Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | Virtual
Phone Banking

Volunteer to Phone Bank with Us

Phone banking and text banking with the ACLU empowers volunteers to contact voters to mobilize support for key civil rights and educate citizens about their voting rights. While the virtual phone bank is live, the ACLU of Indiana advocacy team will host 30-minute Zoom orientation/training sessions to help volunteers navigate how-to phone bank and answer questions. ACLU of Indiana phone banks are conducted remotely. No prior experience is necessary. You only need a phone, computer, and internet access to participate from the comfort of your home. You will use provided scripts to help voters register, inform them of what’s on their ballot or encourage them to turn out to the polls. Once trained, volunteers may make calls on their own schedule, while the phone bank link is active, (and so long as calls are made within the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time of person being called).
Aug 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
DFA Block Party

Vote Together: A Dignity for All Block Party

Join the ACLU of Indiana for Vote Together: A Dignity for All Block Party, an evening of community, connection, and civic engagement!
Sep 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Art of Politics Posters

The Art of Politics Poster Show

The Art of Politics is a one-night poster show and online auction. Over 60 local Indianapolis artists and designers create protest art & politically inspired posters. The posters will be on display and available for sale through a live silent auction. Topics range across all political issues including abortion rights, climate crisis, religious freedom, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun control, for/against political candidates, voting, Black Lives Matter, and immigration. The event allows artists to stand up, speak out, engage the public, and support a cause. Any message they want to communicate, for any cause they’d like to support. It’s a free speech event, and all views are welcome. 100% of auction proceeds are sent to the non-profit organization of the artist’s choice. Every poster serves a different cause. Causes in the past have included ACLU, Planned Parenthood, The National Wildlife Federation, Women for Change, The National Park Foundation, United Against Book Bans, Teach Indy Now, and so many others. To date, over $10,000 has been raised and donated to such important causes.
Sep 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Liberty and Libations

Liberty & Libations: Hopscotch Coffee in Bloomington

Join the ACLU of Indiana's Business Network for a community-minded happy hour! This casual, after-hours gathering is a chance to connect with like-minded neighbors, civil liberties advocates, and our community partners doing great work locally. While the cost is free, space is limited. Your RSVP will assist our planning and allow us to communicate changes.
Sep 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Banned Book Club

Banned Book Club Finale: In-Person Discussion of Cat's Cradle

Join us at our final 2026 Banned Book Club meeting, and it's in person! We will meet at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis to discuss Vonnegut's book, Cat's Cradle. As classroom censorship bills sweep state legislatures, schools are removing books by and about LGBTQ people, BIPOC, and other marginalized groups from curricula and libraries at an unprecedented rate. Last year, more than 111 bills aiming to limit discussions about race and gender in the classroom have been passed or introduced in state legislatures. These efforts effectively erase voices, histories and lived experiences from students’ K-12 education. We will be joined by Indy Reads and Freedom to Read Indiana.
Oct 06, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Maternal Health Town Hall

SAVE THE DATE: Community Town Hall: Maternal Health & Reproductive Access

The ACLU of Indiana will join the August Indivisible NWI Public Meeting alongside Planned Parenthood for an important presentation and panel discussion on maternal health and reproductive access. Join us to learn more about the barriers facing Hoosiers, the policies shaping access to care, and how communities can help protect reproductive freedom across Indiana. Whether you’re a new parent, a healthcare provider, someone still forming your opinion, or simply looking to better understand what’s at stake, this event is for you. This event will take place during the monthly public meeting held by Indivisible NWI; the town hall panel will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. CT, after Indivisible NWI's normal business concludes. Event registration is organized by, and subject to, Indivisible NWI's privacy policy.
Oct 08, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Popular Education Summit. Learn. Build Power. Take Action. La Casa de Amistad, South Bend, IN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16

