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

Event | In-person
A white woman holding a sign that says "End Voter Suppression Now"

2019 ACLU-VA Member Forum: Charlottesville

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 29, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
a flyer for the 2019 Session Confessions event with the Virginia Capitol in the background

2019 Virginia Session Confessions

May 23, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
On The Basis of Sex Movie Invite

Movie Screening: On The Basis of Sex

Jan 15, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
A white woman holding a sign that says "hashtag Respect My Vote"

ACLU of Virginia Member Forum: Shenandoah Valley

Nov 08, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Two candidates for Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney in the back with our Director of Advocacy Jenny Glass up front giving an intro at our Commonwealth's attorney candidate forum

Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney Candidate Forum

Oct 23, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Window display with an ACLU-VA branded Banned Books Week poster

Banned Books Week Celebration at Chop Suey Books

Sep 27, 2018 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-person
Panelists Kemba Smith, Angela Antoine, and Heidi Christiansen spoke at the 2018 ACLU-VA Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary Kick-Off

Sep 08, 2018 | 2:00 PM
Event | In-person
Bashir Al-Asad, a Yemeni American, spoke at our community forum against the Muslim Ban

No Muslim Ban Community Forum: In It Until We Win It - Richmond

Jun 28, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Two black women talking over food at the 2018 Northern Virginia Chapter's Annual Meeting and CrabFest

2018 Northern Virginia Crabfest & Annual Meeting

Jun 24, 2018 | 4:45 PM