By John Hobbs

Thursday, Dec. 28

Life’s a Cabaret

We may be thousands of miles from the Great White Way, but you wouldn’t know it by the names on the marquee outside the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Join Jason Graae and Liz Callaway for Everything’s Coming up Music! taking place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-31. Then on Jan. 5, Audra McDonald and Barbara Cook make their way to OCPAC for another unforgettable night of music. at 8 p.m. $62-96. 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. www.ocpac.org

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

Nothing to do this Thursday night? Rubbish! Head over to Club Trash at The Derby, where the party is jumping with DJs spinning rock, indie, electronic and new wave. 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., L.A. www.clubtrashsilverlake.com

Electric Youth

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. www.clubtigerheat.com

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll

Thursday nights rock at Ultra Suede as the trendy dancery presents Rock ‘n’ Roll Fag Bar. For just two bones, you can throw down rock-star drink specials and rock out to some kick-ass mixes of electronica, modern rock and alternative by DJ Kathy Valenti. $2. 9 p.m. 661 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.factorynightclub.com

Smack Attack

Gulp, don’t sip the cocktails served up tall, cold and free for just five minutes each hour at Smack, the world’s fastest open bar. Every Thursday. 9 p.m. O-Bar, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 822-330 or www.obarrestaurant.com

The Heat is On

Ladies—does the chilly winter weather have you looking for some Heat? Check out here lounge’s Thursday night party featuring loads of luscious lesbians and DJ Josh Peace dropping the illest mixes of your favorite hip-hop, Latin dance and reggaeton songs. 696 Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.herelounge.com

Friday, Dec. 29

Fly Me Away

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Pam Ann Airlines with nonstop service from the Hollywood Palladium. Our inflight entertainment this evening will be the incomparable Pam Ann, whose saucy show spotlighting te quirks of modern-day airline travel has taken England’s gay set by storm. Buckle your safety belts, make sure your tray tables and seat backs are in their upright and locked positions and prepare for takeoff! $40. 9 p.m. 6615 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. www.circuiticket.com

Laugh Therapy

If you barely survived the holidays with your loveable, yet slightly off-kilter family, chances are you’re in need of a good laugh. Decompress with a night of hilarious hijinks at the Groundlings Theatre for Groundlings for a Thousand, Alex, a comical show of improvisational and original sketches. $20. 7307 Melrose Ave., W, Hlywd. (323) 934-4747

Get Jazzed

Get your jazz on tonight at The Ten20 Café, where you can Bop ‘Til You Drop with the CJS Quintet, who will be performing the last of their eight scheduled shows at the Bel Age Hotel eatery. Two drink minimum. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1020 San Vicente Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 854-1111

Weekly Bible Study It Is Not

Join Tom Whitman for Drunk and Horny, West Hollywood’s hot Friday night party. i-candy lounge, 7929 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.icandylounge.com

Coyote Ugly Meets Here

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, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.herelounge.com

Where’s the Beef?

If you think Friday night at Oasis Nightclub is a meat market, you’re wrong. It’s a Meat Locker. Join the Upland hangout for its Friday night lineup, bringing together some of the hottest dancers Southern California has to offer. 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. www.oasis-nightclub.com

Saturday, Dec. 30

Where East Meets West

Back in the day, it was East Coast vs. West Coast. But, in the new millennium, the coasts come together in the name of one kick-ass party. Don’t miss Jeffrey Sanker and Resolution’s Last Dance, which brings together the hottest DJs from each coast—Ralphi Rosario and Brett Henrichsen—to rock The Mayan Theatre the last night of 2006. $75-80. 9 p.m.-8 a.m. 1038 S. Hill St., L.A. www.circuitticket.com

End the Year with a Bang

Can’t wait till tomorrow to get your party on? Get it started tonight with star party promoter John Brady as he turns the Avalon Hollywood into Sterling, an all-night bash featuring the sounds of DJs Tracy Young, Joe Gauthreaux, Scotty K and Casey Alva and live performances by Kristine W., Nemesis and Ana Kokalot. $60. 9 p.m.-8 a.m. 1735 Vine St., Hlywd. www.johnbradypresents.com

