UpDated Since Print Edition July 3

More calendar entries outside LA, Ventura and Orange counties are on the website to save space here. With a boost in donations and more pages in the newspaper, they could be included in the print edition.

Web Page Items

Forum: SF8 Benefit

A benefit for the San Francisco Eight, Black Panthers who were framed for a 1971 murder, where some were tortured to confess. With a showing of the film “Legacy of Torture.” 6 PM to 8 PM. William Grant Arts Center, 2520 W. View St., LA. (323) 734-1164. <www.freedomarchives.org>.

Political Meeting: KPFK LSB

Public meeting following the 7 PM closed meeting. Starts approx. 7:45-8 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007

Reading : Rebel Reading Cricle

A reading circle on “Via La Raza” by Yolanda Alaniz and Megan Cornish where you discuss he stolen history of defiant organizing by farmworkers, students, feminist and Chicana/o lesbians and gays.  Tuesdays from July 1 to July 29.  Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Park .  7 PM.  Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416.  lafsprw6@aol.com>

July 2 • Wednesday

Political Action: South Central Farm

A hearing where you can voice your opposition to the development of the old farm land. 10 AM. LA City Hall, Rm. 1020, 200 N. Spring St. , LA. (800) 249-5240. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Films: Celluloid Palette

Films about artists, including Matthew Barney, Salvador Dali, Jean-Michel Basquiat and James White. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330..

July 3 • Thursday

Arft: Hand to Hand: Witnessing the War

111 artists will be putting on an Iraq War “Traveling Exhibit”.   The art includes painting, photography, sculpture, video, animation, glass, paper, beadwork, printmaking, mixed meda and puppetry arts. Opening reception today, rom 6 PM to 9 PM.  July 4, 10 AM to 6  PM.  Runs to July 31 Tuesday thru Saturday gallery hours 2 PM to 7 PM.  Carol Henry Studio/Gallery, 28914 Roadside Drive , BI, Upstairs.  (310) 569-2217. (818) 991-0009.  XRink@aol.com.

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. Also, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. 6-8 PM. Pacific Park Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave. , Glendale . (818) 248-4967. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Benefit: Undocumented Scholarships

ARE (Association of Raza Educators) Scholarship Awards Presentation and Dinner. 6-8 PM. $20, students $15. Higher paying sponsorships are encouraged. UTLA Building , 2nd Floor, 3303 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (760) 855-6595, (714) 864-0543. <razaeducators@aol.com>.

Films: “Uncounted: The Movie”

A screening of the documentary, “Uncounted: The Movie” about the 2004 election and other incidents of voter fraud. Also Aug. 7, “The Reflecting Pool,” a challenge to the official version of 9/11.Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition. 7 PM. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. , Whittier . (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154. <www.WhittierPeace.org>.

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. It’s a Grind Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St. (East of Cherry), Long Beach . <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

Performance: Night Before the 4th

The Night Before the 4th, A Patriotic Preparation with Code Pink, Ross Altman, Leslie Perry, Linda Pollack and Susan Griffin. 7:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. , Venice . $10 (310) 822-3006. <www.beyondbaroque.org>.

July 4 •Friday

Community Event: CL Editor’s Birthday

John Johnson: “It’s my birthday again, seems to come around every year. How about everyone just organize some progressive activities during the coming months. And, of course, send the information to us with the appropriate gift.”

Media: “Free For All”

A satirical new documentary, “Free For All!” premiers online today. It features investigative reporter Greg Palast, Noam Chomsky and Jerry Springer. It is mostly about how past elections have been stolen and how to stop it from happening again. <www.FreeForAll.tv>.

Political Action: Indivisible Day

The Los Angeles Freethought Federation hosts a July 4 “Indivisible Day” in LA and Ventura including a number of events. On July 4, a booth at the Santa Monica pier. Also on July 3, a rally at the Ventura County Government Center , emphasizing the importance of Church and State separation. (805) 405-3929. Details: <groups.yahoo.com/group/change-links/message/64055>.

