Applications are now open for the 2024 Braver Angels Convention. Learn More.

Apply now for the 2024 Braver Angels Convention.

Events calendar

Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events.  Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

BA Song Contest Finale Zoom Celebration!

Host Organization: BA National - Music
State/Region: - National

The Contest Finale where we celebrate a week of bridge-building, go over highlights of the week, take a look at what lies ahead for the BA Music community, and...oh yeah, […]

APF: Political Economies and Social Visions Emerging on the Left

The Hamilton 600 14th Street NW, Washington

A special America’s Public Forum event, presented by the Braver Angels D.C. Project. 6-9pm, June 6th, at The Hamilton Restaurant's Loft.   The Braver Angels DC Project invites you to its […]

Free

Members Meeting – Quadra-weekly meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
State/Region: GA

Local Focus: Georgia The next quadra-weekly members' meeting for members of Braver Angels - Georgia and interested persons.

D.C. Alliance June Happy Hour

Cubano's Bethesda 4907 Cordell Ave, Bethesda

Join Braver Angels for our monthly D.C. happy hour at Cubano's Bethesda at 4907 Cordell Ave. The closest metro station is Bethesda.

Free

Being Blue in a Red Environment — IN PERSON

State/Region: ID
Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 1520 N 12th St, Boise

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political […]

Managing Difficult Conversations

Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IA

A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended online. Elected […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
State/Region: NM
UNM Continuing Education Conference Center 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque

Local Focus: New Mexico Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC Alliances
State/Region: VA
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Eden United Church of Christ
State/Region: IL
Eden United Church of Christ 5051 W. Gunnison, Chicago

Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois Lunch, Conversation with Neighbors, and Skills for Bridging The Divide Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a […]

D.C. Alliance Debate: Asymmetric Polarization

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library 901 G St. NW, Washington

Braver Angels Debate, open to BA members and the general public! Held at the MLK Library in D.C., Monday June 12th, 6-8pm.

Free

Local Community Debate – Braver Angels Debate: Academic Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)
State/Region: MN

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About […]

Members Meeting – Guns: Rights & Regulations

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Ridgedale Public Library - Room 275 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Bring your authentic self to discuss one of the most debated topics in our political and cultural discourse. Listen to others you may disagree with, learn and acknowledge their perspective, […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Fermental Beer & Wine 600 S. 17th St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Join us for a beer! Are you tired of the political divide? Braver Angels brings people together from across the political spectrum to find out there […]

Members Meeting – “Guns–Who Needs to Do What?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN

Guns: What needs to be done—by whom? An informed discussion of diverse viewpoints. Prepare ahead by researching an event that typifies the “real” problem, as you see it.

Recurring

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working […]

Recurring

Members Meeting – NW Willamette Valley Alliance June meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Hillsboro Brookwood Library Multipurpose Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

Local Focus: Washington and Yamhill Counties, Oregon Monthly member meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
YMCA Nir Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and the surrounding area Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and […]

wokeness: Progress or Overreach?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA

Is being “woke” a good or a bad thing? This is currently a topic of significant debate in America, and the term has very different connotations and meanings depending on […]

The Braver Angels Experience: Bringing together the Political Left and Right

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Mannorhouse Church Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene, Springfield and all of Lane County The Braver Angels Experience! Bringing Together the Political Left and Right. Join Braver Angels Lane County for an engaging and thought-provoking […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways […]

Tell me about yourself: Story Exchange with Narrative 4 – In Person

Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: MN
Highland Park Library 1974 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul

Often we don't truly understand someone until we learn more about them. It's only when we hear about their childhood or another life-changing experience that we can move past the […]

What did you learn from “Assisted Dying”, a Braver Angels Debate

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Hanover Rice Village Houston

Join the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance to discuss a difficult issue: Assisted Dying. Together we will watch key moments (pro and con) from a recent BA national debate, and […]

Members Meeting – Asylum: Challenges and Benefits

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME

What are the challenges and benefits of asylum? Are those seeking to stay in America a burden or opportunity? Speak with some of the key figures on this issue including […]

Social Media Reform and Regulation to Reduce Polarization [Online and in-person]

Host Organization: Braver Angels DC Alliance
State/Region: DC
Online and MLK Memorial Library - Central Library in Washington, DC 901 G St. NW, Washington

Join us for the next Solutions Exchange event, Social Media Reform and Regulation to Reduce Polarization, hosted by the Braver Angels DC Alliance. Panelists Jonathon Hauenschild of the Foundation for American Innovation and Jamie Neikrie of the Council […]

Braver Angels Support