Your Voice Matters — Vote! West Hollywood’s Next Election is June 2

Register to Vote by May 18

The City of West Hollywood’s Special Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 to fill one seat on the West Hollywood City Council.

Help us spread the word! West Hollywood residents who are not already registered to vote must register by Monday, May 18, 2015 to participate in the election. You should re-register if you have moved, if you have had a change in marital status, or if it has been awhile since you registered. Remember that Provisional and Vote-by-Mail ballots are verified using your signature — so update your voter registration to ensure that your vote counts.

Register online — There is a link to register to vote on the City’s website at www.weho.org/elections  which will take you to the California Secretary of State’s Voter Registration page to register online.

Vote by Mail — The Vote by Mail period begins on Monday, May 4, 2015 and ends Tuesday, May 26, 2015; Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed directly to individuals who complete the application at www.weho.org/elections.

Find your polling place — If you prefer to vote on Election Day, June 2, find your polling place at www.lavote.net/locator.

For more information, call the City of West Hollywood City Clerk’s Office at (323) 848-6409, visit the City’s Elections page at www.weho.org/elections.

                                  

WeHo@30: Young City, Vibrant Heritage — A Photographic Exhibition of Historically Designated Resources in West Hollywood, Through May 15

As part of the 30th Anniversary of Cityhood, the City of West Hollywood presents a photographic exhibition of historically designated resources in West Hollywood. To date, the City has designated a total of 83 historic and cultural resources throughout the City. This exhibit features a selection of such buildings, photographed by Tony Coehlo.

WeHo@30: Young City, Vibrant Heritage is on-display at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. It runs through Friday, May 15, 2015. Admission is free and is open to the public.

For more information on the City’s Current and Historic Preservation Planning Division, or about this and other library exhibitions, please visit www.weho.org/historic or www.weho.org/arts.

 

New Cityline Schedule Changes will Take Effect on May 1

Cityline is the City of West Hollywood’s free shuttle service available to the general public, which offers a friendly alternative to larger modes of public transit. On Friday, May 1, 2015, new Cityline schedule changes will take effect. These changes were made to improve efficiency and schedule reliability.

Details will be available on the City’s website at www.weho.org/cityline. Copies of updated timetables will also be available at West Hollywood City Hall, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, West Hollywood Library, and Plummer Park.

Cityline operates Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Real-time Cityline arrival information can also be viewed at www.nextbus.com.

For additional information, please call (323) 848-6370.

 

9th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, May 1 to May 3

This year’s West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference will kick-off on Friday, May 1, 2015 and will continue with a weekend of events, panels, and workshops through Sunday, May 3, 2015 at locations throughout the West Hollywood Library.

On Friday, May 1, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., the conference will begin with a Power Networking Breakfast at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. There is a suggested $10 donation — or of new or used handbags to benefit Dress for Success Worldwide-West.

The conference Kick-Off Event will take place on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theatre, located at 8687 Melrose Avenue. The evening event will feature special guest speakers such as Sandra Fluke, Attorney and Women’s Rights Advocate, and an exclusive screening of The Hunting Ground. The event is free.

On Saturday, May 2, 2015, the conference will run from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. at locations throughout the West Hollywood Library and Park Complex, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. There will be dynamic speakers, informative panels, valuable resources, expert-led trainings, and an exhibitor area. General conference tickets range from $35 to $45 with advance registration; tickets will be $55 on the day of the conference. Tickets for seniors and full-time students are $15. Ticket prices include meals.

On Sunday, May 3, 2015, the Conference Finale will run from 1 p.m. to
6 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. There will be an inspiring program celebrating the advancement and achievements of women.

To purchase advance tickets or for more information about the Women’s Leadership Conference events please visit www.weho.org/wlc.

For more information regarding the West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference 2015, please call (323) 848-6840.

 

SEEfest 2015: 10th Annual Festival of Films from Southeast Europe,  May 1 to May 7

SEEfest 2015 will screen 45 films from more than 15 countries across Southeast Europe. There will be comedies and romances, and the themes will cover diverse topics, demographics and ages, including WWI, young rebels turned entrepreneurs, spunky seniors — even fencing champions.

