Change Links Calendar

Section2

Back to Section1

Add Calendar Items  Items do not go directly on the Website.

Please donate if you do

Change Links  Calendar

July 2007

July 1 • Sunday

Political Action: Caravan to Cuba

July 1-12: Caravan stops and educational presentations throughout US and Canada. July 13-28: Continuing to Cuba (8 days in Cuba) & returning. Check their website for local appearances; some of these may already be elsewhere in this calendar. (212) 926-5757. <cucaravan@igc.org>. <www.pastorsforpeace.org>.

Talk: The Periodic Table

Dr. Eric Scerri of UCLA will talk about the importance of the development of the Periodic Table of chemical elements. 11 AM. The Center for Inquiry, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $6. (323) 666-9797. <JimU@CFIWest.org>.

Talk: Civil Rights and Freethinkers

Michael Estes, former Air Force Staff Sergeant will speak on his transition from religion to atheism and the impact of freethinkers on the early 20th Century civil rights movement. 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>. <hala.org>.

Talk: Message For Hope

Jackie Cochrane will give a talk on a new world teacher and what that might mean. At the Body-Mind-Spirit Expo. 11:15 AM. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. (818) 785-6300. <www.share-international.org>.

Films: “Them”

As a part of the “Los Angeles Destroys Itself” series of films the great 1954 film about those darn giant ants will be show along with “Miracle Mile” (at 7 PM) about a couple running from a possible nuclear attack in the Miracle Mile section of Wilshire Blvd. (so to speak). 12 PM. Billy Wider Theatre, The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. $9. (310) 206-8013. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Films: “The Ultimate Choice”

A video with British Author Benjamin Crème, focusing on humanity’s choice of continuing in old destructive ways or choosing world peace, sharing and justice. 2 PM. Santa Monica Main Library, Community Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (888) 232-8272. <www.share-international.org>.

Community Event: Yoga sin fronteras

A bi-national yoga class. Krystian Stjerne from Chula Vista Yoga Center and Javier Alonso Bazua from Sadhana de Mayja in Playas de Tijuana. All levels. Tea, organic snacks & social after. 3-5 PM. Free. Contact them for location & details. No phone. <dan.Watman@gmail.com>. <www.bordermeetup.org>.

Films: “Silkwood”

A showing of the film “Silkwood” with Meryl Streep, about nuclear safety issues. Sponsored by the Peace and Freedom Labor Committee. RSVP. 6 PM. 601 9th St., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 826-2450.

July 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>.

July 4 • Wednesday

Actions:  Take Back the Fourth

Editor John Johnson will be having his annual birthday, sans a party, presents, not much to watch on TV and  narry a  revolution as he would wish, unless….

Political Action: Eyes Wide Open

300 pairs of boots for a memorial to honor California’s warriors killed in Iraq. SB VFP & AFSC. 9 AM - 4 PM. On the grass on the north side of Cabrillo Blvd., between Garden St. and Calle Puerto, Santa Barbara. (805) 965-5152. <urbantj5152@earthlink.net>.

Political Meeting: Impeachment Meeting

The official inauguration of the LA Impeachment Center. Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be present at both events. It will followed by a picnic at La Cienega park, with speakers, food and a live band. 11 AM to 3 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. (310) 497-7255. <thottam@bcimpeach.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>.

Art: The Farce of July

Art as a weapon. Bands, speakers, workshops, spoken word. In the spirit of resistance NO drugs/alcohol/fireworks. $15; kids & elders free. Presented by Xican@ Records. Noon - 10 PM. Self Help Graphics, 3802 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. <www.myspace.com/xicanorecordsandfilm>.

Music: Jazz and Blues Festival

5th Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival. Come celebrate the 4th of July at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with the rich cultural heritage of the diverse sounds of jazz and blues. There will also be children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food available, and free watermelon. 1 PM to 7 PM. Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Pl., LA. (213) 202-5508.

Community Event: July 4 Picnic

BYO BBQ, games. Sponsored by John Edwards Los Angeles & 30th Congressional District One Corps Group. Free or donation; RSVP. 1-5 PM. 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. at 25th St., Santa Monica. (323) 939-5475. <susie4edwards@yahoo.com>.

July 5 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

The Long Beach Greens hold their regular meetings every 1st 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>.

