online & in-person
IN PRAISE OF WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM
ORGANISER: Collaborative group of local and global activists
Email: wlfyork2023@gmail.com
When: Tuesday 7th March | 17:30-19:30
Where: Hybrid event. (in-person) Room LMBO30/31, Law and Management Building, University of York Campus East, YO10 5GD. https://bit.ly/UoYdirections (online) Zoom.
Cost: Free. (in-person) Book if possible, but you are welcome to turn up without booking. (online) Essential to book to receive the Zoom link. Book on Eventbrite shorturl.at/osxCZ Booking closes 16:00, 7th March.
Access: (in-person) Wheelchair accessible, hearing loop, accessible toilet. (online) Those Zooming-in are encouraged to participate creatively; email us if you would like support with this, and we’ll do our best to help.
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an evening of solidarity with Iranian women! We then move to a performance art gallery including interactive choreography, pictures, and fighting symbol displays for addressing themes of women’s rights and female resistance. Every visitor in-person or online is a potential performer in this gallery. For more information about what will happen, please see the Eventbrite site shorturl.at/osxCZ or email us. The planned speaker, Dr. Leili Galehdaran, is no longer able to join us, and we’ll give more details of this change at the start of the event.
Let’s gather in solidarity to make change happen!
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online & in-person
YORK SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC: SOLIDARITY!
ORGANISER: Rose Drew, York Spoken Word
Email: yorkspokenword@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.yorkspokenword.org.uk
When: Tuesday 7th March | 19:30-22:00
Where: Hybrid event. (in-person) Conservatory, Exhibition Pub, Bootham, YO30 7BW. (online) Zoom.
Cost: Free. (in-person) Turn up on the day to perform your poem (by 7pm recommended) or to listen. (online) Zoom slots limited so please email yorkspokenword@yahoo.co.uk as soon as possible to secure one.
Access: (in-person) Wheelchair access to conservatory, blue badge parking in nearby Bootham Row. Sorry no disabled loo. (online) Sorry, Zoom automated captions not available.
DESCRIPTION: We’re facing climate chaos, but consequences vary across class & country. In the ‘cost of living’ crisis, we’re “all in this together”, except, not really. Our open mic meets monthly. During Lockdown, we went on Zoom and have stayed hybrid (Zoom slots limited). Please bring up to 4 mins of poetry, prose, song, on feminism, activism, and solidarity in the face of increasing authoritarian rule. We welcome new and established writers.
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in-person
FEMINIST FILM CLUB
ORGANISER: media co-op
Email: hello@mediaco-op.net
Tel: 07745 624511
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themediacoop
Twitter: @mediaco_op
When: Tuesday 7th March | 12:00-13:00
Where: Marriott Room, York Explore, Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS. https://exploreyork.org.uk/york-explore
Cost: Free. Book at https://yiww-feminist-film-club.eventbrite.co.uk or phone for help. Walk-ins welcome!
Access: Ramped/sloped access, accessible toilet, changing place, hearing loop, limited free disabled parking. Full details at: https://bit.ly/Explore-access All films are subtitled in English.
DESCRIPTION: All over the world, the feminist movement is bursting with ideas on how to make the world a better place. Join us for a screening of films from Columbia to Yemen to Paisley on gender equality and how it impacts our lives. Take part in the discussion or just enjoy the show! On-site café will also be open.
Content warning: Viewers may find some films distressing. Warning of potential triggers will be given in advance.
The online programme will be put together with accessibility in mind.
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in-person REGRETFULLY – CANCELLED
ZINE MAKING WORKSHOP
ORGANISER: Kirsten Nott, Joseph Rowntree Foundation/Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
Email: kirsten.nott@jrf.org.uk
Tel: 07866 009799
Web:www.jrf.org.uk
Twitter: @jrf_uk
When: Tuesday 7th March | 14:00-16:00
Where: Bramley Room, New Earswick Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ.
Cost: Free. CANCELLED
Access: Wheelchair accessible via platform lift; accessible toilets on another floor accessible by platform lift. Unfortunately there is only room for 3 wheelchair users due to fire safety regulations.
DESCRIPTION: Zines are handmade mini-magazines that can be about any topic you want. Anyone can make a zine with everyday materials like a pen, paper, scissors, and stapler. JRF/JRHT would like to invite you to come along and create your own zine on the theme of ‘solidarity’ for International Women’s Day 2023. We will provide all the materials for you to use. There will also be free refreshments available.
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in-person
WOMEN IN ACTION
ORGANISER: Extinction Rebellion York
Email: media.xryork@gmail.com
Instagram: extinctionrebellionyork
When: Tuesday 7th March | 19:00-20:30
Where: SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB – first floor studio (www.sparkyork.org; 01904 217555).
Cost: Free. Restricted numbers, so please book: https://bit.ly/WIA-YIWW-TIX Booking closes 18:00 on 7th March. Donations welcome to Extinction Rebellion https://www.xryork.org.uk/
Access: Lift to first floor studio, accessible universal toilets on ground floor, no hearing loop.
DESCRIPTION: An evening of interactive story sharing from women who have taken action across different causes. The event, led by women activists, will inspire attendees to explore their potential to take and support action, building solidarity. Open to all.
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