Everyone is welcome to attend. West Hollywood residents will enjoy discounted tickets to all shows and may attend screenings within West Hollywood free of charge. General admission is $10. Admission for students, seniors, West Hollywood residents, and Friends of the Goethe is $5. The Shorts program is free.

West Hollywood artists and filmmakers are also invited to attend the Business of Film Conference on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9 a.m. at the Goethe-Institut free-of-charge, followed by a networking brunch.

SEEfest 2015 is presented through a grant from the City of West Hollywood through its Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.

For additional information and to RSVP, please visit www.seefest.org. For information about other West Hollywood arts programs, visit www.weho.org/arts.

For more information, please call (213) 290-5453 or email info@seefilmla.org.

 

Russian Arts and Culture Week, May 2 to May 9

The 14^th Annual Russian Arts and Culture Week will take place Saturday, May 2, 2015 to Saturday, May 9, 2015. Russian Arts and Culture Week has become an integral part of the Russian speaking community and the entire City of West Hollywood — the cultural and creative identity of the Russian-speaking community is embodied in visual arts, history, and language.

For additional information, please visit www.weho.org/russian or contact Tatiana Rodzinek at trodninek@weho.org or at (323) 848-6826.

 

National Travel and Tourism Week and National Small Business Week,  May 2 to May 10

The City of West Hollywood, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Visit West Hollywood, the West Hollywood Design District, and the Sunset Strip Business Association are working together to get the word out about two exciting nationwide events in May, which will locally celebrate West Hollywood as a travel destination and support the City’s small business community.

National Travel and Tourism Week takes place from Saturday, May 2, 2015 to Sunday, May 10, 2015. Tourists from all over the globe visit West Hollywood for its iconic destinations such as The Sunset Strip and historic Route 66 and this nationwide week of recognition serves to champion a wide cross section of travel and tourism professionals.

National Small Business Week takes place from Monday, May 4, 2015 to Friday, May 8, 2015. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. The City of West Hollywood’s Arts & Economic Development Division creates and manages a range of programs that support and develop a vibrant local economy, including supporting small businesses.

For more information about travel and tourism and small businesses in the City of West Hollywood, please contact Laura Minnich, Economic Development Analyst, at (323) 848-6402.

 

Russian Arts and Culture Week Kick-Off: Bike & Bites – Russian/WeHo Edition, May 2

The best of two worlds — food and fitness. Add-in a rich Russian culinary culture and toss them together and you have Bikes & Bites: Russian/WeHo Edition. This excursion is presented in both Russian and English and the best part is that it is guilt-free — burn calories and cycle to different areas of the city to sample the most delicious delicacies West Hollywood has to offer.

Bikes & Bites: Russian/WeHo Edition will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015; check-in is at 10:30 a.m. and departure is at 11 a.m. The meeting spot is at Bikes and Hikes, located at 8743 Santa Monica Boulevard. On this adventure, participants will pedal along landmarks of West Hollywood and to places that represent the Russian community. West Hollywood’s top Russian chefs will be preparing special bites for the group to sample. The tour is free for the first 25 people (special thanks to Bikes and Hikes).

For additional information, please visit www.weho.org/russian.

To RSVP please contact Tatiana Rodzinek at trodninek@weho.org or at (323) 848-6826. 

 

SASSAS soundSpark Music Series for Young Children Features Nicholas Deyoe, May 2

soundSpark is a monthly music series for young children featuring solo and duo performances by emerging artists. soundSpark events are free and take place on the first Saturday of each month at the West Hollywood Library Children’s Theatre, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard.

This month’s soundSpark performer is Nicholas Deyoe. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12 p.m. soundSpark is made possible through a grant from the City of West Hollywood through its Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.

For more information, please visit www.sassas.org/calendar or www.weho.org/arts, or call (323) 848-6377.

