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April 2007

Students on the Move

Students for a Democratic Society,
http://www.studentsforademocraticsociety.org/
National Youth and Student Peace Coalition,
http://www.nyspc.org>
Campus Antiwar Network
/ http://www.campusantiwar.net/
Hip Hop Caucus,
http://www.hiphopcaucus.org/

This calendar includes updates after the print edition

April

Political Action: Puerto Rican Political Prisoners

Puerto Rican Political Prisoners. Prolibertad Freedom Month. A call to organize events to commemorate the arrests of the prisoners. <www.prolibertadweb.com>.

Classes: Cuban Solidarity

There will be a Global Solidarity School taking place in Havana Cuba from April 28-May 12. It is a school for building social change and bringing together students from around the world to build a better one. Cost will be $1,600 including accommodations. (877) 687-3817, <solidarityschool@vdic.ca>. <www.solidarityschool.ca>.

April 1 • Sunday

Community Event: Earth Day

South Central Farmers will be celebrating Earth Day. With workshops, performances, music, art, and a cooking demonstration. 10 AM to 6 PM. 41st between Long Beach Ave. & Alameda Ave., LA. (888) SCFARM-1. <Southcentralfarmrs@hotmail.com>. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Political Action: Nevada Test Site Rally

End the Occupation of Iraq, stop “Baby Divine Strakes”, Complex 2030 and new nuclear weapons. Join with Western Shoshone National Council, Martin Sheen, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Col. Ann Wright, Joanne Sheehan, Emma’s Revolution & others. Sponsored by NDE, Western Shoshone National Council, moveon.org, Shundahai Network & others. Nevada Test Site. (702) 646-4814. <www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Talk: April Faith Day

Atheists and humanists will be hailing the second coming today. In the spirit of the day bring examples of faith, myth and legend. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 479-2236.

Films: Echo Park Film Center

The 5th Anniversary of the alternative film venue, The Echo Park Film Center. They have presented over 600 screenings of experimental and documentary films. They have also taught others and provided affordable access to filmmaking resources. Today there will be food, music, talks, films and more. 12 PM to 5 PM. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . $10. (213) 484-8846.

Talk: Cuban Five

An update on the Five. Carlos Alvarez from the National Committee to Free the Five. Meeting of the Orange County Greens aka CODO Verde. Centro Cultural, 310 W Fifth St , Santa Ana . (714) 235-6083. <henryduke2004@yahoo.com>.

Political Meeting: LGBT Anti-War Meeting

The local Out Against War: LGBT & Friends Coalition for Peace and Justice meets today. 1 PM to 3 PM. 923 Levering Ave., Unit 102, Westwood. (818) 953-5096. <oawla@hotmail.com>. <www.unitedforpeace.org>.

Films: “Ultimate Choice”

A video with British futurist Benjamin Crème who talks about “competition or greed or justice, war or peace.” 2 PM to 4 PM. Santa Monica Main Library, Community Room, 609 Santa Monica Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 452-9682.

S. Brian Willson

Vietnam Vet and Peace Activist S. Brian Willson will be speaking at a fundraiser for the new film “A Single Woman” about Jeanette Rankin. Hosted by Frank Dorrell. 7 PM. Venice United Methodist Church , 1020 Victoria Ave. , Venice . (310) 838-8131. <fdorrel@sbcglobal.net>.

April 2 • Monday

Community Meeting: Center’s Women’s Group

The official South Bay Center Women’s Group for lesbians. They usually meet the first and third Mondays. 7 PM. to 9 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 4 , Torrance . (310) 328-6550. <womensgroup@southbaycenter.org>. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

April 3 • Tuesday

Films: “Noise Hippies”

A series of films by Ben Russell will be shown. These are about hippies, the senses, the theater of psychic hearts and radical love. With a lot of music and more.. Also The Mythology Show with more films of Ben Russell’s like “Mad Vision of Our Collective Existence.” 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

April 4 • Wednesday

Political Meeting:  marth Luther King

A comemmoraton of the 40th Annioversary of Martin Luther King Jrs. March 4 speech “Ending the Vietnam War Breaking the Silence” at the Riverside Church in NYC.  9 AM, Methodist Church , Olvera St , the PLAZ, LA.  Aferwards a March at 11 AM at 8101 S. Vermont Ave. (626) 683-9004<icujp2007@gmail.com>. <www.icujp.org>.

