{"id":2601,"date":"2017-01-17T18:45:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T23:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gregcookland.com\/wonderland\/?p=2601"},"modified":"2017-01-17T18:45:40","modified_gmt":"2017-01-17T23:45:40","slug":"save-the-world-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gregcookland.com\/wonderland\/2017\/01\/17\/save-the-world-7\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can Do To Save The World: Inauguration Week Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A calendar of protests, discussions and other events that aim to improve the world. Through Jan. 22, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Updated Jan. 17.<\/strong> To submit events to the list, email details and links to <a href=\"mailto:weloveyoursubmissions@gmail.com\" target=\"_top\">Weloveyoursubmissions At Gmail<\/a>. Note: Event times and places sometimes change. Please follow the links to confirm details. Also we are unable to vet all of these events. And some trolls have been announcing fake events. Be careful.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form -->\n<link href=\"\/\/cdn-images.mailchimp.com\/embedcode\/classic-10_7.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }\n\t\/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form action=\"\/\/gregcookland.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=569af5687bea7063a34b1f294&amp;id=bf7e2d816e\" method=\"post\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n<h2>Sign up to receive the Calendar by email&#8230;.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"indicates-required\"><span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span> indicates required<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Email Address  <span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span><br \/>\n<\/label><br \/>\n\t<input type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-FNAME\">First Name <\/label><br \/>\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" class=\"\" id=\"mce-FNAME\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-LNAME\">Last Name <\/label><br \/>\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"\" name=\"LNAME\" class=\"\" id=\"mce-LNAME\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mce-responses\" class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"response\" id=\"mce-error-response\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"response\" id=\"mce-success-response\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"b_569af5687bea7063a34b1f294_bf7e2d816e\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--End mc_embed_signup--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Jan. 18<\/strong><br \/>\n11:30 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1760362620900938\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cJanuary Housing, Homelessness, and Benefits Meeting.\u201d<\/a> Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance in Worcester hosts this \u201cmonthly forum on the issues of housing and homelessness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>12:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/686953711464518\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBook Discussion: We are Market Basket.\u201d<\/a> Learning In Retirement hosts this discussion of Daniel Korschun and Grant Welker\u2019s nonfiction book. Facilitated by Toby Hodes. At University Suites, Lowell, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1602378723112657\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s March Sign Painting.\u201d<\/a> Making signs for the Boston Women\u2019s March. At Bradford Mill \/ Wheelhouse \/ ArtScape, Concord, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>5 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1787605458231955\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSpeak Up to Protect JP &#038; Roxbury.\u201d<\/a> Organized by Keep It 100% For Egleston. \u201cThe City is close to approving Plan JP\/Rox. \u2026 The plan is getting closer to protecting the neighborhood, but right now the affordability and more pieces are still not acceptable.\u201d At Anna Cole Center, Boston. <\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/161012567715385\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Addiction Crisis: Offering Hope.\u201d<\/a> Panel discussion. At First Church in Sterling, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/191330864669453\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMassBike: State of the Coalition.\u201d<\/a> Annual meeting. At MassBike, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/357271357978916\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s March Banner + Poster Making Party.\u201d<\/a> For the marches in Boston and D.C. At Practice Space, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1208309579245830\/ \" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Grab Back.\u201d<\/a> One-night group art show \u201cthat shares femininity in an empowering way.\u201d To benefit Planned Parenthood. At Hatch Fenway, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcoan.org\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cResponsibility of Boston\u2019s Black Church in the Age of Trump.\u201d<\/a> Panel discussion. At the Grace Church of All Nations, 451 Washington St., Dorchester.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1837573293132201\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLet&#8217;s Get Marching : non-violence training for marches\/protests.\u201d<\/a> At Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, Roxbury, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uses.org\/events\/event\/htf-race-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHarriet Tubman Forum on Race and Education.\u201d<\/a> United South End Settlements in Boston hosts a symposium on \u201cracial inequality and the deep divisions that exist in our society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/748480781971848\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cShowing Up For Racial Justice General Meeting.\u201d<\/a> At YMCA Central Massachusetts, Worcester.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/146508859173789\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCitizens for Voter Choice General Meeting.\u201d<\/a> \u201cTo advance ranked-choice voting in Massachusetts.\u201dAt Beacon Street, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/227248384378109\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAuthor Event: A House Full of Females.\u201d<\/a> Laurel Thatcher Ulrich speaks about her nonfiction book about \u201cPlural Marriage and Women&#8217;s Rights in Early Mormonism, 1835\u20131870.\u201d At Harvard Book Store, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/232907357136042\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCambridge-Somerville For Change Organizing Meeting.\u201d<\/a> To \u201cdiscuss new political challenges and the opportunities for progress in Massachusetts.\u201d At Canopy Somerville, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/256807478072386\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWatertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment monthly meeting.\u201d<\/a> At Watertown Free Public Library.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/306858383043218\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAG Maura Healey&#8217;s Post-Election Town Hall.\u201d<\/a> The Massachusetts attorney general speaks at Faith United Church, Springfield, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/569686173239802\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHistory of Guerilla Theater for Artists and Creative Activists.\u201d<\/a> Phoenix Mayet discusses Bread and Puppet Theater, Act Up, Gorilla Girls, Pussy Riot and other groups. At Wrong Brain, Dover, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/582153631993601\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPoster Making Open House.\u201d<\/a> ReSisters R-Evolution hosts this event. At First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1703430306653185\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c13TH film &#038; discussion.\u201d<\/a> Dinner, screening and discussion of the documentary about \u201cthe criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.\u201d At First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1721929721453950\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBoston Hands Off Syria Coalition organizing meeting.\u201d<\/a> At Encuentro 5, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1764855210503846\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAward Winning \u2018Green\u2019 Landscapes for Water and Wildlife.\u201d<\/a> Natasha Andjelic and Shavaun Towers of Towers\/Golde Landscape Architects speak. Hosted by North and South Rivers Watershed Association. At South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell, Mass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, Jan. 19:<\/strong><br \/>\n11 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/191711817970129\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThanksObama Release Day.\u201d<\/a> Somerville Brewing releases a new \u201cheartfealt stout ale called ThanksObama \u2026 in gratitude for marriage equality, healthcare reform, the protection of our civil liberties and eight years of progress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/738334376330224\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMaine: Unity Protest of The Inauguration.\u201d<\/a> A protest \u201cbringing together all communities who are afraid and angry to have a Trump\/Pence administration.\u201d At Monument Square, Portland, Maine.<\/p>\n<p>3:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1223061627789336\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOur Students\/Schools ARE NOT for sale.\u201d<\/a> To protest \u201cproposed additional expansion of Achievement First Mayoral Academy.\u201d At Classical High School, Providence.<\/p>\n<p>3:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1352051384837117\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFree Bresha Day of Action.\u201d<\/a> Calling for the \u201cimmediate release [of Bresha Meadows] and for the charges against her to be dropped.\u201d At Democracy Center, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/369482053431590\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cImmigration and Human Rights in 2017.\u201d<\/a> Panel discussion on \u201cimmigration to better understand who will be most affected by upcoming policy changes and what we can do as an Emerson community to proactively serve as allies.\u201d At Bill Bordy Theater, Emerson College, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/381462252204265\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cEnd of the World Bunker Party!\u201d<\/a> \u201cA space to drink, laugh, maybe cry, and give back to some organizations that we want to see continue to stand up and fight for our rights.\u201d At Lord Hobo, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>4:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/354630818242680\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cIndivisible South East Mass!