Art Gallery · Palm Springs

Tgif Art Fair

Name: Tgif Art Fair
Start: 2026-10-16T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Tool Shed

Tool Shed

600 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM

Friday, October 16, 2026

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An evening of art and community on the patio at Tool Shed. Browse local artists and creators while enjoying the desert air and good company in this casual, welcoming gathering.

Visual Art & Painting

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Leather

Bike Night

Friday, October 9th, 2026

7:00 PM

Hosted by Satyrs M/C, this is the leather and motorcycle community's regular gathering at Tool Shed — where riders and enthusiasts come together for an authentic night of camaraderie, cold drinks, and the kind of crowd that gets it. A weekly fixture for men who live the lifestyle.

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On The Prowl

Friday, October 9th, 2026

8:00 PM

Friday night at Tool Shed with DJ Taj spinning—the kind of evening that brings the Leather and Levi crowd together for dancing, cruising, and the raw, authentic vibe this place does better than anywhere else in the desert. Expect a packed dance floor and the men who know how to fill it.

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0 69 Bingo

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

12:00 PM

Saturday afternoon bingo hosted by Larry Atello at Tool Shed, the desert's legendary leather and levi bar. It's the kind of low-key, reliably fun gathering that keeps regulars coming back — good games, community vibes, and the kind of crowd that actually knows how to have a good time.

Leather

Singlet Saturday

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

8:00 PM

Singlet Saturday at Tool Shed brings the leather and Levi crowd together for a night of dancing and cruising with DJ Brad spinning the beats. It's the kind of Saturday night where the vibe is raw, the crowd knows what it wants, and the music keeps it going.

Sunday Beer Bust

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

2:00 PM

The desert's most reliable Sunday afternoon — cheap drinks all day, a packed room of regulars and newcomers, and DJ Mixie keeping things moving from 2PM to 8PM. This is what a proper beer bust should be: unpretentious, welcoming, and genuinely fun.

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Pumpkin Carving

Monday, October 12th, 2026

6:00 PM

Get your hands messy and your creative on at Tool Shed's seasonal pumpkin carving night. Hosted by Mr Tool Shed, it's the kind of low-key community gathering that reminds you why this bar feels like home — good people, a little friendly competition, and jack-o'-lanterns that'll actually make you laugh.

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