February 2015 Calendar

Malcolm X Black Power Conference sponsored by National Black United Front
50th Anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X/El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
Fri, Feb 20, 6p – Sun, Feb 22, 6p (EST)
Blackburn Center, Howard Univ., Washington, D.C.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/malcolm-x-black-power-conference-tickets-14206773843
nationalblackunitedfront.org nbufdc@gmail.com 301-836-1826

Feb 1 – Sun:

Change-Links Distribution/Planning: Date changed from Jan 25. Normally last Sun 11a, Culver City. Feb 22, Mar 29. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405). Dial “22” for entry.

Thomas Merton Day: 12n-6p. Love, compassion, and prophetic peacemaking. With a performance of the play ìThomas Merton: Pilgrim & Prophet of Peace. Pace e Bene. $35. St. Joseph Retreat Center, 9945 Pino Dr, Lakeside, San Diego Co. 619.890.9846.

OC Greens 1st Sun 2-3p general meeting; Speaker John Earl & Debbie Cook on water issues including a proposed desalination plant. 3-4p county council, Irvine. Feb 1, Mar 1. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. 949.559.7336. <ocgreens.org>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p, LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p,
LA. Peopleís Potluck: Sun 8p until the food is gone,
Venice. OC Greens 1st Sun 2-4p, Irvine.
Vegan Toastmasters: 1st/3rd Sun 3p, West LA.

Feb 2 – Mon:

Details under Repeating Events:
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood. LA CAN Housing Committee: Mon 10:30a, LA. LA CAN Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA. Occupy Venice: Mon 8p.

Feb 3 – Tue:

“Political Economy of Racial Inequality: Michael Brown to Eric Garner & Beyond” Speaker Rodolfo A. Torres PhD. Concerned Citizens Of Laguna Woods Village. 6:30p. $3. Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods. 949.235.7171. <pnelson@comline.com>. <lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=5736>.

Drone-Free LAPD/No Drones LA: Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. 6:30p. LA CAN, 838 E 6th St (x-street Gladys), LA. 562.230.4578. <stoplapdspying@gmail.com>.

The Faucet’s on Fire! Satirical singer Roy Zimmerman 8p
Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA $18

Details under Repeating Events:
Vetsí Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 1st Tue 6-8p,
Marina Del Rey. Military Families Speak Out: 1st Tue 7p, OC.
PFLAG EspaÒol-Pasadena: 1st Tue 730p, Pasadena.

Feb 4 – Wed:

Internet Class- Fight Fire with Funny Climate Humor Activism: 10a. Write a script to explain to students at your college why the Fossil Fool industry is the place for them. Hosted by activist poet Danny Chivers. <dannychivers@excite.com>. <facebook.com/events/879894088721513>, <adaisythroughconcrete.blogspot.com>, <facebook.com/dannypoetryshambles>.

Healthcare For All-SFV: 1st Wed 7p (Feb 4, Mar 4): San Fernando Valley chapter. Improved Medicare (single-payer health care) for all Californians. Bernardi Community Ctr, 6514 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys. 818.766.7318. <info@hca-sfv.org>. <healthcareforall.org> (click on ìlocal chapters), <facebook.com/hcasfv>.

Democracy for America-OC: social hour 630p, meeting 715p. Claudia P. Figueroa, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bern Counties, discusses PPís 2015 plans for improving women’s health in OC. Also, Katrina Foley, Costa Mesa City Council on her vision for the city and its challenges. Free. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa. <dfaoc.comm@gmail.com>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.

Feb 5 – Thu:

Pan African Film Festival: Feb 5-16. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, LA. <info@paff.org>. <paff.org>. Opening premiere “Black Panther Party” feature length documentary ($100 special price for premiere).

Screening “Waking in Oak Creek”: 530p. About one of the deadliest hate crime attacks in recent US history highlighting how law enforcement & the community responded to the tragic murders of several Sikh worshippers. <kpbs.org/events/2015/feb/05/niot-film-screening-and-discussion> Not In Our Town (NIOT) Film Screening And Discussion. Free. San Diego Public Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego. <info@niot.org>.

