Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
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Second Look Lobby Day

Presented by: Sistas In Prison Reform, The Humanization Project, Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) & Nolef Turns Inc. We will rally for our cause, distribute materials and split into groups that will meet with various legislators to discuss our priority criminal legal system bills.
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback Statewide Meeting - January

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks statewide.
Jan 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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ACLU-VA Lobby Day

Join ACLU of Virginia for their first-ever lobby day on February 9th! We'll walk to Virginia's general assembly building together to talk directly to our legislators on how we can create a better Commonwealth.
Feb 09, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Past Events

Event | In-person
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Norfolk Zine Fest

Join us at Norfolk Zine Fest! Come connect with us and grab a free copy of our trans joy zine.
Nov 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
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CLAPBack November Meeting - Richmond

Join our CLAPPback team for folks in the Richmond and Henrico area. New to the team? Submit a volunteer form! Afterwards, RSVP at the button below.
Nov 15, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Event | Virtual
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2025 Annual Meeting

2025 has been quite a year. Since President Trump's inauguration, the ACLU has filed more than 150 lawsuits against the Trump administration, and in Virginia, we've been fighting hard – in the court, in the legislature, and on the streets – to protect Virginians' civil rights and civil liberties. Join ACLU-VA members for our annual meeting to see how YOU helped us hold the line this year in our collective fight for our rights – and what's ahead for 2026.
Nov 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPback October Meeting - Hampton Roads

Join our CLAPPback team for folks in the Hampton Roads area. New to the team? Submit a volunteer form! Afterwards, RSVP at the button below.
Oct 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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CLAPBack October Meeting - NOVA

Join our CLAPPback team for folks in the Northern Virginia area. New to the team? Submit a volunteer form! Afterwards, RSVP at the button below.
Oct 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Charlottesville Zine Fest

Join us at the third annual Charlottesville Zine Fest and get a FREE copy of our first-ever zine, "Celebrating Trans Joy: Building Communities!"
Oct 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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No Kings Day, Oct. 18

On October 18, people across the country will peacefully come together at marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject the Trump administration’s abuses of power. With President Trump doubling down on his attacks, we’re sending a clear message, along with communities across the country, condemning the Trump administration’s escalating abuses of power. The ACLU will co-host No Kings protests across the country as we continue to build power in opposition to the unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration. Our Executive Director Mary Bauer will be speaking at the No Kings protest in Manassas. There are multiple protests happening around Virginia. Find your location below. When using this link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
Oct 18, 2025 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Tabling: Southwest Virginia Pride

Happy Pride! Join ACLU of Virginia in celebrating how far we've come in our collective liberation and recognizing the hard work ahead. We'll be giving out free swag and Spread Trans Joy zines at our tabling events.
Oct 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Richmond Zine Fest

Join us at the 16th annual Richmond Zine Fest and get a FREE copy of our first-ever zine, "Celebrating Trans Joy: Building Communities!"
Oct 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM