Barbie-Q's Hotplate for April 22 - May 6, 2011 - NEW DTLA PARTIES, BEER BUSTS, FUNDRAISERS, PERFORMANCES AND SOME OF YOUR FAVES!

Barbie-Q's Hotplate for April 22 - May 6, 2011

FUNDRAISERS, NEW DTLA PARTIES, BEER BUSTS, PERFORMANCES AND SOME OF YOUR FAVES!

Hello my loves, it has been such a hard week for a lot of at the Shits & Giggles family. We had a death. Josephine left us and a lot of us were wondering if there was anything we could have done. When things like that happen we always look at our own mortality, what friends we have around us and I was left to wonder. Do we know each other as much as we should? I know that we have a hard time letting others in because of trust issues or what have you. But the death of one our own manifested some ideas. Getting to know each other more is something we need to do on a regular basis. Even if it is something as trivial as knowing your bestie's fave color or hanging out and having a movie night. I think we will arrange some events to do just that.

You know I am the downtown drag queen and all. I love my clubs and music but my friends are what I hold dear. Even the ones who I pass by and give hugs, I really wanna know about you if you let me. I think that is it loves, letting others in and not being afraid to tell someone if you are going through it. Talk to someone, anyone. Ok, I am all cried out. Smiles and cheers for life loves! Nuff said.

So what else is going on around LA that Barbie-Q recommends you may ask?

CLICK ON THE LINKS TO GET DETAILS AND RSVP!

Saturday, 4/23:

Cassidy Haley & Sunshine Rebels @House of Blues (Sunset) My roomie is gonna tear it up! He is doing some new stuff and some of the favorites he has on the web already. Check some of it at www.cassidyhaley.com.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156820874377196

Gay Ranchero @Jalisco (245 S. Main, DTLA) DJs Sean Niles (Hot Rod, Meat Rack, Factory) & Paulo Ramirez (Mickys, MJs, Cherry Pop). $5 cover, free before 11p

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216166168409773

Space Roller Disco @World On Wheels (4645 ½ Venice Blvd.) Skate and dance to Funky Disco at World On Wheels Roller Skating Rink! DJs: Dennis(GoodFoot!) & Riley More (Shout!, BFD, Miss Kitty's). Upstairs Dancefloor & 21+ $12. (admission includes Skate Rental; your own skates welcome. Parking free.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147059685361834

Sunday 4/24: EASTER

Hamburger Mary's Weho Brunchettes
I will be performing at Hamburger Mary's for their brunch show. Starts at 12 noon.
Then it is a special party I am hosting called Shhh... at Akbar. Funk/Soul/R&B. You know you wanna get into it and shake your groove thang!


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203278616372519

Bad Egg (location to be determined) 12 hours of devil'd fun. 2p till 2a For more info call the egg phone (213.995.3940). Private warehouse location with a separate outdoor chill & smoking area. Food and drinks available all day and night. This looks to be such a fun day. After all the Easter family shenanigans, come check this party out! Going all day long Okay!?

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148394481890330&ref=ts

Bawdy Electric @MJs. An underwear dance party with DJ Ryan Jones. $5 cover after 10p. It's a new party love, nasty, painted. Get into it.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115580458521078

Craftsmen @Stories Books & Cafe (1716 W Sunset) Join Marcus Kuiland-Nazario for a lovely Crafternoon on Easter Sunday. Hang out on the patio Easter Sunday for some crafts and be treated to some extra special performance, music and spoken word.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151853668210809

Monday 4/25:

Dan Holguin & Countre Black @Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica) . Two of my favorite people are performing. Here is the schedule: Abby Posner 9:00p, Jesse Sarr 9:30p, Dan Holguin 10:00p, Derek Jameson 10:30p, Countre Black 11:00p. $5 cover.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190783620964538

Queer Mondays @Highways (1651 18th Street) “QM is dedicated to providing a consistent venue for the development of new works by LGBT artists. It is a non-elitist performance lab and all are welcome to sign up so you never know what you are gonna get.” It's such a great space for up and coming performance artists. Doors open at 7:30p. $5 cover. This month's performances by: Jason Jenn, Corey Saucier, Sky Palkowitz, Dolores DeLuce, Shemm Morales, Martin von Sexy, Jonathon Saia, Dale Madison. Hosted by: Ian MacKinnon. Love him!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101203793300319&ref=ts

Thursday, 4/28:

