By John Hobbs

Friday, June 2

The Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus will be Raising their Voices to honor California Sen. Sheila Kuehl and AT&T’s Michael-Jon Smith with Voice awards before breaking out in song for their Premiere! show. 2006 Voice Awards, $100. 6 p.m. USC, Nazarian Hall, L.A. Premiere! $25. 8 p.m. USC, Newman Hall, L.A. For tickets, call (800) MEN-SING or visit www.gmcla.org.

No, but seriously folks, in his one-man show, Doin' Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House: How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement!, Peter Toscano takes on the fabled 12-step gay-reversal programs—with hilarious results! Space at Fountain End, 3929 Fountain Ave., L.A. For more information, call (323) 856-6168.

Watching soaps on TV is so, like, yesterday. Witness the live-action tales of greed, murder, corruption, sex, and even more sex at Double Feature: Hospital! & SCANDAL. $12. Every Friday night through Aug. 4. 10 p.m. ACME Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea, L.A. (323) 525-0202.

Do you believe in magic? You will after the Naked Magicians dazzle you with their stunning wands and expert sleights of hand. $25. June 2-4. Hudson Backstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. For tickets, www.nakedmagicians.com.

Looking for something cheap and tawdry? Be a Whore! every Friday night with go-go boys and $1 shots. $5 cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Fuel, 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, visit www.tattletalepromotions.com.

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 Josh Peace. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.herelounge.com.

Saturday June 3

Shake your Bootie as DJs Paul V., Adrian, The Mysterious D, and CRFTP mash up your favorite tracks at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. For more information, see www.bootiela.com

There’s nothing like the thrill of a home run, the smell of fresh roasted peanuts, and the spectacle of those sexy players swaggering around in those tight pants! Check out the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Softball Swingout from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hjelte Sports Complex, 16200 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Call (323) 860-7323 to get your tickets.

Bring a hearty appetite and wear loose-fitting pants for the 15th Annual A Taste of L.A., featuring food and wine from some of L.A.’s finest eateries. Proceeds go to L.A. Shanti. $95. 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. For tickets, see www.shoplashanti.com.

Check out the line-up of professional hoop dancers, palm readers, numerologists, and even massage therapists at this Spirit Moves fund-raiser with proceeds going to The Ray. $15. 7:30 p.m. Bala Yoga, 145 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. For more information, see www.theray.org.

DJ Rafael M spins mesmerizing medleys of tribal music on Saturday nights for Anthem. $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. every Saturday. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

First Star invites you to Come Be A Kid Again at its annual benefit. Star Jones Reynolds will host the event, which will bestow honors upon Todd Wagner, Pierce Brosnan, and his wife Keely Shaye Smith. Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. For tickets, call (310) 201-5333.

Sunday, June 4

Looking for a faithful friend who will wear a collar and enjoys heavy petting? Cruise over to Manchester Park for California’s largest pet adoption festival hosted by the Best Friends Animal Society. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 7000 Manchester Ave., Westchester. For more information, see www.bestfriends.org/la.

Grab a cocktail and listen to Rudy de la Mar warble tunes at The Other Side on Sunday evenings. 2538 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, see www.flyingleapcafe.com.

Nothing says Sunday like kicking back and drinking your weight in tequila at Margarita Sundays with DJ Nicholas. $2 margaritas and domestic beer from 3-7 p.m. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

The lights may have gone down on the American Idol stage until next January, but don’t despair. Check out the Country and Western Drag Idol at Oasis Nightclub, 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. For more information, see www.oasis-nightclub.com.

Whoever said size doesn’t matter hasn’t been to here lounge on Sunday nights for the big DJs, big drinks, and bigger fun. Size with DJ Josh Peace. Doors open at 4 p.m. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, visit www.herelounge.com.

You might just meet that nice Jewish boy you’re mother is always pressuring you about at Mamaloschen, a musical tribute to the Yiddish heritage taking place at Kol Ami, 1200 N. La Brea Ave., W. Hlywd. For reservations, call (323) 606-0996.

Monday, June 5

Get involved! Take a stand! And meet others! The Latino Men’s Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Wall Las Memorias, 111 N. Ave. 56, L.A. Call (323) 257-1056 for more information.

The rhythm is gonna get you at Sound and Vision, an eclectic mix of new tunes, new wave, classic rock, and twisted videos. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

That buxom beauty Jackie Beat will have you rolling with her sassy shenanigans as host of Micky’s Showgirls on Monday nights at 10:30 p.m. Micky’s, 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.mickys.com.

Start your week off right with a slew of martinis at 2-for-1 night at Hamburger Mary’s, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (323) 654-3800 or visit www.hamburgermarysweho.com.

Life is a full-on cabaret at The Gardenia as Deborah Shulman sings tunes from her latest CD, 2 For the Road, every Monday in June. 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. Reservatons can be made by calling (323) 467-7444.

Tuesday, June 6

Don’t miss PBS’s The Great Pink Scare, which follows the story of a terrible gay witch-hunt that occurred in 1960 in a small idyllic college town. The movie begins at 10 p.m.

Looking to get your party on in the 818? Check out Club Fuel with its Twisted Tuesdays, Re-Fuel Thursdays, and Beer Bust Sundays. 11608 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, call (818) 506-0404.

Rimjob—the name says it all, huh? Arrive early to avoid the line. $6. MJ’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 660-1503 or see www.mjsbar.com.

Wednesday, June 7

Don’t f*ck with her fellas. This ain’t her first time at the rodeo. Though it might be her first time hosting Legendary Bingo. Christian Greenia plays the wire hanger-hating Joan Crawford as Hamburger Mary’s celebrates the DVD release of Mommie Dearest:The Hollywood Royalty Edition. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (323) 654-3800.

