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Expressions of Hope: United Against Hate Poetry Slam

Wednesday • Sept 25 • 6 – 7 PM • All Ages • FREEThe Diversity Center • 1117 Soquel Ave • Santa Cruz • Wheelchair accessible Expressions of Hope: A Poetry Slam, hosted by The Diversity Center is a platform for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to express their thoughts, feelings, and visions for healing, love, peace, authenticity, and safety.WhetherContinue reading “Expressions of Hope: United Against Hate Poetry Slam”

Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance

Fri Aug 30 & Sat Aug 31  • 8 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • $5 – $20 Sliding ScaleTannery Arts Center, Indexical Studio #119 • 1050 River St • Santa Cruz Santa Cruz-based artists Infinite Yayah and Thomas Sage Pedersen premiere a new interdisciplinary work,  ‘Shapes & Sounds of Freedom,’ featuring film, musical performance, and dance by choreographer and dancer MichaContinue reading “Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance”

“Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion

Saturday  • August 24 • 2:00 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • By Donation Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz The Resource Center For Nonviolence (RCNV) invites the community to a special screening of “Where the Olive Trees Weep,” a documentary that provides a profound look into the lives of Palestinian farmers amidContinue reading ““Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion”

MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th

a Series of Documentary Films Focused on Chicano Culture, Local Activism, Media Representation, and Mass Incarceration & Policing NEXT FILM : 13th (Watch Trailer Here)Monday • August 19 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • FREE315 Main St, Ste 205 • Watsonville  MILPA’s Doc Watch is a series of documentary film screenings throughout the summer at their Watsonville office intendedContinue reading “MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th”

9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration

Sunday • Aug 18 • 11 AM – 4 PM YWCA  • 340 E. Beach St • Watsonville •Wheelchair accessible • FREE Come enjoy the 9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration!  There will be local artists, vendors, and food booths plus local LGBTQ+ organizations and great entertainment all afternoon. The Kick-off march starts at 11:30 AM at the YWCA, 340 E Beach St, Watsonville. Continue reading “9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration”