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THURSDAY 2
Violence in Mexico
How does the war on drugs perpetuate violence in Mexico, and what can be done? Juan Fraire Escobedo, an activist from Ciudad Juarez, will discuss the human cost of the drug war, militarism, and human trafficking.
7 p.m., $5-$10 donation
Eric Quezada Center
518 Valencia, SF
(510) 282 8983
SATURDAY 4
No war on Iran
The ANSWER coalition leads a march and rally demanding “No war on Iran, no sanctions, no intervention, no assassinations.” Dozens of demonstrations around the country will protest the threat of war on Iran.
Noon, free
Powell and Market, SF
www.answercoalition.org/national/news/no-war-on-iran.html
SUNDAY 5
Situationists and the Occupy Movement
Author of “The Joy of Revolution” and celebrated translator Ken Knabb discusses links between the Occupy movement and the Situationists, the revolutionary group that influenced the Paris uprisings of May 1968.
10:30 a.m., free
Niebyl-Proctor Library
6501 Telegraph, Oakl
MONDAY 6
LGBTQ Singing Class
The first day of a series of singing workshops, taught in a supportive space for LGBTQ individuals and their allies. The class will focus on solo singing with one group song. Glitter optional but highly encouraged.
6:30 p.m., $25
Women’s Building
3584 18th St., SF