from Instagram
[April 26th from 6 – 8 PM at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd
Suggested Donation of $20]
PA Pipeline Resistance Fundraiser
Phl 4/27: J20 Benefit Raffle and Show
from Facebook
This is a special night where we can all come together and enjoy eachothers art, music and company while raising money for Phily heads who were arrested protesting the inauguration in DC on J20. Some awesome businesses, bands and artists have helped contribute to set up this RAFFLE/SHOW and it is gonna be very cool and you just might leave with some awesome stuff.
Raffle Prizes Contributed by:
Michelle K
Erik Savage
Kevin Spaghetti
Low Level
Yoni Kroll
Green Line Cafe
Sit & Spin Records
Beautiful World Syndicate
Jim Shomo
Dottie’s Donuts
+More TBA
Musical Acts by:
HVAC (NYC)
https://hvacnyc.bandcamp.com/releases
S.L.I.P. (PGH)
https://sorrystaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/slippy-when-wet
PEACE TALKS (PGH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehmE0gasSZY
JUICY (NYC)
BLANK SPELL
https://blankspell.bandcamp.com/
$10-$12
Ten bucks gets you 1 raffle ticket and entry to the gig
Eleven bucks gets you 2 raffle tickets and entry to the gig
Twelve bucks gets you 3 raffle tickets and entry to the gig
J20 BENEFIT BAR SERIES CONTINUES
think before you byob
Ask a klunk for address
Doors at 7
Sound at 8
Act a fool
Leave a fool
***A JIM SHOMO JOINT***
[April 27 from 7pm to 11pm]
Benefit Screening of Killing the Black Snake
Submission
Come out, watch trouble and throw some ????for #disruptj20 arrestees this wednesday. April 1 to 8 is a week of solidarity with everyone facing repression so let’s come together to learn and support each other. We’ll pass the hat to collect money for philly people arrested in DC protesting trump’s inauguration. Killing the Black Snake is a short documentary about the fight against the dakota access pipeline being built through sacred Sioux land in north dakota.
[April 5th from 5pm to 8pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
Call to Action: Camp White Pine to Resist the Mariner East 2 Pipeline in Pennsylvania
March 18 rally against the Mariner East 2 pipeline at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon, PA. Photo by Angela Vogel
As the seasons begin to change, something’s stirring in the mountains and valleys of Northern Appalachia.
With construction season upon us, there’s a call for land defenders and water protectors to join the growing resistance to pipelines and fracking infrastructure across the region. In the Susquehanna Valley of so-called Pennsylvania, Camp White Pine is digging in our heels to fight the Mariner East 2 pipeline, and invites you to come join us. Exactly a year after tree-sitters successfully interfered with the completion of tree-clearing along the pipeline route in Huntingdon County, we are once again confronting Sunoco Logistics, the same company responsible in part for the Dakota Access pipeline across Sioux territory in North and South Dakota. The Mariner East 2 is a 350+ mile long pipeline project, comprised of two new pipelines starting in southeastern Ohio, and running through northern West Virginia and across the length of Pennsylvania. These lines will carry natural gas liquids (NGLs) like butane, ethane, and propane to an export facility along the Delaware River in Marcus Hook, PA.
Resistance to the Mariner East 2 is spreading, with impacted residents and organizers working in communities all along the proposed route. Here in Huntingdon, work has already begun at Raystown Lake, the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania state borders, where Sunoco intends to use a horizontal directional drill to bore underneath and lay the pipe. Sunoco Logistics and its subcontractors have no regard for the beauty of Appalachia, the preservation of its diverse ecosystems and rich culture. They care not for the people of the Lower Susquehanna. We at Camp White Pine are here to stop the Mariner East 2 pipeline. If you have a passion for fighting energy extraction and infrastructure and believe in preserving the forests and rivers of Appalachia, come and join us in the valley this spring and summer.
Get in touch with us:
whitepineresist[at]riseup.net
resistsunocopa.com
facebook.com/resistsunocopa
Computer Literacy and Defense
from Facebook
Computer literacy & defense
“skillshare with demonstrations
beginner subjects included but not limited to: feeling comfortable with your OS (operating system), understanding the way your computer fits together, RAM vs. ROM, computer maintenance & hygiene, password strength.
intermediate subjects we can introduce and demonstrate if people are interested: VPN (Virtual Private Network), PGP-encrypted email, introduction to the math that crypto is made of, the limitations of Signal & Riseup.
bring a laptop if you have one.
RESOURCES:
https://riseup.net/en/security
disclaimer: not an expert, just a geek. open to breakout groups and open to co-facilitating w another geek.”
[March 19th 4 to 7PM at Wooden Shoe Books 704 South St]
Benefit-Event: Voices From Standing Rock!
from Facebook
VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINES OF STANDING ROCK,
Mothers Against METH Alliance & Red Warrior Society
DATE: Feb. 12, 2017
DOORS OPEN: 6PM
LOCATION: First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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DESCRIPTION:
We are pleased to announce that the Mothers Against METH Alliance & Red Warrior Society are traveling through Philadelphia (occupied Lenape territory) to share stories of resistance and report backs from the frontlines of Standing Rock and the fight against the Black Snake Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
Suggested donation $5-20. Funds will go to support M.A.M.A. & Red Warrior Society’s work and their tour “Ride For Resistance”. (No one will be turned away from lack of funds.)
IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT TO THE EVENT BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE to support their work and tour you can send donations via PAYPAL TO: julzzzzrich@gmail.com
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GENERAL PROGRAM:
PRESENTATION FROM M.A.M.A. AND RED WARRIOR SOCIETY
Julz Rich (Lakota Tribe), founder of Mothers Against METH Alliance (M.A.M.A.) and member Red Warrior Society
Victor Puertas (Yagua Nation), member of the Red Warrior Society.
INTRODUCTION / Q&A FACILITATOR
Liz Ellis (Peoria Tribe), historian and member of Philly with Standing Rock / Philly NoDAPL
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ABOUT:
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Mothers Against METH Alliance (M.A.M.A.) out of the Pine Ridge Reservation in so called South Dakota has been fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline from the very beginning alongside with the RED WARRIOR SOCIETY. They are strongly building resistance to colonization in the many forms in which it manifests––in the Black Snake pipelines and addiction in both bodies and minds–wherever resource extraction is imposed onto their land and their people. They see the ways that colonization has attacked them, but as they state: “Our Warriors Are Strong, OUR ARROWS ARE SHARP.” —
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Julz Rich — is the founder of Mothers Against METH Alliance (M.A.M.A.) out of Pine Ridge. She is a Lakota Grandmother who works to rid the presence of meth on the reservation. She also founded the MAMA camp at Standing Rock to provide shelter and safety for mothers and children at the camp. She and her loving family are fierce land-defenders who have resisted the first proposed tar sands mine in the (so called) U.S., on Ute territory/Utah. She organizes educational prevention workshops in schools and the community, exposes dealers and meth houses, and all night patrols to give youth safe rides home at night.
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Victor Puertas — is a member of the Yagua nation in so called Peru. He is a fierce land and water protector who has been active in direct action mobilization against tar sands mining in Ute territory/Utah and has provided sustained solidarity to Lakota, Diné and other indigenous, anti-colonial and anti-border imperialist struggles.
IWW GDC Tour Picket Training in Philadelphia
from Facebook
. Picket/Direct Action Training- The Industrial Workers of the World-General Defense Committee’s Picket Training, developed to help people strategically think through and plan pickets, protests, and other direct actions. Focuses on effective planning and threat assessments, thinking through goals and the right tactics for them, the roles in a picket line or action, and how to counter common threats. The training includes some role-playing, as well as group discussion, and work sheets planning action strategies for different scenarios and locations.
[February 6 from 5pm to 9pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
Films at LAVA Library Tomorrow
from Instagram
Tomorrow we’re screening documentary on the Quebec student strike of 2012 and an interview with radicals about gentrification. 5 to 8pm wednesday come out! (address in bio) [4134 Lancaster Av]
Benefit Show for PHL Autonomous Anti-Repression Fund
from Facebook
Philly Antifa presents a fundraiser for the PHL Autonomous Anti-Repression Fund.
https://phlautonomousantirepression.wordpress.com/
“The PHL Autonomous Anti-Repression Fund is a resource for people in Philadelphia fighting against racism, cisheterosexism, and all other forms of control and exploitation. The state criminalizes actions that threaten to change the status quo, especially actions taken by already marginalized populations, people who are unaffiliated with activist organizations, and people going on the offensive to get free. We provide support for those actions in particular.
Building infrastructure to sustain resistance is especially crucial today, as those in power increase their efforts to shut down dissent and direct struggle. Your contributions to the PHL Autonomous Anti-Repression Fund will allow people to take on bolder and riskier actions in spite of ongoing state repression, and will help inspire and sustain effective action against domination and exploitation.”
$5 bucks, no one turned away but boneheads and similar shitstains. There’ll be food and drink for sale. If you can’t make it, the link above has other ways to donate.
The Guests
https://www.facebook.com/theguests000/
Haz Lo Correcto
https://www.facebook.com/hazlocorrectorips/
Cornelius the Third
https://www.facebook.com/corneliusthe3rd/
Complex
Yung Nila
[February 4 from 7 to 11PM at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Av]
Lava Space Benefit Cypher with Pinkwash, Ronnie Vega and More!
from Facebook
LAVA Space is a community library and event space in Philadelphia where people meet, perform, create, collaborate and rise up. In our efforts to make the space as safe and as functional as possible, we’re raising money to fix it up a little. On January 28, noise rock geniuses Pinkwash will be playing a cypher for Philly MC’s Anili Mars, Kahlil Ali and Ronnie Vega. DJ Kilamanzego will also be rocking the house.
This will be the first of what we hope to be a monthly collaboration and fundraising event to make sure that LAVA can stay open, safe and available for everyone as a source of creativity and community.
