WEEKEND PROTESTS. On Saturday, April 29, 2006, New York City will be home to a March for Peace, Justice and Democracy starting in Chelsea and heading downtown to Foley Square.

On Sunday, April 30, 2006, New York City restaurateurs (and their patrons) will show their support for oppressed Sudanese through Dining for Darfur. 5% of gross sales will go to the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian work in Darfur and neighboring Chad. Among the participating restaurants is a Blog About Town favorite: Hakata, a Japanese restaurant in the theater district.

Dining for Darfur is one of many North American events associated with Sunday's Rally to Stop Genocide in Washington, DC. Previous coverage is here.

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