March 1 • Thursday

Benefit: War Tax Fund

The So. Cal War Tax Resistance is accepting applications for its April fund of refused U.S. war taxes that will be granted to social service, peace and other programs. Deadline is March 21 and the grants will be announced in April, So. Cal. War Tax Resistance, 2436 Armstrong Ave., L.A., 90039. <goodwork@igc.org>.

Classes: Cuban Solidarity

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

Forum: Resist Israeli Apartheid

As part of the Grassroots Nonviolent Resistance to Israeli apartheid there will be a forum with two activists from Palestine, Mohammad Khatib and Firyal Abu Haikal. Sponsored by Women in Black. 7 PM to 9 PM. Islamic Center of Southern California, 434 S. Vermont, LA. (323) 993-3322. <womeninblackla@gmail.com>. <www.wib-la.org>.

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, just Society, and Sustainable Future. 7 PM. Y Aqua Café, 4007 E. 4th St., Long Beach. <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

Talk: Cynthia McKinney

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney will be speaking in support of the anti-war group The World Can’t Wait. 7-9 PM. Culver City. $100. (323) 462-4771. <Worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>.

Talk: Medea Benjamin

7 PM. UC Irvine, Engineering Lecture Hall 100. (949) 824-2002. <mmalagon@uci.edu>.

Films: “9/11: Press for the Truth”

A screening of the documentary “9/11: Press for the Truth” about exposing the government and media cover-up of the 9/11 tragedy. 7:30 PM. Zephyr Vegetarian Café, 340 East 4th St., Downtown Long Beach. (562) 435-7113.

Film: “Black Dahlia”

A screening of the Ramzi Abed version of this tale, (not Brian di Palma’s). Filmmaker and Cast will be present. One of the many events the Echo Park Film Center holds each week. Call for a complete schedule. 8 PM. 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

March 2 • Friday

Talk: Seafood Workers

Workers are organizing an independent union in the seafood export processing industry in Santa Rosalia in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. This region provides much of the seafood sold and consumed in California. Today at Noon, UCLA Downtown Labor Center, 675 S. Park View St., First Floor, LA. Also: 3/3 from 4-7 PM, House Party in South LA, <info@enlaceintl.org> for details; 3/4 at 4 PM, LA County Federation of Labor, 2130 W. James Wood Blvd., LA. <www.enlaceintl.org>.

Political Action: Nevada Test Site

Pacific Life Community Gathering. Mar. 2-4. Activists from all over the Pacific Rim gather to reflect on current efforts to resist nuclear war-making and to plan for a nuclear-free future for all. Hosted by Nevada Desert Experience. (510) 599-7138 <info (at) nevadadesertexperience.org>. <www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320.

Talk: Cynthia McKinney

Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney will be screening the documentary about electric fraud, “American Blackout”. 7 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (310) 709-4684. <kpfklistener@mac.com>.

Films: “Invisible Mexicans….”

“The Invisible Mexicans of Deer Canyon” by filmmaker and actor John Carlos Frey will be shown today by Films for Peace. About the undocumented immigrants living near the million-dollar homes of Sand Diego. The filmmaker will be present. 7:30 PM. Café Bolivar, 1741 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 452-9681. <FilmsForPeace@riseup.net>.

Poetry: Voices from Leimert Park

A program entitled “No Polis Without the Poem: Poetry and Political Potential”. Tributes to poets Charles Olson, Vincent Ferrini with Jack Hirschman, Paul Sawyer, Wanda Coleman and others. March 2 & 3. 7:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $7 <www.beyondbaroque.org>.

Film: “Hidden in Plain Sight”

The horrors of U.S. military training at the School of the Americas. With Blaise Bonpane. 7:45 PM potluck outside; 8 PM in the studio. $10 to benefit the film. Yoga Desa, Pinetree Circle Center, 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-9389. <www.TopangaPeaceAlliance.org>.

Performance: Comedy Tonight

The Parlor Performances present comedians Lou & Peter Berryman. 8 PM. Steinway Hall @ Fields Pianos, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $20. (310) 471-3979. <jeannine@frankentertainment.com>.

March 3 • Saturday

Conference: Food Justice

“Cultivating Food Justice Conference: Growing a Local Movement”. Keynote speaker Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the UFW with Cesar Chavez. All day event. Free. City College, San Diego. (619) 641-7510 x244. <www.sdfoodnotlawns.com>.

Classes: Alternatives to Violence

The Santa Monica Friends’ Alternatives to Violence project will be holding a two-day AVP basic workshop in part designed to empower people to lead nonviolent lives. March 3 & 10. Call or email for location. 8 AM to 7 PM. $45. (323) 933-4341. <rpersky@myexcel.com>. <www.AVPCalifornia.org>.

Conference: Women of Color

22nd Annual Empowering Women of Color Conference: “OuR BoDiEs, OuR SoUls: SiStAhOod, HeAlTh & HeALinG.” With speakers, poets, film festival, workshops, vendors, food & networking. 9 AM - 5 PM. MLK Building, UC Berkeley. (510) 642-2676. <woci@ga.berkeley.edu>. <ewocc.berkeley.edu>.

Community Event: Health Fair

10th Annual Van Nuys Health Fair & Family Festival. This family-oriented event features free medical services and information, as well as a fun family festival including rides, food and entertainment. All activities are in Spanish and English. 10 AM to 2 PM. 14702 Sylvan St., Van Nuys (818) 780-6226. <www.ccsteaches.com>.

Political Meeting: Clean Money Campaign

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

Political Meeting: West Side Greens

The Westside Greens regular monthly meeting, 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@yahoo.com>. <www.gpus.org> or <www.westsidegreens.org>.

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

The regular meeting of the Coalition For World Peace. They will be making plans to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. 11 AM. Korean Resource Center, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

Talk: Sheila Kuehl

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom will hold its International Women’s Day celebration with Calif. State Senator, Sheila Kuehl. Also entertainment. RSVP. 11:30 AM. Taix French Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Blvd., LA. $35. (213) 891-4517. <wilpfla@yahoo.com>.

Music: San Diego Indie Music Fest

A festival of music, film and arts concentrating on independent art. 12 PM to 12 AM. North Park, University Ave. at Ray St. $23. (858) 395-7905 or (818) 512-9258. <www.SDIndieMusicFest.com>.

