A camp for peace, democracy, and the restoration of the rule of law. Camp Casey will move from Crawford, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to create a larger camp focused not only on ending the war but also on righting injustices here at home and on holding accountable the Bush Administration and Congress. Sept. 5-21. <www.campdemocracy.org>.

September 6

Films: Hollywood UFO

George Willis will be present to screen his journey into world of UFO investigators and abductees from Hollywood to Area 51. With interviews and declassified government footage. Also “Le Petomane Parti Avec Le Vent” about legendary Moulin Rogue star Joseph Pujol. Live music at 7 PM program  at 8 PM. SPONTO Gallery, Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

September 9

Community Event: Communitas Awards tc "Community Event\: Communitas Awards "

The Church in Ocean Park honors Elizabeth Keller, Tom Hayden and John Maceri (director of the Ocean Park Community Center). $50/$20 low income includes buffet dinner & program. 6 PM. 235 Hill St., Santa Monica. RSVP to (310) 399-1631.

September 10

Community Event: ACLU Garden Party

Activist of the Year Award, Religious Freedom Awards and Stanley Sheinbaum Award. $40; includes an ACLU membership for new members. 2-5 PM. (213) 977-5212. <sellis@aclu-sc.org>.

September 11

Political Action: Global Unity

Annually Sept. 11-21. Culminating on the International Day of Peace - with more than 200 events in over 60 countries. <www.wetheworld.org> and <www.internationaldayofpeace.org>. See also Sept. 21 for info on demonstrations and CD events following the eleven days in 2006.

September 12

Talk: The Electric Car

EV1 Vigil co-organizer Paul Scott will speak on “Who Killed the Electric Car”. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

September 12

Action: Leonard’s Birthday

Beginning August 1, the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee will send out a daily announcement with ideas, and campaigns and events that are being held nationwide and internationally on September 12, 2006. Consider planning your own event or send the LPDC a donation or Leonard, himself, a birthday card. LPDC, 2626 N. Mesa # 132, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-6655 or <info@leonardpeltier.net>. (The above address will change sometime after 9/12.)

September 12

Political Action: Free the Cuban Five!

Join the International Call for Justice for the Cuban 5 and Their Families! Seeking endorsements and local events to add to their international calendar. See Progressive Community column for more information on the Five. Sept. 12 thru Oct. 6. <www.freethecuban5.com>. (Also see Sept. 23.)

September 15

Community Event: United Beats Festival

The United Beats of Peace Festival will talk place on the19th anniversary Earthdance Festival. A long line up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ’s, speakers and activist, who believe in a sustainable future. Some of the musicians are Ani DiFranco, Ozomatli, John Trudell and many others. Sept. 15, 16 & 17. Tickets from $60 to $165. Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, California. Off of Hwy. 101. $60. (707) 223-2889. <press@earthdance.org>. <earthdance.org>.

September 20

Films: “The Ring”

A screening of the 1952 film “The Ring” about a young Mexican-American boxer, set in LA’s Bunker Hill. With Art Aragon, local boxing idol. Also rare clips of East LA groups, such as Ritchie Valens, The Midniters and others. Live guests. 8 PM. SPONTO Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

September 20

Conference: Indigenous Uranium

Stop the uranium monster and restore harmony again! International delegations, testimonies, workshops, tours, ceremonies, music and the Nuclear-Free Future Award. 2006 World Indigenous Uranium Summit. Sept. 20-24. Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ. For more information: Winoma Foster, ENDAUM (Eastern Navajo Dineh Against Uranium Mining) P. O. Box 150, Crownpoint, NM 87313, (505) 786-5209, <w_foster@excite.com>.

September 21

Political Action: Declaration of Peace

If a concrete and rapid plan for an end to the US war in Iraq has not been established and activated by the deadline of September 21 – The International Day of Peace – people across the US will “declare peace” by engaging in any or all of the following actions: legal demonstrations and non-violent CD across the country and in the Capitol. If a comprehensive plan for an end to the war in Iraq is not announced by Sept. 28, a national press event will be held to announce next steps in the campaign to create and activate this plan. A week of actions. Sept. 21-28. <www.internationaldayofpeace.org> and <declarationofpeace.org>.

