March and April
Events

The editorial staff at OutTraveler.com takes your travel needs very seriously. We continually scour the globe on the lookout for gay, gay-friendly, or queer (in both senses of the word!) events to put on your gay agenda.

This month, LGBT skiers and boarders take to the slopes of Mammoth Lakes ; sunny Palm Springs is the site of the mother of all parties, Mardi Gras ; and boys bound up the gangplank and head for the Mexican Riviera.

PICK OF THE MONTH The Dinah 2009 April 1-5, 2009 Palm Springs, Calif. Even more securely cemented in the lesbian calendar since its appearance in The L Word , The Dinah is set to be the scene of thousands of scantily attired stunners going wild at events from dance parties to comedy nights to pool parties. Some of the stars on the bill include Uh Huh Her, Lady Gaga, the Indigo Girls, Margaret Cho, and Katy Perry. [ Lesbian ]

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Elevation: Mammoth Gay Ski Week March 18-22, 2009 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. The seventh annual Elevation , a more snowboard-focused week, is the new kid on the gay ski week slopes, but it is rapidly growing in popularity. The motto of "zero attitude" appeals to a young crowd that drives in from Los Angeles and San Diego. This year attendance is expected to top 2,000. Elevation predominantly attracts boarding boys, but a few girls join in the fun, too. Daily apres-ski sessions bring out the boarders to various cool town bars and restaurants. Don't miss the exhilarating nighttime gondola ride up the mountain from the main lodge to the Party at 10,000 Feet. [ LGBT ]

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Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star April 18-25, 2009 Los Angeles to Los Angeles The quintessential RSVP Mexican Riviera Cruise is back. Setting sail from Los Angeles, RSVP's first sailing aboard the spectacular Norwegian Star offers a winning combination of great ports (Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta), dining options, and entertainment. Opt to go deep-sea fishing in Mazatlan, power shopping in Cabo San Lucas, and experience the charms of Puerto Vallarta. [ Mostly gay men ]