Films: Chen & Hong

Filmmakers Yin-Ju Chen and James T. Hong will present their work where neo-fascist pronouncements vie for primacy with proto-liberal anxieties. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

June 5 • Thursday

Political Action: Haiti Vigil

A regular vigil calling for the safe return of kidnaped Haitian human rights activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine, missing since Aug. 7. 12 PM to 1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833. http://www.petitiononline.com/august/petition.html.

Film: “Outspoken-LA”

A film by David Bianchi featuring LA activists. Official selection of the Hollywood Black Film Festival. 12:30 PM. $12. Laemmle’s Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Boulevard , Beverly Hills . (310) 274-6869. <www.outspokenthefilm.com>.

Political Meeting: Military Recruiting

Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates meeting planning actions to encourage the Glendale school district to provide more balanced information about military recruiting and social issues. Students, parents and community members are invited. 6-8 PM. Pacific Park Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave. , Glendale . (818) 248-4967. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

The Long Beach Greens hold their regular meetings every First Thursday of the month,. They are a local group of activists working for a Fair Economy, a Just Society, and a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. “It’s a Grind” Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St. , (East of Cherry), Long Beach . <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

June 6 • Friday

Conference: Media Reform

National Conference for Media Reform (NCMR). June 6-8. Minneapolis , MN . <www.freepress.net/conference>.

Political Action: Stop the Cuts on Education and Human Services

UTAL will hold a one hour job action to protest state cuts in educaiotn. 7:30 AM. Los Angeles High School, 4650 W. Olympic Blv. LA. (213) 385-8010.

Community: Carnevale! Venice Beach

A tribute to the famed carnevale in Venice , Italy , this colorful, costumed celebration returns for the fifth year, featuring performances by local artists, a costume contest, and vendors. Please call first. 12 PM to 10 PM. Windward Circle, Venice Beach (310) 396-2803. <www.carnevale.us>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

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

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

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

Political Action: Free the Cuban Five

An emergence protest to free the Cuban Five and protest the Court of Appeals Decision Upholding the Five;s convictions. 6 PM CNN Building, 6430 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Sponsored by ANSWER. (213) 251-1025. <answerla@answerla.org>.

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

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

Film: “Carbuncle”

A mobile home drama, concerning a director with Asperger’s Syndrome making a movie about a mentally challenged woman in a mobile home park who is manipulated by her alcoholic social worker. 7:30 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

Films: “Trespassing”

A screening of the documentary by Carlos DeMenezes which captures the beauty of Native American sacred sites in Nevada ’s Yucca Mountains and elsewhere. The US is trying to bury toxic waste in these lands. Sponsored by the Topanga Peace Alliance . 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle Shopping Center , 120 N. Topanga Canyon, Topanga. $10. (818) 713-1614. Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle Shopping Center ,

Discussion: Action Conversations

Victoria Marks present a conversation between veterans recovering from PTSD and three artists/activists considering how veterans can return to civilian life. June 6 & 7. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 18th St. , Santa Monica . $15. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

June 7 • Saturday

Community: Leimert Park Village Book Fair

2nd Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair features over 200 authors, poets, spoken word artists, writing workshops, and panel discussions. Also includes childrens events. 10 AM to 6 PM. Leimert Park Village 43rd St. & Degnan Blvd. (323) -828-7997, <www.leimertparkbookfair.com>.

Political Meeting: Clean-Money Campaign

The San Fernando Valley Clean Money Campaign, working for full public funding of campaigns in California . Regular First Saturday of the month meeting. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Forum: End Domestic Violence

A workshop on domestic violence prevention and assistance. Included a brief session on self-defense techniques. Presented by El Comite De Mujeres, MALDEF and Patricia Marin. 12 PM. Santee Education Complex, 1921 S. Maple Ave., LA. (323) 219-1164. <www.uniondelbarrio.org>.

Political Meeting: 911TruthLA

The regular monthly meeting of the 911TruthLA group. They will screen “Esoteric Agenda” about global power structures. They will also start planning for an August 911TruthLA conference. 1 PM to 5 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.net>.

Art: The “F Word”

An art and poster exhibit about reclaiming the “F” word (Feminism) . On June 16, a screening of the film “I was a Teenage Feminist.” Presented by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Reception today, exhibit runs June 3 thru July 3. Regular Gallery Houses 12 PM to 4 PM. Today’s reception 2 PM to 5 PM. Cal Sate, Northridge Art Galleries , 18111 Nordhoff St. , Northridge. (818) 677-2156. <cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Books: “Red Diaper Baby…”

J. Marx Ayres will be discussing his new book “Red Diaper Baby in USS Bowfin.” 2 PM to 4 PM. Southern California Library, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 759-6063. <www.socallib.org>.

