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.

THURSDAY

Comedy night: “Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights” will feature Bay Area comedians Irene Tu, Johan Miranda and Zahra Noorbaksh. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at BATS Improv Theatre in Building B at Fort Mason, San Francisco. For tickets: www.iibayarea.org/ comedy-night-event.

FRIDAY

Memorial: A day of remembrance for workers who have been killed and injured on the job. Panel discussion on “Race, Power and Politics: Effects on Workers of Color,” with speakers from state and federal agencies, labor organizations and community groups. The event is from noon to 1:45 p.m. at Oakstop Event Space, Telegraph Room, 1721 Broadway in Oakland. For information: http://bit.ly/Workers Memorial2017. Music show: A science and arts collaboration that tells “the story of how climate has changed in the last 200 years.” The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre of Yugen at NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa St. in San Francisco. For tickets, call (415) 753-5515.

SATURDAY

Climate change marches: In Oakland, a march will begin at 11 a.m. at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, between 12th Street and First Avenue. In Kentfield, a march will start at 11 a.m. at the College of Marin, 1001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. In San Rafael, a march will begin 11 a.m. outside San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Ave. In San Jose, a march starts at 10 a.m. outside City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. For information on all marches: https://peoples climate.org

MONDAY

May Day events: A Day Without Immigrants, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center in San Francisco. For information: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1885901481694528/. SEIU United Service Workers West is also calling for a May Day general workers strike. For information: https://www. facebook.com/events/ 1221437297933877/.

MAY 6

Immigration event: “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. in San Francisco. Contact Chinese for Affirmative Action: (415) 274-6750 Health care film: “Healthcare for Everybody” will be screened from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Contra Costa Central Labor Council, 1333 Pine St., Suite E in Martinez. The event is free.

MAY 7

Health care film: A screening of “Now Is the Time” followed by a health care discussion on the proposed California proposition for a single-payer plan. The event is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo. For information, contact aruchlis@gmail.com

To list an event, email Sarah Ravani at sravani@sfchronicle.com.