\u201d<\/a> A protest of  Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson\u2019s \u201cplan to employ prisoners to build Trump\u2019s Wall.\u201d In front of the Bristol County Jail House, New Bedford.<\/p>\n<p>5:15 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/218143945314171\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Ghostlight Project: BeALight.\u201d<\/a> Part of a \u201cnationwide collective, simultaneous action\u201d a \u201cceremonial lighting outside Trinity Rep symbolizes the theater as a safe, brave space for all people.\u201d At Trinity Repertory Company, Providence.<\/p>\n<p>5:15 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1548061591876319\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cGhostlight Project gathering.\u201d<\/a> At Actors\u2019 Shakespeare Project, Somerville. <\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/334478976945428\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Ghostlight Project.\u201d<\/a> ArtsEmerson and HowlRound join more than 100 theater companies across the United States to pledge \u201cto create inclusive spaces by lighting up the night. Attendees are encouraged to bring any kind of electric light source, please no open flame.\u201d Includes reading selections from the United States Constitution, reflection and discussion. At ArtsEmerson\u2019s Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1380784441954504\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Ghostlight Project.\u201d<\/a> Boston Playwrights\u2019 Theatre, Boston University School of Theatre and the BU Arts Initiative join in a nationwide event, in which people gather outside theaters \u201ccreating \u2018light\u2019 for challenging times ahead. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a \u2018ghost light\u2019 on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone.\u201d At Boston University Arts Initiative, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/348014758902174\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBuilding a Better Future Boston Biotech to benefit Friends of Boston\u2019s Homeless.\u201d<\/a> Fundraiser including \u201clistening to the cool jazz sounds of Ralph Peterson and the Berklee Ensemble, and mingling with Biotech professionals.\u201d At Friends of Boston\u2019s Homeless, Jamaica Plain, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1609297275781931\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLove Our Students, Cherish Our Schools Boston Education Justice Alliance Town Hall.\u201d<\/a> Forum to learn about \u201cthe state of public education both federally and locally\u201d and \u201clearn about a community-driven path forward post-Question 2 and post-November 8, 2016 election.\u201d At Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Roxbury, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1832437013693502\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPublic Hearing: Boston Police Body Camera Pilot Program.\u201d<\/a> A \u201cmid-program check-in\u201d of the Boston Police Department\u2019s pilot program for body-worn cameras \u201cto discuss the progress with Commissioner Evans and members of the Boston Police Department, and program evalutors from Northeastern University.\u201d At Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1804750726440767\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOpportunities and Challenges for the New Administration.\u201d<\/a> Tom Ashbook, host of WBUR\u2019s On Point, \u201cmoderates a discussion on opportunities and challenges for the Trump administration.\u201d At John F. Kennedy Library, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1393303104069727\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFight for 15 Phone Bank\/Legislative Visits Training.\u201d<\/a> Phone bank to support Boston Democratic Socialists of America\u2019s legislative agenda: \u201c$15 minimum Wage, Paid Family Sick Leave, Millionaire&#8217;s Tax and the Trust Act (to protect immigrant communities).\u201d At Encuentro 5, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/548805825328683\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCommunity Support: Self-Care in the Current Political Climate.\u201d<\/a> Fenway Health in Boston\u2019s Violence Recovery Program looks \u201cat self-care strategies for navigating the current political climate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1796623507257182\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWhere Do We Go From Here?: What America Can Learn Today.\u201d<\/a> Panel discussion explores \u201cthe Civil War, Reconstruction and the unfinished business of uniting America \u2026 the historic complexities of the time and how we have progressed. What can America learn today?\u201d At Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/200575007074998\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cRefuse to Accept A Fascist America! Emergency Social Forum.\u201d<\/a> \u201cA call to action for academics and intellectuals\u201d to \u201crefuse to accept a fascist America.\u201d At MIT Media Lab, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/togetherweriseboston.org\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cTogether We Rise: A Counter-Inaugural Celebration of Resistance.\u201d<\/a> Begins with a 7 p.m. procession from Mary Hannon Park to the Strand Theatre in Boston. There they will present a \u201cmobilization fair\u201d of activist groups, an art exhibit, and an 8 p.m. performance of music, poetry, comedy and testimonials. $10.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/841187935983699\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cArt is Life itself! hosted by Nina LaNegra.