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Featured Items:

Saturday, June 12 - "Resistance in a Time of Repression," a forum on government attempts to repress and silence protest and how we can fight back. 2 pm, Chicago Temple, Pierce Hall, 77 W. Washington. The forum will present a broad overview and updated information on the escalation of political repression against the growing anti-war and global justice movement in the United States. Topics will include how repression is linked with illegal U.S. interventions abroad, and what peace and justice activists can do - and have been doing - to resist (see details below).

Wednesday, June 30 – A TASTE OF DEMOCRACY? Today the Bush Administration claims it will turn over power to an Iraqi government. This government will be a puppet regime without any real power because the U.S. Government has little intention of relinquishing control over Iraq or its oil. There is no simple solution to this war. It is clear that the Iraqi people do not want U.S. troops there and the occupation is only making the situation worse. We say let the Iraqi people decide. Bring the troops home now! STOP THE WAR!! TROOPS OUT NOW!! Location: 5 pm, Michigan Avenue just south of Congress Pkwy. Endorsing organizations (list in formation): Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Chicago Coalition Against War, and Racism, National Boricua Human Rights Network, National Black United Front, Peace Pledge-Chicago, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee. To endorse this event, please contact: june30chicago (at) eathlink.net. Info: Peace Pledge-Chicago, www.peacepledgechicago.org or 312.494.5840

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Friday, June 11 & ongoing - 24/7 Union Picket - Support the Congress Hotel Strikers! Congress Hotel, 520 S. Michigan. Sponsor: HERE Local 1. Info: www.congresshotelstrike.info

Thru June 17 – “Carandiru,” Hector Babenco’s film on the largest penitentiary in Latin America, the São Paulo House of Detention. Landmark Century Cinema, Clark & Diversy. Info: 773.509.4949

Thru June 17 – African Diaspora Film Festival. Facets Cinémathèque, 1517 W. Fullerton. Info: www.Facets.org

Thru June 17 – “Control Room,” Jehane Noujaim’s film documentary on Al-Jazerra & the Iraq War. Landmark Century Cinema, Clark & Diversey. Info: 773.509.4949

Thru June 19 - "Occupation: An exhibit of photos from Occupied Palestine and Occupied Miami" at Che Café, 1058 W. Taylor Street. The cafe is open from 10 am - 8 pm, M-F, and 10 am - 6 pm on Sundays. Info: mattcassel.com

Thru June 26 (every Thurs. at 7:30 pm, every Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm, and every Sun. at 5 pm) - "Love Pollution: A Techno-Popera," a new musical written by Allen Conkle and Courtney Evans, original music by Chris Piss (of Three Dollar Bill), directed by Allen Conkle, and choreography by Jessica Hudson (of Chicago Kings). At the Loop Theater, 8 E. Randolph. This new play was listed by Chicago Sun Times as the "#1 Really Cool Thing To Do In Chicago" and was also selected to go to the 2004 NYC International Fringe Theatre Festival. Call 312.744.LOOP for reservations or visit www.nomenil.com. $15 or $10 for students and seniors. (validated parking in the garage next door is $8). After play events:
* June 12 after Love Pollution: Three Dollar Bill hosts "Fest Forward Rock Night" with Three Dollar Bill, Hedonists, Maybe, and the Hellcat Hussies Burlesque
* June 13 after Love Pollution: Unbound Books hosts a zine reading in conjunction with Fest Forward independent/amateur/ film and video showcase hosted by Matthew Tapey.

Thru July 22 - "Amazwi Abesifazane: Voices of Women," an exhibiting featuring embroidered and beaded works of indigenous South African women documenting their lives during and after apartheid. Betty Rymer Gallery, 280 S. Columbus. Info: www.artic.edu/saic/art/galleries/brsched.html

Friday, June 11 - Thursday, June 17 - African Diaspora Film Festival, www.Facets.org

Friday, June 11 - "Gene Bruskin on Iraqi Labor," on CAN TV's "Labor Beat" program, 4:30 pm, Chicago Cable TV Channel 19 (see June 4th for details).

Friday, June 11 - An Evening of Puerto Rican Culture! Youth poets' performance Batey Urbano, dinner, and a special keynote by activist Jose Lopez of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Sponsored by the Urban Life Center as part of their colloquium, "The New Majority Minority: The Impact of Latinos in Chicago." 7 pm, Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 2739-41 W. Division Street. $15. Please RSVP to 773.363.1312 www.urbanlifecenter.org

Friday, June 11 - "Breaking the Silence: Truth & Lies in the War on Terror." Free public showing of acclaimed John Pilger documentary with discussion to follow. DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church: 4 S 535 Old Naperville Road (1 blk E of Naperville Rd on Diehl then 1 blk N). Just Views Social Issues Video Nights are open and free every 2nd Friday, at 7:20 pm. Sponsored by the DuPage Peace through Justice Coalition (630/420-4233) and held in a donated venue:(630.505.9408) with free and ample parking.Directions: Get on Naperville Rd from Roosevelt or Butterfield, Maple/Chicago or Ogden. South of Rt 88 at the corner of Naperville Road and Diehl, turn east on to Diehl and go one block, then turn left / north; and enter the Unitarian Church on the right. Info 630.420.4233 www.HumanistsWestOfChicago.org.

