 653-8622 – admin www.lafreeclinic.org

• 6043 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028

• 8405 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048

LA PUBLIC HEALTH

www.reallycheckyourself.org

OUT OF THE CLOSET THRIFT SHOPS

• 8224 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046

323 848-9760

• 3500 East Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA 90804

562 494-0340

• 1726 East Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106

626 440-1719

• 360 North Fairfax Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323 934-1956

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD

922 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90038

323 845-1800 www.angelfood.org

THE TREVOR PROJECT 9056 Santa Monica Blvd #100 West Hollywood, CA 90069 310 271-8845 www.thetrevorproject.org

VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE 6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave North Hollywood, CA 91605 818 301-6314 - HIV testing 818 301-6390 - Medical Services www.smarthealthla.com

LEGAL

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATION FUND INC. Western Regional Office 3325 Wilshire Blvd #1300 Los Angeles, CA 90010 213 382-7600 www.lambdalegal.org

NATIONAL G & L TASK FORCE 5455 Wilshire Blvd #1505 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323 954-9597 www.thetaskforce.org

LESBIANS

LESBIAN LAWYERS ASSOC OF LA PO Box 480318 Los Angeles, CA 90048 213 486-4443 www.lgla.net

POWER UP

419 North Larchmont Blvd, #283 Los Angeles, CA 90004 323 463-3154 www.power-up.net

WOMAN ON A ROLL PO Box 5112 Santa Monica, CA 90409 310 578-8888 www.womenonaroll.com

PROFESSIONAL

LOS ANGELES GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8424 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood,CA 90069 424.209.2708 www.laglcc.org

REFERRALS/ SWITCHBOARDS

LA Gay & Lesbian center

Jeff Griffith Youth Center

7051 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038 TOLL FREE: 800 773-5540

LA GAY & LESBIAN CENTER MacDonald/Wright Bldg 1625 North Schroder Los Angeles, CA 323 933-7400 www.angelfood.org

THE TREVOR PROJECT 9056 Santa Monica Blvd #100 West Hollywood, CA 90069 310 271-8845 www.thetrevorproject.org

THE VILLAGE AT ED GOULD PLAZA 1125 North McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 323 860-7328 prevention@laglc.org www.laglc.org

RELIGIOUS

ALL SAINTS PARISH 504 North Camden Dr West Hollywood, CA 90036 310 275-0123

BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM 6000 West Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 323 931-7023 www.bcc-la.org

GLORY TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CENTER

3215 East Third St Long Beach, CA 90804 562 438-7758 www.glorytabernacle.com

OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES 4101 Willow St 562 925.3533 www.open-door-ministries.org

ST. JANE FRANCES CATHOLIC CHURCH G & L OUTREACH 12930 Hamlin St North Hollywood, CA 91606 818 985-8600

WEST HOLLYWOOD CHURCH 916 North Formosa Ave West Hollywood, CA 90069 323 656-2400

PALM SPRINGS DIRECTORY

ART

Mod City Gallery

737 E Twin Palms Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92266 760 567-6852

www modcitygallery com

The Shag Store

745 N Palm Canyon Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 322-3400

www shag com

Trevor Wayne Pop Art

386 N Palm Canyon Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92262 442 268-5498

www trevorwayne com

ATTRACTIONS

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

47900 Portola Ave

Palm Desert, CA 92260 760 346-5694

www livingdesert org

Palm Springs Air Museum

745 N Gene Autry Trail

Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 778-6262

www palmspringsairmuseum org

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 Museum Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 322-4800

www psmuseum org

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

1 Tram Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262 888 515-8726

www pstramway com

BAKERY

Over the Rainbow Deserts

1775 E Palm Canyon Road, Suite 150 Palm Springs, CA 92264 760 322-2253

www romanblas com

Pastry Swan Bakery

70225 Highway 111 Suite A Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760 202-1213

www pastryswan com

CANNABIS

PSA Organica

400 E Sunny Dunes Rd

Palm Springs, CA 92264 760 778-1053

www iheartjane com

The Lighthouse Dispensary

395 N Palm Canyon Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 320-4420

www lighthousedispensary com

The Vault Dispensary and Lounge

35871 Date Palm Dr

Cathedral City, CA 92234 760 866-9660

www enjoythevault com

CASINO

Agua Caliente Casino

• 401 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 888 999-1995 www sparesortcasino com

• 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84-245 Indio Springs Dr Indio, CA 92203 760 342-5000

www fantasyspringsresort com

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 49500 Seminole Dr Cabazon, CA 92230 800 252-4499 www morongocasinoresort com

CLOTHING

GayMart

305 E Arenas Rd #6635 Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 416-6436

Revivals

• 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 760 318-6491

• 68401 Hwy 111, Cathedral City, CA 760 969-5747

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Simon Hobbs

California Financial Partners Inc California 818 637-0180

simon@calfp com

GIFTS

Destination PSP

170 North Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 354-9154 www destinationpsp com

Greetings Palm Springs

301 N Palm Canyon Dr # 102 Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 322-5049 www greetingspalmsprings com

Just Fabulous

515 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 864-1300 www bjustfabulous com

Mischief Cards & Gifts

226 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 322-8555 www mischiefcardsandgifts com

Peepa’s

120 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 318-3553 www peepasps com

HAIR SALONS

Cut Barber 1109 N Palm Canyon Dr

Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 322-2999 www cutbarber com

Daddy’s Barbershop

192 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 760 537-1311 www daddysbarbershop com

Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon 750 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3 Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-904-0434 www psfinemenssalon com

PET SUPPLIES

Bones-N-Scones

633 S Palm Canyon Dr Suite #26 Palm Springs, CA 92264 760 864-1133

Cold Nose Warm Heart

187 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 424-2006 www pspetstore com

DAVID ARCHULETA