July 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

Community Meeting: Stonewall Coffee House

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

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

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

July 7 • Saturday

Political Meeting: Clean Money

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: Westside Greens

The Westside Greens regular monthly meeting, Today they will screen a major political film and discuss actions and the new Impeachment Center on the first Saturday of the Month. Refreshments and discussions on local Green Party actions. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Unurban Café Pico and 33rd, Santa Monica. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.gpus.org> & <www.westsidegreens.org>.

Art: Open Studio Tour

This self-guided open studio tour features 70 artists in 32 homes, galleries, and studios exhibiting a broad range of work in all media. July 7 & 8, 12 PM to 6 PM. Glendale. (818) 548-2780.

Community Event: 30th Annual Lotus Festival

The Lotus Festival celebrates the people and cultures of the Asian and Pacific Islands. This event features a variety of cultural entertainment, exotic food, boutiques, a community health fair, and dragon boat races, Saturday night fireworks display over the water. July 7 & 8. Sunday 12 noon - 8 p.m. 12 PM to 10 PM. Echo Park Lake, 1632 Bellevue Ave., Echo Park (888) LA-PARKS . <www.laparks.org>.

Discussion: 911TruthLA Meeting

The regular first Saturday of the meeting of 911TruthLA group. They will screening a 9/11 film and discuss the new Impeachment Center and critical issues of the day including what happened on 9/11/2002. Next meeting August 4. 1 PM to 3 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.net>.

Political Meeting: L.A. Impeachment Center

The LA Impeachment Center weekly meetings where they will be organizing, phone-banking, letter-writing, and strategizing. They will be meeting every Saturday. 2 PM to 6 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. (310) 497-7255. <thottam@bcimpeace.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>.

July 8 • Sunday

Films: “Swimming in Auschwitz”

A screening of the documentary “Swimming in Auschwitz” with filmmaker Jon Kean talking about his film. It profiles six women who lived there. 3 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $8. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Political Action: Caravan to Cuba

A send off for Pastors for Peace who are making another friendshipment to Cuba. Speaker will be Carol Cross. With music, dancing, food and fun. 7 PM. LA Workers Center, 1251 South St. Andrews Pl, LA. (213) 383-9283.

July 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.

July 10 • Tuesday

Conference: Women & Peace

International Women’s Peace Conference: Empowering Peacemakers. July 10-15. Adams Mark Hotel and Conference Center, 400 N. Olive St., downtown Dallas. (214) 421-6707. <www.womenspeaceconference.org>.

Classes: Venice Arts Project

The Inside Out Community Arts project will be holding a series of theater-based after-school arts program for middle school youth of Venice and surrounding areas. Taught by professional actors, writers, dancers and others. Free. Classes Monday through Thursdays. July 10 thru July 30. 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Venice Center for Peace with Justice & the Arts, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 397-8820 ext. 104. <www.insideoutca.org>.

Films: “Reel Bad Arabs”

A benefit film and party for ActionLA and the National Immigrant Solidarity Network. “Reel Bad Arabs” shows the media bias against Arab-Americans, and justifications to support the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 6 PM to 9 PM. Peace Center, 8124 West 3rd St., LA. $5. (213) 403-0131.

Forum: Racial Profiling

The ACLU Pasadena/Foothills Public Forum presents Peter Bibring, ACLU attorney and others speaking on “Policing, Racial Profiling and Public Trusts” They will focus on African American and Latino residents concerns about police responses to gangs and violence in NW Pasadena. 7:30 PM. Neighborhood Church, 301 North Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 389-4107. <aclupasadena@yahoo.com>.

July 11 • Wednesday

Conference: Beirut Social Forum

The first “Arab International Beirut Social Forum” will be a venue for the coordination of joint activities and joint actions, exchanging our views and experiences, analyzing all aspects of the imperialist, Zionist so called “New World Order”, Runs to July 14. 8 AM to 11 PM. Beirut\UNESCO PALACE tel 009613858055. <lccresistance@lebanonview.com> & <lccInfo@LebanonView.com>. <www.lebanonview.com >

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

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

Talk: Radical Polices in the Media

Racial Politics in Mainstream Media: Gleaning Grains of Truth From Mountains of Chaff” with researcher John Hankey who made the acclaimed film “JFKII.” 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

July 12 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Greens National

July 12-15. GPUS Annual National meeting, Reading, PA. No phone. <www.gpanc.org>.

Films: Outfest 2007

The 25th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is the largest film festival in Southern California and the region’s largest gay and lesbian arts event, featuring more than 200 films, in nine venues. July 12 – 23, call for times Main theater The Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood $9. (213) 480-7088. <www.outfest.org>.