 

The Wizard of Oz — Presented in Russian and English, May 2

The L.A. Puppet Theater Tree of Wonders presents The Wizard of Oz performed with handmade puppets and hand painted backdrops. Meet a little girl named Ellie (in the English version, she is Dorothy) who wants to get home, a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. The Wizard of Oz is a beautiful fairytale about good and evil, friendship and magic, and the extraordinary adventures of ordinary characters. Admission is free.

The Wizard of Oz will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in Rooms 1 and 2.

For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6501.

 

Russian Arts and Culture Festival, May 3

The Russian Arts and Culture Festival is a day of family-friendly events celebrating the rich culture and heritage of the over 500,000 members of the Los Angeles region’s Russian speaking community. The Festival is free to the public and will include a day of entertainment, music, food vendors, Russian crafts and jewelry, and numerous local exhibitors.

The Festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Admission is free. There will be Puppet Theater on Wheels at 11 a.m.; a Grand Opening Ceremony at 11:30 a.m.; the Annual Children’s Concert from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and an Annual Gala Concert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This event is presented by the City of West Hollywood’s Russian Advisory Board.

For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6501.

 

Film Screening: The Desert of Forbidden Art, May 5

How does art survive in a time of oppression? During the Soviet rule, artists who stayed true to their vision were executed, sent to mental hospitals, or sent to Gulags. In The Desert of Forbidden Art young Igor Savitsky is inspired. He pretends to buy state-approved art but, instead, he daringly rescues 40,000 forbidden fellow artists’ works and creates a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan, far from the watchful eyes of the KGB.

A screening of The Desert of Forbidden Art will take place as part of Russian Arts and Culture Week. The screening will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure.

For additional information, please visit www.weho.org/russian or contact Tatiana Rodzinek at trodninek@weho.org or at (323) 848-6826.

 

10th Annual Russian Community Awards Presentation, May 5

The Russian Advisory Board of the City of West Hollywood has established three awards to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that have had a positive impact and bettered the lives of members of the Russian-speaking community in West Hollywood and the Los Angeles region.

The awards will be presented at an official ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure.

WeHoTV, which provides access to coverage of City government meetings, issues, and informational programming, will host coverage of the 10th Annual Russian Community Awards Presentation on the City’s WeHoTV channels and from the City’s website at www.weho.org/wehotv. WeHoTV programs are available to Time Warner Cable customers within the City of West Hollywood on channel 10. AT&T U-verse customers across Southern California can access WeHoTV on channel 99.

For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6501.

 

The PickUp Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Special Service, May 5

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., The PickUp, West Hollywood’s Free Nighttime Ride, will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The special holiday service is part of a recently implemented plan to expand PickUp service to include popular nightlife holidays.

The PickUp offers a safe and convenient way to get to a destination in the City of West Hollywood on Fridays and Saturdays (and popular nightlife holidays!) from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The PickUp is free (and fun!). It travels along Santa Monica Boulevard in a four-mile loop with 10 stops in each direction between Robertson Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. It arrives at stops every 15 minutes and the music thumps to beat mixes by DJ Derek Monteiro.

Visit The PickUp online at www.weho.org/wehopickup

For additional information about the The PickUp, please call (323) 848-6454 or check out The PickUp’s social media pages on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wehopickup and on Twitter: @wehopickup.

 

Women and Books Club to Discuss Off Course, May 5

The WAB Club (Women and Books) is a monthly book club, which meets to discuss books written by women authors. This month’s discussion is the book Off Course by Michelle Huneven. It will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Admission is free.

Women And Books is sponsored by the City of West Hollywood’s Women’s Advisory Board.

For more information, please email carlabrowning@hotmail.com, call (310) 652-5340 or visit www.weho.org/wab.

 

Outfest West Hollywood Series: Slap Her, She’s French, May 6

Director Melanie Mayron’s outrageous high school farce Slap Her, She’s French will screen for the first time in Los Angeles in the original uncensored version that was never released to theaters. It stars Piper Perabo of Imagine Me and You and Covert Affairs.

The screening will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure.

