TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010

The Making of Our Pre-Stonewall LGBT Movement Lavender Los Angeles and Roots of Equality present The Making of Our Pre-Stonewall LGBT Movement on display throughout the month of June in the City Hall lobby. The mission of this exhibit is to uncover the region’s unsung LGBT history; to connect the experiences of the past to the aspirations of the future. Special opening night reception to kick-off Pride Month June 1, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored in part by Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board.and co-sponsored Christopher Street West. West Hollywood City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 654-4552 www.weho.org/pride

Gay & Lesbian Play Reading Festival Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights presents an evening of new gay and lesbian short plays: The Lesbian in the Tool Shed by Dan Berkowitz; The Happy Wanderer by Nancy Beverly; My Best Friend’s Girl by Mary F. Casey; Child Support by Joe Godfrey; Opening Closure by Thomas J. Misuraca; and Gayby’s Playdate by Jan O’Connor. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 957-4752 www.laplaywrights.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010

Gay & Lesbian Play Reading Festival Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights presents an evening of new a gay and lesbian full- length play entitled Image and Likeness by Rom Watson. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood

7:30 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 957-4752 www.laplaywrights.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010

Trans-Unity Pride A multi-cultural, substance free celebration of the Southern California regional transgender community and those who love and care for them. Sponsored in part by the Transgender Advisory Board. June 3 – June 6, 2010, Noon to Midnight The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Transcending Boundaries - A Group Exhibition A reception and exhibition of transgendered artists and artists who explore transgenderism through their work. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 7 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010

Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams Classical Theatre Lab presents this American classic by Tennessee Williams that centers on a motley group of people gathered in a seedy coastal bar in Southern California. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood through Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission. June 4 - 12, 2010 Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park Friday 7 p.m./Saturday 2 p.m. & 7 p.m./Sunday 3 p.m. 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood Admission $20 For tickets and information, please phone (323) 960-5691or (800) 838-8006 www.brownpapertickets.com classicaltheatrelab.org

Night at the Plaza Trans-Unity and Trans/Giving presents a celebratory party with live performances.

The Plaza Night Club, 739 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 10 p.m. Admission: $5 For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Think Inside the Box One Archives Gallery and Museum presents Think Inside the Box. Self described “Austrian-Jewish-Lesbian artist with Italian overtones,” Dwora Fried creates provocative works which examine the constructs of the personal and the subconscious while using memory and imagination to transport the viewer in dreamscapes and collage. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. June 4 – 20, 2010 Friday 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ONE Archives Gallery and Museum, 626 N. Robertson, West Hollywood Admission: Free For more information, call (213) 741-0094 www.onearchives.org

The Women of Brewster Place: The Musical Celebration Theatre presents a musical adaptation of Gloria Naylor's novel, The Women of Brewster Place, that explores the lives of seven women living in an urban housing project in the early 1970s via gospel, soul, R&B and old school funk music June 1, 2010 through June 27, 2010 Tuesday - Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles Admission: $30 For more information, call (323) 957-1884 www.celebrationtheatre.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010

Hepburn Sings and Booze, Boys & Bitches MACHA Theatre & Films present an evening of unique cabaret style solo performances by Kevin Dulude aned Lana Harper. Produced and directed by Odalys Nanin. June 5 – 18, 2010 Thursday - Saturday 8 & 9:30 p.m. Sundays 7 & 8:30 p.m. Macha Theater, 1107 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood Admission: $20 For more information, call (323) 314-6332 [email protected]

Trans-Unity Workshops Trans-Unity presents a series of workshops aimed at empowering the Transgender Community. The event will also feature entertainment, music, vendors and food. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 12 – 5 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Siren Awards Trans-Unity's annual Sieren Awards honors individuals dedicated to the transgender community and transgender equality. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 7 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Dance - Palooza Trans-Unity presents an evening of music, mingling and dance! The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 9 p.m. - Midnight Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010