Livable Streets Candidate Forum for City Council District 4, 6:30-8:30p
Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Avenue, L.A.
Streetsblog Los Angeles, Los Angeles Walks, and LA County Bicycle Coalition. The next CD4 councilmember will help determine the fate of many livable streets issues–like the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. Come to the forum learn more about the candidates, or watch it live on Streetsblog TV (<new.livestream.com/streetsblogtv>). The Los Angeles Primary Election is Tuesday, March 3rd. RSVP: <eventbrite.com/e/livable-streets-candidates-forum-tickets-15305080909>.

Screening ì12 Years a Slave for Black History Month. Peace & Justice Films: Usually 1st Thu 7p, Whittier. Feb 5, Mar 5.Whittier Area P&J Coalition. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. 562.587.6270, 562.233.8579. <whittierpeace.org>.

Feb 6 – Fri:

Socialist Party Monthly Meeting, 2-5:00p
Discuss and plan local actions, activities, coalition work and events. 2617 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles 90016 Contact: Lynn Lomibao llomibao@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/579447128850116/

Screening ìReGeneration (about the Occupy movement). Topanga Peace Alliance film night: Usually 1st Fri 730p sharp (doors open 7p), Topanga. Watch website for film info. Bring veg*n pot luck snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. Park under bldg. Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. 310.795.1373. <debbieinla@outlook.com>. <topangapeacealliance.org>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.

Feb 7 – Sat:

Profitable Urban Farming Course: Feb 7-8, 9a-5p. Farm a quarter acre biointensively & make $50,000. $199, register on website. WE Labs, 235 E Broadway, 8th Floor, Long Beach. 619.289.9381. < info AT permaculturevoices DOT com> <permaculturevoices.com/urbanfarming>.

March for Real Climate Leadership: Oakland. Californians call on Gov. Brown to become a climate leader by ending fracking, extreme oil extraction and other dangerous oil development practices that harm our water, health & communities. Buses to the event from communities and local actions throughout the state. Buses from West LA/SFV, Pasadena, OC/Harbor, Ventura, and many locations statewide. Location & time details TBA. <marchforclimateleadership.org>.

Annual Ward Valley Spiritual Gathering: 10a-12n (AZ time), 9a-11a (CA time). Spirit run, opening prayer, history of Ward Valley, tributes/ recognition, closing. Lunch & transportation provided. Camping on-site. I-40 @ Water Rd Exit, 22 miles W of Needles, San Bern County. Ft Mojave Indian Tribe (FMIT) Public Relations. 760.629.4591. <facebook.com/events/1631899247037904>.

Black History Parade & Cultural Faire: 9a-4p. Fun, food, & live entertainment. Free admission & parking. Donations via <http://www.gofundme.com/OCBlackHistory>. 205 W Center St Promenade, Anaheim. <oc-hc.org>.

Sustainable Activism Workshop on Nonviolent Communication: 11a-230p. Bigger impact w/less burn out. Especially for vegan & animal rights activists. Defense of Animals. $20. 1920 California St, Huntington Beach. 415.448.0048. <info@idausa.org>.

Indoor Edible Gardening Class: 1-3p. Grow your favorite veggie food year-round. $12. Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr, Irvine. 949.854.5500. <the ecologyucenter.org>.

Poetry of Venice Photography: 2-4p: panel discussion of award-winning Venice photographers with Kristy Campbell, Margaret Molloy, Dave Healey, Larry Brownstein, Daniel Beaman & more. 4-6p: photo show opening. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>, <facebook.com/events/1575020439401664>.

“The Issue Is Cuba” Forum: 3p. Panel includes: photographer David Stork (“10 Blocks Square- Havana 1999″ exhibit at the gallery), Adolfo Nodal (LA Cultural impresario & Cuba expert), Darrel Couturier (who represents premiere Cuban contemporary artists & travels extensively to the island). Couturier Gallery, 166 N La Brea Ave, LA. 323.933.5557. <cg@couturiergallery.com>. <couturiergallery.com>.