Friday, June 11 thru Thursday, June 17 - "Control Room" Jehane Noujaim's documentary on Al-Jazerra & the Iraq War. Landmark Century Cinema, Clark & Diversey. Info: 773.509.4949

Friday, June 11 - Rescuing Historical Memory: Video Showing Viet Nam "The Battle of Dien Bien Phu." On May 7, 1954, the Vietnamese people defeated their French occupiers at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. This battle marked not only the decisive defeat of French colonialism in Vietnam, but also a turning point in the development of people's struggles around the world. This battle marked the moment when people around the world realized that their power can overcome the economic power of imperialism and the technology of its armies. Finally, as the French retreated, a younger imperial power, the United States, began its intervention in Viet Nam - an intervention that ended with another victory for the people. Join us for a (belated) commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu. We will watch a 45 minute video called "The Battle of Dien Bien Phu" with lots of great, rare footage from the Vietnamese people's struggle and then have an open-ended discussion on the video and the event itself. 7:30 pm, June 11, Che Cafe 1058 West Taylor St. Info 312.850.4665 or enelojo (at) rojo.net

Saturday, June 12 - Pueblo Sin Fronteras presents The Annual Rudy Lozano Dinner at Latin Rythms, 2501 S. Western Avenue, 6:30 pm. Pueblo Sin Fronteras invites you to the annual Rudy Lozano Dinner. The keynote speaker for the dinner this year is Congressman Luis Gutierrez, who will give an update on the struggle for legalization. This year's dinner will be a working dinner for those who want to volunteer in or support our upcoming Familia Latina Unida campaign. The theme of the Familia Latina Unida campaign is that those that can vote must vote for the whole Pueblo - with and without papers. The aim is to send a signal to the Latino community that our voice must be heard in this next election and we have chosen a pueblo sin fronteras way to send that signal. You do not have to be a citizen to participate in this campaign. We are also stressing the unity between the Puerto Rican and Mexican community in this campaign. Remember, those who live on the Island of Vieques, suffering from the damage done to their homeland by the U.S. military, are citizens but cannot vote for the President of the United States who will decide the future of their island. $25 donation is requested for each dinner ticket. Fax 312.666.7504 or call 773.671.1727 or 773.671.1798 to reserve your ticket.

Saturday, June 12 – Computer and cell phone recycling event. 8 am - 4 pm, United Center, 1901 W. Madison. Info: 773.583.7575

Saturday, June 12 - Books to Prisoners Benefit. Music by Reaccion (bilingual chicago hardcore!), Six degrees of Sabotage (noisy folk), 36 Invisibles (rocknroll), +1 TBA. 6 pm, 1123 N. Spaulding (Humboldt Park, 1/2 block south of Division). 2 floors of fun! $5 for all you can eat vegan buffet. Books to prisoners chicago is a newly formed collective that will be sending much needed reading materials to prisoners in the Midwest. Info: www.nomenil.com

Saturday, June 12 - Million Worker March kick off meeting. Plan for an October action in Washington, DC. 1-4 pm, United Electrical Workers Hall, 37 S. Ashland. Info: 773.935.5255 or WorkerMarch (at) yahoo.com

Saturday, June 12 - "Resistance in a Time of Repression," a forum on government attempts to repress and silence protest and how we can fight back. 2 pm, Chicago Temple, Pierce Hall, 77 W. Washington. The forum will present a broad overview and updated information on the escalation of political repression against the growing anti-war and global justice movement in the United States. Topics will include how repression is linked with illegal U.S. interventions abroad, and what peace and justice activists can do - and have been doing - to resist. Speakers include:
* Elton Davis, Catholic Worker, Des Moines, Iowa and one of the anti-war activists targeted by the U.S. government for a grand jury investigation of an anti-war conference at Drake University. In the wake of the huge national protest against this repressive move, the government cancelled the grand jury and subpoenas.
* Standish Willis, Chicago Council of Black Lawyers, and a leading Chicago African-American defense attorney, active in fighting government repression and police brutality.
* Alex Vitale, activist and professor from New York City who worked to challenge the government's repression of anti-war and anti-occupation protests last February, and currently active in preparing for this summer's Republican National Convention, and
* Moderated by Jeff Frank, activist and attorney with the National Lawyers Guild, and recent author of "Law & Order - Ashcroft's Offensive," published on Z-Net.
What's next? A follow-up, skill-sharing day will be held Sat., June 26 for those considering attending the summer's national mobilizations and local actions (location TBA). All welcome to participate in workshop planning. Suggested workshops: Know Your Rights; Going through the System (DNC & RNC); Organizing Jail Solidarity; Legal Support Training - How to Do Affinity Legal Support and Coordinate Bail; Post Arrest Training; Legal Observing and Videotaping for individuals and groups; What should immigrants know about protests?; Organizing a Legal Defense Fund; Cointelpro 2004: Surveillance, spying and infiltration by local, state and federal authorities of peace and global justice groups, demonstrations, and other activities; Protest Pits and the "Miami Model": Restrictive permits, the use of paramilitary units and tactics, unrestricted police violence, use of repressive temporary local ordinances and other legal maneuvers to restrict free speech and disrupt protests; Grand Juries: Targeted repression against peace and justice activists; Travel Restrictions: Latest measure imposed against activists and targeted communities; Protests at the Democratic & Republican National Conventions: How can we prepare to particpate in the massive national protests in Boston and New York City this summer? Info: call CCAWR at 312.458.9559 or email CCAWR (at) aol.com. Co-organized by the Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism and the Chicago Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Endorsers (List in formation): Albany Park, North Park, Mayfair Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Chicago Anti- Bashing Network, Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights, Committee to Free the Cuban 5, Enough is Enough, International Action Center, International Socialist Organization, Nicaragua Solidarity Committee.

