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Event details are correct at the time of publishing on this calendar. As times and venues many sometimes change, please double check event details with its organiser prior to making plans. The quality and content of events is the responsibility of the organisers. |
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June 2008 |
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Sunday, 1 June 2008, 10:30am The Richmond Filmhouse, 3 Water Lane, Richmond, TW9 1TJ, (Tube: District/North London Line Richmond ) Film: Jerusalem – East Side Story By Mohammed Alatar, Director of the acclaimed documentary “The Iron Wall”, The film will take you on a journey from 1948 to the present day exposing Israeli policies towards the city and its inhabitants. It also touches on the future of the city given that it remains a key factor in any future peace negotiations. Without Jerusalem there is no peace for either Israel or Palestine. The film will be introduced by Victoria Brittain, author and former associate foreign news editor of The Guardian. Doors open 10am Tickets: £7. More info here. |
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Sunday, 1 June 2008, 10:55—12 noon Walk in Peace: A little bit of peace, starting with yourself Please join us in a slow, silent walk in peace for peace. Held the first Sunday of every month. Most walkers agree that simply being outdoors for an hour with your own thoughts can be quite uplifting, stimulating, relaxing, who knows - everyone is different. And as there is no agenda except peace, each walker brings and takes away with them peace from their own perspective. Contact: peace@walkinpeace.co.uk for further details or visit www.walkinpeace.co.uk. |
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Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 18:30—20:00 Old Theatre, Old Building, LSE, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE Lecture: Terror and Consent: The Wars for the 21st Century With the threat of terrorism now part of the landscape of daily lives all over the world, renowned legal analyst Philip Bobbitt offers a comprehensive analysis of the struggle against terror, and what we can do to win it. In his new book Terror and Consent, Philip Bobbit argues that we are fighting these wars with weapons and concepts which though useful to us in previous conflicts have now been superseded. Bobbitt aims to provide a fundamental rethinking of most generally accepted ideas about terror in the modern world. Considering what it is and how it operates, he shows that we need to reforge the links between law and strategy to realize how the evolution of modern states, which have always produced terrorists in their own image, has now produced a globally networked terrorism. To combine humanitarian interests with strategies of intervention and above all to rethink what ‘victory’ in such a war, if it is a war, might look like – no occupied capitals, no treaties, no victory parades, but the preservation, protection and defence of human rights and of states of consent. This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, email events@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6043. If you are planning to attend this event and would like details on how to get here and what time to arrive, please refer to Coming to an event at LSE
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Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 19:00 Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH (Tube Liverpool St) Public Rally: Racism the War on Terror and the Muslim Community The "war on terror" has been a disaster for US and British foreign policy. As the situation worsens for the occupying forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, the propaganda assaults on Muslims continue unabated in the media, fuelled at every stage by politicians desperate to divert attention from their collusion in war crimes that have lead to the deaths of hundreds of thousands. Stop the War is co-ordinating a series of rallies with high profile speakers to help defend the Muslim community against this rising tide of racism. The first will be in London on June 3. Speakers include Moazzam Begg, George Galloway MP, Anan Al-Tikriti, Lindsey German, Louise Christian and David Edgar. Venue directions.
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Wednesday, 4 June to Saturday 21 June 2008 Indar Pasricha Fine Art, 22 Connaught Street, W2 2AF Art Exhibit: Resilient Spirit by Tom Young Resilient Spirit is an exhibition of oil paintings, drawings and film exploring Lebanon. With the exhibit, Young aims to express the beauty of the country's landscape, architecture and rich cultural diversity. His art explores the more problematic aspects of life in Lebanon and the tragedy of conflict. Drawings made by children in Beirut after the 2006 war will also be exhibited. For more information please visit http://www.ipcontemporary.com/tomyoung.html
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Thursday, 5 June 2008, 19:.30 Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Panel Discussion: Media Talk: Lebanon - Civil War or Ceasefire? Do recent developments in the region allow us to draw any conclusions about the future of Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Hizbollah and the wider Middle East? A discussion moderated by Mohamed Chebaro (Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya News Channel in London). With panellists: Price: £7.00; log in or register to book; more info at www.frontlineclub.com | | Tel: 020 7479 8950.
