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Monthly Community SummitMarch 16, 2026
RSVP! Monday, March 16, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 VERMONT St, San Diego, CA 92103Zoom Join ASD’s Monthly CommUnity Summit either virtually on Zoom or for our in-person potluck at the Joyce Beers Community Center. We will talk about the current state of Activist San Diego, the People’sContinue reading “Monthly Community Summit”
Join the Greg Bovino Welcoming Committee on V-Day!February 10, 2026
Individuals and Organizations from across the Southwest are meeting for a Noon Rally in El Centro, CA – to “welcome” Greg Bovino, as he returns, demoted, back to his border patrol post. As communities face violence, increased criminalization, detention, and dehumanization, choose love and solidarity by taking action. Immigrants deserve safety, dignity, and freedom. RefuseContinue reading “Join the Greg Bovino Welcoming Committee on V-Day!”
Join City Heights Defense Committee!December 18, 2025
ICE’s reign of terror continues to plague our streets, and it’s imperative that we don’t let our city or mass media ignore this problem. Unmarked vehicles, plain-clothed agents who refuse to identify themselves, and home invasions without warrants scare us, and it should scare you. If you can’t sit idly by while friends and familiesContinue reading “Join City Heights Defense Committee!”
Every Sunday – Occupy Otay GatheringDecember 18, 2025
Take part in peaceful gatherings outside of Otay Mesa Detention Center from 2pm – 4pm with music, kite flying, and sharing messages of hope and love to our loved ones inside. 📍7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154
Every Thursday – ICE out of SD rallyDecember 18, 2025
Join concerned residents, activists, and organizers outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in Downtown San Diego at 10:30am to demonstrate staunch opposition to ICE, the mistreatment of human beings in their custody, and the illegal detention of innocent people. 📍880 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101

	May 2026
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				1 Save the Date: International Workers Day Save the Date: International Workers Day May 1, 2026 Oceanside Flyer Guarda la fecha: viernes 1o de mayo del 2026 Día Internacional de lxs Trabajadorxs ¡SOLO EL PUEBLO DEFIENDE AL PUEBLO! Como clase obrera nos levantamos una vez más en pie de lucha en contra de los continuos ataques de este gobierno fascista y genocida hacia nuestro pueblo. ¡FUERA LA MIGRA DE NUESTROS BARRIOS! ¡DERECHOS PLENOS Y DIGNIDAD PARA LAS CLASE OBRERA Y NUESTRAS FAMILIAS! ¡ESTA ES NUESTRA TIERRA, ESTA ES NUESTRA LUCHA! ————— Save the date: Friday May 1st, 2026 International Workers’ Day! ¡SOLO EL PUEBLO DEFIENDE AL PUEBLO! As working class once again we stand up against the continued attacks of this genocidal, fascist state on our people MIGRA AND ICE OUT OF OUR BARRIOS! FULL RIGHTS AND DIGNITY FOR THE WORKING CLASS AND OUR FAMILIES! THIS IS OUR LAND, THIS IS OUR STRUGGLE! See more details May 1-International Workers Day Rally May 1-International Workers Day Rally May 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chicano Park, 1949 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA Rally with us this May 1st - No School, No Work, No Shopping! Workers unite to build solidarity and melt ICE! After a year of launching our Community Self Defense Coalition, we’re calling for our people to reclaim their power and get on the streets this May Day. This day belongs to workers, Fund Eduction, Fund Social Housing, Fund Healthcare; no Imperialist Wars, no ICE or CBP! flyer See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 1, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real., Encinitas See more details Art and Resistance Exhibit & Panel Discussion Art and Resistance Exhibit & Panel Discussion May 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 502 Fergus St, San Diego, CA 92114, USA This Friday, May 1st, join Pillars of the Community for a night of Art and Resistance! We will be bringing together four of San Diego’s finest visual artists to showcase their work and break down the connection between resistance and the creative process. Flyer See more details May Day in North County May Day in North County May 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joseph Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego St, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA Flyer See more details • • • • •	2 Ocean Beach Peace Vigil Ocean Beach Peace Vigil May 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32.751084, -117.242325 The corner of West Point Loma Blvd and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA More Info See more details Mother's Day Letter Writing in Resistance Mother's Day Letter Writing in Resistance May 2, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us this Mother’s Day. Let’s come together to send messages of support and care to our community members currently detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. RSVP for location Flyer See more details Cold Ones with Comrades Cold Ones with Comrades May 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6344 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA Come hang out with Democratic Socialists SD at Majorette on May 2nd at 6pm! Meet like-minded folks, learn about democratic socialism, and enjoy great food and beverages! All are welcome, so bring your friends! Flyer See more details • • •	3 South Bay Banner Drop South Bay Banner Drop May 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm H Street & Interstate 5 Business Loop, H St & I-5BL, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA H Street over I-5 in Chula Vista. Park at Trolley Station or on the street. Lead by Rev. Danny See more details Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff May 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm South Coast Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive, S Coast Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007, USA Chris is the lead. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas (Magic Carpet Ride statue), Cardiff by the Sea, CA See more details Occupy Otay Sunday Action Occupy Otay Sunday Action May 3, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring a sigh, music, friends, your voice.\ Flyer See more details Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center May 3, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA San Diego Families for Justice. See Flyer See more details Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Vigil May 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring music, drums, kites, signs, friends. This Sunday. And every Sunday. ✨ We gather to show up, to bear witness, and to offer hope + solidarity to the hostages inside. We listen. We take direct information from the hostages about what they actually need. And together, we act. Because of this community, we’ve raised over $1,000 to put directly on commissary + phone books—so these beautiful humans can call home, hear familiar voices, and meet basic needs. 📞💛 If you can spare an hour or two, come be part of this. Your presence matters more than you know. 🕊️ Bring your heart. 🎈 Bring your people. ✊ Bring your solidarity. This is a peaceful gathering Flyer See more details • • • • • •
4	5 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 5, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Rancho Santa Fe & San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos See more details Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa May 5, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Mesa Boulevard & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126, USA Make Good Trouble and Demonstrate for Democracy! Every Tuesday 4:30-6:30 Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa. Bring your signs! Flyer See more details Veterans For Peace Meeting Veterans For Peace Meeting May 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4170 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA Monthly meeting is at the Hillcrest First Unitarian Universalist Church 4170 Front St. Room 323 All are welcome. Flyer Zoom also available. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84477883828?pwd=O0GJm3xzMydMOKttjq2mzuXnQR0GaU.1 Meeting ID: 844 7788 3828 Passcode: 543552 See more details • • •	6 East County Banner Drop East County Banner Drop May 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Severin/Fuerte overpass I-8 Severin Dr La Mesa, CA 91941 Bridge Visibility Severin Overpass Come with your large banners, flags and word scrabble block signs. Resist tyranny, attacks on the Constitution and the rule of law! Meet on the Severin/ Fuerte overpass. Every Wednesday 3:00-4:30 pm. More info and sign up with Indivisible See more details •	7 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 7, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Palomar Airport Rd & El Camino Real, Carlsbad See more details ICE out of SD Rally ICE out of SD Rally May 7, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Edward J.Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Join concerned residents, activists, and organizers outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in Downtown San Diego to demonstrate staunch opposition to ICE, the mistreatment of human beings in their custody, and the illegal detention of innocent people. See more details Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop May 7, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3938 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Adams Ave. Bridge over I-15. 3938 Adams Ave. 92116 Adams Ave. Neighbors United for Democracy CONTACT PERSON: Susan (adamsave2026@gmail.com) See more details North Park Banner Drop North Park Banner Drop May 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4371 Boundary St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Location: Meade Ave Bridge Over I-805. We provide large physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. Bring a sign for cars on the bridge or just wave to the cars passing below. Info/Register link: https://www.mobilize.us/visibilitybrigadesandiego/event/860202/ See more details • • • •	8 Food Distribution and Clothing Swap City Heights Food Distribution and Clothing Swap City Heights May 8, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm 4455 Wightman St, San Diego, CA 92105, USA At Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park 4455 Wightman Street San Diego, ca 92105 Flyer Bagging begins at 10:30 Distribution at noon. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 8, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real., Encinitas See more details Monthly Community Self-Defense Coalition Monthly Community Self-Defense Coalition May 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2225 Commercial St San Diego CA 92113 Flyer We invite community members to our monthly Community Self-Defense Coalition meeting. As ICE continues to terrorize our barrios, the people organize to keep each other safe! Learn more about ongoing street safety patrols, accompanying efforts at the courts, and what everyday people are doing to prevent the encroachment of fascism in our communities! Invitamos a los miembros de la comunidad a nuestra reunión mensual de la Coalición de Autodefensa Comunitaria. Mientras ICE continúa aterrorizando nuestros barrios, ¡la gente se organiza para protegerse! ¡Infórmese sobre las patrullas de seguridad vial en curso, las iniciativas de acompañamiento en los tribunales y lo que la gente común está haciendo para prevenir la invasión del fascismo en nuestras comunidades! See more details • • •	9 Ocean Beach Peace Vigil Ocean Beach Peace Vigil May 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32.751084, -117.242325 The corner of West Point Loma Blvd and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA More Info See more details DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire May 9, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Logan Heights A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr Chapters 9-12 - Feb 14, Chapters 13-17 March 8, Chapters 18-22 April 12. All welcome, RSVP for location Flyer See more details Palestinian Mother's Day Celebration Palestinian Mother's Day Celebration May 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4644 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, USA Palestinian mothers have played a critical role in our liberation struggle as keepers of sumoud (steadfasteness), passing on tradition, and symbols of defiance as mothers of martyrs. Join PYM and PAWA on May 9th at 5pm for a dinner honoring our Palestinian mothers. We look forward to seeing on you there! Tickets bit.ly/PaliMothersDay Flyer See more details • • •	10 South Bay Banner Drop South Bay Banner Drop May 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm H Street & Interstate 5 Business Loop, H St & I-5BL, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA H Street over I-5 in Chula Vista. Park at Trolley Station or on the street. Lead by Rev. Danny See more details Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff May 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm South Coast Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive, S Coast Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007, USA Chris is the lead. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas (Magic Carpet Ride statue), Cardiff by the Sea, CA See more details Occupy Otay Sunday Action Occupy Otay Sunday Action May 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring a sigh, music, friends, your voice.\ Flyer See more details Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center May 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA San Diego Families for Justice. See Flyer See more details Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Vigil May 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring music, drums, kites, signs, friends. This Sunday. And every Sunday. ✨ We gather to show up, to bear witness, and to offer hope + solidarity to the hostages inside. We listen. We take direct information from the hostages about what they actually need. And together, we act. Because of this community, we’ve raised over $1,000 to put directly on commissary + phone books—so these beautiful humans can call home, hear familiar voices, and meet basic needs. 📞💛 If you can spare an hour or two, come be part of this. Your presence matters more than you know. 🕊️ Bring your heart. 🎈 Bring your people. ✊ Bring your solidarity. This is a peaceful gathering Flyer See more details DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire May 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Logan Heights A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr Chapters 9-12 - Feb 14, Chapters 13-17 March 8, Chapters 18-22 April 12. All welcome, RSVP for location Flyer See more details DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire DSA Book Club -How to Hide an Empire May 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Logan Heights A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr Chapters 9-12 - Feb 14, Chapters 13-17 March 8, Chapters 18-22 April 12. All welcome, RSVP for location Flyer See more details • • • • • • • •
11 Your Voice, Your Budget, Your Community Your Voice, Your Budget, Your Community May 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1365 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083, USA This county budget workshop spearheaded by our friends at Center on Policy Initiatives is taking place on May 11 from 6-8 PM. The County budget will be released May 18 this year and the City budget has already generated controversy/requires vocal community input, so please spread the word, and hope to see you there!! Flyer See more details •	12 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 12, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Rancho Santa Fe & San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos See more details Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa May 12, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Mesa Boulevard & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126, USA Make Good Trouble and Demonstrate for Democracy! Every Tuesday 4:30-6:30 Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa. Bring your signs! Flyer See more details • •	13 East County Banner Drop East County Banner Drop May 13, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Severin/Fuerte overpass I-8 Severin Dr La Mesa, CA 91941 Bridge Visibility Severin Overpass Come with your large banners, flags and word scrabble block signs. Resist tyranny, attacks on the Constitution and the rule of law! Meet on the Severin/ Fuerte overpass. Every Wednesday 3:00-4:30 pm. More info and sign up with Indivisible See more details •	14 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 14, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Palomar Airport Rd & El Camino Real, Carlsbad See more details ICE out of SD Rally ICE out of SD Rally May 14, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Edward J.Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Join concerned residents, activists, and organizers outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in Downtown San Diego to demonstrate staunch opposition to ICE, the mistreatment of human beings in their custody, and the illegal detention of innocent people. See more details Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop May 14, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3938 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Adams Ave. Bridge over I-15. 3938 Adams Ave. 92116 Adams Ave. Neighbors United for Democracy CONTACT PERSON: Susan (adamsave2026@gmail.com) See more details North Park Banner Drop North Park Banner Drop May 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4371 Boundary St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Location: Meade Ave Bridge Over I-805. We provide large physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. Bring a sign for cars on the bridge or just wave to the cars passing below. Info/Register link: https://www.mobilize.us/visibilitybrigadesandiego/event/860202/ See more details • • • •	15 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 15, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real., Encinitas See more details The Anti-Defamation League and The Racial State: book presentation The Anti-Defamation League and The Racial State: book presentation May 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4101 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, USA Please JVPS for an exciting book talk with author Emmaia Gelman on her new book The Anti-Defamation League and The Racial State. Flyer See more details • •	16 Ocean Beach Peace Vigil Ocean Beach Peace Vigil May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32.751084, -117.242325 The corner of West Point Loma Blvd and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA More Info See more details NABKA 78 Unity, Liberty, Return NABKA 78 Unity, Liberty, Return May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm El Prado & Sixth Avenue, El Prado & Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA 78 years later, resilience still stands. Rooted in strength. Carried through generations we continue to raise the banner of Palestine! Join the Palestinian Youth Movement Saturday May 16th for a march in Balboa Park as we commentate 78 years of our unified fight for liberation and return. Bring your flags, signs, and kuffieyahs as we let San Diego know PALESTINE WILL BE FREE! Flyer See more details San Diego Artists Unified Monthly Meeting San Diego Artists Unified Monthly Meeting May 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Flyer See more details Free Palestine the Key to Peace in the Region and the World Free Palestine the Key to Peace in the Region and the World May 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Dinner 5:30, Program 6:15. See flyer for tickets and details. See more details • • • •	17 South Bay Banner Drop South Bay Banner Drop May 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm H Street & Interstate 5 Business Loop, H St & I-5BL, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA H Street over I-5 in Chula Vista. Park at Trolley Station or on the street. Lead by Rev. Danny See more details Envisioning Return Amid Genocide Envisioning Return Amid Genocide May 17, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm As the commemoration of the 1948 Nakba approaches, and as the Nakba continues, we invite you to a roundtable with Zochrot, one of the only anti-Zionist organizations in Israel, together with some leading voices in our movements for justice. Amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide, we are inspired by Zochrot’s commitment to joining with all those supporting the Palestinian right of return. We hope you can join us for a timely conversation with Angela Davis, Rashid Khalidi and Umar al-Ghubari who will discuss Zochrot’s Vision of Return. Register for this Online event Flyer See more details Jewish Voices for Peace Chapter Meeting Jewish Voices for Peace Chapter Meeting May 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nobel park Gazebo 6, 7461-7401 Toscana Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, USA Come to JVP-SD's May chapter meeting! It is going to be Sunday, May 17th from 12-2 pm at Nobel Park, Gazebo 6. At this chapter meeting we will be making a collective scrapbook to visualize a Judaism beyond zionism. This will be a potluck so bring a dish, bring some magazines, and bring a friend! Info RSVP See more details Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff May 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm South Coast Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive, S Coast Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007, USA Chris is the lead. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas (Magic Carpet Ride statue), Cardiff by the Sea, CA See more details Occupy Otay Sunday Action Occupy Otay Sunday Action May 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring a sigh, music, friends, your voice.\ Flyer See more details Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center May 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA San Diego Families for Justice. See Flyer See more details Accompaniment Training Accompaniment Training May 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm RSVP for Location Learn how to best show up for our community members as they navigate scheduled court hearings, ICE check-ins, ISAP check ins and more. Este domingo 17 de mayo: Capacitación en acompañamiento. Aprende a brindar el mejor apoyo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad durante sus audiencias judiciales, citas de ICE, de ISAP y más. Flyer See more details Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Vigil May 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring music, drums, kites, signs, friends. This Sunday. And every Sunday. ✨ We gather to show up, to bear witness, and to offer hope + solidarity to the hostages inside. We listen. We take direct information from the hostages about what they actually need. And together, we act. Because of this community, we’ve raised over $1,000 to put directly on commissary + phone books—so these beautiful humans can call home, hear familiar voices, and meet basic needs. 📞💛 If you can spare an hour or two, come be part of this. Your presence matters more than you know. 🕊️ Bring your heart. 🎈 Bring your people. ✊ Bring your solidarity. This is a peaceful gathering Flyer See more details • • • • • • • • •
18 POSTPONED-Call to Action Arts & Culture Funding Crisis Press Conference & Rally POSTPONED-Call to Action Arts & Culture Funding Crisis Press Conference & Rally May 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Civic Center Plaza, Civic Ctr Plz, San Diego, CA, USA Postponed due to shooting at the Islamic Center. Info San Diego’s arts and culture funding is on the line, and the fight isn’t over. Join us: Monday, May 18 3:30 PM arrival \| 4:00 PM Press Conference Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Ave Stay for the 6 PM City Council Meeting and make your voice heard. RSVP: https://bit.ly/RSVP_May18_CallToAction_PressConference See more details Activist San Diego's Monthly CommUnity Summit Activist San Diego's Monthly CommUnity Summit May 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	19 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 19, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Rancho Santa Fe & San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos See more details Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa May 19, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Mesa Boulevard & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126, USA Make Good Trouble and Demonstrate for Democracy! Every Tuesday 4:30-6:30 Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa. Bring your signs! Flyer See more details • •	20 East County Banner Drop East County Banner Drop May 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Severin/Fuerte overpass I-8 Severin Dr La Mesa, CA 91941 Bridge Visibility Severin Overpass Come with your large banners, flags and word scrabble block signs. Resist tyranny, attacks on the Constitution and the rule of law! Meet on the Severin/ Fuerte overpass. Every Wednesday 3:00-4:30 pm. More info and sign up with Indivisible See more details White People's Work to Not Give Up White People's Work to Not Give Up May 20, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join SURJ National in conversation with political strategist Scot Nakagawa and movement leader Ash-Lee Woodard-Henderson to get grounded and inspired for the necessary work white people must do to commit to fighting authoritarianism. If you register, you'll receive a recording of the call via email. Flyer See more details • •	21 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 21, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Palomar Airport Rd & El Camino Real, Carlsbad See more details ICE out of SD Rally ICE out of SD Rally May 21, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Edward J.Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Join concerned residents, activists, and organizers outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in Downtown San Diego to demonstrate staunch opposition to ICE, the mistreatment of human beings in their custody, and the illegal detention of innocent people. See more details Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop May 21, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3938 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Adams Ave. Bridge over I-15. 