South Bend Popular Education Summit

We are in the fight of a lifetime to defend our rights, our freedoms, and our democracy and this is a moment that calls for courage, connection, and action. Organizations and individual activists are invited to join the ACLU of Indiana’s South Bend Popular Education Summit on October 16. This free, high-impact, one-day training experience is designed to give you the tools to organize, mobilize, and lead in this critical moment. Together, we’ll learn in community: strengthening our collective ability to cooperate across organizations, building solidarity for immigrant rights, and engaging effectively in local and statewide campaigns that protect the civil rights of all Hoosiers. This summit is for those ready to turn urgency into strategy and outrage into action. Our communities need bold leadership and we need you in the room. Space is limited. We ask that you commit to the full day and bring someone with you. Organizing is relational, and lasting power is built together. Now is the moment to stand up, link arms, and lead. Join us, and be part of building durable power for immigrant rights and civil liberties across Indiana. Brought to you by ACLU of Indiana, National Immigration Justice Center, and La Casa De Amistad.
Oct 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM (ET)
Event | In-Person & Virtual
SCOTUS CLE

Free CLE: SCOTUS 2025-2026 and Preview of Things to Come

Join the ACLU of Indiana for our annual Supreme Court Review and Preview CLE, covering major decisions from the most recent term and key cases ahead. The course offers 6 hours of CLE credit at no cost for legal professionals and current law students.
Oct 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM (ET)
Event | In-Person & Virtual
First Amendment CLE

Free CLE: Current Topics in the First Amendment

Join the ACLU of Indiana for a free CLE exploring the evolving landscape of First Amendment law. The course will examine key developments across several areas and includes 1 hour of ethics credit at no cost for legal professionals and current law students.
Dec 04, 2026 | 9:00 AM (ET)

Past Events


Event | In-Person
Film Showing

Film Showing & Discussion: 'The Devil is Busy' Presented by Women4Change and Planned Parenthood

Join us for a free film showing at the Kan-Kan cinema of 'The Devil is Busy.' There will be a 45-minute discussion after the film with representatives from Hoosier Jews for Choice, the Good Trouble Coalition, ACLU Indiana, and Indiana Task Force. There will also be tables in the lobby from Common Cause Indiana and Path4You. We welcome you to stay and speak with the panelists about the work they're engaged in, and how to get involved in the fight for reproductive access in Indiana. Synopsis: At an Atlanta abortion clinic besieged by protesters, the director of operations takes necessary risks to safeguard staff and patients.
May 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Reproductive and maternal rights collage

Ft. Wayne - Community Town Hall: Maternal Health and Reproductive Access

Across Indiana, families are navigating what it means to thrive during pregnancy, while raising children, and when making deeply personal decisions about their bodies and futures. As we prepare for the next legislative session, we’re bringing neighbors together to talk about what’s happening in our communities, across the state, and around the country. Whether you’re a new parent, a healthcare provider, someone still forming your opinion, or simply looking to better understand what’s at stake, this event is for you. What to Expect: 👉 Stories and insights from people on the front lines of reproductive care 👉 Space for thoughtful, respectful dialogue across viewpoints, Information on upcoming legislation and how it impacts your family and community 👉 Clear, meaningful ways to take action Why Now? Reproductive and maternal health are under threat in Indiana—and decisions are being made that affect us all. Compared to other states, Hoosiers, especially women and pregnant people, face greater barriers to reproductive care. Whether you’re seeking birth control, support during pregnancy, or access to all available options, we all face challenges. Together, we can push for policies to strengthen maternal health systems in Indiana and ensure that all Hoosiers can make decisions rooted in freedom, dignity, and care. This event is hosted by the Indiana Reproductive Health and Access Coalition in partnership with All-Options and Planned Parenthood.
May 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Statue of Liberty and drinks

Liberty & Libations - Happy Hour - Lafayette

Join the ACLU of Indiana's Business Network for a community-minded happy hour — it's a chance to connect with like-minded neighbors, civil liberties advocates, and our community partners doing great work locally. This is a casual, after-hours gathering with good drinks and good people. Space is limited. 21+ event. Your RSVP will assist our planning and allow us to communicate changes.
May 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | Virtual
banned book club

