By Christopher Cappiello

Thursday, jan. 10

The Big Sleazy

Gilbert B. Weingourt has trained his expert eye (and lenses) on American life for more than four decades. In the 1990s he spent six years in New Orleans, capturing the sometimes outrageous sights of that unique town in his trademark black and white images. This winter, Café Marco hosts Mardi Gras, a new exhibition of Weingourt’s naughtier N’Awlins photos. Jan. 10-Feb. 21. Free. 1051 Havenhurst Dr., WeHo. www.exposedinblackandwhite.com

if this is the d list …

Gay fave Kathy Griffin takes her bawdy and bitchy brand of hilarity to the Kodak Theatre for three nights—hardly the hangout of a true D Lister. Armed with an Emmy (which Jesus didn’t help her win), expect the already outrageous girl to let loose like never before. Jan. 10-12. Thursday, Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. $35-60. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. www.kodaktheatre.com

Electric Youth

The Arena is ground zero for the 18-and-over pulsating pop party Tiger Heat with DJ Ray Rhodes. $8 cover. Every Thursday, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Hollywood Arena, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. www.clubtigerheat.com

Smack Attack

Gulp, don’t sip the cocktails served up tall, cold and free for five minutes each hour at Smack, the world’s fastest open bar. Every Thursday. Free. 9 p.m. O-Bar, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.tomwhitmanpresents.com

Can you feel the heat?

Ladies—in the mood for some Heat? Check out here lounge’s Thursday night party featuring loads of luscious lesbians and the illest mixes of your favorite hip-hop, Latin dance and reggaeton songs. 696 Robertson Blvd., WeHo. www.herelounge.com

The Wetter the better

Get an eyeful at Thursday night’s Wet-and-Wild Shorts Contest. Winner takes home $100—and most likely a few phone numbers. Eagle L.A., 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. (323) 669-9472 or www.eaglela.com

Friday, jan. 11

a spring breeze in winter

Jeffrey Sanker and Paul Nicholls freshen up the end of the week with Fresh Fridays at Eleven, a night with resident DJs Morningstar. 9 p.m. cocktails, 11 p.m. dancing. 8811 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.jeffreysanker.com

Pull Over

You won’t find any 18-wheelers, blue-plate specials or squawking CB radios at this Truck Stop—just a bunch of hotties dancing on the bar to the tunes of DJ Herrick Hell. Every Friday. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. www.herelounge.com

Saturaday, jan. 12

In an unbelievable confluence of landmark events, Dragstrip 66 marks its 15th birthday this month, while Kay Sedia (of Chico’s Angels fame) celebrates her Quinceañera, too! Don’t miss this mad, caliente dance blast, hosted by Gina Lotriman, with the masterful Paul V. behind the turntables. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $15 (discounts for cross dressing). Safari Sam’s, 5214 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. www.dragstrip66.com

Sunday, jan. 13

size does matter

Whoever said size doesn’t matter hasn’t been to here lounge on Sunday evenings for the big DJs, big drinks and big fun at Size. DJ Manny Lehman spins tonight, as the crowd celebrates Tom Whitman’s birthday bash in an Elevation 2008 pre-party. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. www.tomwhitman.com

not any given sunday

… But two Sundays a month, David Cooley and Jeffrey Sanker bring their sabbath dance party to Area. DJ Derek Monterio handles the sonic beats. Doors open 9 p.m. $10 after 10 p.m. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., WeHo. www.jeffreysanker.com

Monday, jan. 14

on the right foot

Start your week right with a stop at Eagle LA’s Monday Mayhem. Miss Kim keeps her “malicious margaritas” flowing till 9 p.m., when former IN coverboy Marcus takes over the bar. Free pool and the usual Eagle madness is part of the fun. 4 p.m.-closing. Free. 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. www.eaglela.com

Tuesday, Jan. 15

not your mama’s chippendales

If the Rat Pack was gay, they would have been the first in line for Lucky Devil Burlesque, the country’s only weekly male burlesque show created specifically for gay men. Co-produced by Tom Whitman and Ivan Kane, creator of Vegas’ Forty Deuce. Every Tuesday. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 cover. Forty Deuce, 5574 Melrose Ave., L.A. For VIP reservations, call (323) 465-4242, ext. 15.

