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Event Description
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5/16 - 5/18
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Betty Buckley
Betty Buckley has worn many hats throughout her celebrated career in show business—Broadway star, recording artist, film and TV actor, teacher. But it’s in her intimate cabaret performances where she becomes that rare artist who makes each performance completely unforgettable. Through May 18. scfta.org
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See Website for Details,
at Segerstrom Center
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5/18
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Stolen and Forbidden
This special Pride preview explores the year’s festival theme, “The Sacred and the Profane.” Before the internet, young gay men looking for answers would often read in secret or pilfer books and magazines out of shame. In this special event, famous gay men will read from texts that were stolen or forbidden in their youth. weho.org/pride
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See Website for Details,
at West Hollywood City Council Chambers
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5/19
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A Soul on Fire
Charles Reeese brings famed American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin to life at this literary salon. Reese will perform select excerpts from the acclaimed off-Broadway play James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire, followed by a brief conversation and book signing. onearchives.org
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See Website for Details,
at ONE Archives
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5/20
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THE ELEGIAC VISIONS OF PHIL SOLOMON
Since 1975, Phil Solomon has been making films that magically penetrate the surface of images and reveal depths of new poetic meaning. Solomon presents two masterful films—What's Out Tonight is Lost (1983) and Psalm I: "The Lateness of the Hour" (1999)—and several digital works. redcat.org
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See Website for Details,
at REDCAT
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5/24
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Nasty Nellie Oleson Tour of Hollywood
During this special three-hour tour, Alison Arngrim—who played Nasty Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie—will entertain you with personal anecdotes from her zero degrees of separation to the legends. You name it, she has a story for just about everyone, from Liberace to Michael Jackson, from Paris Hilton to the Manson Family. Plus, you can ask her anything! zerve.com/DDTours/Nellie
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See Website for Details,
at Dearly Departed Tours
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5/24 - 5/31
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Sex & Sandwiches
The Western Institute for Sexual Health in Santa Monica is offering free “Lunch & Learn” educational sessions with board certified urologists, psychologists and other experts every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. through the month of May. Guest speakers—authors, sexual health experts, psychologists and physicians—will discuss the value of a healthy sex life at all stages of our adult lives. For more info and a reservation, call (800) 222-WISH.
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Noon - 1pm,
at WISH
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5/30
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Queer Magic
Get ready for magic to happen. For one night only, legendary queer performer Carole Pope—an agent provocateur who pushes the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics and the status quo—will take the stage. Supporting her are local L.A. queer bands Silver and Gold and Clutch the Pearls. tinyurl.com/br4spck
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See Website for Details,
at El Cid
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5/30
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Frontiers Night Out: Priscilla
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the outrageously fun musical, is finally in L.A. Attend a special Frontiers Night Out, where you can party in the lobby with the cast after the show! The after-party will be in the lobby of the Pantages immediately after the show, and there will also be a special drawing for a Palm Springs weekend getaway! Drag queens are especially encouraged to come, as there will be a special prize for “Best Drag Ensemble.” frontiersLA.com/priscilla
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See Website for Details,
at Pantages Theatre
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