Barbarella Thursdays @Barbarella (2609 Hyperion) DJs Leenda Karina of Club Minijupe & Lovemaker, will be joined by Rob Free (Midivil) spinning Soul/Funk/Garage & Beat on 100% vinyl while Jane Fonda & David Cummings enjoy a decadent good time onscreen in Roger Vadim's celebrated cult classic, Barbarella (1968). Get there early for Late Night Happy Hour (10 to 11pm). Whole thing is 9p to 12:30p.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208163685868016

2True @Grand Jazz Star Club (943 Sun Mun Way (Adjacent to 943 N. Broadway) A new party popping up in downtown LA and I am entranced! Love the vibe, the people and the music! Check it out loves! . Featuring: guest DJs: Roche (solos Records), Paul Williams (nonstophome), Bookworms (solos Records). Special guest hosts: Wendy Yao, Aaron Bondaroff, and David Benjamin Sherry. Free before 10p, $5 cover after.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169489836438654

Friday, 4/29:

Dirty Little Secret @El Cid (4212 W Sunset Blvd in Silverlake) Brought to you by the Boulet Brothers, they got Victor Rodriguez to DJ and special guest host Lenora Claire! With all of their part parties, they will have booths, go go dancers of both persuasions and a little something extra for those with bigger secrets! $10 cover.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107316569353856

Madonnalogues @Casita Del Campo (10920 Hyperion, Silverlake) . Nadya Ginsberg. If you are not familiar with her work, just ask around. She is smart, funny and such a sweetie to talk to as well. Her show just came from New York and is playing for two nights only! Check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118908794855576

Thang @Bedrock LA (1623 Allesandro Street). Off the chain for those who love the house music. Which seems to be making a comeback. Although it never left in my eyes. You wanna get your boogie on with some cool people!? If you know who Tony Powell, they run in the same tribes. Resident DJs Abdul Shakir & Jack Monforte. 10P – 5a. $7 cover before midnight, $10 cover after. Guest DJs all the time.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178531155529198

Saturday, 4/30:

Mother @Grand Star Jazz Club (949 Broadway) Now I went to the last one and it was amazing!! $5 BEFORE 11p; $10 after. DJs: Juanita More, Victor Rodriguez (CUB Scout, Brown And Serve), Phyllis Navidad and Trident (MOTHER, Club Flap).

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124358367641756

XY:XX @Blipsy Barcade (369 Western Ave.) It's a new party in LA loves, check it out and tell me what you think! DJs Dead, Leatherette & Special Guest Adam 16 (M/R/X,16 Days). Cash Only 21+ no cover!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207961359215688

Club Head @The Palms (8572 Santa Monica Blvd. W.Hollywood) “Prince is BACK in the US with his "Welcome 2 America" Tour. 2 celebrate this amazing return to the states, Club HEAD is back with a special "Welcome 2 America" Party!” DJ Myles Matisse brings U the music, videos and visuals of PRINCE and related including the productions of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will B N full effect 4 a night full of dance and funk...Minneapolis style! Special footage from his current tour will B on display as well!” $5 cover free street parking or $5 garage (next door).

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142604709139238

Sunday, 5/1:

AIDS Lifecycle Fundraiser @Eagle LA (4219 Santa Monica) From 3p to 8p.The Eagle Beer Bust / Fundraiser Benefiting Aids Lifecycle 10th Anniversary ride to end AIDS. 100% of all proceeds go directly to the Center's team come down and help the team meet their goal for this year's ride! $5 suggested donation. Benefactor: Larry Hymes (LA Gay & Lesbian Center). Hostess: Barbie-Q. DJs: Chris Bowen (Bears In Space, Cub Scout, Brutus, Brown & Serve), Scotty Coats (Rong / Dfa, Double-Fisted), Mr Chinn (Rong / Dfa, God Wrk)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212456565448063

Heart On @Airliner (2419 N Broadway) Art Show & Dance Party. 8:30 p- 2 a. 18 + $5 cover. Hosted by : Gingee. Fashion show By: Da Bidnez. Live Music: 9:00 RISC, 9:45 Destiny O'Dempsey, 10:30 The Doom Bloom, 11:15 Sunrise Owl, 12:00 UsCreatures, 12:45 Monster Island. DJ's: 8:30 Ian T (Heart On), 10:00 Brand B (Dirt Raid), 11:00 Da Bidnez FASHION Show, 12:00 Gingee (Magic Garage). Artists: Antwon Jackson, ARTsonist Woman, Arturo Barragan, Dani Redrum, Douglas Arthur Meyer, Elizabeth Aguilera, Fleurope, George Zadrack, Jake Keen, Jose Gomez, LoBo, Nikki Cross, Patrick McPheron, Robert Zea, Torodetupac, Xuxia.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138664596206359

Tuesday, 5/3:

Chambers @Croker Club (453 S. Spring -5th & Spring). DJs: Aaron Castle, Kim Anh, Total Freedom & Wu Tsang represent once a month at the Crocker Club . Free W/ RSVP: www.Chambersecrets.com.

