FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days

Compiled by Jocelyn Loren

Wed., Nov. 19

My Life in Pink

When a little girl is born in a little boy's body, conflicts abound as his family realizes his desire to change his gender isn't just a childhood fantasy in the Golden Globe Award-winning French film, Ma Vie En Rose. Filmmaker/actress Andrea James hosts the reception and viewing in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Egyptian Theatre. Wed., Nov. 19. 6:30 p.m. $10. americancinematheque.com

Thu., Nov. 20

Monumental Day

Help commemorate World AIDS Day with the 15th annual Noche De Las Memorias, preserving the AIDS monument in Lincoln Park as a tool to inspire and educate. The deadline to submit a name to be placed on memorial wall panels is Nov. 20 in time for a Dec. 1 World AIDS Day unveiling. Contact Enrique Topete by Thu., Nov. 20. 323/257-1056, ext. 24 or e-mail atetopete@thewalllasmemorias.org; thewalllasmemorias.org

Never Forget...

Memorialize those killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice in a “Take Back the Street” march and candlelight vigil at the Matthew Shepard Human Rights Triangle. The original 1999 San Francisco candlelight vigil in honor of Rita Hester—whose murder in 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” Web project—has grown to encompass memorials in dozens of cities across the world. Plummer Park. Thu., Nov. 20. 6 p.m. gender.org

Sat., Nov. 22

Move Over Liza!

Steve Ross, the crown prince of N.Y. Cabaret returns to the City of Angels for a one-night-only concert of melody and humor featuring the music of Gershwin and Berlin with tributes to Astaire and others that is sure to insight fond memories of the Golden era of Broadway and Hollywood’s yesteryear. Mark’s Restaurant. Sat, Nov. 22. 9 p.m. $15-25. uprightcabaret.com

Sun., Nov. 23

Gay Days at the L.A. Auto Show

In a show of support for the community, General Motors wants you to come out to the L.A. Auto Show for its first ever Gay Days. Meet for brunch then take a provided shuttle to the show where GM LGBT employees will join the group and lead walk-around vehicle tours as well as answer your automotive queries. Don’t forget to show pride by wearing green! Tranquility Base Restaurant. Sun., Nov. 23. Brunch 11 a.m., tour 1 p.m., Happy Hour 4 p.m. For more info and discount tickets ($6), visit autoshowgayday.com.

Sun., Nov. 30

Going In

In honor of World AIDS Day, artist/activist Michael Kearns will perform his highly lauded Going In: Once Upon A Time In South Africa, a spoken memoir that chronicles a month he spent working at an orphanage in Africa with his 12-year-old daughter, and the revelations that followed. Macha Theatre. Sun., Nov. 30. 3 p.m. Free admission. RSVP 323/848-6889

Homo Must

Who’s Been Naughty or Nice?

The guru of gay circuit parties, Tom Whitman, presents the APLA 2008 Holiday Boy Toy Party and Toy Drive. Enjoy a complimentary specialty cocktail and a hot mix of music from DJ Ray Rhode. Admission is the donation of one or more new, unwrapped toys. All donated toys will be distributed by AIDS Project Los Angeles to children of families affected by HIV/AIDS throughout Los Angeles County. Stone Rose Lounge in the Sofitel Hotel. Sun., Nov. 30. 4-7 p.m. 213/201-1564; apla.org

Tue., Dec. 2

Celine Dion

The Canadian-born songstress—and staple on gay playlists everywhere—belted the vocals to the music-chart dominating ballad “My Heart Will Go On.” Now, on the heels of her wildly successful Las Vegas spectacular and the release of a greatest-hits album, she visits Angelenoland for one night only. Staples Center. Tue., Dec. 2. 8 p.m. $49.50-185. 213/742-7340; ticketmaster.com