Classes: Transmission Meditation

Learn about Transmission Meditation, an easy way to serve humanity while building your spiritual nature. 2 PM to 4 PM. Santa Monica Main Library, Community Room, 2nd Floor, 609 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 452-9681.

Benefit: Prisoners

Political Prisoner Benefit for Jaan Lamaan (<abcf.net/prisoners/jaan.htm>) & Daniel McGowan (<www.supportdaniel.org>). With speakers, spoken word, hip-hop & punk bands. Suggested donation $5-10. 2-7 PM. Southern California Library for Social Research, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., LA. <la@abcf.net>.

Talk: Palestinian Refugees

A Report from the Deheisha Refugee Camp, in greater Bethlehem area, by Dr. Jess Ghannam who will describe the dire, brutal occupation and conditions of these people. RSVP. 3 PM. Al-Awda Community Center, 2734 Loker Ave. West, Suite K. Carlsbad (760) 685-3243, <info@al-awdasandiego.org>. <al-awdasandiego.org>.

Music: Hip-Hop for Education

4 PM - Midnight. $30 presale; LA Center Studios, 450 S Bixel St., LA. (213) 702-0265. <www.projectsweatshop.com> or <www.divineforces.org>.

March 4 • Sunday

Community Event: South Central Farm

The South Central Farmers Tianguis will be celebrating International Women’s Day. With music, food, cooking demonstrations and more. 10 AM. 41st at Long Beach Bl. & Alameda Ave., LA. (888) SCFARM-1. <southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com>.

Film: “An Inconvenient Truth”

12:45 PM. Free. La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave at Lemon, La Mesa (San Diego). (619) 670-6317.

Films: “The Ultimate Choice”

A video presentation by Benjamin Creme, on humanity faced with the ultimate choice between competition and sharing, greed and justice, war and peace. 2 PM to 4 PM. Santa Monica Main Library, Community Room, 2nd floor. 609 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 452-9681.

Community : Network of Spiritual Progressives

“The Spiritual Dimension of Public Issues.” How can a diverse group of progressive people help solve issues like poverty, global warming, and healthcare? Quarterly meeting. 2-4 PM. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Common Room (#112), 4190 Front St., San Diego. (858) 592-0217. <bobnorthcutt@yahoo.com>.

Community Event: Purim

“The Megile of Itsik Manger”, a musical comedy in Yiddish with a English translated, is the featured event at the Purim celebration at the Workmen’s Circle. Bring homemade homentashn (whatever that is). 2:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

March 5 • 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>.

March 6 • Tuesday

Books: “Lost City Radio”

Author Daniel Alarcon “probes the deepest questions of war and its meaning.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175.

March 7 • Wednesday

Talk: Joseph Cirincione

“Iraq, Iran, North Korea: War, Peace and the Nuclear Threat.” PSR LA’s Annual Membership Dinner. 6 PM. $65, RSVP. UCLA Faculty Center, California Room, Hilgard and Westholme, Westwood. (213) 689-9170. <www.psrla.org>.

Films: “Wall”

A French-Israeli documentary meditation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by Arab-Jewish filmmaker Simone Bitton. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

Films: Outfest

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

Films: “Power & Control: LSD in the 60’s”

Aron Ranen’s documentary that uncovers the secret history of psychedelics. With Ram Dass & Paul Krassner. Also “Death Row Art Star” & “The Squat”. With other films on the same topic and a 7 PM live music show with The Backboners. 8 PM. SPONTO Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

March 8 • Thursday

Community Event: Women’s Day Breakfast

A celebration of Intl. Women’s Day. Buffet breakfast & program on “Global Dispatches: Ending Violence and Discrimination Against the Girl Child.” Sponsored by Women’s History Museum & Educational Center. 7-8:45 AM. $16/$8 students, reservations recommended. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego. <peace.sandiego.edu>.

Conference: Confronting Torture

The 37th Annual Cal State of philosophy Symposium on Confronting Torture: Perspectives & Moral Issues. With talks, panels and more. 9 AM - 6 PM. CSU Fullerton, Titan Student Union Theatre. <tinyurl.com/ys8jmq>.

Films: Latino Festival

Screening of “Hermanas.” Two Argentinian sisters separated as teenagers are reunited 9 years later and learn their family’s history during Argentina’s dictatorship. 14th annual San Diego Latino Film Festival. 6 PM. $9/$7 students. Ultrastar Theatres, Mission Valley at Hazard Center, San Diego. <www.sdlatinofilm.com>.

Films: “Maquiliapolis”

A screening of the documentary “Maquiliapolis” (“City of Factories”) about the impoverished women in Mexico who organize around this factories. Presented by the Conscientious Projector. 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 North Raymond, Pasadena. (626) 792-4941. <poertel@aol.com>.

Changed to March 15 Performance: “So Anne”

Prominent Haitian Activist and Folk Singer So Anne will appear in an event for International Women’s Day. She is Haitian and involved in the struggle to free Haiti. Sponsored by Global Women’s strike. 7 PM. Gold State Mutual Bldg., 1999 West Adams. $10. (323) 292-7405. <la@crossroadswomen.net>.

Plays: “Olympus”

A production of the fun play “Olympus” presented by the award-winning students at Millikan Middle School. March 8, 9, & 10. 7 PM. Burrill Hall, 5041 Sunnyslope Ave., Sherman Oaks. $8. <millikandramaproduction@yahoo.com>.

Films: “The Canary Effect..”

A screening of the film “The Canary Effect: Kill the Indian, Save the Man” about the devastating effect the US policies have had on the Indigenous people of America. 8 PM. California State University at Long Beach, University Theatre. Parking Lot 7, at 7th St., Long Beach. <www.myspace.com/thecanaryeffect>.

March 9 • Friday

Conference: Justice & Freedom Conference

The 2007 Justice and Freedom Conference with 15 information speakers. Including William Blum, former State Department employee, author of “Killing Hope”, talking about CIA murders; Doug Rokke, on the U.S. plans to poison the Mid East with Uranium Waste; William Rodrigues and Steven Jones on 9/11; and many more. Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 10 PM. Sunday 9 AM to 6:30 PM. Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. $60. (760) 868-4271. <www.livefreenow.org>.

Talk: Psyched on Bikes

The Farmlab presents a program “Psyched on Bikes: Pedaling a two-wheel solution in the capital of cars”. With Monica Howe. 12 PM. Farmlab, 1745 N. Spring St., #4, LA. (323) 226-1158. <info@farmlab.org>. <www.farmlab.org>.

