Sunday, August 16, 2026

• August 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  Overpass Visibility Brigade: Bridge of Solidarity I-80 Berkeley
August 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

Overpass Visibility Brigade: Bridge of Solidarity I-80 Berkeley

Every other Sunday, check the listing dates. Berkeley is the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement. We use large letters to spell out messages in support of human rights to cars passing below. Messages are responsive to current events. We estimate nearly 17,000 people pass under the bridge each hour making this action impactful and … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade: Bridge of Solidarity I-80 Berkeley

Monday, August 17, 2026

• August 17, 2026 7:30 am - 8:45 am

  Overpass Visibility Brigade: Hwy 13 Oakland
August 17 @ 7:30 am - 8:45 am PDT

Overpass Visibility Brigade: Hwy 13 Oakland

Start your week off getting in "Some Good Trouble"! Join us for an overpass visibility event in Oakland over Hwy-13 @Joaquin Miller/Lincoln Mountain/Monterey. We’ll use huge letters to spell out an inspiring message for passing cars during the morning commute and wave to cars honking in support. Bring your signs as we will also be … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade: Hwy 13 Oakland

• August 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  MacArthur & High St Weekly Resistance Protest
August 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

MacArthur & High St Weekly Resistance Protest

Join us as we stand in solidarity to highlight the many harms caused by the Trump administration’s authoritarian regime. Local neighbors have held this street corner of Oakland since the inauguration and we invite you to stand with us! We use signs and the power of community to demonstrate to evening commuters that resistance against … Continue reading MacArthur & High St Weekly Resistance Protest

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

• August 18, 2026 7:45 am - 9:15 am

  Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Boston Ave. on I-580 Oakland
August 18 @ 7:45 am - 9:15 am PDT

Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Boston Ave. on I-580 Oakland

Join us for a morning commute overpass visibility event on 580 in Oakland! We’ll use huge letters to spell out a timely, inspiring message for passing drivers. Our goal is to welcome folks into the resistance. During the morning commute, we can expect to reach people in over 10,000 cars! You can help show people … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Boston Ave. on I-580 Oakland

• August 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  DEMOCRACY DEFENSE! Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism
August 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

DEMOCRACY DEFENSE! Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism is on the rise globally — AND so is our power to push back. Artists and cultural workers play a pivotal role in successful people-powered movements, shaping what’s possible through story, symbol, and song and moving/inspiring people to courageous action. Built by and for cultural workers, this training offers insight and connection to meet … Continue reading DEMOCRACY DEFENSE! Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• August 19, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Berkeley Rush Hour Resistance
August 19 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Berkeley Rush Hour Resistance

We're on the bike/pedestrian overpass on I-80, just south of University Avenue to help peacefully display one large sign in each direction during evening rush hour. Signs available. Parking is easiest on the bay side of the bridge at Brickyard Cove Park and Seabreeze Market, near the corner of Frontage Road and University Ave. We’ll … Continue reading Berkeley Rush Hour Resistance

• August 19, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond
August 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond

Join us for an overpass visibility action! We’ll use huge letters to spell out an inspiring message for passing cars (message TBD in response to current events). Every First and Third Wednesday of the month! Street parking is available nearby. To RSVP, click here.

• August 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  Oakland Democracy Reform Town Hall
August 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Oakland Democracy Reform Town Hall

As a proud member of ProRep Coalition, Indivisible East Bay is excited to invite Oakland and East Bay residents to a free, interactive Democracy Reform Town Hall on August 19 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at 499 37th Street in Oakland. Come learn how proportional representation and statewide electoral reform can give Californians more political choices, stronger … Continue reading Oakland Democracy Reform Town Hall

Thursday, August 20, 2026

• August 20, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

  Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Adams St. on I-580 Oakland
August 20 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Adams St. on I-580 Oakland

Join us for an overpass visibility event on 580 in Oakland! We’ll use huge letters to spell out a timely, inspiring message for passing drivers. Our goal is to welcome folks into the resistance. During commute traffic, we typically reach more than 10,000 cars! You can help show people they're not alone in being concerned … Continue reading Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: Adams St. on I-580 Oakland

Friday, August 21, 2026

No events on this day.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

• August 22, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  Bay Get Ready: People’s Assembly Mass Meeting and Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) Training
August 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT

Bay Get Ready: People’s Assembly Mass Meeting and Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) Training

The attacks on our communities and our democracy are escalating. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, we must defend the integrity of our elections and say Hands Off Our Vote. Join hundreds of people from across the Bay Area in San Francisco for the Bay Get Ready Mass People's Assembly, where we'll assess the political … Continue reading Bay Get Ready: People’s Assembly Mass Meeting and Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) Training