Youth Kickoff Event
April 28 (Friday), time TBA
DAN Space (1620 Franklin Street, Vancouver)

The launch of the Mayworks festival! Artists performing TBA...

Cuban Solidarity Night
April 29 (Saturday), time TBA
Maritime Labor Center (#10 - 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver)

Details TBA...

Carnival Against Capitalism
May 1 (Monday), 10 AM
Victory Square (Cambie & Hastings, Vancouver)

A day of action including a march, street theater and non-violent direct action. A day to commemorate the 8 hour working day and to show support for the workers rights. Organized by The Vancouver Coalition Against Corporate Globalization.

Women for Women in Afghanistan
May 1 (Monday), 6 PM
Location TBA

Zohra Rasekh of Physician for Human Rights speak of her experiences and work in Afghanistan. A presentation assessing the impact of war and Taliban rule on the Health and social well-being of women in Afghanistan, involving interviews from over 200 women in Pakistan Refugee camps and in Kabul, Afghanistan. An evening banquet, presentation and live music. Tickets are $50.00 each. All proceeds got directly to relief work and providing education in Afghanistan. Contact for information: 926-3566.

MayWorks Visual Art Exhibition Opening Night
May 2 (Monday), time TBA
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Hosted by Don Todd.

MayDay Solidarity Night
May 1 (Monday), 7 PM
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Celebrate after the march. Listen to participants recap on MayDay events. Music. Beer. Performances by The Solidarity Singers Choir.

Working Class Struggle in Latin America
May 5 (Friday), time TBA
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A public forum focusing on the effects of the neo -liberal economic model being imposed today on the peoples of Latin America and the worlds developing nations. A night of political speakers, video presentation and open discussion for all interested participants. Presented by Coalition of Solidarity With Peoples in the Struggle.

Musikal Resistance
May 6 (Saturday), 7-11 PM, sliding scale tickets at door
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Electronic music and avant-garde performance in a revolutionary context. An evening of videos, speakers, literature, cheap beer. Organized by the Shrum Tribe Collective and the Marginalized Workers Action League.

Youth Driven Youth Action Conference
May 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday), times TBA
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Presented by The Environmental Youth Alliance. A two day conference on change within our urban environment.

After a Century of Imperialism
May 7 (Sunday), 7-9 PM, free
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A series of public forums presented by International of Hope. An opportunity to consider neo-liberal globalization as US led imperialism. This discussion involves achievements regionally and globally of MayDay, analyzing alliance building and achievements in past and present movements for change.

Hush Grrlz Hush
May 8 (Monday), 7-10 PM, free
Vancouver East Cultural Center (1895 Venables, Vancouver)

The Owners of the two oldest professions. Musical performance.

Strike Solidarity
May 13 (Saturday), time TBA
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Join projectionists, Cupe local, and The Calgary Herald newspaper strikers and supporters.

Public Forum on the Status of the Working Class Struggle
May 14 (Sunday), 7-9 PM, free
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A public forum presented by International of Hope, discussing the participation of trade unions in mass movements from 1998 - 2000 both locally and internationally.

Public Forum on U.S. Domination
May 21 (Sunday), 7-9 PM, free
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A public forum presented by International of Hope. Discussing US domination in Yugoslavia, Philippines, and the US agenda behind IMF/WB, NAFTA to FTAA. A forum exposing the consequences of imperialism and the status of the anti-imperialist struggle.

Revolutions in the Working Class: Video Night
May 22 (Monday), 7-10 PM, by donation
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

Presented by the Marginalized Workers Action League. Videos TBA...

EF&N-PQ Performance
May 27 (Saturday), 8 PM, $10 or pay what you can
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A concert by Euphoniously Feminist and Non-Performing Quintet. EF&N-PQ has been singing for over twenty years, on picket lines and at rallies and demonstrations. Their music tells of women's lives, labor struggles, and movements of peace, justice, and a greener world. Active participation in singing songs is welcome.

Breaking Ground Towards an Empowered Filipino Community
May 27 (Saturday), time TBA
Location TBA

A powerful live performance around the issues and barriers facing the Filipino community, especially new immigrants, migrant workers, women and youth, in successfully integrating in to Canadian society.

Public Forum on Building the Anti-Imperialist Struggle
May 28 (Sunday), 7-9 PM, free
La Quena (1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)

A public forum presented by International of Hope, discussing national and international points of struggle and movement strategies for Canada.