Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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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

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ACLUVA Office Assistant Zhue shook hand with guests at our annual meeting

ACLU-VA & Northern Virginia Chapter Joint Annual Meeting

Sep 12, 2020 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
ERA protest at the state Capitol

Changes in Virginia’s Laws: New Civil Rights Protections

Jun 24, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
blue background with a quote that says "if I contract this disease in here, I won’t live to see my family again because the care is so poor. "

VA Covid-19 Justice Coalition Biweekly Virtual Town Hall

Jun 17, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
photo from our 2019 Crabfest of attendees eating crab and talking

ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2020 Crabfest

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Northern Virginia Crabfest & Annual Meeting has been cancelled. If you miss us, we hope you'll join us in Arlington on Sept. 12 for the ACLU-VA Annual Meeting.
Jun 07, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
A diverse group of Black women, Muslim women, Latina women, and white women protesting the War on Drugs and its impact on women

Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Criminal Legal System

May 20, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
Voting sticker on green fabric

Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Voting

May 13, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
a red protest sign that says "marijuana reform is police reform"

Changes in Virginia’s Laws: Marijuana

May 06, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
black background with the text "Marijuana reform for all, a rally for racial justice and police reform"

Marijuana Reform For All Rally

Feb 15, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
LGBT rights, free speech (1160x775)

Equality Virginia's Day of Action

Feb 04, 2020 | 8:30 AM