The Outfest West Hollywood Series is presented with the support of the City of West Hollywood through its Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.

Tickets are $10 for general admission or $6 for Outfest members.

For more info and to purchase tickets, please visit www.outfest.org/weho-series. 

 

Inspired by America, May 7

Flaviyake is an electro pop singer and songwriter. Her name is a hybrid of her Latin name Flavia (meaning ‘golden, blonde’) and Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, who became her favorite designer after she attended his exhibition at the Barbican Centre in London in 2010.

Inspired by America is an event presented in both Russian and English. It will bring diverse cultures together through the power of music. It will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Admission is free. Validated parking is available.

The event is co-sponsored by The Songwriting School of Los Angeles. 

For more information, please visit www.thesongwritingschool.com.

For additional information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6826.

 

The Russian Comedy Club, May 8

Join us for an evening of comedy as part of the 14th Annual Russian Arts and Culture Week. The Russian Comedy Club will take place on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard.

For additional information, please visit www.weho.org/russian or contact Tatiana Rodzinek at trodninek@weho.org or at (323) 848-6826.

 

The 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, May 9

The City of West Hollywood’s Victory in Europe Day ceremony will honor Russian-speaking community members who are veterans of the Soviet military of WWII and who have contributed socially, culturally, and civically to the City of West Hollywood.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Admission is free.

The event is sponsored by the City of West Hollywood’s Russian Advisory Board. For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6826.

 

‘Aging in Place’ Human Services Commission Special Meeting, May 9

The City of West Hollywood is developing a strategic plan on Aging in Place to help the City evolve as a place where aging is embraced, and where people can remain in the housing of their choice as long as possible. Community members are invited to participate in a special meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2015, to share their ideas and discuss ways the City can accomplish these goals.

The plan will build on existing policies and programs, such as arts and cultural events, developing “lifespan-friendly” housing, senior services, and approaches to wellness.

The meeting will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood Park Auditorium, 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Lunch will be provided, and an Innovations Fair will follow from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free validated parking will be available in the five-story parking structure.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jeff Book at jbook@weho.org or at (323) 848-6471.

If you are interested but unable to attend, please participate in an online survey on Aging in Place, posted on the City’s community engagement website, www.engageweho.org .

 

Lost in Lvov, May 9

Lost in Lvov brings to life several generations of an educated Jewish family as it transitions from the former Soviet Union (Lvov, Ukraine) to a new life in America. A biographical, multimedia storytelling experience, Lost in Lvov opens a time capsule of memories, secrets and precious experiences of the Belman sisters, three sisters who immigrate to America from the U.S.S.R.

Lost in Lvov will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3 p.m. and at  6 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Each 60-minute performance is created and performed by Sandy Simona, an inter-disciplinary multimedia artist and storyteller. The performances are multi-lingual utilizing a fusion of Russian, Yiddish, and English.

Suggested donation of $10 is requested to offset production costs associated with the performances. To reserve tickets or for more information, visit www.lostinlvov.com

For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6826.

 

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Concert, May 9

Join us for literary-musical composition dedicated to the Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) presented by “the Berlin’s House.”

The concert will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Admission is free. 

For more information please visit www.weho.org/russian or call (323) 848-6826.

 

Public Safety Commission Meeting and Awards Presentation, May 11

Each year, the City of West Hollywood takes the opportunity to recognize individuals and businesses that have made significant efforts towards enhancing public safety in West Hollywood.

Join us as we honor this year’s Public Safety Award recipients. The event will take place on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The awards presentation will be followed by a dessert buffet hosted by La Conversation.

WeHoTV, which provides access to coverage of City government meetings, issues, and informational programming, will host coverage of the Public Safety Commission Meeting and Awards Presentation on the City’s WeHoTV channels and from the City’s website at www.weho.org/wehotv. WeHoTV programs are available to Time Warner Cable customers within the City of West Hollywood on channel 10. AT&T U-verse customers across Southern California can access WeHoTV on channel 99.