Instead of riding the sofa all night long, why not head over to the Faultine for TVOD? Watch twisted comedy clips and music videos while imbibing an endless supply of brew during the beer bust. 4216 Melrose Ave., L.A. For more information, call (323) 660-0889.

The only thing sexier than a man in uniform is over 350 of them! That’s the expected turnout for the 10th annual International Criminal Justice Diversity Symposium, a five-day conference providing LGBT peace officers specialized training. $150. Hyatt Sunset Hotel, 8401 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, visit the Web site www.losangeleslegal.org.

With his boyish good looks, shaggy blond locks, and enormous package, Peter Berlin was the ultimate sex symbol in the ‘70s. Check out Jim Tushinski’s award-winning documentary, That Man: Peter Berlin as part of the Outfest Wednesdays Series. 7:30 p.m. Rigler Theater at the Egyptian, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. For more information, see www.outfest.org.

They come from the land down under. At Walkabout of Wine, wine lovers will get the savor the flavor of 25 of Australia’s top-rated wines, rarely available in the United States. $25. 5-6:30 p.m. Tastings Restaurant, 69930 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage. For reservations, call (760) 324-4044.

Thursday, June 8

The Hollywood Museum is celebrating Gay Pride with a brand new exhibit, Idols of Gay Hollywood, which features hundreds of items from Hollywood’s gay history. Through July 30. 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hlywd. For more information, see www.thehollywoodmuseum.com.

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

Let’s get dirty with DJ Tony Powell, spinning every week at Dirty Dirty House. $4. Akbar, 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. For more information, call (323) 665-6810.

The Arena is ground zero for the 18+ 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. For more information, visit www.arenanightclub.com.

Feast your eyes on the young hotties at College Thursdays with WeHo’s only XXX male revue hosted by Anthony Cortez. Micky’s, 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, see www.mickys.com.

Boudoir du Burlez is WeHo’s new Thursday night hotspot. $10 cover. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Palms, 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (310) 652-1595.

Friday, June 9

You don’t have to climb Mt. Everest to reach the Valley of the Dolls this Friday night. Simply head over to the Renberg Theatre at the Village for an all-star reading of Jacqueline Susann’s best-selling novel. Two shows only, 8 p.m. June 9 & 10. 1125 N. McCadden Pl., L.A. For tickets, call (323) 467-2002.

Looking to Pimp your pride? The party’s jumping at Hollywood’s Ivar with three rooms of pumping music to get your body shakin’. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. For more information, see www.lapimp.com.

The party is jumping at SX Fridays with DJ Tom Walker and a special VIP-only open bar. $6 cover. 9 p.m. Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call (323) 654-0396.

Come out to Cheap & Easy Friday, where the men are taut and tart. $1 draft specials and 50-cent buffalo wings. $6 cover. 21 and over. Oasis Nightclub, 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. For more information, call (909) 920-9590 or visit www.oasis-nightclub.com

Saturday, June 10

This sure ain’t your mama’s prom. Grab a same-sex date, strap on a cumberbund, and join DJ Paul V for Dragstrip 66’s Gay Prom. The Echo, 1151 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park. For more information, see www.dragstrip.com.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of AIDS, panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in Brentwood. Drop by to pay tribute to the half-million Americans lost to AIDS. Afterward, cheer on the AIDS/Lifecyclists as they finish their seven-day trek from San Francisco. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Veterans Building, Brentwood. For more information, see www.aidslifecycle.com.

Wondering where the party’s at on Pride Saturday? Look no further. Manny Lehman and DJ Tony Moran are hosting Wonderland, an enormous outdoor fete, taking place on the Paramount Studios backlot.7 p.m.-3 a.m. Paramount Studios, 780 N. Gower, L.A. For more information, see www.tomwhitmanpresents.com.

You don’t have to be in New York to take in a captivating cabaret show. Los Angeles’ venue for great cabaret is La Boheme Restaurant, which, on June 10, will take over for Mark’s Restaurant as the new backdrop for Upright Cabaret. Second Saturday each month. $15. 10 p.m. 8400 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, check out www.uprightcabaret.com.

Balance your yin with your yang at Spirit Moves, which features top spiritual DJs, performances, ecstatic chanting, and meditation. $15. Every Saturday 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bala Yoga, 145 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Call (323) 939-6424 or visit www.balayoga.net.

Anybody who’s anybody will be at Popular on Saturdays dancing to the pop music and ogling the go-go boys and girls. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. here lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. Visit tomwhitmanpresents.com for more information.

Get your buns ready. Jumbo Hot Dog is plumper, juicier, and meatier than ever—and you won’t even have to worry about all those nasty nitrates. 9 p.m. Club 7969, 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For more information, call call (323) 654-0280.

Sunday, June 11

Put your best foot forward and get over to the Skirball Center for the Actor’s Fund’s 10th Annual Tony Awards Bash, which will be honoring the legendary Liza Minnelli with a Lifetime Achievement Award. $200 per ticket. 3:30 p.m. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. For tickets, call (323) 933-9266, ext. 54.

The artsy set shouldn’t miss the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Hockney exhibition. The collection of over 150 portraits of the openly-gay artist’s friends, family, and lovers give visitors an unprecedented peek into his personal life. $9. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. For more information, see www.lacma.org.

Monday, June 12

What happens when you are shipped off to a gay-away camp only to find the same-sex love of your life? Find out at the Point Foundation’s star-studded benefit, featuring a special reading of Save Me, a ground-breaking new film by Judith Light. 6:30 p.m. Director’s Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., L.A. For ticket information, see www.thepointfoundation.org.