\u201d<\/a> Singer and pianist Lovely Hoffman talks about the Black Lives Matter song and video she created in the wake of the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner in 2014. At Haley House Bakery Caf\u00e9, Roxbury, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1978499752377327\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cImmigration and the New Sanctuary Movement.\u201d<\/a> Essex County Community Organization hosts this event to discuss \u201chow we can protect immigrant families as they come under attack in Trump\u2019s administration by creating Sanctuary Cities and Sanctuary Congregations.\u201d At Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn in Swampscott, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1706857826291324\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c350 Mass Greater Node Meeting.\u201d<\/a> Organizing \u201cto stop Spectra&#8217;s Access Northeast gas pipeline.\u201d At First Universalist Society, Franklin, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1172109786242482\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPrayer Vigil on the Eve of the Inauguration.\u201d<\/a> Worcester Fellowship invites people \u201cfrom the Muslim, Jewish and Christian traditions and those of other faiths to pray, hope and support one another on the eve of the Inauguration.\u201d Worcester United Methodist Church, Worcester.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/781252005362295\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cJanuary Greater Boston Chapter Meeting.\u201d<\/a> We The People hosts attorney and activist Sam Fieldman to talk about \u201cthe Article V convention strategy.\u201d At Democracy Center, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/355679491464846\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cDemocracy Talks: Donald Trump and the Republic.\u201d<\/a> UMass Boston professor Erin O\u2019Brien applies \u201cthe lens of political science to the transition in our executive branch.\u201d At Watertown Free Public Library.<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/393088527693744\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWhat is Sanctuary?: A Community Conversation.\u201d<\/a> The Merrimack Valley Project hosts a discussion about how religious leaders might create &#8220;sanctuary congregations&#8221; and join \u201cthe network to support undocumented immigrants.\u201d At St. Patrick\u2019s Parish Hall, Lowell.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/389450111386767\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ukulele Flash Mob<\/a> for those \u201cheartsick by the election.\u201d Performs the song \u201cThe Hanging Tree\u201d from the \u2018The Hunger Games\u201d movie. Inside Boston\u2019s South Station. Free.<\/p>\n<p>8 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/incident-at-vichy-tickets-31000497322\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cIncident at Vichy.\u201d<\/a> Praxis Stage, performs Arthur Miller\u2019s 1964 play about the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. Organizers say it addresses \u201cportents of fascism [that Trump] and his movement embody.\u201d At Inner Sanctum in Boston\u2019s Roxbury neighborhood. Additional performances on Jan. 20, 21, 22, 25 and 26. $10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, Jan. 20<\/strong><br \/>\n10 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1306481749427573\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cDim Sum Dissidence: Not My Inauguration.\u201d<\/a> Union of Minority Neighborhoods invites people to mark Trump\u2019s inauguration \u201cby catche[ng] the matinee and then go together as community to Chinatown for DimSum, where we can break bread and talk about how to build power in our communities.\u201d At AMC Loews Boston Common, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>11:08 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1795345354051359\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cJanuary 20: PVD Walkout in Solidarity.\u201d<\/a> Students from Providence high schools \u201cwalkout in protest against policies under the Trump administration\u201d and rally at the Rhode Island State House, Providence. Organized by Providence Student Union and Youth In Action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>11:30 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1785868818335077\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPresidential Inauguration Watch &#038; Conversation.\u201d<\/a> At Tufts\u2019 Tisch College of Civil Life, Medford.<\/p>\n<p>Noon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1831142013809927\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cInauguration Day.\u201d<\/a> Engaging Peace is organizing this event of participatory spoken word and song. At Boston Common.<\/p>\n<p>Noon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/650409235145735\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cInauguration Day Vigil of Hope and Concern.\u201d<\/a> NH Peace Action is organizing the event. At New Hampshire State House, Concord, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>12:45 p.m.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1847037475566899\/\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cWalk Out On Inauguration Day to Protest Trump.\u201d<\/a> Worcester Socialist Alternative asks people to \u201cwalk out of our schools and jobs to \u2026 protest Trump&#8217;s agenda.\u201d Rally outside Worcester City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/374128129605373\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMoving Forward United Boston.