The first Biodiesel Community Conference to provide the public with information and spread the world about this alternative fuel. RSVP. 7-10 PM. Mt. Olive Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 399-3659. <rob@conserfuel.com>.

Festival of Fantasy, Horror, and Science-Fiction. The Cinematheque’s annual festival features fantasy, horror, and science fiction from all over the world with special appearances by actors and directors. Aug 2-26. Various times. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.

The Long Beach Greens hold their regular meetings FirstThursday of the month. They are a local group of activists working for a Fair Economy, a Just Society, and a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. It’s at Grind Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St., (East of Cherry), Long Beach. <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

The 6th Annual Indie Music Video Festival with a wide range of 20 videos. They have a full schedule of films for August. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1226 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <echoparkfilmcenter@hotmail.com>. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

The annual August Desert Witness, marching to the Los Alamos National Laboratory commemorating the 63rd Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (NOT at the Nevada Test Site this year.) Sponsored by Pax Christi of New Mexico. Aug 3-4. Los Alamos, New Mexico. (505) 264-2838 or (505) 242-0497. <info(at)PaxChristiNewMexico(dot)org>. <www.paxchristinewmexico.org/events.html>.

Vietnam Veterans Against the War 40th anniversary celebration. Aug 3-5. Chicago, IL. (773) 276-4189. <40th@vvaw.org>. <www.vvaw.org/events/40th>.

Fridays. 5 PM to 7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320

Peace Vigil at South Coast Plaza. Fridays. Co-Sponsored by ANSWER Orange County. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 644-5956. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

A production of the Howard Zinn play with Jerry Levy as Karl Marx. A glimpse of Marx the man: pedantic, loving, funny and outraged at social injustice. Benefit for Food Not Bombs. With dinner. 6:30 PM. Venice United Methodist Church Peace and Justice Center, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $15. (310) 365-0985. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm>. <www.levyarts.com>.

The regular Stonewall Grounds Coffee House Night, with Open Mic and Karaoke at the South Bay Center. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 4, Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <coffeehouse@southbaycenter.org>.

Fridays. Sponsored by the San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 7-8:30 PM. Alhambra at Main and Garfield. (626) 281-8741.

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival. A different concert every night. Mostly classical music. Aug 3-11. 8 PM. Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 505 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills. $30. (818) 613-7348.

A Healthcare & Crime Prevention Town Hall with Assemblymember Mike Davis, 48th Dist. RSVP. 10 AM to 1 PM. Exposition Park, Science Center, Loker Room, 700 State Drive, LA. (213) 744-2111.

The San Fernando Valley Clean Money Campaign. Working for full public funding of campaigns in California. First Saturday monthly. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

First Saturdays monthly. Today, a major political film and discussion of upcoming actions and the new Impeachment Center. First Saturdays monthly. Refreshments and discussions on local Green Party actions. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. The Unurban Café Pico and 33rd, Santa Monica. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>, <www.westsidegreens.org>.

First Saturdays monthly. They will review developments relating to 9/11 outreach and discuss critical issues relating to 9/11/2001. Next meeting Sep 1. 1-3 PM. Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.net>, <www.bcimpeach.com>.

A free performance of five new plays. 2 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Inland Empire Human Rights Coalition (IEHRC) presents "A Day of Human Rights Awareness." All-day, all-ages, local-action forum to promote awareness and cooperation for human rights in our neighborhoods, local communities, and throughout the world. Free or donations. Several linked events in different locations. 2 PM into the evening. (909) 557-7982. <www.myspace.com/aidfromtheunderground>.

The Impeachment Center Meetings. Regular Saturday meetings for organizing, phone-banking, letter-writing, and strategizing. Aug 4, 11, 18, & 25. 2-5 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (310) 497-7255. <thottam@bcimpeach.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>.

Saturday afternoons. Sponsored by North East LA Radical Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 4-6 PM. Eagle Rock Blvd. at Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 899-0698. <nelarad@sbcglobal.net>. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Saturdays. 4-6 PM. Fair Oaks at Mission Blvd., South Pasadena (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net>.

A festival of films individuals promoting social consciousness through an array of mediums. 7:30 PM. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave. 50, Highland Park. (323) 258-1435 <www.phatnetwork.net/readymadefilms>.

A screening of the Sergei Eisenstein classic about a naval mutiny that ignited a wave of rebellion against the Russian Tsarist regime. (We could use a few of those these days.) This print is the best version with Trotsky’s original introduction. 7:30 PM. Billy Wilder Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. $9. (310) 206-FILM. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Learn about a new World Teacher, the Maitreya, and his ideas for creating a new, fair, just and peaceful world. Sponsored by Share International. 7:30 PM. Doubletree Guest Hotel, 1707 Fourth St., Santa Monica. (888) 242-8272. <www.share-international.org>.

"Finding Our Authentic Voices." 10 AM - 5 PM. $120, RSVP. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino. (310) 562-6105. <www.leslietuchman.com>.

Susan Derwin will talk on "What Surviving Auschwitz Reveals About Inhumanity Today." She references Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi’s body of work after the war. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $6. (323) 666-9797 ext. 101. <JimU@CFIWest.org>.

Sundays. Sponsored by Northeast LA Radical Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Veterans Memorial, Corner of York and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 899-0698 or (323) 254-8204. <nelarad@sbcglobal.net>.

A short program commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a Love-of-Life music and dancing Celebration. 4 PM. RSVP. Please consider helping to plan the event. Plaza Del Mar, Santa Barbara. (805) 884-0704. <aerie2@verizon.net> or <dottiedelia@cox.net>.

Comics "Stand Up" for Peace and Freedom. With Paul Krassner, Rick Overton, Larry Hanking, Charlie Hills and Gary Gordon. With music and refreshments. 7 PM. Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 Second St., Santa Monica. $15 to benefit the Peace & Freedom Party. (310) 568-9622.

Singer Al Stewart will be performing in an all-acoustic set. 7:30 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $25. (310) 455-3723. <www.theatricum.com>.

International list of events: <www.august6.org/events> (or list your own). Hiroshima archive: <www.lclark.edu/~history/HIROSHIMA>.

Representatives and Senators: Publicly commit to voting against any funding for the Iraq war or we will nonviolently occupy your offices. (773) 878-3815. <occupationproject@vcnv.org>. <vcnv.org/project/the-occupation-project>.

"Hiroshima/Nagasaki Never Again: No to Nuclear Weapons! No to War! No to War Profiteers!" Gather in front of the Midway Carrier Museum on Harbor Drive, one block S of Broadway @6PM for bannering; program @6:30PM followed by candlelight procession on the Embarcadero. Please bring candles. 6:30-8 PM. The Peace Resource Center and San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice.(619) 263-9301. <info@prcsd.org>. <www.prcsd.org>.

"Invasion" is the theme for seven writers who perform their personal narratives in this regular series of evenings of storytelling. RSVP. 7:30 PM. Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 Second St., Santa Monica. $10. (866) OFF-MAIN. Ext. 5.

