WHAT: Black Women State of the Union: The theatrical ensemble features work of new words and video, insight and comedy that examines dramatic characteristics of contemporary black womanhood.
WHEN: Friday & Saturday @ 8pm and Sunday @ 7pm
WHERE: The Black Box at The Alexandria Hotel–501 S. Spring St in Downtown Los Angeles
MORE INFO: Tickets are $20 and $15 for seniors and students, Box Office: 323.883.1717 or Purchase online at brownpapertickets.com

WHAT: March in West Hollywood with the International Women’s Coalition: Celebrate Resistance & Internationalism in Unity by marching to support women from Iran and Afghanistan in their fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US empire.
WHEN: 1pm on Saturday
WHERE: Meet at Pico Blvd. and Westwood Blvd.
MORE INFO: 323-490-2647

WHAT: The Hutchins Consort presents a music premiere by female composers accompanied by a visual artist
WHEN: 1:30p to 4:00p on Sunday
WHERE: Irvine Barclay Theatre.

WHAT: Muslims for Progressive Values and Great Leap present LEAPS OF FAITH, an inter-cultural and inter-faith theatre performance, raising issues and awareness
WHEN: Sunday
WHERE: Crescent Heights United Methodist Church on 1296 N Fairfax Ave in West Hollywood.
MORE INFO: $15 fee for this program. Call 323-842-2869 for tickets and more information.

WHAT: Palm Springs Women in Film and Television will mark International Women’s Day with a showcase of short films by women
WHEN: 5 pm on Sunday.
WHERE: UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, on Frank Sinatra Drive

WHAT: A community meeting by The Global Women’s Strike, “Invest in Caring Not Killing, Women’s Global Work Surviving Poverty, War, and Occupation
WHEN: 2 – 5:30 pm on Sunday
WHERE: Christ The Good Shepard Church, 3303 West Vernon in Los Angeles near Leimert Park
MORE INFO: 323-276-9833, or email la@crossroadswomen.net

WHAT: Mujeres De Maiz, La Sagrada, 12th Annual Live Art Show
WHEN: 6 – 10 pm Sunday
WHERE: Metabolic Studios (Farmlab), 1745 N. Spring Street, $#4, L.A. CA 90012
MORE INFO: www.mujeresdemaiz.net

WHAT: Ash Grove Music Presents: Beyond November, Party with a Purpose, Celebrating International Women’s Day, Building towards Single-Payer, Universal Health
WHEN: 2:30 – 6 pm on Sunday
WHERE: Southern California Library, 6120 S. Vermont Avenue, LA 90044
MORE INFO: (323) 759-6063, or www.ashgrovemusic.com

WHAT: Women’s Lives and Loves 2009, A Concert will exhibit solos from various singers and musicians with a Reception for the artists to follow.
WHEN: 3 pm on Sunday
WHERE: Brand Library & Art Center on West Mountain Street in Glendale

WHAT: The Santa Barbara Women’s festival will host its premiere event for women to gather and empower, by connecting themselves with tools and resources available in their community
WHEN: 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday
WHERE: Corwin pavilion on the UC Santa Barbara campus
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WHAT: The United Nations Association’s Women’s Equity Council of San Diego will host a breakfast focusing on immigrant women’s “Roles, Realities, and Hopes.” Women from Iraq, Somalia, the U.S., Iran, Philippines, and Venezuela will share views on the current status of women in their home countries and their hopes for future.
WHEN: 8 – 10:30 a.m on Sunday
WHERE: 2323 Broadway, suite 107, San Diego, CA 92102
MORE INFO: To RSVP, please call: 805-403-4773

WHAT: Grrl Fair will host its 8th annual celebration showcasing female talent in music, art, photography, film, and workshops
WHEN: 4 – 11:30 pm on Saturday March 14th
WHERE: Centro Cultural de Mexico at 310 W. 5th St. in downtown Santa Ana
MORE INFO: www.myspace.com/grrlfair