Civic engagement, with better drinks

Events

Some of our events happen in bars. Others happen in community centers, union halls, campuses, homes, libraries, veterans' posts, and online. The venue may change. The purpose does not.

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Upcoming

Aug 6

Civic Trivia 21+ Example

Bar Fight Night: Democracy Trivia

Thursday · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Waypoint Public House · San Diego, CA

Beer, buzzers, and the Constitution. A fast, funny, no-jargon trivia night about how our democracy actually works, plus one real, concrete action you can take before you leave. No experience or political science degree required.

Access Venue is wheelchair accessible. Ask at the door for reserved accessible seating. Captions available on the trivia screen.

Aug 19

Teach-In Online Example

Teach-In: Keeping Our Word to Wartime Allies

Wednesday · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Online

A veteran-led, plain-language session on who our wartime allies are, what was promised, where the process is stuck, and exactly what you can do about it. Bring questions. Leave with a script and a phone number.

Access Live captions provided. Recording shared afterward with all registrants.

Sep 3

Public Meeting Prep All ages Example

Public Meeting Prep: How to Speak and Be Heard

Thursday · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · City Heights Community Center · San Diego, CA

A hands-on workshop: find the right meeting, read the agenda, write a 90-second comment that lands, and practice saying it out loud. You walk out ready to show up to the next real hearing.

Access Wheelchair accessible. Childcare available with advance notice. Spanish interpretation on request.

Sep 17

Community Conversation 21+ Example

Community Conversation: Why Is Rent So High?

Thursday · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · North Park Beer Co. · San Diego, CA

An honest, jargon-free conversation about housing costs, what actually drives them, and the local decisions that could change them. Neighbors, renters, and the curious all welcome.

Access Wheelchair accessible venue. Reserved seating available on request.