FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days

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Thankful You're A Vegetarian?

The minimalist revival of Stephen Sondheim's 1979 macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd is coming to town! Enjoy the talented cast of actor/musicians as they play their own musical accompaniment while simultaneously slaughtering, (and devouring!) London's upper classes. Ahmanson Theatre. Through April 6. 8 p.m. $45-90. 213/628-2772. www.centretheatregroup.org.

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Disappearing Act

Gay author Scott Heim, of Mysterious Skin fame, will sign copies of his new novel We Disappear. Don't miss the chance to snag an autographed copy while discussing murdered strangers and drug-induced, psychological mayhem. Book Soup. 8818 Sunset Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. 310/659-3110. www.booksoup.com.

Sondheim Sings!

Broadway super god Stephen Sondheim, (Into the Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd) makes the trans-continental leap from New York to Los Angeles to speak at UCLA's Royce Hall. Join Sondheim and renowned theater critic Frank Rich for “A Little Night Conversation.” Royce Hall, UCLA. 8 p.m. $38-74. 310/825-2101. www.uclalive.org.

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Thousands of Heroes Honored

The Human Rights Campaign's 2008 Los Angeles Gala will be held at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency. “Thousands of Heroes: One Super Night” will raise much-needed funds to aide the HRC in our battle against bigotry and ignorance. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. 5:30-9 p.m. $275-400. 310/201-5033. www.hrc.org.

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Vacation — All I Ever Wanted!

The HX Gay and Lesbian Travel Expo is coming to West Hollywood to help with your summer's travel needs, everything from gay travel agents to cruises. Time to brush up on the latest travel musts! Hyatt West Hollywood. 4-8 p.m. 8401 Sunset Blvd. 1-800-GAY-EXPO. www.gaytravelexpo.com.

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The Bard is Back

If you're feeling like this is the winter of your discontent, you're not alone. Plot, scheme, and murder away with the Colony Theatre's latest production of Shakes-peare's Richard III in Burbank. Colony Theatre, Burbank. Through March 21. 8 p.m. $20-35. 818/558-7000. www.colonytheatre.org

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Heeeeere's Margaret!

Our fave funny lady is coming out full-force in her all new show Beautiful. Laugh at her juxtaposition between the 2008 presidential race, the most unconventional sexual acts you can imagine, and, undoubtedly, imitations of her fabulous mother! Liam “Kelly” Sullivan opens, so wear killer shoes, betch! Orpheum Theatre. March 21 at 8 p.m. March 22 at 7 p.m. $26.50-62. www.ticketmaster.com.

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LAL XPOSED

The Los Angeles Leather Coalition's 'Xposed' kicks off with the Avatar Parking Lot Party at the Faultline Bar in Silver Lake. Come get up close and personal with the contestants of next week's Mr. L.A. Leather competition! Faultline Bar. March 23. 2-8 p.m. $5. www.laleatherweekend.com.