Transgender Rally and Pride March Trans-Unity invites the LGBT community to join them at a rally followed by a march from the Plummer Park Community Center to the The Villlage. The event, which will feature a host of guest speakers and advocates, aims to empower the Transgender community while raising visibility and awareness about issues affecting the Transgender community. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Transgender Advisory Board Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 10 a.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Transgender Brunch The City of West Hollywood Transgender Advisory Board invites the LGBT community to join them at a complementary brunch following the Transgender Rally and Pride March from Plummer Park Community Center to The Village. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 12 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

Trans Shorts Trans-Unity and Trans-Giving present a matinee screening of selected transgender short films. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 860-7394 www.transunity.webs.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010

Tennessee Williams Symposium Classical Theatre Lab presents a look at Tennessee Williams' times and experiences in Hollywood/West Hollywood. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 7 p.m. Admission: Free/Reservations recommended For more information, call (323) 960-5691 www.classicaltheatrelab.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

LOVE: A Benefit For The Van Ness Recovery House Sobar presents Love: A Benefit for the Van Ness Recovery House hosted by ANT “U.S. of ANT”, “” with performances by New York City’s Our Lady J and “The Train to Kill Gospel Choir; Christina Simos; Rhea Litre; Unrestricted Element; Lisa Liu; the Silk Sisters; Jesse Sarr and introducing Rocky Kuner. Fairfax Auditorium, 7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles Reception: 7:30 p.m. Show: 8:30 p.m. Admission: $20 Tickets Available at My 12 Step Store, 8730-B Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood (310) 623-1702

and at The Yogurt Shop 8803 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood (310) 652-6830 www.sobarweho.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010

Dyke March The Dyke March serves as a platform to raise awareness about issues affecting the lesiban community in Los Angeles/West Hollywood and a means to bring lesbian women together for the common good of the community. Sponsored by the Lesbian Visibility Committee and Christopher Street West. Starts at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood 7 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 848-6510 www.weho.org/pride

Out There The Los Angeles Art Association at Gallery 825 presents an exhibition of original art works by various artists commemorating West Hollywood's 25th Anniversary and its 25 year commitment to the LGBT community. Opening reception Friday, June 11, 2010 with a public reception Sunday, June 13, 2010 following the LA Pride Parade. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission. Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 10a.m.-5p.m. Tuesday – Saturday through June 17, 2010 Admission: Free For more information, call (310) 652-8272 www.laaa.org

JUNE 12, 2010 & JUNE 13 , 2010

40th Annual LA Pride Festival “PRIDE 365: Power. Passion. Purpose.” is the theme of this year's Pride Festival, produced by Christopher Street West and sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood. The LA PRIDE Festival offers an opportunity for all who gather and be celebrated, entertained, educated and encouraged in finding new ways of generating Pride values for greater equality and social acceptance. West Hollwood Park, (San Vicente Blvd b/w Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue) West Hollywood

Saturday 12 - 11 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Admission: $20 per day / $15 per day with advance purchase from lapride.org For more information, call www.lapride.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010

40th Annual LA Pride Parade th Christopher Street West 40 Annual Pride Festival and Parade & Silent Celebration* The Parade steps-off at Crescent Heights and extends past the Grand Bandstand viewing area at the Veterans Triangle on Holloway to its final completion at Robertson Boulevard. As part of the parade, there will be a Silent Celebration at exactly 12 noon, where for one full minute, all are invited to quietly remember those who are no longer with us, to honor those who cannot be with us today and celebrate those who are oppressed and continue fighting for Pride and the freedom we will achieve. For more information, please call 323/969-8302. TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing at 323/848-6496. Parade television coverage will be replayed all day Sunday. Parade coverage also available on the City's website at www.weho.org/tv. 11 a.m. Admission: Free For more information, call www.lapride.org

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010

Human Rights Speakers Series International LGBT Rights: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Phill Wilson, President and CEO, The Black AIDS Institute David Cruz, Professor of Law, University of Southern California Gould School of Law Julie Dorf, Senior Advisor, Council for Global Equality Paula Ettelbrick, Executive Director, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission John Heilman, Mayor, City of West Hollywood 7PM to 9PM Pacific Design Center SilverScreen Theatre (8687 Melrose Ave.) Followed by a "Call to Action" reception. Admission: FREE Parking: $7 at the Pacific Design Center or Street Parking Please RSVP to 323-848-6460 or to [email protected].

