Thurs., April 14: Chris Edwards,promoter of LoudmouthComedy,gets a pretty good booking with BobOschachfrom ComedyCentral'sPremiumBlend. I don't know if Oschach's funny or not; I've the sneaking suspicion I've never, ever seen him. But Chris Edwards calls here a lot. Perhaps now he will stop. 8:30 p.m. $10 minimum food/drink order. Durty Nelly's, 2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa, (714) 957-1951.
Fri.: I used to be completely hot for Glenfrom All the Madmen. He's supertall and chiseled and has this artsy, tortured DavidBowiething going on. No point to that; just thought I'd mention it. Now he's Working Class Zeros, and he's playing at the DollHutwith Joyride(who are reunioning), Glory Holesand Derwood, who apparently are formerly of Burnin Groove. I used to be completely hot for Stevefrom Burnin Groove. No point to that, either. Now I live right by the Doll Hut, where every week more new and better rock stars travel in from out of state to be conveniently gone in the morning. Lord Jesus, please save me from myself. 9 p.m. $8. 21+. Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim, (714) 533-1286; www.dollhut.com.
Sat.: Wanna go see Eric Schlosser, author of FastFoodNation—TheDarkSideoftheAll-AmericanMeal, address the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast-food industry on modern-day health, economy, politics, popular culture, entertainment and food production? Well, who doesn't? The Newport Beach Central Library lecture series is pretty damn good. You know, for something in Newport.2 p.m. $20 (includes coffee and dessert bar). Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, (949) 717-3890; www.newportbeachlibrary.com.
Sun.: Have you got an unquenched desire to see people nude? Can you at least pretendyou're drawing? Head to Koo's for its weekly “Barely Legal” Life Drawing Class. Instruction by Shelley RuggThorpis available for an additional fee. 1-4 p.m. $8-$10. 18+. Koo's, 540 E. Broadway, Long Beach, (562) 491-7584; www.koos.org.
Mon.: The Lady Samoan Elegancebrings us DoYouTalent?Indeed, I do! I'll have to assume this is some sort of open-mic somesuch, but with that name, do you resist? DiPiazza Restaurant and Lounge, 5205 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, (562) 498-2461; www.dipiazzas.com.
Tues.: You could rent KillBilltonight. It's perfect.
Wed.:KJ Carolynndoes that Voodoo that you hoodoo with Voodoo Karaokeat the Mouse House of Blues. With a late-night Happy Hour! Godis good. 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free! 21+. House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, (714) 778-2583.
Thurs., April 21: Omigod! It's the OCWeeklyfashion show! Sponsored by Rachael Boutique, Planned Parenthoodand Cirocand featuring DJs EricCubicheand Johnny Knight. And I'll be there trying to hawk my CommieGirl Collective shirts. They're supafly! 7 p.m. $20. SutraLounge,1870HarborBlvd.,CostaMesa,(714)550-5966.
