Orlando: Public Candlelight Vigil

City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States

The City of Houston will host a public candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the Orlando shooting rampage.   7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Houston City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX  77002 ***ALL ARE WELCOME*** In another sign of respect and support, Houston City Hall will be lit with LGBT pride colors […]

Peace Camp Potluck

First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United States

This is a potluck for the friends and families of Peace Camp, and an opportunity to learn more about it and talk with people involved with the camp.

Kombucha and Fermented Drinks

Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood , Houston, TX

Want to learn to make homemade Kombucha and Wild Fermented root drinks like Ginger Beer, Turmeric Beer, and Sunchoke Beer? They are all fermented to be full of probiotics (healthy gut!), non-alcoholic (less than .5 percent), and simple to make.

$40

Restorative Justice Houston Meeting

RJ - Oldhaven 7801 Oldhaven St, Houston, TX, United States

Hello all, This Saturday 6/18 we meet from 12 to 1:30 at 7801 Oldhaven St, 77074. Bring snacks as you like. As a preview of our discussion, meetings from now on will likely take place at different community spaces around the city to engage more people and truly make the organization a Collaborative. We are […]

Annual Juneteenth Ally Award BBQ Lunch

Pecore Hall at St. Stephens Episcopal Church 1800 Sul Ross, Houston, TX, United States

The Center for the Healing of Racism Presents
The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Bar-B-Que Luncheon THE COLOR OF FORGIVENESS

$50.00

55 Cross Vigil

Harris County Criminal Justice Center 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX, United States

Since 2009, 55 people have died in the Harris County jail because they couldn't afford bail.
That is NOT right. That is NOT just.
77% of people in the Harris County jail are there because they can't afford a bail of $5,000 or less.

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United States

This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.

* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29

Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon, Houston

This summer, bring your friends, family and a blanket – and the Rothko Chapel will supply the music. Spend one Thursday a month at the Chapel, exploring the Americas through music with "Summer Sounds on the Plaza." The indigenous cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America will all be honored and celebrated in performances.

$10

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at S.H.A.P.E. Harambee Bldg

S.H.A.P.E. Harambee Building on Almeda 3903 Almeda, Houston, TX, United States

This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.

* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29

The International Day of AL_QUDS

post oak and westhiemer 2521 Post Oak Blvd, Houston

The Quds Day is a universal day. It is not an exclusive day for Quds itself. It is a day for the oppressed to rise and stand up against the arrogant. Let stand united with all the humans of conscience including the jews, the christians and the muslims to show support for the innocent civilian […]

HPJC Peace Potluck 2016

First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United States

Bring a dish to share with other peace, justice, and environmental activists, and plan on having a relaxed time enjoying all the great food. Share literature about your organization and its activities, and tell everyone about your upcoming events. Children are welcome.

Campaign, give face and name to political prisoners of Mexico

Student Center South, room 219, second floor. 4455 University Dr., Houston, TX

Nestora Salgado speaks to members of the university community about abuses of power by the Mexican authorities and law enforcement agencies that have left hundreds missing and prisoners. Nestora is touring the United States in her Campaign to give  face and name to the prisoners. Prisoners are not a statistic but are real people with […]

Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Walagante

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon, Houston

This summer, bring your friends, family and a blanket – and the Rothko Chapel will supply the music.

Spend one Thursday a month at the Chapel, exploring the Americas through music with "Summer Sounds on the Plaza."

The indigenous cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America will all be honored and celebrated in performances.

$10

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Cameron Retreat Center

Cameron Retreat Center 2402 Holcombe, Houston, TX, United States

This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.

* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29

Event Series RFK: A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy

RFK: A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy

Main Street Theater 2540 Times Blvd., Houston

At Main Street Theater we are currently running 2 plays that have, sadly, turned out to be incredibly timely with all that seems to be falling apart in our world:

RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy and Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-A** Wit of Molly Ivins. (The shows run in repertory, alternating days) through August 14.

36$ – 39$

Kashmir cries for justice

2521 Post Oak Blvd, Houston

According to Amnesty International, as of June 2015 no member of the Indian security forces has been tried in civil courts for thousands of human rights violations committed against the oppressed people of Kashmir in the past three decades. We appeal to the people of conscience to join hands to hold the Government of India […]

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Emerson UU Church

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.

* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29

Transition Houston Meeting! Tuesday, August 2nd – Growing Food in Uncommon Places

Haven's Center 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United States

Do you or someone you know live in a food desert? How can we bring quality food to our communities? Join us to learn more about Rob Finley, a Guerrilla Gardener who serves the community by teaching people the power of growing your own food. We’ll also hear how youth from Houston’s East End Green […]

August “Take Action” Event

Central Market Community Room 3815 Westheimer, Houston

Please attend Free and open to the public; Amnesty international Houston’s "Take Action" Event !  Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Central Market Community Room (3815 Westheimer) Food, Drink & Information re: the 10 initiatives we defend and support! Meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally and globally ! For […]

Free