Wiggle It Just a Little Bit

If you’re planning to hit the town tonight, don’t forget to leave some Wiggle Room in your schedule. The new club night at i-candy, featuring free Svedka vodka shots from 9 to 10 p.m., a pantheon of go-go gods and DJ Chi Chi La Rue on the turntables, is sure to become your new Saturday night hotspot. 7929 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.icandylounge.com

Strict Machine

All revved up with no place to go? Check out Machine at the Faultline, where DJ Paul V. will rock the well-oiled club night full of dirty electro beats, media manipulation and sex-club stimulation. Vroom! $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4216 Melrose Ave., Silver Lake. Check out www.spitclub.com for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 31

Cruising into the New Year

MJ’s has a big New Year's Eve weekend that's so hot, you'll want to stay for all three days. The celebration kicks off on Friday, Dec. 29 with Skin from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. with DJ Mike spinning and the visually stimulating go-go boys dancing. Return on Saturday, Dec. 30 for Anthem with DJ Rafael M. The big New Year's Eve party is Sunday, Dec. 31 with DJ Rafael M., party favors, complimentary champagne and a cash balloon drop at midnight. $12 cover. 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. (323) 660-1503, www.mjsbar.com

One Night Only

The Abbey with DJ Grant Matthews—692 Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.sbeent.com/abbey

Akbar—Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4356 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. www.akbarsilverlake.com

Arena Nightclub—$35-50. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. Presale: (323) 462-1291

Big Muscle Leather—Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Eagle L.A., 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. www.eaglela.com

Catalina Bar & Grill with Tierney Sutton—$90-125. 7 p.m. 6725 Sunset Blvd., L.A. www.catalinajazzclub.com

Club Ripples—$10-15. 4 p.m. 5101 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. www.clubripples.com

East/West Lounge—$125-195. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.eastwestlounge.com

Encounters Night Club — $10-12. 3 p.m.-4 a.m. 203 N. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. www.encountersnightclub.com

Factory with DJs Casey Alva, Mike Bryant and Heather Vaughn — $25-35. Doors open at 9 p.m. 661 Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd.www.factorynightclub.com

First Dance Afterhours with DJ Phil B — $50-55. 4 a.m.-12 noon. The Arena, 6655 Sana Monica Blvd., L.A. www.circuitticket.com

Hamburger Mary’s — 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.hamburgermarysweho.com

New Year’s Eve with DJ Manny Lehman — $100-120. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. www.circuitticket.com

Numbers — Three seatings. Special appearance and free bottle of champagne at the third seating only. Reservations required. 8741 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.numbersrestaurant.com

Oasis Nightclub — $20-50. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. Presale: (909) 920-9590

The Other Side — 2538 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. www.flyingleapcafe.com/tos

Popular with DJ Josh Peace—9 p.m.-2 a.m. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.tomwhitmanpresents.com

Monday, Jan. 1

Mondays are a Drag

Drop in to here lounge for Here’s Jackie!, the Monday night show featuring that sharp-tongued chanteuse Jackie Beat, who will have you rolling with her sassy shenanigans. Tonight, Jackie welcomes DJ Paul V. who will keep the party bumping. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.herelounge.com

Reflex until dawn

Evenstar-Manifold presents Reflex New Year's Day Tea Dance with DJ Kimberly S., 6 p.m.-late. Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A. $25 door/$20 advance from Perfect Beat or www.michael-evenstar.com

Crunch Some Numbers

If you like Numbers, how’s this one—1/2, as in half-price dinner deals every Monday night. Make your reservations today! 8741 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.numbersrestaurant.com

Tuesday, Jan. 2

Get Tea Bagged

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. (323) 654-0280

High-Octane Hangout

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. (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. www.mjsbar.com

