Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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Power & Purpose Institute

The Power & Purpose Institute is a free, one-day training designed to give you the tools to organize and lead in this critical moment. Our communities need bold action, and we need you in the fight. You'll learn how to: Organize effectively in your community Have persuasive conversations that move people to action Build lasting connections with others who are ready to rise to the moment
Jan 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Past Events

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Call for Art: Free Expression 2025

Calling all artists who support civil rights and liberties in Connecticut! On January 1st, we will debut a collection of Connecticut-based art on our website. The theme of this call is FREE EXPRESSION.
Nov 18, 2024 | 12:00 AM
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Red State, Blue State: Addressing Election Anxiety in a Series of Community Meetings

This free, 3-part interactive webinar series is a space for community conversation about election anxiety in both red and blue communities.
Oct 30, 2024 | 12:00 AM
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Ten Things to Know for the 2024 Election: A Pre-Election Webinar

From the Connecticut Memo, we've curated a list of ten things that we want you to keep in mind this November. Join us on October 10th at 12:00 pm to discuss the ten things the ACLU of Connecticut wants you to know for the election.
Oct 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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ImpaCT, An Evening of Education and Action 2024

Sep 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM
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WITCH PERFECT

WITCH PERFECT, a drag show featuring Scarlet Envy, Tina Burner & Alexis Michelle.
Sep 27, 2024 | 7:30 PM
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Stowe Prize for Literary Activism 2024 Event

Stowe Prize for Literary Activism 2024 Event featuring Dr. Bettina L. Love, best-selling author of Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children & How We Heal.
Sep 18, 2024 | 5:30 PM
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Your Voice, Your Vote Absentee Voting Event

Your Voice, Your Vote Absentee Voting Event featuring Deputy Secretary of the State Jacqueline Kozin. Join this discussion about voting logistics and what the ballot referendum about expanding absentee voting means for your community.
Sep 12, 2024 | 5:30 PM
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Voter Education with Anderson Curtis #4

Voter Education with Anderson Curtis. Hartford Public Library, Park Street @ The Lyric, 603 Park Street, Hartford. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. This event is free. For more information, email media@acluct.org for more information about the Voter Education Event
Sep 12, 2024 | 2:00 PM
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Voting Rights

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Voting Rights. Join us on Main Street, West Hartford. ACLU of CT Rise PAC and other community groups. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free.
Sep 12, 2024 | 11:30 AM