Saturday, June 12 - Women's & Gender Historians of the Midwest: Centering Women's & Gender History Conference. 8:45 am - 6:45 pm, Loyola University, Damen Hall, 6525 N. Sheridan. Info: www4.wittenberg.edu/academics/hist/whom/confinfopage.htm

Saturday, June 12 - "Not Your Average Housing Fair." Info on tenant rights, building code violations, buying a home, fighting gentrification, avoiding homelessness, affordable housing for low-income residents, and more. 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, YMCA, 1834 N. Lawndale. Sponsors: Latinos United, Near Northwest Neighborhood Network / Humboldt Park Empowerment Partnership. Info: 312.782.7500 or 773.489.0383

Saturday, June 12 - Benefit- Margaret Cho's "Revolution" Sneak Preview fundraiser by Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival. 8pm, $9, Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Info: www.chicagofilmmakers.org/reeling2004, reeling (at) chicagofilmmakers.org, 773.293.1447 or 312.846.2600

Saturday, June 12 - "Singing For Peace & Social Justice," third singing out concert and sing-along with Lin Boyle. An all-ages, bilingual (multilingual) sing-along co-sponsored by Children's Music Network as part of the Midwest/Great Lakes Regions of Cmn weekend gathering. 7 pm, Inter-American School, 919 W. Barry. Info: LinBoylesing (at) aol.com

Saturday, June 12 - Three Dollar Bill hosts Nomenil's Fest Forward Rock Night with performances by: "Three Dollar Bill," "Hedonists, Maybe," and the "Hellcat Hussies Burlesque" (putting the ASS back in SASS!) Loop Theatre, 8. E. Randolph at State by Marshall Field's.Doors open at 10pm Music at 10:30 $5 -suggested donation.

Sunday, June 13 - Latino Union Petition Drive. Participate in the Latino Union Petition-Drive for a democratic Workers' Center in Albany Park. 11 am, 4834 N. Springfield. Day Laborers in Albany Park are organizing to improve their social and economic conditions by campaigning to open a democratic Workers' Center, a permanent location where they will be able to connect with employers and participate in programs such as English classes and vocational training. Support their campaign for a democratic Workers' Center by petitioning registered voters. A petition orientation will be given at 11am at 4834 N. Springfield (one block east of Pulaski and 1/2 a block north of Lawrence) and then volunteers will spread out to collect the signatures of registered voters in the 39th ward. Info: latinounionofchicago (at) yahoo.com or: 312.491.9044

Sunday, June 13 - "All Quiet on the Western Front," Lewis Milstone's 1930 classic anti-war film epic. 3 pm, Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Info: www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter

Sunday, June 13 - Wednesday, June 16 - Direct Action at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN. See May 29th entry for details.

Sunday, June 13 - "Gay Marriage: Pride, Protest & Passion," featuring: Robert Castillo of Equal Marriage NOW; Andy Thayer of the Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Equal Marriage NOW, and DontAmend.com; and Kaethe Morris Hoffer, Evanston Attorney. 5 pm, Lake Street Church of Evanston, 607 Lake Street, Evanston.

Sunday, June 13 - Unbound Books Zine Reading - Loop Theatre, 8 E. Randolph (Randolph & State). Doors open at 7 pm, starts at 8 pm. $5-10 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Part of Fest Forward featuring Liberte unLocked (Fixing Her Hair), jennie mutation (Worse Than Queer), Ken Hunt (This Carcass Is a Roadmap, Perpetually Bad Timing), Anthony Rayson (Thought Bombs, Chicago Anarchist Black Cross), more TBA. Plus an open mic! Also includes Handmade Film/Video screenings by Mathew Tapey. This is NOT a benefit for Unbound Books. The money will be split between featured performers and the space. FEST FORWARD is an interactive multi-disciplinary celebration of the queer and the uncommon: alternative concepts, radical expressions of beauty, love and life. A counter culture collage. Fest Forward is brought to you by Nomenil Theatre and is in conjunction with the second running of the queer anarchist musical play "Love Pollution: A Techno-Popera."For a full listing of other Fest Forward events and the dates and times of Love Pollution check out Nomenil's website: www.nomenil.com

Tuesday, June 15 - Court date for Aaron Patterson, exonerated former death row prisoner and consumate activist. Aaron was arrested on the charge Wreckless Disorder for the "crime" of circulating election petitions outside of a soup kitchen, on a public sidewalk, during his recent run for Alderman - the pastor called the cops on him! Stand up for Aaron the way he has stood up for so many others - come to his 9 am court date at 1300 S. Michigan Avenue, 5th floor. Don't' let him stand alone!!

Tuesday, June 15 - "Chicago Federation of Labor 2004 Conference: Protecting Every Worker's Right to a Voice at Work." 1-4 pm, Hilton Towers, 720 S. Michigan. Speakers: John Sweeney, Stewart Acuff, and more. Info: 312.222.1000

Tuesday, June 15 - Planning Meeting for 2004 Youth Organizing Summit, 6:30pm (after Congress Strike Support Rally), Columbia College Film Building, 1104 S. Wabash, in the cafe (look for signs!). Chicago currently has a multitude of youth and student organizations that are mobilizing for social justice, community empowerment, and creative alternatives to our destructive society. Unfortunately, many of these groups have not been networking or collaborating to a point where we are actively supporting each other. It is time that we provide a grassroots, empowering alternative to MTV nation and take our movements to the next step. The summit aims to facilitate better networking, and provide students and youth from all over Chicagoland with the skills to organize and empower themselves. The vision is to organize three days, July 23-25, filled with workshops, skillshares, teach-ins, film screenings, art showcases, music shows, and networking sessions. All proposals, questions, or voices of support can be sent to studentliberation (at) ziplip.com. Sponsor: The Education Not Empire Coalition

Tuesday, June 15 - One year anniversary of the Congress Hotel strike.