Wasted on a Boy @ Cavern Club Theatre @ Casita Del Camp Restaurant (1920 Hyperion) Written and Performed by Sam Pancake. Directed By Drew Droege. TUES MAY 3/ WED MAY 4. 8 p. Tickets: $15.00 Pre-Sale, $20 At Door. Oe man show about his trials and tribulations! He is hilarious, can't wait to see!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141589299244954&ref=ts

Thursday, 5/5

Love & Sextera (11920 Jefferson in CulverCity)
www.loveandsexetera.eventbrite.com for showtimes & tickets. “This is a show about Love. This is a show about Sex. This is a show about everything in between. Two Stilt-Walking Emcees accompany each scene while discussing interesting sex facts, statistics and shocking stories from our culture and other culture’s sexual practices… all the while, falling in love. The daydreams, memories and experiences of the young boy and girl are played out by other performers acrobatically... massive Aerial Swings, a floating bed, a 20' Chinese Pole-Shower, Aerial Ropes, Fire-Dancers and Red Light Contortion are to name a few of the acts. At the end of the hour and a half show, there will be a Q and A session with four "Sexperts" who have credentials ranging from doctorates as an OBGYN to a Hollywood Madam.” I am intrigued, are you?

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162922013764790

Red Zebra @Crocker Club (453 S. Spring (5th & Spring). Another party that is off the hook for downtown. Get into it!











Here are the regular parties I recommend:

Weekly Hotplate:
Mondays: Mustache Mondays @Belascos (11th & Hill)
Tuesdays: Around the Way @the Down & Out (5th & Spring)
Wednesdays: Hang Together @Mountain Bar (Chinatown - 473 Gin Ling Way), Peachfuzz @Eagle
Thursdays: Lina Lecaro on www.Moheak.com at 6 p. To hear what she has to say!

Monthly Hotplate:
A Club Called Rhonda @El Cid (2nd Saturday of the month)
Bears in Space @Akbar (2nd Sunday of the month)
Brutus @Faultline (every 2nd Saturday)
Cub Scout @Eagle LA featuring the resident queen Lady Bear (1st Friday of the month)
Fuzzy @Three of Aces (every 2nd Friday)
Red Zebra @The Crocker Club (1st Thursday of the month) in downtown LA.
Brown & Serve@ The Mezz (every 3rd Friday of the month) in downtown LA.
Chambers @Crocker Club (1st Tuesday of the month) in downtown LA.
Otter Magic @The Saint (4th Friday of the month)
Goodie Tu-Shoes @El Cid (1st Sat of the month)
Hey Hey Hey @Down & Out (1st Friday of the month)
Downtown LA Artwalk (2nd Thursday of the month)

Other Club Hotplate:
Mondays: G-Spot @Here, Modish Mondays @Fubar
Tuesdays: Mr. Black @Avalon, Manhole @Motherlode, Drunk on Stage @Akbar, Cake Fight @ Sheedy's featuring Raquel Redd, Ms Luna & special guests, Dreamgirls @Rage
Wednesdays: Stripper Circus @Here, Libr8 @Fubar
Thursdays: Club Papi @Mickey’s, Club Nur @MJs, Big Fat D*ck (BFD) @Fubar, Shade @Falcon (7213 Sunset Blvd. @Poinsettia)
Fridays: Rehab with Detox @Hamburger Mary's Weho, Hype @Ultra Suede with Candis Cayne & Rhea Litre, Dance Bitch @Fubar
Saturdays: Stunning with Calpernia Addams & Delilah Demilo @Hamburger Mary's, Cherry Pop with Shokra @Ultra Suede, Duke @Fubar, Popstars @the Factory with Samantha Starr & Allusia, Dreamgirls @MJs

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR BE CANCELLED, BE WARNED. THIS IS WHAT I KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PRINT.

Thank you so much for letting me share just a little of what I know, and if I missed anyone, know that it is NEVER on purpose boo!





Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/MissBarbieQLA?ref=ts
Blog: http://BarbieQsHotplate.Blogspot.com/
Email: MissBarbieQLA@gmail.com

Thanks to all of you! xo baby xo, Barbie-Q


Also published in the THE WIGS! by Barbie-Q at WWW.ODYSSEYMAGAZINE.NET (http://www.odysseymagazine.net/home/?category_name=wigs) and in Gay West Hollywood (http://www.gaywesthollywood.com)