Mobilization of “angry farmers”, January 26, 2024 in front of the Montpellier prefecture.
Monday November 18
Montpellier : demonstration of farmers at the initiative of the Young Farmers and the FNSEA. Crossing points: 11 a.m. at the prefecture, 2 p.m. on the Esplanade de l’Europe
Montpellier : permanent office of the BIB Hackerspace, to come and have a drink or discuss IT issues with a self-managed collective favoring free software and data protection. From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at La Tendresse, 80 impasse Flouch
Tuesday November 19
Wednesday November 20
Montpellier : AJAP food distribution, open to all from 3:30 p.m. at the square du Père Bonnet in Figuerolles.
Frontignan: free screening of the film “Parvana, a childhood in Afghanistan” (from 9 years old), accompanied by a snack. It will be at 4 p.m. at the local association La Grève, 19bis boulevard Victor Hugo
Montpellier : gathering on the occasion of Trans Remembrance Day, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Place Albert 1er.
Montpellier : Trans Day of Remembrance evening, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 501 rue de la Métairie de Seysses. On the program: food at free prices, reading, open stage and music.
Thursday November 21
Montpellier : presentation of the collective struggle “The Cloud Was Beneath Our Feet” against data centers in Marseille and feedback on their festival on November 8, 9 and 10, 2024. It will be at 6:30 p.m. at the La Base association premises, 15 rue Chaptal, as part of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the struggles against mass surveillance.
Sète: presentation by Félix Tréguer of his book “Technopolice, Police surveillance in the age of artificial intelligence”from 7 p.m. at the Nouvelle Librairie Sétoise, 7, rue Alsace-Lorraine, as part of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the struggles against mass surveillance.
Friday November 22
Montpellier : day of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the fight against mass surveillance organized at the La Carmagnole association premises, 10 rue Haguenot. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., “Really Nice (VSA & suspicious behavior)”a treasure hunt for all audiences around the good reflexes to adopt to guarantee a controlled society. From 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., presentation of the Technopolice – La Quadrature du Net initiative. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., reverse conference with Félix Tréguer, author of “Technopolice, Police surveillance in the age of artificial intelligence”. From 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., aperitif and meal from the bag. From 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., “The Chicken”comico-rap show: Professor Hassan Bal comes and tries to answer the big question “What should you do with a chicken when it has a strong propensity for aggression towards its peers? »
Montpellier : night of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the struggles against mass surveillance, from 11 p.m. at the BIB Hackerspace, 80 impasse Flouch.
Saturday November 23
Montpellier : day of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the struggles against mass surveillance organized at the local association La Tendresse, 80 impasse Flouch. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., reception. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., digital self-defense workshop on data protection, its issues and tools. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., surveying with the Arpent’heureuses. Collective reading of the book “Move around – The city under surveillance” by Thomas Henbane. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free inter-canteen meal organized by Association for Social Equality, Self-Management and Equality (AEASAE) and AJAP. From 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., “VSA késako?”, by Quadrature du Net and the Human Rights League. Post-JOP (Olympic and Paralympic Games) information & news. From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., “Vraiment SympA”, a treasure hunt for all audiences on the good reflexes to adopt to guarantee a controlled society. From 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., mapping workshop – Departures at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Stroll in public space and inventory of cameras on Open Street Map From 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., stage open to political writings, poetry and literature as tools of struggle. Come with the texts you want to share. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., sharing of experiences in struggles against surveillance. From 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., free-price inter-AESAE/AJAP canteen meal. From 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., concerts, with Les Chevals Hungarians (dada rap) and Deadwood as a duo (electro-blues). Continuous: infokiosk, Le Grain des mots bookstore stand, free expression & artivism space: banners, signs, printing of stickers, screen printing, etc.
Montpellier : demonstration against sexist and sexual violence, 2 p.m. place de la Comédie
Béziers: rally against sexist and sexual violence, at 3 p.m. in front of the Theater.
Sunday November 24
Montpellier : day of the Technopolice festival dedicated to the fight against mass surveillance organized at the local association Le Quartier Généreux, 2 quai des Tanneurs. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Vraiment SympA (VSA & suspicious behavior)”, treasure hunt for all audiences on the good reflexes to adopt to guarantee a controlled society. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., artivist workshops, with anti-facial recognition makeup, disguises, creation of signs… From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., meals at free price between AESAE/AJAP canteens. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Silly Walk accompanied by brass bands in the city center. Departure: Quartier Généreux. Suspicious and lame ambulation against the normalization of behaviors induced by VSA. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., closing aperitif at the La Base association premises, 15 rue Chaptal.
Montpellier : AJAP food distribution, open to all from 3:30 p.m. at the square du Père Bonnet in Figuerolles.
What are the key highlights of the local events in Montpellier this week related to art and culture?
Questions:
1. What are the main events happening in Montpellier and its surroundings this week?
2. Can you provide detailed information about the Technopolice festival, including the various workshops, discussions, and performances that will be taking place during the weekend?
3. Why is it important to raise awareness about mass surveillance and privacy issues?
4. How are farmers in the region protesting and what are their main demands?
5. What is the significance of Trans Remembrance Day and the associated gatherings in Montpellier this week?
6. Can you tell us more about the book “Technopolice, Police surveillance in the age of artificial intelligence” and its relevance to the ongoing discussion about privacy and civil liberties?