Tuesday, June 15 - "The Gempei War," a cycle of Noh Plays, adapted for the modern stage by Kyle Gorden. Free and open to the public! Part of the Al Qasida Staged Reading Series. Directed by Julieanne Ehre. Hosted by The Consulate General of Japan at Chicago. 7 pm, Japan Information Center, 737 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1000 (10th floor). Entrance is on the south side of Chicago Ave., just east of the Walgreen's at the corner. "The Gempei War" investigates the messy aftermath of war, as told in three classic Japanese plays. "Tomoe" tells the story of a female samurai, unable to forgive her master's final betrayal. In "Atsumori," a war-weary samurai is changed forever after being forced to kill a young musician. And in "Ataka," a great general is brought to self-degradation by his brother's paranoia. Long overlooked in the cannon of classic theatre, these ancient but timeless texts are given new life by a vigorous adaptation for the modern stage. The staged reading will be followed by a Q & A session with adaptor/translator Kyle Gorden. Parking - Validated parking available for $6 in the Olympia Centre Garage at 161 E. Chicago Ave. Turning east on Chicago from Michigan Ave., Olympia Centre is the 2nd garage entrance on the right and is marked with a green "self park" sign.

Wednesday, June 16 - Chicago Media Action welcomes Robert Jensen, professor of journalism at the University of Texas, to give a presentation on media activism, accompanied by excerpts of two films produced by the Media Education Foundation: "Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land" and "Hijacking Catastrophe". 7pm University of Illinois-Chicago campus at the College of Medicine West (the corner of Polk and Wolcott), 1853 W. Polk, Room 106. To learn more about Professor Jensen : uts.cc.utexas.edu/~rjensen/home.htm. For info (www.chicagomediaaction.org).

Wednesday, June 16 - "Police Brutality and Political Activism," a meeting sponsored by the Chicago IWW Forum Committee. Featuring Joan Parkin and Mildred Henre of the Enough is Enough Campaign. 7pm, New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western. $5 - $10 suggested donation. All are welcome. Info: Tom Pierce, TPierce139 (at) earthlink.net or 708.837.6036.

Wednesday, June 16 – Hear Vusi Mahlasela, the South African guitarist and veteran anti-apartheid activist. 8 pm, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo. Info: www.hothouse.net

Wednesday, June 16 - "Lesbian History: Alive!" at Gerber/Hart Library. Join historian Jennie Brier for an evening of hands-on history and exploration of artifacts from the archives of the Library with a discusion on how they illuminate lesbian history. 7 pm, the Library, 1127 W. Granville. Info: info (at) gerberhart.org or 773.381.8030.

Wednesday, June 16 - "The Invisible People," author Greg Behrman discusses the history of the AIDS pandemic. 7:30 pm, Barbara's Books, 1100 Lake Street, Oak Park. Info: www.barbarasbookstore.com

Wednesday, June 16 - Hear South African guitarist and veteran anti-apartheid activist Vusi Mahlasela. 8 pm, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo. Info: www.hothouse.net

Wednesday, June 16 - "Reagan-Bush Dirty War" videos. 8 pm, No Exit Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood. Sponsor: Sandino Vive Video Theater

Thursday, June 17 - Sunday, June 20 - "Ideas That Can Change the World: Socialism 2004." Join with activists and others for a weekend of political debate, discuss and entertainment about changing the world. More than 100 discussions include "Do Revolutions Lead to Dictatorship," "50 Years of Rock and Roll," and "SUVs and Advertising: Do Americans Consume Too Much?" Speakers include radical journalists Alexander Cockburn and John Pilger, Socialist Worker columnist Sharon Smith, and Palestine solidarity activist Rania Masri. Register online at www.socialismconference.org by May 27 to get the discount rate of $60 for all three-and-a-half days of meetings and entertainment. Sponsored by: Center for Economic Research and Social Change (CERSC), publisher of International Socialist Review, and International Socialist Organization (ISO), publisher of Socialist Worker. O'Hare Holiday Inn. Info: www.socialismconference.org or www.socialism2004.org

Friday, June 18 - Court date for gay marriage proponents arrested at the County Clerk's office on May 18th. Four protesters were arrested for "disorderly conduct" for the "crime" of insisting on being treated equally by the marriage license bureau. Come out and show your support for equal marriage rights! 9 am, Harrison & Kedzie Courthouse.

Friday, June 18 – Benefit for VIDA/SIDA, the grassroots, Latino-oriented AIDS education and prevention project. The federal government recently cut VIDA/SIDA’s funding in half, continuing its “faith-based” attacks on effective anti-AIDS programs. Please help this desparately-needed project survive the adminstration’s politically-motivated cuts. Attend a benefit featuring Ballets de San Juan, 7 pm, Clemente High School. Tickets are $20 in advance. Call 773.278.6737 for info and reservations.

Friday, June 18 - Defend CAN TV!! Help promote "the Stone Bill" at the City of Chicago Committee on Finance meeting, 10 am, at City Hall, 118 N. LaSalle Street, 2nd floor. Alderman Bernard Stone recently introduced an ordinance that is designed to help safeguard CAN TV's future. It is very important that this pass, particularly in light of the RCN bankruptcy announced on May 27th. The ordinance provides for CAN TV to get one-fifth of the City's cable franchise fee. This would be added to funds from the cable operators that remain in the City, thereby stemming the loss from the failure of cable competition and allowing for future growth. At this meeting, the Aldermen will debate the issue and will vote to approve or reject the ordinance. Your presence is very important to assure that your alderman votes in support of the ordinance. If the ordinance passes, it will be forwarded to the full Council for a vote at the Wednesday, June 23, 2004 City Council meeting. Write your Alderman in support of the Stone Bill - info on how to do so if available at www.cityofchicago.org, or call CAN TV at 312.738.1400 or at their website, www.cantv.org/rcn

Friday, June 18 – Thursday, June 24 – “Life of Brian,” Monty Python’s anti-dote to Mel Gibson. Music Box, 3733 N. Southport. Info: www.musicboxtheatre.com

