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FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days
 THURS., APR. 24
Get Caffeinated
Adapted from the novel by April Sinclair, the Celebration
Theatre's production of Coffee Will Make You Black addresses
the issues of race, sexuality, and nappy hair after swim
class through the coming-of-age tale of a young girl during
the politically charged '60s. Celebration Theatre. Through
May 25. Thur.-Sun. $25. 323/957-1884. www.celebrationtheatre.com.
SAT., APR. 26
We're GLAAD To Have Friends Like These
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's 19th
Annual Media Awards will be held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre,
celebrating the accurate and inclusive depiction of LGBT
individuals in popular media. The gala begins with cocktails
and concludes with dinner, honoring the likes of Rufus Wainwright
and Janet Jackson (slated to receive the Vanguard Award from
Ms. DeGeneres). Kodak Theatre. Sat., Apr. 26. 5 p.m. 877/519-7904.
$100-1500. www.glaad.org.
Walk Like A Man
It's said you can't understand someone until you've walked
a mile in her shoes. To draw attention to the issues of
gender violence and sexual assault, the annual mile-long
Men's March is back, with all proceeds going to the Valley
Trauma Center. The march is open to everyone regardless
of gender identification, though high heels are recommended
for men (and are available upon request). Gathering point:
Sherman Oaks Galleria. Sat., Apr. 26. 10 a.m. www.walkamilein
hershoes.org.
SUN., APR. 27
Will Bowl For Food
Grab your balls and head to the alley for Project Angel Food's
13th Annual Bowling for Angels extravaganza. Have a great
time while raising money to assist men, women, and children
struggling with HIV/AIDS-related illnesses in Los Angeles
County. Pickwick Bowling Center, Burbank. Register for
one of the following shifts: Sat., Apr. 27. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
or 2-5p.m. 323/845-1800. www.angelfood.org.
FRI., MAY 2
Use the Buddy System
GLAAD Award-nominated performer Ian MacKinnon examines the
cultivation of relationships amongst gay men in Brief Buddies.
Performed by gay men clad only in their skivvies, unconventional
and sexually nonconforming methodologies are commented
on and celebrated. Highways Performance Space. Fri., May
2 & Sat., May 3. 8:30 p.m. $20. 310/315-1459. www.high
waysperformance.org.
SAT., MAY 3
Ladies Night Out
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center will celebrate lesbians,
bisexual women, and their supporters at the annual Women's
Night gala. Among the honorees are actress/AIDS activist
Sharon Stone and lesbian musician Linda Perry. Hosted by
Jane Lynch and entertainment by lesbian comedian Tig Notaro,
this will be an event to remember. Henry Fonda Music Box
Theatre. Sat., May 3. $25-300. www.laglc.org.
SAT., MAY 3
Cherry Pop is the New Popular
One of the most anticipated launches in West Hollywood history
is here! Cherry Pop, formerly Popular at here lounge, inaugurates
the renovated and expanded Ultra-Suede nightclub. With
the addition of new bars, VIP booths, flatscreens, and
more dancers and performers, there's no reason not to hop,
skip, and jump to this nonstop, pure pop dance party! Ultra-Suede.
Sat., May 3. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover. www.tomwhitmanpresents.com.
SUN., MAY 4
Extraordinary World
The bad-ass Brits of Duran Duran stop in L.A. on their international
tour. Promoting their recent album Red Carpet Massacre,
the Grammy Award winners will rock the Nokia Theatre for
one night only. The Nokia Theatre. Sun., May 4. 8 p.m.
$65-125. www.ticketmaster.com.
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