By John Hobbs

Friday, July 28

It’s not easy being a gay man. To keep your member card active, there are many expectations, one of which is to keep up on culture. Let Alonso Duralde help with a new midnight film series showcasing five films from his book, 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men, including Carrie, Showgirls, and Cruising. For the other 96 movies, there’s always Netflix. $10. Starting July 28. Midnight. 8000 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. For tickets, go to www.laemmle.com.

Come to the cabaret this summer as Los Angeles City College’s Caminito Theatre hosts a trio of Broadway stars—John Boswell, Brian Lane Green, and Lee Lessack—for Three Men and a Baby...Grand! as part of the inaugural run of Summer Evenings of Cabaret. $25. 7:30 p.m. 855 N. Vermont Ave., Hlywd. Call (323) 953-400 ext. 2990 for tickets. To check out the line-up of upcoming shows, go to www.lacitycollege.edu.

If you’ve still got some pride in you, road-trip it south to San Diego for its 32nd Annual Gay Pride celebration. With performances by Deborah Gibson, Tiffany, and Flock of Seagulls plus a smorgasbord of soirees including The Pride Ball, Circuit Daze with Manny Lehman, and The Zoo Party, this Pride proves that there ain’t no party like a West Coast party. For San Diego Pride information, go to www.sandiegopride.org or www.sdpride.org.

Get ready to play The Mismatch Game! And here’s your host, Dennis Hensley. It’s ‘70s game show insanity at its raciest as Patrick Bristow, Sam Pancake, Kali Rocha, and other improv comics test their luck at the Renberg Theatre. $15. 8 p.m. 1125 N. McCadden Pl., L.A. Go to www.lagaycenter.org/boxoffice for tickets.

The Hollywood Hills are alive with The Sound of Music as the Hollywood Bowl presents the stage version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a bevy of Broadway stars on July 28 and July 29 at 8:30 p.m. and July 30 at 7:30 p.m. $8-49. 2301 Highland Ave., Hlywd. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodbowl.com.

Perhaps best known as Roger from the original Broadway production—and subsequent film version—of Rent, crooner Adam Pascal will be performing original songs from his two solo projects, Model Prisoner and Civilian, as well as other Broadway standards at the Brentwood Theatre. $35. July 28 & 29. 8 p.m.11301 Wilshire Blvd., Brentwood. Call (213) 365-3500 for tickets.

Watching soaps on TV is so, like, yesterday. Witness the live-action tales of greed, murder, corruption, sex, and even more sex at a double feature, Scandal and Hospital! $12. Every Friday night through Aug. 4. 10 p.m. ACME Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea, L.A. Call (323) 525-0202 for ticket information.

You won’t find any 18-wheelers, blue plate specials, or squawking CB radios at this Truck Stop—just a bunch of hotties dancing on the bar to the tunes of DJ Josh Peace. Every Friday. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.herelounge.com.

Saturday July 29

Don’t forget to drop by the IN Los Angeles booth at San Diego Pride for your chance to win a Devil Wears Prada poster autographed by Meryl Streep and cast and to pick up a free gift bag filled with valuable loot including a $30 music download card from Beatport. That is—unless you have some ugly skirt convention to be at. That’s all.

Stop! In the name of love—of the Supremes! The Former Ladies of the Supremes are united and taking control with a concert celebrating their 20th anniversary and paying tribute to the original all-girl group with an evening of song, storytelling, and surprises. Stick around for the after-party. $25-75. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. Go to www.tmbhollywood.com for tickets.

You wouldn’t expect something as trivial as death to stop the larger-than-life Liberace from once again sharing his musical genius with fans. Join Wayland Pickard as he embodies the Flamboyant One for Liberace...Back from Heaven at the Whitefire Theatre. July 29-Aug. 13. $25-55. 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For ticket information, go to www.whitefiretheatre.com.

Oh, the Wells Fargo wagon is a-comin’ down the street, making a stop for one day only at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. After the screening of the 1962 film classic, The Music Man, check out orginal props and wardrobe from the film and listen to the vocal harmonies of The Perfect Gentlemen, a local barbershop quartet. $9.50. 2 and 8 p.m. 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information, see www.alexfilmsociety.org.

Sunday, July 30

Whoever said size doesn’t matter hasn’t been to here lounge on Sunday nights for the big DJs, big drinks, and bigger fun. Size with DJ Josh Peace. Doors open at 4 p.m. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, go to www.herelounge.com.

Grab a cocktail and listen to Rudy de la Mar warble tunes at The Other Side on Sunday evenings. 2538 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, see www.flyingleapcafe.com.

Nothing says Sunday like kicking back and drinking your weight in tequila at Margarita Sundays with DJ Nicholas. $2 margaritas and domestic beer from 3-7 p.m. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

Monday, July 31

Get involved! Take a stand! And meet others! The Latino Men’s Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Wall Las Memorias, 111 N. Ave. 56, L.A. Call (323) 257-1056 for more information.

That buxom beauty Jackie Beat will have you rolling with her sassy shenanigans as host of Micky’s Showgirls on Monday nights at 10:30 p.m. Micky’s, 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.mickys.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

If you must listen to that one tone-deaf lesbian perform her gut-wrenching rendition of “Gloria,” by Laura Branigan, it might as well be for a good cause. Join Jackie Beat at Fubar for Karaoke Idol, where partygoers will sing their hearts out and win fabulous prizes—all in the spirit of raising funds for AIDS Project L.A. $10 suggested donation. 8-11 p.m. 7994 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlwyd.

No, Tea Bag is not an unfortunately-named Starbucks competitor chock full of scones, finger sandwiches, and techie types tapping away on their laptops. It’s actually a new balls-out dance party with thumping music provided by DJ Howie Pyro. Club 7969, 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (323) 654-0280.

Looking to get your party on in the 818? Check out Club Fuel with its Twisted Tuesdays, Re-Fuel Thursdays, and Beer Bust Sundays. 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, call (818) 506-0404.

Rimjob—the name says it all, huh? Get there early to avoid the line. $6. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

The dancing fountains at The Grove are in serious danger of being upstaged as the outdoor shopping center begins its fourth annual free summer concert series, hosting such talented musical acts as Cheyenne Kimball, Josh Hogue, and Jewel every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. 189 The Grove Dr., L.A. For more information, go to www.grovela.com.

Whether you’re looking fierce or fiercely looking, Club Girl Talk at Encounters in Pasadena offers transgenders, cross dressers, and their admirers a night to mingle while DJ Tony spins top 40 and dance hits into the night. 203 Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, go to www.encountersnightclub.com.

Tag! You’re it. Grab a bite to eat at Shag and stick around as the upscale Hollywood hangout falls into the capable hands of DJ Kio Kio, who will turn the sexy club out with the hottest sounds. Every Wednesday. 1835 Cahuenga Blvd., Hlywd. For reservations, email tag@tattletalepromotions.com.

Darren Spedale delves headlong into the gay marriage debate with the book he co-authored, For Better or For Worse? Don’t miss the chance to meet the scribe at A Different Light Bookstore, where he’ll be signing the book and leading a discussion. 7:30 p.m. 8853 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. For more information, call (310) 854-6601.

Have a wicked good time at Club Metro’s Wicked Wednesdays, featuring live hip-hop, reggaeton, and R&B performances with some of L.A.’s sexiest go-go dancers. Free with guest list before 10 p.m. $5 otherwise. Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. For guest list and information, call (323) 769-6333.

What better way to get over the mid-week hump than guzzling two-for-one drinks at Fiesta Cantina and captivating your friends with your own rendition of old karaoke standards? Karaoke with Kenny, 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.karaokewithkenny.com.

Thursday, Aug. 3

There’ll be two things at the L.A. Equestrian Center this weekend: steers and queers. Grab your boots and ten-gallon hat and mosey on over to the L.A. Gay Rodeo 2006 to check out all the bronco-bucking, honkey-tonking, and varmint-lassoing you’d ever want to see! $15. 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank. For more information, see www.larodeo.com.

Get an eyeful at Thursday night’s Wet-and-Wild Shorts Contest. Winner takes home $100 and most likely a few phone numbers. Eagle L.A., 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. For more information, call (323) 669-9472 or visit www.eaglela.com.

Let’s get dirty with DJ Tony Powell, spinning every week at Dirty Dirty House. $4. Akbar, 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. For more information, see www.akbarsilverlake.com.

The Arena is ground zero for the 18 and over pulsating pop party Tiger Heat with DJ Ray Rhodes. $8 cover. Every Thursday, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Hollywood Arena, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. For more information, visit www.arenanightclub.com.