Saturday, June 19 - Protest Opponents of Gay Marriage at the Human Rights Campaign Fundraiser, 6:15 pm in front of the Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive (1 block east of Michigan). Howard Dean is in town to shill for presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry, who says he is in FAVOR of an anti-gay amendment to the Massachusetts state constitution, effectively working to nix equal marriage rights for the one state in the country which has this right. Also on the dias will be Barack Obama, who says he is in favor of equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people . . . but is opposed to gay marriage, saying that civil unions is good enough. This man, who is a professor of constitutional law at the University of Chicago, has the chutzpah to pretend that "separate but equal" marriage-like institutions are good for enough for gay people. For more info on the issue of Democrats who "support" us while stabbing us in the back, go to www.washblade.com/2004/5-14/view/columns/astro.cfm Protest sponsored by the Chicago Anti-Bashing Network. Info: CABNstopthehate (at) aol.com, 888.471.0874, or www.CABN.org

Saturday, June 19 - National Day of Action for Universal Health Care rally and picnic. Noon, Lincoln Park, south of the zoo. Speakers include Howard Dean, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jan Schakowsky, Miguel del Valle, and others. Sponsors: SEIU, Jobs with Justice, Campaign for Better Healthcare, many more. Info: www.americansforhealthcare.org/

Saturday, June 19 - Peace Vigil. 4 pm, Welles Park, Montrose & Western. Info: www.BeyondToday.org or 773.588.8785

Saturday, June 19 - Open House by SANGAT/Chicago, a South Asian Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual and Transgendered organization. 6166 N. Sheridan Road, 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Info: SANGATChicago (at) aol.com, 773.973.5747, or members.aol.com/youngal/SANGAT.html

Saturday, June 19 - "The Democratic Socialist Vision Today," with Mark Weinberg of Democratic Socialists of America. 8 pm, Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln. Sponsor: College of Complexes

Saturday, June 19 - "Bowlarchy 2," a benefit for the Chicago Anarchist Defense Fund. 8-11 pm, Timber Lanes, 1851 W. Irving. Raffle, bake sale, DJ's, FUN! CADF is a pro-woman, pro-queer, anti-racist collective dedicated to providing funds for jail and legal support for Chicago area anarchists.

Saturday, June 19 - Monthly Street Peace Vigil. Make/display signs such as "Mr. President, Fire Rumsfeld!" and "Futility of Military 'Solutions'" and "Honk for Peace." 4-5 pm, Montrose and Western at Welles Park. Info: www.BeyondToday.org, 773.588.8785 or BeyondToday (at) BeyondToday.com

Saturday, June 19 - "Harcore in the Hood 2," with Los Eskeletos, I Attack, Pkdores, Rat Bastards, Tras de Nada. 7 pm, 2417 S. Pulaski, $5 (that's .83 cents a band!)

Saturday, June 19 - Sunday, June 20 - "Love Pollution: A Techno-Popera." 8 pm, Saturday and 5 pm, Sunday, Loop Theater, 8 E. Randolph. $15 Admission, $10 students/seniors. Info: www.nomenil.com

Sunday, June 20 - New World Resource Center Volunteers Meeting. 11 am, New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western. Okay, this text was too good to edit out: "Join this brilliant, dedicated & surprisingly handsome group as they navigate the hot-blooded world of not-for-profit progressive bookstores." Info: 773.227.4011 or www.NewWorldResourceCenter.com

Sunday, June 20 - Monday, June 21 - "Working Stiffs," stories about queers in the workplace, featuring works by Gloria Klein, Mike Rogers, Chris Knight, Timothy Rey, Cookie Crumbles, Michael Rashid, Michael Van Kerckhove, Jared Logan, Christopher Becerra, Aimee Lynn Newlan, Lukas Szymanek, and others. Directed by Floyd A. May. Produced by Robert Klein Engler. Coordinated by NewTown Writers. $5 (box office) or call for reservations. 3 pm, Sunday, and 7:30 pm, Monday. Info: newtownwriters (at) aol.com. 773.883.1090.

Sunday, June 20 - Summer Solstice Celebration and Riverbank Neighbors Fundraiser. 3 pm, Ravenswood Boat Yard , 4130 N. Rockwell on the east side of the river. There will be various fundraising efforts, such as simply passing the hat, small silent auction, etc. The Cajun jedi will be playing and there will be dancing! Its a potluck and BYO but we will have the wonderful Cajun jedi band. We will also be trying to raise some money for the riverbank stabilization/fish habitat project and for the trail extension. Because of that, please remember 2 things: 1.) Invite friends and tell them we will pass that hat and to bring dancing shoes. 2.) Let me know if you have anything that would be good to have in a silent auction - a service, a weekend stay at a cottage, a gift certificate, mileage plus points, etc. Info: Laurene von Klan, 312.939.0490, x19, lvonklan (at) chicagoriver.org or www.chicagoriver.org

Sunday, June 20 - "The Finger," all-gender-queer-open-mic-and-variety-show. Hosted by Nomy Lamm (www.nomylamm.com) and Ana Jae. Every third Sunday of the month at Early to Bed (female queer owned and operated sex toy store) 5232 W. Sheridan. 7 pm $3 donation

Monday, June 21 – “Nader, the Green Party, the Left & the 2004 Elections,” with Greens activist Howie Hawkins. Location tba. Info: www.ilgreenparty.org/

Monday, June 21 – “Iraq: A View From Ground Level,” an eyewitness account from Cliff Kindy of Christian Peacemaker Teams. 7:30 pm, Reba Place Church Meeting House, 620 Madison, Evanston. Info: 847.424.9461 or www.nspipeace.org

Tuesday, June 22 - Pride Reading and Open Mic. 8th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered event. 7:30 pm at Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark. Featuring Chicago area writers including Gregg Shapiro, Kirk Williamson, Lisa Hemminger, David Trinidad, Antonia Randolph, Duriel E. Harris & Carlos Mock-followed by an open mic. Bring a poem or short fiction piece to read, but first you must call the bookstore in advance to sign up. Info: www.womenandchildrenfirst.com, wcfbooks (at) aol.com, or 773.769.9299

