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May 1 • Thursday

Political Action: May Day

A national day of multi-ethnic unity with youth, labor, peace and justice communities in solidarity with immigrant workers. To build new immigrant rights & a civil rights movement! Coordinate with their action calendar. <www.MayDay2008.org>.

Political Action: Trucker Strike

A possible grassroots general trucker strike May 1-8. “Enough is Enough Shutdown... Stop complaining and do something about it!”  Visit <www.truckertotrucker.com>; click on the “Trucker Blog” tab then on “Truckers Shutdown Click Here” for news.

Conference: Global Greens

The second Global greens Congress, in Sao Paulo , Brazil . An effort to build a global political force. <www.globalgreens.org/brazil2008/important_information>.

Films: VC FILMFEST

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film & Video Festival. The festival encompasses screenings, panels, workshops, and artists’ awards. May 1-8, Directors Guild of America , 7920 Sunset Blvd., $10. (213) 680-4462 ext. 59. <www.vconline.org>.

Community Event: Global Love Day

“Help build a practical foundation and understanding of unconditional love within individuals and society as a whole.” Find an event or plan one. <www.thelovefoundation.com>.

Poetry: Free-For-All

Free poetry e-books today only. Visit the Poetry Superhighway at <poetrysuperhighway.com> and click on “Great Poetry e-Book Free-For All” for updated details and for the list of participating authors/e-books. (These are not necessarily limited to progressive topics.)

Art: War and Art

The opening day and reception for Kurt Brian Webb’s “War: Dance on Black and White and Blood Red All Over.” Reception 3-5 PM. Runs to May 4. 10 AM to 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Political Action: Workers March

On International Worker’s Day, a march sponsored by MIWON & the March 25th Coalition. One march will begin at MacArthur Park and another at Olympic and Broadway. 2 PM. Convergence at First St. and Broadway. (213) 250-4353. <miwon.org>.

Political Action: Migrant Protest

Opposing the injustice of the deportations. 5-8:30 PM. Second St. & Hwy 74, Romoland/Perris, Riverside Co. No phone. <contraredadas@gmail.com>.

Political Meeting: Military Recruiting

A meeting taking actions to encourage the Glendale school district to provide more balanced information about military recruiting and other issues. Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. 6-8 PM. Pacifica Park Library, 501 S. Pacifica 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>. Check to verify date this month.

May 2 • Friday

Conference: Asian Pacific Americans

The APALA Organizing Institute. May 2-4. UCLA Downtown Labor Center , 675 S. Parkview St., LA. (202) 508-3733. <apala@apalanet.org>. <www.apalanet.org>.

Conference: Cuba

A conference on the current situation in Cuba , its culture and history and how to improve US-Cuban relations.   With many panels, speakers and discussions. Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.  Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.  UCI Student Center Conference Center . University at Irvine .  http://today.uci.edu/news/media_advisory_details.asp?key+415.

Community Event: Cinco de Mayo

A celebration of Mexico ’s victory over the French forces in Puebla , Mexico in 1862, with popular and traditional music, cultural presentations, dance, and food booths for everyone to enjoy. Call to check the date: Friday, May 2 seems like an odd day for this. 10 AM to 10 PM. El Pueblo Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, LA. (213) 485-8372. <www.cityofla.org/ELP>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

There is a regular peace vigil in Glendale against the war in Iraq . Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd. , Glendale (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 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa . (714) 956-5037.

Political Action: Vigil to Bring the Troops Home

A vigil to bring the troops home mission to be accomplished. Keynote Speakers Maxine Waters and Councilman Bill Rosendahl. Bring candles. 7-8:30 PM. Westchester Christian Church, 8740 W. La Tijera Blvd. , Westchester . (310) 494-0477. <programs@westchesterdemclub.org>.

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

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

Films: “Carbuncle”

A mobile home drama with disabling sense of humor. By T. Arthur Cottam. Cast and filmmaker will be present. See their Website for many classes and events each week. 7:30 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

May 3 • Saturday

Classes: Earth Activist Training

“A Social Permaculture Intensive.” Starhawk & others. May 3-17. $1200-1700 sliding. Manzanita Village , Warner Springs, S. CA. (800) 381-7940. <www.EarthActivistTraining.org>.

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.

Conference: Education Summit

End School Budget Cuts! Association of Raza Educators of LA. 10 AM - 3 PM. LA, location TBA. May 9, an ARE caravan starts from San Diego , stopping in Oxnard and Oakland on the way to Sacramento to protest the cuts. (714) 864-0543. <razaeducators@aol.com>. <www.razaeducators.org>.

