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Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Basic Workshop
TBD Houston, TX, United StatesAVP is dedicated to reducing violence: on the streets, at work, in schools, in homes, and in relationships everywhere
AVP provides tools for creative, nonviolent resolution to conflicts used by peace workers such as Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jesus of Nazareth, and many others
The Basic AVP Workshop is fun and empowers personal growth—an interactive, intensive,
2½-day experience that hones interpersonal conflict-resolution skills. Experiential exercises, small groups, and one-to-one interactions build community and trust around the themes of:
$75
Grounds for Amnesty
nook cafe 4701 calhoun rd ste 150, Houston, United StatesAn open mic and open house for those who want the opportunity to learn about human rights activities going on in Houston Texas. The event in mainly hosted by Amnesty Houstin. There is going to be free refreshment at Nooks Cafe. So come mingle
Solidarity with Anti-fascist Prisoners & J20 Defendants
Solidarity Houston 6733 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesSolidarity with Anti-fascist Prisoners & J20 (Inaugural Protest) Defendants Tuesday, July 25th, 7pm Solidarity Houston 6733 Harrisburg Blvd hosted by Houston Anarchist Black Cross https://www.facebook.com/events/1568923629818647/ Join us for short films, snacks, and discussion – and send cards to folks behind bars. July 25 is the annual International Day of Solidarity with Anti-Fascist Prisoners! July 20-27 […]
Free
Progressive Movie Night
Join the Houston Communist Party for our monthly Progressive Movie Night! This month our feature film will be Sergei Eisenstein's classic, "Battleship Potemkin". When they are fed rancid meat, the sailors on the Potemkin revolt against their harsh conditions. Led by Vakulinchuk (Aleksandr Antonov), the sailors kill the officers of the ship to gain their […]
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Houston Anarchist Book Fair
MECA 1900 Kane St., Houston, United StatesAnnouncing the 2017 Houston Anarchist Bookfair! On Sunday September 24, 2017, Houston Anarchist Black Cross will host a one-day convergence to network, grow, and celebrate anarchist and anti-authoritarian projects in Texas and the surrounding region. Join us for books, workshops, and discussion to celebrate and expand our southern radical communities of resistance!
Free
Rescheduled: A Dialogue about “Tears We Cannot Stop”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesWorking as a white ally against racism is hard but not impossible. One thing that doesn’t help is saying “I don’t see color.” The failure to see color only benefits white America. A world without color is a world without racial debt. Help the Center for the Healing of Racism develop better allies […]
Free. Donations encouraged. RSVP required.
Cycle for Hope
Define: Body & Mind 2518 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX, United StatesCanCare will be having our Cycle for Hope event on Saturday, November 11th at DEFINE body and mind. This is a fun-filled 45-minute cycle ride for a great cause, where participates can ride in honor or memory of a loved one who has battled cancer. This unique workout experience and exciting upbeat atmosphere will have you enjoying exercise like never before!
$30 – $250
Healing America Together
Houston Baptist University, Dunham Theater 7502 Fondren Road, HoustonFree and open to the public:
You are invited you to a special Healing America Together event in Houston on March 3:
If you have even a slight interest in learning about the health virtues of a plant-based diet, the health of our planet, or how diet can promote peace, please consider attending.
Promotion of this event is largely through local grass-roots volunteer efforts. Please forward this invitation to others for us.
Healing America Presenters: Dr. T. Colin Campbell (author of the China Study and the father of “nutritional science”) and his son Nelson Campbell (Founder and CEO of Plantpure Nation)
Free
HPJC Benefit w David Rovics, Deconstruction Crew, & Rob Mungle
Dan Electros Guitar Bar 1031 E 24th St, HoustonBenefit concert for Houston Peace and Justice Center featuring radical singer songwriter David Rovics, radical rockers Torry Mercer and Deconstruction Crew, along with the cutting edge political stand-up of comedian Rob Mungle. This is an early show at the historical Dan Electro's Guitar Bar. Doors at 8pm, music at 8:30.
Pay What You Want
Academy Award Winner Sean Penn: ‘Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’
The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas St., 2nd floor, HoustonThe World Affairs Council of Greater Houston and Brazos Bookstore present Sean Penn, discussing his new novel, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. This is a ticketed event. Doors open at 6:45pm and the event begins at 7:30pm. This event will take place at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. There will be a cash bar.
