AFTER another infuriating week of missed testing targets, PPE shortages, bosses putting their workers at risk for profit (because luxury flats are essential, right?), and Trump's... ah let's not go into it, I’m sure you’re all keen to get stuck in with some virtual resistance.

Here are some of the Star's best picks of the week ahead's lefty events, from Free Assange campaign updates to voices from Gaza.

Saturday, May 2

Over the course of the crisis, it’s been disheartening to see world leaders cling to their pre-pandemic priorities of war, sanctions and military spending. So let’s start the week with some ambitious goals — fixing those skewed priorities with fellow campaigners at Stop the War. Tune in today for the group’s Zoom* webinar Coronavirus, Sanctions & War - A Youth & Student Meeting at 6pm.

Be sure to sign up today to Living Rent Glasgow’s online housing activism course: Elements of Organising starting this Tuesday. The eight-week course will explore Glasgow’s hidden housing struggles, squatting movement, rent strikes and tactics to secure proper housing for all.

Sunday, May 3

The disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on BAME communities is yet another product of entrenched racism across the world, anti-racists have argued.

Hear insights into this hugely important aspect of the crisis in Stand up to Racism’s webinar Covid 19 and Racism: Black workers on the front line at 2pm. 

After that be sure to catch Oliver Dodd — the founder of fast-growing campaign Coronavirus Fightback —discuss The Politics of Coronavirus at 2pm.

Monday, May 4

Mondays don’t have to be depressing, especially when the TUC is hosting a webinar on workers’ victories during coronavirus! The 2pm webinar Organise During Covid will be speaking to Unite members at Sheffield Students Union on their successful bid to win furlough pay, and how we can repeat these victories across the country.

With all that positive energy listen in to economists ponder the question Will Coronavirus Mean the End of Austerity? The macroeconomics of the COVID-19 crisis at 3pm - the fifth in SOAS’s series on economics and the virus.

Tuesday, May 5

I’m sure we all had suspicions when the Chancellor announced his multi-billion-pound job-retention scheme to support workers through the crisis. And sure enough, over the weeks the government has repeatedly shifted the goal posts to restrict who is eligible and how much they can get.

For crucial updates on the scheme tune in to the TUC’s Webinar: Job-retention scheme and employment rights hearing from the TUC’’s Senior Employment Rights Officer Tim Sharp.

Wednesday, May 6

The fight to save Julian Assange from the grips of the US’s brutal “justice” system is very much alive despite the lockdown.

To hear updates on the campaign and what you can do, join Stop the War’s 7pm webinar Free Assange - Stop the Extradition.

To mark 10 years since the fateful election that ushered in a decade of brutal Tory rule, Labour MPs John Trickett and Ian Lavery and former MP Laura Smith will be discussing how to rebuild working-class communities that have turned their back on the party.

Join the Zoom chat talk No holding back: Rebuilding in working-class communities at 7pm.

Thursday, May 7

It’s difficult to imagine what it’s like for the two million people trapped in Gaza with the existential threat of coronavirus looming above them. To give us an idea, tune in to the Amos Trust’s webinar Ahlan from Gaza at 5pm and hear from journalist Omar Ghraieb who is documenting the impact of the crisis on his home.

At 8pm rush out with those pots and pans, not just to thank key workers but to protest the gross failures of our government to protect them.

Friday, May 8

The weekend is finally here so let’s begin to wind down from that full-on week with some solidari(tea).

Boil the kettle for a Cup’a’Tea with Migrant Voice - a cosy weekly meet up at 5pm to share any concerns you or migrant communities are having in your area as well as tips to keeping healthy and happy.

If you miss staying out till the early hours then tune in at 1am for a live(ish) concert across the pond by artist Mendeleyev Allan Blitz.

The up and coming US singer’s creamy vocals and smooth guitar playing are a perfect way to lull you into the weekend. The event is part of a series of live streams every Friday supporting performers who’ve been hit hard by cancelled tours and closed venues.

Shows are free but donations are very much welcomed.

*If you haven’t yet been acquainted with Zoom, you can learn how to use and download it here: mstar.link/2ym2l3z.