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:

FRIDAY

Immigration discussion: A presentation by the Party for Socialism and Liberation on defending immigrants’ rights. The event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2969 Mission St. in San Francisco. For information: https://www.facebook. com/events/1917646978 471340/.

SATURDAY

Travel ban: “Remembering the 135th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act” and standing in opposition to President Trump’s proposed travel ban. A rally will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Square, 733 Kearny St., San Francisco. Contact Chinese for Affirmative Action: (415) 274-6750.

May Day assessment: A report on the impact of May Day protests, hosted by the Peace and Freedom Party. The discussion is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley. For information, contact (510) 332-3865 or cuyleruyle@ mac.com.

Sanctuary cities: A panel hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party Bay Area on how unions, religious groups and schools can defend immigrants. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the panel talk begins at 2 p.m. New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. in San Francisco. For information, call (415) 8641278 or email bafsp@ earthlink.com. To list an event, email Sarah Ravani at sravani@sfchronicle.com.