September 23

Political Action: Anti-Drug Wars

Rally Against the Failing War on Drugs. Sponsored by The November Coalition and Orange County NORML. 1-4:20 PM. San Clemente Pier, Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. (714) 210-6446. <kandice@ocnorml.org> or <mark@ocnorml.org>. <www.ocnorml.org>.

September 23

Action: Free the Cuban Five

A demonstration and public forum will be held in Washington DC on 9/23 with groups traveling to join the action from around the country. See Progressive Community column for more information on the Five. Bus and carpool or local actions info: (323) 464-1636. <freethefivela@yahoo.com>. <www.freethefive.org>.

September 26

Talk: Bush’s Crimes

Fran Wilson of the World Can’t Wait Campaign will speak on “Enough Bush Crimes? Bring This to a Halt”. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universal Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

September 28

Conference: Communal Studies

On the former Synanon Community site. To stay at the Center, register before July 15, $240 and up for the weekend. Other (cheaper) offsite accommodations may be available. Call for more details on rates. Sept. 28-30. Marconi Conference Center, Marshall, CA (on the coast, north of SF). (812) 464-1896. <gwalker@usi.edu>.

September 29

Benefit: Los Angeles River Awards

The 15 Annual Los Angeles River Awards and Fiesta Dinner, sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles River. (323) 223-0585. <www.folar.org>.

October 5

Political Action: Drive Bush Out!

Internationally organized resistance. <www.worldcantwait.net>.

October 7

Classes: Girl Zines

Learn the history of women and zine-making! This series focuses on empowering young women through the production of fanzines and self published works. Local collective Girl Zines A-Go-Go will present a temporary exhibit and two workshops in October. Participants will receive a copy of the finished, collaborative zine! October 7 & 21. Noon - 2 PM. $5, RSVP. Women’s History Museum, 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego. (619) 233-7963. <info@whmec.org>.

October 10

Talk: Corruption!

A representative/investigator from Congressman Henry Waxman’s office speaks on “Investigations of Governmental and Corporate wrongdoing.” A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

October 13

Convention: Black Panther Reunion

The 40th Year Celebration of the Black Panther Party will take place in October in Oakland. October 13-15. (916) 455-0908. <www.itsabouttimebpp.com>.

October 24

Talk: Clean Money

A speaker (TBA) on “The California Clean Money Campaign.” A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

October 28

Benefit: Party Auction

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics annual fundraiser. They will be honoring Cynthia Anderson Barker, Tim Barker, Emory Douglas and Moctesuma Esparza. Union Station, Downtown LA. (323) 653-4662.

October 28

Political Action: National Anti-War

Coordinated actions coast-to-coast. Local details to be finalized soon. Check with them first. ANSWER. LA: Noon at Hollywood & Vine. (323) 464-1636. <answerla@answerla.org>. <www.answerla.org>.

November 7

Political Action: Vote for Peace

Sign the pledge: “I will not vote for or support any candidate for Congress or President who does not make a speedy end to the war in Iraq, and preventing any future war of aggression, a public position in his or her campaign.” <www.votersforpeace.us>.

November 7

Political Action: Be Sure You Can Vote!

The official new voting requirements: <www.ss.ca.gov/elections/votered/whats_new.pdf>. Also (forwarded via the Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition from Jay Redig of the Recall Firestone Committee): “a voter’s address which appears to be a college student... may receive a post card or letter through the mail after July 1 to which [they] will need to respond in order to prove [they] still live at that address.” This is because many students change addresses or move away during the summer and also because county clerks do their best to purge voters with bad addresses from their lists during the summer. Someone away for the summer (but returning to the same address after) should remember to have the Post Office forward their mail so that they won’t miss voters’ notifications. If a voter has moved, they should re-register soon or they may not be allowed to vote. Jay is willing to respond to email questions: <jay@recallfirestone.com>. The forgoing has been adapted from Jay’s statement pertaining to the Santa Barbara County Elections Office; some of the details may vary in other counties.

