The Desert Hot List: 5 Things You Can’t Miss This Weekend in Palm Springs The Group Chat Edition
- The Desert Divas
- Jul 31
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 1
Group Chat: The Desert Divas Road Trip Cast of Characters:
LINDA – self-proclaimed “cool grandma,” still wears heels to brunch
CAROL – the wild one, never says no to a cocktail or a dance floor
DEB – wellness girlie, all about crystals and green juice
NANCY – organized, Type A, has a spreadsheet and a fanny pack for everything
Thursday, July 31 – 8:43 AM
LINDA: Ladies… it’s time. Desert. Roadtrip. Sunscreen. Cocktails. Let’s gooooo
CAROL: YES!! I’ve been ready since we got home from Santa Fe in May. Are we still doing Palm Springs this weekend??
NANCY: Absolutely. I already blocked off the schedule and made a shared Google Doc. Itinerary pending approval.
DEB: Love it. I checked the stars — Venus is in Leo so it’s the perfect time for a glam getaway and reconnecting with our inner queens
Thursday Night: Tarot at The Ace
DEB: Kicking it off with Tarot Night at the Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel. I need clarity. Like… where did I leave my sanity after 2020?
LINDA: Do they take AARP or just vibes?
CAROL: As long as the reader sees romance in my cards and not arthritis, I’m in.
The Amigo Room is located in The ACE Hotel 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Friday Night August 1, 2025: Lip’s, Look’s & Lashes at
Toucans Tiki Lounge
& Cabaret
NANCY: Next up: Toucans Drag Show Friday night. RSVPs needed, so don’t snooze!
LINDA: Ohhh honey, I haven’t seen this much glitter since Studio 54.
CAROL: I want to be pulled onstage. I’m manifesting a boa and a shot of tequila.
DEB: Drag = divine feminine in 5-inch heels. It’s church for the soul.
Saturday August 2, 2025: Salsa y Rutina + Peruvian Food
CAROL: Saturday is giving: LATIN. ENERGY. Salsa y Rutina all day. Coffee in the morning, Peruvian food at 9AM, and we’re dancing till 1am. Who’s got the Advil?
LINDA: My hips don’t lie… but they do creak. Count me in.
Mi Cultura is located at 44795 San Pablo Ave. Palm Desert, CA.
Saturday Afternoon August 2, 2025: Solar Sessions Pool Party
NANCY: Also Saturday — Solar Sessions at The Royal Sun. 12-6pm. Music, pool, cocktails. That’s our mid-day reset before salsa time.
DEB: Sun therapy + sound healing = poolside perfection. I’ll pack my caftan.
Saturday/Sunday August 2 & 3, 2025: Biitchfest Drag Brunch at Oscar’s
LINDA: And don’t forget Biitchfest Brunch at Oscar’s. Two shows on Sunday but let’s go Saturday too. We earned it. Bottomless mimosas and the baddest brunch in the desert.
CAROL: I’ll bring my feathered fan and my sass.
NANCY: Already RSVP’d. Doors open at 10am. We sit FRONT ROW.
Sunday, 11:11 PM – Group Chat Silence...
DEB: I think we just planned the greatest girls’ trip of all time.
CAROL: My liver is scared but my soul is ready.
LINDA: Palm Springs, prepare for The Desert Divas.
NANCY: 5 events. 3 days. 4 queens. 1 unforgettable weekend.
Boomer Tip: Don’t forget to hydrate, take your magnesium, and say yes to the mimosa. See you in the desert, darlings.
About the Authors :
The Desert Divas
The Desert Divas are four lifelong besties who’ve turned girls’ trips into an art form. From road-tripping in matching visors to hunting down the best drag brunches and poolside playlists, they believe in strong cocktails, stretchy pants, and living their best life one glitter-filled weekend at a time.
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