Tuesday, June 22 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Wednesday, June 23 - George W. Bush Coloring Book Art Show. A Bush art party is invading Chicago as select artists from New York, New Orleans and Chicago will be showing their work inspired by Garrett County Press's "George W. Bush Coloring Book" at Barbara's Bookstore, 1218 S. Halsted, at 7:30 pm. Select artists include a puppeteer, a woodworking artist, a fashion designer, a silk screener, folk artists, a graffiti artist, painters, a glass artist and political activists spanning age 11 to 87. Each artist was asked to select a quote and illustration from the coloring book and "color it in." The "George W. Bush Coloring Book" is illustraed by Karen Ocker with footnotes by Joley Wood. Drawing from the imaginative quotes President Bush has uttered over the years, the coloring book illustrates Bush's very own words in the form of a coloring book. Examples at: www.gcpress.com/gwbush/ More info: www.barbarasbookstore.com

Wednesday, June 23 – Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty annual meeting. 5:30 pm, Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn. Info: www.icadp.org/

Thursday, June 24 - In commemoration of the life of May Molina (Ortiz) a leading activist against wrongful convictions who was tortured & murdered by police in police custody on May 26, 2004, A Forum on Police Torture at Home & Abroad. 7 pm, Christian Hope Church, 8849 S. Greenwood. Now that the issue of torture is an international incident, the time is ripe to put our agenda on the table. Come to a forum to discuss how young Blacks & Latinos are hooked to walls, electro shocked, suffocated, beaten, shot in the back of the head, unarmed, medically neglected in police custody, harassed and railroaded into prison daily for the "crime" of driving while Black, walking while black, or being Black or Latino. Come to a forum to hear our panelists speak on how the same racist scapegoating and marginalizing techniques that persist against Arabs in the Middle East are perpetuated on a daily basis right here in Chicago. Sponsored by the Enough is Enough! Campaign. Info: 773.643.4078 or enoughisenoughcampaign (at) yahoo.com

Thursday, June 24 – Book discussion of “Blacklist,” Sara Paretsky’s mystery novel & exploration of governmental abuse of Patriot Act powers. 7 pm, Rogers Park Library, 6907 N. Clark. Sponsor: Evanston/Rogers Park Amnesty International. Info: 312.933.5693 or topp (at) att.net

Friday, June 25 - Critical Mass Bike Ride, 5:30 pm, Daley Plaza. Info: www.ChicagoCriticalMass.org

Friday, June 25 – Fahrenheit 9/11 opens nationwide. Info: www.michaelmoore.com


Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27 - Regional Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) conference in Chicago. Location TBA. Info: Neal Rysdahl 773.561.5073 (message phone).

Saturday, June 26 - Music, poetry, video to support the 15th Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba and take a stand against continuing U.S. intervention in Latin America. 8 pm, Decima Musa Restaurant, 1901 S. Loomis St. Sponsored by La Voz de los de Abajo, the Chicago Cuba Coalition and Cuba Caravan. contact: chicagocaravan@hotmail

Saturday, June 26 - Skills sharing meeting on Resistance in a Time of Repression (see June 12th event for more info).

Saturday, June 26 - Dyke March & Rally. For more information: soon-to-be-updated web site: www.dykemarchicago.org

Saturday, June 26 - "The Partly Dave Show: The P Word," by the Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland. 7 pm, $7 (or pay what you can). A fundraiser for Illinois ACLU's Gay and Lesbian Project. Performances pertaining to Pride (& other words that start with P). Hosted by Dave Awl with live music by Ellen Rosner. Info: www.ocelotfactory.com/partlydave

Saturday, June 26 - Sisterfire stop in Chicago, location TBA. Sisterfire sets out to nurture grassroots organizing and activism against violence against women of color through cultural arts grassroots organizing and performance. Sisterfire is a project of INCITE: Women of Color Against Violence. www.incite-national.org/issues/sisterfire/sisterfire.html

Saturday, June 26 - Film Forum: Wal-Mart, the War, & Civil Rights. Chicago Jobs with Justice will be hosting a Film Forum to raise funds for our local coalition. 3 – 9 pm, Teamster City, 300 S. Ashland. Cost: $20 ($10 for students). 3 pm, “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.” During his 60-year career as an activist, Bayard Rustin formulated many of the strategies that propelled the civil rights movement. But his open homosexuality forced him to remain in the background. In 1963, Strom Thurmond denounced the March on Washington by calling attention to Bayard Rustin's homosexuality, but the event succeeded after Martin Luther King, Jr. stood in defense of Rustin. 5 pm, “Uncovered: The Whole Truth about the Iraq War,” this controversial and arresting film goes behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon, and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements and exaggerations that served as reasons to fight an unnecessary "preemptive" war. Featuring interviews with over 20 experts about the reasons we were given for war and the evidence presented to support those reasons. 7 pm, “Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to Town.” This film takes a look at the populist spirit that engulfs a small Virginia town when retail giant Wal-Mart comes knocking, blue-prints in hand. The ensuing debate, which pits neighbor against neighbor, illustrates the struggle between conflicting versions of the American dream. A truly American story about the right of a community to determine its own future: Which values are most important, and who gets to decide? Info or to RSVP: 312.738.6161

Saturday, June 26 - Queer Dance Party fundraiser for WLUW 88.7 FM, host of "Think Pink," Chicago's only all-music radio show for queers. 11 pm to 3 am at Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. Raffle: 10 pm. Dance/Party: 11 pm to 3 am with "Think Pink" hosts, Erik & Ali acting as D.J.'s. Info: www.WLUW.org or thinkpink (at) wluw.org.

