The evening, titled "It Gets Better: The Concert," will mark the (brief) return of the popular Upright Cabaret Revue. The performers currently scheduled to take the stage include Taylor Dayne, Walter Afanasieff, Frenchie Davis, Maxee Maxwell, Yvette Cason, Jake Simpson, Nita Whitaker, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Harlem Lee, Our Lady J, Tapiwa Mugadza, Matt Cusson and Von Smith.

Chris Isaacson will present the evening in association with Upright Cabaret. The event was organized in response to the recent gay teenage suicides brought on by bullying and harassment.

Upright Cabaret is located in Catalina Bar & Grill at 6725 Sunset Boulvard in Los Angeles. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online and $25 at the door (if available there). Call (323) 466-2210 or visit www.uprightcabaret.com/events. Dinner reservations are made at the time of ticket purchase; table food/drink minimums apply.

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The Trevor Project is the nation's largest gay youth support and suicide prevention hotline. Visit thetrevorproject.org or call 866 4-U-TREVOR (866-488-386).