November 9

“Drug User Health: The Politics and the Personal,” 6th National Harm Reduction Conference. Sponsored by the Harm Reduction Coalition. Nov. 9-12. Oakland, CA. <santiago@harmreduction.org>. <www.harmreduction.org/6national/>.

November 12

Benefit: OOA Anniversary

The 23rd Anniversary Celebration where they will honor Harry Belafonte, Bianca Jagger, Jim Lafferty and Gore Vidal. 5:30 PM. Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 852-9808.

OnGoing:

Ongoing is for events that either span more than a month or regular events that occur every month. Dates listed are usually the beginning dates. Cost is usually the lowest cost. We often cannot list all the events for space reasons.

Art:

August 12

“Art Behind Bars”

Art from Pelican Bay prison. Art Release is a project born in the last days of the Midnight Special Bookstore, hosted by Margie Ghiz. Opens today, reception 6-9 PM. Aug. 12 thru Oct. 12. Jackie Goldberg’s office, 106 N. Ave 56 at Figueroa (take the Gold Line to Ave 57 Highland Park station). (323) 258-0450. Info: Margie Ghiz, PO Box 1495, Santa Monica, CA 90406. <margie@artrelease.org>. <www.artrelease.org>.

Call for Art

The Workmen’s Circle has a call out for an upcoming art show, “Curating a Better World”. You are ask to contribute art that will be sold to benefit their art gallery, A Shenere Velt Gallery. Show will be July 9 to August 25. Call for details. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Migrant Workers

“The New Okies: A Tribute to the Strawberry Pickers of the Santa Maria Valley,” photos, thru Aug. 25, 8AM - 5 PM, Mon. thru Fri., Channing Peake Gallery, first floor, County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. “Taking Root: A Century of Migrant Workers in California,” prints, thru Aug. 6, Tue. thru Sun.,8 AM to 5 PM. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Art of Labor

An art exhibit “At Work: the Art of California Labor: Labor history through the eyes of artists. Featuring many California’s most noted artists. Including works by Diego Rivera, Dorothea Lange, Tina Modottie and Mark Vallens. 10 AM to 3 PM. Pico House Gallery, 424 North Man St., LA. (213) 485-6855. <www.art-for-a-change.com/exhibits/atwork.htm>.

Curating a Better World

The tenth anniversary show for the A Shenere Velt Gallery inside the Workmen’s Circle. This exhibit will contain art works of political and social issues and will be sold to benefit the gallery. Today is the reception and it will run to August 25. 10 AM to 5 PM. A Shenere Velt Gallery, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Jewish Identity

The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography presents 10 commissioned photography, video and multimedia projects that explore the heterogeneity of contemporary American society though the lens of Jewish identify. Runs to Sept. 3. 2 PM to 7 PM. Getty Gallery, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. (310) 440-4500. $8.00 <communications@skirball.org>. <www.skirball.org>.

The Art of California Labor

At Work: The Art of California Labor is a art exhibit that explores the artists and images of the labor movement, from the turn of the 20th Century until today. Today is the opening reception and it runs June 13 to August 4. Gallery hours 10 AM to 3 PM. Reception: 7 PM to 10 PM. Pico House, El Pueblo Historical Monument, 424 North Main St., Downtown LA. (213) 485-8432.

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>.

Summer Arts Project

Inside Out Community Arts are hosting a Summer 2006 Neighborhood Art Project. It is a theatre-based after-school program taught by professionals to proved free access to youth of Venice. You can sign up now. Runs July 11 to Aug. 18. 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Venice Center for Peace & Justice, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 397-8820. <paco@insideoutca.org>. <www.insideoutca.org>.

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. Aug. 5, 11 AM to 1 PM or Aug. 15, 6-8 PM. Future dates TBD or special group tours by appointment. Reservations required. $10, sliding scale. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev/>.

Non-Violence Training

“Training and Practice in Nonviolent Communications” with Esfandiar Abbassi. Six two hour stand-alone sessions. $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/>.