Films: Movie Night

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

Political Meeting: Shut Down School of Americas

There is a formation of a new South LA chapter of School of the Americas Watch, dedicated to shutting down the SOA. The group is also dedicated to healing the oppressive effects of poverty and US foreign policy Also a photo talk about Oaxaca. 7 PM. ArtshareLA, 326 S. Hewitt St., LA. (415) 216-8408. <soawsouthlosangeles@gmail.com>.

Talk: William Blum

William Blum, author of works about the CIA and the international actions of the US will speak along with a screening of the film “No More Victims” by Cole Miller. 7:30 PM. Venice United Methodist Church, 1020 Victoria Ave., Venice. (310) 838-8131. <www.nomorevictims.org>.

Films: “By Any Means Necessary”

A screening of the film “By Any Means Necessary” about the Buffalo River Dene Nation of Saskatchewan, Canada, and their current battles with the Canadian government. 8 PM. California State University, Long Beach, Daniel Royce Theater. Parking Lot 12, off Atherton, Long Beach. <www.myspace.com/thecanaryeffect>.

March 10 • Saturday

Political Meeting: OC Peace Coalition

Second & Fourth Saturdays. 10 AM. Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange. (714) 637-8313. <www.ocpeace.org>.

Films: “View from a Grain of Sand”

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a screening of the film “View from a Grain of Sand”, an intimate portrait of the plight of Afghan women in the last 30 years. By LA filmmaker Meena Naji. Sponsored by RAWA. 11 AM. Laemmle’s One Colorado Theatre, 42 Miller Alley, Old Pasadena. $10. (323) 632-5558. <rawasupporterssouthcal@hotmail.com> or <info@afghanwomensmission.org>. <www.afghanwomensmission.org>.

Performance: Women’s Art & Music Festival

The 6th Annual Women’s Art & Music Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day. Along with the music will b a exhibition of the art of over 30 women. 11 AM. 2nd City Council Art + Performance Space, 435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. (562) 901-0097. <2ndcitycouncil.org>.

Classes: Your Food Dollar

Susan Reimers with give a free workshop on coupons, rebates and other means of stretching your food dollar. 3 PM to 4 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Poetry: “GV6 The Odyssey”

A screening of the poetry film “GV6 The Odyssey: Poets, Passion & Poetry” by Boy Bryan. Following by a discussion with the filmmaker and live readings with Marcielle Brandler and Shahe Mankerian. 3 PM to 5 PM. Café Culture, 1359 North Altadena Drive, Altadena. (626) 398-8654.

Poetry: The Daisy Standard

Hosted by Rafael F. J. Alvarado, Amélie Frank & Marie Lecrivain. Featuring Steve Abee, Theresa Antonia, Paul McConnell & Terry Wolverton. 3:30 PM. Backstage Café & Bar, 9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills. <thedaisystandard@yahoo.com>.

Benefit: People’s College of Law

The 2007 People’s College of Law Annual Award Dinner & Silent Auction. They will honor Carlos Holguin, Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Dorothy Herrera Settlage, Legal Aid Foundation and others. Entertainment by the Mariachi Divas. RSVP. 6 PM. Almansor Court, Alhambra. <PCLDinner@Yahoo.com>.

Films: “Outlawed”

A screening of the documentary, “Outlawed: Extraordinary Rendition, Torture and Disappearances in the War on Terror” produced by Witness and Amnesty International USA. 7:30 PM. Zephyr Vegetarian Café, 340 East 4th St., Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <jeanne@burntmail.com>. <www.amnestyusa.org/america/attend.php?id=4>.

Performance: Comedy Tonight

The Parlor Performances present comedian Deb Filler from New Zealand. 8 PM. Steinway Hall @ Fields Pianos, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $20. (310) 471-3979. <jeannine@frankentertainment.com>.

Performance: Uncle Ruthie

Long time KPFK radio host Uncle Ruthie “Celebrates Women—Herself & Others: Poems, Songs & Drama.” With Eric Gordon, Ruth Judkowitz, Brandon Mayer and others. 8 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $15 (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

March 11 • Sunday

Films: “I Know I’m Not Alone”

A heartfelt spiritual journey into the lives and views of people who have been plagued by war. Michael Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds. A Second Sunday movie. 12:30 PM. Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, in the Sanctuary, 25801 Obrero Drive #9, Mission Viejo. No phone. <jmeslin@cox.net>.

Forum:  What’s Happening in El Salvador

A presentation and discussion on what’s happening today in El Salvador. What issues should be focused on and how you can help. 1 PM. 2500 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 556-1932 or (213) 389-7437. <cispeslosangeles@yahoo.com>. <www.cispes.org>.

Films: “Helen’s War”

A screening of the film “Helen’s War” about Dr. Helen Caldicott and her 25 years opposing nuclear weapons and war. Sponsored by Burbank Peace. 1:30 PM. McCambridge Park Community Center Room #4. 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. (818) 842-5055. <burbankpeace@sbcglobal.net>.

Get Help: Honoring Life Event

The first Honoring Life event to inspire people to focus on what is possible when hardship occurs. Created by Sara Shai, author of “Beautiful in Black: Conversations with Suicide”. They will give an award to Zina Bethune (who once did a great TV series, “The Nurses”). And to Marcia Wallace, from the “Bob Newhart Show”, both cancer survivors. 3-7 PM. ArtHouse Gallery @ TVA Authority, 416 Broadway, Santa Monica. (818) 222-8228. <Sshai500@aol.com>. <www.honoringlife.org>.

Celebration: Cantano al Amanecer

A celebration of Interantional Womens day with the them of Cantano al Amanecer (singing at the new dawn).  A mulit-media live art show with poetry, art, film, spakers, vendors, music and more.  5 PM.  Self Help Graphics, 3802 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., at Gage, LA.  $15.  (323) 359-6288.  mujrmyz@yahoo.com.

Talk: The Biggest Story

Hear a message of hope for the future in a world threatened by war, environmental crises, terrorism and corruption. 7 PM to 9 PM. David K. Hayward Community Center, 2000 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. (310) 371-0420 or (888) 242-8272.

March 12 • Monday

Political Action: Encampment

An encampment to stop the war will begin today in Washington DC. They will encamp at a number of government buildings from March 12, indefinite duration. <troopsoutnow.org>.

