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Saturday, June 26 – “Resistance in a Time of Repression,” a skill-sharing day for those considering attending the summer's national mobilizations and local actions. 1 pm, Student Center of DePaul downtown, State and Jackson, 11th floor, the Club Room. 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? Co-organized by the Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism and the Chicago Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Info: call CCAWR at 312.458.9559 or email CCAWR (at) aol.com.

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

Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19 – Last days of "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 18 & ongoing – “Control Room,” Jehane Noujaim’s documentary on Al-Jazerra & the Iraq War. Landmark Century Cinema, Clark & Diversy. Info: 773.509.4949

Friday, June 18 - 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 – Chicago Anti-Bashing Network live call-in show on CAN-TV, 6:30-6:55 pm on Cable Channel 21 in Chicago

Friday, June 18 – Thursday, June 24 – “Life of Brian,” Monty Python’s antidote 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 – Brandon Mayfield, innocent Muslim convert swept up in Ashcroft’s “war on terrorism” speaks in a free public lecture at 8:30 pm at the Mosque Foundation, 7360 W. 93rd Street, Bridgeview, IL. Based solely on the faulty fingerprint match, authorities jailed Mayfield without charges, leaked false information linking him to the bombings, and confused and terrified him and his family. His ordeal ended only after Spanish authorities determined the print matched those of an Algerian man, not Mayfield. An Oregon lawyer, Mayfield was arrested on May 6 and held for fourteen days, when FBI matched his fingerprint to one found on a bag of detonators used in the March 11th bombing in Madrid, Spain. Brandon and his wife, Mona Mayfield, will speak at the Mosque Foundation, Bridgeview about their ordeal. Info: Muslim Civil Rights Center, 708.598.6640 or info (at) mcrcnet.org

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- “Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power & The Disabling of Democracy.” Hear author Ted Nace. 11am , Book TV, C-SPAN2, cable TV

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 - "Hardcore 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

Saturday, June 19- Volunteer Meeting for Day Laborer Campaign. 6 pm, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, 3344 W 63rd
Info: adalberto (at) imancentral.org or 773.434.4626

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- Book TV: “Hoodwinked: The Documents That Reveal How Bush Sold Us A War” Hear author John Prados. 12:15 pm, Book TV, C-SPAN2, cable TV

Sunday, June 20 - The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Founder and President of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition will be a guest speaker at the 10 am Mass at St. Gertrude parish, 1420 W. Granville Ave. All are invited.

Sunday, June 20 – “The History & Politics of Rhythm & Blues, 1970's.” This video-narrative presentation will illustrate the parallel between political movements of the early 70's and the acceptance of message tunes on the radio and TV. The emphasis was placed on the singer/songwriter, along with groups who wrote and played their own music. As the African American liberation movements were crushed and co-opted, the documentary will trace the death of pure soul music, replaced by watered down R&B disco music promoted by capitalistic conglomerates of the recording industry. This presentation will show footage of artists such as Ed Winstarr, The Honey Cone, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Rufus with Chaka Khan, Chic, and Roberta Flack. 4 pm, New World Resource Center 1300 N. Western in Chicago (one block north of Division, for directions call NWRC at 773.227.4011). Benefit for the Autonomous Zone: $5 donation, sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of money). Info: autonomous-zone (at) riseup.net website: www.azone.org

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

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.

Monday, June 21 – Independent Politics, Social Movements & the 2004 Elections. Hear Green Party U.S. Presidential candidate Peter Miguel Camejo and Green Alliance President Howie Hawkins. 7:30 pm University of Illinois Circle Campus, 750 S. Halsted If your group would like to co-sponsor please email me ASAP Info: Alex Briscoe, obeynow20001 (at) yahoo.com. Sponsored by: The Green Alliance, International Socialist Organization, The Chicago Branch of Solidarity.

Monday, June 21 – Tuesday, June 22 - Annual Congress of the Green Party USA. Arlington House, 616 W. Arlington Place. Website has directions and all information you will need. Green Party USA will be discussing and deciding where to focus our energies in the coming year. Here are some proposed agenda items: Who we are and what GPUSA is and where are we going; decide on an issue/campaign for unified GPUSA action; support and work more on our publications; presidential elections 2004; clearinghouse (national office) discussion; how to best utilize our website (ideas welcomed, here!); finances, and possible replacement for Rita, our staff, who’s leaving soon; GPUSA contacts to be listed on website; FEC discussion; and income tax discussion. All are welcome. Info: info (at) greenparty.org or www.greenparty.org

Monday, June 21- Iraq: A View from Ground Level, an eyewitness account from Cliff Kindy of Christian Peacemaker Teams. 7:30pm 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 - Annual Meeting of the Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty 5:30 to 8 pm, Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn. The Coalition continues to make great strides towards abolition of capital punishment, and wants to share those successes with you. The meeting will also feature awards for those who have made a special contribution to our cause. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome! Info: 312.849.2279.