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Saturday, 7 June 2008, 18:30 for 19:00 start Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High St, W8 4PT Arab Media Watch Annual Fundraising Dinner This is the fourth annual fundraising dinner of Arab Media Watch, an independent, non-profit organisation which strives for objective coverage of Arab issues in the British media. This year's AMW award for excellence in journalism will go to Rageh Omaar, who presents the documentary series "Witness" on Al Jazeera English, is a regular columnist for the New Statesman, and a former BBC correspondent. He will attend the dinner and accept the award personally. The dinner will feature Award-winning Arab-American comedian Aron Kader, as well as speakers - Richard Beeston, foreign editor at the Times - Stephen Cole, main news anchor for Al Jazeera English - David Gardner, chief leader writer and associate editor at the Financial Times - Jonathan Steele, senior foreign correspondent and in-house columnist on international affairs for the Guardian Tickets are £90 for AMW members and £110 for non-members. For more information please visit
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Monday, 9 June 2008, 18:00 RSA, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ Lecture: Terror and Consent: The Wars for the 21st Century With the threat of terrorism now part of the landscape of daily lives all over the world, renowned legal analyst Philip Bobbitt offers a comprehensive analysis of the struggle against terror, and what we can do to win it. In his new book Terror and Consent, Philip Bobbit argues that we are fighting these wars with weapons and concepts which though useful to us in previous conflicts have now been superseded. Bobbitt aims to provide a fundamental rethinking of most generally accepted ideas about terror in the modern world. Considering what it is and how it operates, he shows that we need to reforge the links between law and strategy to realize how the evolution of modern states, which have always produced terrorists in their own image, has now produced a globally networked terrorism. To combine humanitarian interests with strategies of intervention and above all to rethink what ‘victory’ in such a war, if it is a war, might look like – no occupied capitals, no treaties, no victory parades, but the preservation, protection and defence of human rights and of states of consent. Event is free and open to the public, but advance booking is essential. Book Now. For further information, email lectures@rsa.org.uk phone 020 7451 6868 Online www.theRSA.org/events
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Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 19:00 Mander Hall, National Union of Teachers, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD (Tube Kings Cross) Organised by Another Israel, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and Jews for Justice for Palestinians, supported by National Union of Teachers. One hour run time. Entry free, no booking. Followed by discussion with Professor Avi Shlaim, Dr. Karma Nabulsi and Liran Atzmorr (Director of film). www.anotherisrael.org.uk
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Sunday, 15 June 2008, 10:00--12:00 Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AW Film and Panel Q & A: Gaza Strip Organised by Jews for Justice for Palestinians. This 2001 film is still highly relevant to Gaza today. The film speaks through the voices of children, mainly, and one extremely articulate 13-year-old in particular. The panel comprises Sara Teather, Lib Dem MP for Brent East, who has recently returned from a fact-finding visit to Gaza; Dr Husam Zomlot, First Counsellor, Palestinian General Delegation to the UK, originally from Rafah; and Yael Kahn, the Israeli Chair of Islington Friends of Yibna. Yibna was a Palestinian village whose people fled during the 1948 war and settled in a refugee camp in Gaza, named after their village. For more information, visit the website: www.littleredbutton.com/gaza/. Profits will be sent to the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme - www.gcmhp.net. Tickets are £9.90 (including booking fee) - available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/31300.
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Sunday, 15 June 2008, 16:00 Crown & Sceptre, 34 Holland Road, W14 8BA Organised by Lebanon United--an event to benefit Child of Lebanon (http://childoflebanon.free.fr/, Registered Charity No. 1090039) to fund the refurbishment of three orphanages across Lebanon. Join the third Lebanon United Pub Quiz when 'Team No Mercy' will be fighting to retain their title of Quiz 4 Lebanon Champions! Recommended team size: 5 people. Tickets: £10 - to book please email lebunitedevents@gmail.com ASAP as spaces are limited. http://www.lebunited.org
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Sunday, 15 June 2008, 17:00 Parliament Square, London (tube Westminster ) Protest: George Bush comes to the UK Time Change—stay tuned for developing information |
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Thursday, 19 June 2008, 19:30 Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1 9DQ Concert: El Farabi Concerto, Sponsored by BMG Foundation Presenting contemporary music from Arab composers alongside that of their western counterparts. The event will features works by composers from Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. The highly acclaimed Nieuw Ensemble makes its London concert debut, joined by the Lebanese Diva, Hiba Al Kawas, in new settings of her own songs arranged by Ian Gardiner. The programme also includes Tan Dun's spatial work 'Circle with four trios, conductor and audience', complete with performance instructions for the audience. Ticket Prices: £32, £27, £20, £10, available from the Box Office on 0845 890 2435
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Saturday, 21 June 2008, 19:00 Holy Cross Church, Cromer Street, London WC1H 8JU (tube: St Pancras) Midsummer Concert: Palestine Benefit Camden Abu Dis invites you to a special concert of Music from East and West. Featuring Wisam Boustany (flute), Ahmed Eriqat (oud) and the Sadaqa trio (violin and viola). Guests of honour Dr Manuel Hassassian, George Galloway, Dr Husam Zomlot, Sirat Sandouqa and the Palestinian children. Entry free, no advance booking. All proceeds to the Camden Abu Dis Friends Association for the Abu Dis children’s visit to Camden. Further information from Camden Abu Dis. |
