December 4, 2002

Anticapitalism

Thursday, Dec. 5, join Punk Planet editor Joel Schalit, along with an incredible group of contributors, for a reading from The Anti-Capitalism Reader, which discusses politics, culture, gender, and alternative economic systems, among other topics. 7:30 p.m., AK Press Warehouse, 674 23rd St., Oakl. Free. (510) 208-1700.

Clean water hearing

Thursday, Dec. 5, attend a public hearing concerning the regulation of agricultural runoff in the Central Valley. A free bus leaves from San Francisco and takes participants to a rally and press conference before the afternoon's hearing of the Central Valley Regional Water Board in Sacramento. For more information go to www.cleanfarmscleanwater.org. Bus leaves 9 a.m., corner of Powell at Ellis, S.F.; bus returns 7 p.m. Rally, press conference, and public hearing at 3443 Routier, Sacramento. Free. (415) 981-3939, ext. 380.

'Get Your War On'

Friday, Dec. 6, meet David Rees, creator of the "Get Your War On" Web comic strip turned published book. Rees presents slides of the comic while explaining the creation of the strip and its surprising success. 7:30 p.m., AK Press Warehouse, 674 23rd St., Oakl. Free. (510) 208-1700.

Salvadoran women

Friday, Dec. 6, hear Marta Consuelo Hernández, cofounder of Mujeres Radicales and the Workers and Peasants School in San Salvador, discuss the impacts of civil war and free trade policies on women. Get there early for a Salvadoran dinner, sponsored by Radical Women. Dinner 6:30 p.m., program 8 p.m., New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission, S.F. $8.50 donation, $2 donation for program only. (415) 864-1278.

Liberation workshop

Saturday, Dec. 7, learn how to use theater techniques to challenge a fear-based society and create a world of justice. Taught by Julie Sparling, a founding member of CELLspace, and Alli Starr, a cofounder of Art and Revolution, the all-day workshop includes theater/movement games and "invisible theater strategies," among other classes. 2-9 p.m., CELLspace, 2050 Bryant, S.F. $25-$100 sliding scale. (510) 339-7986.

'Book Fair Against Warfare'

Sunday, Dec. 8, finish your holiday shopping at an antiwar book fair. The book fair offers a chance to shop responsibly for the activists on your holiday list. Among the authors appearing is Bay Guardian executive editor Tim Redmond. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., New College of California, 777 Valencia, S.F. Free. (415) 336-5034.

Class-war prisoners

Sunday, Dec. 8, attend a holiday benefit for class-war prisoners, including Mumia Abu-Jamal. Sponsored by the Partisan Defense Committee and the Labor Black League for Social Defense, this 17th annual fundraiser helps pay for legal defense of those unjustly imprisoned. 1-4 p.m., Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia, S.F. $5-$10 sliding scale. (510) 839-0852.

Iraq, Israel, and Palestine

Sunday, Dec. 8, find out how a war with Iraq will affect Israel and Palestine at this event led by Allan Solomonow of the American Service Friends Committee. Sponsored by the Tikkun Community Education Committee and New College of California, Solomonow's presentation is followed by small-group discussions. 2-5 p.m., New College Art Studio, 741 Valencia, S.F. $5-$10 donation. (415) 575-1200.

Labor movement

Sunday, Dec. 8, join rank-and-file union members from around the country for the National Labor Action Coalition Founding Conference. The new organization will fight for workers' power on the job and within unions. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ILWU Local 6, 255 Ninth St., S.F. $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 867-0628 or (212) 864-7595.

Public power

Monday, Dec. 9, and Tuesday, Dec. 10, attend formal evidentiary hearings of Mirant Corp.'s application for certification of its Unit 7 Project at the Potrero Hill power plant. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m., California Public Utilities Commission auditorium, 505 Van Ness, S.F. Free. (916) 654-4287.

Middle East policy

Monday, Dec. 9, Stephen Zunes presents "U.S. Policy Towards Israel and Palestine" as part of a continuing lecture series sponsored by A Jewish Voice for Peace. 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater, 415 Geary, fifth floor, S.F. $10-$20 sliding scale, $5 students. (415) 789-8279.

Ethical living

Tuesday, Dec. 10, mark International Human Rights Day by attending "Living Ethically in the World," a program including topics such as U.S policies, human rights, accountability, and alliance building. Presentations are accompanied by breakout sessions for strategizing. Reception 6:30 p.m., program 7-9 p.m., New College of California, 777 Valencia, S.F. $5-$10 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 565-0201, ext. 28.

Food politics

Tuesday, Dec. 10, come hear Helena Norberg-Hodge, author of Bringing the Food Economy Home and director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture, discuss the connection between our food system and current issues in politics and society. Enjoy food, wine, and music while learning how to shift from global to local food systems. 7:30 p.m., Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakl. $5-$10 donation. (510) 548-4915.

Protest Chevron

Wednesday, Dec. 11, attend a presentation by Ecuadorian community leaders who are confronting Texaco Chevron about the toxic mess left behind in the Amazon. The event is part of the international campaign "Chevron Clean Up, Pay Up," launched this week. 7-9 p.m., San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. Free. (510) 419-0617.