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010

Skinny Dipping

Celebratation Theatre presents a monthly gay & lesbian comedy night that will make you laugh and think at the same time. Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 8 p.m. Admission: $10 (suggested donation) For more information, call (323) 957-1884 celebrationtheatre.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010

L'Amour Gay Mens Chorus of Los Angeles will transform The Avalon in Hollywood into a temple, where they will pay homage to the unique style of Baz Luhrmann featuring his famous Red Curtain Trilogy (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet and Strictly Ballroom) will fill this exquisite Spanish Revival masterpiece. June 19 & 20, 2010 Avalon Hollywood, 1735 N. Vine Street, Hollywood Saturday 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Admission: $15 - $49 For more information, call (866) 811-4111 www.gmcla.org

Pride and Poetry The City of West Hollywood Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board presents an afternoon poetry recital of original poetry by local gay and gay friendly poets. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Kings Road Park, 1000 Kings Road, West Hollywood 4 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 878-2793 weho.org/pride

SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010

Tea and Bitchiness with Robert Patrick The City of West Hollywood Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission presents a discussion and tea! with pioneer gay playwright Robert Patrick. Kings Road Park, 1000 Kings Road, West Hollywood 5 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 848-6460 weho.org/pride

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010

Dear Harvey The Beat Project presents excerpts of a new play about the Life of Harvey Milk and followed by a post panel discussion. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 848-6460 weho.org/pride

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010

Special Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board Meeting The City of West Hollywood Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board invites the community to join in celebrating a history of Pride in West Hollywood with Christopher Street West and the City of West Hollywood. Plummer Park (Community Rooms 5 & 6) 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood 7 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (323) 848-6471 weho.org/pride

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

GAYLARIOUS! An evening of gay and lesbian comedy featuring some of the funniest standup comedians including The Gay Mafia, Karen Ripley and Andre Kelley. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood by Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the and the Transgender Advisory Board. Renberg Theatre at The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free/Reservations recommended For more information, call (323) 848-6471 weho.org/pride

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010

Hollywood Master Chorale: “Voices Together – Worlds Apart” Celebrating Movie Musicals Created in West Hollywood

In celebration of the City of West Hollywood’s 25th Anniversary as “The Creative City”. Hear works that were specifically chosen because they reflect one of the City’s Core Values – Full Equality in Everyday Live, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor, Jeffrey Bernstein. Cost $15 per person. For more information, please call 323/960-4349 or email [email protected] or visit www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing at 323/848- 6496. Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, Fiesta Hall 7 p.m. hollywoodmasterchorale.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010

Summer Sounds The City of West Hollywood presents a free concert featuring Esperanto – contemporary, jazz and world music performed on electric string instruments. Chairs will be set up under the shade, and you can also bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. For more information, please call 323/848-6883. TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing at 323/848-6496. Kings Road Park 1000 N. Kings Road 4 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

Two Spirits Out West (The Autry National Center Museum of the West) presents a documentary that tells a nuanced story of what it means to be poor, transgendered, and Navajo. The film examines the lives of Fred Martinez, his friends and family and those in the larger community who were most affected by his murder. Directed by Lydia Nibley and produced by Say Yes Quickly. Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board. Renberg Theatre at The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, West Hollywood 7 p.m. Admission: Free/Reservations recommended RSVP [email protected]. For more information, call (323) 848-6354 weho.org/pride

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010

Future of Queer Publishing With the process of publishing and marketing one's book completely on its head as book commerce moves inexorably online, come join a discussion among writers and publishing industry professionals to discuss the future of publishing as it effects

LGBT writers and readers. Panelists: Terry Wolverton, author, teacher and founder of the Future of Publishing Think Tank; Nick Nolan, author and elf-publishing expert; Bronwyn Mauldin, writer, teacher expert in social networking and technology; Steve Soucy, publisher of Modernist Press in Los Angeles. Moderated by Tony Valenzuela, Lambda Literary Foundation Executive Director Sponsored in part by the City of West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board. Plummer Park (Community Rooms 5 & 6) 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free For more information, call (213) 568-3570 lambdaliterary.org