FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days

Compiled by BRIAN PADGETT

THURS., MAR.27

IT'S MY PARTY
Roger Bean's light-hearted musical romp The Marvelous Wonderettes, featuring classic songs from the '50s and '60s, closes Sunday, March 30. Don't miss out on the adventures of four sassy girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts as they reminisce about their high school experiences during their prom. El Portal Forum Theatre. Thurs., Mar. 27-Sun., Mar. 30. 8 p.m. (Sun. matinee) $47.50. www.marvelouswondrettes.com.

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WEEKEND-LONG XPOSURE
Break out your chaps, cigars, and harnesses, the Los Angeles Leather Coalition's annual LAL Weekend is back. Kicking off with the Hell on Wheels Skate Night and culminating with the Mr. L.A. Leather contest on Saturday and the Leather street fest on Sunday in Silver Lake, this is a weekend no daddy (or boy) can afford to miss. For more information, see www.laleatherweekend.com.

FRI., MAR. 28

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
Jason Stuart: Making it to the Middle offers a behind-the-scenes peek at the stand-up routine of the prolific gay comic in the middle of his career, in the middle of his life, and in the middle of the country. www.heretv.com. 1-888-HERE-NOW.

SAT., MAR. 29

MONEY CAN BUY YOU LOVE
Support AIDS Life Cycle 2008 with their goal of raising $5000 by bidding on one (or more) of the thirteen sexy bachelors eagerly being auctioned off. Each guy comes with a coffee card, so buy a new man, get caffeinated, and see what happens. Reservations suggested. Fake Gallery, Hollywood. 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. auction. $10 cover, plus bidding. For reservations, call 323/692-3086.

1001 GAY ARABIAN NIGHTS
Enjoy the sexy dance moves of scantily clad studs of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent in Men of Arabia in Exotic Dance. In addition to the tantalization, take advantage of the informative aspects of the performance, as these perspectives of gay Arab sensibilities are often unknown to western audiences. Highways Performance Space, Santa Monica. Sat., March 29 and Sun., March 30. $25. www.highwayperformance.org or 310/315-1459.

WED., APR. 2

BINGO, BALLET, AND BURGERS
Gay super wit Bruce Vilanch and My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Lainie Kazan co-host what is sure to be the wildest night of Bingo Hamburger Mary's has ever seen! All proceeds go to the non-profit Media City Ballet. Get a drink, grab a burger and your bingo card, and let the good times roll! Hamburger Mary's, West Hollywood. 9 p.m. $20 suggested donation. 323/654-3800.

SAPPHIC SUN-SOAKING
Line up with the ladies at the annual Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs. Relax in the sun and enjoy performances by Belinda Carlisle and the Go Gos with hundreds of your closest girlfriends. Through Sun., April 6. $164-204. www.dinahshoreweekend.com.

FRI., APR. 4

WORK IT!
La La La Human Steps, Montreal's fiercest dance company, comes to Los Angeles with their punkish, high-energy show Amjad. Edouard Lock's ground-breaking choreography explores the schism between classical and modern dance, infusing these movements with original, progressive rawness.
UCLA'S Royce Hall. Through Sat. April 5. 8 p.m. $24-48. www.uclalive.org.