Political Meeting: SCLA?A to Relauch Poor People’s Campaign.

The SCLA/LA will relaunch Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poort People’s Campigan at a press conference today.  10 AM  Lucy Florence Coffee House, 3351 West 43 St., Leimert Park .  (323) 290-4100.  <www.sclclosangeles.org>.

Films: Outfest

The regular Wednesday night Outfest film event that presents gay and lesbian programs. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6312 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood . $9. (323) 466-FILM.

Films: “I Yam What I Yam”

An evening of experimental documentaries by Konefsky & Benstock From “I Yam What I Yam” to “Chicken Delight” to “The Holocaust Tourist”. Music by Paul Litteral at 6:30 PM. Films at 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

April 5 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

The Long Beach Greens hold their regular meetings every First Thursday of the month. They are a local group of activists working for a Fair Economy, a Just Society, and a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. Y Aqua Café, 4007 E. 4th St. , Long Beach.<longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

Films: Baseball Films

A cinematic celebration of baseball. Starts today with “Pride of the Yankees” and “The Stratton Story”. April 5 “The Natural”. April 8 “Field of Dreams” and “Eight Men Out”. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave. , Santa Monica . $10. (323) 466-FILM.

April 6 • Friday

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

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

Films: The Big Picture

American Cinematheque presents a salute to the big 70m print films. Today is “Baraka” with time-lapse 70mm images from around the world. April 7 “ Lawrence of Arabia ’. April 11 “Playtime”. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood . $10. (323) 466-FILM (466-3456). <info@americancinematheque.com>.

Films: “Sacco and Vanzetti”

A new film by Peter Miller which is the untold story of the Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomer, anarchist, convicted and executed for a murer, still in question.  Starts todap.  Laemmle Musich Hall 3, Beverly Hills and Laemmle Playhouse 7 Pasadnea.  <http://www.laemmle.com>.  <www.willowpondfilms.com>.

Film:  “G.I. Jesus

A new film about the exploitation of Latinos for recruitment by the U.S. Military by Carl cColpaert. Lamemmle Monics and Sunset 5.  <http??gijesusthemovie.com/>,

Films: “Ties On A Fence”

A screening of the film “Ties On A Fence - Women In Downtown Los Angeles Speak Out” with Director Corina Gamma. Sponsored by the Topanga Peace Alliance . 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. , Topanga. $10 (310) 455-9389. <www.TopangaPeaceAlliance.org>.

April 7 • Saturday

Political Meeting: Hands off Latin America

A national action to demand the U.S. keep its hands off Cuba , Venezuela & Bolivia . Call for location. Downtown LA. (818) 905-9150.

Community Event: Pico-Union Action

The Pico-Union Community Action Day with a fundraising car wash for Homies Unidos and Libertad con Dignidad human rights campaign. 10 AM to 2 PM. Chevron Gas Station, Olympic and Union , LA. (213) 383-7484.

Political Meeting: Clean Money Campaign

The SFV California Clean Money Campaign-work for full public funding of campaigns in California-will hold its regular meeting. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Political Meeting:  Westside Greens

The Westside Greens regular monthly meeting, On the first Saturday of the Month. Refreshments and discussions about local Green Party actions. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Unurban Café Pico and 33rd, Santa Monica . (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@yahoo.com>. <www.gpus.org>. <www.westsidegreens.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. 11 AM. Korean Resource Center , LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

Political Action : Immigratn Rights

A march and rally for Immigrant Rights. Sponsored by Lation Movement USA, Hermandad Mexican Nacional and others.  12 PM.  Olympic & Broadway, LA.  (323) 464-1636.  <answerla@answerla.org.>

Political Action: Honor the People of Cuba , Venezuela and Boliva.

Join a vigil and cermony on “ Hollywood ’s Walk of Fame” to honor the people of Cuba , Venezuel and Boliva and emand hands off Latin America .  Honor Cats, Chavez and Evo Morales.  6:30 PM, corner of Hollywood Blvd. , and Highland Ave.   (213) 383-9283 or (323) 556-1932.

Art: Antiwar Art

The New Millennial Guernica” Antiwar art by Chicanos and Latinos is a new gallery show at the Workmen’s Circle. Today is the reception and it will run to June 1. 7 PM to 9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

April 8 • Sunday

Celebration: Let My People Stay!