Community:

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. All events occur at the Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd. (between Crenshaw & Arlington), Torrance. (310) 328-6550 or (310) 784-1812. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Vegetarian Dining Club

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

Saturdays

Veggie Pot Luck

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

Mondays

SNAP

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

Saturdays

Transit Advocates

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

Wednesdays

Tenant’s Rights

The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working with for tenants rights and other issues, holds two meetings each week to help tenants. Wednesday evenings at 7 PM. and Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.

Discussions:

Mondays

“The Nation” Discussion Group

A newly formed “Nation” magazine discussion group will be meeting the fourth Mondays of the month. 7 PM. Borders Books, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 227-0076.

Sundays

“Nation” Discussion Group

The “Nation” magazines readers’ discussion group about articles. Usually Third Sundays monthly, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Wednesdays

“Monthly Review”

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

Films:

August 1

Outfest Wednesdays

American Cinematheque host Outfest Wednesdays with gay and lesbian programming. 7 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 466-FILM. $9.

Wednesday

7 Dudley Cinema

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

Thursday

Progressive Videos

The Coastal Convergence Society host free video night the last Thursdays of each month. Come meet local peace and justice neighbors for free food, video and discussion. You can bring your own video. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <ccshbca@aol.com>.

Media:

Radio Listings for the Left

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

Spanish LGBT Media Training

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

Mondays

Media: Center on the Air

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

Media: McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club

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

Saturdays

Indy Media Center

Indy Media is a grassroots network of media makers and activists who are a growing influence with branches opening worldwide. For location and time, go to their website at <www.la.indymedia.org> and subscribe to the meeting invitations list via their “contacts” page. (213) 353-0033. <www.la.indymedia.org>.

Saturdays

Spanish News

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

Sundays

Vegan Radio

Vegan Radio Show “Go Vegan with Bob Linden.” LA, Sundays,, KTYM AM-1460. Also now broadcast in SF, webcast archives and podcast. <www.goveganradio.com>. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. <www.goveganradio.com>.

Music:

Music Events

There are a wide range of musical events going on during the summer and a variety of venues many free in outdoor parks around the Southland. Best to check the Websites: <www.culturela.org/events/festivalguide/festguide.html>. <www.valleycultural.org>. <www.laparks.org>. <www.madridtheatre.org>.

Suzy Williams and The Backboners

The musical group “The Backboners” with Suzy Williams, Bill Burnet and others will be playing . Check for exact dates. Suzy also sings Jazz every third Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at the Moose Lodge, 1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. And she often appears with Brad Kay, every Sunday 2PM to 5 PM at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 10 AM to 1 PM. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Corner of Main & Ocean Park. (310) 306-7330.

Plays:

Dates listed are usually the starting dates. Prices are usually the lowest ones. Some plays are only performed Thursdays thru Sundays.

August 4

“Tomatoes on a Windowsill”

Two solo plays, “Tomatoes on a Windowsill” about a young women in a patriarchal Italian world, where she cooks, sings and converses with all her Italian relatives, staring Rita Andriello. And “Strong Women Made the Man” with Mark Wyrick about the women behind men for good or ill. Runs August 4 to Sept. 17. 8 PM. NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia, North Hollywood. $20. (818) 508-7101. <www.nohoartsdistrict.com/theatreweb/noho_arts.htm>.

August 5

“One Nation, Under God”

The Lodestone Theatre Ensemble presents the premiere of “One National, Under God” about a young scientist forced to choose between faith and reason. Runs Aug. 5 to 27. 8 PM. GTC Burbank, 111-B West Olive Ave., Burbank. (323) 993-7245. $15. <www.lodestonetheatre.org>.

August 7

“Nightmare”

A production of the Norman Robbins play “Nightmare” about deceit, suspicion, blackmail. and all kinds of other fun. Runs Aug. 7 to Aug. 30. 8 PM. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20.

August 11

“South Lake Garden”

The world premiere of Glenn Hopkins musical “South Lake Garden”. August 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8., Fridays The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

August 13

“Back of the Throat”

A production of the play Yussef El Guindi, “Back of the Throat” about paranoia in American today, Homeland Security, terrorism and more. Runs to August 13. 8 PM. Furious Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. (626) 356-PLAY. $15.

