Face It

As mentioned, I like birds. I also like Birds Cafe (5925 Franklin Ave.) in Hollywood known for their rotisserie chicken and for having a dog menu so that your best friend can eat (outside) with you! If you don't bring Spot, Birds' neighbor is the Upright Citizens Brigade, one of the best improv clubs in Los Angeles. For just $5, you can catch a show every night of the week. On Wednesdays at 9:30, make sure to see Facebook where two random audience members are picked to have their pages examined and turned into improv comedy. Perhaps embarrassing, but hey.. since you can bring your own beer, who cares?

Suds & The Singer

Karaoke always seems to go two ways--the singer belts it out like it is the big debut or they know they're as good as a frog and have fun with it. And then there is Wednesday karaoke at EB's in the Farmer's Market. This experience, along with the cheap $3 beers, is a throwback both with the median age (there are a few lively grandmas) and in tunes. Expect music by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Nina Simone and maybe a couple of opera performances. There is also the 3 minute dance break, sparkly dresses, and Sherman. Who is Sherman? You'll have to come to find out. All I can say is you're in for a jolly good show that gets better with every song.