This article is from Odyssey Magazine (came out July 15, 2011) with other events added in! Click on the links to go to the pages on FaceBook. (Not all events haveFaceBook events.)
Remember to take a look to the right of my page for weekly hotplate and monthly hotplate parties around town!
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Hello my loves. I have something to get off my chest if you will. I have been accused of not supporting our community (I support not only the gay community, but the artists' community as a whole) by some people. Now if you know me, please know that I am always excited by hearing about peoples projects, upcoming gigs and things we are working on. If you know me, you will know I encourage everyone to be the best they can be. Now this person doesn't really know me does he? I think a lot of times we forget how to encourage each other. I am not talking about sex or being brave in the dating world (a whole other topic) but as artists, we are forgetting to actually be happy for another artist who is working their butts off just as you are to hone their craft.
Comedy, music, singing, dancing, acting, directing, writing, producing, the list goes on of the people in my life who are creating night and day. The light shines in their eyes when they talk about it, there is an extra step in their walk when they walk away and my heart fills up with pride that they are doing what they love to do. Do you see it in them. Do you see it in yourself? So if I am able to I try to go to their events. Do you make the effort to go to another person's event (not to just pass out fliers for your own event) but take a look at the event.
The work that was involved, the people involved shining as they do their thing? The dedication they have for their own event? I try to go to as many as possible. I post, I go up to them and congratulate them on a job well done. Artist to artist. Create baby create. Nuff said.
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So what else is going on around LA that Miss Barbie-Q recommends you may ask?
Tuesday, 7/19:
Cabaret @Sheddys Public Parlour (361 S. Fairfax) Known as one of the best little drag shows around. Miss Barbie-Q will be joining Raquel Redd and Ms Luna with special guests for my first time performing! Looking forward to serving it well!
Wednesday, 7/20:
Broadway Baby! @The Palms (8572 Santa Monica Blvd.) Featuring Dani Kay, Sparkle Stone, Ms. Luna, Raquel Redd and Miss Barbie-Q! You know you love them as much as we do! Some come, have some drinks and sing along with us to live!
Thursday, 7/21:
Kissed By the Devil LA @The Falcon (7213 Sunset) “Kissed by the Devil is an emotional and riveting drama that tears at your heart-strings. Although Oakland Hill is a well known, late night radio personality, her life is far from storybook. She spends most of her time caring for her mentally ill brother Michael, who witnessed their father commit an unimaginable act. ” Starring Khadijah Karriem, Karen Malina White, Shaun Baker, Victor Williams and Grover Coulson. Written and Directed by M. Legend Brown (PoorChild Films). Produced by Sharice Henry Chasi (Starving Actors Films), William Brown and Eric King. Executive Producer Judith Ciancio. Director of Photography Michael Ciancio (Electric Light and Power). Tickets are $10.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103371289757528
Friday, 7/22:
Otter Magic @The Saint Bar (1235 Vine Street) Awesome party brought to you by Victor Rodriguez and Susan in Accounting (Happy Happy Birthday Mike!) Hosed by Vik Victorious. Special guest DJ Bryan Wilson and the wonderful Joe Faron! Door Boy: Joe Faron. One of my fave parties. $5 cover love.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118126648277127
Dripped Trunk Show & Fashion Soiree @Pop Tart Gallery (3023 W. 6th Street) A new bi monthly party that has music and the newest fashions. Hosted by guest Marco Marco and the House of Infinite Radness! Curated by: Ggeisha. Know that gold link necklace I wear all the time? Got it at the first one, come and get something fierce the people will gag over! With DJs: Brand B (dirtRAID), Comrade Stefan, Rolando Alvarez. Fashions by: DimePiece, Sophia Morte, Miss Wax, Kittinhawk, S.O.B Clothing, Cowgirl Heaven, Euphoric Gold, Trillery, Marina Fini, nineteentwentynine and Bea Line Jewelry.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114793128613250
Big Bad Wolf & Shawn Morales 33rd B-Day celebration (Happy Birthday Shawn!) @Faultline (4216 Melrose). DJ Ryan Jones. Dirty boys and dirty music to go with it. FREE before 10p $5 after.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165329303520340
Grand Performances Double Punch Night! (350 S Grand Ave.) Double punch loves! In the afternoon (12-3p) you got Meklit Hadero “Ethiopian-born, San Francisco-based Meklit Hadero is a soulful singer-songwriter whose music encompasses a variety of influences – jazz, soul, hip-hop, art-rock and folk traditions from the Americas and her East African homeland.” THEN that night (8p – 11p) you got Joaquin "Joe" Claussell “ and his six-piece band, giving them leeway to remix and create a new vibe for classic recordings by such Latin funk/salsa/merengue greats as, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto and Celia Cruz. Palenke Soultribe shares the stage with a mix of electronica, pop, rock and Colombian folk sounds, all driven by turntables and looped laptop grooves. Hosted by Raul Campos of KCRW. ALL FREE!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184288781622710
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144832845589973
Saturday, 7/23:
Trans Pride LA Inaugural Party @Plummer Park (7377 Santa Monica Blvd.) Sponsored by the Christopher Street West/LA Pride folks! Performers like LaVonna Harris and others! Dinner - Community Awards and more! Come out loves! 5:30p – 8:00p. FREE!
http://www.facebook.com/TransUnity?sk=info
Bloomfest 2011 @The Arts District (Downtown Arts District of Los Angeles centered at 3rd Street and Traction Avenue) Enjoy indie music on the KCRW Stage, great brews by Wurstküche and Angel City Brewing, arts & crafts, good food, and eco-friendly fun. 2p-10p. FREE.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120676678013898
Space Roller Disco @World On Wheels (4645 ½ Venice Blvd. 90012) 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=188539714535402
Rising Up and Shout @Solidarity Ink (1749 North Main St.) Gay artist presenting their works. Artists are: Manuel Acevedo, Anthony Castro, Edgar Flores, Edgar Ruiz and Hector Silva. FREE!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222526797785471
Sunday, 7/24:
Shh...@Akbar (4356 Sunset Blvd) A new party brought to you by DJ Eric Adams and Miss Barbie-Q. Think old school backyard BBQ with friends. Singing, lots of dancing and loads of fun. See you there!
Juicy T @The Falcon (7213 Sunset) A fun event with people who know how to throw a party! DJ Michel Pelletier (Montreal-Atlanta-LA) & DJ David Banjela (Mexico-LA). Love them with Raquel Redd performing and hosting! 21+ $10 cover.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202800736439427
Monday, 7/25:
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. This month's performances by: Xavier Axelson, Kate Gilbert, Sky Palkowitz, Steve Young, Pablo Prince, Ofelia del Corazon, Ian MacKinnon, Raspin Stuwart, West Seegmiller. Hosted by: Ian MacKinnon. Love him! $5 cover.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117382625021699
PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR BE CANCELLED, BE WARNED. THIS IS WHAT I KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PRINT.
FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS, LINKS TO THE EVENTS and TO KNOW WHERE I AM MAKING AN APPEARANCE NEXT – GO TO MY BLOG LOVES!!
More postings coming as I get them in!
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!
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Thanks to all of you! xo baby xo, Barbie-Q
