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Thursday's Scoop: America’s Queer Comedy Festival Arrives in Weho
The Comedy Store kicks off LA Pride 2011 with three days of standup comedy, sketches, short comedy films, and improv comedy workshops.

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The Comedy Store kicks off LA Pride 2011 with three days of standup comedy, sketches, short comedy films, and improv comedy workshops.

VH1's new reality series "Famous Food" hosts the grand opening of the Sunset Plaza restaurant.
Jesse James, Betty White and Aaron Paul are also seen in Weho over the last week.
A four-woman, eight-man jury is unable to reach a verdict on murder charges against a Weho man accused of conspiring to kill two members of an Anaheim Hills family.
The first half of May sees a victim assaulted with a belt buckle and a visitor's belongings defaced with permanent red ink.
The comedian-actor will be promoting his new book, "This is a Book," at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip on Tuesday evening.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals spotlights best buds Cochet and Irene, and a 4-year-old Domestic Short Hair.
Weho Patch launches a new blogging feature, "Local Voices," and covers several important city meetings.
Continue that longstanding Mother’s Day tradition of Sunday brunch with a variety of options right here in Weho.
Help raise money for West Hollywood Elementary and bid on some big-ticket items, including VIP access to "American Idol" and a behind-the-scenes look at the twins' new clothing line, at the Saturday event.
A free public health and fitness fair that targets senior citizens will be held in Plummer Park.
Fairey will present a draft based on feedback from the community for his artwork at the new West Hollywood Library.
Steve-O, Kelis, Eva Longoria and Jake Pavelka are also seen in Weho over the last week.
Brad Burlingame says his late brother Charles, pilot of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, would be smiling down after the terrorist leader's death.
The West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board's new book club will meet at 7 p.m. in Plummer Park's Community Center.
Local Brad Burlingame says his late brother Charles, pilot of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, would be smiling down after the terrorist leader's death.
The three-justice panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal rejects the imprisoned music producer's claim, alleging judicial error and prosecution misconduct.
We invite West Hollywood residents to share their thoughts on the death of the al-Qaida leader.
The community meeting will gather input and answer any questions the public may have about the Supervisorial redistricting process. Weho residents are encouraged to participate.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals spotlights a playful Domestic Short Hair and an easy-going Retriever.