A screening of the controversial film "Paradise Now" about two Palestine men contemplating being suicide bombers and the doubts they develop. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Professor of Spanish Literature, Maria Dolores Costa speaks on "Silence, Memory and the Spanish Civil War." Followed by performances of songs from the Spanish Civil War. 6-8 PM. Golden Eagle Ballroom, CSULA. (323) 867-1767.

Second Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. 8016 Gosford St, North Hollywood. (818) 380-1252.

"Community Organizing for Deep Democracy." Aug 10-12. $250-400 depending on income. Humboldt County, CA. Democracy Unlimited, PO Box 610, Eureka CA 95502-0610. (707) 269-0984. <info@DUHC.org>. <duhc.org/deepDemocracy.html>.

International Food Not Bombs gathering. Aug 11-20. Transcarpathia, Ukraine. (505) 776-3880, (800) 884-1136. <fnb-gathering@riseup.net>. <www.foodnotbombs.net/ukraine_gathering.html>.

67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival. Los Angeles’ oldest ethnic festival celebrates community cultural diversity. With a Parade, Taiko Drum Gathering, Tofu Festival, and a car show. Aug 11-19. Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles (213) 687-7193. <www.niseiweek.org>.

Intentional Communities Network Gathering. Free, RSVP needed. 10 AM - Noon. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

67th Annual Nisei Week. Japanese Festival Exhibits and Summertime celebration of Japanese and Japanese American Culture with traditional arts from Japan. Exhibits include ikebana (flower arrangement), bonsai (miniature tree sculptures), a tea ceremony, calligraphy, kimekomi doll, ceramics, and Japanese swords. Aug 11-12, 18-19. 11 AM to 4 PM. Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St, #505, L.A. (213) 628-2725, <www.jaccc.org>.

The 41st Annual Watts Summer Festival is one of the longest running African American cultural festivals in the United States. With an exhibition of arts, crafts, theatrical presentations, music, culinary arts, and fashion. Aug. 11-12, Noon - 9 PM. 10950 S. Central Ave., Watts (323) 789-7304. <www.wattsfestival.org>.

Health Care for All Rally. With Lily Tomlin, Lt. Governor John Garamendi, Dolores Huerta, Maria Elena Durazo and others. 1-3 PM. LA City Hall, South Lawn, 200 N. Spring St., LA. (888) 442-4255. <contact@onecarenow.org>. <www.onecarenow.org>.

The regular meeting of the Coalition For World Peace. They will be making plans to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. 11 AM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

The World Stage Jazz Festival. Straight-ahead jazz performed by the best musicians Los Angeles has to offer. Noon - 7 PM. Leimert Park Village, 43rd St. and Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park Village. (323) 290-6565. <www.theworldstage.org>.

The third annual Activist Support Circle Unite Picnic with Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl. This is a emotional support group for progressive activists that seeks to guard against activist-related burnout. Bring a vegetarian dish for potluck. 1-4 PM. Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., (310) 399-1000.

The annual commemoration of the Legacy of Soviet Yiddish writers, now 55 years ago, the Soviet regime executed fourteen prominent Yiddish writers and Jewish communal officials to wipe out the Jewish culture. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

"Grounded in intensive skills trainings on organizing, media, facilitation, nonviolent direct action, and campaign strategy... lessons from history, the anatomy of social movements and contemporary movement building in the US." $25-100 sliding donation. Aug 13-16. Lancaster, PA. <www.newsds.org/wiki>, search for "action camps."

The Echo Park Film Center with Derek O’Connor and Maeve Sweeney conducts a 20 week summer school class for youth between the ages of 12-19. Mon, Wed & Fri for two weeks until Aug. 24. 4 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1226 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbians and others host a bimonthly Gay Men’s Support group. Usually Second and Fourth Mondays. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6500.

"One Hemisphere, Indivisible" by Marxist analyst Guerry Hoddersen is the basis for this ongoing set of discussions on capitalism and global warming, oil, water and women’s issues. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. Tuesdays Aug 14 thru Sep 25. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd, LA. (213) 479-0960. <lafsprw6@aol.com>.

Today’s meeting TBD but they always have good programs, so drive out and catch em. 7:30 PM. "The Onion," The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave, North Hills. (818) 762-9032.

An Introduction to Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives (LEHCs) with Lara Morrison, Kay Gilbert, Lois Arkin and others. Free, RSVP needed. 6-9 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

Get involved in local Green issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizen. Third Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. (323) 651-5539. <www.cagreens.org/losangeles>.

The regular free monthly discussion of articles from the magazine. Tonight, the July issue of the journal. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Colorado Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Filmmakers Chris Meltzer and Jeff Springer cover the historical, economic, political, and environmental issues that face the Salton Sea and portray some of the eccentrics and individualists who live on its shores. 9 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

"Inspiring Action for Nuclear Abolition." Aug 16-19 (optional pre-training on Aug 15). UC Santa Barbara. (805) 965-3443. <youth@napf.org>. <www.thinkoutsidethebomb.org>.

Third Thursdays monthly. San Fernando Valley Chapter. Call for time and place. (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

First Annual Stanley Tookie Williams Legacy Summit. 1:30-4 PM. Free. Contra Costa College, 2600 Mission Bell Dr., San Pablo CA. No phone number. <Barbara.Becnel@STWLegacy.net>. <www.stwlegacy.net>.

22nd Annual Los Angeles African Marketplace and Cultural Faire. Celebrates the African Diaspora with a Village Gourd Festival, Brazilian Trade and Music Festival, the Celebrity Village Games, a soccer tournament, an African Business Expo, entertainment, and arts and crafts. Opening Night Gala African Ball Aug. 17. Continues Aug 18-19, 24-26 & Sep 1-3. 10 AM to 9 PM. Rancho Cienega Park, 5001 Rodeo Rd., LA. $5. (323)293-1612. <www.africanmarketplace.org>.

A screening of the film "Waiting List" about a group of Cubans stranded at a rundown bus station while full buses pass by and their determination to make the best of the situation. Donations for the Cuban Five Defense. Sponsored by the LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. RSVP. 7 PM. 601 Ninth St., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 451-2752. <RachelJay@earthlink.net>.

Hope and Beyond 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love. Global Gardens and Summer Of Love International and FAMILY DOG. August 18-19. More commemorative events see Web page Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF. <hopeandbeyond.org>. <www.summeroflovefestival.com>.

The monthly Bus Riders Union meeting. Light refreshments at 9:30 AM. Meeting 10 AM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 387-2800.

27th Annual Sunset Junction Street Faire. This annual street fair is one of the largest and most diverse in Los Angeles. Unique crafts booths, ethnic food, and plenty of entertainment is available to celebrate the spirit of LA. Aug. 18-19. 11 AM to 11 PM. 3600-4200 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. $15. (323) 661-7771. <www.sunsetjunction.org>.

First Annual Palestine Picnic Day. With Middle Eastern food, games, kids activities and more. 11 AM to 3:30 PM. William Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine. $10. (760) 685-3243 or (619) 980-0677. <info@al-awdacal.org.>. <al-awdacal.org>.

Third Annual Rainbow Youth Festival. Youths can be open about their sexual orientation and gender identity. With dancing, a talent show and more. 2-8 PM. The Village, Ed Could Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, LA. (323) 860-7394.