For more information, please contact Laura Manukian at (323) 848-6831 or at lmanukian@weho.org

 

Documentary Film Screening I’ll Be Me, May 11

I’ll Be Me is a documentary film from 2014, which follows legendary musician Glen Campbell on his farewell tour after he is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, as he and his family navigate the unpredictable nature of the disease through love, laughter, and music.

The screening will take place on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Admission is free.

The event is co-sponsored by the City’s Senior Advisory Board and City’s Disability Advisory Board. The film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Alonso Duralde, Film Review Editor of “The Wrap.”  It will feature the director and producers of the film, as well as the President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter.

To RSVP or for more information, please call (323) 848-6820.

 

Telebridge, Inspired by America: “Eternal Questions — Individual Answers,” May 12

This event will provide an opportunity to telebridge between prominent Russian writers, artists, historians, and philosophers who reside in different parts of the world and Russian speakers in West Hollywood who will share their experiences in America and how they managed to utilize the advantages the City offers to empower its residents and to actualize their business potential and be the best they can be as individuals.

The event will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Admission is free.

This event is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment and serves as an expression of gratitude to thousands of Americans who provided assistance to Russian-speaking immigrants.

For more information, please call (323) 848-6826.

 

2015 Rent Stabilization Ordinance Building Blocks Seminar: “Landlord Basics 101,” May 12

The City of West Hollywood’s 2015 Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Building Blocks Seminar Series will host a discussion: Landlord Basics 101. Learn the basics of the RSO, including what you are entitled to once you have re-registered a unit, penalties for failure to re-register, and how to avoid rent reductions and overcharges. Admission is free.

The discussion will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in Room 6.

For more information or to register, please call (323) 848-6450.

 

PrEP Chat Community Forum, May 13

The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), will conduct a presentation regarding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for community members featuring HIV prevention providers.

The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Admission is free and there will be an opportunity for discussion with the providers following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please call Corey Roskin at (323) 848-6403.

 

Bike to Work Day, May 14

May is National Bike Month and the City of West Hollywood is celebrating the benefits of bicycling by encouraging community members to leave their cars at home and hop on a bicycle to get to work.

On Thursday, May 14, 2015, the City will host a bicycle pit stop from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the sidewalk plaza at 8743 Santa Monica Boulevard, just east of the intersection of Santa Monica and Hancock Drive. It will provide a festive spot for cyclists to gather, enjoy coffee, rehydrate, and refuel with a snack on the way to work.

Bike to Work Day is a collaboration of the City of West Hollywood, the West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition, AIDS/LifeCycle, and Bikes & Hikes.

For additional information about Bike to Work Day, please call (323) 848-6868.

 

Opera Talk: A Streetcar Named Desire, May 16

Please join us as opera aficionado Louis Bernstein offers his insights in a comparison of the opera, A Streetcar Named Desire, composed by Andre Previn, with the movie and play of the same title by Tennessee Williams. Bernstein will play video excerpts in a program designed to please both seasoned opera buffs and those eager to learn more about opera.

The Opera Talk will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Snacks will be provided. Admission is free. Validated parking is available.

For more information, please call (310) 652-5340.

 

Senior Health Fair, May 19

The 14^th Annual Senior Health Fair will feature demonstrations, health screenings, and information from a variety of community organizations. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be provided.

To RSVP and reserve lunch, please call (323) 848-6820.

 

Celebration Theatre New Works Series: After And Before, May 19

The monthly Celebration Theatre New Works Series presents a staged reading of After And Before by Eric Loo. After And Before is a story about a priest who becomes disillusioned with the Catholic Church after 20 years and decides to leave the priesthood. The play follows his journey from the last sermon he ever gives all the way back to the first, as it explores the reasons the metaphysical let him down.

The staged reading of After And Before will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Admission is free and RSVPs are not required.

For more information please visit www.weho.org/arts or www.facebook.com/Celebrationthtr.

 

“Time Presses” Wednesday-Night Recreation/Social Club, May 20 

The City of West Hollywood and its Russian Advisory Board will co-sponsor the Recreation Club “Time Presses” — a Wednesday-Night Social Club on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The event will take place at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in Rooms 1 and 2.

