Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest in Farmville, BBQ in Arlington, or get crafty in Fairfax.
Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions.
Friday (May 29)
Williamsburg JCC Indivisible: Freedom Fridays (12-1 p.m.)
A weekly peaceful protest outside the Williamsburg James City County Courthouse.
Suffolk Democratic Committee: Resist! Sidewalk Protest (Suffolk, 5-6 p.m.)
A weekly sidewalk anti-fascist protest.
Saturday (May 30)
Indivisible: Farmville Visibility Brigade (12-1 p.m.)
A peaceful protest outside the Prince Edward County Courthouse.
Chesterfield County Democratic Committee: Volunteering at the Que Pasa Festival (Richmond, 12-8 p.m.)
A chance to volunteer with Democrats at a local festival.
Arlington Democrats: Annual Member BBQ (2-5 p.m.)
An annual celebration of local Democrats. Please RSVP for the event’s address.
Sunday (May 31)
Indivisible Turning the Tables: Craftivism Circle Meet-up, (Fairfax City, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
A crafting event with fellow progressives.
Indivisible: Signs of Democracy Arlington, (Arlington, 2-4 p.m.)
A demonstration protesting Trump’s authoritarian government.
Wednesday (June 3)
Virginia Grassroots: Resist & Persist Protest (Virginia Beach, 7:30-9 a.m.)
A weekly protest at Virginia Beach’s Town Center.
Working Families Party: Wednesday Meeting (Virtual, 8-9 p.m.)
A regular meeting to help local progressives connect and organize.
Thursday (June 4)
Rebel Cafe: June Meetup (Alexandria, 7-8:30 p.m.)
An anti-fascist meeting with local community leaders and organizers.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.
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