“Circus Shrink”

 A live surreal comedy. July 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 16. Fridays at sunset. Play written by Glenn Hopkins. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

“Mark & Barbara Frog”

A sophisticated musical for all ages by Glenn Hopkins. July 30, Aug. 6., 13, 20, 27, Sundays at Sunset. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

“The Madwoman of Chailot”

A production of the play by Jean Giradouz, “The Madwoman of Chailot.” Put on by the Culver Cit Public theatre. During the day. August 5, 12, 19. Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park, Motor Ave at Braddock Drive, Culver City. (310) 712-5482. <www.ccpt.org>.

“Thieves Carnival”

A production of the Jean Anouith play, “Thieves Carnival.” By the Culver City Public Theatre, during the day. Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park, Motor Ave at Braddock, Culver City. (310) 712-5482. <www.ccpt.org>.

Classicsfest

The Antaeus Studio Theatre presents a month of classic plays, About 20 days in all with 1-6 performances each day. Plays by Shakespeare, Pinter, Seneca, Beckett and more. Runs to mid August. Antaeus Studio Theatre, 4900 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. (818) 506-5436. $10.00 <www.theatremania.com>.

“Anthony and Cleopatra”

Theatricum Botanicum will be beginning the 2006 Summer Repertory Session with Shakespeare’s “Anthony and Cleopatra”, Directed by Ellen Geer. It will run Sundays until Sept. 24. 3 PM. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310) 455-3723. $15. <lucy@lucypr.com>. <www.theatricum.com>.

“Almost Walking a Straight Line”

One mans journey from being gay to his attempt to become straight. A solo comedy. Runs Thursday to July 20. 7:30 PM. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 623-4291. $15.

“Love’s Labor Lost””"

The Actors Gang present Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost.” Directed by Simon Abkarian. Runs July 8 to Sept. 8. 8 PM The Actors Gang, Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. $25. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

“Omnium Gatherum”

Theatricum Botanicum offers food for thought with “Omnium Gatherum,” a new play by Teresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilarou, which was a 2004 Pulitzer finalist. A dinner party where eight people confront the global implications of Sept. 11. Runs weekends to October 7. 8 PM, Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., (310) 455-3723. $12. <www.theatricum.com>.

“Rumors”

A production of the Neil Simon comedy “Rumors”, a “farce of ridiculous consequences”. Runs to Sept. 3. 8 PM. Theater 20, Reuben Cordova Theater, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20.

“You Never Can Tell”

A production of the George Bernard Shaw play “You Never Can Tell”. A high comedy about romance and seaside dentistry. By the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Runs weekends July 1 to October 1. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $15. <www.theatricum.com>.

Political Actions:

Cross Walk America

A walk to bring back progressive Christian values including tolerance of other faiths, gender expressions, etc. and opposing the commingling of Church and State. April 16 thru approximately Sept. 2. From Scottsdale, AZ to Washington, DC thru large and small communities. <www.crosswalkamerica.org>.

Counter Recruitmenttc "Counter Recruitment"

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

Peace Vigils:

We always cannot list the Peace Vigils became of space but we do put them on our Website and you can also check <www.peacevigils.com>.

Fridays:

Echo Park Vigil

Echo Park Peace Vigil. Fridays. Larger gathering on Last Fridays monthly. 5-7 PM.. Echo Park Ave. and Sunset, Echo Park. Echo Park Blvd. at Sunset.

Topanga Peace Vigil

A weekly peace vigil in Topanga. 4 PM to 5:30 PM. Topanga Canyon Blvd, just South of Old Topanga Canyon, Town Center, Topanga. (310) 455-9389.

Claremont Peace Vigil

A weekly peace vigil in Claremont. 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM . Indian Hill Blvd at Arrow Hwy, Claremont. (909) 624-0884.

Irvine Peace Vigil

A weekly peace Vigil in Irvine. 4:30 PM to 6 PM. William Mason Park, University at Culver., Irvine.

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

Granada Hills Peace Vigil

A regular Friday Peace Vigil in Granada Hills. 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Devonshire At Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. <rxdiet1@verizon.net>.

Hollywood Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. In front of the Vista Theater, at Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset

San Pedro Peace Vigil

A regular Friday Peace Vigil in San Pedro. Call to confirm. 5 PM to 7 PM. First and Gaffey, San Pedro. (310) 316-1567. <shaypar@yahoo.com>.

Atwater Peace Vigil

A weekly Peace Vigil in Atwater. 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Glendale at Glenfeliz, Atwater.

Burbank Peace Vigil

Fridays. Palm and San Fernando near the new AMC Theater, Burbank. Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Palm and San Fernando, Burbank. (818) 842-5055. <Burbankpeace@Hotmail.com>.

East LA Peace Vigil

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

El Sereno Peace Vigil

A week peace vigil in El Sereno, on Fridays. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Eastern at Huntington Dr., El Sereno. (323) 257-1443.

Long Beach Peace Vigil

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

Riverside Peace Vigil

An ongoing Friday night Peace Vigil. Sponsored by the Riverside Area Peace and Justice Action. 6 PM to 7 PM. University & Iowa, Riverside, (909) 653-0743. <www.rapja.org>.

South Coast Peace Demo

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Across from the South Coast Plaza, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 644-5956. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

Valley Anti-War Vigil

A weekly anti-war in Iraq peace vigil in the Valley on Fridays. 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Laurel Canyon Blvd. at Ventura Blvd., Studio City. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Alhambra Peace Vigil

A regular Peace Vigil on Fridays in Alhambra. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Main Street at Garfield Ave., (at Edwards Stadium 14 Theater). (626) 289-3573. <sgvneighbors@yahoo.com>.

Mar Vista Peace Vigil

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

LGBT Antiwar Vigil

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

West Hollywood Peace Vigil

A week Peace Vigil in West Hollywood. 7 PM to 8:30 PM San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096.

West LA Peace Demonstration

The West Los Angeles weekly peace demonstration and vigil on Fridays. Sponsored by the Coalition for World Peace. 8 PM to 10 PM. Santa Monica Promenade, Santa Monica Blvd. and 3rd Street, Santa Monica. (323) 281-7322. <info@coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <www.CoalitionForWorldPeace.org>.

Pasadena Peace Vigil

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

Saturdays:

Laguna Peace Event

A regular Saturday Peace Event. 11 AM to 1 PM. Main Beach Main Beach, corner of Ocean Ave., and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-6349 or (909) 805-8795.

Native American Violations

A protest every Saturday against unearthing of Native American remains in Playa Vista. The Playa Vista company in developing Ballona Wetlands are breaking up an ancient burial ground. 12 PM to 5 PM. Loyola Marymount University Entrance, Ballona, one block north of Lincoln Blvd. and 83rd St., LA. (626) 339-6785.

Bi-Lingual Spanish Vigil

A new Peace Vigil has just started. On Saturdays. 1:30 PM to 3 PM. Pico and Vermont, LA.

Eagle Rock Peace Action

An ongoing peace vigil, Saturday afternoons Sponsored by Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 5-7 PM. Eagle Rock Blvd. at Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 254-8204. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>. (Updated in 2006-08.)

South Pas Peace Vigil

A weekly Peace Vigil in South Pasadena on Saturdays. 4:30-6 PM Fair Oaks at Mission, South Pasadena (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net>.

Fairfax Peace Vigil

A weekly peace vigil in the Fairfax District. 6 PM to 7:30 PM Fairfax at 3rd St., near Farmer’s Market. (626) 683-9004.

Arlington West Project

Every Sunday until the United States pulls the troops out of Iraq thousands of people come to the pier every week and many are moved by seeing this mock cemetery with one cross set up for each American soldier killed in Iraq. Similar memorials are constructed in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and across the nation. They need volunteers to help continue this project. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. (310) 838-8131. <sfsherrill@earthlink.net>. <www.veteransforpeace.org/Arlington_west_121003.htm>.