Benefit: Jazz & Civil Rights

The Lambda Letters will be holding a Jazz Fundraiser for Civil Rights for Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bi folk. With an evening of jazz from the Jazz Generation and an awards ceremony honoring community leaders and organizations for their works benefit the Gay communities. 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Holiday Inn, 300 J Street, Sacramento, $50. (916) 444-8501. <Myeva.Thierry@lamdbaletters.org>. <www.lambdaletters.org>.

Film: “In Debt We Trust”

A screening of the documentary “In Debt We Trust: America Before the Bubble Bursts”.   About the impact of consumer debt and predatory lending practices on individuals and families.  Robyn Smith, Deputy Attorney General of California Department of Justice will facilitate a discussion on the issues the film brings up.  Sponsored by the Conscientious Projector.  7PM.  The Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond, Old Pasadena. (626) 792-4941.

Talk: Scott Ritter

Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter will speak on his new book “Waging Peace: The Art of War for the Antiwar Movement.  Co-Sponsored by South Pasadena Neighbors for Peace and Justice.  7:30 PM.  The Women’s Club of South Pasadena.  1424 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena.  $5.  (310) 842-8794.  http://www.ustourofduty.org.

July 13 • Friday

Conference: Copwatch

First Intl. Copwatch Conference. $15-50 sliding. Laney College, 900 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. (Lake Merrritt BART station.) (510) 548-0425. <cwconference2007@lists.riseup.net>. <www.copwatchconference.org>.

Films: Mods and Rockers

American Cinematheque’s tribute to the time of Mods and Rockers as certain groups were called in England. They will salute the films of D.A. Pennebaker of “Monterey Pop” and “Don’t Look Back.” Also a number of other concert films will be shown. Runs to Aug. 2. 7 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.americancinematheque.com>.

Films: Maria Guardado

A film “Testimony: The Maria Guardado Story” about the LA activist who was kidnaped and tortured in El Salvador by CIA-assisted death squads. 7:30 PM. Café Bolivar, 1741 Ocean Par Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 452-9681.

July 14 • Saturday

Benefit: Feisty Feminist Rummage Sale

Radical Women will be holding a rummage sale which will included reusable housewares, collectibles, tools books and more. Will benefit their newspaper “Freedom Socialist.” You can still donate, call. 9 AM to 4 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <LAFSPRW6@aol.com>.

Talk: Who is the Maitreya:

A talk on the Maitreya and his forum priorities of food, shelter, health care and education. 7:30 PM. Many Paths Bookstore, 5152A Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 785-6300. <www.share-international.org>.

July 15 • Sunday

Books: Reading Circle

PSR-LA reading circle. A new group. Discussion around Joe Cirincione’s “Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons.” (213) 689-9170 x107. <parfrey@psr.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>.

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.

July 16 • Monday

Films: Cinematic Interventions

A show of the films of experimental filmmaker John Cannizzaro, along with 90 minutes of phastasmagorical art, with films and more. 8 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

July 18 • Wednesday

Political Meeting: Activist Network

SBCAN (Santa Barbara County Action Network). Speaker: Harvey Molotch, NYU Professor of Social & Cultural Analysis, noted author, founding SB CAN member, speaking on “Santa Barbara as the Hinge of History,” 5:30-7:30 PM, Karpeles Library, 21 W Anapamu St, Santa Barbara. Also 7/22, speaker: Hilda Zacarias, SB CAN founding member, and newest Santa Maria City Council Member, speaking on “From Activism to Action,” 2-4 PM, D.W.’s American Bistro, 2046 Santa Maria Way #106, Santa Maria. R.S.V.P. by July 13. (805) 879-1768. <mail@sbcan.org>.

Classes: Drawing

A beginning drawing workshop, free. 6 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-2007.

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>.

Film: Hiroshima/Nagasaki

“White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” a documentary by Steven Okazaki. 7:30 PM screening; wine reception 6:30 PM. Free to PSR members: RSVP to (888) 745-7425. Landmark Theaters at Pico and Westwood. <www.psrla.org>.

Discussion: “Monthly Review” Discussion

The regular free monthly discussion of articles in the magazine “Monthly Review”. Today they will talk about the May issue of the journal. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Colorado Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Performance: Miss Beatnik Contest

The first annual Miss Beatnik Contest. Contestants will be judged on their poetry, dance, sketching, bongo drumming and beatnik bathing suits. $100 grand prize. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema>.