A benefit reading of the play staring Tim Robbins, Martin Sheen & others. Directed by Gordon Davidson. Benefit for the Office of Americas and the Actor’s Gang. $250. 8 PM. Kirk Douglas Theater, 9280 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $250. (310) 838-4264. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

Pacific South West Institute of Religious Liberals. A camp & conference. $325 to $440. Camp de Benneville Pines, Angelus Oaks, CA. (323) 851-3348. <Come2PSWIRL@yahoo.com>. <pswirl.org>.

A screening of the film "War Made Easy," inspired by the work of Norman Solomon, looks at the spin strategies employed by today’s pundits and public officials to build support for war. Narrated by Sean Penn. Sponsored by Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 1:30 PM. McCambridge Park Room #4, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. (818) 842-5055.

Discussion group about articles from the magazine. Usually Third Sundays monthly, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

"I Pity the Fool." In 2005, the city of Detroit was engaged in a series of efforts to improve its image for the nationwide attention brought to the city by the hosting of the 2006 Super Bowl. Part of these efforts consisted of demolishing long-vacant buildings determined by the city to be eyesores. As the city dismantles itself, clues to its past resurface. Filmmaker Brent Coughenour in attendance. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1226 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <echoparkfilmcenter@hotmail.com>.

The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America is a NAFTA-plus-Homeland-Security model, founded in 2005 by the heads of state of Canada, the US, and Mexico. 3 PM. Meet for a march at Canada Place (Waterfront Skytrain Station), Montebello, Quebec CANADA. (778) 885-0040. <scrapspp@gmail.com>. <www.nooneisillegal.org>.

Director Brent Coughenour (in person) explores present day Detroit with remnants, old letters, home movies, moments on a summer day and more. Part of the Documental series. 6-10 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema>.

Suzy Williams and her eight piece Solid Senders band will be playing live jazz and music with an emphasis of the music of Louis Jordan. Mondays including Sep 24 & Oct 29. 8 PM. Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <www.puddingbench.com/suzy.htm>.

A Look at the South: Post Katrina with Ellen Trumpler, member of the SFV Sierra Club. With a slideshow and talk on the Gulf Coast after Katrina. 7 PM. Reseda Park, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 887-9384.

UCLA Film Archives presents the films of Billy Wilder that were set in Europe. Today:"Irma La Douce," Aug 24: "One, Two, Three" and "Love in the Afternoon," Aug 29: "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" and "Witness for the Prosecution." 7:30 PM. Billy Wilder Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. $9. (310) 206-FILM. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Riyad and Shimon, members of the group Combatants for Peace, share their personal transformations and visions and strategies for peace in Palestine. With a potluck. They will be in the LA area Aug 20 & 29. See also Aug 25. 6 PM. The Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Topanga. $10. <susanbeeftink@aol.com>. <www.combatantsforpeace.org>.

Two films about Cuba "Waiting for Fidel" which looks inside Cuba and "Castro’s Library" about the Independent Library Movement in Cuba with "Art Wicks of Badger’s Quay" about Newfoundland’s floating homes. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1226 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

This annual city celebration features carnival rides, two stages of entertainment, vendor booths, beer and wine gardens and walking entertainment. Aug 24-26, Fri 6-10 PM, Sat & Sun 11 AM – 10 PM. 6-10 PM. Culver City Veterans Park (310) 253-6662. <www.fiestalaballona.org>.

The 37th Commemoration of the August 29, 1970 National Chicano Moratorium Against the War in Vietnam. Today’s event also opposes current U.S. Colonial Occupation of Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Also the racist immigration policies, economic exploitation and ethnic cleansing going on today. 9 AM. March from Belvedere Park (First & Mednick) to Salazar Park (Whittier & Alma) for a Noon Rally. (323) 687-0963, (818) 365-6534. <jcruzor1@aol.com>, <partido_nacional@yahoo.com>.

San Fernando Valley Chapter. Regular monthly meeting. With discussion on a current topic important to progressives. 10 AM. North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Curbside Rally. We hold signs, hand out literature, and engage in table discussions on the issue of drug policy reform. 1:30-5 PM. San Clemente Pier, Avenida Del Mar & Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. <www.ocnorml.org>.

Shimon Katz and Riyad Alhamri of Combatants for Peace share their stories and visions for peace in Palestine. See also Aug 23. 7 PM. First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <jeanne@burntmail.com>. <awarelbc.blogspot.com>.

The First Annual Lifting Spirits and Changing Lives Legacy Award and Fundraiser. Honoring Willis Edwards, Producer of the NAACP Image Awards. With Assemblywoman Karen Bass, Congresswoman Diane Watson & others. RSVP for location in Ladera Heights. (323) 574-1464. <jyh@dslextreme.com>.

The regular meeting of the Los Angeles Chapter. Fourth Sundays. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-4258. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

"Women on the Frontlines: The Battle for Quality Healthcare," a celebration of Women’s Rights Day. With Merle Woo, feminist poet and cancer survivor and a panel of advocates for affordable health services. Dinner at 4:30 PM for $8. Event starts at 2 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. $2. (213) 732-6416. <radicalwomenla@aol.com>.

A screening of the Cuban film "A Paradise Under the Stars," a Latin stew of a comedy. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 557-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

An all-acoustic tribute to legendary blues singer Bessie Smith. 7:30 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $25. (310) 455-3723. <www.theatricum.com>.

A forum on "Katrina and the War: Survival and Struggle from Baghdad to New Orleans" with Harry Shearer and the Rev. James Lawson. Sponsored by the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. 7-9 PM. Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., LA. (626) 683-9004. <www.icujp.org>.

Dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community. Aug 28 - Sep 4. Black Rock Desert, NV. (415) TO-FLAME. <www.burningman.com>.

A member of the ANSWER Coalition discusses their campaign to Impeach Bush and Cheney. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. "The Onion," Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 762-9032.

The monthly mailing and discussion meeting for Change-Links, the paper you are reading now. Come on by, pick up some copies to distribute. 12 PM to 2:30 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. $10,000. (818) 782-1412. <change@pacbell.net>. <http://change-links.org>.

A relaxed and supportive environment where activists and the progressive movement in general can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Usually Last Wednesdays monthly. Call them to verify this months date since they have a picnic on Aug. 12. 6:30-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

Beebe’s films are called goofy, startling & important. They evoke the work of Robert Frank, Garry Winograd and Lee Friedlander. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

An exhibition of Santa Fe Artist Eliza Schmid, with themes of social and political ideas, and psychoanalytical themes. From the whimsical to the meaningful. Reception today. Runs thru Nov 2. 6-9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007, <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Labor Day Weekend Body/ Mind/ Nature Retreat, with Nutritionist Charles Rosenberg & Yoga Instructor Yulia. Sept. 1-3. Vegetarian meals, yoga & hikes. Sierra Madre, (213) 200-2717. <www.yogawithfriends.com>.

The Hrag Yedalian documentary about a Black Panther attorney, "The People’s Advocate: The Life & Times of Charles R. Garry." Also "Reporter Zero," a documentary about journalist Randy Shilts’ groundbreaking AIDS reporting by filmmaker Carrie Lozano. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

"Tongue to Tongue: Provoking Critical Dialogues Among Queer Women of Color." Sep 7-9. Tongues c/o VIVA, The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., LA, CA 90038-1212. (323) 860-7322. <info@tonguesla.org>. <www.tonguesla.org> and <www.tonguetotongue.org>.

A benefit ride for NARF & Eight Northern Pueblos Council. (Motorcycles definitely; bicycles too?) Sep 7-9. Grants-Dulce-Ohkay Owingeh-Santa Fe, NM. (800) 447-0784. <crystal@narf.org>. <www.narf.org>.

The return of Running Down the Walls, a 5K run/walk to benefit Political Prisoners. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Black Cross Federation. Whittier Narrows Regional Park, El Monte. <la@abcf.net>. <www.abcf.net/la>.

Toward a Meditative Culture with Esfandiar Abbassi. Targeted for folks who have had introductory training in non-violent communications. $45, RSVP needed. 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place, #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

The founder of the School Of The Americas Watch (<www.soaw.org>) speaks at two events in LA. Sep 8, 7 PM, Frank & Jane Dorrel’s, dinner with Roy. Sep 9, 7 PM, All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena. More details TBD. 310-838-8131. <www.addictedtowar.com>.

"Days of Decision: A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions." Sep 14-21. <declarationofpeace.org>.

A National March on Washington as a part of a number of actions occurring this fall to end the war in Iraq and elsewhere. Sponsored by a number of coalitions. (213) 251-1025, (323) 464-1636. <AnswerCoalition.org>.

Live music with Freddy Ginns and Eric Ahlberg. 7 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

Brad Day screens and discusses this rare TV special of one of America’s classiest pianists, composers, comedian and wit. A Documental event. 7 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

The Venice Beach Free World Film Festival. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <happytrailershd.com>.

Opt-Out forms must be returned to the school between Sep 18 & Oct 26 or students’ personal information will be given to military recruiters for enlistment purposes. Protect your family members & let others in your community know. (626) 799-9118 office; (626) 483-6160 cell. <www.militaryfreeschools.org>, <www.projectgreatfutures.org> (alternatives to military service).

A screening of creative films of Benny Zenga. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

An escalating, monthly series of coordinated actions demanding an end to the war. Sep 21 & every Third Friday of the month thereafter. <iraqmoratorium.org>.

A National effort including a series of actions in Los Angeles. Today begins an encampment at the Westwood Federal Building, leading up to a march and rally Sep 29. They demand that Congress (if they haven’t done so before now) cut the funding for the War in Iraq. Westwood Federal Building. (323) 936-7266. <www.iacenterla.org>.

Curbside Rally. We hold signs, hand out literature, and engage in table discussions on the issue of drug policy reform. 1:30-5 PM. Huntington Beach Pier, 315 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach. <www.ocnorml.org>.

National March on Washington DC, March on the White House. Troops Out Now Coalition. <www.sept29.org>.

NORML’s 36th annual National Conference: "Cannabis, Creativity and Commerce." Oct 12-13. 9 AM 10/12 to 6 PM 10/13. $150 before 9/15. Scholarships may be available. Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr., Universal City. (202) 483-5500. <norml@norml.org>. <www.norml.org>.

As part of the national actions, a week of campus resistance to the War all over Southern California, Oct. 20-26. (213) 251-1025. <www.answerla.org>.

See Sep 18.

The 24th Anniversary Celebration of the Office of Americas. This year, honoring Paul Haggis, Seymour Hersh and Frank Dorrel. 5:30 PM. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., LA. $35. (323) 852-9808. <ooa@igc.org>. <www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

Please call all OnGoing Events to confirm and tell us about any updates. Dates for Ongoing events are usually the starting date of the event. Costs listed are usually the lowest. Times are usually the daily times but events vary. Best to call events before going.

An exhibition of Santa Fe Artists Eliza Schmid, with themes of social and political ideas, and psychoanalytical themes. From the whimsical to the meaningful. Reception today. Runs thru Nov 2. 10 AM - 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007, <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

A pictographic narrative of the heirs of the first emancipated peoples in the Americas, the Yangas of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Veracruz. Runs thru the end of summer. Call for details. Galería Mijares, Boyle Heights. (562) 505-6023.

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics is calling for posters on the subjects of "Propaganda" and "Police Violence." Call for details. (323) 653-4662. <cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Call for Visual, Photo, and Poetry Artists for Summer of Love Festival posters and T-Shirts. To honor the events of 1967 by promoting artists and presenters celebrating eclectic culture in their own way in the now. Twelve artists will be featured and participants will be paid. 1621 Haight St. PMB 9, SF, CA 94117. <www.summeroflovefestival.com/mambo>.

An art show that will explore the many roles of women through art. NoHo Gallery LA, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood. (818) 761-7784, <curator@nohogalleryla.com>. <www.nohogalleryla.com>.

An art exhibition from the Cal Arts Graphic Design Program, 1986-2004. Noon - 5 PM. Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 644-6269. $5. <posters.calarts.edu>.

Second Thursdays monthly. 7:30 PM. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175.

"One Hemisphere, Indivisible." Work by Marxist analyst Guerry Hoddersen is the basis for this ongoing set of discussions on capitalism and global warming, oil, water and women’s issues. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. Tuesdays Aug 14 - Sep 25. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (213) 479-0960. <lafsprw6@aol.com>.

Community Emergency Response Team training. Wednesdays, Aug 29 - Oct 10. Free, RSVP needed. (213) 487-7141 or email <cert.rvnc@yahoo.com> with Subject Line "CERT Training." 7-9:30 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

Schedule a Food Not Bombs Presentation. FNB co-founder Keith McHenry can give his inspiring Food Not Bombs presentation on your campus. Call his office at 505-776-3880 or (800) 884-1136 to schedule a Food Not Bombs Presentation for your school. His fees are reasonable. Keith relies on speaking engagements to support his humanitarian work. His schedule is filling up. <www.foodnotbombs.net/speaker.html>.

The SAGE Society is a learning in retirement organization affiliated with CSUN. They offer discussion groups on a variety of subjects including history, politics, science and literature. All classes held during the day Monday through Thursday. Granada Hills. (818) 831-5064. <exlweb.csun.edu/sage/index.html>.

Free spoken word program for teens. Workshops are at the Fairfax Library (161 S. Gardner St., LA, CA 90036) on Monday afternoons. And the organizer takes the young writers out on the road with her to perform in reading venues. (310) 962-6696. <diane_lubylane@mac.com>. <www.getlit.org>.

Vegan activist Andy Mars is forming a private vegan school in the west San Fernando Valley. All food served in the school will be vegan. His target opening date is in September 2008. "Tax deductible donations are appreciated." Mars Academy," PO Box 24922, Los Angeles, CA 90024. 818-344-7838. <info@MarsAcademy.org>. An early draft of the prospective school’s website is at <www.marsacademy.org>. "For an out-of-this-world education, send your child to Mars..."