Wednesday, jan. 16

less is more

Renowned American soprano Deborah Voigt snagged headlines for gastric bypass surgery a few years ago, but the slimmed-down diva has lost none of her vocal power. Tonight she puts aside Wagner and Strauss for Porter and Gershwin, singing a program of American standards and Broadway faves. 8 p.m. $55-125. Royce Hall, UCLA Campus. www.uclalive.org

Looking Fierce or Fiercely Looking

Club Girl Talk at Encounters in Pasadena offers transgenders, cross dressers and their admirers a night to mingle while DJ Tony spins top 40 and dance hits into the night. No Cover. 203 N. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. www.encountersnightclub.com

Go Metro

Get over the hump with Club Metro at Ultra Suede as DJ Ben drops the hottest hip-hop, reggaeton and R&B beats, and L.A.’s hottest go-go dancers shake their stuff. Free with guest list before 11 p.m. $7 otherwise. Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. (323) 769-6333

Sing Out, Louise

What better way to get over the mid-week hump than guzzling two-for-one drinks at Fiesta Cantina and captivating your friends with your own rockin’ renditions of old karaoke standards? Karaoke with Kenny, 10:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.karaokewithkenny.com

Set ‘em Up and Knock ‘em down

Half-price specials on some of the best-tasting cocktails in West Hollywood? We’re there. Don’t miss Wednesday nights at East/West Lounge with its Premium blend of two-for-one drink specials running from 9-10 p.m. and again from midnight-1 a.m. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.eastwestlounge.com

Thursday, jan. 17

you sound mahvelous!

So, we knew Lorenzo Lamas looked great, but who knew he sang, too? The playboy with the Hollywood pedigree (dad and mom are Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl) slips into the O.C. Performing Arts Center for four nights of intimate cabaret-style crooning. Note to fans: The 20th is his 50th birthday. Jan. 17-20. $62. Samueli Theater, OCPAC, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. www.ocpac.org

i see funny people

It’s LGBT night at the Hollywood Improv, with a roster of queer comics set for “Gays R Us.” Scheduled performers include Jennie McNulty, Bruce Daniels, Erin Foley, Poppy Champlain and Suzanne Westenhoefer. 8 p.m. $13. 8162 Melrose Ave., L.A. www.improv2.com

hot men from yemen

Thursday nights are Arabian nights at Club Fuel with Club Nur, L.A.’s only weekly LGBT Middle Eastern club night. Indulge in Lebanese and Armenian beers inside and the free hookah bar on the outdoor patio. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. www.clubnur.com

you can’t stop the beat

Join the one and only Jackie Beat as she hosts Thursday night karaoke at WeHo’s Hamburger Mary’s. $5 gets you a Texas maragarita or a martini. Refusing to sing gets you the wrath of Jackie. 8-11 p.m. No cover. 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.hamburgermarysweho.com

IN the land of women

Get your weekend started early with Platinum at East/West Lounge, bringing the sexiest birds out for a sophisticated Sapphic soiree. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.eastwestlounge.com

Friday, jan. 18

new options for a new year

The Life Group LA hosts a free, weekend-long workshop for people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. The POZ Life Weekend Seminar covers everything from new clinical trials and drug treatments to how to read a lab report. Free. Jan. 18-20. WeHo location given out at registration. Advance registration required at www.thelifegroupla.org.

Weekly Bible Study It Is Not

Join Tom Whitman for Drunk and Horny, West Hollywood’s sexy Friday night party at Fubar where DJ Josh Peace keeps the party bumpin’ with his hot mix of dirty pop, trashy house and party music. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 7994 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo. www.tomwhitman.com

Saturday, jan. 19

it’s not over till ...

