Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs This Weekend

By Indi LaRoux

Palm Springs this weekend is giving main character energy. The group chat is popping off, your suitcase is half-packed (even if you’re local), and the desert said, “Let’s party, babes.” From sweaty dance floors to drag queens literally defying gravity, here’s your SQUAD-approved rundown of where to be and why you absolutely cannot stay in.

1. DJ Femme A Takes Over Hunter’s Nightclub

Friday, February 6, 2026 | 9pm–2am | Arenas District

Friday night, we’re starting feral. DJ Femme A is pulling up to Hunter’s Nightclub and it’s one of those nights where you swear you’ll leave by midnight and suddenly it’s 1:47am and you’ve lost your voice, your lip gloss, and your dignity (worth it). Expect wall-to-wall bops, hot strangers, and the kind of dancing that burns off last night’s brunch. Come loud. Come cute. Hydrate later.

2. Cine de Orgullo: LGBTQ+ Mini Film Fest

Saturday, February 7 | 1pm–7pm | Coachella Library

After Friday’s chaos, Saturday afternoon is for culture. Cine de Orgullo is serving queer stories, big feelings, and indie film magic at the Coachella Library. It’s cozy, meaningful, and the perfect excuse to wear an outfit that says “I’m deep but still hot.” Grab a seat, support queer filmmakers, and maybe cry a little (it’s healing).

3. After Dark at Hotel Zoso

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10pm–2am | 150 N Indian Canyon, Suite B

You rested. You reflected. Now it’s time to go out again. After Dark at Hotel Zoso is where the night gets spicy. Think moody lighting, DJ beats, cocktails hitting just right, and that mysterious energy where everyone looks expensive. This is the stop where selfies turn into stories and stories turn into “we’ll talk about it later.”

4. Dragchella + The Bitchiest Brunch at Oscar’s

Friday–Sunday | Oscar’s Palm Springs

This is not just drag. This is Palm Springs history.

Start your weekend with Dragchella on Friday night, hosted by the iconic Vivienne Vida (doors at 9pm, show at 10pm, dance party after—yes, you’re staying). Then roll straight into The Bitchiest Brunch Saturday and Sunday. Doors at 10am, show at 11am, attitude included.

This is the longest-running drag brunch in Palm Springs—the one where queens bungee jump from the rafters, read you lovingly, and remind you who you are. If you don’t leave tipsy, hoarse, and spiritually reborn, did you even go? RSVP + details: @Oscars_palmsprings

5. The Big Game Potluck Watch Party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 3pm | One Eleven Bar, Cathedral City

End the weekend the right way: stretchy pants, snacks on snacks, and yelling at a TV with people you just met but now trust with your life. One Eleven Bar is hosting a Big Game potluck watch party, and the vibes are communal, cozy, and slightly competitive. Bring a dish, bring a drink, bring your hot takes. This is your recovery era.

Final Verdict

Palm Springs said “no rest for the pretty.” Whether you’re here for the dancing, the drag, the films, or the snacks (valid), this weekend is stacked. Text the group chat. Pick your outfit.

And remember: what happens in Palm Springs… ends up on Instagram anyway.

About the Author

Born and bronzed under the Palm Springs sun, Indi LaRoux is the desert’s ultimate vibe curator and Squad’s go-to events writer. A Gen Z nepo baby with a flair for vintage glam and chaotic good energy, she’s been skipping red carpets in favor of underground DJ sets since high school. Whether it’s a poolside art pop-up or a moonlit cactus rave, Indie’s got the guest list—and the gossip—before anyone else.