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!
- No events scheduled for 08/19/2024.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance Braver Conversations
Acme Fresh Market (Community Room) Kent Road 4445, StowSkills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg Southeast Lane Avenue 823, RoseburgAlliance/Members Meeting – The Compassionate Listening Project workshop for BASWVA
TBA - Eugene, OR Lorane Highway, Lorane Hwy SW of EugeneAlliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance Meeting – Living Room conversation: “American Creed”
Sandston Branch Library East Williamsburg Road 23, SandstonLocal Community Debate – Debate on the Border
Rincon Valley Library Montecito Boulevard 6959, Santa RosaWeek of Events
FFX-VA Alliance Mtg: Convention Highlights & Immigration Discussion, Part 1
FFX-VA Alliance Mtg: Convention Highlights & Immigration Discussion, Part 1
Convention Recap & Immigration Discussion, Part 1 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
SWPA Meet & Greet – In Person
SWPA Meet & Greet – In Person
Local Focus: Southwestern Pennsylvania Join us for an in-person meet and greet at Dad's Pub & Grub in Monroeville. Please plan on purchasing dinner and/or beverages at the restaurant. We will get to know one another and learn about a Braver Angels Event called "Walk A Mile In MY News".
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Lunch Chats
Lunch Chats
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance Braver Conversations
Alliance/Members Meeting – Northeast Ohio Alliance Braver Conversations
* Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Alliance Braver Angels Conversations
Monthly Social
Monthly Social
Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Book Discussion – SC IN Alliance Book Club – 1984 by George Orwell
Book Discussion – SC IN Alliance Book Club – 1984 by George Orwell
Restricted Attendance: We must have a "quorum" of 3 people who actually read the book to hold the meeting but participants can attend even if they did not read the book. Register and mark your calendars to join the first meeting of the South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance Book Club on August 21, 2024 at […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
BA Organizer Training – Online
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Film Discussion – National Film Club discussion of “Undivide Us”
Film Discussion – National Film Club discussion of “Undivide Us”
Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – The Compassionate Listening Project workshop for BASWVA
Alliance/Members Meeting – The Compassionate Listening Project workshop for BASWVA
* Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley Camille, managing director of The Compassionate Listening Project, will offer a workshop to help us build our open and accepting BA culture.
“Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift” – Learn How to Craft Your Elevator Speech
“Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift” – Learn How to Craft Your Elevator Speech
As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Politics & Media
Alliance/Members Meeting – Politics & Media
Vince Boileau, a Michigan-based strategic communications and PR practitioner, will provide a Zoom presentation about the impact of media on polarization. Topics will include: - Perception gap studies and the impact of media on what we think others believe vs. what they actually believe. - What questions you can ask to identify media bias from ALL […]
BAU Lunch Chats
BAU Lunch Chats
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Braver Politics Office Hours
Braver Politics Office Hours
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance Meeting – Living Room conversation: “American Creed”
Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance Meeting – Living Room conversation: “American Creed”
CEVA is hosting a "Living Room" conversation on the topic of: "American Creed: What core values do you think Americans fundamentally agree on?" Living Room conversations consist of groups of 4 - 5 responding to 3 prompts. Each member of the group has a timed opportunity to share their thoughts, ending with larger group sharing […]
Local Community Debate – Debate on the Border
Local Community Debate – Debate on the Border
Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event: Debate on the Border You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a […]
LA Alliance Social Gathering – Venice
LA Alliance Social Gathering – Venice
* Restricted Attendance: By email invitation or contact Michael Siegel at msiegel@braverangels.org * Local Focus: Los Angeles County, CA "Rubbing Elbows”: Braver Angels Get-Together House Party
What is Threatening our Democracy?
What is Threatening our Democracy?
Panel presentation followed by breakout room discussion and Q&A. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Crossing the Continental Divide
Crossing the Continental Divide
Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing […]