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August 1 • Friday

Community Event: Black August Opening

Sunrise (around 6 AM). Dockweiler Beach , at the west end of Imperial Highway , Playa Del Rey. Also, Opening Program, 7 PM, Southern CA Library, 6120 S. Vermont near Gage, LA. Black August events run thru August 31; more info via (213) 321-0575, <blkaugustla@gmail.com>, <myspace.com/lablackaugust> (be sure they’ve updated from the 2007 to the 2008 schedule) or <groups.yahoo.com/group/change-links/message/64755>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

There is a regular peace vigil in Glendale against the war in Iraq . Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd. , Glendale . (818) 242-4320.

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

The Costa Mesa Peace Vigil. Fridays. They’ve been at it since we first bombed Afghanistan . Join them. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa . (714) 956-5037.

Political Action: Anti-Rodeo

Uncertain interactions rules; uncertain safety. Free. Demonstrations at OC Fair, Costa Mesa . (714) 751-2151. <information@ocpausa.org>.

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

The regular Friday evening Peace Vigil sponsored by the San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 7-8:30 PM. Alhambra at Main and Garfield . (626) 281-8741.

Films: “Dos Americas : The Reconstruction of New Orleans ”

A new film by Upheaval Productions. The film focuses on those still rebuilding New Orleans through interviews with some of the estimated 100,000 Latino migrant laborers. 7:30 PM. Free. Joyce Beers Community Center , 1220 Cleveland Ave. , at Vermont just south of Univ. Ave. , San Diego . Event info: (619) 528-8383, <ActivistSanDiego.org>. Film Info: <www.upheavalproductions.com>, <www.myspace.com/nolafilms>.

Films: “The Garden”

A Topanga Peace Alliance screening of the film about the South Central Farm. It brings together sustainable urban agriculture, economics, race, class, greed, mistrust, hubris, injustice, victimization and political corruption. Speakers: Director Scott Hamilton Kennedy, and SCF Activists Tezozomac and Leslie Morava. 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga. $10. (310) 455-9389

Plays: “Just Like White People”

The 18 Might Mountain Warriors presents “Just Like White People” a comedy highly praised by Ossie Davis. Runs to Aug. 24. 8 PM. Ruby Theater, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. , Hollywood . $15. (818) 754-4500.

Performance: “XXX”

A performance piece of taboo, titillation and torrid topics by the Quarterly Report. Aug. 1 & 2. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 18th St. , Santa Monica . $15. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

August 2 • Saturday

Election: Peace & Freedom Party

Election: Peace & Freedom Party Convention. Sacramento , CA. <peaceandfreedom.org>.

Art: Stop the War in Iran - Art for Peace

A massive art for peace creation in a high traffic area of Long Beach . Art share and book readings for peace. Bake sale for fund raising. Bring something to share! 10 AM to 2 PM. 341 Bonito Ave. at 4th St. , Long Beach (562) 590-3739 <karena@tdl.com>. A national action; additional events in locales including San Diego listed at <stopwaroniran.org>, click on “View Local Activities.” Or create & list your own.

Political Meeting: Clean-Money Campaign

The San Fernando Valley Clean Money Campaign-working for full public funding of campaigns in California , regular first Saturday of the month meeting. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Political Action: No War in Iran

A demonstration against any war in Iran and opposed to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan . They demand that the war money be spend on housing, health care, schools and other important social issues. 1 PM. Pershing Square , Downtown LA. (310) 677-6407. A national action; additional events including San Diego listed at <stopwaroniran.org>, click on “View Local Activities” or create & list your own.

Political Meeting: 911 TruthLA

The regular monthly meeting of the 911TruthLA group. They will discuss local outreach and plan for 911Truth LA’s Sept. 11, 2008 memorial event with Dr. Bob Bowman. Also a short documentary. 1-5 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.com>.

Political Meeting: KPFK

Regular Public Meeting. 1:45 or 2 PM. Following a closed session meeting. At the open meeting, motions to amend and/or rescind the motion adopted on 5/07/08 authorizing the formation of an LSB Ethics Committee. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 8333 Airport Blvd., LA. (818) 985-2711. <www.kpfk.org>.

Talk: Free the SF 8

Sponsored by Committee to Defend Human Rights (CDHR). Black August event. (BA runs thru Aug 31; see Aug 1 for series contact info.) 2 PM. AFIBA Center 5730 S. Crenshaw Blvd. (213) 321-0575.

Performance: A Rant & A Prayer

Eight actresses join forces in a one-night event (“A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer”) to end violence against women and girls. Written by V-Day founder and author Eve Ensler. 8 PM. The Renberg Theatre, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. , Hollywood . $20. (323) 860-7300. (323) 860-7300. <www.lagaycenter.org>.

Plays: “The Need to Know”

An anti-war play by April Fitzsimmons, who is a veteran. 8 PM. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd. , Culver City . $5, Vets are free. (310) 880-0911. <april@aprilfitzsimmons.com>. <www.aprilfitzsimmons.com>.

Performance: Emily Levine

Satirist Emily Levin will perform her new work “Five East steps to Metaphysical Fitness: They Actually Work!” A Parlor Performance. Aug. 3 and 5. 8 PM. Steinway Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $20. (310) 471-3979. <jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com>.

August 3 • Sunday

Talk: Health Care in California

A discussion with Mel Kirschner, MD on what the choices for health care are in California , who decides and who pays. Sponsored by the Humanist Association of LA. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 479-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.

Political Meeting: Green Party of Orange County

The regular meeting of the Orange County Greens. 2 PM. Board Room Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. , Irvine . (949) 559-7336. <tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net>. <www.ocgreens.org>.

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

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. Call to verify date. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

 Discussion: “Making Revolution, Emancipating Humanity”

 3 pm - Libros Revolución, 312 W. 8th St. , L.A. - Join us for discussion of “Making Revolution, Emancipating Humanity” by Bob Avakian, featured in the new Revolution newspaper pamphlet: “Revolution and Communism, A Foundation and Strategic Orientation.” Available online at revcom.us, or at Libros bookstore. Call or check our blog www.librosrevolucion.blog.com for sections we will focus on, or call 213.488.1303.

Political Action: 911TruthLA

The regular Sunday antiwar / Truth visibility and outreach actions at the Third St. Promenade. Every Sunday. 4-8 PM. Third Street Promenade, 3rd St. and Arizona , Santa Monica . (310) 893-9762. <www.911truthla.com>.

Benefit: Tia Chucha’s Event

A Celebration of Community & Culture. 5 PM doors; 7 PM showtime. $30.   Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E. , Hollywood . $30. (818) 896-1479. <www.tiachucha.com>.

Talk: Bioterrorism

“Bracing for Armageddon? The Science and Politics of Bioterrorism in America .” How would bioterrorism compare with the damage from other terrorist attacks or from a natural pandemic like the avian flu? 11 AM. $6. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd. , 2 blocks west of Vermont at Berendo, Hollywood . (323) 666-9797. <info@cfiwest.org>. <www.cfiwest.org>.

Film: World Food Production

Screening of “One Man, One Cow, One Planet” & Local Foods Potluck. This film will inspire debate about our sustenance on this planet. 6-10 PM. $10 suggested donation, RSVP. 651 N Orange Grove Blvd , Pasadena . (626) 844.4586. <info@pathtofreedom.com>. <urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/07/14>.

August 5 • Tuesday

Music: Womyns Music Festival

The Michigan Womyns Music Festival. For the past 30 years women from round the world participate in musical concerts, workshops, communal eating and more. Aug 5-10. Walhalla, Michigan . (310) 450-3396 or (232) 757-4766. <michfest.com>.

RESISTANCE TO ISRAELI APARTHEID

A panel discussion between anti-Zionist Jewish activists on strategies for resistance to  Israeli Apartheid as part of broader movements forliberation. 7-9PM  Southern   CaliforniaLibrary
6120 S. Vermont Avenue , Los Angeles , 90044 (off the 110 Freeway, exit Slauson or Gage)
donations requested, no one turned away

Film: ‘Romantico’

ANSWER Film & Forum: ‘Romantico’ A Film About The Immigrant StruggleTuesday, August 5, 7pm 137 N. Virgil Ave., #203, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Map and Directions Public Transportation (5 min walk from Vermont & Beverly Metro Red Line stop) For more info call  213-251-1025   or e-mail answerla@answerla.org.
Download Film Flyer

Films: Druid Film Festival

The Druid Underground Short Film Festival. The Druid collective was form to act as a spiritual combat against tedious video art. A presentation of the Echo Park Film Center . Please check their Website or call for the continuing workshops on film production. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. $5. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

August 6 • Wednesday

Political Action: Hiroshima Day

Hiroshima Day. Watch for additional observances.

Hiroshima Day-

World Can’t Wait’s National Day of Action to FREEZE a U.S. Attack on Iran . In Los Angeles , gather at 4:45 PM at Union Station Coffee Shop for 5-minute “freeze” action during rush hour; followed by freeway banner drop. Wear orange, as well as t-shirts, signs, etc., to express your opposition to the serious threat of U.S. attack on Iran . 323-462-4771. worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com. Learn more at worldcantwait.org

Community Event: Hiroshima

“The US Decision to Drop the Bomb: Paths not Taken,” a talk by UCSB Professor Tsuyoshi Hasegawa. Local poets & children’s events. 5:30-6:30 PM. Free, Sadako Peace Garden at La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. , Santa Barbara . (805) 965-3443. <scrandell@napf.org>.

Political Meeting: Radical Women

Help build a Southern California contingent to Radical Women’s 41st Anniversary international feminist conference to be held Oct 3-6 in San Francisco . Weekly organizing meetings. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd. , LA (323) 732-6416. <radicalwomenlosangeles@gmail.com>. <www.radicalwomen.org>.

August 7 • Thursday

Political Action: August Desert Witness

Environmental Justice Teach-in: “Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water,” 9AM - 4 PM, Christ Episcopal Church, Las Vegas NV . Learn about the Earth Charter, the proposed Yucca Mountain Waste Depository, effects on native peoples & the future of the earth. Also, commemoration of Hiroshima & Nagasaki with a prayer vigil & action, 7-10 PM, Nevada Test Site. Suggested donation $20, RSVP ASAP. (702) 646-4814. <megan@nevadadesertexperience.org>. <www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Political Meeting: Military Recruiting

Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates meeting planning actions to encourage the Glendale school district to provide more balanced information about military recruiting and social issues. Students, parents and community members are invited. Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. 6-8 PM. Pacific Park Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave. , Glendale . (818) 242-4320. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

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

Films: “The Reflecting Pool”

A screening of the documentary “The Reflecting Pool” which challenges the official version of 9/11 by a Russian-America journalist and father of a 9/11 victim. Sponsored by the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition. 7 PM. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. , Whittier . (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154. <www.WhittierPeace.org>.

Talk: BPP Guerilla

Elder Freeman of the Black Panther Party speaks on Jonathan Jackson, “Black Guerrilla”. Black August event. (BA runs thru Aug 31; see Aug 1 for series contact info.) 7 PM. AFIBA Center 5730 S. Crenshaw Blvd. (213) 321-0575.

Discussion: Great Power Rivalry-

- Libros Revolución, 312 W. 8th St. , L.A. - join us for bilingual discussion of Raymond Lotta’s “Shifts and Faultlines in the World Economy and Great Power Rivalry- 7 pm.  What Is Happening and What It Might Mean” currently appearing in Revolution newspaper, available online at www.revcom.us. Check our blog for details, www.librosrevolucion.blog.com or call 213.488.1303.

Music: Cuban Hip Hop

Las Drudas - Cuban Hip Hop with Guerrilla Queenz. Las Drudas are a collective of women who’s actions are to empower women for World change. 8-11 PM. Sidebar, 1114 N. Pacifica Ave. , Glendale . $10.

August 8 • Friday

Political Action: Nagasaki Day.

Watch for additional observances.

Vigil: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day

An interfaith prayer vigil. Mobilization of Communities for the Elimination of design, manufacture, use and proliferation of Weapon of Mass Destruction. 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Peace with Justice Center of the Pomona Valley . Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 435 Bonita Ave. , Claremont . (951) 734-4599, (909) 593-4966, (626) 331-1653, (909) 596-4460. <Mail@peacewithjusticecenter.net>. <peacewithjusticecenter.net>. ( A flyer at <www.pv.una-socal.org>.

Community Event: Watts Festival

42nd Annual Watts Summer Festival . A yearly festival that celebrates the history of Watts and the culture of African American people through the sharing and exhibition of arts, crafts, music, culinary arts and fashion. August 8 - 10, Noon - 8 PM. Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd St. , Watts 323-789-7304, <www.wattsfestival.org>.

August 9 • Saturday

Talk: Pat Allen

Dr. Pat Allen, therapist and lecturer speaks on “The Secret to successful relationship and loving communications. All day workshop. 10 AM - 5 PM. Mountain Mermaid, Topanga Blvd. , $135. (310) 390-4767. <www.drpatallen.com>.

Talk:: Pan Afrikan Women’s Day

“50 Years Later: What Role of the African Woman?” Keynote speaker/artist Chavunduka, organizer. Black August event. (BA runs thru Aug 31; see Aug 1 for series contact info.) African Women’s Group.. 2-5 PM. KRST Unity Center for Afrikan Spiritual Science, 7825 S. Western Ave., LA. More info: (562) 595-1192, <pambeli@aol.com>.

August 10 • Sunday

Community Event: Progressive Picnic

The 4th Annual Activist Support Circle , Potluck Progressive Peace Picnic. Special guest is Codepink founder Jodie Evans. Bring a dish to share. Noon - 3 PM. Santa Monica Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 399-1000. <www.activistsupportcircle.org>.

Music: Jazz Festival

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

Discussion: MOM

Meditations On Media is a new series of discussions by Gerry Fialka. They will look at the hidden effects of humans inventions from TV to cars. Also Sept 14, etc. 2-4 PM. Blankership Ballet Studio, 132 Brooks Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

Cultural Event: Soviet Writers Commemoration

The annual commemoration for Soviet Yiddish Writers killed in the early fifties by Stalin which poisoned life for Jews in the USSR and Eastern bloc for decades. With the World Premiere of the Yiddish Songbook of S. Polonski, published in 1931. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Film: “Once We Were Warriors”

Addresses the violent impact of colonialism on our society today. 4:30 PM. Suggested donation $5. Salon Acapulco , Third Floor, 1929 S. Los Angeles St. at Washington Blvd., LA. No Phone. <mujeres_revolucionarias@hotmail.com>. <www.myspace.com/mujeres_revolucionarias>.

Music: Sacred Music

A garden party in support of the World Festival of Sacred Music and The Way to Peace: Peace is the Way. With music and poetry in the spirit of Gandhi. With Jodie Evans of Code Pink , Jordan Elgrably of the Levantine Center and Adam Somers. 5-7 PM. 757 Palms, Venice $100. (310) 827-9137.

Celebration: Celebrate the Life of Don White

A evening to celebrated the long productive political and socially conscious life of Don White. He was dedicated to so many causes, particularly to the situation in El Salvador . Speakers include Sonali Kolhatkar, Blase & Theresa Bonpane, Margaret Prescod, Jim Lafferty, and Angela Sanbrano. Parking across the street at the UTLA building. 6-9 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 634-2144.

August 11 • Monday

Political Meeting: Westside Progressives

The regular meeting of Democratic Westside Progressives. Call for exact date. 7 PM. St. Bede’s Church, 3590 Grandview Blvd. , Mar Vista. (310) 490-3858.

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

Second Monday monthly. 7:30 PM. 9743 Noble Ave North Hills. (818) 380-1252.

Talk: CISPES delegation to El Salvador

Many of you already know about the upcoming memorial for Don White. CISPES also plans to continue the legacy of our beautiful comrade Don by carrying forward the work of the LA chapter. To that end we’re organizing a report-back on August 11 about the recent CISPES delegation to El Salvador to be hosted by Celina Benitez, a LA-based CISPES activist, and Burke Stansbury, the national executive director of CISPES. . 6:30pm The Peace Center 8124 West 3rd Street , Los Angeles (Cross Street Crescent Heights ) $5- $20 suggested donation You can find out more about that delegation and the work of CISPES at www.cispes.org. 213 700-2460 Or go to: www.cispes.org/losangeles.php

August 12 • Tuesday

Political Action: Haiti Vigil

An ongoing vigil and the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of Haitian human right activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine. Noon - 1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833. <www.petitiononline.com/august/petition.html>.

Films: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Made in Mexico ”

A documentary about rock and roll Music made in Mexico , from the innocent beginnings to when it was outlawed until it  was made legal again in 1985, til today. By Lance Miccio and Canned Heat member Fito de la Parra. 10 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

August 13 • Wednesday

Performance: POLITAOKE

POLITical speeches as karAOKE. Politaoke, an audience participatory political karaoke bar changes the face of politics and karaoke by allowing audience members to take on the role of political leaders. 5 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

Films: “The Silent Revolution…”

A Michael Horn documentary about “Billy” Eduard Albert Meier who has life long history of face-to face contacts with extraterrestrial humans. With physical evidence, clear UFO photos and video and his prophetic abilities. Also Politaoke, an audience participatory political karaoke bar. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

Films: “In Whose Honor?”

A screening of the Jay Rosenstein documentary on the story of Charlene Teters who led the campaign against Chief Illiniwek, mascot of the University of Illinois   that grew into a natural movement. Also poetry by Native Americans. 7 PM. National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 North Central Ave. , Downtown LA. <nafilmseries@aol.com>.

Discussion: Mahmud Ahmad

Libros Revolución welcomes Mahmud Ahmad of Al-Awda, the Palestinian Right to Return Coalition (www.al-awda.org) speaking on the right of return, and why it is so important to the Palestinian struggle. Palestinians call what happened to them beginning in 1947 the Nakba - Arabic for catastrophe. It was perpetrated by Zionist leaders looking to form the state of Israel on Palestinian land without the Palestinians. During the Nakba almost a million Palestinians (half the population at that time) were brutally forced from their land, villages and homes. When the Nakba ended, there had been at least 31 documented massacres. Some 531 villages and 11 urban neighborhoods were emptied of their inhabitants. Come learn the truth about the right of Palestinians to all of Palestine , including the land currently occupied by Israel . 7:30 pm - Libros Revolución, 312 W. 8th St. , downtown L.A. (between Broadway & Hill), www.librosrevolucion.blog.com or call 213.488.1303.

  August 14 • Thursday

Forum: THE FAILING ECONOMY: WHAT IS TO BE DONE?