\u201d<\/a> Rally at Boston Common in favor of \u201cLGBTQ+, people of color, women, people with disabilities, people of all faiths\/religions or none, our environment, our civil liberties, our humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1410771232275881\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Inaugural March for Solidarity.\u201d<\/a> In \u201csupport for unity, inclusivity, and academic freedom, among other important issues.\u201d Begins at Central Square, Keene, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/127118261115994\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNH United for Justice and Equality.\u201d<\/a> Communique New England hosts a rally and march in \u201cprotest of President Donald Trump. Now is the time to stand shoulder to shoulder and present an alternate vision for a just and equitable society for the benefit of all.\u201d Begins at Veterans Memorial Park, Manchester, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/225886711194679\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBtH: What Lies Ahead? Town Hall on the Presidential Inauguration.\u201d<\/a> Boston University\u2019s Pardee School of Graduate Studies hosts a \u201cdiscussion on the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.\u201d At the school, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>3:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/375688306123582\/\">\u201cBoston People&#8217;s Inauguration &#8211; Investidura Popular de Boston &#8211; Posse do Povo Boston.\u201d<\/a> LeftRoots hosts this protest \u201cin response to the inauguration in DC. We will take action together and &#8220;swear in&#8221; to each other, making a commitment to one another to stand up against injustice and build an alternative world together.\u201dAt Dewey Square, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>4:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1568167163210269\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cInauguration Day Pre-Protest Meetup (South Shore).\u201d<\/a> South Shore People\u2019s Network hosts this sign-making event \u201cbefore taking the T to Park Street\u201d for a protest. At Quincy City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>5 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1839762076294792\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cInauguration Day Rally Against Trump and the Right-Wing Agenda!\u201d<\/a> Organized by Socialist Alternative RI. At Rhode Island State House, Providence.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1690538347927046\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cResist Trump: Occupy Inauguration Boston.\u201d<\/a> Protest rally at Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common. Organized by Boston Socialist Students, Boston Socialist Alternative and Boston Movement for the 99%. <\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1115030591927754\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cResist Trump: Lowell Inauguration day protest.\u201d<\/a> At Lowell City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1221636467933354\/\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cFuneral for Democratic Values.\u201d<\/a> Solidarity Lowell mourns \u201cdemocratic values at a mock funeral as part of the inauguration rally at city hall.\u201d At Lowell City Hall Plaza.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\" https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1723293977985447\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cResist Trump: Occupy Inauguration Fall River.\u201d<\/a> Rally organized by Southcoast Progressive Alliance. At Fall River Government Center, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1073308666131731\/\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cThe Growing Center&#8217;s Future: A Public Participation Meeting.\u201d<\/a> Somerville Community Growing Center discusses its \u201credesign process.\u201d At Somerville Public Library.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/607291259481693\/\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cYou&#8217;re invited to the BEST Inauguration Party.\u201d<\/a> According to the invite to this (apparently) satirical party: \u201cWe&#8217;re bringing in the Rockettes (one of them), The Mormon Tabernacle Choir (two of them) and many many other powerful artists have agreed to this honor.\u201d At Sally O\u2019Brien\u2019s, Somerville.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/373501603024655\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLynn Inauguration Day Protest: We say no to Trump!\u201d<\/a> Organized by Lynn United for Change. At Lynn City Hall, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/293915271006409\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHack the future of higher education.\u201d<\/a> OpenIdeo Boston aims to \u201cdevelop curriculum to align with what students will need in the workforce\u201d and \u201clearning focused on purposeful engagement.\u201d At Milk Street, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/author-dinner-mel-king-chain-of-change-tickets-30205927743\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAuthor Event: Mel King: \u2018Chain of Change: Struggles for Black Community Development.\u2019\u201d<\/a> The Boston activist, politician, community organizer and author discusses his 1981 book, now updated for 2016. At Dot2Dot Caf\u00e9, Dorchester, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/571796643030995\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHamiltunes Boston No. 2: It&#8217;s Quiet Outbound.