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Wednesday's Scoop: Jane Lynch, Bill Maher, Black Diversity and Queer Art
Comics Jane Lynch, Bill Maher and more tell jokes to benefit PETA. Special screening of the 1974 documentary "Black Is . . . Black Ain't" at the Weho Library and queer art discussion at the Schindler House.
Greetings and welcome to City Scoop. Today is Wednesday, June 13, the 165th day of 2012. Here’s what’s going on in West Hollywood today.
The way our society treats animals is no laughing matter, yet a group of comedians manages to find humor in it nonetheless at the annual “Stand Up for Animals” show. Comics Bill Maher, Jane Lynch, Carol Leifer, Jeffrey Ross and Marc Maron are scheduled to perform, while Fred Willard serves as host. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the . Proceeds benefit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
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Director Marlon Riggs’ 1974 documentary Black Is . . . Black Ain’t screens as part of the One City/One Pride series. A searing film that rejoices in black diversity, Black Is . . . Black Ain’t offers important insights into sexism, patriarchy, homophobia, colorism and cultural nationalism in the black family, church and other black institutions. The screening starts at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber in , followed by a panel discussion. The screening is free.
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For a discussion of queer art and literature, the Schindler House is the place to be as the MAK Center for Art and Architecture presents “Q.E.D.: Part 2, Authentic Object.” A writer, an artist and a critic will have a discussion about contemporary issues facing queer art and literature. The conversation starts at 7 p.m. at the , 835 N. Kings Road. $7 per person.
“Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are” is the discussion topic for the second meeting of “SHE,” the new lesbian discussion group. Designed to provide an open space to build relationships, engage in dialogue and find creative solutions for issues currently facing lesbians, the group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room in the . Free.
The Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in . Items on the agenda include an Urban Forest Management Plan and the Capital Works Plan for the fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14. The meeting is open to the public.
Bands Playing in Town
- Borgata Mob at Roxy Theater. Show starts at 7:15 p.m.
- Lil’ Kim with Toni Monroe, Yung Charlie Shannon B and 20 Sizzle at the Key Club. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
- Future Villains with Christian Martucci and Beta Wolf at the Viper Room. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 13 with Deathtrap America, Davey Suicide, Solace in Nothing and Wreckin Katz at the Whisky a Go Go. Show starts at 8 p.m.
- Phantom Planet with Haim at the Troubadour. Doors open at 8 p.m.
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