Palm Springs Event Connects LGBTQ+ Community

Annual Info-A-Go-Go fair brings together local organizations to provide resources and foster connections.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go event in Palm Springs, bringing together over 50 local organizations to offer resources, support, and opportunities for connection within the LGBTQ+ community. Organizers say the event is especially important right now, as national rhetoric and ongoing social tensions have left many people searching for safe and welcoming spaces.

Why it matters

The event aims to reduce isolation and help LGBTQ+ individuals find a sense of community, which is crucial at a time when many are feeling uncertain or disconnected. By connecting people with volunteer opportunities, social clubs, advocacy groups, and support services, Info-A-Go-Go reflects the center's ongoing mission to build community and ensure people do not feel alone.

The details

Info-A-Go-Go serves as a one-stop information fair, with LGBTQ+-focused organizations as well as allied groups providing resources on immigration, health services, youth support, and community activities. Organizers say these partnerships help ensure people know where to find trusted support. The event drew an estimated 500 attendees, many of whom learned about resources they were not previously aware of.

  • The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go event on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

A community organization that hosted the Info-A-Go-Go event to connect LGBTQ+ individuals with resources and support services.

Lex Ortega

The chief programs officer at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, who spoke about the importance of the event in building community and reducing isolation.

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What they’re saying

“It is easy for people to feel isolated or fearful right now and that events like Info-A-Go-Go help remind the community that staying connected builds strength.”

— Lex Ortega, Chief Programs Officer, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

What’s next

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert expects the Info-A-Go-Go event to return next year, continuing its mission to build community and ensure LGBTQ+ individuals do not feel alone.

The takeaway

In a time of social tensions and uncertainty, the Info-A-Go-Go event in Palm Springs demonstrates the importance of fostering connections and providing trusted resources within the LGBTQ+ community. By bringing together local organizations and offering a space for people to find support and belonging, the event helps combat isolation and strengthen the community's resilience.