\u201d<\/a> \u201cCommemorate\/mourn with Boston&#8217;s second Hamilton singalong event on Inauguration Day as we bid farewell to the Obama years.\u201d At Bill\u2019s Bar, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.risd.edu\/event\/mlk_series_mlk_keynote_lecture#.WH5WMlcQrvl\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cEmory Douglas, RISD MLK Keynote &#038; Honoree.\u201d<\/a> \u201cMinister of Culture for the Black Panther Party between 1967-1980 \u2026 Emory Douglas is legendary for his use of art as a vehicle of education, empowerment, and resistance.\u201d At RISD Auditorium, Providence.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.distillerygallery.com\/current-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cRe_Volt_ing: An Art Show in Protest.\u201d<\/a> Group art exhibition. At the Distillery Gallery in South Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/378305212516940\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAnti-Inauguration Party.\u201d<\/a> Featuring music and spoken word. At Flywheel Arts Collective, Easthampton, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/celebration-of-president-barack-obama-tickets-31026665592?utm-medium=discovery&#038;utm-campaign=social&#038;utm-content=attendeeshare&#038;aff=esfb&#038;utm-source=fb&#038;utm-term=listing\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCelebration of President Barack Obama.\u201d<\/a> Opening of a \u201cmulti-media showcase honoring the nation\u2019s first African-American president of the United States.\u201d At National Black Doll Museum Of History &#038; Culture, Mansfield, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/218144098595068\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Poetry Brothel: Inauguration Day.\u201d<\/a> Poetry, music, art, burlesque. \u201cWhat revolution stirs in your hearts tonight, poets? Pride has held us together for so long but what pride can withstand this great failing, friends, let&#8217;s find the way through this loud and angry darkness, light a candle, loves.\u201d At Oberon, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1089673231178437\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cIrish Wake for the Obama Administration.\u201d<\/a> At Trinity Brewhouse, Providence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, Jan. 21<\/strong><br \/>\n8 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1294838273881950\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cDiaspora Challenge Initiative (DCI) Symposium.\u201d<\/a> Promoting \u201cactions for a better Haiti.\u201d At MIT Conference Center, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. <a href=\" https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/698451246984995\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHuman Trafficking Awareness Seminar.\u201d<\/a> Run for Freedom presents \u201can introduction into the issue of human trafficking, and offers opportunities for volunteers to get involved.\u201d At Munroe Street, Lynn, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1258112284251363\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cEmpower Conference: StayWoke.\u201d<\/a> A conference \u201cexploring identity, activism, organizing, and community building beyond online borders amidst the post-election racial climate.\u201d At Northeastern University.<\/p>\n<p>9:30 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/909535555850102\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cConnecting with Unhoused People in Boston.\u201d<\/a> Boston Faith &#038; Justice Network presents \u201ca workshop discussing generosity and connection with unhoused people in Boston.\u201d At King\u2019s Chapel Parish House, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/186383368499010\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNew Hampshire Women&#8217;s Day of Action and Unity.\u201d<\/a> Rally and workshops. Organized by Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action. At New Hampshire State House, Concord, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1778266389086894\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s Walk Portland.\u201d<\/a> \u201cIn solidarity with Women&#8217;s March on Washington &#038; Augusta. Walk with us to support those working for women and families.\u201d Begins at Eastern Prom, Portland, Maine.<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m. <a href=\" http:\/\/bostonwomensmarchforamerica.org\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBoston Women\u2019s March for America.\u201d<\/a> Begins at Boston Common, corner of Beacon and Charles Streets.<\/p>\n<p>Noon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/113694339121057\/\">\u201cMy Immigrant Story: A Constructive Dialogue.\u201d<\/a> Screening of the documentary \u201cLa Cosecha\u201d and a discussion on immigrants rights. At Northeastern University Justice Resource Center, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1860549624178167\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s Solidarity Rally PVD.\u201d<\/a> In support of the Women&#8217;s March on Washington. At Rhode Island State House, Providence.<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1830257343920729\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s March on Montpelier.\u201d<\/a> From Montpelier High School to the State House, Vermont.<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1144298879019419\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen&#8217;s March on Hartford, CT: in solidarity with Washington.\u201d<\/a> At Connecticut State Capital, Hartford, Conn.<\/p>\n<p>1 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/108997192929108\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNH Women&#8217;s March for Civil Rights.