The Workmen’s Circle celebrates Passover in honoring the Festival of freedom and focusing on the struggles of immigrants, diversity, liberation and community. (You don’t have to be Jewish). 1 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $39. (310) 552-2007.

Cultural Event: Circle Seder

The annual Workmen’s Circle Seder and celebration of Jewish heritage and culture. They use traditional Passover story and songs in English, Yiddish and Hebrew. The theme is “Let My People Stay!” 1 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $39. (310) 552-2007.

April 9 • Monday

Discussion: Gay Men’s Group

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbians and others host a bimonthly Gay Men’s Support group. Usually meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays. 7 PM to 10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd. , Torrance . (310) 328-6500.

Political Meeting: LA Social Forum

A planning meeting 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. Also April 23. 7 PM to 9 PM. Conference Room, MALDEF Building , 634 South Spring St., LA. (213) 489-1900, Ext. 114. <www.lasocialforum.org>.

April 10 • Tuesday

Benefit: Human Rights Benefit

the UCLA 1st Annual Human Rights Benefit Concert, benefitting Doctors Without Borders and the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. Time to be announced. Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza. (949) 338-7514. <acghafari@ucla.edu>. <www.rawa.org>.

Benefit: “Legacy of Torture”

In a benefit for the eight former Black Panthers recently arrested for a 35 year old murder, where evidence was obtain through the torture of a few of them, the video “Legacy of Torture/The War Against the Black Liberation Movement” will be shown. 6:30 PM. Waits Philip Hass, Rm B27, USC. (310) 495-0299. <www.thejerichomovement.com>.

Talk: Nepal

Indira Ranamagar will speak on her work in Nepal as Director of Prisoners’ Assistance and the alternative learning program and home for children of the prisoners she works with. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <TuesdayNiteForum@aol.com>.

April 11 • Wednesday

Forum: Stop the War

Liam Maddn, (Iraq War Veteran) and Sunsara Taylor (from the “Revolution” newspaper) will challenge students to be a generation that is not silence and acts on issues of war, torture, and on campus issues.  12 PM.  Ackerman Student Union, Grand Salon, UCLA.  (323) 462-4771.  worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com. www.worldcantwait.org.

Films: “The Inner Tour”

A screening of an Israeli-Palestinians themed film, “The Inner Tour” by an Israeli filmmaker and is about a tour bus of Palestinians in 2000 and their interactions with Israelis. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007.

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

Second Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM.  8016 Gosford St., North Hollywood . (818) 380-1252. “<www.cagreens.org/sanfernandovalley>.”

April 12 • Thursday

Political Action: Tent City

A tent city will be raised to demand that the situation of homelessness in LA be addressed by local officials Stop criminalizing of homeless people. Stop LAPD sweeps of the homeless. Develop affordable permanent housing units are just some of the demands. Sponsored by the LA Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness. 8 AM to 4 PM. South Side of LA City Hall. (213) 439-1070 ext. 101. <www.lacehh.org>.

Films: What Cubans Can Teach Us

“The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil” will be shown today. It’s about Cuba losing is oil supply in 1990 and what they did to make up for it. Sponsored by the Conscientious Projector.  7 PM. The Armory, 145 N. Raymond, Old Pasadena . (626) 792-4941. <www.communitysolutions.org>.

Films: “Shut Up & Sing”

A showing of the Dixie Chicks documentary “Shut Up & Sing”. Sponsored by the Whittier Peace & Justice Coalition. 7 PM. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. , Whittier . (562) 698-9154. <mail@WhittierPeace.org>. <www.WhittierPeace.org>.

Films: “Match & Mary”

A documentary about the traditions of match making in the Orthodox Jewish community by Susannah Warlick. 7:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007.

Performance: Poetry Fest

Highway’s 3rd Annual Poetry + Performance Fest: Word is Bond. With 5 different events at various costs. Festival pass is $40. April 12-15. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 18th St. , Santa Monica . (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperfromance.org>.

April 13 • Friday

Films: Malibu International Film Festival

This is a competitive independent film festival that showcases new cutting edge films from around the world. April 13 through 19. Site: To Be Announced. 11 AM to 11 PM. $5. (310) 452-6688. <www.malibufilmfestival.org>.

Conference: Latin American Solidarity

Theme: “Alternatives to Empire.” The Latin American Solidarity Conference. April 13-15. Chicago IL . (202) 234-3440. <info@lasolidarity.org>. <www.lasolidarity.org>.

