by Greg Archer
Greater Palm Springs is a place like no other when it comes to Drag. You can almost always see hair, heels, and drag shows can be enjoyed by everyone looking to have a great time. These are inclusive spaces where our community can come together. Take note of the following standouts:
The area’s brunches are worthy of an Instagram post — or three — here. Oscar’s stands out for so many reasons. It’s a downtown institution, but on the performance front, you get two, not one, brunch show days to choose from. Sunday’s classic morning drag brunch features some of the most outrageous performers to grab a microphone. Bottomless mimosas are par for the course here, too, but take note of the level of detail each performer takes — from the stellar clothes adorning their bodies to the sheer ferocity of their exceptional talent. The other brunch option — in case you want to make an entire weekend out of sheer unbridled fun — is Saturday’s brunch show. Enjoy brunch inside Oscar’s lovely showroom while the champagne is poured from shirtless men, with more performances to follow. Come back in the evening for Sunday T-Dance where you'll hear sounds of disco dance era.
Information: 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #108, Palm Springs, 760-325-1188
During the day, Chill Bar hosts Not Your Grandma’s Bingo every Saturday from noon to 2 pm. Enjoy cocktails or bottomless mimosas and fabulous brunch choices while the queens turn it out. Be sure to check out Amazing Sundays from 12:30-2 p.m. the following day. Better yet: the overall vibe at Chill Bar — roomy, colorful, low-key, welcoming — makes the outing even more sizzling.
Information: 217 E Arenas Road, Palm Springs, 760-327-1079
PS Air Bar has first-class service and Naughty Stewardesses with its Saturday Night Flight from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Then on Sunday, the Mile High Boozy Brunch at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. features a prix fixe meal, complimentary champagne, and diva-licous entertainment.
Information: 611 S Palm Canyon Drive Suite 22, Palm Springs, 760-327-7701
Every Sunday at One Eleven Bar in Cathedral City, experience a new drag brunch show with a rotating cast of stunning performers! See a variety of shows from iconic Sunday Drag Brunch to Disco Divas Drag Brunch.
Information: 67555 E Palm Canyon Drive Suite A-103, Cathedral City, 760-537-3111
Every Wednesday at Hunters; grab some food and cocktails from 6-8 p.m. for Drag Me to Bingo, then at 8:30 p.m., Rusty Waters continues the party with Spotlight.
Information: 302 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, 760-323-0700
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge features weekly drag shows. On Mondays, they feature Latin Fever a Latin Drag Review. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights feature PlayHouse with Tia Wanna, Jazmyn “the People’s Queen” Simone, and Kickxy Vixen. Every Sunday, experience the Iconique! drag show. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance.
Information: 2100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, 760-416-7584
Monday Bingo with Bella da Ball at 7 p.m. in King’s Highway Restaurant and Monday Trivia with Bella da Ball at 9 p.m. in the Amigo Room.
Information: 701 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-325-9900
The Roost is now home to Bingo at Ethyl’s Place on the 2nd Sunday of each month with the ever-gorgeous Ethylina Canne.
Information: 68718 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-507-8495