Below are protest and political events scheduled across Colorado. If you know of any upcoming public events, please let us know at [email protected].
Thursday, May 14
General Strike US Colorado: Project Taurus Data Center Community Meeting — 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — 5580 Tech Center Dr., Colorado Springs
From the organizers: “Join us as we speak truth to power and voice our concerns about bringing a data center into our community. These local fights matter when it comes to protecting our scarce resources and ensuring they benefit the people who live here. No data centers in Colorado Springs!”
South Boulder Visibility Brigade: Weekly Overpass Protest — 12 – 1 p.m. — Sioux Dr. & Thunderbird Dr., Boulder
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “South Boulder Visibility Brigade invites you to a weekly visibility event on the pedestrian bridge at Foothills Parkway and Sioux Ave. in Boulder. Come protest the regime and publicize/push back against recent takeover attempts. Bring your own sign if desired, but we will have banners/letters and signs to borrow. Parking on Sioux Ave. off of Thunderbird Dr.”
Friday, May 15
Protest in front of Congressman Gabe Evans’ (R-CO) Northglenn Office — 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 500, Northglenn
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “We gather peacefully … to urge him to have the courage to speak with us, his constituents. We plead with him to defend our Freedom, our Constitution, and our Democracy. We protest Gabe Evans’ weakness as he remains silent in the face of the staggering level of corruption and other unconstitutional actions of this administration.”
Protest against Proposed ICE Facility in Walsenburg — 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — 401 Main St., Walsenburg
Weekly demonstration.
Saturday, May 16
Aurora Unidos CSO: Barrio Walk — 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — 1600 Joliet St., Aurora
From the organizers: “Join us for our next Barrio Walk! Get connected with community, help them know their rights, and learn how to get involved in the fight against ICE!”
GrassrootsPueblo: No War in Iran Protest and Food/Pet Donation Drive — 10 – 11:30 a.m. — 1520 W 4th St., Pueblo
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “We are GrassrootsPueblo, an independent group of concerned citizens regarding the authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. Our food and pet food donation drive continues every week at our Saturday protests. This allows us to help the people and pet friends in our community who are struggling right now. We really appreciate your donation.”
Indivisible: Protest “Against All Things This Authoritarian Regime Is Doing” — 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — S. Wadsworth Blvd. & W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood
Weekly demonstration. From the organizers: “Join us and protest all the things this authoritarian regime is doing that keep you up at night. Pick the topic that is nearest and dearest to you to call out. There’s lots of traffic to see your messages. Immigration, ICE brutality and violence, voting rights, the rule of law, Constitutional violations, greed and corruption, healthcare, the First Amendment, use of National Guard, Ukraine, Gaza, and there are so many more. Let’s be heard!”
Indivisible: Stand Up Loveland — 12 – 2 p.m. — 1440 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Weekly demonstration.
Equality Pagosa: Stand Up Saturdays — 12 – 2 p.m. — 811 W U.S. Hwy 160, Pagosa Springs
Weekly demonstration.
Longmont Leads with Love — 12 – 2 — 6th and Main Street, Longmont.
Weekly demonstration. Every Saturday, Longmont Leads with Love has a rally to show public support or protest.
Sunday, May 17
Indivisible: Ice Out for Good — 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — West 80th Ave. & Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Weekly demonstration. Join protestors in standing against ICE and honoring Alex Pretti, who had ties to the Aurora community.
Monday, May 18
IndivisibleNOCO: Meet Your Woke Neighbor — 6 – 7:30 p.m. — Odell Brewing, 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins
From the organizers: “Come to Odell Brewery for a chance to meet and get to know some of your progressive-minded neighbors! Gather to discuss local and national topics of interest and concern. Get a drink or some food, bring a casual game if you want, or just come to chat.”
The Weeks Ahead
Jews Against ICE: Monthly ICE Out of Colorado Protest — May 23, 12 – 2 p.m. — 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
From the organizers: “The Torah commands us not to stand idly by the blood of our neighbor. Bring your signs and your voices; let’s stand up for our immigrant neighbors!”
Notes of Decent Marching Band: Resistance Concert — May 30, 6 – 8 p.m. — 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
From the organizers: “Raise your voice with Notes of Dissent at the Canyon Theater in the Boulder Public Library. We are an activist marching band that you may have seen at protests and other community events across the Front Range. For this concert, we are bringing resistance music to the stage, including historic anthems, modern protest songs, and a few joyful noisemakers for good measure. This is a participatory concert! Expect to sing, chant, and make a little noise with us, because solidarity sounds better loud.”