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

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

Thursday, June 24- Film: “Injustice.” Documentary on US troops in Colombia, the paramilitaries, & more. Sponsor: Colombia Action Network 7 pm, New World Resource Center, 1300 N Western. Info: colombiaactionnetwork.org

Friday, June 25 – “New World Order Jamboree,” a n evening of pissed off singer songwriters, featuring Jessica Billey, Bobby Conn, Kelly Kessler, Jane Baxter Miller and Michael Zerang. 9 pm, Candlestick Maker, 4432 N. Kedzie, sign above the door reads “Perfect Rubber Stamps.” Info: candlestick4432 (at) aol.com or 773.463.0158

Friday, June 25 – “Resistance as a Necessity,” celebrating the history and advancing the movements of Generation Y. Spoken word, music and dance performances, art displays, appetizers, raffle prizes and more. 6-10 pm, St. Rita's Parish, 6243 S. Fairfield. A benefit for the Southwest Youth Collaborative, honoring the youth organizing work of Generation Y, a project of Southwest Youth Collaborative, and to bid farewell to Southwest Youth Collaborative's Lead Organizer, Jeremy Lahoud. General Admission Tickets are $50 per person, $150 for families, or $500 for a table of 10. Community Tickets are $5 for youth, $10 for adults, or $25 for families. Contact Megan Handley, 773.392.8886, megan (at) rockaids.org to put an ad in the program book, or with any questions.

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 - Raise the Roof: A benefit for Room to Read. Friday, June 25th 7 - 11 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dessert and inspiration with a cool crowd in a cool space, for the benefit of a great cause. Room to Read builds schools for children in Southeast Asia, and this event will raise money to build a school in Nepal, from the foundation to raising the roof! Come listen to Room to Read's founder John Wood explain why he gave up his high-paying job at Microsoft to start a non-profit dedicated to educating the world's poorest children. Meet us at Chi Healing Center, 1733 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Bucktown at 7 pm Friday June 25th. Minimum requested donation is $35. For more information on Room to Read, visit www.roomtoread.org. Please RSVP by June 24 to RNKOPP (at) aol.com.

Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27 - IWW Regional Conference. Begins at 7 pm, Friday at 1908 S. Halsted. Continues on Saturday at the United Electrical Worker's union hall local 1139, 37 S. Ashland. Info: 847.328.5919 (not after 10 pm!).

Saturday, June 26 – “Resistance in a Time of Repression,” a skill-sharing day for those considering attending the summer's national mobilizations and local actions. 1 pm, Student Center of DePaul downtown, State and Jackson, 11th floor, the Club Room. 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? Co-organized by the Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism and the Chicago Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Info: call CCAWR at 312.458.9559 or email CCAWR (at) aol.com.

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 – “The Partly Dave Show: The P Word,” a benefit for the ACLU Gay and Lesbian Project, featuring performances to Pride and other P words. 7 pm, Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland. Info: www.ocelotfactory.com/partlydave

Saturday, June 26 – “Too Flawed to Fix,” an award-winning documentary on the death penalty. 7 pm, Wellington Church, 615 W. Wellington.

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 - The Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement will hold a "potluck picnic" for current and prospective members of our local group. We'll use this informal gathering to greet our summer volunteer, Hajira, who will be assisting us on several projects. While this is intended to be an informal event, there are some items that will be discussed: Freedom Summer campaign in Palestine; July 23 "Jerusalem Day" National Day of Action plans; pro-Palestinian street theater actions in Chicago. 5 pm, gather at Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Avenue (look for the picnic table and Palestinian flag west of the field house). 6 pm, potluck. In the event of rain, call 312.259.4380 for alternate indoor site. What to bring: food to share (Middle Eastern would be great but not necessary), soda (no Coke!), water, blankets or folding lawn chairs to sit on, etc. What NOT to bring: alcohol or any illegal substance. Info: www.palsolidarity.org, ISMinChicago (at) aol.com or 312.491.1789

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 – Thursday, July 1 - Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and our annual conference.