For Black Liberation Through Socialist Revolution: 4p. Racist Cop Terror and the Fraud of Police Reform. Metropolitan Community Church, 4607 Prospect Ave, LA. <slsycla@sbcglobal.net>.

Details under Repeating Events: Tenants Rights: Sat 10a, W Hollywood.
AWARE-LA: 1st Sat 1-4p, Santa Monica.
Kuruvungna Springs Open House, 1st Sat 10a-3p,
West LA. Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 1st Sat 2-4p, LA.

Feb 8 – Sun:

Arcosanti Workshops: One to five week long sessions. Delivering Architecture as Human Ecology. Seminar, field trip & work, hands-on intensive. $550-1550. Also: Mar 15, Apr 19, May 24, Jun 28, Aug 31, Oct 7, Nov 8. Arcosanti, Mayer, AZ. 928.632.6233. <workshop@arcosanti.org>. <arcosanti.org>.

Black Lives Matter: What Can We Do?: 6-830p. 6p potluck, 630p program. Includes update from the Black Lives Matter protest encampment. Committee for Racial Justice. Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Bldg, 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica. 310.422.5431.

Details under Repeating Events:
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p, LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p,
LA. Peopleís Potluck: Sun 8p ìuntil the food is gone,Venice.

Feb 9 – Mon:

Defend Rasmea: Feb 9-15. This Palestinian American woman who has done so much for so many, is facing deportation & up to ten years in jail on a trumped-up immigration charge. National Week of Action. organizing an event or protest or join someone elseís. <info@stopfbi.net>. <stopfbi.net>.

Buffalo Field Campaign: Feb 9-16. Stop the Slaughter in Yellowstone. <buffalofieldcampaign.org>, <facebook.com/events/943291909015574>.

Documental: 6-10p, Santa Monica. Folk music films. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <laughtears.com>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood.
LA CAN Housing Committee: Mon 1030a, LA.
LA CAN Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA. Occupy Venice: Mon 8p.

Feb 10 – Tue:

Details under Repeating Events:
Vetsí Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Pueblo Del Rio Tenants: 2nd Tue 530pm,
LA. Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p,
LA. Build a Movement for Social Justice: 2nd/4th Tue 7-9p, San Diego.

Feb 11 – Wed:

Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: usually 2nd Wed 730-9p, Culver City. Feb 11, Mar 11. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place. Dial ì22 for entry.

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
UN Women 2nd Wed 645-9p, W Hollywood.
Singer Suzy Williams: 2nd Wed 7-10p, Venice.

Feb 12 – Thu:

UCI Community & Labor Project Fundraiser: 6-8p. Extend the work of the UCLA Labor Center in OC & the local LaBOR Projectís infrastructure. $80. UFCW Local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave, Buena Park. 714.510.6597. <hromero90@ucla.edu>.

Fossil-fuel Divestment Action: 12n. RSVP on website for address. San Diego State University, SD. <act.350.org/event/gdd_attend/9912>.

Screening Free the Mind. Can contemplative practives play a pivotal role in treating childhood trauma, ADHD & PTSD? Conscientious Projector Films: 2nd Thu 7p, Pasadena. Feb 12, Mar 12. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Ave. 310.782.4738, 626.792.4941. <conscientiousprojector.wordpress.com>, <facebook.com/group.php?gid=53883487201>.

Je Suis Charlie/ Je Suis Ahmed/ Je Suis Yoav: 8p. Arab/Muslim, Jewish & other comedians dedicated to peace & free speech and expressing solidarity with all the Paris victims, Harmony Gold Theatre. 7655 W Sunset Blvd, LA. 213.413.2001. <jordane@levantinecenter.org>. <levantinecenter.org>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p, North Hills.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves/ Thu 730p, Glendale.
Downtown Art Walk: 2nd Thu 6-9p,
LA. Healthcare for All: 2nd Thu 7-9p, Culver City.
P=FLAG-Silverlake: 2nd Thu 730p, Silverlake.