Art: LA Open Art Studio

The Santa Fe Art Colony Open Studio with over fifty acclaimed painters, photographers, and sculptors opens their private studios to the public. Art available for purchase. May 3-4. Noon to 6 PM. Santa Fe Art Colony, 2401 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA. (323) 587-5513. <www.santafeartcolony.com>.

Political Meeting: 911 TruthLA

The regular monthly meeting of the 911TruthLA group. With a screening of part one of the documentary “Empire of the City.” They will also start planning for an August 911TruthLA conference. (See May 4 for Part 2). 1-3 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com>. <www.911truthla.net>.

Political Action: Gaza Siege Cease Fire

Bring your own signs. No US, Israeli, or Palestinian flags please. Our focus is humanitarian. LA Jews for Peace. 6-8 PM. Farmers Market, 3rd and Fairfax , Hollywood . (562) 694-1637. <info@LAJewsforPeace.org>. <www.LAJewsforPeace.org>.

Music: Charlie King & The Prince Myshkins

Music, politics, laughter and togetherness with singers Charlie King & The Prince Myshkins. 7 PM. 3967 Shedd Terrace, Culver City . $10. (310) 838-8131. <fdorrel@sbcglobal.net>.

Film: “April 8, 1948”

A screening of the Colombian documentary “April 9, 1948” about the assassination of popular leader Jorge Elieger Gaitan and the bloody aftermath. Which through wars and massive repression led the formation of FARC in 1966. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. $7. <angostura1819@aol.com>.

May 4 • Sunday

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

Regular meeting. They will make plans to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. Call to verify date. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

Community Event: South Central Farmers

The South Central Farmers Support Committee (SCFHEF) hosts monthly Tianguis marketplace with healthy eating, economics and relationships with local community groups, artisans, and local merchants. 10 AM to 5 PM. 1702 E. 41st St., LA. (818) 892-6248. <southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com>. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Political Action: 911TruthLA

The 911TruthLA group screens part 2 of the 5 hour documentary “Empire of the City.” They will also continue planning for the August 911 Truth Conference. (See May 3 for part 1 of the film.) 10 AM to 5 PM. Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica . <www.911truthla.com>.

Art: War and Art

The opening day and reception for Kurt Brian Webb’s “War: Dance on Black and White and Blood Red All Over.” Reception 3-5 PM. Runs to May 4. 10 AM to 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Talk: Humanist Manifestos

A discussion on at least four different Humanist Manifestos from the American Humanist Association and what they say about Humanist ideas today. Larry A. Taylor will led the discussion. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 478-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.

Political Action: End Gang Profiling

Stop the Killings Rally. Gang intervention workers. Jobs not Jails! Speakers & music. Additional events linked to May Day from May 2-4. Youth Justice Coalition. Crenshaw at Jefferson, Leimert Park . 2 PM. (323) 235-4243.

Music: The Prince Myshkins

The folk group the Prince Myshkins will be performing with Charlie Kink their brand of folk and politically though-provoking music. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $20. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Political Meeting: Green Party of Orange County

The regular meeting of the Orange County Greens with guests speakers. Call to check the date. 2 PM. Board Room, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. , Irvine . (949) 559-7336. <s.sayre@cox.net>. <www.ocgreens.org>.

Film: Aid Farm Workers

Orange County Interfaith Committee to Aid Farm Workers, Film showing, food and discussion. 4-7 PM. St Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 13901 Galway, Garden Grove, CA, $10 . RSVP. (714)-738-1785. <sdarweesh@aol.com>.

May 5 • Monday

Political Meeting: LA Social Forum

A planning meeting for the upcoming LA Social Forum, June 27-29 at USC. 7-9 PM. Mercado La Paloma, 3655 South Grand Ave., LA. Also May 15 (check the time) at Immanuel Presbyterian Church and on May 19, 7-9 PM, at Mercado address. (213) 489-1900 ext. 114. <lasocialforum.org>.

Play: Cesar Chavez

“The Stories of Cesar Chavez” is a one man theatrical presentation depicting the life and times of Cesar E. Chavez. 8 PM. $10. Trade Tech College ’s Grand Theatre, 400 West Washington Blvd., LA. (310) 476-6735, (310) 666-9066. <Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com>. <www.storiesofcesarchavez.com >.