Political Action: Mourn the 4th

Mourn on the Fourth of July with the LA Catholic Work and AFSC for a memorial service and peace walk, which ends at Arlington West, the memorial to the troops murdered by George Bush and his corporate friends. 11 AM. Santa Monica Beach , along Palisade Park and then to Arlington West (north of the pier), Santa Monica . (323) 267-8789. <lacatholicworker.org>.

Community Event: Pignic

A fun and educational day for kids and critters teaching kindness to ALL animals. $5. Animal Acres, 5200 Escondido Canyon Road , Acton . (661) 269-5404.

Political Action: Farce of July

A benefit for the Peace & Dignity Journey, a spiritual run crossing North, Central and South America through hundreds of indigenous communities. The run will be in the LA area from July 18-20. Live music, DJ’s, Speakers, Food, Vendors, Teatro, Poetry, Art, Danza. Xican@ Records & Film. $10, kids & elders free. 2-10 PM. 1221 S. Hope St., LA. (323) 359-6288. <thefarce@riseup.net>. <peek.snipurl.com/07-change>.

Music: July Jazz and Blues Festival

6th Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival. Come celebrate the 4th of July with the rich cultural heritage and diverse sounds of jazz and blues. Also children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food available, 4-7 PM. Vision Theatre back lot, 43rd Pl., LA. (213) 202-5500. <www.culturela.org>.

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 . Call to check. (818) 242-4320

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

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

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 . Call to check that it’s on. (626) 281-8741.

July 5 • Saturday

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 Meeting: 911 TruthLA

The regular monthly meeting of the 911TruthLA group. They will screen “Improbable Collapse” and the co-producer will have a Q&A. They will also formalize their steering committee and start planning for a major Spring 911Truth conference. 1-5 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.com>.

July 6 • Sunday

Community Event: Marriage

A diverse group of gay and straight couples including Change Links’ staffers Chaparral Fireland & Uncle Don B. Fireland Fanning will exchange vows in a joyous community celebration of sanctioned marriage. All are welcome but please RSVP to (310) 399-1631 or <churchop@aol.com>. Or send your poetry, wishes, etc. to <uncledon@well.com> if you cannot make it. Gifts to Change Links are especially welcome. 10:15 AM. The Church in Ocean Park , 235 Hill St. , Santa Monica .

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. <www.ocgreens.org>.

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>.

Talk: Secular Vote

Getting Out the Secular Vote will be the topic of Stuart Bechman of the Humanist Association of LA. 5 PM. Yahoo Center, Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 479-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.

Music: Concerts in the Park

“Concerts in the Park” during the summer featuring top pop, jazz, classical, folk and world music performances every Sunday afternoon. July 6, 13, 20 & 27. 6-8 PM. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. , Woodland Hills. (818) 704-1358, <www.valleycultural.org>.

Film: “El Norte”

A free showing of the film “El Norte” with a panel discussion. Also a bake sale. Parking is limited so try using public transportation. 6:30 PM. First Unitarian Church , Channing Hall. 2936 W. 8th St., LA. (213) 389-1356.

July 7 • Monday

Cultural Event: Black Pride

Los Angeles “Black Pride at The Beach.” This Malibu Beach party is a cultural event for thousands of African American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. 6 AM to 5 PM. Point Dume, Malibu $15 (323) 293-4ATB. <www.atbla.com>.

Political Meeting: Anti-Racist Action Meeting

A meeting of the Anti-Racist Action-LA/People Against Racist Terror. They will be planning actions against Save Our State and other local racist forces and supporting the Free the Black Rides meeting on July 12 at the Southern Calif. Library. Today 7 PM, United Methodist Church Peace and Justice Center, Victoria at Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 495-0299.

July 8 • Tuesday

Talk: School to Prison

The ACLU Pasadena/Foothills Public Forum presents Melinda Bird, who monitors LA County Jails, to talk on the state of both our schools and our jails. 7 PM Neighborhood Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd. , Pasadena . (626) 350-4370. <aclupasadena@yahoo.com>.

