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The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event: the UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This month the People's Comedy is part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: ‘Class Power on Zero-Hours’ book presentation by AngryWorkers
Six years of workers’ inquiry and organising in the west London badlands. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Poetry to Open the Eyes
Invented Futures is a collective that tears apart the narratives that fuel the development of new technology. We take a look at how tech innovation has got to where it is by examining how the role of speculative thinking can show us how there are alternatives to given tech cultures. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: The Strategy and Tactics of a Direct Action
This workshop, presented by Bristol ACORN members, will get you actively planning a direct action of your own in response to an issue facing you and your community, with an overview of negotiation, roles on a demo, how to show power, tactics, escalation and more. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Introducing Bristol Antifa
Bristol Antifascists is a group of local people committed to opposing fascism and all that it stands for. Come down and learn all about them. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Self-defence with Bristol Antifa
Bristol Antifascists is a group of local people committed to opposing fascism and all that it stands for. Come down and learn self defence. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: The Wordplay Workshop
Come along and stretch words into a wiggle wash paddle wack of fun! This engaging workshop will allow people of all ages from 6+ to explore the power of poetry through play. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Street Photography with Colin Moody
See the city afresh with this three hour workshop from a passionate and prolific Bristol street photographer Colin Moody, peering into the hidden corners of Stokes Croft and searching for the true spirit of this unique neighbourhood. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Know Your Rights: Squatting and the Law
Members of the Bristol Housing Action Movement will be sharing their insights into the complicated question of squatting and the law. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Know Your Rights: Vehicle Dwelling and the Law
In this session the Van Dwellers Community will talk you through the national legal situation, Bristol City Council's local policies, and how these approaches play out day to day on the streets. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Rebel Story Time for Kids
A classic story reading session for children - across two mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: It’s not the end of the world (or maybe it is)
A comedic look at the science of climate change by Jon Matthews. Why do some people believe climate change is natural? What does crystallised rat urine have to do with climate science? What happens when three climate change deniers walk into a bar? Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Adblock – Art In Ad Places
Hands-on workshop making covers for the free standing & bus stop ads, replacing them with alternate messaging and artworks. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: People’s Art Fair: Activism
Open call for artists, performers, musicians, workshop leaders and creatives who want to be involved in our monthly arts fair, featuring an exhibition, market, activities, performance etc. See The People's Art Fair for details of how to get involved. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: The Wordplay Workshop
Come along and stretch words into a wiggle wash paddle wack of fun! This engaging workshop will allow people of all ages from 6+ to explore the power of poetry through play. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Rebel Story Time for Kids
A classic story reading session for children - across two mornings Lisa and Sue will be reading a story of social justice or rebellion to fire the imagination. After the reading there will be a creative challenge - drawing your favourite character or writing what will happen next. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Know Your Rights: Rough Sleeping and the Law
Priyanka Raval of the Bristol Cable will be sharing her insight into the complicated question of rough sleeping and the law. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Sleeping Rough – Screening with Q&A
Film screening and discussion around the issues of homelessness. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Becoming an Activist for Drug Policy Change
Training session on becoming an active campaigner for safer drug laws. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Homer to Hip Hop: a History of Spoken Word from Pete The Temp
From the oral tradition to the Edinburgh Fringe, from Virgil to Biggy Smalls, meet the poetic movements that have shaped history. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Stencil Cutting with Ghostboy
A practical Stencil cutting workshop. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.
POSTPONED: Digital Health: Are Doctors Ready for the Digital Patient?
A talk exploring the implications of technological developments on the doctor patient relationship. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.