Wednesday, Jan. 3

Don’t Ride the Sofa Alone

Head over to the Faultine for some serious TV watching. At TVOD, you can enjoy twisted comedy clips and music videos while imbibing an endless supply of brew during the beer bust. Every Wednesday. 4216 Melrose Ave., L.A. (323) 660-0889

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. $5. 203 Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. www.encountersnightclub.com

Be Wicked

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. (323) 769-6333

Sing Out, Sister

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 renditions of old karaoke standards? Karaoke with Kenny, 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.karaokewithkenny.com

Set ‘Em Up, Bartender

Half-price specials on some of the best-tasting cocktails in West Hollywood? We’re there. Don’t miss Wednesday nights at East/West with its Premium blend of two-for-one drink specials running from 9-10 p.m. and again from midnight to 1 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.eastwestlounge.com

Thursday, Jan. 4

Rudy de la Marvelous!

Grab a cocktail and listen to Rudy de la Mar warble tunes at The Other Side the first Thursday of every month. 2538 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. www.flyingleapcafe.com

Dirrty

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

Eye Candy

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. (323) 669-9472 or www.eaglela.com

Friday, Jan. 5

Get Ur Freak On Every Friday Night

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. www.tattletalepromotions.com

Jukebox Junkie

Come for the amazing happy-hour drink specials. Stay for The Jukebox, MJ’s Friday night party featuring the music of DJ nicnac. $5. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. www.mjsbar.com

Saturday, Jan. 6

Art and Soul

Pop in to the Risk Press Gallery tonight from 6 -9 p.m. to check out the opening night reception for Dean Triolo’s latest exhibition, Radiant Landscapes. The show, taking place through Jan. 28, contains themes involving the aesthetic properties of radiant energy. Shine on! Through Jan. 28. Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. 8533 Melrose Ave., W. Hlywd. www.riskpress.com

Drop Dead Gorgeous

The contestants come from far and wide. Each has committed a host of elegant stage moves to memory. They’ve all been fitted for their eveningwear and have practiced their acceptance speeches. For these hopeful beauties, it’s all led up to this: the Eagle L.A. Mr. Leather 2007 competition. Come see who will take home the title tonight. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. www.eaglela.com

Postcards from the Edge

Have you been to The Edge of gay nightlife? Voyage into the unknown as the Factory presents the new club night the first Saturday of each month featuring an open bar from 9-11 p.m. and a rotating roster of guest DJs spinning music you won’t hear anywhere else. This month, DJs De León and That Kid Chris will be at the helm. $10. 652 N. La Peer Dr., W. Hlywd. www.factorynightclub.com.

Bootielicious

Shake your Bootie as DJs Paul V., Party Ben, and special guest DJ Comar mash up your favorite tracks at The Echo. Get there early for 2-for-1 admission and free Bootie CDs. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. www.bootiela.com

So F*ing Popular

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, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.tomwhitmanpresents.com

Hold the Onions

Head 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. (323) 654-0280

Wind It Up

So the night is starting to wind down, but you aren’t ready to turn in yet—what do you do? Head over to Ultra Suede as Reflex keeps the party going into the wee hours of the morning. $15-25. 2:30-8 a.m. 661 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.groovetickets.com

Sunday, Jan. 7

Saucy Sunday

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. (323) 660-1503 or www.mjsbar.com

Knock Down, Drag Out

Grab a stiff bevy, sidle up to the stage and prepare for the sequins and double-sided tape to fly as your favorite drag divas battle it out for tonight’s Drag Idol. 10 p.m. Oasis, 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. www.oasis-nightclub.com

Play on, Player!

It’s all about here lounge on Sunday nights as the club hosts Player featuring jock go-go boys, big name DJs and enough booze to keep your game going strong. 4 p.m. 696 Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. www.herelounge.com

Monday, Jan. 8

Broad Strokes

The Gift of Abstraction is the gift that just keeps on giving. Join The Advocate & Golchis Galleries as they present the abstract art collection from Andrea LaHue, Gina Raphaela and Michael Mercado. All proceeds from art sales will go to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. Through Jan. 27. Free. 1125 N. McCadden Pl., L.A. (323) 860-7337