Films: Psychoactive Cinema

Stephen Parr presents some of his outrageous experimental films. Also “The Subject is Sex, Part II” where he explores erotic film archives from 1930-75. 6 PM to 10 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056.

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. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6500.

Political Action: Bush & Albright

George H.W. Bush & Madeline Albright will be in Los Angeles and you are urged to attend and protest. Bush on the 12 and Albright on the 13. 8 PM. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

March 13 • Tuesday

A demonstration to support the 8 members of the Black Liberation Movement who were recently arrested, because of decades old tortured evidence and who were framed by the CONINTELPOL program whos agenda was to destroy all the progressive movements and advances of the Sixties.  These men are still suffering fromthat. 6 PM. Leimert Park.

Talk: Tuesday Night Forum

Program to be announced. 7:30 PM. The Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <TuesdayNiteForum@aol.com>.

March 14 • Wednesday

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

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

March 15 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Atheist United

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

Community Event: Vegetarian Potluck

CHEF (Chavura for Health, Environment and Fun) potluck and discussion meeting. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Films: Spanish Films

13th Annual Recent Spanish Cinema. American Cinematheque presents Recent Spanish Cinema Series, with wildest and most uncompromising new Spanish films. This spectacular line-up features fresh, new and provocative titles from emerging directors and established filmmakers. Today is “The Maidens’ Conspiracy”. March 15 through 25, Various times 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.

March 16 • Friday

Political Action: Nonviolent CD

“Defund the War and Declare Peace: Nationwide Nonviolent Civil Disobedience To End the Deepening US Quagmire in Iraq.” March 16-19. Nationwide actions. The Declaration of Peace. <info@declarationofpeace.org>. <declarationofpeace.org/a-call-for-nonviolent-civil-disobedience>. Other groups are calling for occupations, acts of civil disobedience, and direct action focused on the period between March 19-20.

Political Action: Anti-War Christians

Christian Peace Witness for Iraq. Worship, Procession to White House and Peaceful Protest. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners, and others. Washington National Cathedral, DC. <www.sojo.net>.

Films: “Who’s Got the Power?”

Casey Coates Danson will screen his film “Who’s Got the Power” about global warming, fossil fuels and how to solve the energy crisis. 12 PM. Farmlab, 1745 N. Spring St., #4, LA. (323) 226-1158. <info@farmlab.org>. <www.farmlab.org>.

Film: “Ground Truth” and Vigil

5:30 PM vigil, 6:30 PM screening. Followed by a candlelight march to the Mother House chapel for a liturgy. Sisters of St. Joseph Pray for Peace, 480 S. Batavia, Orange. <https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/Sojo/event/distributedEvent.jsp?event_KEY=24186>.

Media” “Make-Shift”

A launch for a new feminist magazine, “Make-Sift” featuring creative and critical voices.  With sounds, videos, performances along with Erin Aubry Kaplan from the LA Times.  6:30 PM to 9 PM.  LACE, 6522 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.  info@makeshitmag.com.

Films: Political Film Night

“Darwin’s Nightmare” about globalization and fish. The Union of Progressive Iranians presents an evening of political cinema and community discussion. 7 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

Films: The Other Venice Film Festival

The Other Venice Film Festival (OVFF) is a community event dedicated to screening full-length, shorts, and animated films that embody the spirit, energy, and diversity of Venice. March 16 through 18. 8 p.m. Check Websites for more info. Venice Beach. <www.othervenicefilmfest.com>.

March 17 • Saturday

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

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

Political Action: Santa Barbara Anti-War Protest

11:30 AM. In conjunction with other actions across the nation. Starts at Vera Cruz Park (across from Farmers Market), taking to the streets at noon and marching to the Courthouse Sunken Gardens for a rally from 1-2pm. Santa Barbara. (805) 403-9397 or (805) 320-7981. <poetcrab@yahoo.com> or <march17thprotest@yahoo.com>.

Political Action: March on the Pentagon & CNN

A.N.S.W.E.R. and others groups are organizing a March on the Pentagon on the 40th anniversary of the historic 1967 march. (As of press date, there is uncertainty with the event permit for the mass Pentagon action. Contact ANSWER for details.) There will be a support rally in Los Angeles and smaller events in many places. Also actions on March 18. 12 PM. Hollywood and Vine then march to CNN. (323) 464-1636. <answerla@answerla.org>. <www.answerla.org>. UFPJ’s calendar of local actions: <www.unitedforpeace.org>.

Political Action: Garden Grove Anti-War Rally

Troops Home Now Rally. Speakers and Information Tables. Noon. Pioneer Park, 12722 Chapman Ave (between Harbor Blvd & Haster St), GG. (714) 637-8313. <march17action@gmail.com>. <www.ocpeace.org>.

Political Action: Meatout 2007

A number of events are scheduled in SoCal. Spanning approx. Mar 17-24. <www.meatout.org/events/mevents.htm>.

Films: “Salvador”

A film by Manuel Huerga about the last political prisoner executed by the Franco regime. Part of American Cinematheque’s review of recent Spanish films. Also on the same night “The Invisibles” and “Alatriste”. 5 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.

March 18 • Sunday

Poetry: Laura’s Poema

Featuring: Linda J. Albertano, Mifanwy Kaiser,& Phoebe MacAdams. Hosted by Rafael F J Alvarado 1:30 PM. Mama’s Hot Tamales Café 2124 West 7th Street, LA. (213) 484-8486.

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.

Performance: “And the Angels Sing”

Cantor and actor/singer Hale Porter presents his one-man show “And the Angels Sing: Yiddish Angels in American Music”. With songs from Berlin and Gershwin. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $16 (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Music: Youth Orchestra

The Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra will be performing. With string and harp ensembles. 3 PM. The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 894-9251.

Talk: Chalmers Johnson

Author Chalmers Johnson will discuss his new book, “Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic”. This is one, of only, a few talks he is giving. 3:30 PM to 6 PM. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego. 4190 Front St., San Diego. (858) 459-4650. <twinter@san.rr.com>.

March 19 • Monday

Political Action: Peace Day

A national Declaration of Peace day, with a Peace Witness L.A. series of actions being planned at recruiting stations by American Friends Service Committee and other organizations. This direct action will have a civil disobedience component in which arrest will be likely for those so choosing.

Political Action: Blue Helmets in Darfur!

