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Saturday
MAR 14
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
MAR 14
9:00 AM

Sahuarita Rally

Location:

Sidewalk in front of Fry's

15950 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Organizer: Sahuarita Democrats & Independents

As part of regular protests hosted by the Sahuarita Democrats & Independents every 2nd Saturday unless otherwise noted.

Sahuarita Rally
Saturday
MAR 14
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

ICE Out Community Assembly

Location:

Menlo Park

325 N Grande Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745

Organizer: Community Organized

Together, we can put an end to the cruelty of immigration enforcement. With this intention, we organize ourselves to defend our communities and care for each other.

This is a participatory meeting with small group discussions to make real plans together.

Anyone who wants a world free of oppression and exploitation is welcome. Bring your loved ones and your ideas, big or small. Everyone has something to offer. If you’re not sure, please come!

Every Second Saturday from 2pm-4:30pm.

Spanish/English interpretation available

ICE Out Community Assembly
Sunday
MAR 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Julius Caesar Staged Reading + Democracy on Edge

Location:

St. Francis in the Foothills

4625 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718

Organizer: Studio Connections Theatre Company

In a time when questions of power, rhetoric, and public trust dominate our civic life, Julius Caesar remains one of Shakespeare’s most urgent plays. This staged reading invites audiences to listen closely to the language of ambition, loyalty, and persuasion—and to consider what democracy requires of us now.

Julius Caesar Staged Reading + Democracy on Edge
Monday
MAR 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Resist @ Rush Hour

Location:

Multiple Dates, Times, and Locations - Please See Description

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Current sites to protest weekly:
MONDAY 
KOLB & SUNRISE, 8-10 AM
Host Sandy, parking in SW corner

TUESDAY 
GRANT & CAMPBELL, 8:30-10 AM
Host Steve, parking in SE corner and neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 
CAMPBELL & RIVER, 8-10 AM
Host Luther, parking in rear NW and SE corners

ORACLE & RANCHO VISTOSO, 4-5:30 PM
Host Dee at NW/SW corners

WILMOT & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Jordan, parking in SW corner

THURSDAY
LAMBERT & LA CAÑADA 8-10 AM
Host Elenor, parking in NE and SE Corners

COUNTRY CLUB & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Cliff, parking in neighborhood

TANGERINE & TWIN PEAKS, 4:30-5:30pm
Host Paul @ NE Corner


BE PEACEFUL!
Signs: Protest anything!Simple message: 4-5 Lines, lettering 4-5”
Sign up to host an intersection for a protest @ Rush Hour - weekly, bimonthly, or monthly!
To get started: Call, text or email Luther 702-460-2600 | lcreed@me.com

Resist @ Rush Hour
Tuesday
MAR 17
5:30 PM

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Location:

Tucson City Hall

255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Thursday
MAR 19
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894167/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy media consumer.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy
Friday
MAR 20
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Support VA Workers

Location:

Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Support VA Workers
Saturday
MAR 21
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

César Chávez & Dolores Huerta March & Rally

Location:

March from Pueblo High School to Rudy Garcia Park

5001 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85706

Organizer: César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Holiday Coalition

March from Pueblo High School to Rudy Garcia Park. Shuttles from Rudy Garcia to Pueblo HS 8:00am - 8:30am.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18mM2aQ7Pu/

César Chávez & Dolores Huerta March & Rally
Sunday
MAR 22
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

2331 E Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Hosted by Good Trouble Action Group. 

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one. 

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles. 

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/NonviolenceTrainingSignUp

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring water.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Tuesday
MAR 24
9:00 AM

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Location:

Pima County Administration Building

130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Thursday
MAR 26
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Donating During a Fascist Crisis

Location:

Quincie Douglas Library

1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Resistance Pocketbook Project

Organized by Resistance Pocketbook Project.

Join us for a practical, strategy-focused session on how ordinary people can make smarter donations to defend democracy, protect rights, and support resistance infrastructure in this unstable moment. This event is to help you figure out how to donate according to your vision, not a pitch for any single organization. We won't ask you for any private financial information. Bring friends who are curious about donating strategically but aren’t already deep in activist networks.