Learn the history, context, accomplishments, pitfalls, transitions, plans and visions for this two block central city demonstration ecovillage neighborhood-in-process and its intentional community. Aug 4 & 18 with future dates TBD or special group tours by appointment. 11 AM - 1 PM. RSVP required. $10, sliding scale. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

The Workmen’s Circle will host their Bridge Classes with expert Jeremy Koegal. 3:30-4:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA (310) 552-2007. $3. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

"Training and Practice in Nonviolent Communications" with Esfandiar Abbassi. Six two hour stand-alone sessions. 7:30-9:30 PM. $15 per session, $65 for the series; RSVP. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. $15. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

An ongoing Spanish Language class on Mondays. Beginners: 1-2:25 PM, Intermediate: 2:35-4 PM. Burton Chace Park, 13680 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey. (310) 831-2325.

Every Saturday. Open Art classes for the community. In need of donated funds & art supplies as well as ideas for classes. Youth Justice Coalition & Cop Watch Los Angeles. 10 AM. Chuco Justice Center, 253 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. at Broadway, LA. <freelanow@yahoo.com>. <copwatchla@riseup.net>.

Every Saturday. Would you like to learn /polish /practice your Spanish in a safe environment? 4-6:30 PM. Eastside Café, 5469 North Huntington Dr., El Sereno

The Greenpeace Organizing Term is an action-filled semester and the best hands-on training for you to become an environmental leader. You’ll get trained in grassroots organizing, media, direct action, and campaign strategy and you’ll travel abroad with Greenpeace. <got@wdc.greenpeace.org>. <www.greenpeace.org/got>.

AltScreenPlay script workshop where actors read scripts aloud for writers. 7:30-10 PM. Beyond Baroque, Upstairs Gallery, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3006. <aswrit@hotmail.com>. <www.geocities.com/altscreenwriting/faq.html>.

A workshop series on the cultivation and preparation of medicinal plants, how to plant and harvest a wide variety of medicinal herbs and flowers and different techniques for preparing natural remedies at home. 9-10:30 AM. Proyecto Jardin Community Garden, 1718 Bridge St, Boyle Heights, LA.

The South Bay Center Lesbian, Gay, Bi Community Organization hosts events every month. For their calendar, write: PO Box 2777, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 or check the Website. All events occur at the Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd. (between Crenshaw & Arlington), Torrance. (310) 328-6550 or (310) 784-1812. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

To honor the events of 1967 by promoting artists and presenters celebrating eclectic culture in their own way in the now. Jan. 14 (to parallel the original Human Be-In) continuing thru Oct. 6 (to match the date of the Death of the Hippie parade). This is kind of a collective of events spanning the period of the Festival. San Francisco Bay area. 1621 Haight St. PMB 9, SF, CA 94117. <www.summeroflovefestival.com>.

Meet new friends and learn about humankind’s natural diet & disease prevention. Meetings at exciting restaurants throughout LA. (323) 953-0543,

A Veggie Pot Luck Dinner every 4th Saturday of the month. 6 PM. 8843 Penfield Ave., Northridge. (818) 341-6153.

First Sunday of every month. A Tianguis celebrating black & brown unity. Fresh produce: chard, carrots, radishes & more. 10 AM - 6 PM. E. 41st St., Long Beach & Alameda, LA. (888) SCFARM-1(723-2761). <southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com>.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. First & Third Mondays monthly. 7:30 PM. Verdugo Hills Hospital, Conference Room C, 1812 Verdugo Blvd. (not Verdugo Rd.), Glendale. (818) 790-7100.

Second Saturdays monthly. They advocate for transportation for the bulk of the citizens of Los Angeles. 1 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, LA. (213) 388-2364.

The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working with for tenants rights and other issues. Two meetings each week to help tenants. Wed @7 PM & Sat @10 AM. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.

A newly formed "Nation" magazine discussion group meets Fourth Mondays monthly. 7 PM. Borders Books, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 227-0076.

Discussion group about articles from the magazine. Usually Third Sundays monthly, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Discuss group about articles that appeared in the political magazine. Third Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Every couple of weeks, interesting films are shown at the 7 Dudley Cinema. 8 PM. 7 Dudley Cinema, Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

American Cinematheque hosts Alternative Wednesdays with gay & lesbian programming. Call. 7 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 466-FILM. $9.

The Coastal Convergence Society host free video nights on Last Thursdays monthly. Come meet local peace & justice neighbors for free food, video and discussion. You can bring your own video. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <ccshbca@aol.com>.

Every other Friday the Coalition for World Peace has a video screening outdoors on the Third Street Promenade. 8-10 PM. Santa Monica at Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 443-9494.

Internet radio schedule listings for the left. <www.zianet.com/insightanalytical/radio.htm>.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announces the launch of a national campaign to train radio professionals. This is to provide support for the much-needed cultural change that will allow us to influence the way LGBT issues are discussed in Spanish-language media across the country. (323) 634-2025.

The Labor Community Strategy Center now has a weekly radio show over KPFK, 90.7 FM. Eric Mann is the host. 4 PM.

Usually First Mondays monthly, call to confirm. Gerry Fialka’s regular reading club explores the ideas of James Joyce and Marshall McLuhan and how they apply to today’s media and technology. 6-8 PM. Venice Abbott Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 306-7330 or (310) 821-1769. <www.venicewake.org>.

A grassroots network of media makers and activists who are a growing influence with branches opening worldwide. For location and time, visit <www.la.indymedia.org> and subscribe to the meeting invitations list via their "contacts" page. (213) 353-0033. <www.la.indymedia.org>.

Noticiero Pacifica is a progressive Spanish language newscast broadcast over KPFK, FM 90.7, Saturdays at 4 PM. Produced by Carlos Quintanilla who tries to give the listeners the most relevant information they need. (818) 785-2711.

Vegan Radio Show "Go Vegan with Bob Linden." Affiliates in LA, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Victor Valley & Palm Springs, details on their website. Also webcast archives and podcast. <www.goveganradio.com>.

The Workmen’s Circle and Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim are launching a new "Kinder Chorus" for the community. Secular music will include Yiddish, English and Hebrew songs. Third & Fourth Saturdays monthly. 9:30-10:30 AM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

The Backboners (Suzy Williams, Bill Burnett, Kahlil Sabbagh and Ginger Smith) perform their blend of jazz & pop versions of Mamas & Papas type music, Sun 10 AM - 1 PM, Santa Monica Farmers Market, Main & Ocean Park, Santa Monica, (310) 306-7330. Suzy also sings Jazz every third Sunday, 1-5 PM at the Moose Lodge, 1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. And she often appears with Brad Kay, on Sundays, 2-5 PM at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Check for exact dates..

Ongoing: Aug 26, Sep 9, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 9. 8 PM; 7 PM preshows. Free. SPONTO Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave, Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

Dates are usually the opening date. Many plays run from Thu-Sun. Times are for the evening performances. Call for Sunday times. Listed costs are usually the lowest.

Susan Damante’s autobiographical solo show in which she relates where life, death & music collide. Runs thru Sep 1. 8 PM. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. (323) 960-1052. $15. <www.plays411.com/life>.

