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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graphic about banned books week celebration with stacks of books that have been banned or challenged (Native Son, Of Mice and Men, The Pentagon Papers, etc.)

Banned Books Week Celebration at Hooray For Books! (Alexandria)

Join us at Hooray For Books! on Thursday, Sept. 26 to reflect on the freedom to read and take a stand against the government's attempt to stifle speech and control what we should read, think, and value.
Sep 26, 2019 | 6:30 PM
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A diverse group of Black women, Muslim women, Latina women, and white women protesting the War on Drugs and its impact on women

ACLU-VA Member Forum: Abingdon

Sep 25, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
graphic about banned books week celebration with stacks of books that have been banned or challenged (Native Son, Of Mice and Men, The Pentagon Papers, etc.)

Banned Books Week Celebration at Blue Bee Cider (Richmond)

Sep 22, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-person
picture of Shaun King speaking at a public event. He dressed in black against a black background.

50th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Shaun King

Sep 07, 2019 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
protesters holding signs with pro-criminal justice reform messages

2019 ACLU-VA Member Forum: Virginia Beach

Jul 24, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
a protest sign that says "We Want Justice"

Movie Screening: The Bail Trap & OverCriminalized

Jun 29, 2019 | 8:30 PM
Event | In-person
Two black women talking over food at the 2018 Northern Virginia Chapter's Annual Meeting and CrabFest

Northern Virginia Chapter: 2019 Crabfest and Annual Meeting

Jun 23, 2019 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
Protesters holding sign that says "End Mass Incarceration - VAPOC Virginia Prisoner of Conscience"

Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Candidate Forum

Join us, League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area, and Virginia Interfaith for Public Policy for a Candidate Forum for the Primary for the Commonwealth's Attorney of Fairfax County and Fairfax City!
Jun 03, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
A woman protester holding a sign that says "Mass Incarceration NO!"

2019 ACLU-VA Member Forum: Harrisonburg

Please join us for the 2019 Member Forum in Charlottesville. Our Executive Director Claire Gastañaga will speak about our efforts to guarantee the right to vote and reform the criminal justice system.
May 30, 2019 | 7:00 PM