July 19 • Thursday

Conference: Animal Rights 2007

Animal Rights 2007 July 19-23. $140, some discounts available. Westin LAX, 5400 W. Century Blvd. (W. of I-405), LA. (888) ASK-FARM (327-6872). <info@arconference.org>. <arconference.org>.

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>.

July 20 • Friday

Films: “Red Hill”

A student from the Echo Park Film Center made a film “Red Hill” about past and present activism in Echo Park which will be shown. Sponsored by Neighbors For Peace. Including a potluck. 6:30 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, $5. (213) 484-8846. <Drlao@Yahoo.com>.

Discussion: Westside Atheist Connected

The regular monthly meeting of Atheists Connected of Santa Monica. They welcome freethinkers, agnostics, skeptics and humanists to the monthly dinner. 4th Fridays of the month. 6:30 PM. Dolores Restaurant, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA. (310) 451-2752.

Films: “Guantanamera!”

A screening of the Cuban film “Guantanamera” by the director of “Strawberry and Chocolate” Tomas Gutierrez. It is a social and romantic comedy. Co-Sponsored by the LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. RSVP. Discussion with food at Izzy’s afterwards. 7 PM. 601 Ninth St., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 451-2752.

July 21 • Saturday

Conference: DFA Training

Experienced campaign professionals will cover practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising, voter targeting, online organizing, and building a sustainable grassroots movement. July 21-22. $70, discounts available. USC Orange County Center, 2300 Michelson Dr., Irvine. (802) 651-3200. <www.democracyforamerica.com/training>.

Benefit: LGBT Yard Sale

The South Bay LGBT Center will holding a fund raising yard sale They still need volunteers to help prepare a few weeks before then event. 7 AM to 1 PM. Near Narbonne High, Lomita. (310) 328-6550. <thecenter@@southbaycenter.com>.

Community Event: Community Fair

The Gage Middle school will be holding their first Community Fair. With two Ugandan hip hop artists and lots more. 9 AM to 2 PM. Gage Middle School, Huntington Park.

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

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

Classes: Counter-recruitment

For all who want to counter military recruiting and resist militarism in our schools. 9:30 AM - 4 PM. RSVP by 7/13. El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana. (714) 649-0501 message line. <nlginoc@gmail.com>.

Talk: Three Strikes Awareness

Testimonials by three-strikers. San Gabriel Valley/ El Monte FACTS Chapter. New Hope Church, 3041 N. Peck Road, El Monte (off 10 Freeway/ Peck Road exit). No phone.

Talk: Message of Hope

A talk about an age of sharing, justice, and cooperation, by McNair Ezzard. 3 PM. Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark, Studio City. (818) 785-6300. <share-international.org>.

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 PM. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. $54. (818) 566-1111. <www.braziliannites.com>.

Films: Venezuelan Film

A new film “Journey with the Revolution” about the Venezuelan grassroots people and women working together for healthcare, land reform and others issues. Meet activists who are helping to transform Venezuela. Plus a report back on the US Social Forum. Sponsored by Global Women’s Strike. 7 PM. Eastside Café, 5469 Huntington Drive, El Sereno. (323) 276-9883. <la@crossroadswomen.net>. <www.globalwomenstrike.net>.

July 22 • Sunday

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>.

Films: “Occupation 101”

A screening of the documentary “Occupation 101” about Palestine and the issues that shape the present situation. Sponsored by Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 1:30 PM. McCambridge Park, Rec. Center Rm. #4, 1515 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. (818) 842-5055. <burbankpeace@sbcglobal.net>.

July 23 • Monday

Music: Mariachi USA Festival

The world’s premier Mariachi USA Festival brings together more than 200 performers, the best of world class mariachi musicians, and ballet folklorico. $5 - $127. 6 PM. to 10:30 PM. Hollywood Bowl, (800) MARIACHI.

Music: Suzy Williams

Suzy Williams and Her Solid Senders will be playing live jazz and blues with her 8 piece band, evoking the rockin’ dance music of Louis Jordan. Mondays, today, Aug. 20, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29. 8 PM. Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 306-7330.

July 24 • Tuesday

Classes: Get Organized

A class where you can learn strategies for getting organized by Beth Zeigler. 6 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

July 25 • Wednesday

Talk: Ecovillage Founder

“Confessions of an Ecovillage Founder: Lessons Learned from the Los Angeles Eco-village,” Dialogue with Lois Arkin/others. Free; RSVP. LA EcoVillage, 117 Bimini Pl. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>.