Feb 13 – Fri:

Delegation: Cubañ The Good Food Revolutionñ Strengthening Community Through Sustainable Agriculture. Feb 13-23 Fri-Mon. 218.340.8079. <kstuchis@gmail.com>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Global Divestment Day: Feb 13-14, global actions. Call to action: join or create an event. University/college students hold flash-mobs, vigils, sit-ins & rallies demanding their endowments invest in a liveable future. Individuals close accounts with banks & pension funds investing in climate chaos. Faith leaders & people on the frontline of climate change band together to urge communities to divest from climate destruction. In financial capitals, people gather for colorful rallies calling on investors to break up with the fossil fuel industry & sever their ties once and for all. <hello@gofossilfree.org>. <globaldivestmentday.org>.

Fossil Free UCLA Action: 12n. UCLA Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, LA. <fossilfreeucla@gmail.com>. <facebook.com/events/1521375511459471>.

Justice for Victor Ortega & All Stolen Lives Rally/March: 6p. City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego. <facebook.com/events/779837015419316>.

Screening “For the Next 7 Generations.” @ Peace in Motion CafÈ: 2nd Fri 7p, Irvine. Feb 13, Mar 13. Indigenous Grandmothers travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their indigenous ways of healing. Mar: TBD. Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr. 949.854.5500. <contact@goodhappens.org>. <goodhappens.org>, <facebook.com/PeaceinMotion>, <facebook.com/events/1575877085981890>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 4:30-5:30p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.

Feb 14 – Sat:

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: LGBTQ Struggles. Class 8:30-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <http://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on ìcommunity work then on ìEscuelita Aztl·n.

Out Against War Action @ Raytheon: 12n-2p. Love Not War: Oppose the Merchants of Death! Call for support, endorsements, speakers. 299 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena. 310.208.1624, 818.953.5096. <oawla@hotmail.com>.

Lynwood Rising for REVOLUTION, demanding reform of our so-called justice system! 12n-3p
Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) – The Lynwood Jail for Women in Los Angeles
https://www.facebook.com/events/1591119677788977/

BillionRiseLA Dance: 1230-230p. Supporting Women Survivors of Violence. (Ask about rehearsal on Feb 8.) 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica, W Hollywood. RSVP to: <kristin.codepinkla@gmail.com>. <facebook.com/events/841660769223956>, <onebillionrising.org>..

Interview of author Tosh Berman: 4p, MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon 2nd Sat), Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Songs of Love: 7p. …for the Earth, Justice & Peace and Lovers Lost & Found. Special house concert w/Singer-Songwriter Charlie King.7p doors open, 8p concert. Desserts & drinks. $15. Home of Frank & Jane Dorrel, 3967 Shedd Terrace, Culver City. RSVP. 310,838,8131. <fdorrel@addictedtowar.com>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a, W Hollywood.
OC Peace Coalition: 2nd Sat, 10a-Noon, Irvine.
Fair Chance Project/Free Legal Clinic: 2nd Sat 10a-330p, Inglewood.
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 2nd Sat 130p, Irvine.
Long Beach Art Walk: 2nd Sat 4-10p.
Pomona Art Walk: 2nd Sat 6-9p.

Feb 15 – Sun:

“ROB MACON’S BLACK HISTORY TV SPECIAL” This TV special offers a suggestion about what hasn’t changed since the civil rights movement. <Padnet.tv>

“THEY SHOOT BLACK PEOPLE, DONíT THEY? From Ferguson to NYC: A Cartoonistís 20 year look at Police Brutality in the U.S.” Slideshow by award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight, 3pm, $10. Revolution Books, 5726 Hollywood Blvd. (& Wilton). 323.463.3500 or revolutionbooksla@gmail.com

LA Zine Fest: 11a-5p. Self- publishing and DIY culture in the community. Over 180 zinesters, writers, illustrators, comix creators, photographers and artists/makers selling, trading and sharing their work. Keynote speakers: Legs McNeil & Gillian McCain (co-authors of ìPlease Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk). Free. Homenetmen (gymnasium and banquet hall), 3347 N San Fernando Rd, Glassell Park/LA.