Seating is limited, please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/912207/

Donating During a Fascist Crisis
Friday
MAR 27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

No Kings Prep Party

Location:

4th Ave Coalition Space

311 E 7th St
Tucson, AZ 85705

Organizer: Crafting Resistance

Design your protest sign! Learn more about the power of nonviolent resistance! Make some friends, then make some good trouble!

No Kings Prep Party
Saturday
MAR 28
All Day

No Kings Day

Location:

Multiple Locations

Specific event details to be added soon. In the meantime, visit nokings.org for current No Kings event list.

No Kings Day
Saturday
APR 4
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

2331 E Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Hosted by Good Trouble Action Group. 

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one. 

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles. 

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/NonviolenceTrainingSignUp

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring water.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Friday
APR 10
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

One Year of Solidarity with the Tucson VA

Location:

Tucson VA Medical Center - S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: SACA, Veterans for Peace, Honest Arizona

Join SACA, Veterans for Peace, and community partners to recommit our dedication and support for the Tucson VA and veterans who are facing attacks from our federal government, impacting jobs and our care.

During this rally, there will be a speaking portion featuring community members, veterans, and elected officials, and a short march from the 6th Ave entrance to the Ajo entrance, led by community advocates. More details to come on the march.

Date: Friday, April 10th

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Location: S 6th Ave. & W Veterans Blvd. outside the Tucson VA's 6th Ave entrance

Who: Southern Arizona Community Activists, Veterans for Peace, Honest Arizona, local community advocates, and more to be announced!

Signs: Please bring signs that show solidarity with the VA and/or veterans, or call out the actions that are impacting them.

Parking: Please don't park inside the Tucson VA campus. Parking is available in the neighborhood and surrounding businesses (e.g., Church's, Family Dollar).

One Year of Solidarity with the Tucson VA

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday MAR 14
8:00AM-11:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Sahuarita Rally

Saturday MAR 14
9:00AM
Sahuarita Rally
Location:
Sidewalk in front of Fry's
15950 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Organizer: Sahuarita Democrats & Independents

As part of regular protests hosted by the Sahuarita Democrats & Independents every 2nd Saturday unless otherwise noted.

ICE Out Community Assembly

Saturday MAR 14
2:00PM-4:30PM
ICE Out Community Assembly
Location:
Menlo Park
325 N Grande Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745

Organizer: Community Organized

Together, we can put an end to the cruelty of immigration enforcement. With this intention, we organize ourselves to defend our communities and care for each other.

This is a participatory meeting with small group discussions to make real plans together.

Anyone who wants a world free of oppression and exploitation is welcome. Bring your loved ones and your ideas, big or small. Everyone has something to offer. If you’re not sure, please come!

Every Second Saturday from 2pm-4:30pm.

Spanish/English interpretation available

Julius Caesar Staged Reading + Democracy on Edge

Sunday MAR 15
7:00PM-9:00PM
Julius Caesar Staged Reading + Democracy on Edge
Location:
St. Francis in the Foothills
4625 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718

Organizer: Studio Connections Theatre Company

In a time when questions of power, rhetoric, and public trust dominate our civic life, Julius Caesar remains one of Shakespeare’s most urgent plays. This staged reading invites audiences to listen closely to the language of ambition, loyalty, and persuasion—and to consider what democracy requires of us now.

Resist @ Rush Hour

Monday MAR 16
8:00AM-6:00PM
Resist @ Rush Hour
Location:
Multiple Dates, Times, and Locations - Please See Description

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Current sites to protest weekly:
MONDAY 
KOLB & SUNRISE, 8-10 AM
Host Sandy, parking in SW corner

TUESDAY 
GRANT & CAMPBELL, 8:30-10 AM
Host Steve, parking in SE corner and neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 
CAMPBELL & RIVER, 8-10 AM
Host Luther, parking in rear NW and SE corners