May 7 • Wednesday

Books: JImmy Carter

President JImmy Carter will be reading and signing his new book "A Remarkable MOther". Today at 6:30 PM at Vroman's Books, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Also May 8 at 6:30 PM at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulved., LA.

Films: Cuban Music

Alvaro Perez Betancourt documentaries celebrate new directions in world music and films. With “Voices of the Orishas” and “Los Munequitos De Matanzas.” The filmmaker will speak. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

May 8 • Thursday

Political Action: Action for Haiti

An ongoing Thursday action calling for the save return of Lovinsky Pierre-Antonine, a human rights activist in Haiti missing since Aug. 12, 2007. 1 PM. Brazilian consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. <la@crossroadswomen.net>>

May 9 • Friday

Political Meeting: Congressional Hearing in LA

A Congressional Filed Hearing on Migration and the accomplishemnts of migrant communities in LA. From Rep. Solis. 11 AM at Cal state LA. RSVp to (202) 225-5484. <liz.muro@mail.house.gov>.

Performance: Highways Birthday

Highway’s 19th Birthday Nervous Breakdown. With performance artists and more. May 9-10. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 Eighteenth, Santa Monica . $30. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

May 10 • Saturday

Political Action: World Fair Trade Day

10 AM - 5 PM; Arcobaleno Trade, 7 W. Haley St. , Santa Barbara ; (805) 963-2726, <sandie@arcobalenoonline.com>, <arcobalenoonline.com>. Also, Fair Trade seminar in San Diego : 9 AM - 12:20 PM; Café Moto, 2619 National Ave. , San Diego ;(858)274-0587, <fairtradesandiego@gmail.com>,<www.fairtradesd.org>

Classes: Family Secrets

The Hunting Library Women's Studies Semier presents "Family Secrets: Documenting the Lives of our Kinswomen". With presentations on a number os subjets. 10 AM to 12 PM. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Dr., San Marino. (818) 802-7541. <dschuele@uci.edu>. <http://www.americanfolk.com/women>.

Community Event: Energy Fair

An Energy Fair with electric vehicles, hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids, electric bicycles and more. A variety of vendors with ways to reduce energy consumption and global warming. Speakers including Debbie Cook, Mayor of Huntington Beach. Films, food and more. 10 AM to 3 PM. Pacific Unitarian Church , 5621 Montemalaga Drive , Ranch Palos Verdes. $5. (310) 545-1384 or (310) 530-0846. <lklight@verizon.net>. <www.southbayenergyfair.com>.

Community Event: World Fest

The  annual fare of environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare information.  With a varied  roundup of speakers, booths, music, food, exhibitors and more.  Pets welcome.  10 AM to 6:30 PM.  Woodley Park , 6350 Woodley Ave. , Encino.  http://www.worldfestevents.com.

Informational: Sky Watch

Action Alert: Los Angeles Sky Watch "Los Angeles Sky Watch" will provide information regarding Aerosol Spray Operations currently being carried out in the skies above the unsuspecting populace. Join us as we share a booth with "The Right to Breathe Healthy Air" at the World Fest 2008 Earth Day Festival, Saturday, May 10th, Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave. Encino, CA 10am - 6:30pm http://www.losangelesskywatch.com/action.html Videos Aerial Spraying over Van Nuys, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCHjaRowSyQ A chemtrail day, in a minute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVS6OMgYFi4 CONTRAIL vs CHEMTRAIL 101 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kcTvqiMNl8

Talk: Alan Watts & Zen Buddhism

Professore Donna Quesada, of the philosophy department at Santa Monica College, will spak about Zen and the late British philospher. 3 PM to 5 PM. Palms Rancho Park Branch Libreary. 2920 Overland Ave., LA. (310) 840-2142

Talk: Ralph Nader

Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader speaks today. Rally at 3:30 PM, talk at 4 PM. Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 Fourth St., Santa Monica . (213) 841-6042. <la4nader@gmail.com>.

Benefit: Political Party

The Strategy Center ’s 19th Annual Political Party. With talks, dinner and dancing. 6:30 PM. Calif. African American Museum , 600 State Drive , Exposition Park , LA. $100. (213) 387-2800. <info@thestrategycenter.org>.

Music:  Green Concert

The Onionaires with musical accompaniment will perform a variety of musical entrees, Irish, Transylvannian, African, with a tribute to John Denver. 7 PM.  The Onion, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 894-9251.  $20.

