Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
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Voting with a Conviction in Virginia Webinar

The Humanization Project is teaming up with the ACLU of Virginia and Campaign Legal Center for a live conversation about voting rights, restoration, and what’s happening for people impacted by the criminal legal system.
Oct 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
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No Kings: Vote Early Gathering

On October 17, join Third Act DMV for a VOTE EARLY rally at the Watergate Steps near the Lincoln Memorial and then march with us across Memorial Bridge to Memorial Circle. You may choose to end the march there and hop on the metro, or join some of us to return to the Watergate Steps (for a song or two). The rally will feature several speakers and opportunities to check your voter registration status, confirm your polling location, and learn about DC’s animal welfare Initiative, Maryland’s redistricting referendum, and Virginia’s three Constitutional Amendments on this year’s ballots. Our No Kings: Vote Early to stop the Arch march will take us to the site of the proposed Vanity Triumphal Arch, where our presence will demonstrate our resistance to government overreach and our support for democracy. Across all issues, the message will be to vote early, vote in person if possible and turn out in numbers “too big to rig.” With music, chants, a drum brigade, puppets, and all of you, we plan to make some noise as we get out the early vote and help turn the tide for our country. Third Act DMV is a volunteer-run regional group within the national Third Act network, bringing together activists from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The group focuses on democracy protection, climate action, and federal-level issues.
Oct 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM (ET)
Event | In-Person
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No Kings Day

For over a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power does not belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who believe they are above accountability. Power belongs to the people, but only if we use it. Learn more at www.nokings.org.
Oct 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
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Free the People. Free the Vote.

Please join the ACLU of Virginia and partners for a special screening of Ava Duvernay's powerful documentary "13th" in Virginia Beach on October 18th at 5pm. RSVP below for more details. We hope to see you there!
Oct 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM (ET)

Past Events

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
Event | In-Person
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CLAPback October Meeting - Richmond/Henrico

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.
Oct 04, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Tabling: Pridefest 2025

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.
Sep 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights Training

You are cordially invited to a “Know Your Rights” event hosted by ACLU Virginia, featuring special guest Congressman Don Beyer. With the increased immigration enforcement activity in Northern Virginia, this training event is to learn best practices. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Make sure you and your friends know your rights, how to exercise them, and how to prepare in case you or someone you know is detained. WHAT: Know Your Rights Training WHEN: Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 PM ET WHERE: On Zoom - RSVP HERE for the link! When we know our rights, we can defend them for ourselves and our neighbors. Let's get ready. RSVP NOW to register. Questions must be submitted in advance. Please do so through the registration link. Español Le invitamos a un evento de instrucción para que “Conozca Sus Derechos.” El evento está siendo organizado por la ACLU Virginia, con la participación del congresista Don Beyer. Con el aumento de operativos migratorios en el norte de Virginia, esta instrucción le ayudará a aprender las mejores prácticas. Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Asegúrese de que usted y sus amigos conozcan sus derechos, cómo ejercerlos y cómo prepararse en caso de que usted o alguien que conoce sea detenido. QUÉ: Instrucción Para Que Conozca Sus Derechos CUÁNDO: Jueves, 18 de septiembre a las 6:30PM DÓNDE: Por Zoom - ¡Confirme su asistencia AQUÍ para recibir el enlace! Cuando conocemos nuestros derechos, podemos defenderlos nosotros mismos y a nuestros vecinos. ¡Prepárense! Confirme su asistencia AHORA. Las preguntas deben enviarse por adelantado. Por favor hágalo a través del enlace de registro.
Sep 18, 2025 | 6:30 PM