Posted On: September 22nd 2026, 08:41 pm
Join us for two screenings of chapters from The Elements of Mutual Aid, a four-part series weaving together experiences and perspectives on community self-determination.
We'll screen Chapter 1: Fire at Wooden Shoe Books on Thur, Sept 24 at 6:30pm, followed by a discussion about how we can break down "giver/receiver" dynamics, practice mutual aid beyond distribution efforts, and build up community autonomy in place of dependence on the State.
We'll screen Chapter 2: Earth at Iglesias Gardens on Fri, Sept 25 at 6:30pm, followed by a discussion about how to build up scalable infrastructure to meet more of our communities' needs and defend the autonomy we create.
The filmmakers are currently on a 6-month screening tour connecting conversations across North America. Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/VMLLlV6XyMg
Come ready for discussion and bring your friends who you want to be in conversation with.
The Wooden Shoe is ADA accessible excepting the restroom and meetings marked “”downstairs””. All events are masked (provided). Parking is available metered on the street with the two closest paid parking garages at 1457 South St and 545 S 11th St. Public transit bus lines 45 & 47 stop within short walking distance. Please let us know if you have any other accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.
All events are free, no RSVP required.