A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 28.
Want to get politically engaged this week? You can join a progressive happy hour, protest fascism in Suffolk, or get crafty with Indivisible.
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions.
Friday (April 24)
NRV Indivisible: Trump regime protest, (RSVP for address, 5 – 6 p.m.)
A demonstration hosted by New River Valley Indivisible to protest the Trump administration.
Suffolk Democratic Committee: Resist! Sidewalk Protest, (Suffolk, 10 am)
A weekly anti-fascist protest on the corner of Hampton Roads Pkwy. and College Dr.
Fredericksburg Democratic Committee: April Happy Hour, (Fredericksburg, 5 – 7 p.m.)
A casual post-Election Day happy hour.
Saturday (April 25)
Newport News Democratic City Committee: Monthly Breakfast – 2026 General Assembly Session Update, (Hampton, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.)
A community breakfast meant for connection and community with fellow progressives.
Suffolk Democratic Committee: No! Downtown protest, (Suffolk, 10 – 11 a.m.)
A weekly anti-fascist protest on Main Street.
Disappeared in America: National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention, (Richmond, 10 a.m. – noon)
A nationwide protest and day of action opposing the Trump administration’s ICE warehouses and detention centers.
Do Something Alexandria: What’s Next After No Kings? (Alexandria, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
A post-No Kings 3 organizing event to discuss next steps.
Working Families Party: 757 Wolf Pack Movie Night, (Norfolk, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
A screening of a pro-worker documentary.
Sunday (April 26)
Indivisible Turning the Tables: Craftivism Circle Meet-up, (Fairfax City, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
A crafting event with fellow progressives.
Loudoun County Democratic Committee: Dulles Dems Community Cleanup, (Chantilly, 1 – 3 p.m.)
A community cleanup event for a historic Black cemetery.
AFL-CIO: Workers Memorial Day, (Charlottesville, 2 – 4 p.m.)
A pro-worker event and celebration.
Monday (April 27)
Indivisible: Peninsula Mobilize Monday, (Hampton, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
A weekly, peaceful protest for progressive values.
Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee: School Board Meeting, (Fredericksburg, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
A school board meeting for Spotsylvania County.
Tuesday (April 28)
Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee: Board of Supervisors Meeting, (Spotsylvania, 5 – 9 p.m.)
A Board meeting for Spotsylvania County.
Stop Taking Our Health Care: Virginia Beach Event, (Virginia Beach, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
A protest demanding affordable healthcare for all Virginians.
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.
