Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
Equality Virginia's logo.

Equality Virginia's LGBTQ+ Lobby Day

Join Equality Virginia and LGBTQ+ advocates from across the Commonwealth for LGBTQ+ Lobby Day 2026 at the Virginia General Assembly! This is a powerful opportunity to make your voice heard, build community, and directly advocate for policies that protect and advance LGBTQ+ equality in Virginia. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or attending Lobby Day for the first time, we'll make sure you're prepared and supported every step of the way.
Feb 02, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Event | In-person
photo of two people, one Black and one white, holding a sign that says "still fighting for voting rights"

Thank Lawmakers in Hampton Roads

This legislative session, Virginia lawmakers put all 3 constitutional amendments to protect our reproductive freedom, voting rights, and marriage equality on the ballot for Virginians to vote on in November. Join us for an evening of crafting and community building to thank them!
Feb 05, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Virginia's capitol with a red filter is displayed over a light blue abstract shape and has a light blue gavel over top.

ACLU-VA's 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
Black Pride RVA Poster

Black Pride RVA

Jul 17, 2021 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
portrait of our executive director Claire Gastanaga, with shoulder length silver hair, round face, blue eyes, and wearing all black.

Retirement Celebration in Honor of Claire Gastañaga

Apr 29, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
graphic that says Nudge for Northam: Legalize It Right

Nudge for Northam: Legalize Marijuana Right

Mar 12, 2021 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
a protester holding a sign that says "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice every where."

What's Ahead in 2021

Feb 04, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Dark green background with the text "legalize marijuana" in white

Legalize Marijuana Right

Jan 14, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Our intern Ameenah in her hijab at the reception table greeting guests at our 2020 Legislative forum

ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2021 Legislative Forum

Dec 12, 2020 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
graphic that says "Suppressed 2020: The Fight to Vote" with basic info on the event, with a photo of voting rights protesters on the right

Suppressed 2020: The Fight to Vote

Oct 20, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
banner image for block the vote exhibition

Block The Vote: The Deliberate Suppression of the Black Vote

Oct 19, 2020 | 4:15 PM
Event | In-person
graphic that says "Voter's Rights 2020"

Your Vote, Your Voice: Know Your Voting Rights with the ACLU of VA

Sep 23, 2020 | 7:00 PM