The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Community Center (1625 N. Schrader St; 323-993-7400) offers a variety of services, classes, seminars and information. Services include a clinic for HIV/STDs, mental health services, legal assistance, and other community services.

The Village, an associated function, hosts social events, parties, movie screenings, and other affairs in an attractively designed space.

The West Hollywood Convention and Visitor Bureau (310-289-2525 or 800-368-6020) has a gay-specific Web site, including loads of information on accommodations, dining, nightlife and gay events.

The website DineLA.com offers extensive listings of restaurants around the county, chef profiles and more, LA.com includes hip after-dark happenings in its gay nightlife section.

Local gay publications ("fagazines") covering nightlife and lifestyles include Frontiers and IN Los Angeles for men, with the Lesbian News (LN) offering the same for women.

Surf to www.westhollywood.com for up-to-date listings of gay clubs and events in West Hollywood and Los Angeles.

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