Iraq aftermath

Wednesday, May 19, join Ramzi Kysia, an Iraqi American peace activist who helped university students in Iraq start an independent newspaper, in a discussion about what Americans should do in the wake of the invasion of Iraq. 7 p.m., American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, 522 Valencia, third floor, S.F. $5 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds) (415) 861-7444, www.adcsf.org.

Peace legislation forum

Wednesday, May 19, lobby for peace by participating in the newly formed North American Peace Alliance. Speakers from the peace movement, including UC Berkeley Peace and Conflict Studies program founder Michael Nagler, discuss legislation introduced by Rep. Dennis Kucinich and cosponsored by 48 representatives that would establish a federal Department of Peace. Reception 6:30-7:30 p.m., program 7:30-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin, S.F. Free. (707) 836-1284, www.dopcampaign.org.

Bike to Work Day

Thursday, May 20, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's annual Bike to Work Day livens up your bicycle commute by distributing free stuff such as coffee, bike bags, and treats, at its many "energizer stations" located all over the city. You can also pitch in by volunteering at one of the stations. Meet up with fellow commuters at the Bike to Work Night party, featuring bands and DJs. Party 8 p.m., DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., S.F. $15, $10 members, free if you join at the door. (415) 431-BIKE, www.sfbike.org/btwd (energizer station locations), membership@sfbike.org (to volunteer).

Globalization and health talk

Thursday, May 20, at a lecture sponsored by the Hesperian Foundation, Dr. Balaji Sampath and Kalpana Karunakaran discuss their efforts to alleviate poverty and disease in rural India through education, training, and economic development. 7 p.m., North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst, Berk. Free. phm@hesperian.org.

Rape crisis center benefit

Thursday, May 20, help raise funds for San Francisco Women Against Rape by patronizing local restaurants, cafés, and delis that will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to the organization's rape crisis center. For a list of participating establishments, go to www.sfwar.org or call (415) 861-2024.

U'wa talk

Thursday, May 20, attend a talk given by a U'wa woman involved with the indigenous people of Colombia's resistance to corporate interest in the nation's petroleum supply. 7 p.m., Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia, S.F. (415) 487-9600.

Train to help Palestinians

Friday, May 21, the International Solidarity Movement leads a four-day nonviolent-direct-action training seminar in preparation for working with Palestinians this summer or fall. The first session is open to the public; details on subsequent trainings, held May 21 through 23 and May 26, will be made available after completion of the first session. 7 p.m., American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, 522 Valencia, $5-15 sliding scale. (510) 236-4250, www.norcalism.org.

Undocumented-worker film

Friday, May 21, attend a screening of The Gatekeeper Through the Gatekeeper, John Carlos Frey's award-winning film on the struggles and risks of undocumented workers who make the perilous crossing of the U.S. border from Mexico in search of employment and the American dream. Proceeds benefit the Immigrant Workers Freedom Riders, a group working toward equal rights for immigrants. 7 p.m., AK Press Warehouse, 674A 23rd St., Oakl. $8-$20 sliding scale. (510) 208-1700.

Million Worker March events

Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, find out how you can support workers rights by attending two events in preparation for October's Million Worker March in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 and the Million Worker March coordinating committee host a breakfast with secretary treasurer of Teamsters Local 808 Chris Silvera, who visits the Bay Area to drum up support for the march. Actor Danny Glover, Silvera, and other labor activists speak Saturday at a rally. Breakfast 8 a.m., rally 8 p.m., ILWU Local 10, Henry Schmidt Room, 400 North Point, S.F. Free. (707) 552-9992.

Psychopharmacology lecture

Sunday, May 22, learn how psychopharmacology affects the human condition at a lecture by Dr. K. Brent Olsen and Dr. Mark Popper as part of the Northern California Spring Conference of the International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology (www.icspp.org). 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., San Francisco Public Library, Presidio Branch, 3150 Sacramento, S.F. Free. (925) 943-5503.

Anti-censorship reading

Wednesday, May 26, in response to the censorship, expulsion, and criminal prosecution of students from the Academy of Art University and other educational institutions for using violent imagery in their creative writing, a group of noted writers including Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman, and Daniel Handler read violent passages from acclaimed works of literature. Titled "Fighting Words," the event is sponsored by the First Amendment Project. 1-4 p.m., Chinese Hospital, 835 Jackson, S.F. (510) 465-3029.

Donate to 'War Times'

Ongoing, make a contribution to the antiwar movement by donating money to War Times/Tiempo de guerras, a free, bilingual, and nationally distributed publication dedicated to peace and justice. Funds are tight, and War Times' effort is needed now more than ever. To make a tax-deductible donation, go to www.war-times.org or mail a check to War Times/Tiempo de guerras, 1230 Market St., PMB 409, S.F., CA 94102