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Events

Moira Marquis May 16

Spoon Jackson has been in prison for 47 years. He recently released an album of spoken word poetry.

TUESDAY: Battle of Algiers Screening Featuring Elaine Mokhtefi and Vijay Prashad!

By Indypendent Staff Apr 22

The classic film about guerilla warfare & counterinsurgency in 1950s Algeria is as timely as ever as Palestine fights brute colonialism.

American Jews and Palestine: Film Screening and Panel Discussion on March 23 at Starr Bar

By Indypendent Staff Mar 18

We will explore the growing movement of young American Jews battling the old guard to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel.

Indypendent to Host Gaza Film Screening and Panel Discussion Tomorrow Night at Starr Bar

By Indypendent Staff Mar 6

Join us as we hear from excellent panelists following the screening of the documentary “Born in Gaza.”

Indy to Host Cuba Conversation with Danny Valdes on Tuesday, March 5

By Indypendent Staff Feb 27

Cuban-American writer and organizer will be interviewed by The Indy’s Editor-in-Chief John Tarleton on Tuesday, March 5 starting at 7 p.m.

This is Not a Watermelon: A Brooklyn-Palestine Solidarity Event in Dialogue with Protest Art

Lara-Nour Walton Jun 1, 2023

‘Making sure we remember every possible way — through education, through music, through dance, through art — is a part of resistance.’

Police Target Weekly Open-Air Market in Sunset Park

Amba Guerguerian & Ash J Apr 7, 2023

Immigrant vendors at Plaza Tonatiuh refused to back down when NYPD confronted them on Sunday morning. They have vowed to return.

New Free Youth Camp Taught by and for Trans and Queer Artists

Eleanor J. Bader Aug 19, 2022

Artists Jesse Pallotta and Angel Glasby undertook months of planning and preparation to create this free camp for 13-19 year-olds that offers thoughtful courses on photography, portrait drawing, vogue dancing, abstract painting and more.

Is It Okay to Laugh? We Talk Comedy in a Time of Covid and Rising Fascism with Political Comedian Francesca Fiorentini

John Tarleton Feb 14, 2022

With the pandemic entering its third year in a country exhausted by a dysfunctional political system, how do we regain a healthy sense of humor to help see us through this mess?

It’s all Free! August Events Calendar

By Indypendent Staff Jul 30, 2021

It’s mid-summer and the city awaits you.