Saturday, June 26 – Sunday, June 27 – Homeless Veterans Stand-Down, a day of health care, food, & shelter for homeless veterans. Volunteers welcome. Washington Park, 5200 S. Cottage Grove. Sponsor: Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Info: 312.733.7000, x6808

Sunday, June 27 - "IRAQ! How Can the U.S. Get Out?" A forum with Evan Freund, President, Chicago Chapter of Citizens for Global Solutions; Steve Nelson, Past President of Veterans for Peace; and Jim Miles, Anti-war and Labor Activist. 4-6 pm, World Folk Music Co., 1808 W. 103rd Street. Sponsor: Southsiders for Peace. Info: www.southsidersforpeace.com or 773.239.1439.

Sunday, June 27 - Gay Pride Parade! All who believe in equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people are invited to march with the Equal Marriage NOW! contingent. Meet at 11 am, corner of Halsted and Diversey. Info: info (at) equalmarriagenow.org

Sunday, June 27 – Earthsave potluck, with Vegan Outreach co-founder Matt Ball. 6:30 pm, Healing Earth Resources, 3111 N. Ashland. Info: chicago (at) earthsave.org

Monday, June 28 - Post-Pride Potluck in the Park. Join Unbound Books for a Vegan Potluck in Zapata Park (aka Harrison Park) at the corner of 18th and Damen in Chicago's beautiful Pilsen neighborhood. Bring pink and black flags to wave, vegan picnic food to munch on, games to play, musical instruments, CDs or tapes. Plus bring your recipes for the Unbound Books Vegan Cookzine. Celebrate queer pride anarchist style! No one turnded away for lack of food. No racists, homophobes, misogynists or cops please. 6 pm til after dark. If it's raining or ground is wet, call 773.339.0409 for new date or new location.

Wednesday, June 30 - Unbound Books Fundraiser Planning Meeting. 7 pm, UIC Behavioral Sciences, 1007 W. Harrison (room number will be posted). Planning for upcoming Unbound Books benefits, including the four day "Books Without Borders" Festival which will include a jazz nite, a punk rock nite, a hip-hop nite and a folk nite. Come help make an Unbound storefront a reality.

Wednesday, June 30 – A TASTE OF DEMOCRACY? Today the Bush Administration claims it will turn over power to an Iraqi government. This government will be a puppet regime without any real power because the U.S. Government has little intention of relinquishing control over Iraq or its oil. There is no simple solution to this war. It is clear that the Iraqi people do not want U.S. troops there and the occupation is only making the situation worse. We say let the Iraqi people decide. Bring the troops home now! STOP THE WAR!! TROOPS OUT NOW!! Location: 5 pm, Michigan Avenue just south of Congress Pkwy. Endorsing organizations (list in formation): Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Chicago Coalition Against War, and Racism, National Boricua Human Rights Network, National Black United Front, Peace Pledge-Chicago, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee. To endorse this event, please contact: june30chicago (at) eathlink.net. Info: Peace Pledge-Chicago, www.peacepledgechicago.org or 312.494.5840

Wednesday, June 30 – Family and Friends Jubilee Picnic at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavillion, just west of Centennial Beach. Participants include MoveOn, DuPage Democrats, DuPage Against War Now, Sierra Club, and folks who are just finding out about how to get involved. Other grassroots groups are invited to contact Kathleen Gibson, katgibson (at) aol.com, about being on hand to share information about what they do and connect with the folks who care enough to DO something about what's going on in America (regime changes begins at home...). Bring your kids, your like minded friends, your own food, non-alcoholic drinks and picnic blanket to celebrate summer and democracy. Rain or shine, from 5 pm till dusk, concert at 7 pm, free of charge.

Tuesday, July 6 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 - Chicago Peace Fest! Join the annual festival of music, speeches and other culture at Cricket Hill, near Montrose Avenue and the lakefront, noon - 8 pm each day. Info: gnrlpatt (at) ameritech.net

Sunday, July 11 - "Citizens' Assembly" of DuPage-Lake-Cook Counties. 3:30 pm sharp (seating begins at 3 pm), Chicago Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom. Confirmed Guests Include BOTH Illinois Candidates For US Senate: Barak Obama (Democrat) and Jack Ryan (Republican). Sponsored By: DuPage United, Lake County United and United Power for Action & Justice (Cook County). Info: Mike Kisler, mlkisler (at) comcast.net

Sunday, July 18 - The 2004 Inaugural Disability Pride Parade! The overall mission of the Disability Pride Parade is to change the way people think about and define "disability"; to break down the internalized shame among people with Disabilities; and to promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity that people living with Disabilities can take pride in. Specific objectives for the parade are to organize a fully inclusive, annual event that will celebrate and strengthen the pride, power, and unity of people with disabilities, our families, and allies, and to generate national visibility of the Disability community. The event features Yoshiko Dart as the Parade Grand Marshal. Mrs. Dart played a key role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alongside her husband, the great disability and human rights activist, Justin Dart, whose leadership during his lifetime is the main inspiration for the Disability Pride Parade. There are no registration fees required to participate in the parade, but all participants are asked to make a suggested donation if possible. Parade registration forms are available at: www.disabledandproud.com/forms.htm Parade Cosponsors: (list in formation): Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services, Progress Center for Independent Living, Mouth Magazine, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago ADAPT, Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership, Kids As Self-Advocates, Family Voices, National Disabled Students Union, Open Doors, Inc., Not Dead Yet, Forest Park Chapter of the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities of Illinois, United Cerebral Palsy Detroit, National Conference for Community and Justice Detroit, American Association of People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center, University of Illinois at Chicago Disabled Students Union, and the University of Florida Union of Students with Disabilities. Info: www.disabledandproud.com/parade.htm , or call the American Association of People with Disabilities toll free at 800 840-8844 (v/tty) and let them know you are calling about the Disability Pride Parade. For info on becoming a formal co-sponsor of the Disability Pride Parade, contact Laura Obara, Parade Finance Chair, at lalaot (at) yahoo.com, or call 711 and give the relay operator the following phone number: 847.545.1807 (TTY).

