Top 8 Things To Do This Weekend in Palm Springs – Hot Girl Summer: Lions Gate Portal Edition
- Kai Li
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 21
By Kai Li
It’s 8/8, babes — the LIONS GATE PORTAL IS WIDE OPEN.
That means: Manifestation is high. Vibes are higher. And your Instagram stories are about to be dangerously hot.
So whether you're chasing spiritual ascension, a steamy pool party, or a bottomless mimosa, Palm Springs is giving cosmic diva all weekend long. From body swaps to body rolls, here are the Top 8 Things to Do This Weekend in Palm Springs — Hot Girl Summer: Lions Gate Edition.
1. It’s Freaky Friday! See “Freakier Friday” in Theaters
Friday, August 8 | Multiple Theaters
The Lions Gate Portal opens on 8/8, and naturally the universe delivers: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are BACK in the sequel nobody expected but everybody deserves — Freakier Friday.
This time, it’s a four-way body swap: Anna has a daughter, a stepdaughter, and a lot of unresolved trauma. Chaos? Yes. Comedy? Absolutely. Cosmic alignment? Obviously.
Catch it at: Festival Theaters, Mary Pickford, Regal Rancho Mirage, or Cinemark at The River. Showtimes vary, so consult your inner oracle (or Fandango).
2. Vanity Halston’s Doll Haus Drag Spectacular
Friday, August 8 | 9–11pm
Legend. Icon. Palm Springs Queen Supreme — Vanity Halston returns to the stage at The Doll Haus for a night of high heels, high notes, and higher energy.Bring your dollars, wear your lashes, and prepare to worship. The dolls aren’t just performing, they’re transcending.
This show? Pure Lions Gate energy.
3. Splash House Week One: Maybe You’ll Get Lucky
August 8–10 | SOLD OUT
Yes, it’s sold out. No, you can’t manifest tickets through meditation (trust us, we tried).But maybe the Lions Gate Portal will bless you with a scalper who's just been dumped and wants to sell his pass.
Three hotels. Pool parties. DJs spinning house, disco, and electro. And thousands of people sweating in coordinated swimwear.Snoop around online or loiter by the Riviera lobby. You never know.
4. “I Heart Drag” Bottomless Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs
Saturday & Sunday | Lounge opens at 10:30am
Spiritual growth is important. But so is a 3-course brunch and unlimited mimosas while drag queens roast you lovingly in front of strangers.
Chef Giovanni Spataro (yes, the one with the Michelin star technique and the mysterious pasta tattoo) is bringing the flavor. You bring the attitude.
Pro tip: Wear sunscreen AND glitter.
5. Savasana Saturdays @ Drift Hotel
Saturday, August 9 | 9am
Let’s be real — you need to stretch before you strut. And this yoga class, led by goddess-in-leggings Karen Salgado, is the pregame for inner peace and a snatched waistline.
Set your intentions, ground your chakras, and tell that one toxic situationship: I release you.
Namast-AY right here and sweat.
6. The Lofts Art Walk
Saturday, August 9 | 4–7pm | 610 S. Belardo Rd
Want to do something cultural between cocktails? Hit up the Lofts Art Walk — an open studio and gallery stroll where local artists serve visual and spiritual awakenings.
Wander, sip, flirt with someone holding a wine glass like they actually know art, and maybe even buy something you’ll pretend wasn’t an impulse purchase.
7. Night Swim at Palm Springs Surf Club ft. DJ GRACYD
Saturday, August 9 | After Dark
The moon is glowing. The beat is dropping. The water is warm. The DJ’s name is GRACYD, which honestly feels important.
This isn’t just a night swim — it’s a portal to another dimension where mermaids wear chrome bikinis and Aquarians do tequila shots in the lazy river.
Come hydrated. Leave legendary.
8. Pacific Standard Time @ Boozehounds: Chef’s Table Experience
Sunday, August 10 | 7pm
End your weekend with coastal decadence at Boozehounds. It’s oysters. It’s brine. It’s bespoke cocktails and low lighting. It’s giving: mermaid mafia energy.
Hosted in collaboration with Seymour’s, this one-night-only chef’s table delivers flavor, story, and subtle flex energy.Perfect for sipping, manifesting, and soft-launching your soulmate on Instagram.
Final Word from the Cosmos:
The 8/8 Lions Gate Portal is about activation — stepping into your power, wearing mesh without fear, and saying “yes” to life (and maybe also to a random DJ from Toronto).
So go out there and make your weekend freaky, fabulous, and fully aligned.Hot Girl Summer is peaking. Let it.
Want a printable version of this list for your hotel room mirror? Just ask — I got you.
About the Author
Kai Li is a millennial writer with a passion for travel and fashion, blending her love for exploration with a sharp eye for style. She writes to inspire others to embrace both the adventure and artistry of life. Whether she’s jet-setting to new destinations or curating the latest looks, Kai brings a unique blend of creativity and wanderlust to everything she does.
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