From legendary film icon Penn comes a scorching, darkly funny novel about Bob Honey—a modern American man, entrepreneur, and part-time assassin. Tickets are $27.00 plus tax to admit one person. and include entry for one and a hardcover copy of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. You must have a ticket in hand or held at Will Call in order to enter. You may pick up your copy of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff after release date March 27 or at the event on April 4. If you cannot attend the event, please pick up your unclaimed book by two weeks from the event date (April 18). Books will be pre-signed with book plates; there will be NO SIGNING AFTERWARD.
$27.00
Indivisible Houston Resistance Carnival
Dan Electros Guitar Bar 1031 E 24th St, HoustonCome out and join us for the first ever Resistance Carnival. Get ready for Games, Crazy Contests, Photo Booths and our Exclusive Dunk An Activist Tank.
Get to know your fellow resistance fighters better and spend a fun family friendly afternoon getting recharged.
See you under the big top!!!!
2018 Brew at the Zoo
Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonBrew at the Zoo highlights some of the best beers from Texas and surrounding areas. As you sip, you can stroll through parts of the Houston Zoo and check out some of your favorite animals. See special presentations with our elephants, jaguars, sea lions, and more. Step into Kipp Aquarium, Carruth Natural Encounters, and the Reptile & Amphibian House for Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66.
Music and entertainment will delight you as you sample a variety of refreshing beers. Additional beer sample passports will be available for purchase during the night. Plus, enjoy live music by local artists and participate in our special animal-themed Trivia Gone Wild for a chance to win exclusive Zoo prizes! Pub-style grub will also be available for purchase throughout the event.
$25 – $45
Houston Pride Festival and Parade 2018
City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States2018 marks 40 Years of Pride in the city of Houston. Join us in Downtown Houston where our very own "Stonewall" occurred in 1977 as thousands protested against Anita Bryant's anti-gay campaign.
This event is ADMISSION FREE and open to the public to attend/watch and open to the public (no age limit). No tickets are necessary except for the VIP Parade area. There are no tickets necessary for general admission.
For VIP Parade Tickets: pridehouston.org/vip
The Houston Pride Festival® and Houston Pride Parade® are at the center of the Celebration with an attendance of over 700,000 people every year from all over the world. Come and join all of the LGBT Community in celebrating who we are as a people and how much more we still need to FIGHT FOR.
Benefit Concert for Peace Camp featuring the band Traveler
Bohemeo's Cafe & Coffeeshop 708 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX, United StatesWe hope you can join us for this benefit for Houston Peace Camp, a day camp for kids that fosters an understanding of peace, justice, and environmental awareness.
All proceeds go toward helping this very special program.
Suggested Donation
Free Comedy Theater + Disaster Auction = The Perfect Night Out
Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX, United StatesThis fun, FREE event is part theater, part auction – and all help for hurricane victims. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel hope, you’ll experience the world class comedy of Ted & Co TheaterWorks…
Come prepared to laugh out loud, to bid on auction items (part of the performance), and to lend your support to a cause close to all our hearts: All funds raised will benefit the work of Mennonite Disaster Service restoring homes and hope for those affected by natural disaster. MDS is currently working in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, helping those affected by the 2017 hurricanes.
Free
Kick-off of Mahatma Gandhi Sesquicentennial Yearlong Celebration
Asia Society of Houston 1370 Southmore Blvd., HoustonMahatma Gandhi, apostle of peace and non-violence, demonstrated to the world the effectiveness of non-violent means for bringing about profound social changes and lasting peace.
Mahatma Gandhi Library is pleased to announce the Kick-off event of the yearlong celebration of Gandhi Sesquicentennial (150th birthday) which falls on October 2, 2019!
$5
2018 HPJC Peacemaker Awards Dinner & Auction
Crowne Plaza River Oaks 2712 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United StatesPlease join us as we celebrate our National and Local Peacemaker Award Recipients!
Our National Peacemaker Award will be awarded to Chuck Collins, author and co-founder of Wealth for Common Good. Our Local Peacemaker Award recipients are Dr. Gerald Horne, Children's Prison Arts Project, and the Houston chapter of United We Dream.
$100
Traffic Stop: A Routine Encounter Takes a Bad Turn
The Hobby School Civitas Project presents this award-winning HBO Documentary on the story of Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, who is stopped for a routine traffic violation that escalates into a dramatic arrest.
Free
Healthcare for All Holiday Party
Star Pizza 2111 Norfolk St., HoustonCome mingle with Healthcare for All Texas members, newbies welcome! Watch funny videos of comedians mocking U.S. Healthcare system and related social justice issues and try your hand at trivia for prizes. Learn about actions, meetups and activities we are planning for next year and enjoy fabulous pizza!
Free