TONIGHT: February 7 only -- RUN--Do Not Walk--RUN to...

 

FINAL PERFORMANCE TONIGHT

“STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS.” This is a series of plays performed at the Largo at the Coronet at 8PM every Monday until Feb. 7th. The proceeds from “Standing on Ceremony” go to BENEFIT MARRIAGE EQUALITY, and it features some of the best playwrights of our time, including JORDAN HARRISON, JEFFREY HATCHER, MOISÉS KAUFMAN, NEIL LaBUTE, WENDY McLEOD, KATHY NAJIMY, JOSÉ RIVERA, PAUL RUDNICK AND DOUG WRIGHT. Tickets can be purchased at standingonceremony.net

 

THE VILLAGE VARIETY PACK With Your Hosts Dennis Hensley and Michael Anthony
NEXT SHOW: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CAST FOR FEBRUARY 7! Singer/Songwriter Ace Louis Comic Penelope Lombard Actress Jackie Clarke Singer Matt Zarley Actor/Comedian Drew Droege Interview Paul V. (founder: Born That Way blog) Opera Singer Marie Morris Singer/Songwriter Nadeya Ward Resident Singer Charles Romaine And The LGBTQ Comedy Crew! With your hosts, Dennis Hensley &  Michael Anthony "Where does one go for variety-type entertainment on a Monday night? Thank the gays for bringing us The Village Variety Pack!" ~LA Weekly		Dive into a delicious mix of stand-up and sketch comedy, music, interviews, videos and surprise guests at our old-fashioned variety show where anything can happen! Our community's hottest young musicians, comedians, performance artists and talents take to the stage to do what they do best. "Supporting the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has never been so easy - or so fun!"  ~Frontiers
THE RENBERG THEATRE Next show: Monday, February 7at 8 p.m.		Tickets: $15

TUESDAY, February 8

In The Meantime Men's Group, Inc.

Presents its 10th Annual

NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS

COMMUNITY FORUM

Research: A Critical Return to the Community

A Focus on Black Men and Research

Why Is It So Important?

Co-Facilitated by Gregory D. Victorianne and Jeffrey C. King

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception | 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Presentations and Discussion

In The Meantime Men's Group, Inc.

4067 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90019

Information: 323-733-4868

Free to the general public and all are encouraged to attend

 

TUESDAYS

The BROTHERS REACHING BROTHERS DISCUSSION GROUP. The purpose of the discussion is to enrich, empower, and extend the lives of intergenerational black men, respectful of sexual orientation, through social, educational, health and wellness programs and services.” These meetings are every Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9pm at The Village Health Foundation Community Room at

4067 W. Pico Blvd., and the number you can call for more information is: 323-733-4868.

WEDNESDAYS

 

And, if you’re looking for something active the Gay and Lesbian Sierra Club is having their Griffith Park conditioning hike, for those of you who are looking for a fun way to stay fit and enjoy what small amounts of nature we have left in Los Angeles.This weekly event is every Wednesday night at 7pm. It’s a moderate hike of 5 miles to Mt. Hollywood starting with a meeting at the flagpole near the vending machines at the Griffith Park Visitors Center. You can find other gay and lesbian outtings at angeles.sierraclub.org

 

FRIDAYS

This Friday, the South Bay LGBT Center‎ will be open for your use and enjoyment. Come by and pick up publications, join in conversations about a variety of topics or just hang out in a safe place. For a small donation, participants can enjoy coffee, tea, sodas, water and sometimes desserts. For more information you can call (310) 328-6550.

 

WEEKENDS UNTIL FEBRUARY 19

Also running this week, Celebration Theater’s production of “Take Me Out” continues on its highly successful run which is coming to an end in just a couple more weeks on February 19 . If you’re looking for some great writing, great direction, great acting, go to the Celebration Theater this weekend. For more info go to celebrationtheatre.com.  The show runs Thurs - Sat at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

 

 

ART EXHIBIT SHOWING 'TIL FEBRUARY 25

The LA Gay and Lesbian Center, The Advocate and Gochis Galleries at the Village at Ed Gould Plaza are hosting The Black LGBT Project, an exhibit featuring highlights of Black LGBT history and artists in Los Angeles. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 6p.m.-10p.m., Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. and by appointment.

CONSCIOUSNESS ANCESTRAL! ABSTRACT! AUDACIOUS! THE BLACK LGBT PROJECT C. Jerome Woods, Founder/Director

Photo: David Payne The Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Project (BLGBTP) is established and founded to document the  lives and contributions of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Same Gender Loving (SGL), queer,  questioning and in the life persons as well as that of their significant others. ________________________________________ JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 25 Opening Reception: Friday, January 28, 7-9 p.m. Admission: Free Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 6-10 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: FREE

The Advocate & Gochis Galleries proudly present a stunning exhibit celebrating the art and history of the African-American LGBT community in Los Angeles. The exhibit features a collection of historical documents, photos and writings centered around L.A.'s Black LGBT community, as well as contemporary artwork from eight local black LGBT artists. Featured artists include: David Payne Duane Paul Ronald Jackson Greg McNeal Byrd Bettis Katrice Jackson Janet Nicholson Shaunte Johnson

 

OPENING FEBRUARY 11

And finally, Opening on February 11th, The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center presents the world premiere of “The Sonneteer,” the new play by award-winning playwright Nick Salamone. One of L.A.’s most sought-after playwrights, Salamone is teaming for the fifth time with acclaimed director Jon Lawrence Rivera. “The Sonneteer” will play at the Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre through March 6 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.lagaycenter.org/boxoffice or by calling 323-860-7300. Net proceeds from all ticket sales support the free and low-cost programs of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

WORLD PREMIERE! THE SONNETEER Written by Nick Salamone Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera
THE CARDAMONES: Secret sonnets, siblings Love, lies, lasagna We are proud to announce the world premiere of The Sonneteer, the new play by award-winning playwright Nick Salamone. One of L.A.’s most sought-after playwrights, Salamone teams again with acclaimed director Jon Lawrence Rivera--the team that brought you 2008's smash hit, Sea Change. In The Sonneteer, a young professor is presented with the secret sonnets of his estranged dead mother. They illuminate the hidden life of this woman he thought he knew, the father who died before he was born, the uncle who accidentally killed his father, and the aunt who helped to raise him. The play traverses five decades, as it explores fratricide, homophobia, thwarted love and the restorative nature of art in the lives of a first generation Italian-American family.  The gifted ensemble of actors has extensive stage and television experience: Cynthia Gravinese (The Manor), Paul Haitkin (House), Victoria Hoffman (Dragon Age: Origins), Ed Martin (TheLaramie Project), Ray Oriel (Dogeaters), and Sandra Purpuro (Days of Our Lives).
THE DAVIDSON/VALENTINI THEATRE February 11 - March 6 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 7 p.m. (No performance February 27)		Tickets: Fridays & Sundays $20 Saturdays $25

 

FEBRUARY 11-12-13 ONLY!
A Limited Number of Special Half-Price Preview Tickets are available at www.goldstar.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, February 11 & 12 ONLY

A Day in the Life of Josephine Baker

Bananas

Returns February 11th & 12th - Tickets $25

Written and performed by Sloan Robinson, Accompanied by pianist Aeros Pierce, Produced by Richard and Ron Harris, at the Village Theater, 3351 W. 43rd St. LA CA  90008