A production o f the Kenneth Cavender translation of the Euripides play, "The Trojan Women" by the Lodestone Theatre Ensemble. It is about the women of Troy awaiting their grim fate after their men were killed in battle. Runs thru Aug 29, Fri-Sun. 8 PM. GTC Burbank, 1111-B West Olive Ave., Burbank. (323) 993-7245. $15. <www.lodestonetheatre.org>.

A production of the play by Angels Berliner about clown wars and basic morals. Produced by the Actors Gang. Runs Sat & Sun thru Sep 2. 11 AM. Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

A production of Shakespeare’s play. Thru Sep 30. 4 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-3723. $20. <www.theatricum.com>.

For original one-act plays that were the finishers in the Attic’s One Act contest. Fri & Sat thru Aug 25. 8 PM. Attic Theatre, 5429 West Washington Place, LA (323) 525-0600 Ext. 2.

A production of the Noel Coward comedy. Thru Sep 29. Various dates and times. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon. (310) 455-3723. $20. <www.theatricum.com>.

Premiere of Ellen Geer’s adoption of Bram Stoker’s "Dracula." Takes a fresh look at the classic, focusing on the letters, journals and diaries of Dracula’s victims. Runs thru Sep 29. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-3723. $20. <www.theatricum.com>.

A premiere of a new adoption of Jonathan Swift’s classic. Produced by The Actor’s Gang. Thru Sept 8. 8 PM. Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. $20. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

A production of the Michael Elyanow play about a sitcom world’s collision with reality where the TV characters have to accept reality of the real world. Thru Aug 25. 8 PM. Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 882-6912. $20.

The premiere of Daniel Goldfarb’s comedy about love, dating & Judaism. Also, "The Mystery Plays" by Roberto Aguiree-Sacasa about the mysteries of death, the afterlife & religion. 8 PM. Theatre 40, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20. <www.theatre40.org>.

A One Woman play by April Fitzsimmons. The journey of a young girl who believed serving her country would make a difference, only to discover lies and deception in both her government and herself. Extended run with special shows on Sep 9 & Nov 11, the latter a benefit for IVAW. 8 PM. $20 reservations. 8 PM. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (310) 880-0911. <www.aprilfitzsimmons.com>.

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" by William Shakespeare once again by the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Sept. 2-30. Various dates and times. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-3723. $20. <www.theatricum.com>.

Sorry but due to space problems we sometimes cannot list the recurring Vigils, Meetings and Demonstrations. However, they will be on our Website. For Peace Vigils, please check <www.peacevigils.com> or <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org> and let us know of any updated information about Peace Vigils.

Palisadians for Peace conducts High School campus visits weekly now. Usually early morning (on site about 7 am). They also canvass other events and distribute information pamphlets in commercial and residential areas and offer students alternatives and factual information they should consider before considering enlistment under the relentless campus recruitment from the military. They need volunteers. 7 AM. (310) 573-1901. <ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>.

This monthly bike ride for Peace Justice and Sustainability. First Sundays monthly at least through the end of 2007. Only peaceful non-violent demonstrators are welcome. 12 PM. Hollywood & Argyle, Hollywood (714) 926-8686 . <BikeBoom.com>.

Please call first, let us know of any changes. Also with an 8 page issue we often do not have room to run these locations.

Fridays. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church Social Justice Advocacy Group. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Lake Ave., and Cordova, two blocks south of Colorado, Pasadena. <bonnie.blustein@worldnet.att.net>.

Fridays. 4-5:30 PM. Topanga Canyon Blvd., just South of Old Topanga Canyon, Town Center, Topanga. (310) 455-9389.

Fridays. 4:30-5:30 PM. Indian Hill Blvd at Arrow Hwy., Claremont. (909) 624-0884.

Fridays. 4-5 PM. Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice, Irvine. 949-551-3336

First Fridays monthly. The Sisters of St. Joseph 5-6 PM. Batavia and La Veta in Orange. (714) 633-8121.

Fridays. Larger gathering on Last Fridays monthly. 5-7 PM. Echo Park Blvd. at Sunset.

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320.

Fridays. 5-6:30 PM. Devonshire at Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. <rxdiet1@verizon.net>.

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Vista Theater, Hollywood Blvd. at Vermont.

Fridays. Call to confirm. 5-7 PM. First and Gaffey, San Pedro. (310) 316-1567. <shaypar@yahoo.com>.

Fridays. Co-Sponsored by ANSWER Orange County. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 644-5956. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

Fridays. 5:30-6:30 PM. Glendale at Glenfeliz, Atwater.

Fridays. A Raza Action Against the War. 5:30 PM. Corner Atlantic and Whittier, East LA. (818) 365-6534 or (323) 261-2286.

Fridays. 5:30-7:30 PM. Eastern at Huntington Dr, El Sereno. (323) 257-1443.

The Venice Peace and Freedom Party hold a weekly March and Rally for Peace and against Bush’s war, racial profiling and the erosion of civil liberties. With an "open-mic". Everyone welcome, every Sunday. 5:30-7 PM. Venice Circle, Main St. and Windward, Venice. (310) 399-2215. <PFP@freevenice.org>.

Fridays. Long Beach Area Peace Network. 6-9 PM. Second & Nieto, Belmont Shores, Long Beach. (562) 433-7052 or (562) 866-7743. <www.lbapn.net>.

Fridays. Riverside Area Peace and Justice Action. 6-7 PM. University & Iowa, Riverside, (909) 653-0743. <www.rapja.org>.

Fridays. 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Laurel Canyon Blvd. at Ventura Blvd., Studio City. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Fridays. 6:30-8:30 PM. Main Street at Garfield Ave. (at Edwards Stadium 14 Theater). (626) 289-3573. <sgvneighbors@yahoo.com>.

Third Fridays. Critical Mass Bike Ride. 6:30 PM. Highland Park Gold Line Station, 151 N. Ave. 57. (323) 225-4955. <harv@nelabikes.com>. <www.NELAbikes.com>, <www.cicle.org>.

Fridays. 6:30-7:30 PM. Mar Vista Park, Corner of Palms and McLaughlin (310) 390-8141. <www.marvista4peace.8k.com>.

Fridays. The only Lesbian, Gay, Bi Transgender Antiwar Vigil. 7-8:30 PM. Santa Monica Blvd. and San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096. <oawla@hotmail.com>.

Fridays. 7-8:30 PM. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096.

Fridays. Coalition for World Peace. 8-10 PM. Santa Monica Promenade, Santa Monica Blvd. and 3rd Street, Santa Monica. (323) 281-7322. <info@coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <www.CoalitionForWorldPeace.org>.

Second & Fourth Saturdays. 10 AM. Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center. (714) 637-8313. <www.ocpeace.org>.

Saturdays. 11 AM - 1 PM. Main Beach, corner of Ocean Ave. and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-6349 or (909) 805-8795.

Protest every Saturday against unearthing of Native American remains in Playa Vista. The Playa Vista company developing Ballona Wetlands is breaking up an ancient burial ground. Noon - 5 PM. Loyola Marymount University Entrance, Ballona, I block north of Lincoln Blvd. and 83rd St., LA (626) 339-6785.

Saturdays. 1:30-3 PM. Pico and Vermont, LA.