Support: Activist Support Circle.

Speaker is Dr. Nita Vallens, noted psychotherapist, KPFK-FM radio talk show host and producer of “Inner Vision.” 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. 7 PM to 9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

Talk: Israeli Filmmaker

An evening with Israeli Filmmaker, artist and poet Beindel Kasher who has devoted herself to work about the Shoah. She had film the last vestiges of Jewish life in Eastern Europe. Including a vegetarian potluck. RSVP. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Talk: New American Censorship

Speaker: Project Censored Director Peter Phillips. Matters of Controversy ~ A Monthly Series. 7 PM. $5-10 donation. First UU Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street, Hillcrest (opposite UCSD Medical Center). (858) 459-4650. <info@prcsd.org>.

Films: “Foggy Mountain…”

“Foggy Mountains Breakdown More Than Non-Foggy Mountains,” a  film by Jessie Stead, which in experimental exploration traces the iconic Foggy Mountain breakdown and where that leads us to. Also “A Little Night Fright,” Market Street” and “Gaudi,” 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice (310) 306-7330.

July 27 • Friday

Community Event:  Monterey Summer of Love Festival

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival and the Summer of Love! Presented by IE Artists Group. July 27-29. The Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, on the exact same stage as 1967! <info@sfsummeroflove.com>. <www.summer67.com>. More commemorative events: <www.summeroflovefestival.com>.

Conference: Immigrant Conference

The National Grassroots Immigrant Strategy Conferences. With workshops, planning meetings and more. July 27-29. Richmond, Virginia. (213) 403-0131. <info@immigrantSolidarity.org>. <www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org>.

Political Meeting: Agustin Aguayo

A Southern California Victory Tour for U.S. Army Conscientious Objector Agustin Aguayo, who spent 8 months in jail and other penalties for his objection to the War in Iraq. Other guest speakers will be present. Call for more info. (323) 691-5283. <aguayodefense.org>.

Political Meeting:  Change-Links Mailing

Get off your duff and get over to the Peace Center and help us fold, label and stamp about 400 copies of Change Links and pickup some to distribute.  Our volunteers may bite.  12 Noon.  The Peace Center, 8124 W. 3^rd St., LA.  (818) 782-1412 or (818) 681-7448.  change@pacbell.net.  <change-links.org>.

July 28 • Saturday

Art: Malibu Arts Festival

36th Annual Malibu Arts Festival includes food, entertainment, and children’s activities on the beach. July 28 & 29, 9 AM to 5 PM. 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu. (310) 456-9025. <www.malibu.org>.

Political Meeting: Sheila Keuhl

Assemblywoman Sheila Keuhl will speak on the OneCare campaign, a single payer healthcare reform bill for the State of California. At a Alliance for Democracy public meeting. 10:45 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Music: Central Avenue Jazz Festival

12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival with two days of jazz performances pay tribute to “the Avenue” as Central Avenue was known during its renaissance years from the 1920s through the 1950s. July 28 & 29, 11 AM to 7 PM. Central Ave. between 42nd and 43rd Sts., (213) 202-5500. <www.culturela.org>.

Political Action: OCnorml Curbside Rally

Join us in OC for this curbside rally to raise public awareness for changing the laws against cannabis use. Also July 28. 1:30-5 PM. Huntington Beach Pier, 315 PCH, Huntington Beach. (714) 210-6446. <www.ocnorml.org>.

Films: “Loss of Liberty”

Glendale Public Awareness about 9/11 will have a free screening of the film “Loss of Liberty” about the 1967 attack on the U.S.S. Liberty by Israel planes. 34 service men were killed. 2 PM. Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, (818) 232-4320. <NBK9@cs.com>.

July 29 • Saturday

Discussion: Alliance for Democracy

The San Fernando Valley Chapter of Alliance for Democracy at it’s regular monthly meeting will host a presentation “From Empire Earth Community: navigating the great turning” based on respect for nature, human rights, justice and peace. 10 AM. Dance studio, behind the house, 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Films: “For Whom the Bell Tolls”

A screening of the 1943 film of Ernest Hemingway’s book “For Whom the Bell Tolls” starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. Studios forced director Sam Wood to defang the political thrust so as not to heavily favor the socialists. But still a great film. 5:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.

