June 2012

Twenty-eight years after the mysterious disappearance of comic legend Andy Kaufman, his alter ego, “international singing sensation” Tony Clifton, continues to bring inappropriate and uncomfortable laughter to the off-color humor loving masses at The Comedy Store. 
 
Complete with a full band, marionettes, and a “hooker raffle,” the adults-only variety show is like nothing you’ve ever seen or experienced before, which is probably why it’s been attracting big crowds as word has spread about the over-the-top antics of The Tony Clifton Revue. Between trips to the bar to refresh his drink, and carousing with his clothing optional cohorts, we were able to catch the comic legend, as he “let it all hang out,” expounding on the finer points of living a life of leisure.

The Sunset Strip Market is proud to host an assortment of local farmers, foragers and artisan purveyors at the weekly certified farmers’ market, which launches this Thursday, June 14! The Market will take place from 5-9 p.m. at the City of West Hollywood parking lot (located across the street from Mirabelle and the Eveleigh at 8755 Sunset Boulevard), providing nearby West Hollywood and Los Angeles residents with a wide selection of organic produce and specialty goods. 

Participating farmers will offer a range of produce and meats, including organic greens, berries, almonds, stone fruit, grass-fed beef, organic chicken and eggs and farm-raised flowers. Offerings from local artisan purveyors include farmstead cheeses, oysters, organic tamales, kombucha, gluten-free bread and vegan desserts. 

Participating farms include:

Tonight, catch super buzz band Electric Guest with special guest Neon Hymns at the Viper Room. That’s right Eastsiders, your passport has been approved for this sold out hipster summit on The Sunset Strip. Doors open 7:30 p.m. www.viperroom.com

Ah, Tuesday… It’s not Monday, but it’s definitely not Thursday. Relax with your friends at The Den while enjoying $4 margaritas all night long. And if the conversation ever drags, The Den’s got you covered with a full arsenal of board games. (Operation or Connect Four, anyone?) www.thedenofhollywood.com

Philanthropy meets artistry this June 30, when Mel's Drive-In hosts an art exhibition featuring work from Gibson GuitarTown artist Juliana Martinez. The evening will feature a collection of her tiled, mosiac furniture from 6 - 10 p.m. 

Martinez was commissioned to create two 10-foot-tall art guitars for the public art project Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip over the last two years. The first, which has since been auctioned off for charity, stood in front of The Standard hotel and celebrated the peace and love movement of the 1960s. The second, titled "There's Something Happening Here" in honor of iconic band Buffalo Springfield, is boldly displayed at the Mel’s Drive-In entrance.