March 8 • Thursday

There will be a screening of the documentary, “Maquiliapolis” (“City of Factories”) about impoverished women in Mexico who organize around factories. Presented by the Conscientious Projector. 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 North Raymond, Pasadena. (626) 792-4941. For more information, email poertel@aol.com.

March 10 • Saturday

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a screening of the film “View from a Grain of Sand”, an intimate portrait of the plight of Afghan women in the last 30 years. By LA filmmaker Meena Nanji. Sponsored by RAWA. 11 AM. Laemmle’s One Colorado Theatre, 42 Miller Alley, Old Pasadena. $10. (323) 632-5558. For more information, email rawasupporterssouthcal@hotmail.com or info@afghanwomensmission.org, or visit www.afghanwomensmission.org.

March 10 • Saturday

The 6th Annual Women’s Art & Music Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day. Along with the music will b a exhibition of the art of over 30 women. 11 AM. 2nd City Council Art + Performance Space, 435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. (562) 901-0097 or visit 2ndcitycouncil.org.

March 15 • Thursday

Prominent Haitian Activist and Folk Singer So Anne will appear in an event for International Women’s Day. She is Haitian and involved in the struggle to free Haiti. Sponsored by Global Women’s strike. 7 PM. Gold State Mutual Bldg., 1999 West Adams. $10. (323) 292-7405. For more information, email la@crossroadswomen.net.