Saturday, June 26 – Sunday, June 27 - Support the 15th Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba. Why doesn't George W. Bush want you to know the truth about Cuba? Ninety miles from our shore, Cuba perseveres despite intensified threats from the US. While Cuban doctors continue to provide free, quality health care to their own people and to the poor of other nations, George W. tries to destabilize Cuba by denying her food and medicine in your name. The US doesn’t want you to go to Cuba and see things for yourself. Stand Up Against This Immoral And Illegal Blockade! The Bush administration has also tried to shut down travel to and from the island, including educational and cultural exchanges. 8 pm, Saturday, June 26 - Decima Musa Restaurant, 1901 S. Loomis (Pilsen). Live Music, video, poetry and more! Sunday, June 27 - Calling all Chicago artists and helpers!! We have a white school bus screaming for artistic expression. Come make your mark against the U.S. blockade on a bus that will be seem by thousand throughout the U.S., Mexico and Cuba. Location to be announced. Sponsors: La Voz de los de Abajo and the Chicago Caravan Committee. Info: chicagocaravan (at) hotmail.com

Sunday, June 27 – DuPage County Peace Rally. 2 pm, Pickwick Place shopping center, 680 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Info: email kklcac (at) earthlink.net.

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 - Creative Resistance to Homo-Capitalism: Alternative Queer Pride Feeder March and Queer Anarchist Contingent! Join us as we say NO to assimilation and YES to queer liberation! 9:30 am, meet at the corner of Lawrence and Broadway in Uptown (off the Lawrence Redline stop of the "L"). 10 am, March south on Broadway through Uptown, detour into the notoriously homophobic Wriglyville neighborhood and then on into Boystown. 11:30 am, gather in the Petco parking lot at the corner of Halsted, Clark and Barry. 12 noon, march as an anarchist contingent in the annual "pride" parade. We have so much to celebrate as queer anarchists this June 27th. The 35th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, Emma Goldman's birthday, the IWW was founded on this weekend nearly 100 years ago, and that bastard Reagan is finally dead! Unfortunately we also have a lot to be angry about: the war on Iraq, the violation of our civil liberties, the threat to a woman's right to choose, prison torture in Abu Ghraib, Guadalajara and Cook County, the police murder of anti-police brutality activist May Molina, and the homophobic and AIDSphobic policies of the commander-in-thief, George W. Bush. We're inviting all anarchists, anti-authoritarians and autonomous individuals to join us for an exciting reclaiming of Pride Day. We need your bodies: queers, trannys, dykes, fags, radical fairies, genderqueers, bisexuals, pansexuals, omnisexuals, interesexed, heteroflexables, bicurious, questioning, significant others, friends, family and allies!

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.

Monday, June 28 - “Globalization: Disaster or Opportunity?,” a Green Party event with Per Gahrton, member of the European Parliament and the Green Party of Sweden. 6 pm, 33 E. Congress (at Wabash) in downtown Chicago, Room 717. Admission is free. Sponsor: Chicago Area Greens. Info: Dbreuer (at) yahoo.com or 312 315 4950.

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 - Chicago Indy Media, Healing Earth Resources and New World Resource Center are collaborating on a new biweekly progressive forum for film and dialogue. Every other week a progressive film will be shown, with an unstructured but respectful dialogue to follow. New World Resources will bring related books you can buy. Progressive groups are welcome to bring written material for distribution and announcements of upcoming events, but nothing to sell please. Each week we will vote on the film to be seen at the next forum from a list of films and will take suggestions for future films. A small donation of $2 is required to cover minimal room charges, coffee and future films. Subsequent dates so far are: July 14th, July 28th, Aug.11th, Aug. 25th, Sept. 8th

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.

Friday, July 2 - March with South Siders for Peace in the Evergreen Park Fourth of July Parade. The contingent’s theme will be “Support Our Troops, Bring Them Home Now.” Parade route starts at 95th & Pulaski, heads east to Francisco and disbands at 91st & Francisco. South Siders for Peace contingent will line up south of 95th Street at 6:15 pm. Call Fran Sowa, 708.423.6392, or Barney Woolley, 708.424.7380, for further information concerning specific lineup location.

Saturday, July 3 – Monday, July 19 – Vencerenos Brigade 35th anniversary contingent. Info: www.venceremosbrigade.org

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.

Tuesday, July 6 – “Uncovered, the Truth About the Iraq War” will be screened before the monthly meeting of DAWN ( DuPage Against War Now). 6:30 pm, Glen Ellyn Library, 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. The hour-long film features interviews with experts from the Pentagon, the CIA, and foreign service. It speaks to the many exaggerations, misstatements, and distorted evidence which was presented to the United Nations, the Congress, and to the American people in the months before the Iraq war. Admission is free and open to the public. A donation of one dollar would go toward future showings of the film. The regular DAWN meeting will take place immediately following the film at 7:30 pm. DAWN, a Glen Ellyn- based peace and justice group which formed in October 2002, is now its focusing its efforts on voter registration and voter advocacy. Info: www.d-a-w-n.org, DAWN151 (at) msn.com, or call Amy Tauchman at 630.469.4931.

Tuesday, July 6 – Inti-Illimani, the legendary Childean folk group and Allende movement veterans at the HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo. Info: www.hothouse.net/

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

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