Blue Helmets in Darfur! Demonstration in front of the Chinese Consulate Sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles Save Darfur Coalition. Bring signs that read: Blue Helmets in Darfur Divest from Sudan. The Chinese government holds a permanent seat on the UN security Council. They threaten to veto any resolution that would call for UN peacekeeping troops to be deployed to Darfur. 12 PM. to 2 PM. Chinese Consulate, 443 Shatto Place, LA

March 20 • Tuesday

Classes: Family-to-Family

Free education and support for family members of persons with server brain disorder, i.e., mental Illness Classes run for 12 weeks. Sponsored by NAMI-LA. Ed Edelman Center, Olympic and Sepulveda, West LA. (310) 889-7200. <eddiesilberman@namila.org>.

March 21 • Wednesday

Conference: Women in Guatemala

An International Conference to End Violence Against Women while be held in Guatemala, on March 21st and 22nd, 2007. It will be hosted by Mujeres por la Justicia, Educacion, y el Reconocimiento (MuJER) and Loyola Marymount University Also a conference in Los Angeles on the violent murders of over 2500 women in Guatemala since 2001 (202) 529-6599. <ghrc-usa@ghrc-usa.org>. <www.stopfemicide.com>. (This URL may have occasional problems.)

Conference: Reproductive Freedom Day

Educate legislators & learn about emerging issues. 9 AM - 4 PM. California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom. Convention enter, Sacramento.

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>.

Films: “Libertarias”

“Libertarias” (the Freedom Fighters) will be shown tonight. I saw this film and it is great, mainly about a group of female anarchist soldiers during the Spanish Civil War. Wonderful, go see it. On the same bill “Lovers”. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood, Hollywood. $10. (323) 466-FILM. <publicity@americancinematheque.com>. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.

Discussion: “Monthly Review”

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

Plays: “The Wolf”

Deals with post-traumatic stress disorder brought about by combat in Iraq. Special benefit preview performance. $45, RSVP. Artworks Performance Space, 6569 Santa Monica Blvd. between Seward & Hudson. (213) 689-9170. <www.psrla.org/forms/thewolf.php>.

March 22 • Thursday

Political Action: Honor Water

Indigenous World Water Day. Honor / Respect / Be Thankful / Protect The Water. A call to action. (877) 436-2121 or (218) 751-4967. <rshimek@ienearth.org> or (in Spanish) <Tamara@sextosol.org>.

Celebration: Secular Passover

The Shalom Community presents a Secular Celebration of Passover and a Secular Hagada. With music, poetry, traditional foods. They will blend the old teachings with modern interpretations. 12 PM to 3 PM. Culver City Middle School, 4601 Elenda St., Culver City. (818) 760-6625. <www.sholem.org>.

Plays: Women’s Theatre Festival

The 2007 Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival-Crossing the Line. March 22-25. 8 PM. Highways, 1651 - 18th St., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

March 23 • Friday

Conference: Amnesty International

Annual General Meeting. Mar. 23-25. Milwaukee, WI. (202) 544-0200. <www.amnestyusa.org>.

March 24 • Saturday

Community Event: Women’s Hall of Fame

Sixth annual San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Performance by Eveoke Dance Theatre. $65, special discounts. 5 PM. UCSD Price Center Ballroom, La Jolla. <www.whmec.org/sd_hof.html>.

Political Action: Westside Atheist United

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

Talk: “The Ultimate Choice”

A video presentation by Benjamin Creme, on humanity facing the ultimate choice between competition and sharing, greed and justice, war and peace. See March 4. 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Glendale Central Library, E Harvard St., Glendale. (818) 785-6300.

March 25 • Sunday

Political Action: Feminists

Women’s Equality Summit and Congressional Action Day. Washington DC. (202) 293-4505. <ncwo.pbwiki.com>.

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: “Cubanissimo”

A screening of the documentary “Cubanissimo” which celebrates Cuba’s rich musical heritage, with cha-cha, bolero, rumba, salsa, mambo and many more. Co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1515 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5 (310) 552-2007.

Books: Post-Peak

“The Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times.” Albert Bates from the Ecovillage Training Center at The Farm gives a talk on his just released book. $10 donation sliding. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Pl., LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>.

March 27 • Tuesday

Political Action: Nevada Test Site

Sacred Peace Walk from Las Vegas to the NTS. Hosted by Nevada Desert Experience. Walk Mar. 27 thru Apr. 1 with an optional action on Mon. Apr. 2 that reaches out to the Test Site workers. (510) 599-7138. <nevadadesertexperience.org>. <www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Talk: Freedom of Speech and Religion

Keith Holman, of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, will talk on the threatened IRS investigation of the Church. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <TuesdayNiteForum@aol.com>.

March 28 • Wednesday

Political Action: Change Links Meeting

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

Support: Activist Support Circle

Activist Support Circle, is a relaxed and supportive environment so activists and the progressive movement in general - can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Held the last Wednesdays of the month. 6:30 PM. to 9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

Films: Lesbian Sex

Outfest and American Cinematheque presents the Katherine Lind film “Lesbian Sex and Sexuality”. She visits writers, academics and “sexperts,” goes inside sex shops, erotic dance clubs and lesbian-owned porn companies. Sounds like fun 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $10. (323) 466-FILM.

March 29 • Thursday

Discussion: Tribute to Immigrant Women

A feminist and community panel salutes the history and present day leadership of immigrant women in the labor and civil rights movements. A hearty meal at 5:30 for a donation. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <RadicalWomenLA@aol.com>. <www.radicalwomen.org>.

March 30 • Friday

Films: “Yank Tanks”

A screening of the Cuban film “Yank Tanks” about the old American cars the Cubans keep running. RSVP. 7 PM. 601 9th St., Santa Monica. (310) 451-2752. <comrades-sm@earthlink.net>.

Performance: Comedy Tonight

The Parlor Performances present singing political satirist Roy Zimmerman. 8 PM. Steinway Hall @ Fields Pianos, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $20. (310) 471-3979. <jeannine@frankentertainment.com>.

March 31 • Saturday

Community Event: Cesar Estrada Chavez Day

Cesar Estrada Chavez Day celebrates the life of Chavez with historic displays, workshops for the children, dissemination of educational materials, and personal presentations. 11 AM. to 6 PM. Sycamore Grove Park, 5301 N. Figueroa St. 626-831-7970.