Films: James Stewart

As a part of the James Stewart Centennial Program by UCLA Film & Television Archives, a screening of two of his great westerns, “The Naked Spur” and “The Man From Laramie ” with one of his regular co-stars Arthur Kennedy. 2 PM. The Billy Wilder Theatre, Hammer Museum , 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. $10. (310) 206-8013. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Music: Flute Concert

The UCLA Gluck Flute Quartet. 2 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Benefit: Free Gaza

A party and fundraiser for the Free Gaza Movement Culture as Resistance. With hip-hop, activist and spoken world. Hear 75 people from 15 countries on Gaza and the plans to sail to Gaza in August. 9 PM. Side Bad, 1114 N. Pacific Ave., Gendale. (818) 241-4542. $10. <www.freegaza.org>.

June 8 • Sunday

Community Event: Gay Pride Festival

The Annual Christopher Street West Gay Pride Festival and March. Marching along will be the Bus Riders Union and the LA Lesbian, Gay Bi-Sexual and Transgender, and Friends Coalition for Peace and Justice. 11 AM. Crescent Heights and Santa Monica , West Hollywood .

Benefit: Peace & Justice Awards

The Office of the Americas Lottie Wexler Peace & Justice Awards Brunch, honoring Maxine Waters, Cole Miller (of “No More Victims”). With Martin Sheen, Mike Farrell, Deborah & Paul Haggis and others. RSVP for address in West LA. 11:30 AM. $175. (323) 852-9808. <peacecalendar@gmail.com>. <www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

Political Meeting: Skywatch

LOS ANGELES SKY WATCH ALERT! Hello Sky Watchers and Chemtrail Activists, The next Los Angeles Sky Watch Meeting is this coming weekend! Sunday, June 8th at 12 NOON in the San Fernando Valley If you are able to attend this meeting please RSVP by Friday, June 6th and we will send you the location information. http://www.losangelesskywatch.com LOS ANGELES SKY WATCH ALERT.webarchive1 LOS ANGELES SKY WATCH ALERT1.doc

Films: “Breach”

A screening of the recent film “Breach” about the FBI mole, Robert Hanssen. 2 PM. 2617 S. Hauser , LA. (818) 785-4779.

Political Action: 911TruthLA

The regular Sunday antiwar/Truth visibility and outreach actions at the Third St. Promenade. 3 PM to 8 PM. Third Street Promenade, 34th St. and Arizona , Santa Monica . (310) 893-9762. <www.911truthla.com>.

Film: Small Biz Food Revolution

Screening of “Eat at Bill’s: Life in the Monterey Market,” a film by Lisa Brenneis. About a small family market in Berkeley which may have spawned California ’s “food revolution” of the 1970s. Donations accepted. 4:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. , Venice . (310) 822-3006. <tangerineman.com/eab.htm>, <beyondbaroque.org>. Also June 9, a panel discussion with the filmmaker, Monterey Market’s owner and the author of a book on related topics, 7 PM, LA Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 5th & Flower Sts., Downtown LA, RSVP (recommended) to <www.lfla.org/aloud/registration>.

Benefit: Rx For Change

PSR-LA’s 2008 Gala Dinner. Award recipients include Dr. Hans Blix & others. $250 and up. 6 PM. (213) 689-9170. <www.psrla.org/2008_gala>.

June 9 • Monday

Films: Avant Jazz

Rare film clips of Jazz musicians from Ornette Coleman to Sun Ra. 6 PM to 10 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd. , Santa Monica . (310) 306-7330.

Talk: Blackwater

Jeremey Scahill will be speaking on his updated book "Blackwater The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army". 7 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church   Westminster Chapel - 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.  Tickets: $5 at door brucecooley@yahoo.com or 213-810-8438.

Political Meeting: Westside Progressives

The regular meeting of Democratic Westside Progressives. Call for date. 7 PM. St. Bede’s Church, 3590 Grandview Blvd. , Mar Vista. (310) 490-3858. <www.westsideprogressives.org>.

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

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

June 10 • Tuesday

Political Action: Call-In Day on Iran

A national call-in Day to tell Congress you want direct dialogue, not war with Iran (800) 788-9372

Classes: Ecovillages

“A Conversation with LA Eco-villagers about What We Have Learned.” Pre-requisite: LAEV Tour. 6 PM. $10/person, min. 2 people/group. RSVP. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev>.