Films: Movie Night

Movie Night at the South Bay Center . 7 PM. South Bay Center , 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 4 , Torrance . (310) 328-6550. <movies@southbaycenter.org>. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Films:WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT U.S. FOREIGN POLICY:   THE WAR AGAINST THE THIRD WORLD"
The CIA, the military-industrial complex, the Pentagon, multi-national corporations, the media and the U.S. government are responsible for the poverty, oppression and deaths of millions of people in developing countries. In 1953, the CIA arranged the overthrow of the democratically
elected prime minister of Iran in order to take over the oil fields. Then they went throughout Latin America and did the same, to ensure that we control the natural resources of these countries. Also to use the people for cheap labor, and keep the business of war (our biggest business) ongoing. FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 7:30PM CAFE BOLIVAR 1741 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica CA (NW corner of 18th and Ocean Park Blvd.) The discussion afterward is led by film editor Frank Dorrel: http://www.addictedtowar.com/dorrel.html

Performance: Indie Comedy Night

A comedy line-up hosted by Jackie Kashian. April 13 & 14. 8 PM. Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd. , Long Beach . $10. (562) 433-3363. <foundtheatre.org>.

April 14 • Saturday

Community Event: Earth Day

Earth Day on the Promenade. A free event for the family with hundreds of things to do. Sponsored by Earth Day LA. 10 AM. Third Street Promenade, 4th Street , Santa Monica . (888) 295-8372. <info@earthdayla.org>. <www2.earthdayla.org/gallery>.

Political Action: Climate Day Action

A march to call attention to our climate, global warming and others issues. Bring signs, posters & banners calling for climate action. Sponsored by Environmental Change-Makers. Check website for further info. 12 PM to 2 PM. Sepulveda Blvd. at Manchester . <www.EnviroChangeMakers.org>.

Films: “The Ultimate Choice”

In a video Benjamin Crème will speak on “competition or sharing, greed or justice, war or peace.” 1 PM to 3 PM. Vera Davis McClendon Center, 601 California Ave. , Venice . (310) 452-9681.

Community Meeting: The DASH Bus System

Southern California Transite Advocates is sponsoring a discussion on the DASH bus ystem, its present and its fture.  With Phil Aker, of the LADT.  2:12 PM.  Angeuls Plaza , 255 S. Hill St. Room 422, LA.  (213) 388-2364.

Talk: Advance Teachers

A group of advance teachers of life are said to be about to step forward and offer their counsel. Learn more about them. 7:30 PM. Bodhi Tree Annex, 8583 Melrose Ave., LA.

April 15 • Sunday

Political Action: Jubilee for Justice and Peace

The Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace will be sponsoring this anti-war event.  5 PM.  Bethel AME Church , 7900 S. Western Ave., LA.   (626) 683-9004.  . <icujp2007@gmail.com>.

Political Action: Boycott the War

National Shopping Boycott to End the War and Impeach Bush and Cheney. April 15 (Tax Day) thru April 22 (Earthday). <www.wearenotbuyingit.org>.

Service Dog and Pet Faire

10th Annual Dog Faire and Pet Adoption. Pooches of all shapes and sizes, colors, hair lengths, and breeds will come together for a day of fun in the sun with their human friends. Activities and services available include an agility test, a microchip identification clinic, vaccinations, Mid-April date to be verified, 9 AM to 4 PM. Sepulveda Basin Dog Park 17550 Victory Blvd., Encino. (888) LA- PARKS (527-2757). <www.laparks.org>.

Community Meeting: Co-Housing

The Santa Monica CoHousing Group has regular meeting to discuss and promote the concept of co-housing, 12 PM to 2 PM. Santa Monica Library, (310) 656-0495. <info@SaMoCoHo.com> <www.cohousing.org>.

Forum: Torture

The Workmen’s Circle will present a forum on Torture: A Test of Our Times. With the ACLU Westside Chapter and Sean Butler from Amnesty International. 1 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Discussion: “Nation” Discussion Group

The “Nation” magazines readers’ discussion group about articles . Meetings usually on the third Sunday of the month, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave. , Mar Vista , LA. (310) 391-1707.

April 16 • Monday

Films: “Club de Brulos”

Jennifer Paz’ documentary fable about a black magic spell. Also “Popular” which is a look at the  new music from the streets of Havana . And rare Cuban films. 6 PM to 10 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

Benefit: Jonathan Winters

Comedian Jonathan Winders will receive the Humanitarian Award from We Spark Cancer Center. With Robin Williams, Drew Carey, Paula Poundstone and others. Tickets $30 to $1000. 7:30 PM. Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd. , Glendale . (800) 243-ALEX.

April 17 • Tuesday

Films: Indian Film Festival

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) showcases films from or about India made by Indian and international filmmakers. April 17 through 22.  ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood . $11. (310) 364-4403. <www.indianfilmfestival.org>.

Talk: “Tales From the Underground…”

A Sierra Club lecture/meeting/slide show on “Tales From the Underground; the Wood-Wide Web” about the hidden world of soil fungi and bacteria and how they effect us. With Dr. Ellen Simms, Prof. of Biology. 7 PM. Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd. , Reseda. (818) 884-6210

April 18 • Wednesday

Discussion: Veggie Potluck

A monthly vegetarian potluck and discussion series, Chavurah of Health, Ecology and Fun (CHEF). This months speaker is Kirsten Crown talking about traditional Chinese medicine. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Discussion: Artist Workshops

A series of workshops that explore the identity and personal history through writing, visual art and performance. With Mira-Lani Bernard & Barbara Roman of the Los Angeles District 5 Artists in Residence program. Also May 2 and 9. 7 PM to 9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Political Action: LA Greens

The LA Greens will meet tonight. Get involved in local Green issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizens.  They meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street , Los Angeles . (323) 651-5539. <www.cagreens.org/losangeles>

Discussion: “Monthly Review”

The regular monthly meeting of the “Monthly Review” discussion group. Today they will discuss “ Israel in the US Empire” from the March issue. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Donation requested. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 390-0306.

Films: Orson Welles

In honor of the anniversary of Welles’ film “Touch of Evil” author Brian Chidester will, in a multi-media presentation, survey the clout and influence of Orson Welles. Music at 6:30 PM by Rizorkestra. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

April 19 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Atheist United

The regular Third Thursday night meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of Atheist United. Call for time and place (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

Films: Arctic Awareness Films

Arctic Awareness Film Festival presented by the Native Movement. April 18 & 19. 6 PM to 11 PM. 710 Pier Ave. , Hermosa Beach . (928) 213-9063. <silenttraven1@yahoo.com>. <www.nativemovement.org>.

April 20 • Friday

Political Action: Rios Montt

National Day of Action to bring former Guatemalan General Rios Montt to Justice. <www.amnestyusa.org/events/04202007nda-guatemala.html>.

Service: Multi-Cultural Expo

The event features live entertainment, health, safety, and career, withexhibitors, and a kids’ zone. A special area of the event will be dedicated to cancer information, health, fitness, and education, with activities for children and their families. April 20 - 22, 10 AM to 5 PM. Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd St. , Los Angeles (323) 756-8434. <www.onechildourvillage.org>.

Performance: April Fools Art

An April Fools art and performance show with Hillary Kaye, Bruce Mede, Gerry Fialka and others. April 21, 22, 24, & 25. 6 PM to 10 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

Political Meeting: Labor-LGBT Exchange

A meeting between leaders of the labor and LGBT movements about their connections. With Maria Elena Durazo from the AFL-CIO and Lorri L. Jean, from the LA Gay & Lesbian Center . 6 PM. SEIU Local 721 Auditorium, 500 S. Virgil Ave., LA. (323) 860-7353.

Films: “My Country, My Country”

A screening of the film “My Country, My Country” where filmmaker Laura Poitras creates an intimate portrait of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. 6:30 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . $5. <Neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

April 21 • Saturday

Art: “The Crucified Land”

Named after “The Crucified Land” 1939 oil on canvas painted by Alexandre Hogue. We are inviting interested artists to work with residents of our City, organizations or local business to present a cross to be planted in the soil of the undeveloped IUP South area of the State Park. Each participating artist should set his/her cross during Saturday April 21. Contact them for more information. Part of the Green Stage Earthday Festival. (323) 662-3750. <Director@StageOfTheArts.info> or <Roman@afrocuba.org>. <www.StageOfTheArts.info>.

Community: Earth Day Celebration

A morning beach cleanup, followed by a day of free fun for all ages, with activities for children and guide walks. With food and beverages, environmentally-conscious items, books, and more. 8 AM. to 4 PM. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. , San Pedro (888) LA-PARKS. <www.laparks.org>.

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

The monthly Bus Riders Union meeting. Light refreshments at 9:30 AM. Meeting at10 AM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 387-2800.

Community Event: Feria de Los Niños

33rd Annual Celebration of the Children offers families a festive atmosphere with activities featuring boat rides on the lake, tortilla making contests, plenty of ethnic food and entertainment. April 21 & 22, 10 AM to 9 PM. Hollenbeck Park, 415 South St. Louis St., East LA. (888) LA-PARKS. <www.laparks.org>.

Convention: Conscious Living Fair

The Conscious Living Fair with over 180 exhibitors and more. With Earth Day speakers and activities. April 21 & 22. 10 AM   to 6 PM. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. , Pasadena . (805) 462-9700. <consciouslivingfair@gmail.com>. <www.consciouslivingfair.com>.

Community Event: South LA Earth Fest

The 2nd Annual South LA Earth Fest promotes environmental ways to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water efficiency, as well as healthy living choices among residences of South Los Angeles . With a variety of cultural music, dancing, and many other artistic tributes to Mother Earth. 10 AM to 6 PM. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 Martin Luther King Blvd., LA. (714) 523-7292. <www.SouthLAEarthDay.org>.

Community Event: Literacy Festival

Raising Readers: A Literacy Festival focuses on children’s language and literacy development. Storytellers, theatre groups, and musicians will emphasize the joy of reading. Lots of snacks and fun for children and their families. 12 PM to 4 PM. Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 452-3325. <www.connectionsforchildren.org>.

Books: “Soul Twins…”

A presentation by Oscar Vega Romero, author of “Soul Twins: a Latino Journey from the Edge to Self-Redemptions”. 1 PM. Edendale Branch Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Community Event: Eco-Art Exhibit

Trash to Treasure Eco-Art Exhibit & Earth Day Recycling Celebration. With Ed Begley Jr. and others. 3 PM to 5 PM. Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark, Studio City . <FriendsSCLibrary@aol.com>. <www.studiocitylibraryfriends.org>.

Talk: Torture

Join Survivors of Torture, International for an evening with Dr. Steven Miles, author of Oath Betrayed, as he discusses important questions about medical complicity in torture during times of war. 6:30-9:30 PM. $50. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, 5998 Alcala Park , San Diego . (619) 278-2400. <www.notorture.org/miles.html>.

Films: “The Road to Guantanamo ”

A screening of the new documentary which gives a first-hand account of three British citizens who spent two years in the Guantanamo gulag. 7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton St. , Long Beach . (714) 357-5424. <jeanne@burntmail.com>.

Poetry: “GV6 the Odyssey”

A screening of the poetry film “GV6 the Odyssey: Poets, Passion & Poetry”. With 31 poets candidly opening their souls. Poets presents include Marcielle Brandler, Elena Karina Byrne, Jennifer Kwon Dobbs and others. With a Q&A. Also May 5 at the Tribal Café. 8 PM. Antigua Culture Coffee House, 4836 Huntington Drive South, LA. (323) 539-CAFÉ (539-2233). <www.antiguacoffeehouse.com/events.htm>.

Political Meeting: Rock Aganist Racism

A rock against racism concernt to build a movemetn.  With spekers, puch and more. 8 PM.  The Smell, 247 S. Main St., LA. $5. <http://thesmell.org/.

April 22 • Sunday

Community Event: Village Spring Festival

The Village at Sherman Oaks 7th Annual Spring Festival, a day for the entire family. With many handmade creations, live entertainment on two stages, an international food pavilion, rides, games, and a petting zoo . 10 AM to 6 PM. Ventura Blvd. , between Van Nuys and Kester, Sherman Oaks (818) 771-5667. <www.villageatshermanoaks.com>.

Community Event: Children’s Earth Day

The Los Angeles Children’s Earth Day event. With rescued exotic wildlife, celebrity guests, environmental experts and activities sand much more. 10 AM to 4 PM. Star Echo-Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA. (310) 842-3938. <bena@starinc.org>. <www.ecostation.org>.

Political Meeting: Atheist United LA

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

Forum: Warsaw Ghetto

The 64th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Commemoration. With guest speaker Zenon Neumark author of “Hiding in the Open: A Young Fugitive in Nazi-Occupied Poland ”. 2 PM. L.A. Yiddish Culture Club, 8339 W. 3rd St., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Music: Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson

Hear the Spirituals and the Spirit of the music of Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson and what the legacy means for us today. 3 PM to 5 PM. Paul Robeson Community Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., LA. $5. (323) 752-7285.

April 24 • Tuesday

Community: Police Victims Support

Have You or a Family Member Been Brutalized by the Police? SPIRIT (Support & Partnership In Respect & In Trust). The SPIRIT group is an alliance of people who have lost loved ones to the police/ law enforcement or are here to support family members in their struggle to deal with the loss of loved ones. Support network, coping mechanisms, legal resources, community organizing. 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>.

Talk: Blind Patriotism

Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, who grew up in Hussein’s Iraq , has put her medical professor on hold to speak out on the realities of War and the patriotic fervor in the US that led to it. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <TuesdayNiteForum@aol.com>.

April 25 • Wednesday

Political Action: Fast to Close the SOA

A Nationwide Fast to Close the School of the Americas , April 25-27. Congress is scheduled to vote on a bill to suspend operations of the SOA/WHINSEC in May. Activist should start today to pressure them to do so. Sponsored by the School of the Americas Watch. (202) 234-3440. <www.soaw.org>.

Support: Activist Support Circle .

Activist Support Circle , is a relaxed and supportive environment so 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. Held the last Wednesdays of the month. 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. , Santa Monica . (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

April 26 • Thursday

Community Event: Health Care

14th Annual 50+ Health and Fitness Jamboree for those 50 and older, with free activities including a health fair, massage booths, foot reflexology, entertainment, information on senior services, exercise demonstrations, refreshments, and more. 8 AM. to 1:30 PM. Griffith Park Ranger Station 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., LA. (888) LA-PARKS. <www.laparks.org>.

Community : Safety without Sacrifice

“Without Fear... Claiming Safe Communities Without Sacrificing Ourselves.” The Southern California Library’s 2007 Annual Event. Reception, Exhibit, and Silent Auction. Honoring Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Michael Zinzun and with a musical performance by jazz legend Dwight Trible. $50. LA River Center , 570 W Ave. 26, LA. (323) 759-6063. <www.socallib.org>.

Political Action: PSR Lobby Day

It’s Time To Tell Congress: Stop New Nuclear Weapons! Curb Global Warming! Join them in Washington DC or participate by phoning your representatives. (202) 667-4260 Ext. 234. <cvermeulen@psr.org>. <www.psr.org>.

April 27 • Friday

Political Action: Change Links Meeting

A regular mailing and discussion meeting. We schedule these to correspond to the best date for getting the subscribers the issue before the first and delaying printing for all you late comers. Call to make sure everything goes as planned. 12 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. (818) 782-1412. <change-links@change-links.org>. <www.change-links.org>.

Forum: “Voices of the People”

Fifteen years after the Civil Unrest, there will be a community meeting in Koreatown to discuss the state of the neighborhood and create a community agenda. Sponsored by KIWA. 6 PM to 8 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA> (213) 738-9050. <KIWA@KIWA.org>.

Discussion: Westside Atheist United

The regular monthly meeting of Atheists United of Santa Monica. Fridays. 6:30 PM. Dolores Restaurant, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA. (310) 392-5388.

Performance: John Sinclair

John Sinclair musician of MC5 and founder of the White Panther Party from the Sixties will appear with his friends for the republication of this book “Feral House”. With music, poetry, a panel and more 7 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. , Venice . (310) 822-3006. <www.beyondbaroque.org>.

Plays: $9.99 Theatre Festival

The Found Theatre will host the first $9.99 Theatre Festival and the plays will last 9.99 minutes and cost no more that $9.99 to produce and tickets will be $9.99. April 27 & 28. 8 PM. Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd. , Long Beach . $9.99. (562) 433-3363. <www.foundtheatre.org>.

April 28 • Saturday

Political Action: Impeachment Day

A day of nationwide protest in towns and cities across America to call for impeachment. <www.a28.org>. (<www.impeach07.org> lists other actions as well.)

Classes: Global Solidarity School

In the tradition of the World Social Forums, union education schools and community organizing, we are combining these elements to create a school for building social change — bringing together students seeking to build a better world. April 28 thru May 12. Site: Havana ,