3938 Adams Ave. 92116 Adams Ave. Neighbors United for Democracy CONTACT PERSON: Susan (adamsave2026@gmail.com) See more details North Park Banner Drop North Park Banner Drop May 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4371 Boundary St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Location: Meade Ave Bridge Over I-805. We provide large physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. Bring a sign for cars on the bridge or just wave to the cars passing below. Info/Register link: https://www.mobilize.us/visibilitybrigadesandiego/event/860202/ See more details • • • •	22 Care not Cages - Courthouse Rally Care not Cages - Courthouse Rally May 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Where: San Diego County Courthouse Demand CARE NOT CAGES and share stories of loved ones struggling with mental illness who are incarcerated and mistreated. More Info See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 22, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real., Encinitas See more details • •	23 Ocean Beach Peace Vigil Ocean Beach Peace Vigil May 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32.751084, -117.242325 The corner of West Point Loma Blvd and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA More Info See more details Ecosocialism Book Club Ecosocialism Book Club May 23, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm College Area Community Garden, Zura Wy, San Diego, CA 92115, USA Join San Diego DSA for a 4 part book club covering A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal, hosted by our EcoSocialist Working Group. In this series we will be discussing the need for a Green New Deal and how we can apply what we learn in this text to our organizing locally. For the first session, feel free to read the Foreward and the Introduction, or come just for the discussion! The first 5 RSVPs will receive a free copy of the work at the first session! Flyer See more details • •	24 Mental Health Walk & Talk Mental Health Walk & Talk May 24, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4951 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA Join the community for a Mental Health Walk & Talk with Moms Against Torture and Treat MI Don’t Mistreat MI, recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. At 9am our resource fair and our Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Walk will begin. From 11am to 1pm, we will host panel discussions, community conversations and have music and entertainment. Flyer Registration See more details South Bay Banner Drop South Bay Banner Drop May 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm H Street & Interstate 5 Business Loop, H St & I-5BL, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA H Street over I-5 in Chula Vista. Park at Trolley Station or on the street. Lead by Rev. Danny See more details Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff May 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm South Coast Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive, S Coast Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007, USA Chris is the lead. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas (Magic Carpet Ride statue), Cardiff by the Sea, CA See more details Occupy Otay Sunday Action Occupy Otay Sunday Action May 24, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring a sigh, music, friends, your voice.\ Flyer See more details Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center May 24, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA San Diego Families for Justice. See Flyer See more details Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Vigil May 24, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring music, drums, kites, signs, friends. This Sunday. And every Sunday. ✨ We gather to show up, to bear witness, and to offer hope + solidarity to the hostages inside. We listen. We take direct information from the hostages about what they actually need. And together, we act. Because of this community, we’ve raised over $1,000 to put directly on commissary + phone books—so these beautiful humans can call home, hear familiar voices, and meet basic needs. 📞💛 If you can spare an hour or two, come be part of this. Your presence matters more than you know. 🕊️ Bring your heart. 🎈 Bring your people. ✊ Bring your solidarity. This is a peaceful gathering Flyer See more details • • • • • • •
25	26 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 26, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Rancho Santa Fe & San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos See more details Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa Demonstrate for Democracy - Mira Mesa May 26, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Mesa Boulevard & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126, USA Make Good Trouble and Demonstrate for Democracy! Every Tuesday 4:30-6:30 Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa. Bring your signs! Flyer See more details • •	27 East County Banner Drop East County Banner Drop May 27, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Severin/Fuerte overpass I-8 Severin Dr La Mesa, CA 91941 Bridge Visibility Severin Overpass Come with your large banners, flags and word scrabble block signs. Resist tyranny, attacks on the Constitution and the rule of law! Meet on the Severin/ Fuerte overpass. Every Wednesday 3:00-4:30 pm. More info and sign up with Indivisible See more details •	28 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 28, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am Palomar Airport Rd & El Camino Real, Carlsbad See more details ICE out of SD Rally ICE out of SD Rally May 28, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Edward J.Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Join concerned residents, activists, and organizers outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in Downtown San Diego to demonstrate staunch opposition to ICE, the mistreatment of human beings in their custody, and the illegal detention of innocent people. See more details Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop Kensington Neighborhood Banner Drop May 28, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3938 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Adams Ave. Bridge over I-15. 3938 Adams Ave. 92116 Adams Ave. Neighbors United for Democracy CONTACT PERSON: Susan (adamsave2026@gmail.com) See more details North Park Banner Drop North Park Banner Drop May 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4371 Boundary St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA Location: Meade Ave Bridge Over I-805. We provide large physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. Bring a sign for cars on the bridge or just wave to the cars passing below. Info/Register link: https://www.mobilize.us/visibilitybrigadesandiego/event/860202/ See more details • • • •	29 RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 29, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real., Encinitas See more details •	30 Ocean Beach Peace Vigil Ocean Beach Peace Vigil May 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 32.751084, -117.242325 The corner of West Point Loma Blvd and Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA More Info See more details Clothing & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Palestine Clothing & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Palestine May 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104, USA Excited to announce the clothing swap + bake sale and fundraiser for @thezaynabproject. Join us for a day filled with community, fun, and music at Morley Field park, enjoying beats from Vinyl DJ @mackatonyandcheese! Take advantage of spring cleaning, we are accepting donations of clothes (good condition) and baked goods 💫 Please send a DM for donations of clothes and/or baked goods. Byo Picnic Blankets & Bags! Flyer See more details • •	31 South Bay Banner Drop South Bay Banner Drop May 31, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm H Street & Interstate 5 Business Loop, H St & I-5BL, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA H Street over I-5 in Chula Vista. Park at Trolley Station or on the street. Lead by Rev. Danny See more details Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff Palestine Vigil at Kook Statue Cardiff May 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm South Coast Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive, S Coast Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr, Encinitas, CA 92007, USA Chris is the lead. See more details RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County RALLY for JUSTICE in PALESTINE & EVERYWHERE, WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES in North County May 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas (Magic Carpet Ride statue), Cardiff by the Sea, CA See more details Occupy Otay Sunday Action Occupy Otay Sunday Action May 31, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring a sigh, music, friends, your voice.\ Flyer See more details Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center Solidarity event at Otay Mesa Detention Center May 31, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA San Diego Families for Justice. See Flyer See more details Accompaniment Training Accompaniment Training May 31, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm RSVP for Location Learn how to best show up for our community members as they navigate scheduled court hearings, ICE check-ins, ISAP check ins and more. Este domingo 17 de mayo: Capacitación en acompañamiento. Aprende a brindar el mejor apoyo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad durante sus audiencias judiciales, citas de ICE, de ISAP y más. Flyer See more details Otay Mesa Vigil Otay Mesa Vigil May 31, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada De La Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154, USA Bring music, drums, kites, signs, friends. This Sunday. And every Sunday. ✨ We gather to show up, to bear witness, and to offer hope + solidarity to the hostages inside. We listen. We take direct information from the hostages about what they actually need. And together, we act. Because of this community, we’ve raised over $1,000 to put directly on commissary + phone books—so these beautiful humans can call home, hear familiar voices, and meet basic needs. 📞💛 If you can spare an hour or two, come be part of this. Your presence matters more than you know. 🕊️ Bring your heart. 🎈 Bring your people. ✊ Bring your solidarity. This is a peaceful gathering Flyer See more details HRCO Book Hour-Mexicans on the Moon HRCO Book Hour-Mexicans on the Moon May 31, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Hi everyone, this in an invitation to join our book club as we start reading a new book. Author: Yes! Flyer Sign up See more details • • • • • • • •

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