Banned Book Club 2026: Dignity & Freedom to Read - May

Join the ACLU of Indiana, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, and Indy Reads for the first discussion in our 2026 Banned Book Club, themed Dignity & Freedom to Read. We’ll kick off the series with The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, a powerful graphic novel that explores identity, family, and the importance of being able to see ourselves reflected in stories. As efforts to censor books and restrict discussions of race, gender, and lived experience continue to grow, this book club creates space to read, reflect, and celebrate the freedom to access diverse voices and ideas.
May 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Valparaiso LGBTQ+ Summit

Valparaiso LGBTQ+ Summit

We are in the fight of a lifetime to defend our rights, our freedoms, and our democracy and this is a moment that calls for courage, connection, and action. Organizations and individual activists are invited to join the ACLU of Indiana’s Valparaiso LGBTQ+ Popular Education Summit on April 18th, from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM CST at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. This free, high-impact, one-day training experience is designed to give you the tools to organize, mobilize, and lead in this critical moment. Together, we’ll learn in community: strengthening our collective ability to cooperate across organizations, build solidarity for LGBTQ+ rights, and engage effectively in local and statewide campaigns that protect the civil rights of all Hoosiers. This summit is for those ready to turn urgency into strategy and outrage into action. Our communities need bold leadership and we need you in the room. Space is limited. We ask that you commit to the full day and bring someone with you. Organizing is relational, and lasting power is built together. Now is the moment to stand up, link arms, and lead. Join us and be part of building durable power for LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties across Indiana.
Apr 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM (CT)
Event | Virtual
Advocacy Training: Authentic Storytelling + Op-eds I

Advocacy Training: Authentic Storytelling + Op-eds II

Join the ACLU of Indiana for the second of a series of in-depth trainings on advocacy tactics. Learn the importance of story telling in building support in your advocacy efforts and how op-eds can build support in your community and with decision-makers. This month's theme is "Authentic Storytelling + Op-eds" This training is designed for our business leader collective but is open to all interested advocates. This series runs bi-monthly, complementing our volunteer-centered Organizer Series. These trainings are virtual and occur every other month. Each training will cover a different topic and will teach distinct advocacy skills. The topics to be covered are: June: Convening + Relational Organizing August: Communication Tactics: Phone Calls, Letter Writing, Postcard Parties and Petitions October: Get Out the Vote
Apr 08, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
Advocacy Training

Advocacy Training: Authentic Storytelling + Op-eds I

Join the ACLU of Indiana for the second of a series of in-depth trainings on advocacy tactics. Learn the importance of story telling in building support in your advocacy efforts and how op-eds can build support in your community and with decision-makers. This month's theme is "Authentic Storytelling + Op-eds" This training is designed for our business leader collective but is open to all interested advocates. This series runs bi-monthly, complementing our volunteer-centered Organizer Series. These trainings are virtual and occur every other month. Each training will cover a different topic and will teach distinct advocacy skills. The topics to be covered are: June: Convening + Relational Organizing August: Communication Tactics: Phone Calls, Letter Writing, Postcard Parties and Petitions October: Get Out the Vote
Apr 08, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person & Virtual
Legal Observer Training

Legal Observer Training (Hybrid)

Know your rights. Protect others. Join the ACLU of Indiana and the National Lawyers Guild for a Legal Observer Training designed to equip you with the tools to defend civil liberties on the ground.
Mar 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
MTAG

Unrivaled Watch Party: More Than A Game

Join us for a More Than a Game watch party in partnership with Sports Bra Indy for the Unrivaled semifinals. We’ll watch the games, be in community, and show up for trans kids in sports. Free tickets are limited. Reserve yours today.
Mar 02, 2026 | 7:30 PM