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WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
Anarchists abound
This summer in Detroit nearly 20,000 people attended the June 2010 U.S. Social Forum, a conference and collaboration to build a platform for an international political movement that unites oppressed communities. Hear about the forum from attendees Sarolta Jane, Sarah Lazare, Sam Brown, and Marshall Hillton as they discuss the role anarchists played at the forum.
7:30 p.m., $2–$5 suggested donation
Station 40
3030B 16th St., SF
(415) 661-1852
THURSDAY, JULY 15
"In Deepwater"
Hear about what’s really happening with the oil spill in the gulf from two experts who have been in the region since the blowout occurred: Texas shrimper turned activist Diane Wilson and Riki Ott, a marine biologist who worked on the Exxon Valdez spill. Hear about the projected long-term effects on the environment, human health, and local communities as well as more ways BP can be held accountable.
7 p.m., $10–$20 sliding scale
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Theater
The David Brower Center
2150 Allston, Berk.
(510) 859-9100
FRIDAY, JULY 16
Peaceful warriors
Demand that we bring our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan now at this rally for peace. The total cost of the U.S. wars has already surpassed the $1 trillion mark during the worst economic recession since the Depression. Join the East Bay Grey Panthers in protest.
2 p.m., free
Corner of Action and University, Berk.
(510) 548-9696
SATURDAY, JULY 17
General Strike Walk
Tour key historical sites of the 1934 San Francisco General Strike with historian Luis Prisco, ILWU Local 10 longshoreman Jack Heyman, and others and learn why the strike was successful, how it was organized, and why the issues of the strike are still relevant to working people today. Bring lunch and prepared for a long walk.
10:30 a.m., free
Meet at Harry Bridges Plaza
Ferry Building
Embarcadero at Market, SF
(415) 841-1254
Streetsweeper for a day
Help beautify one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations by joining other volunteers and the San Francisco Department of Public Works to plant trees, work on greening projects, remove weeds, paint over graffiti, and pick up litter. Students can accumulate hours for community service.
9 a.m., free
Fisherman’s Wharf
Embarcadero at Bay, SF
(415) 641-2600
MONDAY, JULY 19
Revolution remembered
Hear Alejandro Murguia, cofounder of the Mission Cultural Center, read from his new book, Southern Front. In the book, Murgiua describes his experience fighting in the international guerrilla Southern Front of the Sandinista National Liberation Front. Murguia will also read some of his poetry and discuss the legacy of the Sandinista revolution on its 21st anniversary.
7 p.m., free
Modern Times Bookstore
888 Valencia, SF
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