Saturdays. North East LA Radical Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 4-6 PM. Eagle Rock Blvd. at Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 899-0698. <nelarad@sbcglobal.net>. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Saturdays. 4-6 PM. Fair Oaks at Mission Blvd. , South Pasadena (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net>.

Saturdays. 6-7:30 PM. Fairfax at Third St, near Farmer’s Market. (626) 683-9004.

Saturdays. Also, sign up for guerrilla pop-up demonstrations at freeway on-ramps & busy intersections. Signs will be provided or bring your own. 10 AM. Shoup & Ventura Blvd. (323) 528-1490.

Sunday until the United States pulls the troops out of Iraq. Thousands of people come to the pier every week and many are moved by seeing this mock cemetery with one cross set up for each American soldier killed in Iraq. Similar memorials are constructed in Huntington Beach, Santa Barbara and across the nation. They need volunteers to help continue this project. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. (310) 838-8131. <sfsherrill@earthlink.net>.

Monthly on Sundays. All day peace action. An Arlington West action. 8 AM - 5 PM. Action at 6th & PCH just north of the pier, Huntington Beach. Setup meets at 7 AM at Mini U Storage Unit #F02, 7611 Talbert Ave. (between Beach and Gothard), HB to5 PM. 6th & PCH, Huntington Beach. (949) 859-6488.

Sundays. North East LA Radical Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Veterans Memorial, Corner of York and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 899-0698 or (323) 254-8204. <nelarad@sbcglobal.net>.

Sundays. Noon - 2 PM. South Bay Greens. Hawthorne and Artesia (near the South Bay Galleria), Torrance. (310) 372-9505.

First Mondays monthly. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Signs are provided, but feel free to bring your own. We are a grassroots group of South Orange County Citizens Standing Up for Peace! Crown Valley Parkway (corner of Shops at Mission Viejo, near the I-5 Freeway, and Kaleidoscope Plaza). (949) 257-8501.

Usually First & Third Mondays. San Diego Coalition for Peace & Justice. First Church of Brethren, 3850 Westgate Place, San Diego. (619) 263-9301. <info@sdcpj.org>. <www.sdcpj.org>.

Tuesdays. 7 PM. They continue to organize to regain control of the South Central Farm. 7 PM. 1702 E. 41st at Long Beach Ave., LA. No Phone Number <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Wednesdays. Women in Black urges all women to dress in black and join in a silent peace vigil. 4-5 PM. NE corner of El Toro and Mouton, Laguna Woods. (949) 588-9367. <wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com>.

Wednesdays. 8:30-9:30 PM. 8000 Sunset Blvd. at Crescent Heights <www.wib-la.org>.

Wednesdays. Long Beach on Wednesdays. Dress in black with a touch of pink. 5:30-7 PM. Corner of Broadway and Long Beach Blvds., Long Beach. <codepink@peace.org>. <codepink4peace.org>.

Wednesdays. 7-9 PM. Applebee’s Restaurant, Vincent at Lakes Drive, West Covina. (310) 968-5821.

Thursdays. 5 PM to 6 PM. Sunset and Swarthmore, Pacific Palisades. (310) 454-8985.

The regular meetings of Alliance for Democracy: San Fernando Valley Chapter meetings the last Saturday of every month. 10:45 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (213) 680-1016 or (818) 360-3201.

The LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba meets first Saturdays monthly unless another date is announced. 5-7 PM. 339 Descanso Dr. (near Sunset Blvd.) Echo Park. (213) 383-9283.

Every Saturday. 2-6 PM. 8124 W. Third St, #216, LA. (310) 497-7255. <thottam@bcimpeach.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>.

ACWIP, The Action Committee for Women in Prison. Third Saturday monthly. 10:30 AM. 1249 N. Holliston Ave, Pasadena. (626) 710-7543. <acwip@yahoo.com>.

Atheists United meets every Fourth Sunday of the month. They have monthly presentations on atheism and state-church separation and a variety of speakers both local and national. With a social hour. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (866) GOD-LESS (463-5377).

The BASE Collective Long Beach is a part of an anarchist/anti-Authoritarian collective who focus on socio-political struggles. They meet every Sunday. 3 PM. The Library Coffeehouse, 3418 East Broadway, Long Beach. (562) 900-1321. <www.basecollectives.org> (this may be a bad URL).

The World Can’t Wait! Group meetings every Sunday, to organize nationwide protest against the War in Iraq and the Bush regime. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <la@worldcantwait.org>. <www.worldcantwait.org>.

Inland Empire Department Of Peace and Nonviolence Alliance. Third Sundays. 2:30 PM. Pat & Oscars Restaurant, Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino. (909) 356-4292. <chuzpeace@sbcglobal.net>. <www.iedopna.org>.

There are planning meetings for the 2008 Los Angeles Social Forum. These forums have been held around the people and give ordinary people a forum for their lives and views. Call to check for August dates. 7-9 PM. Conference Room, MALDEF Building, 634 South Spring St., LA. (213) 489-1900, Ext. 114. <www.lasocialforum.org>.

El Comite de Mujeres Patricia Marin. All Revolutionary Women are invited. Second Sundays monthly. Contact them for time and place. No phone number. <mujeres_revolucionarias@hotmail.com>. <www.myspace.com/mujeres_revolucionarias>.

Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS) meets every Monday. Help them amend Three Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. Second & Fourth Mondays monthly at 7 PM. New meeting location (2007-08): Brookings Community Development Center, 1900 W. 48th St., LA. (213) 746-4844.

The regular meeting of the Long Beach Peace Network is held weekly on Tuesdays. 6:30-8 PM. UUCLB, 5450 Atherton Street, Long Beach. (562) 433-7025 or (562) 498-3512.

The regular weekly meeting of the ANSWER Activist Coalition. They work on planning various political and anti-war actions. With political updates and discussions. 7 PM. ANSWER Office, 1800 Argyle Ave., #410, Hollywood. (323) 464-1636.

La Tierra es de Todos Coalition. Every Tuesday.. $2 parking in student lot at Weingart Stadium. 7-10 PM. East LA College, 301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Bldg. F-7, Rm.101 (909) 319-9218.

Have You or a Family Member Been Brutalized by the Police? SPIRIT (Support & Partnership In Respect & In Trust). Regular meetings Last Tuesday monthly. 7-9 PM. Youth Justice Coalition/ Chuco’ s Justice Center, 253 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., LA. (323) 369-9662 or (323) 235-4243. <ysno22@hotmail.com> or <kruti222@yahoo.com>.

The Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition meets monthly on First Wednesdays. Franklin Neighborhood Community Center, . 1136 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara .(805) 963-7605 <jon@tablerockers.com>.

The Los Angeles Coalition Solidarity with Cuba meets every other Wednesday. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (213) 383-9283.

First Thursdays. Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. Regarding various issues including getting balanced information to Glendale parents and students about the decision to join the military. Pacific Park Library Conf. Room, 501 S. Pacific Ave. (south of Colorado), Glendale. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

All youth & teachers welcome to attend. Every Wednesday. 6 PM social & dinner; 6:30-8 PM discussion. Activist Center, 4246 Wightman St, San Diego. (Pink house at W. and Van Dyke, enter in back from VD.) (619) 309-7435. <MySpace.com/AYSD>.