July 9 • Wednesday

Twn Hall on Homelessness and Criminalization

Experts Gary Blazi and carol Soble will present the hadd facts on homelssness and hw using laws and law enforcement to target the poor or their advocates is no solutin. Sponsored by the Venice Community Housing Corporation. With other speakers, a slide show, a film, and music. 6:30 PM. Venice United Methodis Church, 1020 Victoria Ave., at Lincoln and Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 365-0985. Mjusticecommittee@fastmail.fm>.

July 10 • Thursday

Election: Green Political Convention

GPUS (<www.gp.org>) Convention. The other parties’ conventions are detailed under “Upcoming.” Chicago IL . July 10-13. <www.greenconvention2008.com>.

Films: Outfest

The 26th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. OUTFEST is the largest film festival in Southern California and the region’s largest gay and lesbian arts event, featuring more than 200 films, nine venues, and attendance of over 40,000 people. July 10 – 21, call for times. The Directors Guild of America , 7920 Sunset Blvd., $10 (213) 480-7088. <www.outfest.org>.

Discussion: Social Feminism

The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism. Also a focus on building for the 41st Anniversary Radical Women Conference in San Francisco on Oct. 3. Dinner at 6:30 for $7. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <radicalwomenla@aol.com>. (This email address may be bad.)

July 11 • Friday

Community Event: Peace Party

The Santa Monica Peace Club is planning a Peace Party for today.

Films: Harvey Milk

UCLA Film and TV archives presents a series of films from their Outfest achieves, starting today with the 1984 film, “The Life and Times of Harvey Milk.” Runs to July 19. Fowler Museum at UCLA, Lenart Auditorium, Room A103B. (310) 825-8655. <www.fowler.ucla.edu>.

Community Event: Lotus Festival

The 31st Annual Lotus Festival celebrates the people and cultures of the Asian and Pacific Islands . With exotic food, boutiques, a community health fair, dragon boat races and a carnival. Saturday night fireworks over the water. July 11-13, Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday Noon - 10 PM, Sunday Noon - 8 PM. Echo Park Lake 1632 Bellevue Ave., Echo Park . (888) LAPARKS. <www.laparks.org>.

July 12 • Saturday

Forum: Free the Black Riders

An event to demand freedom for the arrested members of the Black Riders, a Black political group, and for a stop to the harassment of the Riders. With workshops, speakers, film and discussion. 12 PM. Southern California Library, 6120 South Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 759-6063. <diyzine.com/solidarity>.

Poetry: The Poetry of Protest

Featuring Sarah Husain (<www.sarahhusain.com>), Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, Sherman Pearl, Imani Tolliver (<www.imanitolliver.com>) and La Poeta Carmen Vega. 3-5 PM. William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 W. View St., LA. (323) 734-1164. <cspgweb@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Music: Suzy Williams

The Lit Show with Suzy Williams in her third annual celebration of song and literature. Songs written by Truman Capote, Dorothy Park, Jack Kerouac and others. 7:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. , Santa Monica . $10 (310) 822-3008. <beyondbaroque.org>.

July 13 • Sunday

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

The regular meeting of the Coalition For World Peace. They’ll be planning how to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. Call to verify the date & location. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. 323-281-7322. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

Benefit: Democratic Club Awards Dinner

The Pacifica Palisades Democratic Club Awards Dinner for Political Courage. Honorees include Robert Greenwald, Betty and Stanley Sheinbaum and Phil Donahue. Presenters include Congresswoman Maxine Waters. 5 PM. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica . $135. (310) 857-6317.

Discussion: MOM

Meditations On Media is a new series of discussions by Gerry Fialka. They will look at the hidden effects of what humans have invented, from TV to cars. Mondays or Sundays, Aug. 10, Sept 14, etc. 2-4 PM. Blankenship Ballet Studio, 132 Brooks Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

Music: LA Drumcore

LA / SoCal’s new Radical Marching band. Today is the first meet up, practice & brainstorming. MacArthur Park , LA.   <drum-core@live.com>. Details at <www.myspace.com/ladrumcore>.

Music: Brazilian Summer Festival

This 14th annual festival features Brazilian music and dance under the stars. The event includes booths, Brazilian arts and crafts, and audience dancing on stage. 7-11 PM. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood $38. (818) 566-1111, <www.braziliannites.com>.

July 14 • Monday

Classes: Sustainable Living Workshops

Alternative building, energy, gardening and water recycling classes. Attend individual 1-2 day workshops or the entire series. 9 AM - 5 PM daily. July 14-20. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies, Cal Poly Pomona . Contact them for details on their “ Los Angeles ” workshops. (707) 744-2017. <www.solarliving.org>.

Films: Perez Political Films

Richard Bay Perez, screens and talks about his new documentary “Sierra Club Chronicles.” Perez made “Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election.” Also “The Freedom Films.” 7 PM. UnUrban Coffeehouse, 330 Pico Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 306-7330.

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

July 15 • Tuesday

Films: “Private”

A drama by documentary filmmaker Saverio Costanzo about the cost of occupation and a Palestinian family who had their home seized by Israeli soldiers and what they do in a nonviolent way to get it back. 7 PM. Workman’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007.

Film: “ Moments With Fidel ”

The ANSWER Coaltion Film and Forum will screen "Moments With Fidel" . A rarely seen from from the Cuban Archives includes video and audio rom 1059 to 2004, .7 PM. 137 N. Virgil Ave., #203, LA. (213) 251-1025. <anwerla@answerla.og>>

July 16 • Wednesday

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.losangelesgreens.org>.

Films: Women’s Films

Films by women including Stacy Steers “Phantom Canyon,” Courtney Egan’s “Big Shtick,”  Wednesday Alexander’s “The Pride of the USA,” Amy Alexander’s “The Prince of the USA” and others. With live music at 7 PM. Films at 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

Discussion: “Monthly Review”

A free monthly discussion of articles in the magazine “Monthly Review.” Today, articles from the June issue. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Colorado Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 390-0306.

July 17 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Atheists United

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

July 18 • Friday

Political Action: Peace & Dignity Journey

A spiritual run crossing North, Central and South America through hundreds of indigenous communities. July 18-20 in the LA area, locations TBD. Updates: <www.peaceanddignityjourneys.com>.

July 19 • Saturday

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

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

Talk: Los Angeles Transportation Just The Facts

Dr. Peter Gordor, Professor, School f Police, Planning and Development, USC weill speakin on transporation in Los Angeles. Sponsored by Secular Jewish Humanist of Los Angeles. 11:30 AM. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1260 18th S., Santa Monica. (310) 826-9135.

Forum: The Revolution Taht Almost Was France 1968

Jan Zyx. ,member of the Internation Communist Current who witnessed events in Europe, will speak on the legacy of France in May 68. Also Gary Rumor and a discussion. 3 PM to 6 PM. Southern Calif. Library, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., LA.

Music: Classical Guitar

David Rona will give a free classical guitar performance. 3 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Film: “ Cadillac Desert ”

About water issues in the western US. Based on the book of the same title by Marc Reisner. 4:30 PM, followed by potluck at 6:30 PM. Moorpark (carpool from Topanga). RSVP for details. (805) 553-9352, (805) 990-3379. <pjperry.2@live.com>.

Art: Mark Tribe's "Port Huron Project 4: We Are Also Responsible"

Creative Time and LACE presnts Mark event which draws upon the traditons of political demonstrations, protest, and public address by restaging radical speeechs selected by the artist for a public audience. 6 PM to 7 PM. Exposition Park, Exposion Blvd., at Vermont Ave., Parking Lot 3. (323) 957-1777 x12. <www.porthuronproject.net>.

July 20 • Sunday

Discussion: “Nation” Mar Vista

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.

July 22 • Tuesday

Music: Suzy Williams

Singer, performer Suzy Williams is backed by her Solid Senders for the rockin’ dance music of Louis Jordan. Monthly, July 22, Aug. 26 , Sept. 23, etc. 8 PM. Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd. , Santa Monica . $10. (310) 393-6007.

July 24 • Thursday

Discussion: Feminists on Election

Radical Women present a feminist take on the November Elections. They will compare Barack Obama and John McCain’s platforms with those of socialist candidates. Supper at 6:30 PM for $7. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <radicalwomenla@aol.com>. (This email address may be bad.) <www.radicalwomen.org>.

July 25 • Friday