Thursday's Scoop: Jackson Browne, Depraved Girls and Gay Men's Discussion Group

Greetings and welcome to City Scoop. Today is Thursday, May 10, the 131st day of 2012. Here’s what’s going on in West Hollywood today.

Doctor My Eyes

Jackson Browne, the singer/songwriter responsible for such hits as “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running on Empty,” “Boulevard,” and “Somebody’s Baby” offers an intimate show at Largo tonight and Friday starting at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.). Born in Germany, but raised in Highland Park, Browne was part of the early 1970s music scene that helped establish the Southern California country rock sound. The Largo website says the Thursday show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the Friday show. 

TRIBE Discussion Group

The monthly TRIBE discussion group for gay men will talk about social opportunities available for gay men beyond the bars, both virtual and physical. Discussion topics include why social space is important, the relationship between gay culture and physical gathering spaces and the relevancy of Pride parades and festivals, plus the opportunities and pitfalls of virtual space. TRIBE is free and meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room in .

Girls Guide to Depravity

Writer Heather Rutman has made a name for herself with her blog “The Girls Guide to Depravity.” Now she’s written a book based on that blog. Girls Guide to Depravity: How to Get Laid Without Getting Screwed is a sassy handbook comprised of fifty rules, how-to's, charts, graphs, quizzes and more for modern women trying to navigate the world's topsy-turvy dating scene. Rutman discusses and signs copies of her book at at 7 p.m.

Commission and Board meetings

The Performing Arts and Cultural Affairs Subcommittee meets at 5 p.m. in the Community Room in City Hall. View the agenda here. The Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. in the Community Room in City Hall. View the agenda here. The Rent Stabilization Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at West Hollywood Library. View the agenda here. 

Bands Playing in Town

• DragonForce with Holy Grail and Huntress at the Troubadour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• Symphony with Mellow Collision, Ice Cream Fire, Joaquin Teran and Cassandra Michaels at the Roxy Theatre. Show starts at 7:15 p.m.
• The FountNhead with Ruby Eyes, The Gallery, and The Cocanuts at the Viper Room. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
• Mureau with The Inner Bright and Rise of the Martyrs at the Whiskey a Go Go. Doors open at 8 p.m.
• Rolling Radio with Romps at the Roxy Theatre. Show starts at 8:30 p.m.

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