The ACLU Long Beach Chapter has regular monthly meetings on Thursday with guest speakers. 7-9 PM. LA Dept of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., Rm 290. (562) 856-5616.

The International Socialist Organization (ISO) meets on Thursdays. Call for more information about topics, room locations and upcoming events. 7 PM. Downtown LA Senor Fish Restaurant, Alameda and First St. (626) 281-5112.

Third Thursdays monthly. 7 PM. The Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA.

An entry-level activist group to help raise political consciousness via information and education. They work through such coalitions as Amnesty International, the ACLU, United for Peace & Justice and others. Check their Web site. Second and Fourth Thursdays monthly. 7:30-9 PM. Viento y Aqua Gallery, 4007 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <aware@burntmail.com>. <www.friendster.com/user.php?uid•15540145>.

A meeting of Radical Women. Learn about current activities, and campaigns. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416

Party for Socialism & Liberation. Every Friday Night. 7:30 PM. 1800 Argyle #400, LA. (323) 960-4345

"The Onion" has started a new support group, "Loss, Change and Grief." Support Group facilitated by Cliff and June Kenny. Meets Wednesdays. 7-8:30 PM. The Onion, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 362-9485.

Volunteers are responsible for important tasks including distribution of reports to the media, information gathering, helping to maintain country files and keeping local groups abreast of developments regarding human rights issues Amnesty is involved with. Write to Amnesty International, 1999 Overland Ave., Suite 111, LA, 90064. <aiusala@aiusa.org>. (310) 815-0450. <aiusala@aiusa.org>.

The Alexandria House, a House of Hospitality and a Neighborhood Center, conducts regular Thursday night sessions where women talk over self-esteem, family issues and personal goals. 6:30 -8:30 PM. Alexandria House, 426 S. Alexandria Ave, LA. (213) 381-2649

Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need as a protest against the growing effects of capitalism and military spending such as poverty, homelessness and environmental destruction. All FNB collectives need volunteers. For information on Food Not Bombs chapters in Southern California, <www.geocities.com/socalfnb>. Global directories are at <www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the entry for "food not bombs chapters" at <www.infoshop.org/wiki>. Group updates can also be sent to <lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork> and <menu@foodnotbombs.net>. <www.foodnotbombs.net>.

Food Not Bomb serving at Max Berg Park. 3 PM. (949) 481-5478 or (949) 270-7041 <brokenswingset@aol.com>.

Saturdays. . Besides volunteers, they need toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly cleaning/sanitizing products and access to a copying machine. 1 PM. La Palma Park, 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 526-3576. <foodnotbombsanaheim@gmail.com>.

FNB Riverside Sundays. Serving 12:30 PM. Fairmont Park, Riverside <www.riversidefnb.org>.

Food Not Bombs serves every Sunday. They also are looking for activist volunteers. 2:30 PM. Regent Co-op house, 997 Bradford St., Pomona. (909) 469-5100 or (714) 310-4952.

Long Beach Food Not Bombs will be serving the homeless free, vegetarian food every Sunday. 3:30 PM. Library Park, Pacific and Ocean Aves., Long Beach. (562) 434-1649 or(562) 308-1316 ext. 6605.

Sundays. We serve hot vegetarian food. "Food Swoop" at 4 PM in Palisades Park, Santa Monica. On the Boardwalk in Venice Beach’s Free Speech Zone Dudley Hill Court, south of Rose Ave. at 5:30 PM. (310) 365-0985. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm> or <cookin4peace@yahoo.com> or <nostrus@fastmail.fm>. <www.homestead.com/wetnostril>. (If the website is not functional in Opera or other browsers, try Internet Explorer.) 4 PM. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm>.

Sundays. Free Vegan Food. Eat with Food Not Bombs at Pershing Square. They also need volunteers to cook and serve food. 5:30 PM. Pershing Square Park, Fifth & Olive, Downtown Los Angeles. (213) 482-9726 <info@lafoodnotbombs.org>. <www.lafoodnotbombs.org>.

Hotline: (800) 394-9544. <www.girights.org>.

Can you help house a soldier/resister on their way to Canada? Since the news broke that George Bush was announcing an increased deployment of 20,000 troops to Iraq, the War Resisters Support Campaign has been inundated with requests from soldiers who are considering coming to Canada. (416) 598-1222 or (647) 393-3096. <tomriley@pace-il.ca> or <resisters@sympatico.ca>.

The Pentagon, in violation of the Privacy Act, has compiled and put into use a mega-database of private information on 30 million 16-25-year-olds. Even if you have opted your child out of the lists public schools turn over to local military recruiters, you or your child must also contact the Pentagon directly to get off this new national military recruiting list. For more information go to <www.leavemychildalone.org>.

No Draft No Way. (212) 633-6646. <www.NoDraftNoWay.org>.

A new Website dedicated to shattering the myths surrounding the selective service system and to help build a mass civil disobedience to stop the draft before it gets started. <scott@draftresistance.org>. <www.draftresistance.org>.

Cop Watch. A call for people that have cases where they’ve been brutalized, harassed, or have had family members murdered by the police. If you have videos please send them in. (877) 8-NO-COPS or (562) 252-8501. <copwatchla@riseup.net>. <www.copwatchla.org>.

A new information service to help people help animals. <www.LAAnimalAlliance.com>.

A free non-profit agency that has self-help and recovery resources for almost every problem. They connect up with thousands of free self-help groups in LA. (310) 305-8878.

Call for music for a Summer of Love Festival CD compilation. To honor the events of 1967 by promoting artists and presenters celebrating eclectic culture in their own way in the now. Participants will be paid. 1621 Haight St. PMB 9, SF, CA 94117. <www.summeroflovefestival.com/mambo>.

A national cooperative letter-writing service. Use letters prepared by the collective or propose letters, volunteer to help write, edit, proofread or handle computer problems, etc. Free and voluntary participation, non-tax deductible donations accepted. <www.progressivesecretary.org>.

Office of the Americas has an Urgent Action Network whose members call, fax, write or email others for emergency political actions. Office of The Americas, 8124 W. Third Street, #4202, LA, CA 90048. (323) 852-9808. <OOA@igc.org>. <www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

You don’t have to be a bona fide computer geek, just computer-comfy enough to upload past programs onto the "Go Vegan Radio" website. We will train you how to do it. (818) 623-6477 <Bob@GoVeganRadio.com>.

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Sunset Hall, the "non-profit home for freethinking elders" has relocated to 1745 N. Gramercy Place, L.A., CA 90028.(323) 962-5277. <sunsethall@sunsethall.org>. <sunsethall.org>. (Updated 2006-07.)

Divine Strake: Legal actions to prevent additional tests similar to DS continue. New evidence of old fallout being spread by wild fires such as the Milford Flat Fire in central Utah may help to block tests of conventional weapons near nuclear sites within the Nevada Test Site. <www.idealist.ws>; also <stopdivinestrake.com> (join their list for updates on the hearing and other DS matters). (Updated 2007-08.)