Bush must go

Wednesday, July 21, Bill Press, award-winning MSNBC commentator and author, discusses why government change is mandatory for our nation's future. Reception 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m., book signing 7 p.m., Commonwealth Club of California, second floor, 595 Market, S.F. $18, free for members. (415) 597-6719.

FCC hearing in Monterey

Wednesday, July 21, attend a public hearing on local broadcasting organized by the Federal Communications Commission. One of six such hearings held throughout the country, this is a rare opportunity for you to express your opinion about how the FCC's ownership rules affect the media's ability to serve local communities. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. For time and more information go to www.fcc.gov/localism.

Day laborers benefit

Wednesday, July 21, support the San Francisco Day Labor Program, which is in jeopardy of losing funding, at a LaborFest benefit with music, film, and spoken word. 7 p.m., New College of California, 766 Valencia, S.F. $5. www.laborfest.net.

'Fahrenheit 9/11' PG-13 screening

Wednesday, July 21, two-for-one tickets are available for youths 13 and older to attend a special presentation of Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11. The Grand Lake Theater has reduced the film's rating from R to PG-13 so that it can reach a younger audience. 11:45 a.m., Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand, Oakl. $3. (510) 452-3556.

Cockburn and St. Clair

Thursday, July 22, join two of the nation's finest political commentators and investigative journalists, Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair, as they discuss speak on the state of the union and more. 7 p.m., City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus, S.F. Free.

Event on homelessness

Thursday, July 22, Robert L. Terrell exhibits his photographs of homeless people around the world, at an American Friends Service Committee Africa Initiative event, which also includes speakers, music, and refreshments. This is part of the group's "Choosing Life over 'Debt' and Death" series. 7 p.m., Meridian Gallery, 545 Sutter, S.F. Free. (415) 565-0201.

Free Battered Women benefit

Friday, July 23, attend a staged reading of Life Without Parole, a play about five women survivors of domestic violence sent to prison for acts of retaliation against their abusers. 6 p.m., Women's Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. $10-$20 (no one turned away for lack of funds). (415) 255-7036, ext. 6; www.freebatteredwomen.org.

Campaign training for people of color

Saturday, July 24, learn how to get out the vote in disenfranchised communities at a campaign training for people of color. The People of Color Caucus sponsors this workshop that includes the basics of running a campaign, raising money, and developing a message. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hiram Johnson State Building, Milton Marks Conference Center, 455 Golden Gate, S.F. Free. (415) 505-3334, www.poccsf.org.

Lynne Stewart fundraiser

Sunday, July 25, find out about Lynne Stewart's trial at an event sponsored by the San Francisco Gray Panthers. Watch a video on Stewart's case, in which the defense attorney has been accused of inciting terrorism for defending a client who was an alleged terrorist. Proceeds go toward placing an ad in the New York Times. 1 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin, S.F. Donations accepted. (415) 552-8800, graypantherssf.igc.org/lynn2.htm.

Music and art for kids

Sunday, July 25, take the family to a politically conscious art workshop. Paint in the courtyard of Swan's Market while local hip-hop group Company of Prophets rap about social justice. 1-3 p.m., Museum of Children's Art, 538 Ninth St., Oakl. $3-$7 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds). (510) 465-8770, www.mocha.org.

Sex worker celebration

Sunday, July 25, support the movement to include strippers in Service Employees International Union Local 790. This event includes a screening of the documentary Straight for the Money, featuring Carol Queen, a discussion of how to report on-the-job sexual assault, and a ceremony honoring Bobby S. for his lifetime of service to the community. 1-7 p.m., New College of California, 777 Valencia, S.F. $5 suggested donation. www.laborfest.net.

Jim Hightower speaks

Tuesday, July 27, come hear radio personality, author of Let's Stop Beating around the Bush, and activist Jim Hightower speak on current events. All proceeds benefit Global Exchange and New Voters Are Rising. 8 p.m., Women's Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. $10 in advance, $15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds). (415) 255-7296, ext. 261.

Lift the ban on Cuba

Tuesday, July 27, hear from people who have recently returned from Cuba and watch video footage from their travels. The forum includes a discussion on George W. Bush's travel ban and how to demonstrate solidarity with the Cuban people. 7 p.m., Women's Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. $3-$10 requested donation. (415) 821-6545.

Overcome rankism

Tuesday, July 27, as part of the Presidio Dialogues series, Bob Fuller, author of Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank, leads a conversation on how to create a culture of dignity that works to include everyone. 7 p.m., Golden Gate Club, Presidio, S.F. $20-$30. (415) 550-1211, ext. 2, www.thepresidiodialogues.org/register.html.

Support Reclaim the Commons

Friday, July 30, protect your First Amendment right to protest and pack the courtrooms in support of those arrested during the Reclaim the Commons demonstrations earlier this summer. 2 p.m., Hall of Justice, Dept. 22, third floor, 850 Bryant, S.F.