Benefit: Si Se Puede

Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural bookstore/cultural center will hold its first annual “Celebration of Community & Culture - Si Se Puede!/ Yes We Can!.” With are, comedy, social commentary and more. With Cultural Clash, Tierra, John Densmore and others. 6 PM. Food Amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Hollywood. $30. (818) 896-1479 or (323) GO-1-FORD. <info@tiachucha.com>. <www.FordTheatres.org>.

Films: “Waiting List”

A screening of the Cuban film “Waiting List” about a group of bus riders, who get tired of waiting for the next bus and turn the station into a showplace. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

UpComing:

August 3

Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration. Aug 3-4. Los Alamos, NM. (702) 646-4814.<info(at)nevadadesertexperience.org>. <www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Play: Marx in Soho

A production of the Howard Zinn play “Marx in Soho” with Jerry Levy as Karl Marx.  It talks about Marx “the man”.  A benefit for Venice Food Not Bombs.  6:30 PM Venice United Methodist Church, Peace and Justice Center.  2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice.  $15.  (310) 365-0985.  venicesantamonicefnb@fastmail.fm.

August 7

Music: Michigan Womyns Music Festival

The annual music festival with three stages with concerts day and evening.  300 workshops, camping, meals and more. Also parades, crafts faire, childrens’ camp, and women coming from around the world and much more..  Aug. 7 to 12.  (231) 757-4766 or locally call Bond Wright (310) 450-3396. <michfest.com.>

August 15

Films: “Salton Sea”

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

August 18

Community Event: Summer of Live

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>.

August 19

Conference: PSWIRL

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>.

August 20

Films: “I Pity the Fool”

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 PM to 10 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema>.

August 29

Films: Roger Beebe

Films of Robert Beebe will be show. They are called, goofy, startling and importing and evoke the work of Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

OnGoing:

Please call all OnGoing Events and give us any updates for them.  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. Calling first is the best idea.

Art:

July 1

The Feminine Mystique

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

“African by Legacy, Mexican by Birth”

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.

Call for Posters

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 Art and Poetry

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>.

Antiwar Art

“The New Millennial Guernica” Antiwar art by Chicanos and Latinos is a new gallery show at the Workmen’s Circle It will run to June 1. 10 AM to 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle. 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Earthquakes

An art exhibition from the Cal Arts Graphic Design Program, 1986-2004. 12 PM to 5 PM. Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 644-6269. $5. <posters.calarts.edu>.

Goats, Pomegranates, and sAnAnAs

Israel born artists sAnAnAs will be presenting his paintings and sculptures where he focus in on scapegoats and pomegranates, both important in Jewish lore. Gallery hours 10 AM to 5 PM. Runs to July 13. 7 PM to 9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Photographs of the 60s and 70s

“Struggle and Liberation: Photographs of Seminal Events and Icons of the 1960’s and 1970’s”.  Runs to July 1. 7 PM to 10 PM. Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art, 2021 Colorado Blvd., LA. (323) 259-1563. <carlottaspassion.com>. <www.carlottaspassion.com>.

Books:

Thursdays

Sisterhood Book Group

The Sisterhood Lesbian Book Group meets the Second Thursday of each month. 7:30 PM. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175.

Classes:

SAGE Society

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>.

Spoken Word for Teens

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 School

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...”

EcoVillage Tours

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. Jul 7 & 21; Aug 4 & 18 or future dates TBD and special group tours by appointment. 10:30 AM to 1 PM. Reservations required. $10, sliding scale. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

Bridge Classes

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

Non-Violence Training

“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. 7:30 PM. to 9:30 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. $15. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

Mondays

Spanish Class

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

Third Tuesdays

Classes: The US Empire.

Third Tuesdays. A monthly discussion group. Runs thru June 2007. 7 PM. Ken Edwards Senior Center, 1527 Fourth St., Santa Monica. No phone number.

Tuesdays

Cultivating Roots

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 AM to 10:30 AM. Proyecto Jardin Community Garden, 1718 Bridge St., Boyle Heights, LA.

Thursday

Script Workshop

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

Saturdays

Open Art

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>.

Saturdays

Spanish

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

Summer & Fall 2007

Classes: Greenpeace Organizing

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>.

Community Event:

South Bay Lesbian and Gay Events

The South Bay Center Lesbian, Gay, Bi Community Organization hosts events every month. For their calendar, write to: P.O. 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>.

Summer of Love Festival

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>.

Vegetarian Dining Club

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

Mondays