IWW GDC Tour Picket Training in Philadelphia

  • January 31, 2017 9:38 pm

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

  • January 31, 2017 9:36 pm

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

  • January 28, 2017 3:31 am

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!

  • January 21, 2017 11:56 am

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

  • January 21, 2017 3:36 am

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

  • January 15, 2017 10:25 am

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

  • January 9, 2017 12:52 pm

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

  • January 9, 2017 11:24 am

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

  • January 1, 2017 2:41 pm

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]

Movies at LAVA Library

  • December 28, 2016 2:09 am

from Instagram

movies at library tomorrow. puerto rican liberation and french youth rebellion on the menu. come by!

[Dec 28 from 5pm to 8pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]

Coconut Revolution at LAVA Library

  • December 20, 2016 2:40 pm

from Instagram

this wednesdays we’re watching coconut revolution! a documentary about decolonization, environmental destruction and revolution. as always it’s from 5pm to 8pm at LAVA

[December 21 at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Av]

Benefit for the Ghost Ship Fire on December 16th

  • December 13, 2016 7:27 pm

From Facebook

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Details:

in light of recent events, we are gathering to show our support for the victiims of the tragic fire at ghost ship and their community. one hundred percent of proceeds will go directly
here https://www.youcaring.com/firevictimsofoaklandfiredec232016-706684
& here https://www.transassistance.org/oakland-donations

doors will open at 8 and we will have a giant potluck style meal prepared. feel free to bring a dish to contribute. will be vegan / gluten free friendly.
vegan Za provided by blackbird

DJs at 9 / live at 10
***performances by***

Profligate
Isolde Touch
Tether
F1k (Baltimore)
Plastic Ivy (formerly Einzelnen)
Modified (Mark Johnson & Lance Simmons)
w00dy
Hero/Victim
Philiac (mems Banned Books / Neolibz)
Oniochalasia (mems SCC)

***DJ sets by***
Deflector
Cc

**visuals provided by**
Oceans of Fantasy

suggested donation is 10 dollars / 15 if you’re coming for dinner
no one turned away for less (or more_

this is in west, not at borks, if you need the address ask me, virginia, someone playing or someone you know who is attending.

Occupy and Arab Spring Movies at LAVA Library

  • December 12, 2016 2:12 am

from Instagram

next wed come watch short movies about occupy and the arab spring during library. come hang! open hours is 5pm to 8pm every wed.

[December 14 5PM to 8PM at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Av]

Nonviolence Ain’t What It Used To Be

  • December 9, 2016 5:57 pm

from Facebook

A talk and discussion with AK Press author Shon Meckfessel

US social movements face many challenges. One of their most troublesome involves the question of nonviolence. Civil disobedience and symbolic protest have characterized many struggles in the US since the Civil Rights era, but conditions have changed. Corporate media has consolidated, the police have militarized, dissent has been largely co-opted and institutionalized, but the strategic tools radicals employ haven’t necessarily kept pace. Our narratives, borrowed from movements of the past, are falling short.

Nonviolence Ain’t What It Used to Be maps emerging, more militant approaches that are developing to fill the gap, from Occupy to Black Lives Matter. It offers new angles on a seemingly intractable debate, introducing ideas that carve out a larger middle-ground between camps in order to chart an effective path forward.

More info about the book: https://www.akpress.org/nonviolence-ain-t-what-it-used-to-be.html
[December 16 from 7pm to 9pm at Wooden Shoe 704 South St]

Documentary Screenings at LAVA Library

  • December 6, 2016 1:01 pm

from Instagram

this wednesday we watching 2 short documentaries. one about the attica prison uprising and one about anti-fascists in sweden. as usual we’ll have free literature, internet, and music. come thru!

[December 7 from 5PM to 8PM at LAVA Library 4134 Lancaster Ave]