A Discussion on Subculture, Organization, and Race in the Anarchist Space
A Discussion of Subculture, Organization and Race in the Anarchist Space There’s been a lot of discussion and critique of subculture within the anarchist space over the past few years in Philly. Our goal with this discussion is to think about and maybe come up with some answers about what subculture means for the anarchist […]
Free Jazz, Afro-Futurism, and Decolonial Struggle: A Musical Exploration
Join us for an enlightening talk that delves into the revolutionary intersections of free jazz, Afro-Futurism, Afro-Presentism, and their deep connections to decolonial struggles in the United States. This discussion will explore the musical contributions of legendary artists like Archie Shepp, Cecil Taylor, Max Roach, and Sun Ra, focusing on how their innovative sounds serve […]
Mutual Aid Social Therapy
Mutual Aid Social Therapy M.A.S.T. We will practice a form of peer / self therapy in a non-hierarchical, non-medical environment, using the framework initially presented by the Jane Addams Collective. The first half of the session will focus on developing a skill & a brief overview of M.A.S.T., and then we will split into triads […]
Leila Khaled: Hijacker Screening
A screening of documentary film Leila Khaled: Hijacker. The film profiles the first woman to hijack a plane, Palestinian fighter Leila Khaled. After the film we’ll have a discussion. 2006 58 Minutes Directed by Lina Makboul Leila Khaled was the first woman in the world to hijack an aircraft. As a member of the Popular […]
Mutual Aid Self Therapy M.A.S.T.
Thursday! 6-9PM If this is your first M.A.S.T., come at 6pm. Everyone else come at 6:30. Masks required. We will practice a form of peer / self therapy in a non-hierarchical, non-medical environment, using the framework initially presented by the Jane Addams Collective. The first half hour we will go over the structure of a […]
Children’s Liberation: The Liberation of Us All
No matter who you are or where you come from, in one way or another, the boot of adult supremacy is unavoidable. This conversation is one for all ages, as we all struggle to remove the boot from all our necks. Let’s imagine a world where the inner child doesn’t need to be healed, but […]
Love In A Fucked Up World Reading Group
Love in A Fucked Up World A valentimes reading group Sunday 2/23 noon-2pm @ O.R.C.A. Sunday 3/2 @ O.R.C.A. noon-2pm An affinity group of lovers cannot lose! ….right? Join friends, comrades, exes, & crushes at O.R.C.A. for a two-part discussion of Dean Spade’s book, Love In A Fucked Up World: How to build Relationships, […]
Love In A Fucked Up World Reading Group
Love in A Fucked Up World A valentimes reading group Sunday 2/23 noon-2pm @ O.R.C.A. Sunday 3/2 @ O.R.C.A. noon-2pm An affinity group of lovers cannot lose! ….right? Join friends, comrades, exes, & crushes at O.R.C.A. for a two-part discussion of Dean Spade’s book, Love In A Fucked Up World: How to build Relationships, Hook […]
Zine Prep + Open Write
The cutty slutty queer anarcho spellbook you’ve been seeking is accepting submissions through mid-March 🔮 This thursday from 7-9pm we’ll gather to talk a little bit about this upcoming zine and enjoy some leisurely open writing time. Optional prompts including the chaos magic of militancy and the 5-year-plan of frivolity // Autonomous sharing and feedback groups […]
One Year Of O.R.C.A.!
O.R.C.A. has officially circled the sun! We’re celebrating a year of aquatic anarchy by hanging out, and screening a fun feminist deep cut, Girls Town (1996). It’s been an interesting journey running the space for a year and we’ve learned a lot, feared a lot, and felt immense joy! Thanks to everyone who has made […]