Forum: Campaign Agaist Torture

Dr. George Hunsinger, founder of the Natioanl Religiou sCampaign Against Torutre, (www.nrcat.org) will be speking today and developing strategy to put an end to US Torture. American Friends Service Committe, 634 S. Spring St., 3rd Floor., Downtown LA. 6:30 PM. RSVP please
Reply to: LAvolunteer@afsc.org

Discussion: Chicano Resistance

A weekly discussion series on “Viva La Raza: A History of Chicano Identity and Resistance.” Learn more about the long and often hidden histories of Chicanos in the U.S. Tuesdays through July 29. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <lafsprw6@aol.com>.

Books: Blackwater

Jeremy Scahill, author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army.” Lecture and Book Signing. The Blackwater project in San Diego County has become an issue again. 7 PM. $5-10 donation requested. First Unitarian Universalist Church , 4190 Front St. , Hillcrest/ San Diego . (619) 263-9301 or (858) 459-4650. <www.prcsd.org>.

June 12 • Thursday

Celebration: Marriage and Environmental Celebration

Jerry Rubin and Marissa Rubin will hold a public 25^th Wedding Anniversary and Environmental Celebration.   You can attend and perform acustic songs and poetry.   At the Children’s Tree of Life, Ocean and  Colorado Avenues, Santa Monica Palisades Park .  6 PM. (310) 399-1000.

Benefit: Freedom School Program

First Annual Recognition Program. This Long Beach based program provides outside school hours enrichment as well as civil engagement and social action. Children’s Defense Fund. 7 PM. $65. The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St. , Long Beach . (213) 749-8787. <www.cdfca.org>.

Films: Recent Spanish Cinema

American Cinematheque hosts their annual presentation of recent films from Spain . An opening day screening of “Solitary Fragments” about the social effects of the Madrid Train bombings on 2 women. June 12-15 & 20-22. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood . $10. (323) 466-FILM. <www.americancinematheque.com>.

Benefit: Marijuana Policy Project Party

Music & dancing. 8 PM - Midnight. $850 and up. Playboy Mansion , LA. <www.mpp.org/campaigns/events/playboy>.

June 13 • Friday

Performance: LA Plays Itself

A series of plays and performances produced by Michael Kearns that tries to give some reflections about living in LA. June 13-16. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 18th St. , Santa Monica . $15. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

June 14 • Saturday

Cultural Event: Juneteenth Jubilee

This celebration is in observance of the 143rd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It includes entertainment and gospel music, a family-style barbecue. 10 AM to 6 PM. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 1950 Lemon St. , Long Beach . (562)-570-4405. <www.lbparks.org>.

Community Event: Serenity Park

A dedication of the expanded Serenity Park Parrot Sanctuary. Visit the birds, have a vegan lunch, join a silent auction and raffle, win a prize and see celebrity guests and entertainment. 12 PM to 2 PM. Veterans Garden, LA Veterans Hospital , Sepulveda, to Constitution to Davis . (310) 553-0048. <doclindner@parrotcare.org>. <www.parrotcare.org>.

Art: Prison Nation

A poster exhibition on the Prison Industrial Complex. Produced by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Today is the reception and it will run until July 12. Includes a Town Hall Meeting on the prison complex, June 16 at 6 PM. Workshops on June 21, 1 PM to 4 PM. And workshops at the LA social forum June 28. Gallery Houses 12 PM to 5 PM. Today 3 PM to 6 PM. William Grant Still Arts Center, 2530 West View St., LA. (213) 734-1164. <cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Music: Jazz Funk

Live music from BSP, Freddy Gins and Eric Ahlberg’s Jazz Workshop. 7 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.

June 15 • Sunday

Discussion: “Nation” Mar Vista

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

June 16 • Monday

Forum: Remember Soweto

A Town Hall Meeting with the theme “Can We Build Our Way Out of Prison Overcrowding.” Includes a panel discussion with member of a number of prison reform movements. 6 PM. William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 West View St., LA. (213) 734-1164. <cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

June 17 • Tuesday

Talk: Van Dyke Parks

Gerry Fialka will interview composer, singer and actor Van Dyke Parks. A MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon). 8 PM. 2025 Pacific Ave. , Venice . (310) 823-3878.

Political Action: BIO Conference

Resistance to this biotech conference and its agenda promoting bioweapons, GMO food and corporate medicine. June 17-20. San Diego . <cityheightsfreeskool.org> for information.

June 18 • Wednesday

Films: “Wrestling with Angels”

“Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner,” a film about the Pulitzer winning writer of “Angels in America ,” “ Munich ” and other productions. A program to celebrate LGBT Pride and Same-Gender Marriage ruling. Includes a potluck at 6:30 PM. Bring enough for 8-10 people. 7:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Media: McLuhan

Celebrate James Joyce’s “Ulysses” and “Bloomsday” with rare films and readings. Also the film by Deiren Masterson, “ McLuhan Way : In Search of Truth” will be shown 7 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice . (310) 306-7330.