South Bay LGBT Center Valentineís Fundraising Dinner: 7-9p. $45 donation for food, beverage, tax & tip (bar/dessert extra). See website or contact them for details. Hof‚ís Hut, 23635 Crenshaw Blvd (S of Sepulveda), Torrance. 310.328.6550. <thecenter@southbaycenter.org>. <southbaycenter.org>.

Feb 16 – Mon:

Feb 17 – Tue:

Details under Repeating Events:
Vetsí Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Rising Start Toastmasters: 3rd Tue 6p, Burbank.

Feb 18 – Wed:

Watershed CPR: Restoring Natural, Built and Human Environments Conference: Feb 18-20 (Wed-Fri). The Summit explores options for enhancing watershed management, reducing human impact through the efficient use of water, and illustrating the connections between the watershed and ALL of its inhabitants. Albuquerque, NM. 505.468.1021. <xquestions@xeriscapenm.com>. <xeriscapenm.com>.

New Citizen Voter Registration: 10:15a-12:15p. Also Mar 25. Volunteers needed at the Naturalization Ceremony downtown. RSVP; we’ll bring the supplies & train new volunteers. Ask about parking. 3rd Ave & B St, in Plaza near Civic Theatre, San Diego. <sdvoter@gmail.com>.

Musical Storyteller, Political Satirist Charlie King: 5:30p. Kingís songs have been sung by Pete Seeger, Holly Near, Arlo Guthrie & others. $10. Granada Books, 1224 State St, Santa Barbara. 805.563.0463, <ken@sbcan.org>. <facebook/sbcanorg>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
Meditations On Media discussion (MOM): 3rd Wed 7-10p, Venice.
PFLAG-Westwood: 3rd Wed 730p, Westwood.

Feb 19 – Thu:

“The Chief’s Two Bodies: Chief Theresa Spence & the Gender of Settler Sovereignty”
Audra Simpson, Professor of Anthropology, Columbia University 3:30-5:30p
University Park Campus USC KAP 445

Details under Repeating Events:
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p, North Hills.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves/ Thu 730p,
Glendale. Team Food & Garden: 1st/3rd Thu 1030 a, LA.
Bob Avakian Live: 1st /3rd Thu 730p, LA.
SFV Atheists United: 3rd Thu 645p, North Hills.
Peace & Freedom Party: 3rd Thu 7p, LA.
Peace & Justice Teach-In: 3rd Thu 7p, Whittier.
PFLAG EspaÒol-East LA: 3rd Thu 730p.
Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Fightin Words: 3rd Thu 8-11p, Inglewood.

Feb 20 – Fri:

Details under Repeating Events:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.
PFLAG EspaÒol-San Fernando Valley: 3rd Fri 7p, Panorama City.

Feb 21 – Sat:

Delegation- El Salvador Elections: Feb 21-Mar 4 Sat-Wed. On Mar 1, Salvadorans elect mayors and legislators. Social programs focused on healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, food security & public sector employment begun under FMLN Pres. Funes (2009-2014) started to create conditions for migration to be ìan option, not an obligation. Respond to the call for international observers to support free and fair elections in 2015. CISPES. $900 + airfare. 202.521.2510.x202. <jacob@cispes.org>. <cispes.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Diverse in Color art show: 2-7p. In celebration of Black History Month, an art show of collaborating Black American Artists & LGBT Artists. South Bay LGBT Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. 310.328.6550. <thecenter@southbaycenter.org>. <southbaycenter.org>.

Fundraising party in support of the Black Lives Matter LA GoFundMe! http://www.gofundme.com/BlackLivesMatterLA
8pm. Email rdrago18@gmail.com for location and questions
DJ’s, live music and art, a silent auction, drinks, snacks and dancing. $20 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. All profits go directly to the legal defense fund of BLMLA, supporting activists that have been arrested in the fight against police brutality and institutional racism in Los Angeles. [C-L note: Event organized by a developing group of white anti-racist activists/allies working against racist police murders.]

Details under Repeating Events: Tenants Rights: Sat 10a, W Hollywood.

Feb 22 – Sun:

“Why Water is Sacred” Conference: Feb 22-24. An Ecumenical Conference on Climate Change. $50. La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road, Montecito, Santa Barbara. 805.969.5031. <georgesjohnson@gmail.com>. <couragetothinkdifferently.com>.

