Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs

Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs We are a casual bar and special events venue with a courtyard and showroom in the heart of Palm Springs. WE ARE A CASHLESS BUSINESS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025.
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PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES AND GRATUITIES ARE CREDIT CARD, TAP (OR DEBIT CARD WITH VISA/MC LOGO) ONLY. When you walk toward the mountains in downtown Palm Springs, you’ll start to hear laughter and music. The merriment grows the closer you get until you find yourself standing on the patio of Oscar’s. The laughter is from lively locals and out-of-town visitors while the music is coming from the performe

rs we’re hosting that night. Inside, you’ll find that our menu is full of delectable dishes covering a wide range of styles. And our happy hour is a great way to enjoy the beautiful weather while you make new friends. We’re part Cabaret, part discotheque, and part California bistro, but because each visit is unique, Oscar’s is just something you’ll have to experience for yourself.

Roberto Villa
06/11/2026

Roberto Villa

Pop Up!TonightSTAND UP COMEDY7PM DOORS8PM SHOW
05/07/2026

Pop Up!
Tonight
STAND UP COMEDY
7PM DOORS
8PM SHOW

05/01/2026

It might not be your typical night out, but it’s the one you won’t forget.
Join us at Oscar’s on May 20 for a unique showcase of seasoned performers who have overcome the unthinkable. They’re uniting from all over the country to share their strength, their talent, and their stories. Come support something real and witness resilience in motion. Terry Kofi Ray
Hosted by Lawanda Jackson
Tickets: https://oscarspalmsprings.com/etn/unstoppable-a-drag-spectacle/

TOMMY- TONIGHT on the keys at 6PM!and we are celebrating Dee Calmett's birthday! See you there!
01/30/2026

TOMMY- TONIGHT on the keys at 6PM!
and we are celebrating Dee Calmett's birthday! See you there!

Tonight, Thursday Jan 29, iin our atrium Piano Bar, bartender Sunny with Joe on the piano begins at 6pm. Come on by.
01/29/2026

Tonight, Thursday Jan 29, iin our atrium Piano Bar, bartender Sunny with Joe on the piano begins at 6pm. Come on by.

11/09/2025

Tony and the Kiki made their west coast debut last night and Oscar's could not be happier that we were the reason for their season!!!

They absolutely crushed it!

Just a lil bit of Blac Chyna ... what a night, she loved the city and the experience, thank you all for the love
11/08/2025

Just a lil bit of Blac Chyna ... what a night, she loved the city and the experience, thank you all for the love

11/05/2025

Melinda Tremaglio, a Major Donor to the Archives Dies

Born on March 23, 1942 in Wallingford, Connecticut, Melinda Tremaglio died on October 18, 2025, here in Palm Springs. A prolific organizer, TV producer, and women’s activist; more than 25 boxes of her work and life were donated to the Archives in 2023 that are continuing to be cataloged and digitized.

Sent to Catholic school—a place she disliked for its rules and dresses—Melinda left home immediately after graduation and joined the Army, determined to serve her country. A warrior at heart, she dreamed of a military career, but in 1961 she was discharged for being gay.

A lifelong activist, Melinda championed women’s rights and always stood up for the underdog. In the 1980s, she produced over 100 episodes of Lifestyle Update, a weekly gay entertainment show, and was named West Hollywood’s “Woman of the Year” in 1985. She helped campaign for the city’s incorporation and its first le***an mayor, earning numerous commendations for community service—from promoting animal welfare to documenting the 1987 March on Washington.

After moving to Palm Springs in 2001, Melinda continued her devotion to service. She served as President of the local NOW chapter, First Vice Commander of AMVETS Post 66, Vice President of Well in the Desert, and held leadership roles in Pride and other civic organizations. Her awards for activism, human rights, and community engagement were countless.

A natural producer, Melinda created West Hollywood’s Halloween celebration and Palm Springs’ “Halloween on Arenas” and “Springfest” Easter Bonnet Contest—events that still thrive today. She loved to spark new ideas, set them in motion, and then step aside for others to carry on.

Melinda was known as both fierce and gracious—a fighter for justice with a soft heart. She could be blunt, but never insincere; what you saw was what you got. Though she had no children of her own, she lovingly co-parented Chelsea Lee and Forest Keenan and cherished her grandchild, Alyssa Taylor. Her spirit endures in the community she built and the causes she advanced.

A Memorial Service is planned for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 6 pm at The LGBTQ+ Community Center of the Desert.

Address

125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 108
Palm Springs, CA
92262

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 1am
Saturday 10am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 1am
Sunday 9am - 3pm
4pm - 8pm

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