May 6th: Join an event against DRM

Dear LWN,

The [International Day Against DRM](http://dayagainstdrm.org) is in
two weeks on May 6th. On the same day across many countries, we will
be meeting together and raising our voices against the unjust
restrictions, control and surveillance that DRM imposes, and pointing
the way to a future of empowerment for computer users. Will you join
us at an event?

There is currently at least one event scheduled in Guatemala, Italy,
Portugal, the Netherlands and the USA. You can see the full list of
currently scheduled events below. We'll keep updating the
[online version of this
list](https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/Da...),
so if you don't see an event in your area, check back closer to May
6th.

## Want to organize your own event?

There are event-planning resources on the [International Day Against
DRM Web site](http://dayagainstdrm.org), and you can email
<info@defectivebydesign.org> if there is any way we can help you.

## Want to participate, but can't make it to an event?

Make sure to visit [dayagainstdrm.org](http://dayagainstdrm.org).
There's lots to do from your own home (and discounts on DRM-free media
on May 6th).

## Speak multiple languages?

We need your help translating our anti-DRM flyer so that its message
can reach people everywhere. Reviewers are needed as well as
translators. Head over to the [translation area on the LibrePlanet
wiki](https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/DR...)
to get started.

## Let's talk

For discussing events, the International Day Against DRM, or
DRM-related topics in general, join us on the
[#dbd](irc://irc.gnu.org/dbd) Freenode channel or the [Defective by
Design email discussion
list](https://lists.defectivebydesign.org/mailman/listinfo/drm-...).

Zak Rogoff  
Campaigns Manager

# Events

A big shout out to everyone organizing events! Thanks for fueling this
movement. See the [online version of this
list](https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Defective_by_Design/Da...)
for the most up-to-date event details.

## Guatemala

### Guatemala City: Free Alternatives

Join us to celebrate free software with a casual jam session and
DRM-free flyering at San Carlos University.

*   WHEN: 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 6th
*   WHERE: Z.12 San Carlos University, Guatemala City, Guatemala
*   MEETING POINT: Plaza de los Mártires
*   CONTACT: Josue <josue@bransys.co>

## Italy

### Cosenza

Mozillabros and CiotoFlow hacking group will try to repeat the event
of 2011 at University of the Calabria, with open music and Embedded
devices OpenWRT powered sharing music.

*   WHEN: May 6th 2015, 18:00
*   WHERE: Aula Occupata P2 at Università della Calabria, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Cosenza
*   CONTACT: Marco Oliverio <garulf@autistici.org>

### Milan: 8-bit Music Party

Mozillabros and Game Over Milano wish to organize an 8-bit music party
celebrating the International Day Against DRM in Milan, at
Leoncavallo.

*   WHEN: May 7th 2015, 20:00
*   WHERE: Leoncavallo Spazio Pubblico Autogestito, Milan
*   CONTACT: Natale Vinto <natale@mozillabros.com>

## Netherlands

### Almere

Casual conversations and arguments against DRM with Rijk. Come join me
for a chat and let me know what you think about DRM.

*   WHEN: May 6th 2015, 15:00 - 17:00
*   WHERE: seats2meet at De Nieuwe Bibliotheek Almere Stad:
[https://www.seats2meet.com/nl/locations/593/denieuwebibli...]
*   CONTACT: Rijk Ravestein <rijkr@savapage.org>

## Portugal

### Águeda: Event about Copyright

Once again ANSOL (Portuguese Association for Free Software) celebrates
the Day Against DRM, this time by organizing an afternoon of talks and
even some hands-on experiences about copyright, including a talk
specifically about DRM.

*   WHEN: Saturday afternoon, May 9th
*   WHERE: Águeda Living Lab
*   MORE INFO: [https://ansol.org/node/264](https://ansol.org/node/264)

## USA

### Boston: DRM Conversations, Food and Drinks

We'll distribute information about DRM to customers in front of an
Apple store packed with DRM-encumbered media, then go for food and
drinks at a near by Middle Eastern/American restaurant called
[Jaffa](http://www.cafejaffa.net/). Our goal is to use engaging
materials get people thinking about the realities of DRM and excited
about DRM-free media. Come to do whatever is best for your comfort
level - you can hand out info, or take it to the next level and strike
up friendly conversations with passersby. We'll be at the store for 45
minutes to an hour, then go around the corner to Jaffa. If you can
only come for the flyering, or only come for Jaffa, you are still more
than welcome. Please RSVP.

*   WHEN: Meet at 6:15
*   WHERE: Back Bay Apple Store at 815 Boylston Street, a few blocks from the Copley T Station
*   PLAN: Flyer 6:30 - 7:15/7:30, Jaffa 7:30 - 8:30/9:30 (Jaffa is at 48 Gloucester Street Boston,
MA 02115)
*   PLEASE RSVP: <campaigns@fsf.org>

### Seattle

Help us protest the use of DRM and help educate the public about its
dangers. We will be handing out stickers and flyers. If you have some
anti-DRM related gear
[e.g.](http://shop.fsf.org/product/DRM_No_One_Admitted/) please wear
it to the event.

*   WHEN: 12:00 - 2:00 on Wendnesday, May 6
*   WHERE: [Red Square on the University of Washington
Campus](http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/4921196), Seattle

### NYC event with Richard Stallman

Details forthcoming.

*   CONTACT: <campaigns@fsf.org>

### Murfreesboro, TN

Details forthcoming

*   CONTACT: Dave Johnson - <davefilms.us@gmail.com>

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