Sunday, July 18 - "The Finger," all-gender-queer-open-mic-and-variety-show. Hosted by Nomy Lamm (www.nomylamm.com) and Ana Jae. Every third Sunday of the month at Early to Bed (female queer owned and operated sex toy store) 5232 W. Sheridan 7pm $3 donation

Sunday, July 18 - "Marriage is a Human Right!" 10 am, Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield.

Tuesday, July 20 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Friday, July 23 – Sunday, July 25 - Education Not Empire Chicagoland Youth Organizing Summit. The Education Not Empire Coalition and other groups representing grassroots youth and student organizing in the Chicagoland area will be hosting a Youth Organizing Summit in order to facilitate better networking, education, and organizing. Organizations are asked to submit proposals for any workshops, skillshares, teach-ins, performances, or presentations. Guidelines are as follows: Workshops can be either half an hour, one hour, or one and a half hours in length. Proposals must be received by no later than July 1. Email all proposals to studentliberation (at) ziplip.com. See also June 15 organizing meeting for the summit.

Friday, July 30 - Critical Mass Bike Ride, 5:30 pm, Daley Plaza. Info: www.ChicagoCriticalMass.org

Saturday, July 31 - Bughouse Square debates. 1-3 pm. Join Chicago's legendary free speech festival, Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton.

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On-Going Events:

Daily, 7-9 am - Democracy Now! is now in Chicago! Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, and their guests are a daily independent source of news on matters like the occupation of Iraq. WZRD, 88.3 FM

Mondays thru Fridays, 3:45 pm - Hear Pacifica's Free Speech Radio News on WZRD 88.3 FM

Mondays thru Fridays, 6 pm - Hear Pacifica's Free Speech Radio News on WLUW 88.7 FM.

Mondays, 6 pm - Peace Pledge Chicago meetings, 2502 W. Division.

Mondays, 7-9 pm - Twice-monthly meeting (1st and 3rd Mondays) of Andersonville Neighbors for Peace, at North Shore Baptist Church, 5242 N. Lakewood, room 131 (Lakewood is three blocks east of Clark, and the church is one block north of Foster).

Mondays - First Mondays of each month. Department of Peace Coalition meetings. 7 pm, Thomas Ford Library, 800 Chestnut, Western Springs. (MarjorieZ (at) DOPC.us)

Tuesdays, 6-7 pm - Weekly protest against the occupation of Iraq, northwest corner of 95th and Western Ave. Proceeds the weekly 7:30 pm meeting of South Siders for Peace at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr, Chicago. Info: lswolf (at) imaxx.net

Tuesdays, 7 pm - Hyde Park Committee Against War and Racism weekly meeting at University Church, 57th and University, Chicago. Info: www.chicagoantiwar.org/hydepark/hpcawr.html

Tuesdays, 8 am - Silent Presence for Peace at the Federal Building - Peace Vigil, Federal Plaza, Dearborn & Jackson. 8th Day Center for Justice: 312.641.5151

Wednesdays, 3 pm - Food Not Bombs: Meals for the Hungry. Loyola El Station.

Thursdays, 5-6 pm - "Party from Damascus" radio program on WHPK, 88.5 FM. Politics plus Arab music - shaabi, pop, dabke, khaleeji and MORE!

Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm - Neighbors for Peace weekly meeting. St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave. Evanston (3 blocks west of the Main St. 'L' station).

Thursdays, 7 pm - Southside Slam. Open Mics at N'diga Coffee & Books, 3510 W. 63rd Street. List opens at 6 pm, performances begin at 7 pm. Bring a gently used book and get in free ($2 otherwise, performers free, no cookbooks please). Non-smoking, children friendly environment. Info: 773.925.2517

Thursdays, 9 pm - Homolatee, Queer Words and Music, hosted by Scott Free. No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood. www.scottfree.net/homolatte.html

Every last Saturday of the month - Waukegan Food-not-Bombs will be serving vegetarian and vegan food to all those who wish to eat at Jack Benny Plaza in downtown Waukegan. People who can bring or donate food are highly appreciated, but the most important thing is your stomach and your sense of social justice. Please contact the RedAlert Collective for more info. www.redalertcollective.cjb.net or redalertcollective36 (at) hotmail.com

Saturdays, 9 am - "This Is Hell" irreverent radio show. WNUR 89.3-FM. Info: www.thisishell.net

Saturdays, 9 am - "Live from the Heartland" progressive radio show. WLUW 88.7-FM. Info: www.heartlandcafe.com

Sundays, 1:00-2:45 pm - Food Not Bombs serving free vegetarian meals to the hungry @ corner of Lincoln and Fullerton.

Sundays, Noon-1 pm - Not In My Name weekly vigil: End Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip & East Jerusalem. Water Tower Place, 830 N. Michigan. For more info, go to www.nimn.org

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Emergency Response Plan to War & Racism
Sponsored by the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism

1. If the U.S. starts another full scale war on another country besides Iraq, a protest will take place at 5 pm+ at the Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago, the day the bombing begins. There will be a larger follow up protest at the same time & place the day after.

2. In the event of a provocative attack on community leaders or organizations in the Chicago area, CCAWR has constructed a phone tree to mobilize the community to quickly protest the attack, whether at a police station, federal government office, or other appropriate place. To get on the Emergency Response phone tree / e-mail list and receive regular calendar updates such as this one, send your contact information to CCAWR (at) aol.com

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Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism
CCAWR (at) aol.com, 312.458.9559, 888.471.0874, chicagoantiwar.org