"Breaking the Silence", an open reading for survivors of sexual violence Lammas Bookstore, 1607 17th Street, NW, on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Lammas and the D.C. Rape Crisis Center. Women may bring writings or speak about their experiences. Women only.

Alison Bechdel, creator of the comic series "Dykes to Watch Out For", will discuss and sign her new book. Lammas Bookstore, 1607 17th Street, NW, on Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m.

Note: Lammas and Vertigo have ongoing readings and workshops, to stay abreast of the upcoming events, check out the Washington City Paper. Also, check out the reviews of some recent events on pgs. 10-11.

Filmfest DC '98: The 12th Annual Washington, D.C. International Film Festival, April 22-May 3, 1998. For information, call: 202/628-FILM or check out the Filmfest DC website: www.capaccess.org/filmfestdc. The full catalogue of films will appear in the Friday, April 17th Washington Post. Some suggested films about women which may be of interest are: "Carla's Song", "Keswa: The Lost Thread", "Little Miracles", "The Mirror", and "Lea". The films "Out of the Past", "Taafe Fanga", and "Leila" are especially recommended for feminist viewers.

Girls Like Us: A Festival of Women In Film, Georgetown University, April 15, 16, 21, 22, 29, 1998. Shows begin at 7 pm. Free and open to the public. For more information call the GU Women's Studies Program at 202/687-3117.

My Sister’s Place Spring Luncheon: May 8, 1998. Luncheon to support My Sister’s Place in its mission against domestic violence. Contact Eve Zartmen-Ball at 202-296-9410.

Audre Lorde Legacy Awards, DC Jewish Community Center, Friday May, 15. Featuring co-chairs Leslie Feinberg and Evenlyn Maria Harris. 1998 Audre Lorde Fellowship winner: tatiana de la tierra, an El Paso-based Chicana fiction writer/activist. Also featuring an auction of Alice Walker’s coat. For more information contact the Center for Women at 202-496-1630.

Women Opening Doors for Women, Russel Senate Office Building, Caucus Room 325, June 4. Sponsored by Women’s Information Network. Keynote speaker will be Ann Lewis, Assistant to the President and White House Communications Director. Touted as "one of the best networking events" for women. For more information call WIN at 202-347-2827.

Pride and Passion: A Woman’s Dance Celebration, Washington Plaza, 10 Thomas Circle, June 5. NW at Massachusetts Ave and 14^th St. 8 pm to 2 am. Proceeds from this event support the Lesbian Services Program of Whitman-Walker Clinic. For more information please contact Lesbian Services Program at 202-939-7875.

1998 Gertrude Baer Summer School. Interested in peace, feminism, and human rights? The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom summer school entitled "Preparing Women for Leadership Roles" may be an excellent opportunity for you. This summer’s session will be held July 25-31 at Goucher College in Batlimore, MD. For more information contact WILPF at 1 rue de Varmbe, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, +4122.733.6175 or by email at hazel_tamano@hotmail.com.