The evening will feature karaoke singing, movies, potluck food, and an opportunity to communicate in Russian and English languages. There will be a special presentation by the members and an open microphone. Admission is free.

For more information, please call (323) 848-6826, email info@timepresses.com, or visit www.timepresses.com. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.

 

West Hollywood’s Gay Men’s Discussion Group “TRIBE,” May 20

The City of West Hollywood’s Gay Men’s Discussion Group TRIBE meets on the third Wednesday of every month. TRIBE discussions are open to the public and attendees are encouraged to discuss their own experiences about issues of importance to the gay male community.

This month, TRIBE will be discussing “Shirts and Skins — Sexual Subcultures and Ways to Be Gay.” Our community consists of a wide variety of diverse sexual subcultures. From hipsters and gender-benders, to twinks and bears, to leathermen and puppies — and every color of the rainbow in between, there are so many different ways to be gay. Which subcultures do you identify with? Which do you not really understand? How many different kinds of gay are you?

TRIBE will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Admission is free. Validated parking is available.

For more information, visit www.weho.org/tribe or email tribe@weho.org

 

Harvey Milk Day Screening — Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of José Julio Sarria, May 22

Presented on Harvey Milk Day as part of the One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival, this screening of a work-in-progress assembly of an upcoming documentary, Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of José Julio Sarria, celebrates the life of José Julio Sarria who was a friend and supporter of Harvey Milk, and helped pave the way for Harvey Milk’s run for Board of Supervisors in San Francisco.

The screening will take place on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. The screening will be followed by a Q&A. Admission is free; no RSVP is necessary.

For more information, please visit www.weho.org/pride

 

“Time Presses” Skyline Campground Trip, May 22 to May 25

The Recreation Club “Time Presses” is organizing a Memorial Day weekend outdoor escape to the Skyline Campground in the San Bernardino Mountains. The Skyline Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness trails and offers abundant fishing opportunities within the surrounding mountain creeks.

The Time Presses Skyline Campground escape will take place from Friday, May 22, 2015 to Monday, May 25, 2015. The Skyline Campground is located in the Heart Bar Campground complex on Forest Route IN02, off of Highway 38.

Cost is $25 per person.

For more information, please call (323) 848-6826, email info@timepresses.com, or visit www.timepresses.com.

 

E-Waste Collection Event at Gelson’s in West Hollywood, May 24

Gelson’s supermarket will host a free E-waste collection event at its West Hollywood location as a means of benefiting local residents and the environment. It’s a quick and easy way to dispose of electronic waste. The following items will be accepted: televisions, monitors, computers, printers, phones, and household electronic items.

The E-waste collection event will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gelson’s supermarket, located at 8330 Santa Monica Boulevard.

For more information, please call (323) 656-5580.

 

On Memorial Day Holiday, There Will Be No Trash Pickup in  West Hollywood, May 25

The City of West Hollywood’s waste hauler, Athens Services, will have no trash pickup on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 25, 2015. Trash collection services will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and customers throughout West Hollywood can expect to have their trash collected one day later than their regularly scheduled pickup day.

For more information, please call (323) 848-6404.

 

LAMBDA Literary Book Club Meeting, May 26

The Lambda Literary Book Club, moderated by Tony Valenzuela, highlights a different LGBT book each month, Admission is free and validated parking will be provided. A program of the Lambda Literary Foundation, co-sponsored by the West Hollywood Library, the books selected are a heady mix of LGBT classics, unheralded gems, and buzz-worthy new releases.

May’s selection is Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas. The book club meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard.

For more information, please call (310) 652-5340 or visit www.lambdaliterary.org/book-clubs/lambda-lit-book-club

 

Senior Advisory Board Meeting and Reception, May 27

The City of West Hollywood’s Senior Advisory Board Meeting and Reception will explore important community issues for seniors in West Hollywood. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Free validated parking is available in the five-story parking structure. Admission is free. For more information, call (323) 848-6510.