Music: Music From Africa

World City: Gangbé Brass Band – Music from Africa World City is a performance series that celebrates the rich diversity of cultural traditions reflected in the Los Angeles community. The six-event series features internationally renowned artists. 11 AM. to 12:30 PM. W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown (213) 250-ARTS. <www.musiccenter.org/education>.

Classes: Transmission Meditation

Learn about Transmission Meditation, an easy way to serve humanity while building your spiritual nature. See March 3. Today an actual Transmission Meditation will occur. 1 PM. New Age Bible and Philosophy Center, 1139 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 452-9681.

Films: “A Single Woman”

A new film about he life of Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin by Kamala Lopez-Dawson. 7 PM. 3967 Shedd Terrace, Culver City. $20. (310) 838-8131.

UpComing:

April

Political Action: Puerto Rican Political Prisoners

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

April 1

Celebration: Echo Park Film Club

The Fifth anniversary of the Echo Park Film Club. With live music, films, food and more. 12 PM to 4 PM. 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

April 1

Talk: S. Brian Willson

Vietnam Vet and Peace Activist S. Brian Willson speaks at a fundraiser for the new film “A Single Woman” about Jeanette Rankin. Hosted by Frank Dorrell. 7 PM. Venice United Methodist Church, 1020 Victoria Ave., Venice. $10. (310) 838-8131. <fdorrel@sbcglobal.net>.

April 7

Political Meeting: Hands off Latin America

A national action to demand the U.S. keep its hands off Cuba, Venezuela & Bolivia. They will have regular planning meetings. (818) 905-9150. <april7@safewebmail.com>. <www.april7coalition.org>.

April 8

Celebration: Let My People Stay!

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

April 10

Talk: Nepal

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

April 15

Political Action: Jubilee for Justice and Peace

Sponsored by the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace will be sponsoring this anti-war event. Details to be announced. (626) 683-9004. <icujp2007@gmail.com>.

April 15

Political Action: Boycott the War

National Shopping Boycott to End the War and Impeach Bush and Cheney. <www.wearenotbuyingit.org>.

April 16

Films: “Club de Brulos”

Jennifer Pax’ documentary fable about a black magic spell. Also “Popular” about new music from the streets of Havana. Also rare Cuban films at 6 PM. 6 PM to 10 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

April 24

Talk: Blind Patriotism

Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, from Iraq, will speak on her second career of speaking out on the realities of the Iraq war, the patriotic fervor and racism following 9/11. 7:30 PM. The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

April 27

Forum: “Voices of the People”

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

April 28

Films: 9/11 Public Awareness

Part 3 of the open screening of “9/11 Citizens’s Commission: An Open Inquiry into the Attacks of September 11". With Cynthia McKinney, and many others. This comes from a 6 ½ hour DVD. 2 PM. Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. (818) 242-4320 or (818) 749-8134. <NBK9@cs.com>.

April 28

Political Action: Impeachment Day

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

May 1

Political Action: Immigrants

National Mobilization to Support Immigrant Workers. (213)403-0131. <info@ImmigrantSolidarity.org>. <www.mayday2007.org>.

OnGoing:

With an 8 page print edition we have to delete some ongoing calendar items to save space. These are usually the items that appear every month in the calendar with few changes.

Dates are usually for the start of the event. Prices are usually for the cheapest tickets.

Art:

March 19

Iraq Posters

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics will be presenting their new poster/art show on Iraq and related issues. Show runs to April 21. Cal State @ Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. (818) 677-2156.

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>.

SaveDarfur

An exhibition of the works of 200+ artist benefitting the people of the Darfur region of Sudan. Runs to March 24. Brewery Project, 676 S. Avenue 21, LA. (323) 222-0222.

Doris Bittar

“Jusour wa Kusour: A Bridge and a Chasm— The Work of Doris Bittar, 1989-2007.” . March 8: “An Evening with Doris Bittar,” $5. Show thru April 1. Regular gallery hours: Tue-Sat 10 AM. to 4 PM; Sun 1-4 PM. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, (760) 721-2787. <www.oma-online.org> or <www.dorisbittar.com>.

Leonard Peltier

“Warrior Elder: the Paintings of Leonard Peltier.” 842 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. Normal gallery hours 10 AM - 4 PM. Show thru April 8. Smoki Museum, 842 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ. (928) 445-1230. <info@smokimuseum.org>. <www.leonardpeltier.net> and <www.smokimuseum.org>.

Steve Greenberg Cartoons

Greenberg currently works for the “Ventura County Star”. Today is the reception. Gallery hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Runs to March 30. 3 PM. to 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Books:

Political Fiction

A call for submissions of Short Stories set in the World of Politics for a book to be published in late 2007 I no poetry. Send stories to <thepoliticalfiction (at) yahoo.com> or Don Ron Books, Political Fiction, P.O. Box 39861, Philadelphia , PA 19106 Deadline: March 31, 2007.

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...” No Phone Number

School for Organizing

The Labor/Community Strategy Center is recruiting applicants for the National School for Strategic Organizing. A full range school that will take play July 16 to Dec. 20. Applications are due by April 1. (213) 387-2800. <school@thestrategycenter.org>. <www.thestrategycenter.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.. Future dates TBD or special group tours by appointment. Reservations required. $10, sliding scale. 11 AM to 1 PM. 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>.

Third Tuesdays

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

Thursda

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>.

Saturday

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>.

Community Events:

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,

Saturdays

Veggie Pot Luck

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

Sundays

South Central Farmers

First Sunday of every month. A Tianguis celebrating black & brown unity. Fresh produce: chard, carrots, radishes & more. 10 AM. to 6 PM. E. 41st St., Long Beach & Alameda, LA. (888) SCFARM-1(723-2761). <southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com>.

Community Service:

Wednesdays

“Loss, Change and Grief”

“The Onion” has started a new support group, “Loss, Change and Grief:\” Support Group facilitated by Cliff and June Kenny. Meets Wednesdays. 7 PM. to 8:30 PM. The Onion, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 362-9485.

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 Road), Glendale. (818) 790-7100.

Discussion:

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.

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

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.