Talk: Life in Palestine

Anna Baltzer, granddaughter of Holocaust survivors will present eyewitness stories and photos of her work documenting human rights abuses in Occupied Palestine. 7:30 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12335 Moorpark, Studio City . $5. <meeshie4peace@yahoo.com>.

May 11 • Sunday

Talk: Lives of Afghan Women

Sonail Kilhatkar will spak on "The Lives of Afghan Women" and the role US policy has played in their treatment. 10:30 AM. Also May 18 a screeing of the documentary "View From a Grain of sand" to benefit the projects of the Afghan Women's MISsion. at 1PM to 5 PM.Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell, North Hills. (818) 894-9251. <jungersmith@yahoo.com>>.

Films: Progressive Films

“The Panama Deception”  about the 1989 US invasion will be showing along with the ACLU’s “School to Prison Pipline”. 2   PM.  2617 Hauser , LA (near Adams and La Brea).  (818) 785-4779.

May 12 • Monday

Political Action: May Actions Days

Low-Income Communities United for a Budget for All. May 12-13. Workshops, meetings with legislators and actions. Sacramento . (415) 314-7704 or (626) 224-8189. <asawan@communitychange.org>.

Political Meeting: Westside Progressives

The regular meeting of Democratic Westside Progressives. Call to verify date. 7 PM. St. Bede’s Church, 3590 Grandview Blvd. , Mar Vista. (310) 490-3858.

Political Meeting: SCADA Meeting

The monthly meeting of Southern California Americas for a Democratic Action. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., LA. <socalada@earthlink.net>. <http://www.socalada.org>.

Films: Comedy Films

The Ground Floor Comedy Hour and the films of Venice Beach filmmaker  Steve DePena. A Documental event. 8 PM. UnUrban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 306-7330. <www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema>.

Plays: “Speech & Debate”

A comedy by Stephen Karam about three misfits in a school and a sex scandal that gives them a chance to be heard. A LA Theatre Works, live radio play presentation. May 12-16. 8 PM. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $20. (310) 827-0889. <www.latw.org>.

May 13 • Tuesday

Films: “The Holy Land ”

A coming of age film with a twist, about a rabbinical student who looks into the outside world of sex and politics before his final life decisions are made. The film will be followed with a discussion of peace and justice in Israel and Palestine . 7 PM. The Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

Performance: Potter-Belmar Labs

Live cinema performers, Potter-Belmar Labs, present music, sound, moving images, cinema and electronics to look at the past and future. With Leslie Raymond and Jason Jay Stevens. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

May 14 • Wednesday

Forum: Afghan Women

A forum on the plight of Afghan Women. With a screening of the film "Enemies of Happiness. With Sonali Kolhatkar, speakers and more. 4 PM to 6 PM. UCLA, Kerckhoff Art Gallery, Leverl 2, Westwood.

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

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

Books: "Fixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding a Fractured World "

Readings from the book by Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhard. 7 PM. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. (310) 659-3310. <http://www.booksoup.com/>.

May 15 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Atheists United

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

Film: "Berkeley in the Sixties "

A screening of the documentary about the anti-war movement in Berkeley. 7 PM. Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore | 10258 Foothill Blvd. | Lake View Terrace. (818)896-1479 info@tiachucha.com

Books: "Nixon "

Readings from the book "Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America" ByRich Perlstein. 7 PM. BookSoup, 8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. (310) 659-3310. <http://www.booksoup.com/>.

Political Meeting: LA Social Forum

A planning meeting for the upcoming LA Social Forum, June 27-29. 7-9 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 489-1900 ext. 114. <lasocialforum.org>.

Poetry: Highways Poetry Festival

The 8th Annual Highways Poetry/Performance Festival. May 15-17. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 18th St. , Santa Monica . $15. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.

May 16 • Friday

Political Action: Iraqi Delegation

Join a fact-finding delegation to explore the plight of Iraqi refuges in Syria and Jordan . $1200. <www.MiddleEastFellowship.org>.

Forum: From Global to the Local

The Conributins of Daniel J>B. MItchell to the Std of Labor and Public Policay. With Chris Erickson, MicahelDukatkis, and others. 2 PM. Young Reaserch Library, UCLA. (310) 794-5957.

Conference: Wounds of War

A Conference on Treating the Hidden Wounds of War. Including caregivers, mental health professions, veterans and active-duty soldiers. With a special theater performance by veterans. PSR-LA. May 16-18. Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., LA. $75. (310) 200-8388. <www.thesoldiersproject.org>.

Conference: Al-Awda Convention