Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
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November Office Hour: Sip n’ Chat With Our Executive Director

The 2026 midterm elections have wrapped, and we have experienced a once-in-a-generation sea change across the country and in the state of Connecticut. Join the ACLU of CT Executive Director, Public Policy and Advocacy Director, and Community Engagement and Education Director on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 pm ET to learn more about what these results mean for Connecticut as we prepare for what comes next. Come ready to engage, ask questions, and get involved as we continue to protect our civil rights and civil liberties. Save your spot and register now using this link or the button below!
Nov 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | Virtual
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December Office Hour: Reflecting on the Year Behind Us and Preparing for the Year Ahead of Us

This year marked this country’s 250th anniversary, marking an opportunity to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned and the mistakes we’ve made in order to build something better. Now, at the end of 2026, the ACLU of Connecticut is inviting you to take some time to reflect on the work we’ve done together—in the state and across the nation—and discuss how we can build on these foundations. Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 6pm ET to reflect on the year behind us and prepare for the year ahead of us. Register now using this link or the button below!
Dec 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)

Past Events

Event | In-Person
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ACLU of Connecticut’s Freedom To Be Quilt-Making Event

Join us, the New Haven Pride Center, and Ben & Jerry’s CT on Thursday, April 22 for a craft event where we’ll be designing 10 of the panels that will be featured on the Freedom To Be quilt that will be installed in Washington, D.C. in May 2025.
Apr 16, 2025 | 6:15 PM
Event | In-Person
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Civil Rights Town Hall: Implications of a 2nd Trump Administration

The Trump administration’s agenda promises a significant blow to civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. The ACLU has a plan. We are prepared to meet this moment. Join us for a Town Hall event to hear from our team and to be heard.
Dec 01, 2024 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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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
Event | In-Person
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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
Event | In-Person
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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
Event | In-Person
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ImpaCT, An Evening of Education and Action 2024

Sep 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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WITCH PERFECT

WITCH PERFECT, a drag show featuring Scarlet Envy, Tina Burner & Alexis Michelle.
Sep 27, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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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
Event | In-Person
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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