Films:

Wednesday

7 Dudley Cinema

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

Wednesday

Films: Outfest Wednesdays

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

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

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

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. 6-8 PM. Venice Abbott Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 306-7330 or (310) 821-1769. <www.jesgrew.org/wake>. (This URL may be having some difficulties,)

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 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 FM 90.7 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:

Children’s Chorus

The Workmen’s Circle and Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim are launching a new “Kinder Chorus” for the community. Secular music will include Yiddish, English and Hebrew songs. Every 3 and 4th Saturdays of the month. 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

Backboners

The Backboners, (Suzy Williams, Bill Burnett, Kahlil Sabbagh and Ginger Smith) will performing their blend of jazz, pop versions of Mama & Papas type music. 10 AM to 1 PM. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Main & Ocean Park, Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

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.

Suzy Williams

Suzy Williams sings Jazz every 3rd Sunday. 1 PM. to 5 PM. Moose Lodge, 1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 809-2118.

Plays:

Date listed for plays is the opening date. Costs are usually for the cheapest tickets. Many plays are Thursday thru Sunday. And some have a matinee on Sunday. We list the plays that are sent to us and pick those we find interesting. Most are on smaller community theater stages.

March 10

“The Diary of Anne Frank”

A production of the play “The Diary of Anne Frank” Previews Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9 ($25 per ticket) at 8 p.m. and opens Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Opening Night Gala tickets ($85) include a post-show reception with the actors and local VIP’s. With well know actors Lauren Patten, Linda Purl & Bruce Weitz. Various times. Runs to April 1 8 PM. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura. (805) 667-2900. $39. <www.rubicontheatre.org>.

March 11

“The Need to Know”

Written and performed by April Fitzsimmons, directed by Steven Anderson. April joined the USAF at 17 and became an Intelligence Analyst during the Cold War. A visit to the NSA changes her forever and she got out of the classified world. After 9/11 she joined VFP looking for sanity and wrote this play. March 11 & April 15. 8 PM. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

“Atonement”

A performance of the play “Atonement” about love, lust, art, artifice and politics Staring Michael Oberlander and Meredith Bishop, both long time TV actors. Runs to March 21. 8 PM. Theatre 40, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20. <www.theatre40.org>.

“Feed”

A play that looks at a future of reproductive rights when mankind has given up the right to procreate and one woman stands for her right to choose. Runs to March 11. 8 PM. NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 508-7101. $25.

“Quartermaine’s Terms”

A production of the Simon Gray award-winning play about a group of foreigners at an English school who’s lives are compassionately illuminated. Runs to March 25. 8 PM. Theatre 40 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20. <www.Theatre40.org>.

“UG”

A new romantic, doo-woopy, honky tonking comedy about the dawn of show business in cave man time. Runs to March 10, Fri. & Sat. 8 PM. Attic Theatre, 5924 West Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 525-0600 Ext 2#. $25.

Political Action:

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>.

Spoke’N Dissent

This monthly bike ride for Peace Justice and Sustainability. First Sundays monthly at least through the end of 2007. Only peaceful non-violent demonstrators are welcome. 12 PM. Hollywood & Argyle, Hollywood (714) 926-8686 . <BikeBoom.com>.

Peace Vigils:

Sorry but due to our 8 page print edition, we cannot list the Peace Vigils. Please check <www.peacevigils.com> or <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org> and let us know of any updated information on vigils.

Peace Vigils:

Sorry but due to our 8 page print edition, we cannot list the Peace Vigils. Please check <www.peacevigils.com> or <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org> and let us know of any updated information on vigils.

Fridays

Echo Park Vigil

Echo Park Peace Vigil. Fridays. Larger gathering on Last Fridays monthly. to 7 PM. 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 PM to 7 PM. Vista Theater, Hollywood Blvd., at Vermont.

Political Action: 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.

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. 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. Peace Vigil at South Coast Plaza.. 6 PM to 7:30 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 644-5956. Email. <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>.

Critical Mass

Third Fridays. Critical Mass Bike Ride. 6:30 PM. Highland Park Gold Line Station, 151 N. Ave. 57. (323) 225-4955. <harv@nelabikes.com>. <www.NELAbikes.com> and <www.cicle.org>.

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 PM 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, I block north of Lincoln Blvd., and 83rd St., LA (626) 339-6785.

Political Action: 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. 3 PM to 5 PM. Eagle Rock Blvd. at Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 254-8204. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

S Pasadena Peace Vigil

A weekly Peace Vigil in South Pasadena on Saturdays. 4 PM. to 6 PM. Fair Oaks at Mission Blvd. , 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.

Sundays

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>. <sfsherrill@earthlink.net>.

Huntington Beach Peace Vigils

All day peace action, monthly on Sundays. An Arlington West action. We will meet on July 3. 8 AM - 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), HB to 5 PM. 6th & PCH, Huntington Beach. (949) 859-6488.

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, HB. 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) 899-0698 or (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., (near the South Bay Galleria) Torrance. (310) 372-9505.

Mondays

San Diego Peace Vigil

San Diego Coalition for Peace & Justice Usually First & Third Mondays. First Church of Brethren, 3850 Westgate Place, San Diego. (619) 263-9301. <info@sdcpj.org>. <www.sdcpj.org>.

Tuesdays

South Central Farmers

Tuesdays. 7 PM. They continue to organize to regain control of the South Central Farm. 7 PM. 1702 E. 41st at Long Beach Ave., LA. No Phone Number. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Wednesdays

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>.

Women in Black

Women in Black LA Peace Vigil Every Wednesday. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. 8000 Sunset Blvd at Crescent Heights. <www.wib-la.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>.

Thursdays

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.

Pacific Palisades Peace Vigil

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

Political Meetings:

Wednesdays & Saturdays"

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.

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.

Sundays

Political Meeting: BASE Collective

The BASE Collective Long Beach is apart of an anarchist/anti-Authoritarian collective who focus on socio-political struggles. They meet every Sunday 3 PM. The Library Coffeehouse, 3418 East Broadway, Long Beach. (562) 900-1321. <www.basecollectives.org>.

Thursdays

Social Just in Schools

First Thursdays. Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. Regarding various issues including getting balanced information to Glendale parents and students about the decision to join the military. Pacific Park Library Conf. Room, 501 S. Pacific Ave. (south of Colorado), Glendale. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

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.

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 1st 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.friendster.com/user.php?uid=15540145>.

Mondays

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 So. 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

Santa Barbara 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>.

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.

Radical Women

A meeting of Radical Women. Learn about current activities, and campaigns. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416.

Fridays

Party for Socialism & Liberation

Party for Socialism & Liberation. Every Friday Night. 7:30 PM. 1800 Argyle #400, LA. (323) 960-4345.

