As you know, March 19th will mark the beginning of the 6th year of the illegal U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join CODEPINKers and activists from all over the country at these creative actions in the coming week. Some of those events are highlighted below. For a complete list of events and actions you can email or call CodePink directly.
CODEPINK Contact Info and The Pink House Address:
The Pink House 712 5th St, NE between G & H St, NE
Metro: Red line to Union Station, a five block walk from there
Contact: dc@codepinkalert.org or call 202.290.1301 for more info
Events this Sun, March 16th – Sun, March 23rd:
Sunday, March 16th at Noon:
Orientation - Work Party at the Pink House
Find out what's planned for the upcoming week of powerful actions and help create visuals!
Sunday night, March 16th, 7:00pm - Midnight
Peace Party at Busboys and Poets!
Metro: U St, Busboys is at the corner of 14th and V
This should be a super event! I encourage to come on out!
Join CODEPINK and other peace activists to thank the Iraqi Vets for their Winter Soldier testimonies, gear up for actions for the 5th anniversary of the war, and celebrate peace in a time of war. Dancing, singing, poetry, inspiring words from frontline peace activists!
Tuesday, March 18th from Noon – 2:00pm:
Restore the Constitution Action!
Meet at the National Archives Metro
700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Tuesday, March 18th Evening Event at Busboys and Poets
Metro: U St, Busboys is at the corner of 14th and V St
Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping
Rev Billy comes to Washington on the anniversary of Shock and Awe with his preacher message of "Peacealuyah! Congress, Stop Shopping for War!"
Tuesday, March 18th at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St, NW
Metro: U St, African American Civil War Memorial Exit
Evening We Care Hip Hop Concert
Featuring: Saigon, Mia X, Mambo Sauce, Wise Intelligent, Uncalled 4 Experience, GRIME, Rebel Diaz, Sess 4-5, Akir, Emoni Fela, Head-Roc and more!
Pre-Concert Party in front of the 9:30 Club starting at 6:00pm, Doors at 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 Tickets can be purchased online at:
www.930.com (highly recommended) or at the box office
Wednesday, March 19th:
Direct Action on the 5th anniversary of the war in Iraq
Contact CodePink directly for details on the Actions for that day
Wednesday, March 19th from 7:00-9:00
Weekly Potluck and Rock and Roll Party!
Potluck will be at The Pink House
Around 9:00pm, those left standing will make their way to the Rock and Roll Hotel for a dance party!
Thursday March 20 - Sunday March 23
Split this Rock Poetry Festival
Celebrate poetic resistance to war with workshops and performances. Full schedule at: http://www.splitthisrock.org/schedule.html
Poets of note for CodePink:
Thursday, March 20th at 8:00pm
Poetry Reading by Alix Olson
Bell Multicultural High School
3101 16th Street, NW
Close to the Columbia Heights Metro, yellow or green line
Also accessible by bus, S2 or S4 to 16th and Irving St, NW
Friday, March 21st at 5:00 pm
Poetry Reading by Ishle Park
Bell Multicultural High School
Note: If you want to connect with a CodePinker there,
call poet activist pinkster Lori at 317-902-8221
CODEPINK DC: http://www.codepinkdc.org/
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