Change-Links Distribution/Planning: Postponed to March 1. Usually last Last Sun 1130a-1p.

Nationwide Vigil for Tamir Rice & All Wrongfully Killed by Law Enforcement: 6p. A call to action. Check website for updates on details. San Diego. <facebook.com/events/1525421211051687>.

7 Dudley Cinema: 4th Sun 7p. Experimental Films w/ Rag’n’Bones performing live music & poetry with avant garde moving image art. Learn more control over spontaneity. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006. <laughtears.com>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p, LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p,
LA. People’s Potluck: Sun 8p ìuntil the food is gone, Venice.
LA Atheists United: 4th Sun 11a-3p, Hollywood.

Feb 23 – Mon:

Details under Repeating Events:
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood.
LA CAN Housing Committee: Mon 10:30a, LA.
LA CAN Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA.
Occupy Venice: Mon 8p.

Feb 24 – Tue:

Details under Repeating Events:
Vetsí Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p, LA.
Build a Movement for Social Justice: 2nd/4th Tue 7-9p, San Diego.
OC Code Pink Vigil: 4th Tue 5:30-7p, Orange.

Feb 25 – Wed:

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: Last Wed 5-630p, Seal Beach.

Feb 26 – Thu:

Details under Repeating Events:
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p, North Hills.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves/ Thu 7:30p, Glendale.
PFLAG-South LA: 4th Thu 7:30p.

Feb 27 – Fri:

Details under Repeating Events:
Hunger Action LA: Last Fri 10a-12n, LA.
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 4:30-5:30p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.
Center for Inquiry Dinners: 4th Fri 6:30p, West LA.

Former LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl @ Activist Support Circle: 6:30p, Santa Monica.
Special Event 10th Anniversary Public Forum.
The first openly gay man elected to the Council. Speakers/programs. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. 310.399.1000. <activistsupportcircle@earthlink.net>, <jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net>. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

Feb 28 – Sat:

Nuclear Free Planet Symposium: Feb 28 – Mar 1 Sat-Sun, NYC. The growing threat of planet-wide nuclear extinction will bring some of the world’s leading scholars and activists to this conference. The press is invited. Sessions will be livestreamed globally and broadcast by TUC radio, London. NY Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Ave, NYC. 617.650.5048. <malilightfoot@gmail.com>. <veteranstoday.com/2014/12/12/top-anti-nuclear-authorites-convention>, scroll down for conference details.

Occupy Venice potluck & film showing 4:30-7:30p, The Learning Garden at Venice High School, Walgrove @ Venice Blvd. Film TBA

Festival ∑ Hosted by Riot Grrrl Los Angeles “All Centipedes Are Buzzed” 6p-12m
The Tones 10834 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills
• PARDON ME SIR ï http://www.facebook.com/pardonmesirmusic
• ANGST ï https://soundcloud.com/angstrecords
• C. KITEN ï https://soundcloud.com/ckiten
• BELOW DANJANXED BUNK ï https://belowdanjaxedbrunk.bandcamp.com/
• THE BANDINI MOUNTAINEERS

Cowspiracy Screening. OC for Climate Action. Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine. <info[at]occlimateaction.org>. <occlimateaction.org>, <facebook.com/groups/oc.climate.action>.

Escuelita Aztl·n: 8:30a-1p. Topic: Non-Military Service. Class 8:30-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <http://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on ìcommunity work then on ìEscuelita Aztl·n.

Jazz Funk Fest: 7-10p. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. Free. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

The Backboners: 10p. Bill Burnettís guitar sent aloft on the voices & musicianship of Kahlil Sabbagh, Suzy Williams & Ginger Smith in colorful psychedelic clothes delivers GREAT original songs with soaring soulful harmonies. What the Mamas & the Papas might have been if they hadn’t done so much blow. $10. witZend, 1717 Lincoln Blvd,Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>, <witzendlive.com>.

Details under Repeating Events:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a, W Hollywood.
Community Conversations: Last Sat 10a-12n, San Diego.
Move to Amend: Last Sat 1-3p, LA.