Political Action: LA Greens

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

Discussion: “Monthly Review”

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

June 19 • Thursday

Films: Los Angeles Film Festival.

The Los Angeles Film Festival will fete the best of American independent and international cinema. The UCLA Film & Television will feature 5 hits from the legendary Shaw Bros. studio, our restoration of Shadows (1959, John Cassavetes) and more. June 19 – Sunday, June 29 Billy Wilder Theater 10899 Wilshire Blvd. $10. (310).206.FILM. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

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>.

June 20 • Friday

Music: Summer Solstice

Folk Music, Dance & Storytelling Festival at the world’s largest participatory music, dance, and storytelling festival with over 100 activities and workshops each day! June 20 - 22, Friday 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 7 PM. to 11 PM. Warner Center Marriot, 21850 Oxnard St. , Woodland Hills (818) 817-8856, <www.ctmsfolkmusic.org>.

June 21 • Saturday

Music: Fete de la Musique

The Los Angeles International Music Celebration taking place on World Music Day and the summer solstice. A part of 200 countries and 300 cities all having similar events. All around Pasadena . (626) 793-8171. <fetedelamusique.culture.fr>.

Party: TreeHuggers Ball

The 4th Annual TreeHuggers Ball & Green Expo. With 5 bands and dinner. $35. (714) 649-2820 or (714) 649-0139. <Info@canyonland.org>. <www.TreeHuggersball.org>.

Art: Political Assemblage

Assemblage Art with a Political Edge by Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin and The Afro Cuban Music of Orquesta Bacanal. as part of the exhibit “Making Our Own Histories.” 2-5:30 PM. Southern CA Library, 6120 S. Vermont , LA. (323) 759-6063 x15 and (626) 792-2317. <www.socallib.org> and <www.artediosa.com>.

Community: Burbank Fine Arts Festival

The festival includes the exhibition of 90 artists who will display their original work in Downtown Burbank. All work will be available for purchase. June 21 & 22, 10 AM to 7 PM. 100 San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia and Olive Ave., Downtown Burbank <www.westcoastartists.com>, < www.downtown-burbank.org>.

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

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

Music: Woodwind Concert

The Avenel Chamber Players, a woodwind quintet. 12 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park . (213) 207-3000.

Political Picnic: A “Green Westside”

Westside Progressives’ Second Annual Picnic. With vendors, activists, elected official. Bring vegan salads and fruit. 12 PM. to 4 PM. Mar Vista Park , 11430 Woodbine Ave. , Mar Vista . <www.westsideprogressives.org>.

Classes: Posters & Prison Ribbons

Poster Making and AB900 Prison Ribbon Project workshop. 1-4 PM. CSPG, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, 8124 W. Third St. #211, LA. (323) 653-4662. <cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Forum: Obama, racism, Black/Brown Unity

Town Hall Meeting - Obama, racism, Black/Brown unity - What are the connections? Hear Monica Moorehead, editor "Marxism, Reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle." Also, Martha Rojas, May Day Unity Coalition, L.A. on how solidarity strengthens the immigrant rights movement; and John Parker, West Coast Coordinator, IAC on how our communities are organizing against bank and mortgage foreclosures that affect all. 4 pm at Kaos Network, 4343 Leimert  Blvd., L.A. For leaflets or more info, call: 310-677-8647 E-mail: iacenterla at action-mail.org

Poetry: Celebrating Words Festival

Music & Spoken work performances. Vendors, food, raffle & children’s activities. Hosted by Tia Chucha’s. Noon - 7 PM. Free entrance. El Cariso Park, 13100 Hubbard St. , Sylmar. (818) 896-1479. <info@tiachucha.com>. <www.tiachucha.com>.

June 22 • Sunday

Community Event: SOULstice Festival

The festival features over a dozen live bands at different locations along Main St. and more. 11 AM. to 6 PM. Main St. , Santa Monica <www.mainstreetsm.com>.

Political Meeting: LA Atheists United

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>.

Benefit: Hair Today-Hope Tomorrow

“Hair Today-Hope Tomorrow,” created by 10-year-old Kara Grist, will be holding a hair drive on Sunday, June 22nd at Nona’s Hair Studio, 14105 Burbank Blvd in Van Nuys from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donators of 10 inches or more of hair will be given a free cut and style and the donated hair will be sent to “Locks of Love” which creates realistic hairpieces for disadvantaged children suffering from medical conditions that cause bal