Gaym Show Night

Tool Shed's weekly bingo night has earned its stripes — two-time Best Bingo winner for good reason. Tuesday evenings at 6pm bring the regulars and newcomers alike for a night that's equal parts game and gathering, with the kind of crowd that actually knows how to have fun. It's become the kind of reliable midweek tradition that keeps people coming back.

Pillow Party

9:00 PM

Prison Joe brings the heat to Tool Shed's Tuesday night lineup — expect a show that's equal parts entertaining and provocative. This is the kind of event that keeps regulars coming back and gives newcomers a reason to show up midweek.

Mr. Tool Shed Leather

10:00 AM

Palm Springs' premier leather competition celebrates the men who embody the community's spirit. This annual pageant crowns Mr. Tool Shed Leather and recognizes the finest in leather culture, style, and authenticity. Applications open early fall — if you're ready to represent, submit yours by September 7th.

Underwear Night

Friday, September 4th, 2026

8:00 PM

Tool Shed's signature underwear contest brings out the leather and levi crowd for a night of competitive exhibitionism and pure dive bar energy. Strut your stuff, scope the scene, and soak in the raw, unapologetic atmosphere that's made this event a Thursday night institution in Palm Springs.

On The Prowl

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 good company. Raw, authentic, no pretense.

Mr. Tool Shed Leather

Saturday, September 5th, 2026

10:00 AM

The leather community's biggest competition of the year. This is the call for contestants — if you've got what it takes, applications close September 7th. The pageant itself happens later in the season, but this is where it all starts.

More LGBTQ+ Events in Palm Springs

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Tuesday Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Every Tuesday night at 6pm, Sean Boyles hosts the kind of karaoke that actually works — a room full of regulars who know how to have a good time, no judgment, just people singing their hearts out. Free entry means there's zero reason not to show up and claim your song.

Karaoke Party

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

8:00 PM

Grab the mic at Hunters Palm Springs every Tuesday night for a no-cover karaoke party hosted by DJ Michael Malfavon. From 8pm to midnight, sing your heart out on the famous stage to a crowd that actually cheers you on, with strong drinks and a welcoming, community-driven vibe. Occasional live band nights mix things up throughout the year — come for the karaoke, stay because you found your people.

Drag Me 2 Bingo!

Gunhild Carling Live in Concert (Encore Performance)

Wednesday nights belong to Rusty Waters and Alexa Steals, who host this weekly drag bingo mashup at Hunters Palm Springs. Expect actual bingo games, actual prizes, sharp hosted banter, and a room full of people having a genuinely great time. Whether you've played bingo a hundred times or never touched a card, it's low-pressure fun that keeps people coming back every week.

Sweden's Queen of Swing, Jazz, and Vaudeville returns to Oscar's for an unforgettable evening. Gunhild Carling is a multi-instrumentalist and high-energy performer who plays over a dozen instruments—trumpet, trombone, bagpipes, harp, recorder—often switching between them mid-song while tap dancing and singing. This is the kind of show that reminds you why live entertainment matters.

Keisha D Live

Your Femmea Fatale Has Arrived

7:00 PM

Keisha D brings her soulful voice and classic repertoire to The Roost Lounge for an evening of live music that's become a Coachella Valley tradition. A local favorite known for sharing her talents generously with the community, she's the kind of performer who fills a room with warmth. Seating starts at 6pm, show at 7pm. $22.