Upcoming:

Decolonial Teach-In and Gathering in LA: date TBD. Call to Action. A call to communities in resistance in particular and those who dream of a better world in general. We understand to get there we need vision, strategy, organization and to build alliances. We are putting out this call to those communities building autonomy, and revolution. In the coming weeks we will begin to fundraise for communities and collectives wishing to make it out from different regions, as well as to plan and organize for the gathering and teach-in. This event is not made for organizations to promote themselves but for communities fighting to build and strategize with each other. <joaquincienfuegos@gmail.com>.

Continuing:

Art: “Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change.” Human resilience, from adaptation for survival to ambitious infrastructure planning, in the worldís rich & poor coastal communities. Human responses to landscape changes that will be intensified by sea level rise. Thru May 3. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, LA. 213.403.3000.
<info@annenbergspaceforphotography.org>. <annenbergphotospace.org>, click on ìexhibits.

March:

Call for Teach-ins on the American War in Vietnam. As the Pentagon pursues its program in Mar 2015 to commemorate the ìvalor of US troops in Vietnam which ìupheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces as proclaimed by President Obama, we think it is crucial for Americans, and especially young people, to be reminded of the realities of that brutal and unnecessary war. Vietnam Full Disclosure. For further information, comments, additions & critique, please contact us at <vncom50@gmail.com>. <vietnamfulldisclosure.org/index.php/upcoming-events-for-developing-ideas/call-for-teach-ins-on-the-american-war-in-vietnam-in-march-2015>.

Mar 1 – Sun:

Change-Links Distribution/Planning: Postponed from 2/22. 11:30a-1p, Culver City. Feb 22, Mar 29. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405). Dial ì22 for entry.

Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony/Dinner: 2:30-6p. Honoring San Diego women for their lifetime contributions to the community. Honorees include Sara Moser (“Abortion Underground Railroad,” Planned Parenthood’s Action Fund for electoral activities, worked to ensure womenís access to a full range of reproductive and sexual health services) and five other women. Joe and Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Room, 404 Euclid Ave, SD. 619.233.7963. <info@womenshalloffamesd.org>. <womenshalloffamesd.org>.

Don’t Even Look at It RIA live cinema event: 8p. Subversive Cinema. Resonant Interval Algorythmns. Gerry Fialka & Will Erokan perform multi-projection moving image art, music, spoken word & psychedelic phantasmagoRIA as RIA transcendently trip the light fantastic. Hack Your Own Brain! 8604 S Broadway, LA. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>, <laughtears.com/iwantmyRIA.html>, <winwithin.org>.

Mar 4 – Wed:

Shut Creech Drone Base: Mar 4-6 (Wed-Fri), Las Vegas NV. Mass Mobilization to Stop Drone Wars! Shut down killer drone operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan,Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere. 510.215.5974, 518.312.6442, 773.853.1886. <ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net>, <jajaja1234@aol.com>, <brian@vcnv.org>. <shutdowncreech.blogspot.com>, <facebook.com/events/1525740921010540>.

Permaculture Voices 2015: Mar 4-8 (Wed-Sun), San Diego. Over 60 presenters and 100 hours of content talking everything from broadacre permaculture to social permaculture to green business. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, SD. 619.289.9381. <permaculturevoices DOT com>. <permaculturevoices.com>.

Mar 6 – Fri:

Mar 7 – Sat:

Association of Raza Educators (ARE) Statewide Conference: 8a. “Exposing the Truth on the Privatization of Education.” Location TBA, San Diego, Califas. <aresandiego94@gmail.com>. <sites.google.com/site/aresandiego>.

Great American Write-In: 9:30a-130p. Influence policy decisions by writing letters to legislators. Over 50 different organizations and advocacy groups. Host Women For-OC supplies the post cards, stationery, postage, refreshments & parking. Free. Delhi Center, 505 E Central Ave, Santa Ana.