ORACLE & RANCHO VISTOSO, 4-5:30 PM
Host Dee at NW/SW corners

WILMOT & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Jordan, parking in SW corner

THURSDAY
LAMBERT & LA CAÑADA 8-10 AM
Host Elenor, parking in NE and SE Corners

COUNTRY CLUB & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Cliff, parking in neighborhood

TANGERINE & TWIN PEAKS, 4:30-5:30pm
Host Paul @ NE Corner


BE PEACEFUL!
Signs: Protest anything!Simple message: 4-5 Lines, lettering 4-5”
Sign up to host an intersection for a protest @ Rush Hour - weekly, bimonthly, or monthly!
To get started: Call, text or email Luther 702-460-2600 | lcreed@me.com

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Tuesday MAR 17
5:30PM
Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Location:
Tucson City Hall
255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy

Thursday MAR 19
6:30PM-7:30PM
Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894167/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy media consumer.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Support VA Workers

Friday MAR 20
7:00AM-8:15AM
Support VA Workers
Location:
Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

César Chávez & Dolores Huerta March & Rally

Saturday MAR 21
8:00AM-1:00PM
César Chávez & Dolores Huerta March & Rally
Location:
March from Pueblo High School to Rudy Garcia Park
5001 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85706

Organizer: César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Holiday Coalition

March from Pueblo High School to Rudy Garcia Park. Shuttles from Rudy Garcia to Pueblo HS 8:00am - 8:30am.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18mM2aQ7Pu/

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Sunday MAR 22
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Hosted by Good Trouble Action Group. 

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one. 

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles. 

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/NonviolenceTrainingSignUp

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring water.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday MAR 24
9:00AM
Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Location:
Pima County Administration Building
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Donating During a Fascist Crisis

Thursday MAR 26
6:00PM-7:00PM
Donating During a Fascist Crisis
Location:
Quincie Douglas Library
1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Resistance Pocketbook Project

Organized by Resistance Pocketbook Project.

Join us for a practical, strategy-focused session on how ordinary people can make smarter donations to defend democracy, protect rights, and support resistance infrastructure in this unstable moment. This event is to help you figure out how to donate according to your vision, not a pitch for any single organization. We won't ask you for any private financial information. Bring friends who are curious about donating strategically but aren’t already deep in activist networks.

Seating is limited, please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/912207/

No Kings Prep Party

Friday MAR 27
7:00PM-9:00PM
No Kings Prep Party
Location:
4th Ave Coalition Space
311 E 7th St
Tucson, AZ 85705

Organizer: Crafting Resistance

Design your protest sign! Learn more about the power of nonviolent resistance! Make some friends, then make some good trouble!

No Kings Day

Saturday MAR 28
All Day
No Kings Day
Location:
Multiple Locations

Specific event details to be added soon. In the meantime, visit nokings.org for current No Kings event list.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Saturday APR 4
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Hosted by Good Trouble Action Group. 

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one. 

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles. 

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/NonviolenceTrainingSignUp

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring water.

One Year of Solidarity with the Tucson VA

Friday APR 10
9:00AM-11:00AM
One Year of Solidarity with the Tucson VA
Location:
Tucson VA Medical Center - S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: SACA, Veterans for Peace, Honest Arizona

Join SACA, Veterans for Peace, and community partners to recommit our dedication and support for the Tucson VA and veterans who are facing attacks from our federal government, impacting jobs and our care.

During this rally, there will be a speaking portion featuring community members, veterans, and elected officials, and a short march from the 6th Ave entrance to the Ajo entrance, led by community advocates. More details to come on the march.

Date: Friday, April 10th

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Location: S 6th Ave. & W Veterans Blvd. outside the Tucson VA's 6th Ave entrance

Who: Southern Arizona Community Activists, Veterans for Peace, Honest Arizona, local community advocates, and more to be announced!

Signs: Please bring signs that show solidarity with the VA and/or veterans, or call out the actions that are impacting them.

Parking: Please don't park inside the Tucson VA campus. Parking is available in the neighborhood and surrounding businesses (e.g., Church's, Family Dollar).