Fullerton Peace Rally

Fullerton, formerly Brea Peace Vigil. Sundays Noon. Harbor Blvd at Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Orange County (714) 996-6858 or (714) 639-0565

Sundays

Huntington Beach Peace Vigil

One Sunday monthly, contact them to confirm. An Arlington West action. 8 AM to 5 PM. Action at 6th & PCH just north of the pier, Huntington Beach. Setup meets at 7 AM at Mini U Storage Unit #F02, 7611 Talbert Ave. between Beach and Gothard,. Huntington Beach, 6th & PCH, Huntington Beach. (949) 859-6488.

Highland Park Peace Vigil

The Highland Park Peace & Justice Vigil on Sundays. 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Veterans Memorial, Corner of York and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 254-8204.

March and Peace Rally

The Venice Peace and Freedom Party hold a weekly March and Rally for Peace and against Bush’s war,, racial profiling and the erosion of civil liberties. With an “open-mic”. Everyone welcome, every Sunday. 2 PM. Rose Ave. and the Venice Boardwalk. (310) 399-2215. <PFP@freevenice.org>.

Torrance Peace Vigil

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

Wednesday

Laguna Woods Peace Vigil

Women in Black urges all women to dress in black and join in a silent peace vigil. Wednesdays. 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. NE corner of El Toro and Mouton, Laguna Woods. wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com>.

Code Pink Vigil

Wednesdays. 5:30-7 PM. Code Pink Orange County Chapter, cosponsored by Orange County Veterans for Peace. Traffic Circle, Old Town Orange. (714) 956-5037. <kathy@codepinkoc.org>.

Code Pink Vigil

Code Pink holds a regular vigil in Long Beach on Wednesdays. Dress in black with a touch of pink. to 7 PM. Corner of Broadway and Long Beach Blvds., Long Beach. <codepink@peace.org>. <codepink4peace.org>.

West Covina Peace Vigil

A weekly peace vigil in West Covina. 7 PM to 9 PM. Applebee’s Restaurant, Vincent at Lakes Drive, West Covina. (310) 968-5821.

Women in Black LA

Every Wednesday. 8:30-9:30 PM. Approx. 8000 Sunset Blvd at Crescent Heights. <www.wib-la.org>. (New in 2006-08.)

Thursday

Pacific Palisades Peace Vigil

Palisadians for Peace Vigil Thursday 5 PM to 6 PM. Sunset and Swarthmore, Pacifica Palisades. (310) 454-8985.

Political Meetings:

Mondays

Peace Guides

Mondays. Peace Guides endeavors to educate students, parents, teachers and the community about the hidden implications of military service and to help bring about the demilitarization of schools. We offer prompt information on resources to men and women of draft age about military life. This provides guidance for dealing with recruiters and other aspects of war that threaten our economy and constitution. Contact them for meeting info: 11169 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230-4214. (310) 838-8513. <dynosaur@earthlink.net>.

Three Strikes

Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS) meets every Monday. Help them amend Three Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. 7 PM. 4167 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 746-4844.

Tuesdays

Long Beach Peace Action

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

ANSWER Coalition

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

Counter Racism

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

Wednesdays

LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba

The Los Angeles Coalition Solidarity with Cuba meets every other Wednesday. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. (213) 383-9283.

Progressives

The Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition meets monthly on First Wednesdays. Franklin Neighborhood Community Center, 1136 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara.(805) 963-7605. <jon@tablerockers.com>. (New in 2006-08.)

Thursdays

ACLU Long Beach

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

Peace & Freedom Party

The regular monthly meeting of the LA County Central Committee of the Peace & Freedom Party. They will be discussing candidates for the 2006 election and activities building up to it. Call to check. 7 PM 2617 S. Hauser Blvd., LA. (323) 759-9737. <www.peaceandfreedom.org>.

Socialist Meetings

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

Veterans for Peace

Veterans for Peace will be meeting every third Thursday of the month. 7 PM. The Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA.

AWARE

An entry-level activist group to help raise political consciousness via information and education. They work through such coalitions as Amnesty International, the ACLU, United for Peace & Justice and others. Check their Web site. The second and fourth Thursdays of the month. 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Viento Y Aqua Gallery, 4007 E. 4th St., Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <aware@burntmail.com>. <www.friends