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May 1, 2025 - 40th annual Mayworks Festival

Mayworks 2025 bears witness to the strength, struggle and imagination of communities seeking labour justice.

Whether working in multi-channel video, experimental film, a walking tour, sculpture-based installation, poetry, theatre, or the painting of a large mural on the east side of the Steelworkers Building, the artists work within an honoured tradition of artistic practices engaged in social change.

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Apr 30, 2025 - FilmSocial: Brazil

When: Wednesday April 30th, 7pm
Where: Eyesore Cinema, Toronto, ON
Free/PWYC

The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is very pleased to present BRAZIL as the latest installment in the ongoing FilmSocial series.

Written and directed by Terry Gilliam, the movie is set in a dystopian world where the main character, Sam Lowry, starts to wake up to the reality of his techno-bureaucratic society when he notices a mistake that leads to the death of an innocent person.

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Apr 29, 2025 - Understanding Zionism

When: April 29th to May 16th

Over the course of 6 sessions, participants will deepen their comprehension of Zionism with the aim of expanding their engagement in the movement for Palestinian liberation. Together, the course provides answers to the following questions: What is the history, origins, and foundational principles of Zionism? How have Palestinian revolutionaries understood Zionism? How and why did the "special relationship" between Israel and the US emerge? How has Zionism advanced right-wing forces in partnership with the US? What is the path forward for the global movement for Palestine today?

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Apr 28, 2025 - Day of Mourning

Event 1: Monday, April 28th, 12pm
Larry Sefton Park, 500 Bay St

Event 2: Monday, April 28th, 11am
Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Hwy 7, Woodbridge

Join us in-person on Monday, April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning in Toronto and York Region. We will hold a heartfelt tribute in two locations for the numerous workers who have tragically lost their lives, suffered injuries, or faced illnesses because of workplace incidents.

Let's stand united in remembrance and passionately advocate for the safety and well-being of all workers.

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Apr 27, 2025 - Rally for Cuba

When: April 27th, 1pm
Where: 361 University Ave

Join our monthly protests to end the immoral US blockade and take Cuba off the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

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