Dismantling patriarchy: An evening of conversation, art and resistance

Ahead of International Women’s Day, join the Guardian and One Billion Rising for an evening of conversation and art with activists and artists. Against the backdrop of the Guardian’s headlines that bring renewed urgency to questions of power, accountability and whose voices are heard, join and celebrate the imagination and determination of those working towards a more equal world. Arwa Mahdawi, Guardian columnist and author of The Week in Patriarchy, will chair the discussion with playwright, Guardian contributor and founder of V-Day and One Billion Rising V (formerly Eve Ensler); One Billion Rising’s global director, Monique Wilson; and its South Africa coordinator and activist, Lucinda Evans. Poet and community organiser Aja Monet and V (formerly Eve Ensler) will be among the contributors to a programme of poetry, dance, readings and film, including a special reading from musician Anoushka Shankar. With more speakers and artists to be announced, the evening will raise funds for V-Day's work to end violence against women, gender-expansive people, girls and the earth. And every ticket purchased also supports the Guardian’s independent journalism. Ask your questions, share your frustrations and your hopes – and leave with ideas for how to turn anger into collective action. 16+ (unless accompanied by an adult)