AniLi Mars
https://soundcloud.com/anilimars
Kahlil Ali
https://soundcloud.com/kahlilali
Ronnie Vega
https://soundcloud.com/ronnievega
Kilamanzego
https://soundcloud.com/zeegystardust
Pinkwash
https://pinkwash.bandcamp.com/
Doors at 7, Music at 8
$5-20
If you can’t make it to the show, but would still like to donate to efforts to improve the library and event space, stay tuned. We’ll have a page up soon for that.
Philly Antifa Presents: An Anti-Fascist’s Guide to the Alt-Right
from Facebook
The alt-right (alternative right) has gotten a lot of attention over the past few months for its ties with Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and incoming administration, and for its white nationalist attacks on mainstream conservatism. Alt-rightists present themselves as hip and irreverent, and have skillfully used online memes to repackage supremacist ideology. This event will discuss the alt-right’s main political themes and tactics, major players, internal debates, relationship with the Trump campaign and incoming administration, and strengths and weaknesses.
Matthew Lyons has been studying right-wing politics for over 25 years. He writes for the radical anti-fascist website Three Way Fight and is co-author with Chip Berlet of Right-Wing Populism in America (Guilford Press, 2000).
[January 28 from 2 to 5PM at Wooden Shoe Books 704 South St]
Trans prisoner letter writing
from Facebook
January 22, 2017 will be the SECOND annual Trans Prisoner Day of Action: an international day of action in solidarity with trans prisoners.
More info @ International Day of Trans Prisoner Solidarity / www.transprisoners.net
In Philly we will be holding space for a letting writing night/event jawn, centered on trans prisoners in PA. Information about specific prisoners, and their struggles inside, will be provided by Hearts on a Wire. Everyone should totally check out Hearts and read their newsletter, made by and for trans prisoners.
*Art materials and postage will also be provided.*
Please come though and:
– Send a letter/art to someone (it is lonely and any letter/art is appreciated)
– Learn about a specific trans person on the inside.
– Start a new pen pal relationship, checking in with yourself truthfully and honesty on your capacity to commit to that.
– Write another letter to an existing pen pal you have.
– Talk with others about your experience supporting trans people on the inside.
– Meet other people and talk about projects we’re involved in.
Email event organizers to get involved or suggest materials/zines to share:
cass: cass.struggle@gmail.com / Brynn Cassidy West
Letha: l.muthkimball@gmail.com / not on fb
(it’s best to email us both)
[January 22 5pm to 7pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
Anti-Authoritarian Assembly
from Facebook
A second post-election assembly has been called for this Saturday. This is an opportunity to hear about new and ongoing projects, report back on events, share information and deepen analyses and strategies as we prepare for Trump’s inauguration and move forward into the new year.
Since this is an anti-authoritarian assembly, it will not provide a platform for political parties. Additionally, the assembly will not provide space for discussions of political or economic reform. Displays of oppressive behavior will be confronted and opposed.
This assembly is not a decision-making body. It is a space to increase coordination, communication and discuss what we would like to see in the future.
This is an open assembly, please help maintain a culture of security, as we cannot promise a cop and snitch free environment.
LAVA is a wheelchair-accessible space (with a small ramp to enter) and has an ADA approved, gender-neutral bathroom.
Saturday, January 14
3:30pm
LAVA Space
4134 Lancaster Ave
Winter Cook-In and Reading and Visual Art Reception and Benefit
from Facebook
FOOD! FRIENDS! READERS! VISUAL ART!
Bundle up your winter britches and come out to South Philly for food, readers, visual art and music!
This event will be an occasion for people to fill their bellies, meet or re-connect with each other, check out some visual art pieces, and listen to some next level readers who will open up perspectives and spark discussions about what’s to be done in the present moment as well as the immediate and long-term future. There will be an open mic at the end of the readings for people to present their writings or thoughts, either prepared beforehand, in response to the readers, or thought up on the spot.
There will be food with vegan and gluten-free options. Just bring some money$ – no one will be turned away for lack of funds but there is a suggested donation of $5+ which will go toward legal fees for anti-inauguration protesters on January 20.
This is the first of what we hope will be more events which will take place both here and in other places across the city.
Food and art reception begins at 11am, readings start at 1pm sharp.
We unfortunately live in a world where this does not go without saying: This event will be held in a safer space – ableism, homophobia, misogyny, racism, transphobia, and other oppressive language or behavior will be confronted and their vessels booted.
Accessibility: Everything will take place on the first floor, which has a bathroom. There are two steps into the front door and people available to assist folks who need help getting in. If you have a question or feel that something more should be mentioned here, feel free to message a host! ♥
[January 14 11am to 4pm, readings at 1pm South Philly contact january14benefit@gmail for address]
Confronting Fascism in the Age of Trump
from Facebook
November 8th served as a wake-up call to just about everyone regarding the dire state of our political situation with the election of Trump as the president. The neo-Nazi “alt-right” has become emboldened. They have demonstrated this not only by political appointments, speaker events, and victory celebrations; but also on the streets with an uptick in acts of hate including vandalism, harassment, and physical assaults. Please join us as we discuss an antifascist perspective on the state of things today and where we go from here in the fight against fascism. We will also discuss the variety of tactics that have been used in the struggle against fascism in the past, and what you can do to get involved.
[January 8 from 1PM to 4PM at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
