Political events in the Bay Area

Rallies and protest events are a part of political life in the Bay Area. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening:

MONDAY

Panel on nuclear weapons: “Morality of the Nuclear Age” discussion, featuring Richard Rhodes, Ira Helfand and Martin Hellman. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Schools, Harman Auditorium, 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. For more information: www.tech4gs. org/morality_and_geopolitics _of_the_nuclear_age.

WEDNESDAY

Growth politics: “Fixing the Bay Area’s Growth Politics,” a conversation on issues affecting the Bay Area, including environmental quality and social justice. The free event is at 6 p.m. at SPUR Oakland, 1544 Broadway. For information: www.spur.org/ events/2017-04-05/fixing-bay -area-s-growth-politics. Discussion on Medicare: “Medicare for All in California” presented by Dr. Paul Song, co-chair of Campaign for a Healthy California, at the San Mateo County Democracy for America meeting. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Admission is free. For information: www. smcdfa.org.

SATURDAY

Immigration seminar: “Know Your Rights,” a presentation and training for pro bono attorneys and others to help immigrant communities. The event, hosted by Canal Alliance Communication, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Guzman Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. For information on tickets, contact Sara Matson at SaraM@ canalalliance.org or call (415) 306-0429. Flash mob: A flash mob at at 1 p.m. at the cable car turnaround, 1 Powell St., San Francisco, to sing the song “I Can’t Keep Quiet” by MILCK. For information: http://bit.ly /2oazyIG.

NEXT MONDAY

Comedy: Benefit performance at the Punch Line Comedy Club for NARAL Pro-Choice America, an organization that promotes abortion care, birth control and paid parental leave. Tickets are $20. The event is at 7:30 p.m. at 444 Battery St., San Francisco. For tickets: http://bit.ly/NARAL PunchLine.

APRIL 13

Education discussion: The Lamorinda Democratic Club hosts a conversation on how federal funding will affect public education. The event is at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Community Center, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd. For information: www. ldclub.org.

APRIL 15

Tax march: Protesters will march to demand that President Trump release his tax returns. A San Francisco march will start at 1 p.m. at 11th and Market streets. For information: http://bit.ly/ 2m5xWOA. In San Jose, a march is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details are being confirmed. For information: http://bit.ly/2nSMxO7. Pro-Trump rally: The event is to promote free speech. Noon to 4 p.m. in Berkeley. Details are being confirmed. For information: www. facebook.com/events/ 185364111955870/? active_tab=discussion.

Anti-Trump rally: A familyfriendly event where attendees will use their bodies to spell out an “enormous challenge to our current president.” The exact message has not been finalized. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and attendees are asked to meet 300 yards south of the Cliff House Restaurant, 1090 Point Lobos Ave., San Francisco. For information: www.facebook.com/events/ 214702565673803.