by Tracy Gilchrist

From the heart of WeHo to the Valley’s hiking trails, there’s plenty of activities to keep L.A.’s lesbian from getting cabin fever during the frigid months of winter.

Shorts Stop

It’s film fest season year round with “Show Us Your Shorts” at Ultra Suede. Join lesbian comedienne and the evening’s host, Poppy Champlin, for a series of film fest faves including Commitment Ceremony, written by Big Gay Sketch Show’s hilarious Julie Goldman; Poppy’s Foursome penned by Champlin; Drag Nuns in Tinseltown; Dirty Mary; and The Frank Anderson. After the quintet of short films, stick around for Girlbar, where two-for-one drink specials from 9-10:30 p.m. make short work of what could be a long night at Ultra Suede. “Show Us Your Shorts” runs Friday, Jan. 25 at Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. Cover is $5. www.girlbar.com

Silence is Golden

Here’s a chance to rub elbows with The L Word hottie Daniela Sea—for a good cause of course—at Silence the Hate, a fundraiser and educational event to benefit the building of the Gay American Heroes Project. But don’t let the “educational” scare you. We gays know how to turn every event into a downright party. Sea’s slated to host the evening intended to raise funds for a traveling memorial to LGBT community members who’ve lost their lives to hate crimes. And there’s plenty of celebrity heft to make the event a true Hollywood fundraiser. Adding some eye candy for the ladies, Dante’s Cove’s Thea Gill will be on hand, as well as gay faves Alan Cumming, Chad Allen, Reichen Lehmkuhl and others. Silence the Hate runs from 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26. East/West Lounge, 8851 Santa Monica Blvd. WeHo. Donation is $40.

The L Word — With a Side of Fries

It’s all about The L Word since its fifth season premiere Jan. 6. And WeHo’s most hoppin’ burger joint and gay hangout, Hamburger Mary’s, offers another alternative to screen The L Word outside the privacy of your own home. Get your L Word fix over a burger and a plate of nachos at Hamburger Mary’s Ladies Night, complete with live performances and drink specials. Word on the street is that Hamburger Mary’s on Sunday is becoming a must-hit hot spot. With that kind of buzz maybe the show’s stars and their new best friend, Paris Hilton, will mosey over for a burger and a famed $5 martini. The L Word screens Sundays beginning at 7 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.hamburgermarysweho.com

Take a Hike, Pal

After all the cocktails and nightlife, there’s nothing like an invigorating hike to get the heart rate going. Butch out in your best hiking boots and join Women on a Roll and an experienced hike leader for a one-and-a-half hour hike through the stunning Upper Virgenes Canyon in nearby Woodland Hills. With panoramic views of the city and the surrounding golden hills that help make Los Angeles the jewel of the West, Upper Virgenes Canyon is a moderate hiking area frequented by horseback riders and cyclists. Four legged friends on a leash are welcome, and everyone knows that a cute dog makes a marvelous pick-up tool. Women on a Roll founder Andrea Meyerson—who’s garnered a reputation as a bit of a lesbian matchmaker—has been bringing L.A.’s gay ladies together for more than 12 years. And you never know who you might bump into on the trail. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at Upper Virgenes Canyon, off of Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills. The event is free for Women on a Roll members and $5 for non-members. www.womenonaroll.com