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.
SUNDAY
Cesar Chavez march: Farmworkers march in protest of President Trump’s anti-immigration agenda. The march begins at 10 a.m. at Roseland Village Shopping Center, 777 Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa. For information: www.facebook. com/events/270650016701606.
Connecting with activists: “Take Back America,” a fair where attendees can connect with activists and advocacy groups. Noon to 3 p.m. in Fiesta Hall at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive in San Mateo. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/take-backamerica-tickets-32982865639
Author series: Arlie Russell Hochschild will discuss her new book, “Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right.” The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Cathedral, Gresham Hall, 1100 California St. in San Francisco. For information: www. gracecathedral.org/events/arlie-russell-hochschild.
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. in Atherton. For more information: www.tech4gs.org/morality_and _geo politics_ 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 in 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. in San Rafael. For information on tickets, contact Sara Matson at SaraM@ canalalliance.org or (415) 3060429.
Flash mob: A flash mob at 1 p.m. at the cable car turnaround, 1 Powell St. in San Francisco, to sing the song “I Can’t Keep Quiet” by MILCK. For information: http://bit.ly /2oazyIG.
APRIL 10
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. in San Francisco. For tickets: http://bit.ly/NARALPunchLine.
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 protest: 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., in San Francisco. For information: www.facebook. com/events/214702565673803.