Saturdays

Alliance for Democracy

The regular meetings of Alliance for Democracy: San Fernando Valley Chapter meetings the last Saturday of every month. 10:45 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (213) 680-1016 or (818) 360-3201.

Cuba

The LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba meets first Saturdays monthly unless another date is announced. 5 PM. to 7 PM. 339 Descanso Dr. near Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 383-9283.

OC Peace Coalition

Second & Fourth Saturdays. 10 AM. Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange. (714) 637-8313. <www.ocpeace.org>.

Atheist United

Atheists United meets every Fourth Sunday of the month. They have monthly presentations on atheism and state-church separation and a variety of speakers both local and national. With a social hour. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (866) GOD-LESS (463-5377).

The World Can’t Wait

The regular meetings of World Can’t Wait, building a movement to drive out the Bush regime. Sundays. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>. <worldcantwait.org>.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Parrot Sanctuary

Parrot Sanctuary needs volunteer help in a newly open facility run by an animal rights activist in West LA. You should care about birds and not mind hard work of perch hanging, aviary cleaning and food prep. (310) 553-0048.

Amnesty Volunteers

Volunteers are responsible for important tasks including distribution of reports to the media, information gathering, helping to maintain country files and keeping local groups abreast of developments regarding human rights issues Amnesty is involved with. Write to Amnesty International, 1999 Overland Ave., Suite 111, LA, 90064. <aiusala@aiusa.org>. (310) 815-0450. <aiusala@aiusa.org>.

Women’s Support Group

The Alexandria House, A House of Hospitality and a Neighborhood Center, conducts regular Thursday night sessions where women talk over self-esteem, family issues and personal goals 6:30 PM. to 8:30 PM. Alexandria House, 426 S. Alexandria Ave, Los Angeles. (213) 381-2649.

Food Not Bombs (FNB)

FNB shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need as a protest against the growing effects of capitalism and military spending such as poverty, homelessness and environmental destruction. All FNB collectives need volunteers. For information on Food Not Bombs chapters in Southern California, <www.geocities.com/socalfnb>. Global directories are at <www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the entry for “food not bombs chapters” at <www.infoshop.org/wiki> (an editable open source wiki). Send global monthly FNB group updates, newspaper reports, flyers, letters and any other publications to <menu@foodnotbombs.net> for posting to <www.foodnotbombs.net>. Group updates can also be sent to <lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork> and <menu@foodnotbombs.net>.

Saturdays

Anaheim FNB

Saturdays. Besides volunteers, they need toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly cleaning/sanitizing products and access to a copying machine. 1 PM. La Palma Park, 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 526-3576. <foodnotbombsanaheim@gmail.com>.

Sundays

Riverside FNB

FNB Riverside Sundays. Serving 12:30 PM. Fairmont Park, Riverside. The following contact info may be outdated: (909) 344-5534. <www.riversidefnb.org>.

Pomona FNB

Food Not Bombs serves every Sunday. They also are looking for activist volunteers. 2:30 PM. Regent Co-Op house, 997 Bradford St., Pomona. (909) 469-5100 or (714) 310-4952.

San Clemente FNB

Sundays. San Clemente Food Not Bomb serving at Max Berg Park. 3 PM. (949) 481-5478 or (949) 270-7041. <brokenswingset@aol.com>.

Long Beach FNB

Long Beach Food Not Bombs will be serving the homeless free, vegetarian food every Sunday. 3:30 PM. Library Park, Pacific and Ocean Aves., Long Beach. (562) 434-1649 or(562) 308-1316 ext. 6605.

Venice FNB

Sundays. We serve hot vegetarian food. “Food Swoop” at 4 PM in Palisades Park, Santa Monica. On the Boardwalk in Venice Beach’s Free Speech Zone Dudley Hill Court, south of Rose Ave. at 5:30 PM. (310) 365-0985. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm> or <cookin4peace@yahoo.com> or <nostrus@fastmail.fm>. <www.homestead.com/wetnostril>. (If the website is not functional in Opera or other browsers, try Internet Explorer.) 4 PM. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm>.

Downtown LA FNB

Sundays. Free Vegan Food. Eat with Food Not Bombs at Pershing Square. They also need volunteers to cook and serve food. 5:30 PM. Pershing Square Park, 5th and Olive Downtown Los Angeles. (213) 482-9726. <info@lafoodnotbombs.org>. <www.lafoodnotbombs.org>.

Announcements:

Community Service:

Health Care Site

The Adult Industry Medical Health Foundation has a Web Site, developed by our friend Maggie Knowles. This is a part of an effort to help and protect, not only those in the adult film industry but many others. Check them out at <AIM-Med.org>.

LA Animal Alliance

A new information service to help people help animals. <www.LAAnimalAlliance.com>.

Surveillance Study

The Institute for the Study of Dissent &Social Control is interested in hearing stories from a diversity of groups about experiences with surveillance, infiltration, databasing, and how activists, groups, and movements are being affected. They are compiling information which may be useful in future efforts to sue the government over unconstitutional practices. This is not occurring in the Los Angeles area.  Please do not call the number previous listed.  <office@dissensio.org>. <www.dissensio.org>.

Cop Watch

Cop Watch. A call for people that have cases where they’ve been brutalized, harassed, or have had family members murdered by the police. If you have videos please send them in. (877) 8-NO-COPS or (562) 252-8501. <copwatchla@riseup.net>. <www.copwatchla.org>.

SHAREt

A free non-profit agency that has self-help and recovery resources for almost every problem. They connect up with thousands of free self-help groups in LA. (310) 305-8878.

Draft & Military Issues:

Opt-Out on Recruitment

The Pentagon, in violation of the Privacy Act, has compiled and put into use a mega-database of private information on 30 million 16-25-year-olds. Even if you have opted your child out of the lists public schools turn over to local military recruiters, you or your child must also contact the Pentagon directly to get off this new national military recruiting list. <www.leavemychildalone.org>.

Anti-Draft Website

A new Website dedicated to shattering the myths surrounding the selective service system and to help build a mass civil disobedience to stop the draft before it gets started. <scott@draftresistance.org>. <www.draftresistance.org>.

Anti-Draft Website

No Draft No Way. (212) 633-6646. <www.NoDraftNoWay.org>.

GI Rights Hotline

(800) 394-954