Friday, Aug. 4

Shutterbug Andrew Printer brings into focus the heart and soul of contemporary gay male identity with his brand new photo exhibition, Tomorrowland, opening tonight at Highways Performance Space, with an Aug. 12 reception from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Exhibition open until Aug. 31. 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. Go to www.highwaysperformance.org for further information.

Come out to Cheap & Easy Fridays, where the men are taut and tart. $1 draft specials and 50-cent buffalo wings. $6 cover. 21 and over. Oasis Nightclub, 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. For more information, call (909) 920-9590 or visit www.oasis-nightclub.com.

Looking for something cheap and tawdry? Be a Whore! every Friday night with go-go boys and $1 shots. $5 cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Fuel, 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, visit www.tattletalepromotions.com.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Shake your Bootie as DJs Paul V., Adrian, The Mysterious D, and special guest DJ Tripp mash up your favorite tracks at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. $10. For more information, go to www.bootiela.com.

The heat is on at Space at Fountain’s End as it hosts its opening reception for the month-long art exhibition, Hot August Days and Nights, featuring art by Ivy Bottini, Jay Jorgensen, Michael Kirwan, and Miguel Angel Reyes. $10. 3929 Fountain Ave., Silver Lake. For more information on the month’s artsy activities, see www.michaelkerns.net.

Anybody who’s anybody will be at Popular on Saturdays dancing to the pop music and ogling the cute go-go boys and girls. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Every Saturday. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. Visit tomwhitmanpresents.com for more information.

Get your buns over to Club 7969 for Jumbo Hot Dog, which is plumper, juicier, and meatier than ever—and you won’t even have to worry about all those nasty nitrates. Every Saturday. 9 p.m. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (323) 654-0280.

Embrace your inner master or dominatrix at Eagle L.A.’s Screw—and then quickly force it back into submission. The Purveyors of Perversion return to once again transform Eagle L.A. into a den of debauchery with nasty go-go sluts, S&M shows, and DJ Tom Walker spinning cock rock, electronic, and funk. $6. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. For more information, call (323) 669-9472 or visit www.eaglela.com.

Sunday, Aug. 6

All right Mr. DeMille, even after all these years, she’s ready for her close-up. Check out the stage adaption of the 1950 film noir classic, Sunset Boulevard, at the Hollywood Bowl. $5-38. 7:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hlywd. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodbowl.com.

You’ve watched the competition sizzle all summer long at Oasis Nightclub. Tonight, your next Drag Idol will be chosen. Be there as your favorite drag divas battle it out in front of a panel of eight judges. Oh, and not to worry—at this Idol, you won’t have to put up with Paula Abdul’s inexplicable crying! 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. For more information, see www.oasis-nightclub.com.

Holding out for a hero? You might find just that at MJ’s Bar in Silver Lake as the nightclub hosts Hard Heroes 3, Los Angeles’ only super hero fetish party. Slip on your favorite super hero costume and fly, web, or batmobile your way over to the super soiree for costume contests, body and face painting, and raffles. 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, see www.mjsbar.com.

Monday, Aug. 7

The artsy set shouldn’t miss the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s David Hockney exhibition. The collection of over 150 portraits of the openly gay artist’s friends, family, and lovers gives visitors an unprecedented peek into his personal life. $15 timed admission. Through Sept. 4. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. For more information, see www.lacma.org.

Come on baby, surfin’ safari. Check out M+B Los Angeles’ brand new exhibit, The Golden Age of Surfing, which features photographs of hot surfer dudes—from the ‘60s and ‘70s—riding the biggest ones. Through Sept. 9. 612 N. Almont Dr., L.A. For more information, surf over to www.mbfala.com.

With physiques so stunning even the Greek gods would’ve been envious, the brawny men who portrayed Hercules and a host of other heroes of 1950s Hollywood films are being celebrated at Drkrm Gallery’s new exhibition Beefcake Babylon: The Iconography of Sword and Sandal Epics. Through Sept. 23. 2121 N. San Fernando Rd., Ste. 3, L.A. For more information, go to www.drkrm.com.

Do you fancy photography? See what’s developed at the Village’s Advocate and Gochis Galleries as lensman Doug Bisson showcases his color photos at the new exhibit, Brushstrokes & Watercolors. Through Sept. 2. 1225 N. McCadden Pl., L.A. For more information, call (323) 860-7302.