This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)

Film looks at urban design

The Little Theatre will show the documentary film "Urbanized" by Gary Hustwit at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2. The film looks at the design of cities from the perspective of some of the world's most well-known architects. Tickets: $12 at the door.

Talk on Israeli politics

The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester will present "The Headlines: What's the News of the Day and What Does it Mean for Israel?" a talk by Reuven Hazan at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 6. Hazan is a professor of political science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and his work covers Israel's history and politics. His talk is at Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Road South.

Racial equality workshop

Metro Justice will hold a "Racial Justice Workshop" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 11. The passage of the Voting Rights Act, Brown v Wade, employment, graduation rates, and prison sentences are some of the topics that will be covered. The workshop is at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street. A $5 donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required: 325-2560.

Writer remembers Rochester

The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will host a talk and reading by writer Sonja Livingston at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 5. Livingston's memoir "Ghostbread" is about growing up poor and fatherless in Rochester and Buffalo. The event is at the Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue.

Book discussion

The Moving Beyond Racism Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 6, to discuss "The Working Poor," a book by David Shipler. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines what "working poor" means in America. The group will meet at Barnes and Noble, Pittsford Plaza. Reading the book before the meeting is not a requirement to attend.

Urban farming workshops

Rochester Roots is offering a six-part community workshop series for schools, and city and suburban gardeners and farmers. The workshops cover everything from planning and design of the space to spring planting. The first workshop will be held on Thursday, February 2. Times, locations, and registration fees: 232-1463 or www.rochesterroots.org.

Sustainability discussion

Friends of the Public Library will host a talk by Enid Cardinal, RIT's advisor to the president on sustainability, at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7. Cardinal will discuss the global trend toward sustainability, what it means, and how to apply it. The talk is at the Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue.

Peace vigil

The Buddhist Peace Fellowship will hold a vigil at the Occupy Rochester encampment in Washington Square Park at noon on Monday, February 6.