Mar 8 – Sun:

International Women’s Day

Seeds of Peace Conference: 9:30a-6:30p. Honoring Water, Source of Life. Teach-in workshops, spiritual practice, sacred ritual, communal marketplace focused on the urgancy of the global climate crisis. Loyola Marymount University, One Loyola Marymount University Dr, LA. <sccpwr@gmail.com>. <seeds2015.eventbrite.com>, <sccpwr.org>.

Mujeres de Maiz Live Art Show Festival: 5:30-9p. Annual intercultural, interdisciplinary, intergenerational Mujeres de Maiz Artivist Concert, ceremony and festival featuring womyn of color and Q/T performers honoring our 18th anniversary, International Womyn’s Day and Womyn’s Herstory Month and the coming of spring & Mexica New Year since 1997. $10. Legacy LA, 1350 San Pablo St, LA. Contact form on website. <mujeresdemaiz.com>.

Mar 14 – Sat:

Escuelita Aztl·n: 8:30a-1p. Topic: Solidarity. Class 8:30-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <http://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on ìcommunity work then on ìEscuelita Aztl·n.

Political Author Dave McGowan @ MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 2nd Sat 4-6p, Santa Monica. Feb 14, Mar 14. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Mar 15 – Sun:

The Backboners: 10p. Bill Burnettís guitar sent aloft on the voices & musicianship of Kahlil Sabbagh, Suzy Williams & Ginger Smith in colorful psychedelic clothes delivers GREAT original songs with soaring soulful harmonies. What the Mamas & the Papas might have been if they hadn’t done so much blow. Free. Santa Monica Farmerís Market, Ocean Park & Main, SM. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Mar 18 – Wed:

Delegation to Guatemala: Mar 18-28 Wed-Sat. Participants on NISGUA’s Rivers for Life delegation travel to the Ixc·n in northern QuichÈ to visit ACODET communities. Applications due Jan 8. Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). 510.763.1403. <nisgua.org>, <nisgua.blogspot.com>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Spring Uprising Anti-War Intervention in DC: Mar 18-21 (Wed-Sat). Wed: peace gathering. Thu: lobbying, tour of the war machine: homes and offices of war criminals. Fri: afternoon/ evening teach-in: ìEnding Current Wars, Ending the Institution of War, examining damage to environment, economics & civil rights and how the war system can be replaced with a peace system. Sat: protest at the White House, followed by march. Action endorsed by many anti-war groups. <dede4peace@gmail.com>. <springrising.org>, <facebook.com/events/430232700485435>.

Mar 20 -Fri:

World Vegan Summit & Expo: Mar 20-22 ñ Fri-Sun. Marina del Rey Marriott, MDR. 818.623.6477. <goveganradio@gmail.com>. <worldvegansummit.com>.

Mar 22 – Sun:

Delegation to Venezuela: Mar 22-29 (Sun-Sun). Learn about human development in Venezuela: education, community based organizations& efforts at achieving food sovereignty. $800 covers lodging, ground transportation, 2 daily meals, trip leaders & Spanish-English interpretation. <cbalbertolovera@gmail.com>. Make contact ASAP as space is very limited. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Mar 25 – Wed:

New Citizen Voter Registration: 1015a-1215p. Volunteers needed at the Naturalization Ceremony downtown. RSVP; we’ll bring the supplies & train new volunteers. Ask about parking. 3rd Ave & B St, in Plaza near Civic Theatre, San Diego. <sdvoter@gmail.com>.

Mar 28 – Sat:

Sacred Peace Walk: Mar 28 – Apr 3 Sun-Fri. Includes: Wed Apr 1 direct action at Creech AFB (drone warfare), Fri Apr 3 direct action at NNSS (formerly Nevada Test site for nuclear weapons). Las Vegas, NV. 702.646.4814. <info@nevadadesertexperience.org>. <nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Escuelita Aztl·n: 8:30a-1p. Topic: History of the Chicana/o Student Movement. Class 8:30-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <http://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on ìcommunity work then on ìEscuelita Aztl·n.

Mar 29 – Sun

Change-Links mailing/distro/planning potluck brunch 11:30a-1:30p, Peace Center, 3916 Sepulveda, CC 90232. Dial 22 for entry.