Spend a Saturday evening with vocalist Gennine Francis Jackson at The Roost Lounge — an intimate night of live singing where you can settle in with a cocktail, listen, and sing along if the mood strikes. Seating opens at 5:30pm, show starts at 6pm. Just $10 to get in.

Ethyl's Place Bingo - 10/11

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

12:00 PM

Join in the fun for ETHYL'S PLACE CHARITY BINGO at The Roost Lounge benefitting a different local charity each month + THE ROOST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

Karaoke

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

6:00 PM

Every Tuesday night at The Roost Lounge, Sean Boyles hosts a free, laid-back karaoke night for anyone who wants to sing, cheer, or just soak up the community vibe. No judgment, no pressure — just a welcoming crowd, a deep song list, and the kind of low-key fun that keeps Cathedral City's queer scene coming back week after week. Grab a cocktail, claim your song, and join your chosen family at the mic starting at 6pm.

Live Music

Marisa Corvo

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

Marisa Corvo brings her voice to The Roost — a singer who's been through it all, from Juilliard prodigy to American Idol and The Voice, and most importantly, a lesbian who came out at 21 and found her way back to music on her own terms. Expect a night of live singing from someone with real range, real story, and real talent. Seating at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. $20.

Entertainment

Sherie Rae Parker

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

7:00 PM

A Las Vegas showroom headliner brings her soulful voice and commanding stage presence to The Roost for an evening of classic rock, pop, soul, and a little Bette Midler thrown in for good measure. Sherie's performed everywhere from Berlin to London to Norway—expect the kind of versatile, polished entertainment that comes from years headlining production shows. Seating at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. $10.

Intimate Setting

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6:00 PM

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