L.A. Opera revives one of its most acclaimed productions this winter, remounting Richard Wagner’s epic Tristan und Isolde, featuring sets and costumes by artist David Hockney. Wagner reshaped the world of music with Tristan, experimenting with atonality and complex composition. Clocking in at almost five hours, this Tristan boasts Wagnerian specialists John Treleaven and Linda Watson in the title roles. Jan. 19-Feb. 10. $20-238. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. www.laopera.com

divas dishing

The latest installment in the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s “Conversations with Coco” series has drag favorite Coco Peru chatting with screen star Lesley Ann Warren tonight. Recent years have found Warren on some of our favorite programs, including Desperate Housewives and Will & Grace (as the giggly mistress of Will’s dad). 8 p.m. $20. Renberg Theatre at the Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Hlywd. www.lagaycenter.org

becoming jane

Catch a rare personal appearance by screen legend (and leftie from way back) Jane Fonda, as the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project honors the Oscar winner for her activism on behalf of women’s rights. Your ticket includes a wine and hors d’ouevres reception and an address from Barbarella herself. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $150. Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Blvd., WeHo. www.wrrap.org

So Effing Popular

Anybody who’s anybody will be at Popular—winner of the 2006 WeHo Award for best nightclub event. Half-price drink specials offered until 10:30 p.m. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Every Saturday. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. www.tomwhitman.com

Bumpin’ the night

Tune in to Indie 103.1 FM at midnight for Neon Noise with DJ Paul V. His weekly radio show features all the dirty electro, indie rock remixes and mashups you can shake a

stick at. It’s the next best thing to being at the club! www.myspace.com/smashmix

Sunday, jan. 20

king of the world

Twenty contestants from around the globe—from Norway to New Zealand, Israel to Ireland—come together tonight to compete for the title of International Mr. Gay. VIP tickets include entry to Scandal immediately following the competition. 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. competition. $100 VIP; $20 general admission. Music Box@Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. www.mrgaycompetition.com

scandalously long weekend

Following the Mr. Gay competition (see above), Scandal returns to the Music Box@Fonda for an all-night party celebrating the Monday holiday. Internationally known DJ Peter Rauhofer is on hand, along with DJ Tracy Young, to keep the kids going till daybreak. 10 p.m.-8 a.m. $50 presale; $60 at door. 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. www.mndevents.com

bpm for mlk

Celebrate the three-day weekend tonight at Avalon with Masterbeat’s BPM. DJ Tony Moran mans the turntables, while Josh Peace handles the upstairs patio. 9 p.m.-6 a.m. $40-60. 1737 Vine St., Hlywd. www.circuitticket.com

Knock Down, Drag Out

Grab a stiff bevy, sidle up to the stage and prepare for the sequins and double-sided tape to fly as your favorite drag divas battle it out for $4,000 in cash prizes as the 21st cycle of Drag Idol heats up. 10 p.m. Oasis, 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. www.oasis-nightclub.com

Cruise Control

Tonight’s hot spot is MJ’s, which hosts its Cruise T-Dance on Sundays from 5-9 p.m. DJ Quinn Callicott spins the best house music as loads of liquored-up hotties hit the dance floor. After 9 p.m., DJ Rick takes over, rewinding the party back to the crazy days of disco. 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. www.mjsbar.com

Monday, jan. 21

Mondays are a Drag

Drop in to here lounge for Here’s Jackie!, the Monday night show featuring that sharp-tongued chanteuse Jackie Beat, who will have you rolling with her sassy shenanigans. Tonight, Jackie welcomes DJ Paul V. who will keep the party bumping. 696 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo. www.herelounge.com

Tuesday, jan. 22

High-Octane Hangout

Looking to get your party on in the 818? Check out Club Fuel with its Twisted Tuesdays, Re-Fuel Thursdays, Commando Saturdays and Beer Bust Sundays. 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. www.clubfuel.us