\u201d<\/a> Organized by Occupy New Hampshire Seacoast. At Market Square, Portsmouth, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/376409519376789\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cUs Darkskins Launch Party.\u201d <\/a>The group aims to showcase \u201cthe beauty of dark-skinned Black men, women, and children in order to combat colorism, denounce skin bleaching, and promote self love.\u201d At City Pop Egleston, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/13forest.com\/transition-of-power-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cTransition of Power: 2017.\u201d<\/a> A group art exhibition \u201cdedicated to artistic voices in response to the current state of American politics. \u2026 As a new president ascends to the highest office in the land, millions of Americans remain shocked by the results of the November 2016 election, and fearful of changes to come.\u201d Opening reception At 13 Forest Gallery, Arlington. Exhibit continues through March 11.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/396301744036070\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe People\u2019s Inauguration Concert.\u201d<\/a> Global Citizens\u2019 Initiative hosts a night of music promoting \u201cmulti-cultural values that America stands for\u201d as \u201ca celebration of the spirit of resistance to the new administration&#8217;s proposed political agenda.\u201d At the Somerville Armory. $15.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/721076294724756\/ \" target=\"_blank\">\u201cACLU Benefit \/ Boston Women&#8217;s March After-Party.\u201d<\/a> Local bands featured on the \u201cWe Art Not Trump\u201d compilation album perform. At O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s Pub, Allston, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1074830909292434\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cTake Care: CoH Inaugural Open Mic.\u201d<\/a> Organized by Caretakers of Humanity. \u201cThis Inauguration Day, 1\/20\/17, will be a heavy day for many. \u2026 We&#8217;re providing a space to process, think, feel, and most importantly, share your perspective and listen to others.\u201d At Boylston Street, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/224548074665180\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBrave: a choral tribute to our women heroes.\u201d<\/a> Organized by Voices Rising: Women Building Community Through Song. \u201cHarriet Tubman. Anne Frank. Malala. \u2026 We honor these three in song, and pay musical tribute to the women who came before us.\u201d At First Church Boston Unitarian Universalist.<\/p>\n<p>8 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/239818059785633\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Designated Mourner by Wallace Shawn.\u201d<\/a> Hub Theatre Company of Boston and Theatre on Fire co-present a one-night-only staged reading of the play: \u201cIn a time of political turmoil, Jack wryly observes the gradual deterioration of his social circle of liberal intellectuals, professors, and writers \u2026 as one by one they are imprisoned and\/or executed as enemies of the state.\u201d At Charlestown Working Theater, Charlestown, Mass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, Jan. 22<\/strong><br \/>\n10 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1764156200502835\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cRun for All.\u201d <\/a>Matt Allen, field director of the Massachusetts ACLU, speaks about \u201cthe challenges to come in our new era of government and action steps we can take.\u201d Then \u201ceveryone is invited to join in a unified run\/walk around Jamaica Pond \u2026 to raise money for the ACLU and celebrate our civil liberties.\u201d At Jamaica Pond Boat House, Boston. <\/p>\n<p>11 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1747184315604995\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Nunch.&#8221;<\/a> The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hold their \u201cyearly talent review and granting ceremony. Brunch begins at 11 and so will a rousing hour of bingo!\u201d At Club Caf\u00e9, Boston.<\/p>\n<p>1:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/373933352999213\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cTrust Women: Abortion Speak Out &#038; Counter Protest.\u201d <\/a> On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Boston Feminists for Liberation protests the anti-abortion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/321589278235155\/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Citizens For Life\u2019s \u201c2017 Assembly for Life\u201d<\/a> rally. Meets at Boston City Hall, then marches to Faneuil Hall.<\/p>\n<p>3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1305652246144608\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAre You Now or Have You Ever Been?\u201d<\/a> \u201cTo respond to the country&#8217;s political climate,\u201d Epic Theatre Company performs Eric Bentley&#8217;s &#8220;Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?&#8221; In Cranston, Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2212080265597941\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCivil Rights Sundays.\u201d<\/a> Occupy New Hampshire Seacoast hosts a weekly stand-out protest. At Market Square, Portsmouth, N.H.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1895376564024051\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAuthor Event: Stories of the Forever War.\u201d<\/a> Local writers and veterans Maurice Decaul, Teresa Fazio, Colin D. 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